For a moment, Lin Fan went through the scents of all the women he had ever known in his mind.
However, the "bride" was wearing a special kind of rouge that mixed with her natural fragrance, becoming even more alluring. Although Lin Fan found it familiar, he couldn't quite place it!
As the saying goes, a beauty is known by her scent alone. The mere fragrance from the "bride" made Lin Fan's heart fill with anticipation!
"I want to see what this girl looks like!"
As he was thinking this, Lin Fan reached out to lift the bridal veil on the "bride's" head!
However, just as Lin Fan's fingers touched the veil, Yu, upon seeing this, quickly reached out and slapped Lin Fan's hand down, saying, "Sir, you must wait until the ceremony is over to lift the bride's veil!"
"But she's already going to be my wife, why can't I take a look!" Lin Fan protested.
"Sir, that's the rule, but if you lift the veil before the ceremony, it's considered bad luck!" Yu explained.
Lin Fan rolled his eyes helplessly, wondering where all these absurd customs came from, but he stopped insisting. Suddenly, he tilted his head, trying to sneak a peek at his wife through the veil. Unfortunately, the veil was sticking to the "bride's" cheek, so he could only see the alluring chin!
Several maidservants saw Lin Fan's eager behavior and covered their mouths, giggling.
At this moment, even though Gu Qingcheng couldn't see what was happening, she got the general idea from the conversation and immediately cursed inwardly: Just like a lecher, wait and see how I deal with you later!
Dong~
At this moment, the sound of bells drifted again from afar, clearly reaching their ears!
The girl next to Lin Fan hurriedly said, "Sir, it's time now, don't miss the auspicious moment, otherwise, it'll be unlucky."
"Alright! I got it!" Lin Fan said lazily. Being a staunch atheist, he didn't believe in such superstitions at all.
Then, Yu took out a red string, placing one end in Gu Qingcheng's hand and the other end in front of Lin Fan.
"What's this for?" Lin Fan asked curiously.
"Sir, don't you even know this wedding custom?" Yu asked, wide-eyed in surprise.
Lin Fan opened his mouth to retort but realized he really wasn't familiar with the ancient wedding customs of Huaxia.
He had been living overseas for years, and besides, people within the country were increasingly fond of Western styles; most of the weddings abroad were Western-style, all about saying I-DO, I-DO-TOO, I love you, and such.
Especially those hosts who, when they've nothing to do, have to bring up some sad topic, making the bride and her parents-in-law cry, creating a somber atmosphere, as if they are filming a drama, and the ancient Huaxia wedding customs had been all but forgotten!
Seeing Lin Fan at a loss, Yu giggled and explained, "Sir, the red string symbolizes a lifetime of love and companionship."
"Forget about what it means, let's go, it's time for the ceremony!"
Saying this, Lin Fan turned and prepared to go, leading the red string.
"Sir, take it easy, don't tug the red string, that would be bad luck!" Yu quickly called out from behind.
Lin Fan rolled his eyes helplessly, thoroughly beaten by these customs, and could only take small steps, leading the way. Meanwhile, he discussed wedding customs with Yu, so as to not embarrass himself by not knowing anything later. Yu, obliging, explained all the customs to him in detail!
Not long after, Lin Fan and Gu Qingcheng, accompanied by a row of maidservants, arrived outside the main hall. Yu asked them to wait for a moment before loudly announcing, "The bride and groom have arrived!"
Rumble~
Soon, several disciples from Celestial Tower hurriedly rushed out from the hall, lighting the already prepared firecrackers. On one side of the courtyard were rows of fireworks, and upon lighting them, the entire Celestial Tower became lively, with the "pitter-patter" of firecrackers being the only dominant sound!
The sound of suona was played, the beat of drums and gongs were sounded, and music began to play; the hall was brightly decorated, filled with a festive atmosphere!
The hall was lined with chairs on both sides, filled with important personnel from Celestial Tower. In the center was a table with all kinds of fruits and tea on it, red candles already lit, and the incense burner was emitting curling smoke!
On either side of the table, Master Qin Yin sat solemnly on the left, and Gu Tianfeng sat on the right!
Compared to the calm Master Qin Yin, Gu Tianfeng had a somewhat helpless expression, not expecting that this kid, having just arrived at Celestial Tower, hit his disciple and the Grand Elder. Barely a day had passed, and he had become his son-in-law. Gu Tianfeng was struggling to wrap his head around it.
Although Lin Fan had taken three of Gu Tianfeng's palms, making Gu Tianfeng look at him in a new light, it was still difficult for him to accept this reality!
"Let them come in!" Master Qin Yin spoke up.
Gu Tianfeng dared not disobey his mother's words and immediately stood up, shouting, "With incense swirling and lights ablaze, we invite the bride and groom to enter the hall!"
"Sir, Miss, please!"
Outside, Yu and several maidservants heard Gu Tianfeng's words and hurriedly gave salutes.
Lin Fan remained indifferent, holding the red string as he walked into the main hall, capturing everyone's attention!
Some were envious, some smiled, and others were none too pleased, including the Grand Elder and the three top disciples of Celestial Tower. Initially thinking of finding a chance to retaliate after being disciplined by Lin Fan, but now it seemed, with him becoming the son-in-law of Celestial Tower, they had no choice but to swallow their pride, feeling quite resentful!
"The newlyweds step into the hall, a rainbow spanning the way; a fair couple meets within, and the whole hall radiates glory. A purple cloud rises in the east, a colorful cloud comes from the west; the two clouds meet, inviting the newlyweds to enter! The first test, step over the fire basin!"
Gu Tianfeng shouted loudly!
Immediately, two disciples carried over a smoking fire basin with faint flames inside and placed it in front of Lin Fan!
Lin Fan cursed inwardly about what nonsense this was, but knowing from Yu about the wedding customs, he carefully led the red string and stepped over it!
"Heaven-made match, earth-set union, joyful tie, endless happiness! Bow to heaven and earth!"
Gu Tianfeng loudly proclaimed again, "First bow to the heavens!"
Lin Fan and Gu Qingcheng, unseen to each other under the bridal veil, muddle-headedly bowed once!
"Second bow to the earth!"
"Third bow to the parents!"
Lin Fan and Gu Qingcheng then performed two more bows, followed by kneeling together, and with cries of "one kowtow, second kowtow, third kowtow", they kowtowed to Gu Tianfeng and Master Qin Yin!
"Spouse bows!"
At this moment, Gu Tianfeng called out loudly once more!