Shen Zhaozhao was carried into the wedding car, and under the watchful eyes of a crowd of relatives and friends, they headed for the hotel.
The wedding officially began, a spotlight targeted the entrance, accompanied by the wooden doors slowly opening.
A sea of red flooded the vision.
Throughout the hall, red silk was everywhere, festoons hung from the ceiling, and the big red character for happiness was placed prominently in the center of the celebration hall.
Under the direction of the master of ceremonies, Shen Zhaozhao slowly stepped onto the red carpet.
Adorned in a phoenix crown and wedding robe, she was dressed in a fiery red bridal gown, which under the spotlight, made her look dignified and radiant, stunning the crowd.
At the end of the red carpet, Sheng Chuyi, also dressed in a big red wedding robe, stood against the backdrop of bright red. His features appeared even more delicate, and his figure erect, as if he were standing above the clouds.
Shen Zhaozhao walked step by step toward the person at the end of the red carpet.
The host’s voice was rich and full of emotion as he said, "Today, as two families unite through marriage, forming bonds and enduring ties, matched in good fortune. Behold the peach blossoms bright, suitable for the home and family; foreseeing years of abundant joy, prosperity and passion. With a vow of growing old together, written on grand parchment, we celebrate this covenant of autumn leaves in marriage, immortalized in the marriage book. Here is the proof."
After the reading of the marriage certificate, Shen Zhaozhao finally reached Sheng Chuyi.
Sheng Chuyi reached out his hand towards her, and Shen Zhaozhao, with a smile, clasped it firmly, followed by paying respects to heaven and earth, kneeling before the parents, exchanging tokens of marriage...
A sequence of rituals later, they finally reached the moment where they could sit at the table.
Shen Zhaozhao breathed a sigh of relief and, jubilantly rolling up her sleeves, had just begun to stuff some food into her mouth when she heard a voice beside her saying, "Bride and groom, it’s time to toast the guests!"
Even across a table, one could feel her resentment.
Had it not been her wedding day, she might have cursed someone out.
However, Suxin saw the girl’s frustration and said with a smile, "Hungry, right? It’s okay, eat quickly, delaying the toasts for a bit won’t matter."
"Thanks, Mom!" Shen Zhaozhao then smiled, and hurriedly stuffed more food into her mouth.
Having just received a thick, big red envelope from the hands of Qin Suxin and her husband, Shen Zhaozhao’s call of "Mom" was especially loud and crisp.
Although still very hungry, Shen Zhaozhao knew she had to adhere to the day’s etiquettes so after a few bites, she put down her chopsticks and said, "I’ve eaten, let’s go!"
Today’s guests were numerous, and as Shen Zhaozhao moved from table to table, she ended up drinking a stomach full of water.
Indeed, just water, since she could not drink alcohol, water was used throughout the ceremony in its place.
After finally toasting all the guests and returning to the main table, Shen Zhaozhao touched her stomach, unable to eat another bite.
She could only sigh at the sight of the delicious dishes on the table.
Suxin laughed and said, "It’s okay if you can’t eat now, when you leave I’ll ask the hotel to repack all these dishes for you to take home, just heat them when you’re hungry."
"I knew you care for me the most. But there is no need to pack everything, just these few expensive dishes," Shen Zhaozhao said, pointing at the dishes on the table without any hint of reserve.
"Sure!" Suxin laughed and agreed.
Zhaozhao’s mother couldn’t stand it and scolded, "You girl, you’re married now, how can you still be so fond of eating?" Who else would think about packing food on their wedding day?
Shen Zhaozhao made a face at Zhaozhao’s mother and said, "I’m getting married, not becoming immortal. What made you think that after getting married I wouldn’t need to eat?"
Zhaozhao’s mother: !!!
This darn child, it’s a good thing she married into the Sheng Family. If it had been any other family, her mother would worry they’d send her back.