When he spoke the last sentence, it seemed like he aged a lot in an instant. Ji Niandong’s heart trembled, seeing her father , she couldn’t bear it. She bit her lip with red eyes, "You did everything for my sake, there’s nothing to be sorry about!"
Only then did Ji Guoqiang look up at her. Ji Niandong took a deep breath and smiled, "There’s no need to mention these things anymore. It’s been so long, let bygones be bygones! Today is your big day, Dad, let’s all be happy! If anything comes up in the future, you have to tell me. I’m not a kid anymore and I don’t want you to worry alone!"
Hearing her say this, Ji Guoqiang finally breathed a sigh of relief. But the look in his eyes was still full of affection as he nodded, "Yes, you’ve grown up! Now, everything is finally good!"
Having finished discussing what needed to be said, the father and daughter found themselves awkwardly silent with nothing else to say. Ji Niandong took the opportunity to rise and go find Lu Sinian, allowing Ji Guoqiang to finally relax fully.
Not long after, Lu Qingyuan arrived with Zhang Huiqin, and An Lin also brought her daughter over. All the guests gathered one by one, waiting for the wedding feast to begin.
Ji Guoqiang led He Meijuan over to exchange a few pleasantries, and Lu Qingyuan asked, "Why haven’t we seen Beichen?"
Everyone looked over at once, and Ji Niandong replied, "This morning, he mentioned that there’s some business at the company that needs his attention, so he’ll come over later!"
Regarding business matters, Li Yi was the most knowledgeable. Lu Qingyuan looked over at him and Li Yi respectfully replied, "There’s a slight issue with the collaboration with the Ning Family; they insisted on the boss handling it personally!"
Lu Qingyuan deliberated for a moment, "He ought to handle it himself, after all, he was being too impulsive back then!"
Seemingly talking to himself, nobody knew what he was referring to and dared not ask more. Only An Lin gently added, "Things from the past are indeed past, otherwise there wouldn’t have been this collaboration! Uncle Lu, don’t worry, when I attended the banquet, everybody was amiable!"
Lu Qingyuan nodded slightly but his brows remained furrowed. Having weathered storms in the business world, surface amicability meant little. He just hoped the Ning Family could be more understanding, as his son’s patience was reserved only for those who mattered to him!
It was quite late and still there was no sight of Lu Beichen. Even Lu Sinian, who had been amusing An’an all along, couldn’t help but say, "Dad still hasn’t come, keeping everyone waiting!"
"Indeed!" Lu Qingyuan remarked, "Let’s just start the wedding feast; he has set things up well anyway, so we don’t miss the auspicious moment. Today, he’s not a key figure!"
He Meijuan appeared conflicted for a moment, and Ji Guoqiang hurriedly said, "We had initially intended to proceed . Who knew Lu..." He gave a light cough; calling such a character by name directly was a bit unpleasant, "Who knew Beichen would earnestly prepare for us. We’re quite embarrassed considering our age! I once gave him a hard time when he unexpectedly became my son-in-law. Today, he is an important figure, let’s wait a bit longer!"
After all, marrying into such a prominent family was indeed climbing high, Ji Guoqiang politely finished speaking and turned to urge Ji Niandong, "Tongtong, could you make a phone call to check?"
"Okay, okay!" Ji Niandong quickly ran off, picked up her phone, and started dialing.
Lu Beichen had just parked his car at the Ning Family’s door when his phone vibrated. Seeing it was the little woman’s number, he immediately connected the call and asked, "Is everyone there?"
"Is the company matter resolved?" Ji Niandong glanced back, "Everyone is waiting for you!"
Lu Beichen furrowed his brow slightly, only saying softly, "It should be almost done..."
"Is it Tongtong’s call?" Gu Xiyao on the passenger seat asked softly, "Did I delay anything important for you all today?"