Chapter 602 Wedding Ceremony Concludes
Tuoba Jiang had never been treated like this before, but she managed to endure.
"Can you make decisions for Bai Chenxi?"
"If I couldn't make decisions for you, why would you come to me?"
"Are you forcing me to have the child and then find Bai Chenxi?"
"You are free to do as you please regarding that. After all, you have the right to decide the life and death of the child."
"How can you be so cruel? If I abort it, it's a human life. If I give birth, it will be a child with an illegitimate status."
Ye Shengsong smoothed her slightly creased skirt. It was their irresponsibility that was cruel, wasn't it?
"Bai Chenxi is known for being a playboy, but there's something you might not know. He is very cautious in his dealings and never leaves loose ends. He has been with countless women over the years, but none have dared to threaten him with pregnancy. This is because everyone knows that an illegitimate child can never enter the Bai family.
I understand you are not from this country and are unaware of the Bai family's rules. So, you know best whose child you are carrying, and whether you are even carrying a child at all.
Show our guest out. Please ensure our foreign friend leaves Mingcheng safely and quietly!"
Tuoba Jiang instinctively touched her belly with her hands. With her pride intact, she turned and left.
"Madam, how should we handle this person?"
"Bai Chenxi can handle his own affairs. I'm not his nanny."
Ye Shengsong's mood remained unaffected. Someone else would deal with the matter.
Zi Yisheng followed his wife out as soon as she emerged from the house, but he remained at the entrance, waiting, seeing the person at the crossroads.
"Are you alright?"
"I'm fine. You shouldn't get involved in these matters."
"Right. I only lent him some people."
Before Ye Shengsong could enter the courtyard, she heard the sound of firecrackers. A smile immediately spread across her face.
"My elder brother and sister-in-law are back."
Grandma Bai and the others also heard the commotion and quickly sat up straight. Ye Shengsong and a group of the younger generation stood at the doorway to welcome them.
Inside the car, Qu Huanhuan saw the large number of people. Although she knew them all, her hands and feet still broke out in a cold sweat from nervousness.
Ye Mu'en held his wife's hand tightly. Feeling her damp palm, he gently patted the back of her hand.
"Don't be nervous. It's all family for now. You'll be even more nervous when we go to the hotel later."
"Mmm-hmm, let me take a moment."
"I'll tell you a little secret."
"Oh? Tell me."
"Actually, I'm nervous too. And I'll be nervous with you."
Qu Huanhuan didn't see any trace of nervousness on Ye Mu'en. Before she could even take a deep breath, she was carried out of the car.
"The bride has arrived!"
"Let's jump over the fire pot!"
Ye Mu'en grinned and strode over the fire pot with his wife in his arms. He didn't forget to playfully wink at the bachelors standing nearby.
"Did you guys see that?"
"We saw it."
"What if we don't let him into the bridal chamber tonight?"
"Let's see who's following behind first. They seem outnumbered and outmatched."
A procession of over thirty people followed, each carrying something, their footsteps marching in unison.
Bai Chenxi was the first to back down; the people he had weren't as formidable as these.
Tang Zhao, with an injured face, also followed in. He was quite unlucky, not watching where he was punching.
"Tang Zhao, I want to discuss something with you."
The third son, Bai Chumo, had always been a fighter. Although he was in business, he sparred with his subordinates daily.
"Third Young Master, just give me your orders."
"Why would I need to give orders? Just tell me if you want to vent your frustrations. I don't believe you have no complaints about Brother Mu."
Tang Zhao glanced at the back of "Brother Ye's" head. Without a moment's hesitation, he shook his head vigorously.
"Absolutely no complaints. Third Young Master, you don't know how good and caring Brother Ye is to his subordinates. I am his most loyal..."
Bai Chumo pushed him away in disdain. Cowards, all of them too cowardly.
Freed, Tang Zhao quickly hurried to catch up with "Brother Ye." Today, he was the head of logistics and couldn't slack off for a moment.
Grandma Bai and Grandpa Bai watched the approaching newlyweds with joy. Their grandson was finally married, and their household finally had one less old bachelor.
Ye's father and Ye's mother sat next to the elders. Today, they were also the center of attention.
"Look how handsome our son is, and Huanhuan is so beautiful. A perfect match."
"It's mainly because of you. Our daughter and son are both good-looking. And the daughter-in-law is also a good girl."
Ye's father never admitted the good looks of anyone outside their immediate family, including the Bai family.
"Our daughter-in-law will be part of our family from now on."
"Then, we'll reluctantly consider her pretty."
Ye's mother maintained her smile with a sense of helplessness. She was truly happy. Everything she hadn't had in her previous life, she had now obtained in this one, leaving no regrets.
Ye Mu'en gently placed his wife down and then helped her adjust her hem, demonstrating perfect attentiveness.
"It shows how well our daughter taught her elder brother."
"Exactly. Unlike you, you don't even know if I'm cold or hot."
"Not at all."
Today, they had also invited groomsmen and bridesmaids. After a long string of chants, the ceremony officially began.
"First bow to heaven and earth."
"Second bow to the honored parents."
Grandma Bai and the other three elders quickly produced their prepared red envelopes, and someone presented tea.
"Grandpa and Grandma, please have some tea. Mom and Dad, please have some tea."
"Good, obedient."
Qu Huanhuan took the red envelope and handed it to Ye Shengsong beside her. Her sister-in-law had stayed by her side since she entered, which made her feel very secure.
"Husband and wife bow to each other."
"Ceremony complete!"
Flowers and confetti rained down simultaneously. Ye Mu'en was truly happy at this moment.
Little Mi'er and the others dutifully stayed in the bridal chamber to accompany the bride.
"Auntie, are you going to have a baby?"
"Uh..."
Ye Shengsong rested her forehead in her hand. Her daughter was indeed "knowledgeable."
"Soon, very soon. When Auntie has a little sister for you, will you take care of her?"
"I don't want a little sister. Grandma said I am the only unique girl in the family."
Ye Shengsong no longer knew what to say. Everyone in the family was truly remarkable.
Qu Huanhuan burst into laughter, hugging Little Mi'er tightly.
"Auntie will definitely not have a little sister. We'll let our Little Mi'er be the only unique one."
"Okay. Then can I give you the carefully prepared gift now?"
"Oh, if Auntie hadn't said that, there would be no gift."
"Of course. But now, Auntie has passed the test."
Qu Huanhuan and Ye Shengsong exchanged a knowing smile. Even the most cunning individuals couldn't be more astute than them.
Little Mi'er took a small red cloth bag from the tiny bag she carried and handed it to her aunt with both hands.
"Auntie, please take a look. I spent a long time choosing!"
Qu Huanhuan happily accepted it and opened it, her eyes widening.
"This..."
Ye Shengsong leaned over to look and then smiled helplessly again. She gently patted her daughter's bottom.
"You are indeed quite discerning. You've given away the 'Fu Bracelet' that Grandma gave you when you were born. Do you know this is a unique bracelet, with your name on it?"
"Ah! I just thought it was pretty and wanted to give it to Auntie so she could have a baby quickly."
"But these cannot be given as gifts; they can only be treasured. They are proof of how much your family loves you."