Huo Yanlin had a displeased look on his face, and it was evident that he was reluctant.
However, the vows were spoken, and the rings were exchanged.
A message appeared on Song Tan’s phone.
It was sent by Su Ran.
Upon seeing her message, Song Tan smirked and ‘kindly’ sent her a photo of Huo Yanlin and Song Jiaojiao exchanging rings just moments ago.
There was no response from Su Ran.
Song Tan clicked her tongue in disapproval.
If she were Su Ran, she wouldn’t have sent a message at this moment.
Was Su Ran expecting Huo Yanlin to abandon the bride and run away with her? Even if they did elope, Huo Yanlin and Song Jiaojiao were legally married; whether they had a wedding ceremony or not didn’t matter.
Sending a message at this time was quite amusing on Su Ran’s part.
Of course, Song Tan was a good person. Since Su Ran spoke up, she would play the role of a good person and let Su Ran see it.
As for what Su Ran would think and whether the love story of the main leads could continue, Song Tan had no control over that. For now, her fate was completely separated from these two. What would happen next depended on themselves.
Of course, she also had to consider the man beside her.
Shen Yin felt that the tea in the glass had cooled down and handed it to her.
His fingers were long and well-defined, with three fingers pinching the glass, making it appear small.
Song Tan took the glass and took a sip.
The fragrance of the tea filled the air, and the temperature was just right.
Just like Shen Yin himself, he seemed to be the most suitable choice for her at the moment.
However, whether it would still be the case in the future was uncertain.
The wedding ended, and the guests started to enjoy the banquet. Soon, it was time for the bride and groom to toast.
Song Tan and Shen Yin sat at the table, but both received a message on their phones : [Huo Yanlin almost ran away.]
However, he was caught and brought back.
This was getting a bit… dramatic.
Huo Yanlin was a troublesome person. He chose to get married, but he looked like he was forced into it. Song Tan couldn’t help but look down on such a person.
However, she also received a piece of information : [Huo Yanlin almost ran away after receiving a message.] It seemed that someone, most likely Su Ran, had sent him a message, and that’s why he couldn’t resist the urge to run.
However, Old Master Huo knows Huo Yanlin too well. Old Master Huo had been waiting for this moment, and when Huo Yanlin tried to escape, people were already sent to catch him.
Song Tan pondered the scene for a moment.
Well… it’s still somewhat amusing.
Although the original work is not a silly story, these two are not much different from silliness.
On the other hand, Shen Yin by Song Tan’s side thought to himself: Useless.
The information was leaked by his orders.
Unexpectedly, Huo Yanlin was so useless that he couldn’t even manage to go see his beloved.
In the end, Huo Yanlin appeared with Song Jiaojiao. However, behind Huo Yanlin, there were two sturdy bodyguards, ostensibly protecting the two of them but actually keeping an eye on them.
Surprisingly, the smile on Song Jiaojiao’s face disappeared.
A couple of newlyweds, but looking like two hostages.
When they reached the table of Song Tan and Shen Yin, Song Jiaojiao’s gaze fell on Song Tan.
The last time Song Jiaojiao saw Song Tan, she was very sick, and Shen Yin came specifically to ask her how to take care of her.
In her memory, Song Tan’s complexion had always been poor, and after each illness, she would spend a long time unable to get out of bed.
But now, not only could she get out of bed, her complexion had also improved significantly.
Moreover, she seemed to be getting more and more beautiful.
A difficult-to-express emotion rose in Song Jiaojiao’s heart, like jealousy and envy.
“Happy wedding, wish you a hundred years of happiness,” Song Tan raised her glass and spoke gently.
Song Jiaojiao pursed her lips, about to lift her wine glass, when Huo Yanlin lifted his cup and drank it all in one go.
Others at the table : ?
How rude.
Huo Yanlin didn’t want to hear the phrase ‘wish you a hundred years of happiness.’
His gaze fell on Song Tan, feeling that every word she said had a deeper meaning.
Song Tan : “…”
—So what if there is?
Song Tan smiled slightly.
“Happy wedding, wish you a hundred years of happiness, and a long-lasting relationship.”
Although Huo Yanlin hadn’t toasted his cup yet, he had already drunk the wine.
However, Shen Yin still offered his blessings.
His words of blessing were the same as Song Tan’s, with an added ‘long-lasting relationship.’
Huo Yanlin : … How annoying.
Huo Yanlin gritted his teeth. “Thank you very much.”
After saying that, regardless of the other guests and the bride beside him, he directly left, sleeves swinging.
Others at the table exchanged glances, shook their heads.
They originally didn’t have a good impression of Huo Yanlin, and now, it’s even worse.
Huo Yanlin left in a hurry without calling Song Jiaojiao. Today, Song Jiaojiao wore thin high heels and a tight-fitting toasting dress, making it inconvenient to walk.
Just now, he ignored her and walked on his own. Now that he’s walking so fast, she can’t keep up at all.
The grievances of the whole day erupted at this moment.
“Cousin.” Song Jiaojiao’s voice was choked.
She started crying to Song Tan.
Song Tan: “…” Why is she crying to me?
It seems as if Song Tan did something wrong.
Fortunately, Song Jiaojiao’s parents sensed that something was wrong and came over from the main table to support her.
“Song Tan, what’s going on?”
Song Zhiwen and the others only saw Song Jiaojiao crying, but they didn’t know why she was crying.
Song Zhiwen subconsciously felt that it must be because of Song Tan that Song Jiaojiao was crying on such an important day.
So, he directly questioned Song Tan.
But now, it’s not like before.
Without Song Tan speaking, Shen Yin spoke first: “What happened, you should ask your daughter, not interrogate Song Tan here.”
Song Zhiwen was used to it.
“I am her uncle, what’s wrong with asking her a few questions?”
Song Zhiwen stood his ground.
But Shen Yin was even more resolute : “I am her husband. If someone bullies her, I will stand in front of her without hesitation.”
Shen Yin faced Song Zhiwen, and Song Zhiwen inexplicably felt a bit breathless, taking a step back.
At this moment, Song Jiaojiao, who was originally crying softly, suddenly burst into loud sobs.
She saw Shen Yin standing unhesitatingly in front of Song Tan, protecting Song Tan from any grievance in front of everyone.
And she, on the day of her wedding, had her face slapped by her husband in front of many guests.
From childhood to adulthood, she always had to have better things than Song Tan.
Whatever Song Tan had, she must have, and whatever she had, Song Yan couldn’t have.
But now, looking at Shen Yin beside Song Tan and thinking about the grievances she suffered today, she couldn’t bear it anymore and burst into loud sobs.
As a bride, she was already the center of attention.
Now, with Huo Yanlin running away, the bride crying loudly in front of her parents attracted the attention of all the guests.
Not long after, Huo Yanlin appeared with the two fierce bodyguards behind him, wearing a dark expression.
Now, even if he doesn’t admit it, he and Song Jiaojiao are a unit. Song Jiaojiao represents him.
She cried like this in front of so many people, and it’s also a disgrace for him.
Huo Yanlin had no choice but to come back.
Seeing Huo Yanlin’s attitude, Song Zhiwen and his wife were also somewhat annoyed.
Although their Song family is not as wealthy as the Huo family, this time, it was the Huo family that requested them to marry their daughter to him.
And now?
On the wedding day, he’s already showing disrespect…
What about after the marriage? Who knows how he will treat their daughter?
Previously, when they asked Song Jiaojiao, she always said that Huo Yanlin treated her well. Now, looking at this situation… she probably lied to them.
Now, the couple regrets letting Song Jiaojiao marry Huo Yanlin.
“If you don’t want to marry our Jiaojiao, you can say it directly. We are not the kind of people who would let others trample on our daughter.”
Song Zhiwen and his wife, who usually yield to others, show an unusual toughness today, all for the sake of Song Jiaojiao.
Under the ‘pressure’ of the parents-in-law, Huo Yanlin had to compromise.
Song Tan and Shen Yin have been silent on the side.
Song Tan’s expression has always been calm, but when she sees Song Zhiwen and An Yue ignoring their usual interests to stand up for Song Jiaojiao, she does feel a bit envious.
She knows that if she were the protagonist today, Song Zhiwen and An Yue wouldn’t stand up for her.
They might even stand on Huo Yanlin’s side because he represents interests.
Behind her, there is no one.
Perhaps Song Tan was too engrossed in her thoughts, she didn’t even notice that Shen Yin had been watching her for a long time.
It wasn’t until he reached out and held her slightly cold hand that she snapped out of her thoughts.
She looked at Shen Yin.
Shen Yin asked, “What’s wrong?”
Is he starting to feel sorry for her?
Being soft-hearted towards those who bully oneself is being cruel to oneself.
“A bit envious,” Song Tan didn’t know what Shen Yin was thinking, but when he asked at this moment, she sincerely spoke.
“Only when there’s someone behind you, can you act without any worries.”
Like her, with no one behind her, she doesn’t have the privilege to be willful.
Every step she takes is carefully planned by herself.
After making a move, there is no room for regret.
The existence of the system gave her the possibility to choose another path.
She chose Shen Yin.
Her hand gently squeezed his large hand.
Shen Yin listened to her words and felt her squeezing his hand.
He understood what she meant.
But he looked into Song Tan’s eyes and really wanted to ask her, “Are you sure?”
With Song Tan’s intelligence, and the ‘flaws’ he gradually revealed to her in the past few days, she should be able to see that some of his low-key behavior was just a disguise.
If she wanted to live quietly and peacefully, away from the Huo family, then he might not be able to satisfy her.
But still, would she choose him?
Shen Yin looked at Song Tan, and he squeezed her hand back.
“Now you have me.”
Whether it was naivety or having other thoughts, it didn’t matter.
In any case, she was already his.
Once it’s in his hands, he would never let her go.
Author’s note:
Shen Yin : Mine.
rokumi’s note : Sorry, I suddenly got so busy irl and couldn’t spare enough time to translate last week (and I didn’t have stocked chapters). To make it up, I’ll post double updates this week.
Heroic Translator, thank you for all your work that makes it possible for us readers to enjoy this story.
Thank you 😊