Lu Tingchen's words, "We'll hold a wedding," were like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing a huge stir throughout the Lu family and even the upper echelon of Jiangcheng.
The day after the announcement, a top-notch wedding planning team moved into the hotel suites under the Lu's Group with countless plans and samples, and their efficiency was astonishingly high. Lu Meilin was placed in the position of the "chief organizer" and had to come to ask for instructions and report every day with a forced smile. Her complexion was getting worse day by day, but she still had to force a smile.
Su Wanwan was completely plunged into a sweet dizziness and a subtle sense of loss.
She was like the most exquisite doll, surrounded and served by countless people. Tailoring to fit, choosing jewelry, smelling perfume, and confirming floral arrangements... Every detail was decided by a dedicated person for her. It seems that Lu Tingchen has made up his mind to engrave the word "value" in every detail. Everything must be the best, the most expensive, and must meet her preferences.
However, behind this extreme affection, there is always a sense of unreality. Is all of this real? Or was it merely the "biggest show" he mentioned?
That afternoon, surrounded by the designer and her assistant, she tried on the main wedding dress that had just been air-freighted and hand-stitched by an Italian master.
The wedding dress was extremely luxurious. The huge hem was studded with tiny diamonds and pearls, which shone with a dreamlike luster under the light. The strapless design perfectly outlined her slender waist and elegant shoulder and neck lines.
"Mrs. Lu, you are so beautiful!" " The designer sincerely praised, "This wedding dress is simply tailor-made for you!"
The assistants around also agreed one after another. The person in the mirror was truly breathtakingly beautiful, even Su Wanwan herself was a little stunned.
Just then, the door of the suite was pushed open and Lu Tingchen walked in. He seemed to have just stepped out of an important meeting, still carrying a hint of coldness.
Everyone fell silent and greeted each other respectfully.
Lu Tingchen's gaze passed over everyone else and fell straight on Su Wanwan in front of the mirror. His steps almost imperceptibly paused for a moment. A clear trace of amazement flashed across his deep eyes, which then transformed into an even more complex and profound light.
He waved his hand, indicating to the others to go out first.
Suddenly, only the two of them were left in the room.
He approached step by step and stopped behind her. In the mirror, his tall and straight figure and her slender figure were reflected, one black and one white, with a strong contrast, yet strangely harmonious.
"Very nice." " He spoke, his voice a little lower and hoarse than usual.
Su Wanwan's cheeks were slightly warm. She lowered her head and unconsciously twisted the layers of gauze with her fingers: "..." It's too grand."
"Grandeur is the best." " Lu Tingchen's hand gently rested on her bare shoulder, and the slightly cool temperature of his fingertips made her tremble slightly. His gaze pierced through the mirror, firmly locking onto her. "My wedding, Lu Tingchen's, my bride, deserves the most grand everything."
His words carried the same domineering air as ever, but strangely dispelled the unease in her heart. She raised her head and met his gaze from the mirror: "Grandpa..." Are you feeling better today?"
The situation has stabilized a bit, but I still haven't woken up. Lu Tingchen's eyes dimmed, and the hand on her shoulder tightened slightly. "So this wedding must be done as soon as possible." Doctor Li said, "The good news from the outside world might really be helpful for the condition."
This was more like a reason to convince himself that it must also be carried out.
Su Wanwan understood in her heart, and that subtle sense of loss resurfaced. Sure enough, it was mainly for Grandpa...
As if he had seen through her mind, Lu Tingchen suddenly bent down, his chin almost touching the top of her hair, and a warm breath brushed past her earlobes.
Of course, it is also to completely silence some people.
By the way... He paused for a moment, lowering his voice even more, with a hint of bewitching, "I'll keep you completely by my side so that someone won't always be thinking about you, or..." You always think about "running away" yourself.
The last word for "escape", he bit very lightly, but it tickled Su Wanwan's heart like a feather, causing her heart to skip a beat suddenly. He... Does he know her unease and the desire to escape all along?
Before she could react, Lu Tingchen had already straightened up and resumed his usual calm demeanor, as if the almost flirtatious words he had just said were not his. He reached out his hand and carefully tucked a strand of her hair from the side of her temples behind her ear, his movements natural and affectionate.
"Try the veil." " He commanded, his tone leaving no room for doubt.
Su Wanwan blushed and let him put the veil, which was inlaid with antique lace and pearls, on her head by hand. The long veil hung down, blurring the world before her eyes and also his deep eyebrows and eyes in the mirror.
At this moment, she felt as if even if this were a play, she would rather immerse herself in it.
However, this warm atmosphere did not last long. There was a slight knock on the door. Qin Hao's voice rang out: "Mr. Lu, Madam, the initial outdoor location plan for the wedding photos has been delivered. Please take a look." "
Lu Tingchen frowned slightly, seemingly dissatisfied with the disturbance, but still responded, "Come in." "
Qin Hao pushed the door open and entered, followed by two planning assistants holding tablet computers. However, Qin Hao's expression was not as simple as just coming to report the site selection. He quickly walked up to Lu Tingchen and lowered his voice, saying something urgently.
Lu Tingchen's expression instantly darkened, and the pressure around him dropped sharply.
Su Wanwan's heart also tightened: "What's wrong?" "
Lu Tingchen raised his hand and signaled his assistant to hand the tablet to Su Wanwan first to look at the location: "It's okay. You can first look at where you like." There's something urgent at the company. I'll go and deal with it.
His tone was as calm as possible, but Su Wanwan still keenly caught the cold and fierce air that flashed in his eyes.
He followed Qin Hao out quickly, not even having a chance to take a second look at her.
Su Wanwan watched their hurried departing figures, and a strong sense of unease welled up in her heart once again. It's definitely not an ordinary company emergency!
She forced herself to focus her attention back on the beautiful outdoor locations on the tablet, but couldn't take in a single word.
After about ten minutes or so, Lu Tingchen still hadn't come back. A planning assistant's mobile phone suddenly rang. She glanced at it, her expression changing slightly, and subconsciously glanced at Su Wanwan.
Su Wanwan immediately sensed something was amiss: "What's wrong?" "
The assistant hurriedly put away the phone and stammered, "No..." It's nothing, Miss Su. It's just some insignificant push notifications...
"Show me." " Su Wanwan put down her tablet, her tone firm, with a hint of authority that even she herself had not noticed, belonging to "Mrs. Lu".
The assistant was intimidated by her imposing manner and hesitantly handed over the mobile phone.
On the screen, there is a screenshot of an anonymous gossip group chat. Several glaring pieces of news came into view:
"Wow! The wedding photos of Mr. Lu's bride-to-be are out! Amazing!" "
"Really? So soon?" "
It's absolutely true! It leaked from inside! I heard that the main wedding dress alone is worth a house! Mr. Lu really spared no expense!
"TSK TSK, Chongxi is really willing to spend money. I wonder how many more days this impostor can enjoy the glory after the old man..." "
SHH! Keep your voice down! Stop talking!
There was also a blurry photo attached to the back, which was obviously taken secretly - it was exactly her back in the main wedding dress just now!
Su Wanwan's blood instantly turned half cold!
She had only been trying it on for less than an hour, but the photo had already leaked out and was spreading in this anonymous gossip group! The words even directly pointed out that she was a "fake" and "trying to bring good luck"!
This is by no means an accident! It was someone who deliberately secretly took pictures and deliberately spread them! The aim was to disgust her, disrupt the wedding preparations, and even plant a nail in the public opinion!
Is it Lu Meilin? Still Zhao Jing? Or is it someone else who doesn't like her?
A great sense of humiliation and anger welled up in her heart, making her shiver all over. Under her glamorous appearance as "Mrs. Lu", there have always been countless pairs of prying and malicious eyes.
Just then, Lu Tingchen returned. His expression was even more gloomy than before. It was obvious that he had dealt with the matter and knew about the leak of the photos.
He walked up to Su Wanwan, looking at her pale complexion and her hand trembling slightly as she held the mobile phone tightly. A trace of heartache and even deeper anger flashed in his eyes.
He directly took the phone from his assistant, glanced at the screen, then sneered and threw the phone back to the assistant: "Found it." It was a temporary assistant present today who accepted the money from someone else.
He looked at Su Wanwan, his tone resolute and reassuring: "The person has been controlled, and the one behind the scenes can't escape either." All groups that saw the message have been forcibly disbanded, and the lawyer's letters of the relevant personnel will be delivered before dark.
His handling is always so prompt and resolute.
But Su Wanwan didn't care about this. She raised her head, her eyes slightly red, and looked at him: "They said..." I'm a fake... Saying this wedding is just for good luck..."
Lu Tingchen gazed at her and suddenly reached out his hand. Instead of touching her face, he gently held her hand wearing the engagement ring and tightly wrapped it in his palm.
"Listen, Su Wanwan." His gaze was as deep as the sea, and his tone was more serious than ever before. "The wedding dress is real, the wedding ceremony is real, and I'm standing here is real."
He raised their clasped hands, and the diamond shone with brilliant light under the light.
This, too, is true.
"As for the rest..." A cold and arrogant arc curved the corner of his mouth. "Who cares?"
All you need to remember is that a few days later, in front of the whole city, it will be me who puts the ring on your finger.
That's enough.
His words were like the most steadfast rock, firmly supporting her shaky heart. Yes, as long as the person standing by his side is him, that's enough.
However, before Su Wanwan could fully digest this sense of reassurance, Lu Tingchen's next words made her feel as if she had fallen into an ice cave
Besides, what Qin Hao just reported was not about the company. He looked at her, his eyes complex. "It's news from Macau..." Your sister Su Mingwei, she's missing.
The night before our people were about to take her to the island for "convalescence", the apartment where she was staying was deserted. The surveillance footage shows that she voluntarily went with a man.
The profile of that man... After comparison, it looks very much like Shen Zhe."
Su Mingwei is missing! Or with Shen Zhe? !
This news shocked and frightened Su Wanwan even more than ten stolen photos! What does the elder sister want to do again? Why did Shen Zhe get involved in it? What on earth do they want to do?
A huge unknown shadow, like dark clouds, once again hung heavily over the grand wedding that was about to take place.