Wedding day.
Before dawn, the manor had already awakened. But unlike the quiet awakening of the past, today's hustle and bustle is accompanied by an orderly clamor before a grand festival. Flowers are carefully arranged in every corner. White gauze and silk adorn the colonnades. The air is filled with the sweet fragrance of flowers and a faint sense of tension.
Su Wanwan woke up very early. Or rather, she hardly slept all night. It is not out of fear, but a kind of sobriety mixed with anticipation, determination and high alertness.
She sat in front of the dressing table, looking at herself in the mirror. A professional makeup artist team is applying makeup to her, with gentle and skilled techniques. The pale complexion was concealed by a fine foundation, outlining a delicate and three-dimensional contour. The eye makeup was clear yet full of vitality, and the lips were tinted with a gentle rose-pink color.
Very beautiful. It is a dazzling brilliance that emerges after experiencing wind and rain and accumulating tenacity.
The wedding dress was carefully unfolded and put on layer by layer by someone else. When the last main veil studded with star-like crystals was put on, the entire room seemed to fall silent for a moment.
"Mrs. Lu, you are so beautiful." " The chief makeup artist couldn't help but softly praise.
Su Wanwan gave a slight smile, but her gaze passed the mirror and turned to the slightly ajar door. She could sense that beneath this seemingly warm and busy appearance, countless pairs of vigilant eyes were watching everything, and invisible radio waves interwove into a tight net in the air.
Lu Tingchen's plan has quietly begun.
On the other side, Lu Tingchen was already dressed neatly. He was dressed in a black haute couture gown, standing tall and straight, as handsome as a nobleman from the Middle Ages. However, the cold and stern air in his eyes and brows was out of place on this joyous occasion.
He stood in front of the main monitoring screen, listening to the final confirmation reports coming from various security points through the headset.
"Sniper Point No. 1 is in position."
"Entrance and exit control is complete." "
The guest security check channel is operating normally and no abnormalities have been found.
The bait team has been activated.
Everything is going as planned. His sharp eyes swept over every split-screen, not missing the slightest suspicious movement.
"Tingchen." " Su Mingwei's voice came from behind. As a member of the family, she had come early to keep Su Wanwan company. At this moment, her eyes were slightly red, with excitement and a hint of barely perceptible worry. "Are you all ready?" " What she asked was clearly not just about the wedding.
Lu Tingchen turned around, nodded at her, his eyes composed: "Don't worry." "
Su Mingwei took a deep breath and nodded vigorously, "OK." I'm going to visit Wanwan."
The wedding ceremony was scheduled to be held in the glass greenhouse at the center of the manor. Sunlight filtered through the huge glass dome, casting countless flowers in a dreamy and illusory glow. Guests entered one after another, dressed in fine clothes and hair, chatting and laughing merrily. The air was filled with the melodious sound of stringed instruments. Everything looked as perfect as a fairy tale.
But only a very few people know how many fatal dangers lie hidden beneath this peaceful scene.
Su Wanwan, accompanied by her father, stood in the shadow at the entrance of the flower house, waiting to enter. Today, Su's father, despite his illness, wore a brand-new suit and tried to straighten his back, but his complexion remained sallow. He looked at his daughter with a complicated gaze, his lips moving slightly, and finally, in a hoarse voice, he said, "Wanwan, today..." "Very beautiful." "
Su Wanwan looked at him, her heart no longer stirred. She just nodded faintly, "Thank you."
The wedding march began.
The huge glass door opened slowly.
All the guests' eyes converged, and they let out low exclamations.
Su Wanwan held her father's arm and walked step by step along the path covered with petals. Sunlight filtered through the dome, dancing on her pure white wedding dress and veil. She seemed to be enveloped in a layer of holy halo. She slightly raised her chin and calmly gazed at the man at the end of the corridor who was also looking at her.
Lu Tingchen stood in front of the oath-taking platform, watching her walk towards him. His gaze was profound, brimming with boundless love, pride, and an almost desperate determination to protect him. His bride was walking towards him, treading on possible landmines. And he would never let any of them hurt her in the slightest.
Every step felt like stepping on the tip of everyone's heart. The security personnel's nerves were stretched to the extreme. Their plainclothes eyes, hidden among the guests, scanned the surroundings like those of eagles. The earphones were silent, with only the sound of suppressed breathing.
Finally, Su's father, trembling, handed Su Wanwan's hand to Lu Tingchen. The gazes of the two men met for a moment, complex and indescribable, but eventually turned into a composed nod from Lu Tingchen. He will take over and he will protect.
The priest began to recite the solemn oath.
Mr. Lu Tingchen, would you like to marry Ms. Su Wanwan as your wife? Whether in prosperity or adversity, wealth or poverty, health or illness, happiness or sorrow, will you love her without reservation and be loyal to her forever?
Lu Tingchen gazed into Su Wanwan's eyes, his voice clear and resolute, penetrating the entire greenhouse: "I do." "
Ms. Su Wanwan, would you like to marry Mr. Lu Tingchen as your husband? Whether in prosperity or adversity, wealth or poverty, health or illness, joy or sorrow, will you love him without reservation and be loyal to him forever?
Su Wanwan's heart beat steadily. She looked at the man in front of her who was willing to turn the world upside down for her, her lips curved into the most beautiful arc, and her voice was clear: "I do." "
"Now, please exchange rings." "
The moment the best man handed over the ring box -
"Bang!"
A sudden loud noise suddenly came from the side and rear of the greenhouse! It's like the sound of a heavy object smashing glass!
"Ah --!" A sudden burst of terrified screams broke out among the guests!
The crowd was in an uproar!
Almost in the same millisecond!
"Protect Sir And madam!" Qin Hao's fierce shout resounded through all the security personnel's channels via the hidden headset!
Lu Tingchen's reaction was as fast as lightning! Instead of pulling Su Wanwan behind him, he suddenly held her completely in his arms, blocking the direction of the sound source with his back, and at the same time knelt on one knee, lowering his center of gravity! The movements are executed in one fluid motion, an instinctive reaction that has been refined through countless trials!
The bodyguards hidden in the crowd instantly moved, quickly forming a human wall to isolate and protect the oath-taking platform area, while precisely controlling several frightened guests who were running around to prevent a stampede. The infrared light spot of the sniper point silently scanned near the broken window.
Amid the chaos, Su Wanwan was tightly held in Lu Tingchen's arms. Her face was pressed against his strong chest, and she could hear his powerful and rapid heartbeat. However, her eyes were unusually calm, and she even quickly observed the surroundings through the gaps in his arms.
That wasn't gunshots; it was smoke bombs creating chaos! Feint east and strike west!
"Flanks!" "C Zone Passage!" " She suddenly lowered her voice and whispered something in Lu Tingchen's ear very quickly. She remembered that there was an extremely short blind spot in the surveillance of that area, which she had pointed out during the previous simulation!
Lu Tingchen's eyes turned stern. Without a moment's hesitation, he immediately repeated the command into the microphone: "Zone C!" "Assault Team!" "
No sooner had the order been given than short and intense sounds of fighting and muffled groans came from the direction of Area C, but soon it returned to calm.
A report came through the headset: "Zone C control, two targets captured, possessing non-lethal weapons, attempting to approach the direction of the lounge!" "
Lounge! That's where the baby is!
Su Wanwan's heart gave a sudden jolt! Lu Tingchen's arms tightened instantly, and the murderous intent in his eyes soared!
The real target of the other party is indeed the child! The previous riot was just to attract attention!
"Chenchen..." " Su Wanwan's voice took on a trill.
"Don't worry. The lounge is impregnable and no one can get in." " Lu Tingchen's voice was deep and absolute. He gently let go of her a little, lowered his head to check if she was okay, and his eyes still scanned the surroundings warily.
The brief chaos was quickly suppressed. Under the soothing of the bodyguards, the guests gradually quieted down, but still in shock, they looked at each other in bewilderment.
The priest was so frightened that his face turned pale, but he still held on.
Lu Tingchen held Su Wanwan in his arms and stood up straight again. He tidied up his slightly disheveled dress, his gaze sweeping over all the guests present. His voice was steady and powerful, carrying an unquestionable authority: "A little unexpected incident has been dealt with." I'm sorry to have surprised everyone."
He paused for a moment, his gaze returning to Su Wanwan in his arms, and his eyes instantly became extremely gentle yet resolute: "The ceremony continues." "
It seemed as if the thrilling moment just now was just an insignificant background sound.
The priest took a deep breath and tried to keep his composure: "Then, please exchange the rings between the bride and groom."
Lu Tingchen picked up the brilliant diamond ring and steadily and solemnly slipped it into Su Wanwan's ring finger.
Su Wanwan also picked up the men's ring and put it on him. Both of their hands were trembling slightly, but they were tightly clasped together.
Now, the groom can kiss your bride.
Lu Tingchen bent down, lifted his veil and kissed his bride deeply in front of everyone.
This kiss was free of any passion, but was filled with the relief of having survived a disaster, an unforgettable love, and a firm commitment after facing the storms together.
Thunderous applause! This time, it was filled with sincere blessings and touching moments.
After the kiss, Lu Tingchen pressed his hand against Su Wanwan's forehead and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear:
It's all right now. It's over."
Su Wanwan looked into his eyes that were so close, nodded vigorously, her eyes glistening with tears, but they were tears of happiness and peace of mind.
The wedding bell finally rang, reverberating melodiously over the manor.
And the smoke of war, in a corner unseen by anyone, quietly dissipated.
(To be continued...)"