Since the wedding was to be held the day after tomorrow, according to custom, the newlyweds were supposed to stay apart and not see each other.
So, after getting the marriage certificate and returning to the South City villa, Xu Zixi packed her things and moved with their two kids to the villa bought by Xie Shi. She put it nicely as "going back to her mother's place to await her wedding".
—Actually, the two villas were not far apart. It was just a short turn away. But Yan Yincheng was extremely unhappy about it.
Why couldn't they see each other before the wedding? What a load of nonsense! They already had kids and were even trying for another one. Why should they follow such old - fashioned customs?
Having to endure two days without smelling his wife's sweet scent or holding his soft and fragrant wife was more torturous than his perception training.
Seeing the "frustrated" look on his face, Xie Shi couldn't be happier.
You little brat. You always gave me a sour face when you came to my place for meals before. Now I finally get to teach you a lesson.
Taking Xu Zixi's hand, she said with a big smile, "Acheng, after enduring the clouds, you'll see the bright moon. If you want to marry your wife, this step is a must. Well, I'll take Zixi and the kids home now~"
The two kids, knowing that Grandma Shishi was a great cook, didn't even look back. They happily followed Xie Shi and Xu Zixi, leaving Yan Yincheng alone and sulking.
Yin Shulan was laughing so hard that she could hardly stand up. She couldn't help but stroke her son's hair, her eyes full of emotion.
She never thought that in the blink of an eye, her son was going to get married. Time really flew by.
That afternoon, the designer brought the wedding dress custom - made for Xu Zixi to Haicheng.
In Xie Shi's villa, when the extremely beautiful wedding dress was displayed in front of everyone, everyone's eyes were dazzled by its beauty.
The wedding dress was still designed with "golden amber" as the inspiration. The light purple tulle, with the change of light, the diamond chips and gold foil hidden in the fabric would make the dress show a dazzling gradient color. The skirt was made in a mermaid shape, with floating veils on the shoulders and waist. When the gentle breeze blew, the veils fluttered like a pair of beautiful fish fins.
When Xu Zixi put on this wedding dress, everyone present let out an amazed gasp.
She was so beautiful.
Even though the wedding dress was so eye - catching and unique, it couldn't hide Xu Zixi's stunning beauty as if kissed by God. Her high and delicate nose, her bright almond eyes, her rosy and plump lips, her fair and supple skin, and her graceful curves from regular exercise.
No man could resist such a beauty.
"Mommy, so pretty!" Even the two kids were stunned. Their mouths were wide open and drool was running out. "Mommy is the most beautiful bride in the world!"
"Alas, it's really a bargain for that brat Acheng," Xie Shi said regretfully. "Otherwise, Mom would definitely pick a good marriage partner for you. Marrying you is really a blessing he earned in his previous life."
Xu Zixi said with a smile, "No, actually, meeting him is the blessing I earned in my previous life."
"You just spoil him," Xie Shi couldn't help but pinch the tip of her nose.
"Wait, Mom has a gift for you."
Huh? What gift? Xu Zixi tilted her head in confusion.
A little while later, Xie Shi came back holding a well - preserved redwood brocade box. Xu Zixi had already changed out of the wedding dress with the help of the designer and was sitting on the sofa with Xie Shi. Xie Shi opened the brocade box in her hand.
Inside was a complete set of traditional - style jewelry made of pure gold, including hairpins, bracelets, earrings, rings, etc.
"This is Mom's family heirloom. It's only passed down to daughters, not sons. Whenever a daughter gets married, this set of jewelry will be personally handed over to her by her mother. Darling daughter, now Mom is giving this family heirloom to you. Will you pass it on for Mom?"
Xu Zixi looked at Xie Shi, her eyes already filled with tears.
She nestled into Xie Shi's arms and said in a muffled voice, "Don't worry, Mom. I'll pass it on well."
That night, Xu Zixi and Xie Shi slept in the same bed, chatting like mother and daughter.
After all, the wedding was coming up. Xu Zixi was a bit nervous. Up until now, she still had no idea what kind of wedding Yan Yincheng was planning for her. To keep it a mystery, he managed to keep it completely secret from her.
However, that was exactly what made it even more exciting!
Xie Shi reached out her hand and tucked a loose strand of hair behind Xu Zixi's ear, smiling. "Don't worry. Acheng is a reliable boy. Since he said he'd plan it, he'll definitely make it a grand and glorious wedding for you."
The next day, the guests invited to the wedding arrived in Haicheng one after another by plane.
That day, the paparazzi who had been camping at Haicheng Airport for a long time noticed that many big shots from Country C had appeared in Haicheng! For example, this one was the famous stock god; that one was an expert in the agricultural field; and that one was an oil - painting master ranked among the top three in the world...
The sharp - nosed reporters immediately decided that something big was going to happen in Haicheng in the next few days!
At Haicheng Airport, Huang Zhenzhen wheeled Fang Ling, who was sitting in a wheelchair, out of the exit. Fang Ruiyang had been waiting there for a long time. He immediately spotted his lover's figure in the crowd. Unable to contain his excitement, he waved his hand and called out:
"Zhenzhen!"
Huang Zhenzhen also saw him and couldn't help but quicken her steps. Passing through the hurrying pedestrians, the lovers who had been separated for several months reunited in Haicheng and hugged each other tightly.
"Zhenzhen, I can finally hug you openly as Fang Ruiyang!" Fang Ruiyang said, barely able to hide his excitement.
Huang Zhenzhen choked with sobs and said, "Xiaoyang, I missed you so much!"
Remembering that Fang Ling was still beside them, they only hugged for a moment and then separated. Fang Ruiyang then leaned down to hug Fang Ling and called out affectionately, "Mom, I really, really missed you."
Huang Zhenzhen brought Fang Ling back to attend Xu Zixi and Yan Yincheng's wedding. When Xu Zixi sent out the wedding invitations, she also sent one to Fang Ling.
When Fang Ling received that beautifully - designed invitation and saw her name printed on it, even though she had never met this "Miss Xu Zixi", she couldn't help but feel a bit excited.
During this period, she had been receiving treatment in Jincheng and her health had improved a lot. As long as she maintained a stable mood and didn't get overly emotional or scared, she was no different from before. That's why the hospital specially allowed her to return to Haicheng this time.
Hugging her son, who looked more energetic and confident, Fang Ling felt an unprecedented sense of relaxation and happiness.
"You've lost weight, but you're also more energetic. You're handsomer than before," Fang Ling said with a smile.
There were a lot of people at the airport, so the three of them just exchanged a few simple greetings and then headed home.
The next day, Xu Zixi's good friends, Dai Sha, Zhou Yaru, Huang Zhenzhen, and another girl from the design team, Su Lan, came to Xie Shi's villa to prepare for the wedding the next day.
They were all the bridesmaids that Xu Zixi had invited to support her.
There were only 18 hours left until the wedding day. The bride and the bridesmaids got together and discussed how to play tricks on the groom and his groomsmen when they came to pick up the bride the next day.
Little did they know that the groom and his groomsmen next door had quietly left the villa at night and taken a helicopter to Yitail Island, where the wedding would be held.
The clock ticked away. As the time drew closer, not only Xu Zixi but also the two kids became nervous. So, neither the bride nor the two little flower - girls could sleep well that night.
Before dawn, Xu Zixi was woken up to get ready.
Put on makeup, do her hair, and put on the wedding dress. The already beautiful bride became even more radiant after all the careful preparations.
Sitting nervously on the big bed covered with flowers, Xu Zixi's heart started pounding wildly.
Was he here?
He should be on his way, right?
The distance was so close. How would he come to pick her up?
So... so exciting!
At this moment, there suddenly came a surprised cry from outside, "Here he comes! The groom is here! OMG, I never thought he'd arrive like this. It's so unique and romantic!"
"Zixi! Zixi, come and take a look quickly!"