HBWnovel Chapter 88 Wedding
Chapter 88 Wedding
On the wedding day, the sky was clear and cloudless, and there wasn't even a large wave on the distant sea.
Lin Zhou got up early, changed into a tailor-made white suit, and combed his hair meticulously. The young man in the mirror had handsome features, bright eyes, and an unconcealable smile on his lips, his heart and eyes full of anticipation.
Accompanied by her classmates and best friends, Su Wanqing put on a pure white wedding dress. The long train of the dress trailed behind her, making her skin look as white as snow and her eyes gentle. She sat in front of the dressing table, looking at herself in the mirror, her cheeks slightly flushed, and she couldn't suppress the smile on her lips.
At 10 a.m., the area outside St. John's Cathedral was already packed with all sorts of cars. Guests arrived one after another. Executives from Zhonghua, dressed in formal attire, chatted and laughed; representatives from manufacturers and agents exchanged pleasantries and talked about interesting things in the business world; while celebrities and wealthy people gathered in twos and threes, talking quietly, their eyes occasionally glancing towards the cathedral entrance, waiting for the newlyweds to appear.
At 11:00 AM sharp, the wedding officially began.
The church bells rang melodiously, accompanied by a solemn and romantic wedding march. Su Wanqing, arm in arm with her father, slowly walked into the church. Her steps were light, her skirt swaying, like a blooming white rose.
Lin Zhou stood before the priest, his gaze fixed on her, his heart pounding as if it would burst from his chest. He watched her approach step by step, saw the smile and shyness in her eyes, and watched the sunlight cast a golden glow on her hair.
Su's father placed Su Wanqing's hand in Lin Zhou's, patted him on the shoulder, and all his unspoken words were summed up in one sentence: "Treat her well."
Lin Zhou nodded solemnly and gripped Su Wanqing's hand tightly. Her palm was slightly cool, yet it carried a reassuring strength.
The priest stood before the couple, his voice steady and solemn: "Mr. Lin Zhou, do you take Ms. Su Wanqing to be your wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do you part?"
"I do." Lin Zhou's voice was clear and firm, his gaze fixed on Su Wanqing's eyes.
The priest then looked at Su Wanqing: "Ms. Su Wanqing, do you take Mr. Lin Zhou to be your husband, to love and support him, for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, for better or for poorer, for life, to never leave him?"
Su Wanqing looked at Lin Zhou, a thin layer of mist welling up in her eyes, her voice soft yet unwavering: "I do."
During the ring exchange, Lin Zhou carefully slipped the ring onto Su Wanqing's ring finger, his fingertip trembling slightly as it touched her skin. Su Wanqing returned the gesture, and the two smiled at each other, their eyes filled with an overwhelming affection.
"Now, I declare you husband and wife," the priest said with a smile. "Groom, you may now kiss your bride."
Lin Zhou leaned down and gently kissed Su Wanqing's lips.
Warm applause filled the church, and sunlight streamed through the stained glass, falling on the two embracing figures, creating a warm and beautiful scene.
After the ceremony, the group moved to the Peninsula Hotel.
The banquet was far more extravagant than any church ceremony. Guests sat together, clinking glasses and exchanging toasts, their laughter filling the air. Zhonghua's executives raised their glasses to congratulate Lin Zhou and Su Wanqing, wishing them "Happy marriage, President Lin and President Su, and may Zhonghua prosper forever." Representatives from manufacturers and distributors, emboldened by the wine, discussed their cooperation plans for the coming year. Celebrities and wealthy individuals also stepped forward to offer their gifts and blessings, their words brimming with admiration and optimism for Lin Zhou.
Lin Zhou's friends offered their congratulations, and Lou Xiao'e also found her classmate there. They came over together to wish Lin Zhou a happy marriage and a long and happy life together. Lin Zhou smiled and thanked them.
Lin Zhou and Su Wanqing, holding wine glasses, went from table to table toasting. Su Wanqing couldn't hold her liquor, so Lin Zhou drank a lot for her, eventually becoming slightly tipsy himself. Looking at the guests filling the hall, at the familiar and unfamiliar smiling faces, and then at his smiling wife beside him, he felt a warm glow in his heart, an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.
The banquet lasted until after 9 p.m. Lin Zhou stood at the hotel entrance to see off the guests one by one. When Lou Zhenhua's family came out, Lin Zhou quickly went up to greet them and said, "Uncle, Aunt, and Sister Xiao'e, we really didn't entertain you well today. Let's get together again when you have time."
"It's alright, Lin Zhou, today is your wedding day. We're already very happy to be here!" Lou Zhenhua said, waving his hand. Tan Yali also nodded with a smile.
"Lin Zhou, can I work at your Zhonghua Group after I graduate?" Lou Xiao'e couldn't help but step forward, looking at Lin Zhou with hopeful eyes, afraid that he would refuse her.
"Of course! You're a top student now, I'd be more than happy to welcome you!"
"That's great! I'll come and report to you as soon as I graduate," Lou Xiao'e said happily. Just then, guests came out from behind, and Lou Xiao'e could only leave with her parents.
Only after seeing off the last group of guests did Lin Zhou take Su Wanqing's hand and get into the car to go home.
The car drove towards the villa on the hillside. As night deepened, the lights of Hong Kong Island slowly swept past the window like twinkling stars. The car was quiet, with only the soft breathing of the two of them. Lin Zhou held Su Wanqing's hand, gently kissed it, and whispered, "Wanqing, you've worked hard."
Su Wanqing leaned on his shoulder, shook her head, and said softly, "It wasn't tiring at all. I had a very happy day."
The car stopped in front of the villa on the hillside. The housekeeper had thoughtfully left the lights on, and the warm yellow light shone through the windows, illuminating the path in front of the door.
The two walked into the villa hand in hand, and the moment they closed the door, all the noise was shut out.
Lin Zhou bent down and scooped Su Wanqing up in his arms. Su Wanqing gasped in surprise, instinctively wrapping her arms around his neck, her cheek pressed against his chest, where she could clearly hear his strong heartbeat.
He carried her step by step up to the bedroom on the second floor.
The bedroom had already been decorated, with red rose petals arranged in a heart shape, a photo of the two of them hanging above the bed, and a faint floral fragrance and a warm atmosphere filling the air.
Lin Zhou gently placed Su Wanqing on the bed and leaned down to look at her. The dim light fell on her face, making her features appear even more gentle. He reached out and lightly brushed his fingertips across her cheek, his voice low and husky: "Wanqing, from today onwards, you are my wife. For the rest of my life, please take good care of me."
Su Wanqing looked up at him, her eyes sparkling. She reached out and wrapped her arms around his neck, leaned forward, and kissed the corner of his lips, whispering, "Yes, Lin Zhou, I am your wife now. Please take good care of me for the rest of my life."
The moonlight streaming gently into the room from the window fell upon the two people embracing.
On their wedding night, the red candles burned brightly, filling the room with warmth and affection.
That night, there was no more business intrigue, no more work-related worries; only the heartbeats and breaths of each other intertwined to create the most beautiful melody.
Well, I'll omit the following ten thousand words; I'm sure you bosses wouldn't like to read it.
Lin Zhou looked at Su Wanqing, who was sleeping peacefully in his arms, and a gentle smile appeared on his lips. He knew that from now on, he was no longer alone.
He has a home, a wife, and the rest of his life, with companionship year after year.