Sitting in the passenger seat, Ruan Jiujiu was taken aback.
“Wait… marriage?!”
She never expected Cheng Jun to say something like that.
Ruan Jiujiu’s mind was a complete mess.
She stared at Cheng Jun in bewilderment, but he remained very calm and even reminded Ruan Jiujiu, “Take a rest for a while.”
“Re-rest?”
Both of them were adults, and Ruan Jiujiu had clearly overthought the situation, and it was more than just a little bit.
She was so nervous that her whole body had gone stiff, and she struggled to compose herself, asking Cheng Jun, “Where are we going now?”
“You’ll know in a moment.”
Ruan Jiujiu had a head full of question marks.
She was supposed to be getting married, but she was being kept in the dark. What bride would be honored with such secrecy?
Could Cheng Jun be joking?
Her doubts remained unanswered.
After driving for approximately tens of minutes, Cheng Jun’s car wasn’t slow, and Ruan Jiujiu was on edge the entire time, feeling as if Cheng Jun might be abducting her.
Finally, the car stopped by the roadside.
Ruan Jiujiu looked around anxiously, appearing vigilant, and Cheng Jun was the first to get out of the car. He walked over to the passenger side and opened the door for her.
“Where is this?”
They had arrived at a bustling commercial street, and in front of them was a private custom high-end bridal shop.
Ruan Jiujiu subconsciously glanced at Cheng Jun, but he nodded behind her.
Following his gaze, Ruan Jiujiu was surprised to find that Tu Nan’s secretary, Wen Xi, had been waiting at the entrance, unnoticed by her. As soon as she got out of the car, the secretary approached her, gently took her arm, and smiled warmly as she led Ruan Jiujiu towards the store.
“Hey, what are we doing…”
“You’ll know once you go inside.”
Cheng Jun didn’t follow Ruan Jiujiu into the store, leaving her feeling a bit anxious.
Wen Xi remained very composed throughout. Upon entering the store, the store manager and several employees greeted them with cheerful smiles, extending their hands to guide Ruan Jiujiu toward the fitting room.
Ruan Jiujiu asked Wen Xi in a hushed tone, “Do you know what’s going on? Can you give me some insight?”
The secretary smiled amiably and replied, “I can’t tell you.”
Today was supposed to be her wedding day, right? Why was everything being kept a secret from her?
Ruan Jiujiu’s emotions were extremely complex.
As she was led towards the fitting room, she pushed open the door and was greeted by the sight of a pure white wedding dress worn by a mannequin. The dress was perfectly tailored, exquisitely crafted, and undoubtedly expensive.
Ruan Jiujiu stared at the wedding dress in a daze, not because she knew how expensive it was, nor because it wasn’t beautiful enough.
She had seen this wedding dress several times on the internet.
Each time, Ruan Jiujiu couldn’t resist clicking on it and examining every detail of the dress.
This particular dress was a limited edition and had already been discontinued. She didn’t know how Cheng Jun had managed to obtain it. Most importantly, Cheng Jun had put so much thought into getting this dress.
Throughout the years, Ruan Jiujiu had often fantasized about what it would be like to wear a wedding dress. She had also looked forward to the day when she would become a bride, receiving the blessings of her friends and family, and having her wedding witnessed by everyone.
However, ever since she had been with Cheng Jun, she had never thought about having a wedding. She had held onto her marriage certificate for many years, so how could she have the nerve to have a wedding?
And now…
Ruan Jiujiu rubbed her eyes with the back of her hand and jokingly said, “That scoundrel is really trying to make me cry. Let’s see if I don’t scold him later.”
The secretary held her hand and said, “Save your tears for the wedding. Do you want to try it on now?”
“Ah… okay.”
The fitting room was equipped with a bathroom, and a complete set of clothes and shoes were neatly arranged.
Ruan Jiujiu changed her clothes, removed her makeup, and took a shower.
She was aware that people were waiting outside, and she didn’t know what Cheng Jun was planning next. This left her feeling nervous yet filled with a sense of anticipation.
Since Cheng Jun had made preparations, she would just enjoy this wedding peacefully.
A wedding with her husband, Cheng Jun.
“…”
Ruan Jiujiu’s face turned red, and she playfully slapped her own cheeks. In the eyes of others, they were already an old married couple, so what was she being so shy about?
No, she had to calm down. What if Cheng Jun suddenly teased her inappropriately?
The secretary waiting in the dressing room opened a WeChat group. Among them, there was a group called “Plan A,” consisting of five people, and she had already pinned the group.
A message popped up in the group, and it was from Cheng Jun.
Cheng Jun: [Do you all have any questions?]
Tu Nan: [We’re just waiting for our sister-in-law.]
Fu Zicheng and Jiao Fan: [+10086]1Chinese slang for “very much agree”
Wen Xi: [I’m fine here.]
Except for the bride, who was probably contemplating life in the bathroom…
Ruan Jiujiu finished her shower, and as she stepped out, the secretary had already retrieved the wedding dress. She gently asked, “Shall I help you? It’s not easy to put on a wedding dress alone.”
Ruan Jiujiu hesitated, feeling a bit embarrassed to have someone else assist her, fearing that it might be misunderstood, especially with Wen Xi around. Her fair cheeks blushed, making her complexion radiant and soft, which even Wen Xi, also a woman, silently admired. She thought, “The boss lady is really beautiful.”
Indeed, they were a good-looking couple.
Ruan Jiujiu had initially wanted to be strong and do it herself, but she realized that it was a bit difficult. She reluctantly sought the secretary’s help.
Facing the makeup mirror, tWen Xi helped her arrange the hem of the dress. The soft fabric felt excellent, smooth and luxurious, like wearing a custom-made gown.
Ruan Jiujiu thought that, despite her age, she still had the heart of a little princess. The wedding dress was exquisitely crafted and intricate, with a beautiful drape. Under the lighting, the dress sparkled as she gently lifted the hem, resembling cascading stardust.
The wedding dress hugged her body perfectly, and Ruan Jiujiu couldn’t help but wonder how Cheng Jun had obtained her exact measurements. The fabric flawlessly matched every inch of her skin, accentuating her slender neck, soft shoulders, and narrow waist, enhancing the best features of her body.
When Ruan Jiujiu stood in front of the mirror, she was momentarily dazed.
Wen Xi covered her lips, her eyes shining. “Wow, you look stunning!”
The makeup artist and hairstylist who entered the room were also stunned. They gazed at Ruan Jiujiu for a long time before wholeheartedly praising her, leaving Ruan Jiujiu feeling a bit embarrassed. She quickly changed the subject and sat in front of the dressing table, waiting for them to work their magic.
The hairstylist lamented, “It’s a pity; you would have looked even more beautiful with long hair.”
Although there were hair extensions, Ruan Jiujiu’s natural hair quality was excellent. Thinking back to how she had cut her hair to escape, Ruan Jiujiu couldn’t help but chuckle.
What determination had she had to cut her hair like that?
Ruan Jiujiu noticed the secretary looking at her phone and couldn’t help but ask, “What are you going to do next? Can you at least give me a hint?”
Wen Xi put away her phone, maintaining her strict confidentiality habit, and shook her head. “You’ll know soon.”
“Doing things like this is making me very anxious. Where’s Cheng Jun? Where is he right now?”
Wen Xi smiled mysteriously. “He’s the groom.”
“Okay…”
After finishing her makeup, with her hair elegantly styled and adorned with a few fresh flower buds, along with earrings and a necklace, Ruan Jiujiu looked at herself in the makeup mirror and almost felt like a water lily. She couldn’t resist taking countless photos of herself.
Wen Xi was mesmerized by her beauty and couldn’t help but take many photos as well. If it weren’t for the current situation, she might have wanted to pinch Ruan Jiujiu’s cheeks.
Suddenly remembering their task, she checked the time and exclaimed, “Oh my, it’s almost time! Let’s go.”
Her words reminded Ruan Jiujiu, “Where are we going?”
“Of course, to the wedding venue.”
The wedding dress shop had been completely reserved, and besides the store staff and makeup artists, only Ruan Jiujiu and the secretary were present.
The store employees surrounded the beautiful bride, and they spontaneously lifted the train of her dress. The secretary held Ruan Jiujiu’s hand as they walked towards the door.
Wen Xi said, “Today, consider me your family. Don’t mind it.”
“How could I mind? I really appreciate it.”
Ruan Jiujiu felt touched by this considerate arrangement, and she and the secretary exchanged a smile, instantly becoming closer because of this gesture.
“Don’t be nervous; today’s wedding will be wonderful.”
“Okay.”
Ruan Jiujiu was so nervous that her palms were sweaty. When the door was finally opened, she couldn’t help but be stunned.
A red carpet was laid on the steps, leading to a luxurious black wedding car at the end. Cheng Jun’s dedicated driver, dressed in a suit, was standing in front of the car and smiled at Ruan Jiujiu.
However, what truly shocked Ruan Jiujiu wasn’t this.
She was amazed to see a line of black luxury sports cars parked behind the wedding car—more than just a few, all neatly lined up.
Ruan Jiujiu could already imagine the commotion the motorcade2In Chinese weddings, a motorcade is a common tradition that involves a procession of decorated cars accompanying the bride or groom from their home to the wedding venue or banquet hall; the motorcade tradition varies in style and scale across different regions of China, but it is a common and lively feature of Chinese weddings. It serves not only as a way to celebrate the union of the couple but also as a way to share the joy of the occasion with the community. would cause when it hit the streets later.
Ruan Jiujiu stammered, “What is all this?!”
“Motorcade? I don’t have any relatives. Where would I get so many motorcades?!”
Wen Xi remained very calm and replied, “Mr. Cheng said that what others have at their weddings, we definitely can’t be lacking.”
Author’s note: Domineering CEO, Jun: Not a single one less √
Yesterday, I was running around happily with a big grin, but when I came back, I didn’t feel well. My whole body was uncomfortable, and I felt like a big fool qwq
The second update will be delayed a bit, but I will catch up with both yesterday’s and today’s updates before 6 PM.
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