Unknowingly, the day of the wedding arrived.
Zhou’s parents initially wanted to have the ceremony on their private island, but it was too far, inconvenient for everyone to travel back and forth. Since Zhou Chenxi and Lu Ji still had work commitments, they reluctantly settled for a hotel owned by the Lu family, located in a red wine estate near H City. The hotel boasted a good standard, situated in a hillside garden with small bridges, flowing water, and waterfalls.
Although the Zhou family also owned a hotel, Lu Ji insisted on handling all the wedding arrangements. After discussions with Zhou Chenxi, Zhou’s parents, and his brother, they collectively decided on this location as the optimal solution.
Not being able to personally oversee Zhou Chenxi’s wedding made Zhou Mingxuan somewhat unhappy.
Nevertheless, regardless of the circumstances, the Lu family’s hotel was indeed a great vacation spot.
Zhuang Jinglei had never been to such a nice place and couldn’t contain his excitement upon entering the hotel. He exclaimed that despite working in the company for many years, he had never known that the Lu family owned such a hotel.
After hearing this, Zhou Chenxi, cautious not to hurt his pride, said, “Maybe there’s even more you don’t know. You can check the official website.”
Zhuang Jinglei stiffened for a moment, rolled his eyes, and thought, “I really hate rich people like you. Don’t you know that showing off unintentionally is the most deadly?”
Zhuang Jinglei came to help today. After discussions with Zhou Chenxi and Lu Ji, they decided to keep the wedding simple, skipping formalities like bridesmaids and groomsmen. A few friends were enough to lend a hand. Thus, as a “employee” of the Lu family, Zhuang Jinglei willingly downgraded himself to labor.
Labor is not done for free. Zhou Chenxi gave him a large red envelope, and Zhuang Jinglei was so happy when he received it that he couldn’t stop smiling.
The two waited in the hotel room for Shang Xiaoqin to come and do the styling.
Although they didn’t invite media reporters today, there were still some reporters outside catching wind of the event. All the prepared souvenirs were given to them to fend them off. To prevent any sneaky photos, they still needed to take care of the styling.
AdvertisementZhuang Jinglei stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, constantly looking outside and reporting to Zhou Chenxi, “Ren Yinger is here, with her little boyfriend. Oh, these two are so loving!”
“It’s Xie Xueyu! She’s here too! I want to get her autograph, hoho!”
“Zhou Chenxi, your manager is really short!”
“Wow! Yun Jie is here too! Look! She’s walking with President Lu’s mom!”
Zhuang Jinglei, speaking of this, mysteriously walked back and asked Zhou Chenxi, “Do you want to hear some gossip about Yun Jie and the boss?”
What could he be plotting?
Zhou Chenxi firmly refused, “No! I don’t want to hear.”
“Come on, just listen!” Zhuang Jinglei tempted him, grabbing his hand, “Anyway, we have nothing to do now.”
AdvertisementSo the two sat on the edge of the bed, and Zhuang Jinglei opened his mouth with some old gossip, “It’s said that they knew each other in kindergarten.”
“Nonsense,” Zhou Chenxi officially debunked, “Lu Ji said he didn’t even know who Yun Jie was at first. It was only after he became the president of the Lu family that one day, while having dinner with the elders of the Shao family, they were introduced by Yun Jie’s parents.”
Zhuang Jinglei was tongue-tied, refusing to admit that his gossip was outdated, “It’s also possible that they had dinner in kindergarten.”
“Impossible!” Zhou Chenxi waved his hand.
At that time, Lu Ji wasn’t doing well in the Lu family, and probably no one would willingly introduce their precious daughter to him.
Unable to shake Zhou Chenxi’s conviction, Zhuang Jinglei clicked his tongue and admitted, “Looks like I need to update my gossip knowledge…”
“That’s right!” Zhou Chenxi lectured him, saying with satisfaction, “Lu Ji was waiting for me to appear. No matter how many beauties he encountered in his life, he was unmoved because I am his destined one!”
Zhuang Jinglei: “Yue~” (the sound of vomiting)
He felt he couldn’t chat with Zhou Chenxi any longer. This guy exuded the nauseating scent of love. Apart from feeding him dog food, there was nothing else to discuss. Zhuang Jinglei kicked over the dog food bowl, ran outside, and checked if Shang Xiaoqin had arrived.
Soon, Zhi Qi arrived with Shang Xiaoqin.
AdvertisementZhou Chenxi’s suit was custom-made, but this time he chose it himself. His hair was styled into fluffy curls, and the bangs were flipped up, revealing a clean forehead, giving him a mature man’s vibe.
Zhi Qi comforted him, “This style looks good. The kid has grown up.”
Zhou Chenxi opened his mouth, but his tone remained the same, “When does the wedding start? I’m starting to get hungry.”
Then his stomach actually made a “growl” sound.
Zhi Qi: “…”
The snacks and wedding candies at the wedding venue were generously provided by Xixi Snack Shop. Zhi Qi went to bring a cake for them, and Zhou Chenxi casually unwrapped a piece and soon, the auspicious time arrived.
Regardless of how well-prepared everything was in advance, behind the scenes, things were far from as organized as they seemed. It was almost noon, and except for the guest hall, chaos reigned in other areas.
Since they chose an auspicious time, the wedding ceremony was scheduled for the afternoon. Everyone had a simple meal at the hotel for lunch, followed by the outdoor ceremony on the lawn.
After the ceremony, Lu Ji would arrange hotel rooms for the guests. They could rest at the hotel or take a stroll in the red wine estate. The formal wedding banquet would be held in the evening.
There weren’t many specific rules; they just wanted everyone to enjoy themselves.
Since the afternoon ceremony was for close friends and family, Lu Ji would take care of them. Both he and Zhou Chenxi were so busy that they didn’t have time for lunch. Backstage at the ceremony, Zhou Chenxi peeled off a Xixi small cake and stuffed it into Lu Ji’s mouth.
“Have one,” Zhou Chenxi said.
Lu Ji: “Mmm.”
His mouth was filled with strawberry-flavored cake, making his cheeks bulge.
Zhou Chenxi looked for water to give him, and Lu Ji felt better after taking a drink.
Advertisement“Hungry?” Zhou Chenxi worriedly asked, “You can’t get a stomachache from hunger.”
Lu Ji said, “I’m okay.”
He lowered his head and kissed Zhou Chenxi, and now both had the taste of strawberries in their mouths.
Zhou Chenxi was mainly concerned about Lu Ji’s stomach discomfort, especially considering his history.
Lu Ji had to eat another cake, and only then did they proceed with the wedding ceremony with peace of mind.
The host had Lu Ji and Zhou Chenxi exchange rings. They followed the instructions and then exchanged a kiss.
The audience applauded and cheered, asking them to do it again.
So Zhou Chenxi and Lu Ji kissed again, and it seemed they were going to continue…
Zhou Chenxi intervened, not wanting to continue. He wanted Lu Ji to eat something.
After receiving the guests’ blessings, it was time to rest and wait for the evening banquet.
More people attended the evening banquet, including Zhou Mingxuan, Lu Ji’s business partners, and some relatives from the Lu family. Lu Ji did not invite some of the less considerate relatives, and for those who were left, Lu Ji didn’t want Zhou Chenxi to interact with them too much. Therefore, Zhou Chenxi only needed to make a brief appearance in the evening, greet the relatives from the Zhou family, and then could retire for the night. The rest of the matters, Lu Ji would handle on his own.
In the afternoon, after the auspicious time had passed and there was still some time until the evening, Zhou Chenxi, feeling somewhat bored, lay on the bed in his room and played with his phone.
Lu Ji had disappeared, probably busy with various tasks, and Zhou Chenxi had yet to see him.
Although the media was not invited, they somehow got wind of the news and began live streaming and spreading various rumors online.
“Zhou Chenxi and Lu Ji’s wedding is happening! The venue is Lu’s Red Wine Estate!”
This was true, no false information was reported.
After checking the authenticity, Zhou Chenxi continued scrolling.
“Zhou Chenxi and Lu Ji’s wedding is extremely extravagant, with a single bag of wedding candy worth twenty thousand!”
This was an exaggeration. The wedding itself was low-key, and although the souvenirs were carefully prepared, they were not extravagant. The maximum amount one could charge to the Xixi Snack Shop’s membership card was only two thousand. Although the wedding candies and snacks at the wedding venue were free to take, anyone claiming to take away a wedding candy package worth over twenty thousand, Zhou Chenxi would admire them.
Scrolling further.
“Zhou Chenxi’s wedding look exposed, looking exceptionally handsome in a dark suit, kissing Lu Ji in the middle of the lawn.”
Hmm, not bad.
Zhou Chenxi complimented himself.
This was a drone-shot angle, probably infiltrated by some media through an unknown channel in the afternoon. Later, Zhao Yi and Qian Er discovered and removed them. Unexpectedly, they managed to capture a photo.
Zhou Chenxi examined it closely and found nothing inappropriate. So, he sent it to Zhi Qi, asking him to persuade the account to delete it. Later, their studio would release a set of wedding photos on their own page for the fans.
After all, they had to give fans some perks.
Now, Zhou Chenxi was the boss of Tianwang Corporation, and most of the company’s affairs were handled by professionals hired by Lu Ji. Zhou Mingxuan treated this company as Zhou Chenxi’s “dowry,” and together with Zhou Chenxi, they “married” into the Lu family. Now, Zhou Chenxi only needed to focus on acting and manage the studio under the company.
After a while, the official studio account of Zhou Chenxi, “@周晨兮工作室,” released the wedding photos of the day. Taken by a professional photographer, the images were clear, beautifully composed, and had a cinematic effect.
Fans enthusiastically left comments:
【兮兮 looks so good! And there’s a kissing photo [shy]】
【CP fans are fully satisfied! Going to write a short essay right away!】
【Ahh! Just saw some paparazzi photos taken outside, I didn’t dare to like them. Now finally, there are front-facing photos to cherish!】
【There’s a solo shot of CEO Lu! Haven’t seen CEO Lu for so long; he’s so handsome!】
【CEO Lu is indeed the most stylish man in a suit that I’ve ever seen!】
【Wait, there’s also Zhou Mingxuan! Isn’t he sitting in the first row of the family and friends section? Wow, I feel like he’s even more handsome than CEO Lu!】
【Is there someone more handsome than CEO Lu? Let me put on my glasses and see [adjusts glasses]】
【Wow! Finally saw Zhou Mingxuan outside of financial magazines! How is it that he looks so gentle today, completely different from the serious look in the magazines? It seems he’s really happy because his brother is getting married, right? Love it, love it!】
Zhou Mingxuan, known for his fondness for younger siblings, overturned the image everyone had of him in their minds today, and everyone was clamoring to marry him.
After discussing their looks, everyone started wishing them a happy marriage. Zhou Chenxi also had Zhi Qi upload several photos with colleagues in the entertainment industry, including Zhuang Jingle, Ren Qian, Shao Yunyi, Xie Xueyu, and others who attended the wedding. Everyone was part of the celebration, and they all joined in to express their best wishes and leave comments.
【Ren Qian: Happy wedding! [Cool]】
【Xie Xueyu: Zhou Meow Meow, happy wedding!】
【Zhuang Jingle: Awesome, congratulations on your wedding!】
【Shao Yunyi: Back when we were filming “Carp,” when you invited CEO Lu to dance while holding roses, I already sent my wedding wishes. I won’t send them again today; let me wish you a hundred years of happiness separately!】
People burst into laughter:
【Don’t cry, Movie Emperor Ren. Whenever you have a wedding, we’ll also put you on the headlines!】
【The nickname “Zhou Meow Meow” is so interesting. Confirming through eye contact, it’s the Queen herself!】
【Zhuang Jingle’s wedding wishes even have a bit of rustic charm, hahaha!】
【Friends, you got it wrong, Yun Jie is the number one fan who pushed the CP ship! When we were still shouting, “I hope the CP is real,” she was already wishing them a happy marriage!】
【Hahaha, it’s the post-pandemic me speaking!】
In the afternoon, Zhou Chenxi’s wedding photos brought endless joy to fans. Then, everyone noticed that a new comment appeared under the Weibo post, quietly rising to the top with the support of fans.
【@周晨兮 Global Fan Club: Happy newlyweds! May you be happy every day! [Heart]】
Fans replied below:
【Isn’t this the older sister from the fan club?】
【Fan club sister, I’ll boost you up there!】
【Oh my, even Du Wei from Poison Only came to send blessings!】
【Yay, spreading the news! Fan clubs are not just for Poison Only anymore!】
【@周晨兮 Global Fan Club, can we write short essays in the Super Topic from now on? [Peeking]】
【@周晨兮 Global Fan Club, what is it? Can we ship the Hopeful CP now?!】
Zhou Chenxi saw his brother being surrounded by everyone and wanted to help him out by joining the conversation. However, he discovered that Lu Ji had already replied below: 【Thank you, Big Uncle.】
Everyone was left in confusion: 【……】【??】
Author’s note: Thanks to “VV,” “HHHHHAIXIAO,” “6769,” “天瀲,” “清梨,” “深深深” for the nourishment!
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