Chapter 114 - Harsh World

Ling Feng patted her back until Ling Yue's tears dried. His own eyes were a little red too. He really wished he could see it with his own eyes and accompany her on that sacred day.

"... When did you leave?" Ling Yue pushed her body to sit.

"Tomorrow morning."

She cried again. "You really are too much! How could you just say it now?! Let's go home then. Let's party before you leave." Ling Yue forced herself to stand tall. "I'll change my cloth. Wait a moment downstairs. I'll also call the others."

Ling Feng did not stop her. "Are you sure you're okay?"

Ling Yue nodded and disappeared behind the closet. Ling Feng glanced at Xi Jian who was leaning outside the door.

"I'll bring her home."

Xi Jian followed him. "Are you really not able to come because of work? Or are you still unable to accept reality?"

Ling Feng stopped in the middle of the stairs. "I hope I can push you from up here so you can't walk on the altar."

"You will make your sister a widow on her wedding day." Xi Jian slipped his hand inside his pocket's pant.

Ling Feng looked at him straight. "I will say this as her older brother. She is the most precious woman in my family. I want you to respect and treat her well. If I catch your past behavior just once, I will take her back. You should watch your back if that happens."

"I swear on my life." Xi Jian said it wholeheartedly. "Just make sure you return safely before my child is born."

Ling Feng clicked his tongue and continued down the stairs. "I didn't imagine I'd say this disgusting thing. But, don't push yourself on to her or she won't be able to stand on the altar."

"I can't help myself. She's too adorable."

Ling Feng smacked his stomach hard made Xi Jian bent down with groaned.

"Ha, I heard you met my father today. I see now. He did his best to hit you in an invisible place."

Like an unwritten agreement, each of them planned to beat anyone who intended to marry Ling Yue. At least, that man must be willing to get hurt if he wants to snatch their gems.

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Ling Yue looked nervous in front of the mirror. Today is the day the wedding ceremony takes place. The event was held closed only for relative and invited guest. No media crews or phones are allowed into the event hall. Xi Jian only allows trusted photographers to capture this happy moment. For a while, he didn't want Ling Yue to be exposed and put her in trouble.

Ling Yue took some photos of her and her brothers and then sent them to Ling Feng. Maybe he was still on his mission because there were no signs of the message being read.

Xi Jian who couldn't wait to meet Ling Yue broke through her room. His eyes wide open, His mouth half open. He was stunned.

Ling Yue stood silently facing him and smiled.

"What are you doing here? You know that a groom is forbidden to meet the bride before the main event?" Ling Huansheng fired a look of dislike but Xi Jian didn't care.

He walked slowly with outstretched hands. "You are so beautiful!"

Xi Jian didn't even dare to breathe and blink, afraid her image in front of him that was so perfect was just a dream.

"You look handsome too." Ling Yue praised and held his hand.

Xi Jian couldn't hide his smile and keep looking her eyes.

When they stood face to face together, they looked like a living paintings with a warm aura emiting around them. Hair and dress stylish, make up artist, or wedding organizer in the room need to close their mouth tightly before they start screaming and cheering their names like a fans over their idol.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Ling Yue hid her face behind a bouquet of white lilies in her hand. Ling Yue's heart beat fast and her face turned red. You wouldn't be able keep straight face if this hot and amazing man were pay all his attention to you.

"Even a flower can't hide your beauty, my wife."

"Cheesy..." Ling Huang grimaced

"Ughh ... whatever." Ling Huansheng clicked his tongue and left.

People around who were staring and admiring them one by one were forced out. They could not stand stay longer and fed with shyness and loving attitudes displayed unconsciously by them. The world seemed to belong only to the two of them and they forgot the other person who only rented there.

"I want to kiss you."

"You will destroy my makeup!" Ling Yue pouted.

"Well, I guess"

Xi Jian had to be satisfied with only putting his lips on Ling Yue's forehead. Xi Jian continued to admiring her until Bai Xu's voice was heard.

"Master, it's the time."

"I'll see you later."

Xi Jian ran into his father-in-laws and nodded before headed to the venue.

Ling Tian gazed lovingly at his only daughter. "You were as beautiful as your mother when she was in her wedding dress."

"Really?"

Ling Tian slightly nod. "Maybe a little bit prettier?" Ling Tian raised an eyebrow.

Ling Yue smiled. There was no one prettier to him than his wife. Therefore his father had not remarried until now.

He took and patted the back of her hand. "Yueyue I know I've never always been in your life and I'm sorry for that ..."

Ling Yue staring at her hand which wrapped in his father's hand. His hand began to had a wrinkle. There was a warmth that runs through her heart when her hand in his.

"I need to thank God for letting me live and see you at this moment. I can't believe it yet."

He heard his father take a deep breath.

"I always wished you lived longer in this world ..."

Ling Yue kept her head down. She didn't dare to look up, her eyes began to heat up.

"As a father ... I know I am failed. I should be pay more attention and protecting you than just believing such a curse, but ..."

Ling Yue just listened. She was sure that if she spoke, tears would began to flood her cheeks.

"I have no reason that might be won't hurt you no matter how I say it. This is maybe late but I still want to say it. I'm sorry ..." Ling Tian gave her a warm hug. "Thank you for survive and fought this harsh world and thank you for not hating me...remember...you must live happily with all your heart. Okay?"

"Dad ..." Ling Yue could no longer hold back her tears. "You're really the worst. Why are you saying that now and making me cry at this time?"

"I'm not ... damn it! Ling Feng will keep complaining if he know I made you cry. I really am the worst!" Ling Tian hurriedly called back her makeup artist and waited outside.