Chapter 0514

There was another important reason.

Nowadays, girls expect gifts for every conceivable holiday.

Getting married on this day meant the wedding anniversary would coincide with Qingming Festival, allowing him to give one less gift.

Luo Yao leaned close to Lin Ran's face. "I hear there are quite a few people attending today's wedding. Do you think there might be some pretty young ladies among them?"

"There are bound to be quite a few. If you're worried, Yao Yao, you'd better keep a close eye on me. Although I wouldn't glance at any other woman, I can't stop them from looking at me either."

Luo Yao thought Lin Ran had a point, and her gaze turned somewhat dangerous.

"Then let's go together. Yi Buhuo did tell me to move around more anyway. If anyone is foolish enough to try anything, I can stretch my limbs a bit."

Lin Ran smiled helplessly.

The doctor meant for you to do simple exercises like taking walks, not picking fights with people.

But with him by her side, there likely wouldn't be any trouble.

His real purpose in saying that was simply because he didn't want to be apart from Luo Yao.

So he nodded and instructed Wang Bao, "To the Pangu Hotel. Drive smoothly."

He didn't even need to give the order. Ever since learning of Luo Yao's pregnancy, the entire estate had become extremely cautious.

By the time they arrived at the Pangu Hotel, the wedding venue was nearly full, the entire banquet hall brimming with a festive atmosphere.

Of course, Lin Ran and Luo Yao entered under the protection of their bodyguards.

Many of the guests were people Lin Ran knew, as he and Wu Zhishang moved in the same social circle.

Old university friends from Jingda University were all there, and even Principal Tang had made a personal appearance.

Lin Ran and Luo Yao were seated at the Wu family's main table.

Apart from the newlyweds Wu Zhishang and Zhang Xinyan, the table included their parents. With Lin Ran and Luo Yao, it made exactly ten people.

However, only the two of them were sitting at the table for now; everyone else had already gone to prepare for the ceremony.

Lin Ran gave a nod towards the table where Principal Tang and their academic advisor were sitting, a simple greeting.

This thrilled Principal Tang immensely, who smiled and returned the greeting.

Not long after their last parting, he had indeed been promoted half a rank, and he felt deep gratitude towards Lin Ran.

Luo Yao's eyes suddenly turned cold. Sensing the change, Lin Ran followed her gaze.

He saw Zhang Xiaonuan sitting with her head bowed at a table not far away, with Zhang Xiaolong beside her.

Lin Ran frowned.

Zhang Xiaonuan had no particular friendship with Wu Zhishang, so she shouldn't have been invited.

That left only one possibility: she had come with Zhang Xiaolong.

That was indeed the case. Knowing her brother was attending Wu Zhishang's wedding, Zhang Xiaonuan had asked to come along.

Zhang Xiaolong didn't overthink it; his sister usually had little social life, so it was good for her to get out and meet people.

At the wedding, Zhang Xiaonuan kept her head down, constantly observing, until Lin Ran arrived.

He was still as dazzling as ever in the crowd, his smile just as bright.

Zhang Xiaonuan harbored no grand desires; she just wanted to catch one more distant glimpse of Lin Ran among the people.

She had once heard many stories about him and fantasized about becoming his salvation, offering a warm embrace to this boy who had been hurt since childhood.

But later she realized that her fantasies were just that—fantasies.

Someone more suitable than her was already by Lin Ran's side.

She loved him so deeply and was so beautiful.

Compared to her, Zhang Xiaonuan truly felt like a speck of dust.

Zhang Xiaonuan, it's not that you aren't good enough; it's that she is simply too perfect.

Zhang Xiaonuan looked up again, meeting Luo Yao's icy gaze directly. She didn't flinch but instead offered Luo Yao a warm smile.

That smile made Luo Yao pause for a moment.

Luo Yao felt the smile held a certain strength, a power to warm the heart.

Even Luo Yao had to admit the innate resilience and kindness radiating from Zhang Xiaonuan.

A flicker of worry arose in her heart.

If Zhang Xiaonuan truly approached A-Ran, would it capture his attention?

Luo Yao turned back to look at Lin Ran and found his gaze fixed solely on her, as if he had never paid attention to anyone else.

Luo Yao smiled, her expression filled with love for Lin Ran and a desire for possession.

This beautiful scene was captured by Zhang Xiaonuan, who offered a heartfelt blessing in her mind.

Along with it came a twinge of loss.

I can warm the whole world, yet I cannot warm you.

Lin Ran is wonderful, Luo Yao is wonderful, and I am wonderful too.

But it's time to let go.

"Brother, I'm going back to school now."

"Huh? You're not staying for the ceremony?" Zhang Xiaolong was taken aback.

Zhang Xiaonuan gave her brother a faint smile. "I've seen it. It's beautiful."

Zhang Xiaolong was utterly confused, not understanding what his sister meant.

Luo Yao glimpsed Zhang Xiaonuan getting up to leave out of the corner of her eye but chose not to make things difficult for her.

Perhaps she was willing to show mercy to a kind person.

Provided they stayed away from her A-Ran.

Moreover, she could sense that Zhang Xiaonuan had truly let go; she likely wouldn't appear before Lin Ran again.

This was a woman's intuition, and Luo Yao always trusted her intuition.

Apart from Zhang Xiaonuan, who had already left, many others frequently glanced towards their table. A few bold ones even tried to get a closer look, but they were all stopped by the bodyguards and hotel security.

This wasn't overprotection; the more crowded the place, the higher the risk.

Luo Yao and Lin Ran's lives were far too valuable.

With the music, the host strode elegantly to the center of the stage, and the wedding officially began.

After a series of professional opening remarks, it was time for the groom's entrance.

The lighting changed, and the air began to fill with a sweet atmosphere.

The entrance was exquisitely decorated, like a fairy-tale wonderland. Two grand arches leaned against each other, entwined with lush roses and verdant ivy.

Amidst this beautiful scene, the two attention-seeking grooms made their entrance, arms slung over each other's shoulders.

Both dressed in groom's attire with veiled hats, they walked in looking as if they had just been fighting, their hats askew, arguing as they walked.

"My wife is prettier."

"My wife is prettier."

"Your wife smiles like a simpleton."

"Your wife gets fierce like a tiger."

Neither would yield verbally, arguing fiercely, yet their steps were full of confidence.

The host was momentarily stunned but quickly recovered to smooth things over.

"It seems both grooms adore their brides very much. Then let's see which bride is indeed more beautiful. Next, please welcome the brides!"

The lighting changed again, casting a path that yearned for happiness. The entire aisle was adorned with fiery rose petals, each one shimmering under the lights.

Flanking the aisle were ivy decorations, symbolizing eternity and wishing the couple's love a long and lasting future.

Following the rhythm of the music, the two brides made their entrance.

Just as Wu Zhishang and Shen Jingbing, this pair of "brilliant" strategists, were about to go greet their brides, they suddenly froze.

The host grinned mischievously. "Since both grooms believe their bride is the most beautiful woman, why not try to guess which one is yours?"

Wow, they really know how to have fun.