Su Xiyan's mind was racing as she looked at the support post with only one loose bolt remaining, then at the area that would be affected if the arch collapsed.
There was no vampire presence nearby, suggesting this incident had nothing to do with vampires.
Besides Chen Shuo, no vampire would be reckless enough to come to such an occasion.
Since it wasn't vampires, she couldn't use vampire methods to resolve this.
At that moment, Su Xiyan thought that if vampires were causing trouble, it wouldn't be so bad! Chen Shuo was the Demon King, and there were so many high-level Demon Hunters present - they could easily handle it.
But now, facing this crisis, it wasn't in her area of expertise.
The backstage staff were all busy with their own tasks. If she told them, being ordinary humans, they would surely panic. This would ruin the wedding!
In this critical moment, there was no time to call for help.
Su Xiyan moved a heavy decorative sculpture nearby and placed it on the arch's support post.
A nearby worker wearing a knit cap noticed this, his face turning fierce as he charged over with a hammer in hand.
No more hiding?
Chen Shuo, quick as lightning, pulled Su Xiyan into his arms while blocking the hammer blow with his other hand.
This action was almost instinctive.
Su Xiyan was stunned!
Chen Shuo had actually used his own body to shield her from the iron hammer?!
Moreover, this action didn't seem to involve any conscious thought - it was more like a bodily instinct.
In other words, Chen Shuo already considered Su Xiyan's life more important than his own!
Su Xiyan's feeling of being touched lasted only half a second because she had no time to dwell on it - she needed to help.
Chen Shuo moved incredibly fast, snatching away the hammer.
Seeing his attack fail, the man in the knit cap prepared to flee.
Chen Shuo tripped him with his leg, causing the man to fall face-first.
Many white zip ties were used to decorate the wedding venue. Chen Shuo grabbed a thick zip tie from a nearby tool table and swiftly bound the man's hands.
"Little black fan, showing your true colors now, huh?"
Su Xiyan: "..."
Was now really the time for memes?
Seemingly afraid the man might escape, Chen Shuo looked around and ordered, "Turn around."
Having fallen into Chen Shuo's hands, the man in the knit cap had no choice but to obey.
Chen Shuo continued, "Spread your arms and hug the arch."
The man reluctantly hugged the arch post with only one bolt left. Chen Shuo took out another thick zip tie and tightly bound the man's hands together.
Chen Shuo flexed his hand muscles, "You'd better pray the arch doesn't fall. If it does, you'll be the first one crushed!"
This move was unexpected.
Su Xiyan couldn't help but laugh.
However, the knit cap man's next action made both Chen Shuo and Su Xiyan break out in a cold sweat!!
A fierce and desperate smile spread across the man's face, and then, hugging the arch pillar, he began to shake it violently!!
Chen Shuo: ??
Su Xiyan: !!!
The already loose final bolt popped out of its hole with a thud.
The arch swayed precariously!
The point where the post met the ground made a grating sound due to friction, extremely jarring!
Su Yuanying, sitting in the front row, also noticed something was amiss.
He stood up to check the situation backstage, but was stopped by a prominent figure in Yu Hua City who insisted on having a drink with him.
Su Yuanying had to sit back down, straining his ears to listen for any commotion backstage.
Center stage, the officiant called for the best man and maid of honor to bring the rings, but Chen Shuo and Su Xiyan were nowhere to be seen.
Cousin Sheng Xueyao, being a worldly woman, immediately sensed there might be a problem causing the delay. She took the microphone from the officiant and began telling the guests about her love story with the groom.
On the surface, she appeared calm and sweet, but internally, Sheng Xueyao was panicking.
Chen Shuo and Su Xiyan weren't irresponsible three-year-olds; if they were late for such an important task as bringing the rings, it meant they must be dealing with something even more crucial. All she could do now was try to buy them some time!
Meanwhile backstage, Su Xiyan kicked the knit cap man in the waist. He felt as if his waist was about to break, as if he'd undergone an ancient waist-chopping execution. Crouching on the ground, he could no longer move, let alone shake the arch.
Chen Shuo scanned the surroundings - there was nothing left to secure the arch! The only way to fix it would be from the top.
Such a high-ceilinged banquet hall was typically used for weddings. Therefore, there were some very sturdy hooks on the ceiling for hanging large decorations.
If they could secure the arch from the top, it would be safe!
It might sway a bit, but there was no time to consider all the options now!
Chen Shuo gave Su Xiyan a look, and she understood, helping him temporarily stabilize the arch.
Chen Shuo climbed up the arch's railing.
The crossbeam at the top of the arch was full of decorative flowers, concealing Chen Shuo's form. He curled his body and walked to the center of the crossbeam, intending to use the hooks to stabilize the arch. But there was still a gap between the hooks and the arch!
When looking up from the ground earlier, due to the angle, they hadn't been able to accurately gauge the distance.
What to do now?
Seeing Chen Shuo's predicament, Su Xiyan took a sturdy metal extension clip from a nearby toolbox.
She climbed up the arch too!
This was an extremely dangerous move! One of the arch's posts below had no bolts securing it at all! It could collapse at any moment!
Chen Shuo crouched on the crossbeam, not daring to move, afraid that any small action might cause the arch to fall!
Su Xiyan, light as a swallow, accurately passed the clip to Chen Shuo.
The moment the clip snapped into place, there was a clicking sound. Chen Shuo and Su Xiyan's hearts finally settled.
At this moment, Chen Shuo and Su Xiyan heard the officiant calling for the exchange of rings.
Sheng Xueyao could no longer delay.
But now, everyone present still didn't know that the best man and maid of honor responsible for bringing the rings were still on top of the arch above their heads.
Chen Shuo and Su Xiyan hurriedly tried to find a way down. Su Xiyan accidentally stepped on one of the decorative flowers, knocking it loose!
Under everyone's gaze, a rose fell from the sky, landing in front of the bride and groom.
All eyes turned towards the ceiling.
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【Prologue: The Beginning of It All – Use holy water to heal the saintess tainted by demonic energy, then converse with her.】 Shen Nian stared at his older sister sipping yogurt, lost in thought. So you’re telling me my sister is the saintess, and yogurt is the holy water? 【Main Quest 1: Brave Youth, Become an Adventurer! Reward: Rookie Adventurer Title.】 【Side Quest 1: Find the Adorable Kitty! Reward: 1000 Gold Coins.】 Shen Nian: "Wait, I’m a high school senior here—did some guy who got isekai’d accidentally bind his system to me?" Hold on, completing quests gives gold rewards? Titles even boost stats? Is this for real? (A lighthearted, absurd campus comedy—not a revenge power fantasy.)
't think I'm that capable, I'm just trying my best to stay alive. I've been kind all my life, never did anything bad, yet worldly suffering spared me not one bit. The human world is a nice place, but I won't come back in my next life. A kind young man, who wanted to just get by singing, but through repeated deceits and betrayals, has gone down an irredeemable path.
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