Donning a dark red, double-breasted gown with wide sleeves, Su Jing exuded an air of timeless elegance. His attire evoked the aesthetics of ancient grooms, reflecting his preference for traditional and vintage styles over modern Western-inspired wedding attire.
“A’Jing, it’s time,” His mother, Ye Qin, urged him. “Why are you dragging your feet? Hurry up and go to meet the bride.”
“Mom, we’re right on schedule. Why the rush?” Su Jing replied with a warm smile adorning his face.
“Haha, while the emperor may not be in a hurry, the eunuch is,” Su Ya playfully chimed in.
“Who are you calling a eunuch?” Ye Qin lightly tapped Su Ya on the back of her head, scolding her playfully while sharing a laugh.
“The time has come. Let’s go and welcome the bride,” Zhu Jianhua interjected with a joyful tone, inciting a cheer from the group of brothers.
With a beaming smile, Su Jing nodded and spoke, “Let’s go.”
And so, accompanied by a large entourage of family and friends in the welcoming party, as well as a group of jubilant trumpeters, Su Jing embarked on his journey in a grand manner to Shi Family Village, where his bride awaited.
“They’re coming, they’re coming! The bride is about to be welcomed!”
“Let’s go, we should follow and witness the excitement!”
Wang Zhuo, Wang Siya, Liu Qing, Qin Xulan, Wang Yan, Wei Xiaoxuan, Nalan Fei, and others joined the procession, eager to witness the grand spectacle. Since Shi Family Village was in close proximity, it didn’t take long for the procession to arrive.
Upon reaching Shi Family Village, they were greeted by members of the Shi family, who had eagerly awaited their arrival. The first obstacle on their path was the main gate of Shi Family Village’s Ancestral Hall, where a group of lively children had gathered.
Their mischievous faces lit up as they demanded red envelopes from anyone attempting to pass through. This time-honored tradition added an extra layer of liveliness and merriment to the event.
Su Jing was in a generous mood, showering coins and red envelopes as he created a path for everyone to pass through the main gate and reach Shi Qing’s doorstep. The air was filled with excitement and anticipation as the guests made their way to the wedding venue.
However, Su Jing’s group of mischievous friends and Shi Qing’s sisters, including Liu Yin, Lv Qingya, Yang Wei, and Dong Jiao, had other plans.
They wore mischievous grins on their faces as they blocked the entrance, determined to put Su Jing through a traditional custom observed in many places – passing the test to welcome the bride.
“Don’t smile so happily as if you want to stew and roast me,” Su Jing said, raising an eyebrow at their expressions, feeling somewhat speechless.
His words elicited laughter from the crowd. Lv Qingya, with a twinkle in her eyes, spoke up, “Su Jing, our Qingqing is beautiful, kind, and gentle. It’s your great fortune to marry her. Don’t you think so?”
Smiling warmly, Su Jing replied, “Yes, indeed. Marrying Qingqing is a blessing beyond measure. I must have accumulated eight lifetimes of good fortune. In my previous life, I might even have saved the galaxy to receive such favor from the heavens.”
Lv Qingya chuckled and added, “Even if you’ve accumulated eight lifetimes of blessings and saved the galaxy, it’s still not enough. To marry Qingqing, you must first pass our test. As her sisters, we need to make sure you’re worthy of her trust for a lifetime.”
Su Jing grinned and confidently said, “Bring it on.”
Lv Qingya continued, “Alright, we have prepared three challenges for you. If you can’t pass these three challenges, you won’t get to see Qingqing today.”
Su Jing, showing no signs of fear, responded, “Let’s get started.”
‘Why would I be afraid of any challenges. I’ve faced difficulties posed by the United States and dealt with an powerful Undead Being. How could I be afraid of a few little girls?’ Su Jing silently thought in his heart.
With mischievous smiles on their faces, Lv Qingya and the others outlined the first challenge. “The first challenge is to form the shape of ‘I love you’ with your body,” Lv Qingya said, and Su Jing maintained his confident smile.
However, as the scene unfolded, he felt an ominous premonition in his heart. Yang Wei emerged from behind, leading a little girl wearing earphones, eating cotton candy, and giggling happily.
Su Jing recognized her as the daughter of Shi Qing’s cousin and she was around four years old. Lv Qingya added, “You have to pose in a way that Nini can recognize.”
Su Jing’s eyes widened, and he exclaimed, “Oh my, does she recognize the letters? Does she understand ‘I love you’? Are you guys playing a prank on me?”
Lv Qingya laughed and assured him, “We taught her, and Nini is really smart. She understands it. If you pose and she doesn’t recognize it, it means your love for Qingqing isn’t deep enough.” The onlookers couldn’t help but burst into laughter, excited to witness the entertaining show about to unfold.
Su Jing felt somewhat helpless. Deep love? Seriously? What did that have to do with it? It was clearly an intentional difficulty. But as a man, he couldn’t refuse. It was a challenge posed by the bridesmaids, and no matter how difficult it was, he had to overcome it.
“Can the groomsmen help?” Su Jing asked, looking toward his friends.
“Sure,” Yang Wei replied with a smile.
Su Jing turned to Zhu Jianhua, Peng Ming, Lin Hao, Shi Lei, Xiao Rui, and the others and grinned with a mischievous expression on his face.
As his groomsmen, they felt a slight tremor in their hearts, sensing trouble ahead. However, they couldn’t decline the request and stepped forward, ready to face the challenge.
A blanket was laid on the ground, and Su Jing started giving instructions for the poses. To ensure the little girl could recognize it, they had to make the formation as perfect as possible.
Su Jing had high demands, and soon the sounds of Zhu Jianhua, Peng Ming, and the others wailing could be heard.
“Ah, I can’t do it anymore. My legs are going to break.”
“Stop, stop! I can’t bend down anymore.”
“Your ‘O’ doesn’t look like it at all. It needs to be rounder.”
“My ’round’… your sister, show me how round yours is. Ah, my poor waist.”
The people from Shi Family Village, Su Family Village, and the guests watching the spectacle couldn’t help but double over in laughter, thoroughly amused by the amusing display before them.
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