Sweet slice-of-life love story: Wife, Let's love again
Chapter 304 - 299: Why are you kneeling?

Chapter 304: Chapter 299: Why are you kneeling?

The bridesmaid dresses were meticulously selected; they couldn’t be too extravagant or too outstanding, as that would overshadow the bride.

The designs were simple, not too serious but also not too casual. With the bride in a white wedding gown, the bridesmaids’ dresses steered clear of white, typically in light pink or light yellow, youthful and beautiful, yet complementing the bride’s simple and elegant white.

He Fang was wearing a light pink long dress that covered her ankles, beneath which were high heels she seldom wore—actually, Qin Guanglin had never seen her in them before. She instantly seemed taller, only half a head shorter than Qin Guanglin.

She bent her head and got into the car behind the groom’s, Qin Guanglin watching her and clicking his tongue in admiration.

He hadn’t had time to take a good look in the room, but now he could take his time to properly examine her.

"What are you looking at?"

"Looking at how pretty you are."

"Pretty won’t help me take it home; this is rented from a wedding company," He Fang adjusted her collar, glancing at him, "Forget any crazy ideas."

"I’m not thinking anything."

Qin Guanglin felt so wronged, "You’re the bridesmaid, I’m the best man; isn’t it normal for the best man to compliment the bridesmaid?—And how do I look in this? Handsome?"

He stretched his sleeves, puffed out his chest, and held his head high, feeling quite good about himself.

"You look like a real estate agent selling homes."

"..."

The real estate agent was obviously a joke, though if it had been Qin Guanglin two years ago, he might actually have resembled one. Now, after some training, he no longer looked as skinny and lean as before, filling out his clothes well and exhibiting a stable and composed demeanor—as long as he didn’t speak or spoke to someone other than He Fang.

He Fang liked his look very much, pulling him closer, "Where’s your phone? Take it out, let’s snap a photo."

"Where’s yours?"

"Where would I carry a phone in this outfit?"

"..."

When the wedding car arrived at the hotel, many relatives and friends were already waiting.

Firecrackers burst into noise, and gongs and drums rang out.

Xiao Yu and Zhou Nan stepped down from the wedding car, a red carpet was rolled out, and they walked into the hotel.

Qin Guanglin and He Fang followed them closely, entering the hotel together.

Distant relatives and close neighbors who arrived just in time, along with friends and colleagues, gradually entered the hotel and took their seats. More than two hours later, at 11:08 AM, the wedding banquet officially began.

The MC, with a glowing face, finished his speech and stepped aside, leaving the stage to the couple for exchanging rings, new titles, and thank-you speeches; everything proceeded methodically.

"Jealous, so jealous," Yu Fei sat below the stage, his feelings tangled as he stared at the couple.

Why couldn’t his own partner get pregnant?

"What, just being married, what’s there to be envious about?"

"I’m just envious, you wouldn’t understand."

"Tch!"

"Married and a father too, sigh," Sun Wen sighed, "That’s nice."

"Being married is fine, but the bride being pregnant feels a bit... I even heard someone talking about it just now."

"Who said that?! I’ll give them a piece of my mind!"

"Just an old lady, probably their relative; go ahead."

Gao Xin shook his head as he looked around the room, "I wouldn’t wait that long in the future; find out I’m about to be a dad and get married right away, not waiting until it’s too obvious to hide."

"Really, you?" Zhang Dongming exaggeratedly sized him up and shook his head.

"Hey hey hey, what’s that supposed to mean? You just wait; I’ll get married next year, and you’ll be rolling out the red carpet for me."

"If you get married next year, I’ll not only roll out the red carpet for you, I’ll lie under the car as a cushion."

"You said it; everyone heard you, I’m getting married next year!"

"Cut it, find a girlfriend first."

Watching their best friends getting married one by one, those who were still single felt the pressure mounting. A few years ago, they thought others were marrying too soon; now, as the number of singles dwindled, those who remained single felt the urgency.

It really was the age of talking about marriage.

Seeing Xiao Yu so happy on stage, all they could offer besides their blessing was envy.

Back in the day, they used to game all night, draw, and go on walks together; those good friends had now all found their own families and careers, becoming mature and stepping into new phases of life.

Qin Guanglin had finished his duty of delivering the rings and didn’t have much to do next, so he sat down at a table with the others. Yet he didn’t join in their conversation, instead rubbing his hands together.

"You seem very nervous," Sun Wen curiously looked at him, "Why the excitement over someone else’s wedding?"

"Seeing him getting married, I’m excited."

"Holy shit, you aren’t gay, are you?!"

At that, Gao Xin and the others moved their chairs slightly aside, maintaining a distance.

"I have a girlfriend," Qin Guanglin pointed to the other side, then looked back at them, "You single guys are the real gays."

"How does being single mess with you?!" Gao Xin retorted.

Qin Guanglin looked puzzled, "If you’re not gay, why don’t you find a girlfriend?"

"..."

"..."

Gao Xin spat blood.

Who the hell said I stopped looking?!

The point is, I just can’t find anyone!!

Xiao Yu stood on the stage and gave Zhou Nan a gentle kiss. After they parted, he glanced at Qin Guanglin, which instantly made him even more nervous.

Damn it, I knew I shouldn’t have agreed to this show!

The whole room burst into applause. Xiao Yu smiled and waved his hand. Just as he was about to signal Qin Guanglin, Sun Wen and a few others started chanting.

"Cross-cupped wine, cross-cupped wine!"

"Have a drink!"

"You still owe a cross-cupped wine!"

As they chanted, other tables started shouting too. The host hurriedly ran to the side, picked up a glass of wine and a glass of juice, handed the juice to the pregnant bride, and let them continue.

Qin Guanglin breathed a sigh of relief, grabbed a glass of wine from the side, and gulped it down to bolster his courage.

Sun Wen noticed his action and grew even more curious, "Is there a program?"

"Yeah, there is."

"What program?" Hearing Qin Guanglin admit it, he suddenly became interested.

So nervous, what’s he planning to do?

"Guess."

"... I hate two types of people the most, the first kind is you guys who only speak half a sentence."

Sun Wen huffed as he looked toward the stage, trying to figure out what was going on.

"And the second type?" Gao Xin, hearing their conversation, couldn’t help but ask.

"Guess," Sun Wen said with a smile.

"... From now on, you two keep your distance when I’m driving; otherwise, I’m afraid I won’t be able to resist running you over."

Gao Xin very seriously warned the two.

When the bouquet flew diagonally towards him, Qin Guanglin caught it accurately with his hands. The girls gasped in surprise, and Gao Xin and his friends all froze, staring blankly at him.

"Playing big, huh..."

Sun Wen was dumbfounded and vaguely guessed what was happening.

Zhou Nan turned around, relieved that the throw hadn’t gone off target, and linked arms with Xiao Yu, winking at Qin Guanglin.

He Fang watched Qin Guanglin take a deep breath, glanced at the stage, and helplessly pursed her lips, standing with crossed arms waiting for him to come.

They had played this game once before, and after talking for so long, they were still pulling this stunt.

Seeing Qin Guanglin stride towards her, He Fang smiled at him, waiting for him to hand her the bouquet, her hand already reaching out halfway but froze mid-air.

Why is he kneeling?

Her heart skipped a beat; Xiao Yu’s whistle sounded at that moment.

Whew~

The atmosphere quieted for a moment. Everyone’s eyes were on the kneeling best man, the whistle echoing for two seconds, then the mood exploded.

"Wow!"

"Lin’s got game!"

"Whew~!!"

Not to be outdone, Sun Wen put his pinky in his mouth and blew an even louder whistle than Xiao Yu, drowning out the crowd noise, "Go Lin!"

"Teacher He."

Qin Guanglin ignored the surrounding noise, looked up steadily at He Fang, feeling an unprecedented calm, left hand holding the bouquet, right hand pulling out a set of key rings from his pocket.

In addition to car keys and new house keys, there was also a shiny ring hanging on it.

"Will you marry me?"

"Say yes!"

Zhou Nan held her hands to her mouth, shouting with a laugh.

"Say yes!"

Xiao Yu shouted at the top of his lungs.

The happiest moment, letting the best man and maid of honor continue the happiness, meant more than just a feast and drink at a wedding.

"Who puts a ring on a keychain, you hopeless straight guy."

He Fang muttered softly as she took the bouquet and keychain, seemingly embarrassed, lowering her head and blinking hard.