The Female Cannon Fodder With Boundless Merits -
Chapter 592 - 596: Singlehood (21)
Chapter 592: Chapter 596: Singlehood (21)
Tan Zhi followed Su Li as they walked forward, only to come face to face with Wan Shimin, who was dressed to the nines and sporting a face full of smug satisfaction as he greeted his guests.
Wan Shimin also caught sight of the two women opposite him.
Even if he had wanted to ignore them, it would have been impossible. The two women were so beautiful, they were as if stars had descended to the Mortal World; amidst the crowd, they stood out so starkly that all you could see at first glance were their figures.
Especially the one in front, Su Li. Her presence was even more commanding than before, and her beauty was much more dazzling than it had been three years ago.
This particular person had left a very deep psychological impact on him, making him extremely cautious when seeking female companionship thereafter, for fear of encountering another whose interior didn’t match her exterior.
Although it had been three years since they last met, Wan Shimin felt no strangeness towards Su Li; in fact, he understood her even better than before.
With his father taking up his cause, both father and son were very much focused on Zhu Zhuhua, this daughter, harboring the same thoughts.
Now, he had found a better woman to marry. The other party didn’t even have the kind of news that would involve a man, which meant he understood her situation all too well.
As for Tan Zhi...
Wan Shimin’s impression of her was not as strong.
But Tan Zhi had always been the type to adeptly manage relationships, and after being tempered by society, she shed her youthful naivety, and the unique glow that was hers alone shone through. Had Su Li not been there, Tan Zhi too would have been the object of pursuit.
The appearance of such two beauties caused Wan Shimin’s smile to broaden a touch further.
Perhaps it was the joyousness of the occasion, but at that moment Wan Shimin seemed to have reverted to his former self - the wealthy and privileged young master.
Tan Zhi’s eyes widened incredulously.
Was this man really one and the same with that despicable and shameless person from three years ago?
Well, one had to admit, Wan Shimin’s current demeanor was indeed quite intimidating.
If you were to spread the word, no one would believe he could do something as lowly as he had in the past.
Full of questions, Tan Zhi maintained a template-like polite smile on her face, despite what Su Li had said, revealing nothing unusual.
Wan Shimin walked straight toward Su Li and her.
Next to him was a group of fair-weather friends, and from their back-and-forth banter, it seemed these were the same people who had hung around Wan Shimin before the Wan Family fell from grace.
"Well, isn’t this the beauty from Su University... Take a look, isn’t my wedding lavish..."
"Lucky for you, if it weren’t for my blessing, you probably wouldn’t have the chance to gain such experiences at this kind of high-class event in your lifetime."
Hearing Wan Shimin’s tone, the few men circling him exchanged meaningful looks and discreetly made an ’OK’ gesture with their fingers behind their backs.
It was their customary signal for hunting beauties.
Look at that, the woman in front is both beautiful and without support. She’s ripe for the taking.
What decent values could you expect from the vermin who flocked to Wan Shimin?
In fact, they were even more troublesome than Wan Shimin himself.
At the very least, the Wan Family had gone bankrupt.
A fallen phoenix is inferior to a chicken, and Wan Shimin could still be shameless to that extent.
But these heirs to family fortunes would be even more lawless.
Tan Zhi, understanding all too well the dirt that lurks in the shadows, pulled anxiously on Su Li’s hem.
"There’s nothing good about attending this kind of person’s wedding. Let’s leave early."
Su Li pursed her lips into a smile that had all of Wan Shimin’s entourage staring outright.
She pinched Tan Zhi’s cheeky little face, so bouncy and soft.
What a cute and silly girl.
"No worries. For the sake of today’s bride, we should still show our respect."
Before Wan Shimin and the others could ponder the meaning behind Su Li’s words, they saw the bride of the day, surrounded by a dozen bridesmaids, walking towards them like a star amongst the moonlit night.
Seeing Su Li, Xue Li’s eyes lit up before she picked up her skirt hem and hurried over.
The previously arrogant Wan Shimin immediately straightened his tie around his neck, adjusted his clothes, and beamed a toothy smile as he went to meet her.
His voice was so tender it could wring out water, artificially deepened, carrying a seductive sweetness as he softly called, "Wife...."
Wan Shimin’s gang of fair-weather friends also quickly got their act together, standing straighter.
"Sister-in-law...."
"Little sister...."
But Xue Li treated them as if they were air, not even glancing at Wan Shimin and his group.
Her target was Su Li.
One of the twelve bridesmaids, the girl with the most ethereal beauty, as if she were a lotus emerging from water, harbored threads of malice and disgust, glaring harshly at Wan Shimin.
However, her behavior was quickly covered up by a few others nearby.
After some hushed whispers, the girl regained her composure.
Like the bride, these bridesmaids were also extremely indifferent towards the groom, as if even giving him an extra glance was a waste of their time.
Wan Shimin’s outstretched hand awkwardly hung in midair.
As he brushed past Xue Li, the smile on his lips gradually stiffened into a rigid expression.
Wan Shimin felt he had lost all face and was extremely angry, desiring to vent.
But his throat felt as if something were stuck in it, and he couldn’t open his mouth no matter what.
He didn’t dare...
Getting Xue Li’s favor was as lucky for him as winning a jackpot.
The rise of the Wan Family was all dependent on Xue Li.
Despite his pompous demeanor now, it was all a façade.
Wan Shimin’s so-called friends all looked at each other in dismay.
Xue Li was someone they had not heard of before, but three years ago she emerged as a dark horse within their circle, viciously biting off a big chunk of the cake.
Even when they joined forces to besiege her, they couldn’t handle her; they could only watch helplessly as she became the ultimate victor.
They couldn’t have imagined that this iron lady would fancy a loser like Wan Shimin.
Had they known, they would have made their move.
Although Xue Li looked rather plain and sported short hair, devoid of feminine tenderness, her formidable nature couldn’t be denied.
They had only reconnected with him because Wan Shimin seemed to have gotten close to her.
But it looks like the development of the situation was not quite right...
In their circle, lack of ability was forgivable, but not having a good read on situations meant certain failure.
Perhaps they misunderstood something about Xue Li and Wan Shimin’s relationship?
Not to mention the bride and groom’s relationship seemed extremely odd, but even Wan Shimin himself was confused.
He had never been married, so don’t lie to him....
Even if a couple was about to get married, even if they were strangers bound by an arranged marriage, it wouldn’t normally be like this.
Looking at the bride’s actions, it was clear she treated the groom like an accessory.
And an unwanted one at that.
The bridesmaids, breathing in sync with the bride, seemed to hold their noses high.
That’s how it seemed to Wan Shimin, anyway.
He felt so suffocated, but even if it killed him, he wouldn’t dare to lose his temper.
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