Chapter 220 Damn, I'll see who dares to marry
In the grand hall of Moonview Tower, the seats were filled with guests; Ling Fan and Yun Fei sat at the table of honor as the wedding proceeded orderly.
The host on stage was a real charmer, eliciting blushes from the bride and eliciting laughter from the audience; soon, the couple began their bowing ceremony to heaven and earth.
Yun Fei, upon seeing the bride in her pristine white wedding gown, couldn't help but feel envious, fantasizing about wearing a bridal dress herself, walking down the aisle just once.
But thinking of her own status, her heart felt slightly dejected, knowing that only Xiao Chubing, the legal wife, had the right to wear a wedding gown with Ling Fan; the concubines like herself should be self-aware.
Ling Fan, noticing the meaning in Yun Fei's eyes, whispered to her, "I'll find an opportunity for you to wear one too!"
Yun Fei's eyes lit up, as she spoke softly, "You said it, actually, just wearing it with you alone would be enough!"
"By the way, why are only Ding Wanchang and Luo Juan on stage representing the elders, and I don't see the bride's parents and relatives?" Yun Fei asked curiously.
Ling Fan shook his head slightly, also perplexed, "Could it be that the bride's family doesn't agree? The conditions of Old Ding's Family are top-notch; could it be that the bride comes from an even more significant background?"
Actually, Jing He originally came from Peony Town, Danyang City of the Southern Province, and she lived with her mother, reliant on each other. After her mother passed away from illness following her high school graduation, she dropped out to work.
Later, she met a young man in a bar. Attracted by her sweet looks, he advanced towards her. Jing He, who had grown up without much care, couldn't resist his deceitful maneuvers and quickly fell for his sweet nothings.
Only later did she discover that the man was the scion of a major family, chasing her just for fun. Once he got what he wanted, his true colors showed.
Turns out the guy had psychological issues and often abused her; he had countless other women, and she was just one of them. Disheartened, Jing He tried to break up several times but was refused. Powerless against his influence, she could do nothing.
Luckily, being on her own, without any ties, she finally couldn't bear it anymore. After long deliberation, she dared not buy a regular ticket because it would be easy to be tracked, so in the end, she hopped on a black car and fled without a destination.
After much wandering, she arrived in Qingshui City of Jiangbei, just in time to find Ding Wenkang's small workshop company hiring. To survive and remain inconspicuous, she simply went for an interview at Ding Wenkang's company.
Ding Wenkang could never have imagined that his little broken company would attract a "golden peacock" like Jing He, and he immediately decided to keep her.
Jing He had exceptional abilities and worked diligently without despising the humble state of his company. She made many important decisions.
Ding Wenkang also rose to the challenge, and with their combined efforts, they slowly developed the initial small workshop.
During the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new company, Ding Wenkang suddenly proposed to her. After working together for so long, Jing He also harbored feelings for him.
Only considering her past made her feel inferior, but Ding Wenkang expressed that he didn't mind anything about her past and promised to always treat her well.
Seeing his sincerity, Jing He finally agreed, and afterwards, Ding Wenkang showered her with even more care, allowing Jing He to truly experience the taste of love.
By the time Ding Wanchang found mother and son, the two had just ended their courtship after running their love marathon. In Jing He's words, it was a double blessing; the old master was getting on in years and should be allowed to hold his grandchildren sooner rather than later.
Touched by Jing He's understanding, Ding Wenkang felt moved inside, and Ding Wanchang also began to view his future daughter-in-law more and more favorably.
Sitting in a corner, Liu Tong looked at the backs of Ding Wanchang and Ling Fan on stage, a sneer in his heart, "Heaven really is helping me; I'll give you a big present in a bit."
As it turned out, this guy was always engaged in ocean-going business, inevitably dealing with some overseas forces, and thus had formed a connection with Dragon Gate.
A few days ago, Dragon Gate had sent him some information, asking him to keep an eye out for the person in the dossier and their movements, as a master from Dragon Gate would arrive in the next few days.
The master had already arrived yesterday, and also indicated that if he had any small troubles, they could help solve them as a reward for his hard work.
Dragon Gate's network of informants within the country was almost non-existent, so naturally, they hoped that Liu Tong could do well, which also served to win people's hearts.
Upon hearing this, Liu Tong's heart swelled with joy, knowing that if he could get rid of his archenemy, Ding Wanchang, his business would surely expand a great deal.
He immediately expressed his request, and the other party indicated that after resolving the main issue today, they would help him take care of this minor nuisance.
That's why this guy showed up uninvited today, attending the wedding of Ding Wanchang's son.
However, he never imagined that Ling Fan, the person Dragon Gate had told him to watch out for, would also appear at the scene.
Therefore, he hurriedly sent a message to the Dragon Gate expert, to avoid them going to the wrong place and missing their target.
Liu Tong calculated the time, silently anticipating the scene that would unfold next.
On the stage, Ding Wanchang and Luo Juan sat in their chairs, smiling as they accepted the tea offering from the bride and groom; just as the teacup touched their lips, a sudden change occurred.
A loud "Bang!"
The doors of the hall were blasted open, and two doormen flew back inside, collapsing on the ground, unable to get back up.
Liu Tong instantly became alert. He hadn't expected Dragon Gate's expert to arrive so quickly and eagerly turned his gaze to the entrance.
Ding Wanchang's hand tightened around his teacup as he also cast a cold glance towards the hall's entrance.
Everyone present was startled by the sudden disturbance, casting doubtful looks toward the group that had barged in through the door.
Behind a tall and thinly built young man with a sinister look, followed by several others radiating murderous intent, they stormed into the hall. Staring at the bride and groom on the stage, he sneered and shouted, "Damn it, you stinking woman, you actually hide in this godforsaken place to elope with someone? You made me search so hard; let's see who dares to take her today!"
Jing He, kneeling on the stage offering tea, turned around at the sound and trembled, her face drained of color, her mind a blank.
Liu Tong's eyes widened at the scene before him, astonished. "Damn, this isn't a Dragon Gate expert? It looks like they're here to steal the bride?"
Immediately, he cast a strange look towards Ding Wanchang on stage, whose face had turned a dark shade of blue, said mockingly, "Haha, didn't expect this drama to unfold. Old Ding just can't catch a break, can he?
Raising a son only to be cuckolded, and now having his own son's wedding interrupted by a raid; just how much bad karma must one accumulate to be this unlucky!"
"Who are these people, could they be here to steal the bride?" someone whispered from below.
"Not sure, but it seems the bride has got a past, someone's showing up on her wedding day!" someone next to them said, shaking their head in surprise.
Ding Wanchang immediately stood up, his face dark with anger. He wasn't certain what was happening, but he firmly stood by his son and daughter-in-law's side.
Ding Wenkang's expression changed, stepping in front of Jing He. He knew about her past; Jing He hadn't hidden it from him, and he especially sympathized with her previous ordeal, which made him all the more considerate towards her!
What he hadn't expected was that although Jing He had been in a relationship with him in Qingshui for over two years, never contacting the outside world, her ex-boyfriend, that scumbag, still wouldn't let go and even dared to show up!
All along, he had wanted to tear that scumbag apart, never dreaming that he would have the audacity to appear before him and obsess over Jing He like a lingering ghost.
"Damn it, are you the scumbag Jing He used to know? You even dare to come here today, I'll make you kneel before Jing He and repent, or I'll break your dog legs and make you roll out the door sideways!" Ding Wenkang pointed at the intruding young man, shouting with a cold and angry voice.