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Chapter 1028: Chapter 1028: The Gift-Giver
Tang Yue’s house was filled with joy and harmony, a table full of people, lively and warm.
Imperial Dynasty Restaurant, where Shen Qingqing’s wedding banquet was held today. She also heard from Shen Yunfei that all the Lian Family members came to Jing City but went to Jianan Prefecture instead of attending the wedding banquet.
Tang Yue didn’t come, Lian Qingyang didn’t come, and none of the elders of the Lian Family came.
Shen Qingqing felt jealous in her heart, but on the surface, she still pretended as if she was oblivious to everything.
Even if Fan Ming hesitated to speak, Shen Qingqing remained calm on the surface, as if she didn’t know about this at all. She still eagerly awaited the arrival of the Lian Family members, as the wedding banquet was about to start. Seeing Lian Qingqing looking somewhat disappointed, she said, "Brother Ming, they must be heartbroken and unwilling to attend my wedding."
"No matter what, I grew up in the Lian Family, and I remember the kindness they showed me." Shen Qingqing’s big eyes were watery, looking innocent and pitiful.
"It’s okay, if they don’t come, then they don’t come. I’ll take care of you in the future." The little knot in Fan Ming’s heart disappeared when he saw Shen Qingqing’s watery eyes, and he comforted her, saying, "Qingqing, if they don’t recognize us, then we’ll let them see how our days will only get better."
"And our son." Fan Ming lovingly touched Shen Qingqing’s belly, though it was still flat, the thought of her carrying a son inside made Fan Ming extremely happy.
Shen Qingqing leaned into his arms, her gentle voice saying, "Brother Ming, it’s so good to have you."
Shen Qingqing slightly tilted her head, gazing at Fan Ming with admiration, greatly satisfying Fan Ming. What man wouldn’t want to see his woman looking up at him with admiration?
Back then, Han Zhu, aside from work, was only busy with work, for her little business, even busier than him, the big CEO. During their usual interactions, Han Zhu had no romantic interest at all, dull and lifeless, nowhere near Shen Qingqing, who was both good-looking and a jewelry designer, with a respectable job, making him proud to take her out.
Particularly when Shen Qingqing needed to be gentle, she was charming and alluring, making Fan Ming’s heart jump up and down, closely following Shen Qingqing’s every move. Along with her charming side, Shen Qingqing’s focus on her work was different from Han Zhu; though both worked, Shen Qingqing was different, making Fan Ming genuinely happy.
The wedding banquet was very lively, not far away, Han Zhu stood secretly outside the restaurant, watching Fan Ming and Shen Qingqing standing together, Fan Ming’s care and attentive warmth, that doting smile made Han Zhu’s heart feel like it was being cut by a knife.
She married Fan Ming for 17 years, endured a lot of hardships with Fan Ming, finally reaching the current situation, but she had never seen Fan Ming so thoughtful, with such a gentle gaze.
"Mom." Fan Jiaren held Han Zhu’s hand, after her previous wrist-cutting attempt, Fan Jiaren didn’t even dare to go to school, always staying by Han Zhu’s side, taking a leave for several days.
Knowing that Fan Ming was getting married today, Fan Jiaren dared not leave Han Zhu’s side for a moment, she looked at Shen Qingqing beside Fan Ming, her eyes full of hatred, as she was the one who tore their family apart.
"Mom, let’s go back." Fan Jiaren’s eyes were swollen.
"Jiaren, you don’t need to worry about me." Han Zhu’s voice was choked, but she stood straight, holding Fan Jiaren’s hand, saying, "Jiaren, you should go to school, mom won’t do anything foolish anymore."
Han Zhu turned around, looking at the cars flowing by, she said, "Mom still wants to watch you and Meiren get married, mom won’t do anything foolish anymore."
Doing something foolish once is enough.
Han Zhu wiped her tears, took Fan Jiaren’s hand, saying, "Don’t worry, mom will definitely support you in attending the best universities, gaining more knowledge."
From now on, Han Zhu will no longer live for others, but for herself, for her two daughters.
"Mom, we just want you to be okay." Fan Jiaren blinked, her young face full of worry and reluctance.
She didn’t care about attending the best universities or having a lot of money; she only cared about her mom.
"I’ll be okay, we’ll all be okay." Han Zhu gently caressed Fan Jiaren’s hand, her eyes gentle and firm.
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The wedding banquet started, Shen Qingqing was moved by Fan Ming’s actions, he made the wedding very romantic, giving her a great deal of respect before the guests, unlike a second marriage at all.
Especially attentive to Shen Qingqing, pregnant with a child, Fan Ming showered her with care and attention, making Shen Qingqing feel genuinely happy.
As the banquet came to an end, Shen Qingqing was tired and was taken to the lounge to rest. Fan Ming had just left when the door opened again.
"Brother Ming, did you forget something?" Shen Qingqing smiled and looked up from the soft sofa, feeling very comfortable. She raised her head and saw a face—both unfamiliar and familiar.
"Gu Hang, what are you doing here?"
Shen Qingqing’s face immediately darkened.
Gu Hang closed the door directly, looking at Shen Qingqing in her bright red dress, beautiful and seemingly happy.
"Today is your wedding, I’ve come to bring you a gift." Gu Hang smiled broadly, his teeth white and neat, but his smile didn’t reach his eyes.
This smile sent a chill up Shen Qingqing’s spine.
"Thank you for your blessings, I’ve accepted your thoughts, you can leave now." Shen Qingqing sat sideways, unwilling to look at Gu Hang.
However, Gu Hang had tried so hard to get in, he certainly wouldn’t just say one sentence. Gu Hang offered a box, saying, "This is my wedding gift."
"I don’t need it." Shen Qingqing refused.
Gu Hang continued, "At least we were classmates, wouldn’t you want to see what my wedding gift is?"
Gu Hang opened the box, revealing a silver bracelet, a common bracelet that looked somewhat ugly, but this ugly twist bracelet made Shen Qingqing’s face turn whiter.
Xu Mei’s bracelet, it was gifted by Xu Mei’s deceased mother.
"You..." Shen Qingqing stepped back with a pale face, her eyelashes trembling, she glanced at Gu Hang, then at the bracelet, recalling scenes from the past, Xu Mei was a very sunny person. Although she became friends with Xu Mei because she wanted to be kinder, often going to the orphanage, and that’s how she met Xu Mei.
She did it for her image, but Xu Mei was genuinely kind-hearted, even if her family wasn’t particularly wealthy, Xu Mei consistently volunteered at the orphanage on weekends. She repeatedly commented on this bracelet with Xu Mei, saying it looked heavy and ugly, and was very noticeable on the wrist.