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Chapter 590 Wedding

And so, the father and daughter appeared hand in hand before the crowd, eliciting gasps of admiration followed by words of praise.

Taiji stared at Hua Yan, who looked like a fairy, and was stunned for a moment. He knew Hua Yan was beautiful and had seen her before, but today's Hua Yan still gave him a visual shock.

It's so beautiful! Even if there were gods in this world, they couldn't be more beautiful than this!

Wearing a pure white wedding dress, paired with Hua Yan's flawless face, delicate features, pert nose, clear, smiling eyes, and pink lips, she was like a perfect work of art.

There is a sense of intimacy, but also a subtle distance that makes people hesitant to approach and only able to observe from afar.

Ever since Hua Yan cultivated her indestructible body in Plum Blossom Valley, this feeling of indifference and aloofness has become increasingly clear, so people who are not close to her dare not approach her.

Taiji could see nothing else but stare intently at Huayan.

At this moment, Hu Zhiang, Haitao, Bao Qixuan, Chu Ge, and Fu Lin were also staring at Hua Yan, frozen in place.

The gift in Hu Zhiang's hand fell to the ground with a "thud," but no one noticed because the melodious music masked all the discordant sounds.

Hu Zhiang himself was unaware that his mind was somewhat out of control. In his previous life, he had never seen Hua Yan like this, because when he met her, she was already married.

Hu Zhiang did not attend the wedding in Shengjing, nor did Hua Yan tell him that he had been busy with the military factory abroad.

Hu Zhiang had imagined Hua Yan wearing a wedding dress countless times, and he had designed countless scenarios for her, but all of them were defeated by the current Hua Yan.

She was so beautiful. The woman he had loved for two lifetimes, at this moment, truly had no chance of ever belonging to him again. A sudden, inexplicable pain shot through Hu Zhiang's heart; he felt like he was suffocating. His eyes inexplicably reddened, and two clear tears streamed down his face.

He had regrets in his past life because when he met Hua Yan, she was already married, and he was not good enough. Although he had feelings for her, he felt more ashamed of himself.

But in this life, they clearly knew each other long ago, and he was working hard to improve himself, so why was there still no chance? Could it be that he and Hua Yan only had brotherly and sisterly feelings, and no romantic feelings?

Hu Zhiang, who had already given up, still felt regret and resentment upon seeing Hua Yan. But no matter how much resentment he felt, he was powerless to change the situation. Even if Taiji wasn't exceptionally good, and even if Hua Yan had no romantic feelings for him whatsoever, there was nothing he could do.

Looking at the tall and handsome Taiji, Hu Zhiang had to admit that he and Hua Yan were a perfect match. He sighed softly, consoling himself: even married couples get divorced! He and Hua Yan would always be brother and sister, and being able to protect her forever was enough.

Now in his forties, Hu Zhiang had no intention of settling down after seeing Hua Yan get married. He wanted to devote himself to Hua Yan and didn't want to be disturbed. As for the matter of the Hu family continuing the lineage, he didn't want to consider it; there were others to take care of that! If it weren't for Hua Yan, he wouldn't have been found.

Fortunately, five years after Hu Zhiang disappeared, Hu Xiang and Zhihui had another son. When they found Hu Zhiang, they didn't tell him about the child, fearing he would think they had abandoned him. So they raised the other son in their hometown until Hu Zhiang went to university, at which point they finally confessed.

Hu Zhiang showed no emotional fluctuation because he was mentally mature enough to accept the news. This is also why Hu Zhiang felt no pressure to get married.

Hu Xiang and Zhihui had urged him to get married many times, but Hu Zhiang never gave them a perfunctory answer. He said very firmly that he would definitely get married when he wanted to, and he would never get married if there was no suitable person.

Now that Hu Zhiang is in his forties, Hu Xiang and Zhihui no longer try to persuade him, because their second son has started his own family and given them a grandson.

The other men, seeing Hua Yan stunned, sighed silently, their mouths filled with bitterness. They had tried, but there was simply no chance. No matter how unwilling they were, they had to face reality, because they were indeed no match for Taiji.

Liu Fengzhi felt indifferent towards Hua Yan. She had come to the wedding simply to join in the fun and to see what Kyoto was like. As for the fact that it was her daughter Hua Yan getting married, she felt some resistance. Neither Hua Jiao nor Hua Rong's weddings were this grand and elaborate. She was indignant; why should Hua Yan be treated differently, being treated as a superior daughter?

Haha! This is Hua Yan, who was disliked by Liu Fengzhi since childhood. Even getting married is met with disapproval from her own mother. She's really had a tough life.

Back in Shengjing, Master Tong had already told her that although she and Liu Fengzhi had a mother-daughter bond, they lacked the affection of mother and daughter. That was fate, so she had to accept it.

When Hua Jingxing placed Hua Yan's hand in the stunned Taiji's, this usually strong man's eyes reddened, and he said in a hoarse voice:

"Taiji, I'm entrusting Jiu'er to you. You must unconditionally guarantee her happiness for the rest of her life. If there's anything you're not satisfied with, don't hurt her. I unconditionally support your return, and I will accept it unconditionally."

"Dad! Don't worry, Jiu'er's happiness is my happiness. Returning her is out of the question, but I'm worried that one day she might want to return her. You must speak up for me then!"

Taeji's eyes were filled with stars; he was blissfully unaware of his surroundings.

Sitting in her seat, Chu Xiu was sobbing uncontrollably. She had done the same thing at the wedding in Shengjing, and had been glared at several times by Liu Fengzhi. She just couldn't help it; she was happy for Hua Yan, but also reluctant to part with her.

Hai Yitian patted Chu Xiu on the shoulder to comfort him.

Even Wang Yun, who was sitting next to Chai Lu, and Deng Zhi, who was sitting next to Liang Dong, had red eyes and were smiling, but tears were about to fall.

Although their relationship with Hua Yan wasn't as close as Chu Xiu's, they had watched Hua Yan grow up, and they felt a mix of relief and reluctance.

Hua Jiao, Hua Rong, Liang Xin, and Liang Yin were also crying their eyes out; they probably hadn't cried this much even at their own weddings. Their tears contained both joy for their sisters and reluctance to part.

Qiu Bao and Fang Hua hid in the crowd, quietly watching the happy Hua Yan, and were happy for her.

Seeing this emotional scene, the host joked:

"You two are the perfect match, you're sure to be happy, otherwise you'll incur the wrath of heaven and the resentment of the people."

"Grandpa, don't worry! He hasn't slept well for days trying to marry your daughter; that shows how much he cherishes her."

Hua Jingxing nodded and walked off the stage with a sense of relief.

The host handed the microphone to Hua Yan and said with a smile:

"Beautiful and elegant bride, why don't you say a few words first? I think your husband needs to calm down."

Hua Yan took the microphone and said gracefully:

"Thank you to all the guests, relatives and friends who are here today. Having you witness my happy moment makes this happiness a hundredfold."

Taeji is my destined love, the only love in my life. I thank God for bringing him back into my life, giving it a new lease on life.

Taiji's tears, affected by Earth's gravity, slid down quickly.

"Thank you to my parents-in-law, Mr. Tairan and Ms. Shengfang, for raising Taiji to be such an outstanding person, allowing him to grow up in a loving family, and then passing on this love."

Tai Ranzhi and Sheng Fang smiled and nodded with relief. What they didn't know was that Hua Yan's words had a deeper meaning: that they were both living well in this life.

"I am grateful to my parents for giving me life and raising me, for giving me boundless love, and for letting me know the preciousness of family."

Thank you, my sisters, for being there for me as I grow, and for surrounding me with love.

Hua Jingxing couldn't hold back his tears no matter what she said, while Liu Fengzhi nodded contentedly. Hua Jiao and Hua Rong, on the other hand, wore happy smiles.

"Thank you to my godmothers, Ms. Chu Xiu and Ms. Wang Yun, and to my godfathers, Mr. Hai Yitian and Mr. Chai Lu. It is you who have given me a bond of kinship beyond blood ties."

"Thank you, Mr. Liang Dong and Mr. Qiu Jiu. It is your unwavering support and companionship through thick and thin that has given me another source of kinship."

Everyone laughed with red eyes, especially Qiu Jiu, who kept wiping his eyes and grinning foolishly.

"Mr. Fu Lu and Mr. Rong Lu, you made me realize how wonderful the connection between people is. That inexplicable trust not only allowed us to start a business together, but also to enjoy caring for each other."

Mr. Rongyao, Mr. Ronghua, it is your unconditional trust that has not only brought me wealth but also kinship. Although I am not your daughter, you have treated me as your own. Although I have never made any promises to you, in my heart I already consider you as family, just like Mr. Hua Jingxing.

Ronglu and Fulu nodded with satisfaction, but Rongyao and Ronghua were a little overwhelmed. The two brothers looked at each other and felt that all their efforts had been worthwhile.

Afterwards, Hua Yan thanked many people, mentioning Gao Wei, Liu Heming, and Men Buhui, as well as Ye Maosheng, Fu Youguo, and even Old Wang, albeit subtly. She also mentioned Gao Zhanpeng, Zhang Fan, Hu Xiang, Chu Mosheng, the Fu brothers, the Rong brothers, the Jiang brothers, the Su brothers, the Kang brothers, Liu Quan, Zhang Tao, and others—briefly mentioning everyone she could think of.

"Without you, there would be no Huayan today. Thank you. I will carry your best wishes with me and start a new chapter in my life."

I also hope that everyone here will be safe, joyful, happy, and healthy! Thank you!

Hua Yan's speech lasted for more than ten minutes, which surprised the host. Not only was she beautiful, but she was also so insightful; she was truly remarkable. The host admired her inwardly.

"The bride has said so much, I'm sure the groom also has a lot to share with everyone."

The host handed the microphone to Taeji.

Taiji took the microphone, looked at Huayan, and said gently:

"Thank God for letting me meet Jiu'er again. I will cherish every minute and every second I spend with her. She is more important than my life."

Previously, Hu Zhiang had heard Hua Yan say that God had allowed her to meet Taiji again. Now that Taiji was saying the same thing, he couldn't help but wonder if these two, like him, had memories of their past lives.

If that's the case, he'll have no regrets. Hu Zhiang comforted himself.

Heh! Does that mean Hua Yan remembers him too? Hu Zhiang began searching for scenes of his interactions with Hua Yan. Nothing seemed particularly special, except for Hua Yan's unconditional trust in him, which seemed somewhat off.

Hu Zhiang suppressed his suspicions and prepared to test the waters later.

The others didn't really notice anything amiss; they were all blinded by the perfect couple and didn't pay any attention to the words. Even those who did notice something simply assumed that the two had known each other before, separated, and were now finally together.

“Jiu’er’s family is my family. The people Jiu’er likes are the people I like. I am grateful to everyone who has given Jiu’er love and help. I will keep these memories in my mind. When you need me, I will go without hesitation.”

I am grateful to both sets of parents for their hard work, which allowed Jiu'er and me to focus on our careers.

Thank you to everyone who came to witness this happy moment for Jiu'er and me today. We hope we can bring you good luck as well.

Taiji's remarks were much briefer, and all the topics revolved around Huayan.

The magnificent hall, the cheerful and melodious music, and the happy smiling faces all immersed everyone in the atmosphere.

At the ensuing celebratory banquet, everyone tasted joy.

Hua Yan and Tai Ji moved about amidst the envious gazes of the crowd, each saying a few words appropriately.