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Chapter 1490 The Wedding Night
Ouyang Yujian's meaning was clear: he accepted Jin Yanxi's apology, but also criticized Jin Yanxi's methods of pursuing girls as dishonest, while also stating that he would not give up on Leng Qingqiu!
Jin Yanxi didn't say anything upon hearing this, but his fingers clenched tightly, because he thought this person was mentally ill.

Leng Qingqiu was his girlfriend whom he had openly pursued, and they had even set a wedding date. Yet Ouyang Yujian was still here, saying that he had stolen Leng Qingqiu away.

You never even owned it, yet you have the nerve to say he stole it?

Just then, Leng Qingqiu came in from outside, carrying a bowl of porridge. When she saw Jin Yanxi, she paused for a moment, put the porridge on the bedside table, and didn't even look at him.

Jin Yanxi stood in the ward for a while longer, knowing she was still angry, then turned and left helplessly.

As he exited the hospital, he stood on the steps and lit a cigarette.

He disliked Ouyang Yujian, but he knew his father's analysis made sense.

His kick pushed Leng Qingqiu towards Ouyang, so he apologized to turn the situation around.

Jin Yanxi visited all the best flower shops in the city, and hundreds of bouquets of lilies filled the Leng family's backyard.

It wasn't just a simple flower delivery; he included a note in each bouquet that read, "Qingqiu, I'm sorry."

When Leng Qingqiu opened the window, she was dazzled by the lilies that filled the yard.

She stood by the window for a long time, and although she didn't say anything, she felt much better.

In addition, after hearing from Ouyang Yujian that Jin Yanxi had apologized to him, he was already somewhat swayed.

After Jin Yanxi sent out the flowers, he also had two huge banners made.

The next morning, Jin Yanxi arrived at the dormitory building of Rende Girls' Middle School and shouted Leng Qingqiu's name.

"Qingqiu, I was wrong!" After shouting, Jin Yanxi stood up straight and opened his arms, like Jesus on the cross, looking up at the building.

Meanwhile, two huge red ribbons rolled down from above across from the dormitory, each bearing the words "I love you".

The wind made the cloth flutter loudly, and everyone in the girls' dormitory came to the window to watch this romantic scene, bursting into enthusiastic applause.

Leng Qingqiu poured a bucket of cold water downstairs, then went downstairs in embarrassment and anger to chase the person away.

Looking at Jin Yanxi, who was soaked to the bone, Leng Qingqiu said coldly:
"Alright, we're even now. Don't come looking for trouble with me again!"

Jin Yanxi said with a rare serious expression, "Qingqiu, everything I've done is for you!"

"I don't need it!" Leng Qingqiu said coldly.

"I really didn't mean to do what happened with Ouyang!" Jin Yanxi said with a serious expression.

"And what was the result?" Leng Qingqiu shook her head and asked.

"The result is... the result is that I can't live without you!" After saying that, he hugged Leng Qingqiu tightly and then spun her around in a classic hug.

After Jin Yanxi finished speaking sweet words, Leng Qingqiu was moved.

Leng Qingqiu looked up at him, nodded gently, and temporarily forgave Jin Yanxi. Then the two embraced.

She couldn't tell whether she was moved by the lilies, by the two foreign words, or by Jin Yanxi's "I can do anything for you" attitude.

Jin Yanxi reached out and took her hand. This time she didn't pull away. The wedding was set for the eighth day of the eleventh lunar month.

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On the wedding day, the area in front of the Jin Mansion became lively early in the morning, with cars parked everywhere and guests arriving in an endless stream.

Most of the prominent figures in Beiping were present, including ministers, heads of various departments, representatives from foreign embassies, and Jin Quan's former subordinates, filling the front hall in a large crowd.

The Cadillac was parked at the gate, with a large red ribbon tied to the front of the car. The ribbon trailed down and wrapped around the side mirrors, creating a jarring contrast with the black paint.

The grooves around the car body were filled with bunches of lilies, their white petals trembling gently in the morning breeze.

Upon seeing the design of the wedding car, Lin Hao's lips twitched slightly.

The car was covered in lilies, with red ribbons on the front. A group of people were playing drums and gongs. It was supposed to be a joyous wedding, but it looked like a funeral.

From a distance, this vehicle doesn't look like a wedding procession; it looks more like a hearse being taken to a cemetery outside the city.

It's no wonder that after Leng Qingqiu married into the Jin family, the Jin family declined rapidly, and apart from Jin Yanxi, everyone else had a hard time.

Never mind, it's not his wedding day today, so it's not appropriate to comment on other people's affairs, especially this kind of joyous funeral, no, wedding.

The wedding procession returned quickly, with the suona band and the gong and drum team playing a lifeless tune.

Jin Yanxi, dressed in a navy blue suit with his hair slicked back, opened the car door with a grin and greeted Leng Qingqiu as she stepped out.

Leng Qingqiu wore a white wedding dress, not the kind with a train like those in Western churches, but a modified style that blends Chinese and Western elements.

A white veil covered her entire head, adorned with pearl headdresses, leaving only her face exposed. The bizarre design made her face appear even paler.

The two turned around and waved to the crowd, like actors taking their final bow on stage.

"The more I look at her, the more she looks like a nun!" Lin Hao really couldn't appreciate the attire, which was neither Chinese nor Western.

Not only the wedding dress, but the entire banquet venue was the same.

A wedding with Chinese-style wedding procession, Western-style etiquette, and Chinese-style decorations—it all looks bizarre.

Originally, Jin Quan and his wife were sitting in the hall, waiting for their daughter-in-law to serve tea. However, in order to conform to Western etiquette, the newlyweds ended up bowing three times to their parents.

"Damn it, it looks more and more like a funeral parlor!" Lin Hao didn't say it aloud, but complained to himself.

After a series of strange rituals, the marriage certificates were exchanged. That's right, the two marriage certificates were stamped with personal seals, and then the best man and maid of honor helped to exchange the certificates.

Lin Hao stood on the steps for a while, and Bai Xiongqi beside him said with a strange expression:

"The Jin family's ostentatious display is a blend of Chinese and Western styles, quite grand and sophisticated."

Lin Hao smiled but didn't reply. Bai Xiongqi clearly sensed something was amiss; it was obviously not something nice.

Not far away, Deputy Chief of Staff Shen seemed to be speaking in hushed tones with a director from the Ministry of Transport, wearing a polite smile, but his eyes kept glancing in Jin Quan's direction out of the corner of his eye.

Jin Quan stood at the entrance of the main hall to greet the guests, dressed in a black long robe, his hair neatly combed, and a smile on his face that was rarely seen in the past few months.

"Chief of Staff Kim, congratulations!" Lin Hao said with a smile.

Others also offered their blessings, and then Jin Quanfen smiled and shook hands with Lin Hao and several important figures.

"Thank you, Chief of Staff Lin, and thank you, Deputy Chief of Staff Shen of the Beiyang Army, for gracing us with your presence!" He smiled and nodded to Deputy Chief of Staff Shen, patting Bai Xiongqi on the shoulder with a friendly gesture, just like before.

Then, he calmly said, "Thank you all for attending my son's wedding. Please come in!"

Faced with Jin Quan's disregard for him, Bai Xiongqi's smile was completely different from before.

He used to be Jin Quan's protégé, and his smile towards Jin Quan was full of respect and flattery, but the Jin family not only failed to give him an explanation.

He was, after all, the Minister of the Interior, yet he came to the wedding and didn't even bother to introduce himself, which showed how lowly he was in Bai Xiongqi's eyes. Jin Quan naturally sensed Bai Xiongqi's unusual behavior, but although he didn't show it on his face, he was already thinking several things.

After Deputy Chief of Staff Shen walked over, he stood in the porch, looking at the elegantly dressed guests filling the courtyard, and the smile on his face faded a little.

Lin Hao sat in an inconspicuous corner of the hall, drinking tea. He saw Jin Quan's forced composure and knew exactly what was going on.

The pressure from the Beiyang Deputy Chief of Staff was considerable, and Bai Xiongqi no longer treated Jin Quan with the respect due to a teacher. Jin Quan was in dire straits both internally and externally, and he was getting anxious.

The wedding ceremony lasted for nearly an hour.

Lin Hao sat downstairs drinking tea. Next to him, Bai Xiongqi was chatting with a director from the Ministry of the Army, speaking in a low voice, probably about the allocation of military supplies.

Lin Hao ignored the conversation and glanced at the crowd, where he saw Jin Meili standing next to the bride, holding Leng Qingqiu's bouquet.

As a bridesmaid, she wore a pale yellow dress, her hair was tied with a bow, and she had big eyes and a petite figure, exuding a lively and agile charm.

She noticed Lin Hao looking at her, her lips curled up slightly, then she quickly pursed them, shyly turning her face away and pretending to talk to the person next to her.

Lin Hao withdrew his gaze, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and a smile appeared on his lips, because he had discovered Jin Quan's scheme.

Knowing Jin Quan's plans, Lin Hao didn't mind at all; on the contrary, he was happy about it.

Jin Quan had been watching Lin Hao closely all day, waiting for an opportunity.

The guests were all seated, and after several rounds of drinks, the atmosphere was lively.

Deputy Chief of Staff Shen had already left. He had already given Jin Quan a lot of face by showing up and completing the necessary procedures, so he excused himself and left early.

When Jin Quan saw him to the door, Deputy Chief of Staff Shen patted Jin Quan's arm, said a few words of congratulations, and then got into the car. The car window rolled up, obscuring his face, which never revealed his thoughts.

Jin Quan stood at the door for two seconds, then turned around and walked back, his steps quickening as he did so.

Back in the main hall, Jin Quan walked up to Lin Hao with a wine glass in his hand.

"Chief of Staff Lin, come, come, I'm in a good mood today, let's have a few more drinks." He smiled as he filled Lin Hao's glass, then filled his own, clinked glasses, and drank it all in one gulp.

Lin Hao drank with him, and Jin Quan poured him another cup.

"Chief Lin, this toast is for you. You have made tremendous contributions to the current state of Beiyang's finances!" Then they toasted again.

Jin Quan drank more alcohol than usual today, his face was flushed, but he was still very clear-headed.

He served as an official for over a decade, and the skills he honed at the dinner table were not for nothing.

He poured himself another glass and said in a more casual tone than before:
"Chief Lin, you haven't tried my Mei Li's osmanthus cake yet, have you? I'll have her make you a box to take back with you later."

Lin Hao found this a bit strange, but didn't think much of it and picked up his glass to drink another glass with him.

The third cup, the fourth cup, the fifth cup.

Jin Quan came up with one reason after another, from celebrating the wedding to thanking Lin Hao for his contributions to the Beiyang government's finances.

She expressed her gratitude for Jin Yanxi's support and said she would stay in touch with him often.

"Come on, let's have another drink!"

Lin Hao had a good tolerance for alcohol, but he couldn't keep up with Jin Quan, who had spent most of his life drinking in official circles. By the last few rounds, he was already a little unsteady on his feet.

Seeing that he was almost ready, Jin Quan personally led him to the guest room to rest.

Jin Quan pushed open the door, settled Lin Hao on the bed, and as he came out, pulled Mrs. Jin, who was standing by the door, aside and whispered:

"Send Mary over here?" Mrs. Jin was taken aback and said, "Sir, what are you doing?!"

Jin Quan didn't explain, he only said, "Do as I say!"

Mrs. Jin stood there, her expression shifting from surprise to hesitation, then from hesitation to determination, before turning and walking away.

Jin Quan stood in the corridor, not returning to the main hall.

The noise from the banquet could be heard through several walls. After Jin Yanxi finished toasting, he couldn't wait to go to the bridal chamber.

Jin Meili was also very happy today, and since she was at home, she drank some wine. Half-drunk and half-awake, she was taken to Lin Hao's room by Mrs. Jin.

"Meili, Chief Lin has had too much to drink, you must take good care of him!" Mrs. Jin's voice was not loud, her face was expressionless, but her fingers clenched her handkerchief slightly.

Jin Meili was stunned for a moment, her mind not yet processing what was happening. She glanced at Mrs. Jin, then at the bedroom door.

"Isn't he resting in the guest room? Would it be inappropriate for me to go and take care of him?" Jin Meili asked, though she was quite drunk.

"It's alright, haven't you always liked him?" Mrs. Jin said, then whispered a few more words in Jin Meili's ear, finally urging her on:
"How can you miss such a good opportunity? You'll have to make it a done deal then!"

"Besides, you don't want to let Bai Xiuzhu get away with this, do you? If you miss this opportunity, you might never find another one like it!"

After saying that, he left straight away, walking faster than usual, as if afraid that his conscience would bother him.

Jin Meili hesitated for two seconds at the door. Under the influence of alcohol, she felt that what Mrs. Jin said made sense, so she subconsciously pushed the door open and went in.

The bedroom light was on, but only a small lamp was lit by the bedside, casting a dim, yellowish light.

Lin Hao lay on the bed with his eyes closed, breathing heavily. Two buttons of his shirt collar were undone, and there were fine beads of sweat on his forehead.

A bowl of cold tea sat by the bedside, probably prepared by the servants. The tea had gone cold, and a fine layer of water droplets had condensed on the inside of the cup.

Jin Meili walked over, took a towel, and gently wiped the sweat from his forehead.

As she wiped herself, the effects of the alcohol began to rise, and as she looked at Lin Hao's handsome face and chiseled features, she became increasingly confused.

For some reason, feeling the heat emanating from Lin Hao, Jin Meili secretly kissed him on the cheek.

Once they started kissing, they couldn't stop. They weren't satisfied with just kissing each other on the cheek, and they kissed Lin Hao's lips instead.

With the prize practically delivered to his doorstep, how could Lin Hao let it slip by? The Jin family had schemed and plotted to get Jin Meili into his bed, so how could Lin Hao let them down?

Jin Meili quickly realized something was wrong; Lin Hao had actually kissed her back.

Before she could even react, she was lost in Lin Hao's breathtaking kiss.

"Ugh... um...!"

Jin Meili did not refuse; instead, she began to cooperate with Lin Hao.

Gradually, a strong sense of passion and desire filled Jin Meili's eyes.

Looking at the delicate girl beneath him, Lin Hao couldn't help but feel great pity for her, and his movements became exceptionally gentle.