rose ashes

May 2018, 5 was a normal day like any other. Luo Yang got up early, had breakfast as usual, and looked out the window of the villa. There was already a long line of people waiting to pick her up, waiting politely outside the door.

She just looked down at the building below, feeling it was a little unreal. It seemed as if she had just become an adult yesterday, but now she had to wear the white wedding veil that she envied others with when she was a child and get married.

There was a knock on the door downstairs, and the aunt at home ran upstairs to remind me.
"Miss, they are here to pick you up to put on makeup. If you are ready, I will go and tell them."

Luo Yang, with her cheeks lightly painted, was wearing her most common white shirt dress and carrying a cloth bag as she slowly walked down the stairs.
"It's okay, I'm fine now. I'll go down right away. Don't want to keep people waiting for too long."

Auntie was also happy, and her joy was blended into the joyful atmosphere that permeated the air. She followed Luo Yang's steps down the stairs, fearing that she would fall or get hurt, and watched her carefully.

When she pushed open the door, the grand and solemn team bowed to her in unison.
Luo Yang no longer tried to shirk her responsibility. Just like Ye Gu had said a long time ago, she should adapt to this change of identity as soon as possible. There would be many such situations in the future, and she should be able to deal with them calmly and with a generous demeanor.

This wedding was held in a little-known private estate in the suburbs of South City. Luo Yang had heard about it but had not learned the details. She had originally said that she and Ye Gu would plan the wedding together, but Ye Gu told her one day that it had already been prepared.

Ye Gu probably didn't expect Luo Yang to suddenly ask about this matter that day. Ye Gu was also stunned, but still said: "It's okay, don't worry, my mother has already taken care of this matter, you can just do your own thing, isn't your consulting firm just getting on the right track?"

Luo Yang had no choice but to give up. Besides, the work was indeed difficult and required more of her energy, so it was natural for her to stop asking about it.

There were a lot of people on the bus, including the makeup artists, and gossip is inevitable in crowded places.

Although Luo Yang doesn't speak, he won't stop others from speaking freely.

Among them was a younger girl who seemed curious about everything. Looking at the rugged winding mountain road, she wished she could stick her head out to take a look.

"Master, is this the way to the famous Rose Manor?"
She is Xiao Li, the last disciple of the internationally renowned makeup artist Zhen Li. This time is a rare opportunity for her to follow her master and participate in practice, and the girl cherishes it very much.

Zhen Li's words were not as harsh as what the outside world said. He just patted the back of the little girl's hand to suppress his voice.
"You are such a clever guy. I can't help but be curious. You must have checked it before you came here."

Facing the master's inquiring gaze, Xiaoli smiled sheepishly, scratched the back of his head, and nodded shamelessly.
Zhen Li looked at the trees outside the window rapidly retreating out of sight and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Yes, even I have only been there once. It was a private estate of a mysterious manor owner. It is said that the manor owner is a loner and has never agreed to any large-scale activities. Even since he became known to the public, he has only agreed to a handful of requests."

In fact, Zhen Li knew very little about this rose manor which was synonymous with "mystery". She had the honor of being here as a makeup artist before, but she only did makeup and hair for the hosts of the events and had never really taken a serious look at the manor. She only remembered that the roses there were numerous but not densely packed, and they were all rare varieties.

No one has ever seen the appearance of the owner of the manor. All they know are all kinds of rumors and gossip. Some say that the owner of the manor is an octogenarian and that this place is a remembrance of his deceased wife; some say that the owner of the manor is a well-managed businessman who earns his dividends like a gentleman by relying on the "mysterious" gimmick; others say that the owner of the manor is a woman with a bad temper and therefore never agrees to allow women who are prettier than her to come here. Therefore, most of the people who are allowed to hold events here are men.

There are many different opinions, but no one dares to say with certainty which one is the final conclusion.

Luo Yang was resting in the middle seat, facing the bright sunshine outside the window, while listening to the speculations of the people in the car about the owner of the manor.
She thought that perhaps the owner of the manor simply liked roses, and there might not be as many reasons as the public speculated, such as deep affection or interests.

All of this is unknown now. The moment I opened my eyes, the car body slowly stopped. There were no other vehicles around. The guests' cars had a separate parking area, and this was where the wedding host parked.

After getting off the car, Luo Yang was blinded by the glaring sunlight and couldn't open his eyes for a while. He just opened his palms slightly to block the sun's overly strong rays.

Between the gaps between her fingers, she could vaguely see the shadow gradually expanding until it completely covered the front of her.

There was a murmur of surprise around me, but everyone had a high level of professionalism and we were quickly able to get in very professionally.

Ye Gu just looked down at Luo Yang, who was stretching out her hands and half-squinting her eyes. He reached out and put his baseball cap on the top of her head with one hand.
The oppressive feeling also made Ye Gu's face disappear from her field of vision.

The resounding low voice sounded like a laugh but was more like a smile, as it spoke each word clearly into her ears.
"Don't you know to bring an umbrella, idiot."

After he finished speaking, a gust of wind quickly passed by him, and when he turned around, he only had time to catch a glimpse of the back of a man in a white T-shirt and black shorts.

Luo Yang's ears felt hot. He reached out to pull down his cap inch by inch to hide the blush on his cheeks, and the corners of his mouth slowly rose.

It has been a long time since she saw Ye Gu dressed like this. He only liked to dress like this when he was a student. Later, when she saw him when she returned to China, he was either in a suit and tie or a shirt and trousers.

Luo Yang stood there in a daze for a moment, then quickly cleared his throat and followed him in.

The manor is full of space. The central pavilion like a patio does not block the sunlight at all. Each of the hexagonal stepping stones on the flagstone road is carefully selected with unique colors. The French roses are full of antique flavor, and the integration is natural without any discordant notes or rhythm.

Luo Yang was wearing thin-soled flat shoes and stepping on the stepping stones. The touch was slightly cool but soothing, and had a magical effect that could calm people's hearts.

"The last time I came here, there were no road signs." Zhen Li frowned slightly and looked at the arrows and place names that appeared along the way as he walked.

Xiao Li poked her head out in confusion: "Master, what did you say?"

Zhen Li shook his head. "These are the signposts. They weren't there before. Maybe it's because this place is too big, so the owner of the manor reset them. He's really thoughtful."

Xiaoli didn't understand, so she just nodded: "I think it's great. This place is so big, I'm afraid I'll get lost."

Zhen Li knocked on her forehead and said, "Just stop running around. Let's go. Mrs. Ye will change her clothes and do her hair and makeup soon."
As they spoke, the two quickened their pace.

Because of the clear and detailed road signs, Luo Yang easily found the lounge and preparation room. This time, Luo Yang's wedding dress was the one Yang Yue prepared for her in advance when he realized that he was on his deathbed. The style was very simple, a white satin wedding dress with a tube top, which could well outline Luo Yang's perfect figure and skin.

The simplest style is interpreted to the fullest on Luo Yang. A white silk fold is made on the hem of the skirt to expand the area of ​​the skirt outward, creating a three-dimensional silhouette and showing the queen's aura. As an embellishment, there is a starry sky-like picture dotted with crystals extending from the right side of the chest to the waist.

Luo Yang stared at himself in the large mirror.

"Mrs. Ye! This wedding dress is tailor-made for you! It's so stunning! The white color suits you so well!"
There were many voices of praise and exclamation around him, and Luo Yang just brushed the Milky Way around his waist inch by inch.

It turns out that this was the surprise Yang Yue was talking about.

She couldn't help but have tears in her eyes, on a day that everyone thought was a happy occasion.
She missed Yang Yue so much.

But she couldn't say anything, and just forced herself to swallow her tears.

Luo Yang calmly accepted everyone's praise, but he couldn't hear the words from the person he wanted to hear the most.

Because of the pure white and clean wedding dress, Luo Yang's makeup was given a finishing touch by adding tiny but delicate broken diamond crystals to the corners of her eyes, which was the icing on the cake.

Her hair was tied up with a few strands of hair left slightly trimmed. Zhen Li looked at the perfect makeup and hair. Just as she was about to put on the pearl headband, there was a knock on the door, so she called Xiao Li to open the door.

The person who came was Ye Gu's assistant Liu Min. He just stood at the door and didn't come in. He just handed in a large velvet box.
"Please change the headdress to this. This is Mr. Ye's request."

Zhen Li didn't like others changing her designs. Although she was reluctant in her heart, she still accepted the item and decided to take a look at it before making a decision.

Luo Yang also turned around when he heard the noise at the door.

Zhen Li handed the velvet box to Luo Yang, "Mrs. Ye, this is the headdress your husband wants to change for you. Can we take a look at it first to see if it is suitable and then decide which one to use?"

Luo Yang was puzzled. Ye Gu never paid attention to these things that only girls would pay attention to, so why would he send this to her now?

Opening the box, the ruby ​​crown lies quietly and elegantly on the velvet fabric, with diamonds surrounding the rubies like the moon surrounded by stars.

The more Luo Yang looked at the style, the more familiar it looked, but his memory stalled and he couldn't rewind.

Zhen Li looked at the crown. The thin edge design was flawless. It was a classic model from Chaumet. She had an impression that it was priced sky-high.

She smiled and held up the box. "Mrs. Ye, Mr. Ye is really good to you. The crown really suits you better than the pearls."

Luo Yang looked at the glittering crown in the mirror, her heart churning. She wanted to recall why it looked so familiar to her, but she didn't know if it was because she drank last night, her good memory didn't work today.

The guests gradually arrived at the manor, and each of them was given a rose when entering. Everyone toasted each other harmoniously and happily in the rose garden, sent blessings, and marveled at the grandness of the wedding banquet.

Luo Yang lowered her eyes and looked at the sneakers she brought this morning. They were the pair of "escape" shoes that Ye Gu gave her at the engagement party. As she looked at them, she suddenly laughed out loud.

Bridesmaids Tian Tian and Sang Huaiyu were already waiting downstairs, and the best men opposite them were Bian Yao and Xi Jinzhou.

Sang Huaiyu saw that the time was almost up and he felt a little nervous as he looked at the door that was about to open. Maybe it was because his wedding was approaching and this time it was like experiencing the wedding in advance.

In the huge venue, Debussy's Moonlight played soothingly.
Ye Gu walked out slowly in a black suit. The rose brooch on his collar was particularly eye-catching. Sang Huaiyu and Tian Tian just listened to the music inside outside the door, waiting for the groom to enter.

Ye Gu has always been able to keep his composure in big situations, but at this moment, he couldn't hide his nervousness, and even Xi Jinzhou and Bian Yao behind him could sense it clearly.

Under the dreamy lights, it is like a gift from the vast Milky Way to the earth.

It wasn’t a long road, but when Ye Gu reached the platform, he wondered in his heart why it was so long.
The palms of his hands were unexpectedly sweaty. Xi Jinzhou observed carefully and stuffed a tissue into his hands where no one else could see.

Ye Gu clenched the tissue tightly, staring at the white door in front of him, his Adam's apple rolling slightly.

In a flash, a white curtain was lowered in front of the door. The camera was shaking and the image of a little boy appeared in the picture.

"Don't take pictures of me. Handsome guys don't take pictures." The little boy pretended to be cool, put his hands on his chest and turned his head away, not wanting to be photographed.
There was a sound of laughter in the camera, and a little girl appeared on the screen. Someone beside her said with a smile: "Quick, Ah He, make him laugh. Only you can control him!"

The next second, the little girl came over with a gentle smile. Before she did anything, the little boy frowned in frustration, "Okay, okay, I can take the picture..."

"Luo Yang, you are the one who has the solution to deal with Ye Gu, hahahaha!"
The innocent and pure laughter of the children can be heard in the video.

The screen gradually faded into black, and words emerged like a clear picture.
——Rose, rose, you said youth is too short, then live youth again

(End of this chapter)