This person is clearly a male protagonist in a female-oriented novel, yet he is excessively lucid.

"What did you say? That car is his?"

The bride's brother's mutterings caught in his throat. The resentment and anger on his face were replaced by extreme shock, followed by deep regret. He raised his hand and covered his still burning cheeks, his fingertips trembling slightly.

The thought of his earlier hurled insults at Yu Chenzhou and his wanton offense to Xiao Yilin sent chills down his spine. He wished he could disappear into the ground and stammered:

"I... I had no idea he was so important. I thought he was just an ordinary friend..."

The bride's face was deathly pale, and even her exquisite makeup couldn't hide the panic in her eyes. She abruptly turned to glare at her younger brother, her tone filled with resentment and disappointment, her voice trembling:

"You brainless idiot! I told you to tone it down and not cause trouble, but you wouldn't listen! You dared to act so recklessly without even knowing who they were dealing with. Now you've not only offended them, but you've also lost your wedding car!"

After she finished cursing, she gripped the hem of her wedding dress tightly, her knuckles turning white, and her eyes surging with intense resistance.

Having a luxury car worth millions to show off not only gives her face in front of relatives and friends, but also subtly highlights her "good marriage". If she had an ordinary car, the guests' gossip would only make her feel ashamed.

She bit her lip, her tone somewhat stubborn:

"I can't change the car! I absolutely can't change it! What will people think of me if I change to a regular car?"

Looking at her stubborn expression, the groom sighed helplessly:

"But my cousin has already driven the car away, and there's no time to find another luxury car now. We can't let the wedding be delayed."

The bride stood silently, her fingertips unconsciously stroking the hem of her dress, her mind racing:

Resisting the car change will only make the situation more tense. It may not only delay the wedding, but also make the groom's family think that you are willful and immature, and it will be even more detrimental to repairing your relationship with Yu Chenzhou after the wedding.

On the other hand, accepting the car exchange not only shows that she is considerate of the overall situation and wins over her in-laws, but also paves the way for winning favor with Yu Chenzhou later by adopting a "compromising" attitude.

Compared to saving face in the short term, long-term opportunities to climb the social ladder are more important.

After figuring this out, the resistance in her eyes gradually faded, replaced by a feigned understanding and forbearance. She slowly loosened her grip on her skirt, and her tone softened.

She turned to look at the groom, her face showing a mixture of grievance and forced magnanimity.

"I understand, let's change it then."

The wedding is the most important thing; we can't let a car delay the important matters. Saving face is meaningless; getting the wedding done properly is the most important thing.

These words pleased the groom and perfectly portrayed him as a reasonable person, but in reality, they were a calculated move to advance by retreating, paving the way for his own future.

Seeing this, the groom's weariness lessened somewhat, and he quickly comforted her:

"I'm sorry you had to go through this. I'll make it up to you later."

The bride gently shook her head, but in her heart she had already planned how to use this incident to get closer to her husband's family and Yu Chenzhou after the wedding.

On the other side, Yu Chenzhou led Xiao Yilin into his car, and the moment he closed the car door, he shut out the noise from the outside world.

He reached out and gently pulled Xiao Yilin into his arms, his palm warm yet firm, his tone tender yet resolute:

"I'm sorry I'm late, and I'm sorry you had to go through all that trouble."

Xiao Yilin leaned on his shoulder, her tense emotions finally relaxing, her voice carrying a barely perceptible sob:

"I'm fine, thank goodness you came."

Yu Chenzhou lowered his head and placed a gentle kiss on the top of her head, patting her back softly to comfort her.

"It's all in the past. With me here, no one will dare to bully you anymore."

You don't need to worry about the rest; I'll handle it. I won't let these troublesome things bother you anymore.

His calm tone was like a reassuring pill, putting Xiao Yilin completely at ease.

Once Xiao Yilin calmed down, Yu Chenzhou took her directly home.

Meanwhile, the bride's parents quickly learned the whole story.

The elderly couple rushed over, and after hearing what was happening, their faces turned pale and then red. The bride's mother first launched into a tirade against her son, her fingertips almost poking his forehead:

"You brat! Don't you have any sense of propriety? Who told you to provoke them? Now look what's happened, the wedding car is gone, and you've offended a big shot!"

After her outburst, she changed the subject, a calculating glint instantly appearing in her eyes. She grabbed the bride's hand and began plotting:

"We can't just let the wedding car go to waste! The drop-off fee has to be increased! It was originally set at 88,000, but now it's gone up to 388,000!"

"Don't get off the bus until they give you this much. We can't let them think we're easy to bully!"

The bride's father immediately echoed, his gaze fixed on his son with a thoughtful expression.

"That's right! He has such a wealthy relative, he doesn't care about this little bit of money."

"I can use this opportunity to ask for some money. It will save face and also give my son some money to get married. It's a win-win situation!"

The bride's heart tightened upon hearing this. She quickly pulled away from her mother's hand and whispered urgently:

"Mom, we can't do this! I know Shen Feng's family situation. They're just an ordinary family. They simply can't raise 388,000 yuan in such a short time."

Besides, we've already had a falling out with his cousin. If we ask for an exorbitant fare to get off the bus, things might escalate further...

Before she could finish speaking, her mother interrupted her sharply:

"If you can't raise the money, just borrow it! Isn't that guy driving the luxury car his cousin?"

That kid can afford a car worth millions, so borrowing a few hundred thousand is a piece of cake for him, right?

The bride's father, with a stern face, added:

"Exactly! Since things have already escalated to this point, we might as well make a quick buck one last time; it won't be a waste of all this humiliation!"

The bride frowned, her heart filled with turmoil.

She was more farsighted than her parents, knowing that if she married into the family, there was still a chance to repair her relationship with Yu Chenzhou and Xiao Yilin in the future. If the wedding was ruined because of the high "getting off the bus" fee, she might never find such a good match again.

But her parents were adamant, determined to save money for her younger brother's wedding. They tried everything, from gentle persuasion to harsh words, and her brother chimed in with agreement.

"Sis, Mom and Dad are right, we have to get this money! Otherwise, our family will lose face, and I'll have suffered for nothing!"

Caught between pressure from her parents and brother and her own future, the bride remained silent for a long time before a resolute glint flashed in her eyes.

She wants to seize her future.

She took a deep breath, looked up at her parents, and said firmly:

"I don't want this money. The wedding will proceed as planned. There's no charge for getting off the bus."

"What did you say?"

The bride's mother immediately erupted in anger, her voice suddenly rising, drawing the attention of the surrounding guests.

"Are you blinded by greed? This money is for your brother's wedding; how can you just throw it away like that?"

The bride's father also looked ashen, his tone firm and leaving no room for argument:

"Let me tell you, this isn't up to you! You need this money today, or the wedding is off!"

He then reached out to pull the bride back into the room, and started yelling at the onlookers as if he were throwing a tantrum:

"Everyone, please be the judge! That family bullied my son and tried to renege on the fare; they're looking down on us!"

The bride blushed deeply, both ashamed and angry. She abruptly shook off her father's hand, her voice rising several decibels, carrying an unprecedented firmness:

"Enough! Stop making a fool of yourself here! This is my own marriage, and I have the right to make my own decisions! I don't want the fare!"

If you keep causing trouble, I'll get a car to take you home right now!

Her eyes were sharp as she stared intently at her parents, showing no sign of backing down.

Her parents wanted to argue, but the resolute look in her eyes left them speechless. Her younger brother also wanted to speak up, but was silenced by the bride's cold gaze.

Knowing the time was right, the bride stopped pretending to pull them away and, gritting her teeth, forcibly pushed her still-cursing parents out of the banquet hall. She turned to the onlookers and forced a smile, hiding the embarrassment in her eyes.

Her plan was clear: first, use her parents to exert pressure, and at the same time, shirk responsibility;

By stepping in to stop it, she could both win over her in-laws and sever ties with her unreasonable family members, while also leaving a good impression on Yu Chenzhou and Xiao Yilin.

Sacrificing the husband's family's temporary dignity in exchange for long-term benefits is a sure-fire way to make money.

The groom witnessed this scene, and any lingering resentment he had felt vanished instantly, leaving only deep emotion and acceptance.

Faced with the choice between her family's greed and her own future, she chose to be reasonable and consider the bigger picture. Such a partner is worth cherishing.

Yu Chenzhou's uncle and aunt were also very pleased. They held the bride's hand and nodded repeatedly. After the ceremony, they led her quickly toward Yu Chenzhou's house, wanting to resolve the misunderstanding as soon as possible.

Upon arriving at Yu Chenzhou's house, the uncle stepped forward first and addressed Xiao Yilin with a face full of apology:

"Yilin, I'm so sorry. It's all because we didn't discipline you well today, and you've suffered so much."

The child knows he and his family were wrong, and came specifically to apologize to you. Please be magnanimous and don't take it to heart.

As he spoke, he gently nudged the bride beside him.

The bride stepped forward, head slightly bowed, her posture sincere, her tone full of remorse:

"Yilin, I'm sorry."

At first, I was biased and didn't stop my brother in time.

I've already persuaded my parents to leave. I'll keep a close eye on my family from now on and never let them cause this kind of trouble again.

I hope you can forgive me, and forgive my family's foolishness as well.

As she spoke, she gave a slight bow, her attitude respectful and sincere.

Looking at the sincerity in her eyes, Xiao Yilin turned to look at Yu Chenzhou beside her. Seeing his expressionless face, she sighed softly, her tone softening:

"Never mind, it's all in the past."

I'm not one to hold grudges, I just hope this kind of thing doesn't happen again.

Today is a joyous day for you, don't let these unpleasant things ruin your mood.

Yu Chenzhou put his arm around Xiao Yilin's shoulder, and although his gaze towards the bride was still distant, it had lost some of its coldness.

"Since Linlin has forgiven you, let's put this matter behind us."

But I hope you remember that whether it's wedding pranks or anything else, there must be boundaries. Respecting others is also respecting yourself and this wedding.

The bride nodded quickly: "I remember, thank you, cousin, thank you, sister-in-law."

Seeing this, the uncle and aunt finally smiled, thanked them repeatedly, and then turned and left with the bride to appease the guests and move on with the wedding ceremony.

With the help of her in-laws, she was very satisfied with the reason why she got Xiao Yilin, and originally planned to continue to deepen her relationship with them.

Unfortunately, as the National Day holiday ended, Yu Chenzhou took Xiao Yilin back to Shanghai.

As a result, all her plans failed.