A whirlwind marriage with a high-ranking official: Lights out, don't force me to take the initi

Ye Wenxi turned around, her gaze calmly meeting Xu Miao's resentful stare.

There was no smugness or anger in her eyes, only an almost transparent clarity and determination.

The voice wasn't loud, but it was clear enough for everyone around to hear it.

These words seemed to be spoken to Xu Miao, but also to all the onlookers:

"Lu Weidong and I have indeed known each other for a short time, and we have indeed officially registered our marriage."

"Do you think what happened today will make me feel ashamed or embarrassed?"

"I'm telling you, I'm not afraid of any rumors, nor am I afraid of any of your speculations."

"Lu Weidong and I got married; it was a decision we made together."

"Perhaps in your eyes, he is someone I need to use every means to 'get'."

"Then you're wrong. No man is worth me abandoning my dignity to obtain through the despicable means you speak of."

She paused, and a faint hint of pity even appeared in her eyes as she looked at Xu Miao:

"Xu Miao, I feel sorry for you. You actually gave up your self-respect and self-love for a man."

Ye Wenxi then turned to the crowd that was gradually gathering around him.

She knew in her heart that in the future, there would be many more troubles like Xu Miao's.

Her gaze seemed to pierce through the crowd, calling out to the "Xu Miaos" who existed across the distance.

"You can compete for him, use underhanded tactics, or even try to steal him away."

"You are welcome to try, you are welcome to watch."

Upon hearing this, Lu Weidong suddenly turned to look at her, his brows furrowing slightly.

But Ye Wenxi's next words instantly eased his furrowed brows.

He even subtly curved the corners of his mouth upwards.

She slightly raised her chin, her tone carrying a faint, almost pitying sarcasm.

"To me, these are all just jokes."

"Because if he gets stolen away by someone else, it only proves that he's not worthy of being my husband! Nor is he worth my affection!"

Xu Miao stared blankly at the woman in front of him.

She was not smug or arrogant.

That's Lu Weidong.

No one can match his excellence and charm.

Xu Miao cried out silently in his heart.

It's not some nobody, but someone many people look up to, yearn for, yet can never reach.

Xu Miao never imagined that a woman who truly "got" Lu Weidong would be like this.

She seemed to simply pass by his life's path with composure and tranquility.

Without even lingering, she used her own inexplicable power to make Lu Weidong willingly walk towards her.

Xu Miao stared blankly.

She seemed to be having some kind of illusion.

The dazzling Lu Weidong in her mind now seemed rather ordinary standing next to Ye Wenxi.

Ye Wenxi's powerful and confident aura was like a deep pool, steadily receiving all the gazes directed at her and suppressing the superficiality of others.

A crucial point of belief in Xu Miao's mind shattered silently.

"Xu Miao, you'd better watch yourself."

Ye Wenxi left with those final words and stopped looking at her.

Lu Weidong gestured to the gatekeeper to deal with the thugs, then turned around and gently put his arm around Ye Wenxi's shoulder.

"Let's go home," he said.

He protected her and, amidst the complex gazes of everyone, got into the jeep.

The car door closed, shutting out all the noise and prying eyes outside.

The car fell silent. Lu Weidong turned to look at Ye Wenxi. Her face was expressionless, but her brows were furrowed with fatigue and tension.

"Wenxi," Lu Weidong said softly.

"I'm fine," Ye Wenxi interrupted him, her voice low. "When we get home, don't mention what happened earlier to Mom and Dad."

"Okay." Lu Weidong replied without asking any further questions.

Ye Wenxi was not at peace.

She glanced at Lu Weidong, who was focused on driving and looking ahead.

His profile appeared somewhat hard in the light and shadow passing by the window.

If he hadn't arrived in time today, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

She had anticipated that Xu Miao would be resentful and cause trouble, but she hadn't expected him to use such direct and even dangerous methods.

I never expected things to escalate to this extent, and that it would be torn apart right here in the family compound, in full view of everyone.

Too many people have seen it; the damage has already been done.

Like a pebble thrown into the center of a lake, ripples will inevitably spread, triggering unpredictable chain reactions.

More events deviating from the original storyline are likely to follow.

Thinking of this, Ye Wenxi felt a mix of worry and a strange, trembling anticipation.

What worries her is the unknown troubles and risks.

What she was hoping for was that since the plot had already been disrupted and had deviated so much from its original course.

Does that mean that the original owner's predetermined fate of destruction could be rewritten?

Does this mean she no longer has to face divorce and that "plot-driven" ending?

The two houses were only a few buildings apart, and the jeep arrived at the Lu family's small building in no time.

The family was completely unaware of the commotion that had just occurred. When they pushed open the door, they found dinner being served.

Liu Xiuyun came out of the kitchen carrying a plate.

"You're back? Why did you take so long? Is it hard to buy books?"

"I ran into an acquaintance and chatted for a bit."

At the dinner table, the Lu family finalized the arrangements for tomorrow's wedding with Ye Wenxi.

No outside guests are invited; just family members have a lively time and go through the traditional marriage ceremony.

"That's what your dad thinks too," Liu Xiuyun said, placing a piece of pork rib on Ye Wenxi's plate.

"I'm retired now, I'm too lazy to deal with all those social obligations, it's better to have some peace and quiet."

It was finally decided that after finishing the ceremony tomorrow, the two of them would take a car back to the military base early the day after tomorrow.

Lu Weidong returned to his bedroom.

The room had been decorated to resemble a wedding room.

Red "double happiness" characters were pasted on the wall, the bed sheets were replaced with brand new red ones, and two festive pillows embroidered with mandarin ducks were placed side by side on the bed.

He looked at the glaring red on the bed, felt his throat go dry, and his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.

Meanwhile, Ye Wenxi returned to her room after taking a shower.

She was wearing a thin floral tank top.

The autumn nights are getting cooler, and the indoor heating hasn't been turned on yet.

She put on a new set of long-sleeved pure cotton pajamas that she had bought today.

Then he began to pack the books and luggage he would take with him the day after tomorrow.

As Ye Wenxi tidied up, she mentally reviewed the wedding arrangements they had discussed at the dinner table.

Tomorrow morning, my younger sister Lu Weihua will drive her to a nearby state-run hotel to book a room, which will serve as a temporary "home away from home".

Then Lu Weidong drove a decorated Jeep to "pick up the bride," and after bringing her back, he would pass over the fire pit and serve tea to his parents, thus completing the ceremony.

The young couple could arrange their own time.

There are still some large items like sewing machines that I haven't bought yet.

Ye Wenxi plans to take Lu Weidong shopping together in the afternoon after the ceremony tomorrow.

She didn't close the door, and while she was tidying up, she could see that Lu Weidong's room door was half-open, with light shining from inside.

The books and daily necessities were already packed, but looking at the newly bought clothes, the original duffel bag was no longer enough.

Thinking that Lu Weidong should have some spare luggage bags, she took the clothes and walked to his door and knocked.

As if he had been waiting for this, Lu Weidong opened the door almost immediately.

The sight behind the door made Ye Wenxi gasp for breath.

Lu Weidong had obviously just finished showering, as he was shirtless.

There was still some water on my hair that hadn't been completely dried.

Ye Wenxi's gaze followed the full chest muscles and well-defined abdominal muscles.

The shorts, hanging loosely on her hips, were pulled very low at the waist.

Two deep V-lines and taut waist lines are clearly visible, with bulging blue veins and blood vessels faintly visible under the skin.

Ye Wenxi's mind went blank for a moment.

Before she could react, Lu Weidong suddenly reached out and pulled her into the room.