I was approached by a cat-eared girl.

She also bought a gold hairpin and a gold hair ornament, which she would wear along with the phoenix crown when she got married.

As the wedding date drew closer and the weather grew cooler, Anya would often come over for a stroll. Her best friend was getting married, and she couldn't quite tell if she felt envious or something else.

Anyway, I feel a little sad.

The two worked together in the kitchen, learning from each other. Bai Xiaoqi learned to make drinks from her, and Anya learned to cook from her.

The phone was placed aside, playing Journey to the West. Anya watched it while doing her work. She thought to herself, "This stuff is so repetitive. I've seen it at least eight or ten times, if not ten. I can recite the lines by heart. What's so interesting about it?"

But this TV series is magical. No matter how many times I watch it, I will be unconsciously attracted by the plot as soon as I see it, and I will be very engrossed in watching it. It is truly a series that I never get tired of watching.

"What a pity about the Queen of the Women's Kingdom. If I were still on my pilgrimage, I would definitely stay there and marry her."

"You're a woman, she won't marry you," Bai Xiaoqi shattered her dream.

"What I mean is, if I were Tang Sanzang, what would be the point of going on the pilgrimage? Wouldn't I just be a man then?"

"It's possible that the Queen of the Women's Kingdom only took a liking to him because Tang Sanzang absolutely refused to agree. The more unattainable something is, the more desirable it becomes. If you were Tang Sanzang and were solely focused on marriage, the Queen of the Women's Kingdom might not have liked you."

“That makes some sense…” Anya couldn’t refute it. What you can’t have always seems more alluring; that’s just human nature.

"But Tang Sanzang wasn't completely against it; he was definitely tempted, as the White Dragon Horse knew best."

"?"

Bai Xiaoqi felt there was something hidden in her words. She knew best what the White Dragon Horse meant. Just as she was pondering this, she suddenly heard Anya ask, "What about you? You're getting married soon too. How do you feel?"

"I don't feel anything."

"Isn't there that feeling of anticipation, trepidation, and nervousness...?"

As she spoke, Anya leaned closer to look at the expression on her face. "Oh my, you don't feel anything yet? The word 'happiness' is practically written all over your face. Are you thinking about your wedding night with your husband?"

"Are you trying to die...?"

After playing around for a while, the two continued with their work. Anya composed herself and said, "Honestly, you've changed a lot since then."

What changes have occurred?

"I can't really describe exactly what you were like before, but you were just a little strange. But now you're obviously not strange anymore, or rather, you've become normal."

Anya couldn't quite explain it either. She used to sometimes feel that this girl didn't seem like someone from modern society. Although it was absurd, that was definitely the feeling. But not anymore.

“…”

Bai Xiaoqi didn't respond, but subtly changed the subject, "How's your elegant practice going? Have you found a boyfriend yet?"

"It's not that quick. It's not like a cabbage in the field that you can just pick at will. Besides, I sometimes want to look for it and sometimes I don't. It's so frustrating."

"why?"

"Because human beings are inherently contradictory. For example, I envy you now. When I see that you are getting married, I also want to get married."

Anya tilted her head back, sighed, and said, "But I don't even have a boyfriend."

"And that buzzing thing of yours..."

"I threw it away."

"Be careful someone else picks you up and makes you a cuckold."

"Are you trying to die...?"

The two started playfully fighting again.

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As soon as Chen Shuo opened the door, he heard noises from the kitchen. He changed into slippers and went over to take a look. Seeing the two women playing and laughing inside, he silently turned and left.

"Hey, hey, what do you mean by taking a couple of glances and then leaving?" Anya flicked a strand of hair from her temple and called out to him from the kitchen.

"You guys go ahead with your work, I'm going to take a shower first, then I'll wait for dinner to be served."

"Are you just going to wait to eat?"

"What else? Getting married is for eating and dressing. You marry a wife to cook for me, do you expect me to help you?"

Chen Shuo left with a perfectly justified air.

"..."

Holy crap, that's incredibly audacious.

Anya was surprised, then glanced at Bai Xiaoqi next to her, and found that she was not only not angry, but also very supportive, and even seemed relieved.

Bai Xiaoqi thought to herself, "Luckily, this guy didn't spout nonsense about marrying a wife for the sake of sex, otherwise I would definitely beat him up."

Noticing Anya staring at her, she said, "Isn't it normal for a wife to cook for her husband?"

Anya was speechless, thinking to herself, "Could it be that I can't find a boyfriend because I don't have her kind of awareness?"

Chapter 285 The Wedding

November 11th, the 18th day of the tenth lunar month, Friday, a day of auspiciousness according to the God of Destiny, Renxu day, is auspicious for betrothal and marriage.

These days, getting married in the city means going to a hotel; you can't have a long, continuous banquet like in the countryside.

The hotel was arranged by the wedding planning company, and the wedding venue was also decorated by them. The ceremonial gate extended all the way to the red carpet, and further ahead were the steps leading to the altar, countless rose petals, colorful balloons, and large red lanterns.

All the guests had arrived by noon, but they only had a simple meal first, and the wedding did not officially begin.

Since it is a traditional classical wedding, according to custom, the auspicious time for the wedding must be set at dusk. The woman belongs to yin and the man belongs to yang, and dusk is when yang goes and yin comes. Therefore, the formal wedding is held in the evening.

Around 5 p.m., after the inevitable door-blocking, stuffing red envelopes, and searching for shoes, and amidst the cheers of the crowd, Chen Shuo finally carried his beloved wife out of the hotel and placed her in the bridal sedan chair.

The sounds of music and drums filled the air as wedding cars drove in front, followed by a grand procession carrying a large red sedan chair in the middle. It looked somewhat incongruous, but there was nothing that could be done, as horseback riding was not allowed in the city.

Bai Xiaoqi, wearing a red veil, a phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, and a bright red wedding dress, sat in the bridal sedan chair, feeling the slight swaying. Her heart was pounding with anxiety, and her two small hands were clasped together, so nervous that she didn't know where to put them.

Anya, dressed in a bright red Han-style dress, walked beside the sedan chair. Today, she was the bridesmaid.

The main task is to follow the bridal sedan chair, help the bride out of the sedan chair, and then help support the long train of her dress.

As she walked, she chatted with the window of the bridal sedan chair: "You two just wanted to get married, but you specifically chose Singles' Day. Aren't you just trying to make this single dog miserable?"

Anya had reason to suspect that the two of them did it on purpose. Choosing to get married on such a day, Singles' Day, with four identical numbers, would always result in a pair, no matter how they were arranged. Getting married on this day was reasonable and also very memorable.

But that's not the main point. Their main purpose is actually to annoy the vast number of single people.

Every year on Singles' Day, while e-commerce platforms celebrate record-breaking sales, the two of them will be celebrating their wedding anniversary.

As for single people...

A world where only single people get hurt has been achieved.

"We didn't choose the date; we asked an old man with a white beard to calculate it."

"That old man definitely has some kind of twisted sense of humor."

As the wedding cars drove back to the wedding venue, a large group of guests had already gathered outside to wait. The emcee was standing on the stage, holding a microphone to create a lively atmosphere.

"Groom, bride, here!"

A series of congratulatory shouts rang out, and amidst the congratulations, a loud shout rang out. Chen Shuo got out of the wedding car, straightened his bright red wedding dress, and then looked back into the distance.

The honor guard followed slowly behind, and when the bridal sedan chair came close, it slowly alighted.

As Chinese people, we've seen more Western-style weddings, so this Chinese-style wedding was quite novel. Many people were taking photos with their phones, waiting to record the wedding.

Amidst the blessings and chatter of those around him, Chen Shuo took two steps forward, lifted the sedan curtain, and saw a figure dressed in a bright red wedding gown sitting inside. He then reached out and picked up his wife from the sedan.

The person in my arms seemed startled, letting out a soft gasp, and in their panic, they clutched their clothes tightly with their small hands.

"Don't be nervous, your husband is here," Chen Shuo said softly to reassure you.

"Mmm..." Hearing the familiar voice, Bai Xiaoqi responded softly and obediently leaned against his chest.

Anya was a little confused. Wasn't she told to help her out of the sedan chair? What was going on?

As soon as the groom picked up the bride, the music suddenly changed, becoming festive, and the lights in the wedding hall changed from porcelain white to a joyous bright red.

"Distinguished guests, dear friends and relatives, it is now 5:50 pm. The wedding ceremony for the newlyweds will begin in ten minutes. Please take your seats and welcome the bride and groom with applause."

Seeing a large crowd gathered at the entrance, the emcee on stage quickly invited them to take their seats. As the crowd dispersed, Chen Shuo was finally able to carry his young wife into the venue.

As dusk settled, countless lights illuminated the already beautifully decorated wedding venue, showering the air with petals and igniting the atmosphere.

After passing through the ceremonial gate and arriving at the brazier, Chen Shuo put the person in his arms down. At this moment, the matchmaker quickly handed over a red silk ribbon, and the two of them held hands. Chen Shuo lifted the hem of his robe, and Anya helped from behind to lift the long and gorgeous skirt of his wedding dress.

"Newcomers step over the fire pit!"

"When I count to three, you lift your foot up and step forward, lift it high."

"Ah."

"Okay, one, two, three... step!"

As soon as the word "step over" was uttered, the two of them stepped over the brazier together, and applause immediately rang out from the surrounding area.

Then the incense and candles were lit, and the music in the venue changed to the majestic and beautiful classical Chinese music.

The emcee's voice followed, "With incense and candles burning brightly, heaven and earth bear witness, the clouds are clear in the sky, and the mandarin ducks fly side by side. We cordially invite the newlyweds to the stage."

A red ribbon was tied between the two of them. Following the ribbon, Bai Xiaoqi, wearing a bright red veil, followed Chen Shuo step by step onto the stage.

"The hall is adorned with colorful decorations and brocade, and joyous music plays. The groom is on the left and his girlfriend is on the right. The marriage deity has arrived, and the newlyweds are in their places."

The emcee spoke on the stage, while the two stood facing each other on the stage, holding hands with a red ribbon.

"Now, please turn around and bow to heaven and earth together."

"I bow once, thanking God for this blessed marriage!"

"I bow again, thanking the land for creating such a beautiful couple!"

"I bow three times to thank Heaven and Earth for granting my wish!"

"The ceremony between Heaven and Earth is now complete. Please rise, newlyweds. Applause, please!"

After the wedding ceremony, enthusiastic applause erupted, and one could faintly hear many people cheering and shouting for a kiss.

"The newlyweds turn to face their parents and ask them to accept the gifts!"

Chen Jianwen and Wu Yulan, dressed in festive attire, had been sitting on the stage, but upon hearing this, they quickly sat up straight.

"One bow, to express gratitude to my parents for raising me!"