Despite the elegance of the moment, there was an underlying tension that couldn't be ignored. The wedding was happening, but it wasn't the joyful celebration it should have been. There were no loud cheers, no joyful exclamations, just a quiet, solemn acknowledgment of the situation.
As Huang Ling reached the front of the room, Huang Dong handed her over to Lei Junshan, their hands briefly touching before she stepped up beside him. Lei Junshan offered a slight nod, a silent greeting, before turning his attention back to the officiant.
