"Miss Jian Rou, do you take Mr. Sheng Siyuan to be your lawfully wedded husband, to live together in the estate of matrimony, to love, honor, comfort him, and keep him in sickness and in health, forsaking all others, for as long as you both shall live?"
"I do!"
In the spotlight of the crowd, the officiating minister first asked the bride for her wedding vows.
Jian Rou, of course, agreed wholeheartedly.
Then, another round of applause broke out in the venue, blessing the couple anew.
The minister then turned to the groom.
"Mr. Sheng Siyuan, do you take Miss Jian Rou to be your wife, to cherish and love her for a lifetime?"
"…"
The man bowed his head, not answering the question.
His expression was somewhat peculiar.
Upon seeing this, Jian Rou grew anxious. She turned her head to look at the man and whispered urgently, "Cousin?"
After about ten seconds, the man finally raised his head.
"Mr. Sheng Siyuan?"