"Yueyue, you go take a rest now, I still have some things I need to discuss with him." Lin Yue, who had felt embarrassed listening to Ken's words, breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Zhuo Xiangqiao's, nodded her head, and led by a servant, left ahead of the others.
"This is the woman from the photo, truly worthy of the one who could make you fall for her," Ken said from behind his desk, and upon sensing Zhuo Xiangqiao's gaze, he immediately shut his mouth and took a document from under the table to hand it over, "This is the person you had me investigate."
Zhuo Xiangqiao flipped through the pages one by one, which contained the investigation related to Lin Yao's years in the United Kingdom.
"This woman hasn't had a single idle day over these years," Ken commented as he pointed at an old man in one of the photos, "Even such a man is to her liking, truly desperate."
"Your Chinese has improved over the years, even using idioms." Zhuo Xiangqiao flipped to a page and there, starkly, was Lin Yao's abortion record, "She was pregnant?"
"Passed through the hands of so many men, it's inevitable to have an accident one or two times," Ken said, lighting a cigar, "But according to the doctor, her chances of getting pregnant again are very slim, almost non-existent." Although he wasn't a devout Christian, he felt extreme repugnance toward abortion and couldn't help but let his disgust show in his words.
When Zhuo Xiangqiao saw the last page of the investigation record, the corners of his mouth curled into a strange arc, and he closed the document in his hand, preparing to stand up and leave.
Just then, Ken suddenly spoke up, "Daisy heard you were coming back and is planning to rush back from the United States."
Hearing that name, Zhuo Xiangqiao's brow furrowed at once, his piercing gaze swept toward Ken behind the desk, who just shrugged innocently, "It wasn't me who told her."
"You're responsible for turning her back," Zhuo Xiangqiao said, as he walked toward the room he frequently used, leaving a resentful Ken behind.
After a good night's sleep, when Lin Yue woke up, daylight had already filled the sky. After getting ready, she went downstairs, and as soon as one of the servants saw her descend, they immediately led her to the dining room.
In the dining room, Zhuo Xiangqiao was already having breakfast, and when he saw her come down, he gave Lin Yue a radiant smile.
"Good morning. How did you sleep last night?"
"Morning. Not bad," Lin Yue said, pulling out a chair to sit and begin her breakfast.
Zhuo Xiangqiao, who had finished his breakfast early, started reading the newspaper in front of him and only put it down after Lin Yue was done eating, telling her, "Yueyue, get ready to go out in a bit."
Lin Yue, wiping her mouth, paused and asked with confusion, "Where to?"
Zhuo Xiangqiao looked at her clothes and said with deep meaning, "Shopping!"
In the shop, Lin Yue tried on one outfit after another until Zhuo Xiangqiao finally nodded in approval at the last piece, a Chinese red dress. The shop assistant also looked on with satisfaction at Lin Yue, wearing the dress.
The dress was designed by the company's lead designer based on the idea of ancient Chinese bridal gowns. Although many had tried the dress before, no one had been able to carry it off until this Eastern girl came along today, who fully embodied the essence of the gown.
After trying on the dress, Lin Yue was once again pressed by Zhuo Xiangqiao to get her hair and makeup done; they had not had a moment's rest since early morning.
"Are we going to meet someone?" Lin Yue asked in confusion after everything was done.
"Hmm," Zhuo Xiangqiao said, staring at the road ahead, silently adding to himself, "To meet someone very important."
The car stopped in front of a building, and Zhuo Xiangqiao took Lin Yue's hand as they stepped out. Ken was already waiting at the door, but there was another person beside him. When Lin Yue saw who it was, she immediately rushed over.
"Brother..." Lin Yue called out excitedly as she hugged him.
Lin Jinfang protected her. "Yueyue."
Lin Yue raised her head and looked at him happily, asking, "Brother, how did you come here?"
Lin Jinfang pinched her nose and said, "On such an important day today, of course, your brother would come." Turning to Zhuo Xiangqiao, he said, "Xiang Qiao."
Zhuo Xiangqiao stepped forward, taking Lin Yue from his embrace, nodded at Lin Jinfang, and said, "Jinfang." Then he took Lin Yue's hand and they walked towards the inside together.
Watching Zhuo Xiangqiao take his sister away from his arms, Lin Jinfang raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything.
Within Dublin's City Hall, at the registry office, a couple had just finished their registration and received the congratulations from the staff.
"Yueyue, do you have any regrets?" Zhuo Xiangqiao asked, holding Lin Yue's hand tightly.
Feeling his nervousness and uneasiness, Lin Yue smiled, signed her name, and as she walked out of the registry office, she realized her palm was all sweaty. Zhuo Xiangqiao took the marriage certificate from the staff, tightly holding Lin Yue's hand as they walked out.
"How could we manage this when we're not permanent residents?" Lin Yue asked curiously.
"Ken has contacts at the consulate, and he had everything arranged before we came."
The two people outside saw them come out and immediately greeted them. Lin Jinfang took the marriage certificate from Zhuo Xiangqiao's hand, looked at the date inside, and couldn't help raising his eyebrows at him.
Ken drove the car over, and Lin Jinfang sat in the back with Lin Yue, chatting away happily. Zhuo Xiangqiao could only occasionally interject, feeling extremely frustrated sitting in the passenger seat. Meanwhile, Ken, driving the car, found all of this exceptionally delightful.
The car stopped beside a small church, its white edifice nestled among a sea of white roses, with the church doors already open and the priest waiting inside. Standing outside, Lin Yue covered her mouth in surprise.
"Yueyue, go change into your dress first," Zhuo Xiangqiao said as he presented a wedding gown to her.
In the changing room, Lin Yue sat quietly until someone pushed the door open. She immediately stood up, and on seeing it was Lin Jinfang, a smile appeared on her face.
"Brother."
"Everything is already prepared outside." He came over and sat down in front of Lin Yue.
"Brother... I..."
"What is it?"
"Brother, why don't you ask me why I'm with Xiang Qiao?" Lin Yue looked up at him.
"Would you tell me if I asked?" Lin Jinfang met her gaze and said, "What I care about is who is the person that can bring happiness to my sister."
"Brother..."
Lin Jinfang touched her head and smiled, "If you don't go out soon, Zhuo Xiangqiao is going to burst in here." He placed the veil on her, took her hand, and they walked out.