Lu Zhihang was momentarily stunned. Then his expression turned solemn. He nodded seriously and took Lin Wan's hand from Lin Yueyang. Perhaps Lu Zhihang's eyes were too gentle, for Lin Wan instantly felt at ease, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up.
The two stood face - to - face in front of the emcee, and the wedding ceremony continued.
The wedding vows were the Western vows in a dialogue format.
The emcee, who directly took on the role of a priest, held a Bible in his hand with a solemn look. Lin Wan remembered that Mrs. Lu had said that this elderly gentleman in his fifties had once served in a church in Paris. So every word he spoke at this moment carried the solemnity of a clergy member.
He first asked Lu Zhihang, "Lu Zhihang, do you take Lin Wan to be your lawfully wedded wife?"
"I do," Lu Zhihang replied without a moment's hesitation.
The priest continued, "Will you care for your wife with tenderness and patience, love and respect her, and live with her alone? Will you respect her family as your own, fulfill your duties as a husband for life, remain faithful to her and have no other romantic relationships? Do you promise to do all this in front of everyone?"
Lu Zhihang smiled. His smile was bright and dazzling in the sunlight. He tightened his grip on Lin Wan's hand and softly said, "I do. I, Lu Zhihang, take Lin Wan to be my wife and will live with her. No matter the circumstances, I will support, love, comfort, respect and protect her for life. I will have no other romantic relationships."
At that moment, Lin Wan suddenly felt like crying. She used to wonder why brides always shed tears at weddings, even when they were happy. She thought it was over - the - top, but now she finally understood.
It was a kind of happiness, a heartfelt emotion. There was someone looking into her eyes, saying words that everyone in the world might say, but when those ordinary words reached her ears, they became the sweetest love words.
"Lin Wan, do you take Lu Zhihang to be your lawfully wedded husband?" The priest turned to look at Lin Wan.
Lin Wan felt her hand being tightly held. She could even feel the sweat in Lu Zhihang's palm. He was very nervous.
"I do," Lin Wan smiled and squeezed Lu Zhihang's hand to comfort him.
Lu Zhihang was momentarily stunned, and then a gentle smile, as soft as a flowing mountain spring, appeared in his eyes.
"Will you marry him when the time is right, be gentle and ladylike, submit to him, love and assist him, and live with him alone? Will you respect his family as your own, be filial, fulfill your duties as a wife for life, and remain faithful to him? Do you promise to do all this in front of everyone?" A faint smile appeared on the priest's face, and his voice was steady and solemn.
Lin Wan seemed much more relaxed than before. Hearing the priest's words, she remembered Lu Zhihang, who used to hold her as they fell asleep and talk about their wedding and future. Her heart softened.
She smiled with her eyes curved, "I do. I, Lin Wan, will marry him when the time is right. I take Lu Zhihang to be my husband and will live with him."
After she said this, the atmosphere in the hall seemed to relax. The light in Lu Zhihang's eyes grew brighter.
"Now, please exchange your wedding rings," the priest said, gesturing with his hand. Then someone walked forward with a tray on which there was a pair of rings. They were designed in the shape of a Möbius strip. The woman's ring was thinner with a shiny diamond on it. Lu Zhihang picked up the diamond ring and gently put it on Lin Wan's ring finger. He gently rubbed the ring and whispered with a smile, "You're mine!"
Lin Wan was momentarily stunned, and then a warm current flowed through her heart. She also reached out to pick up the ring on the tray and put it on Lu Zhihang's ring finger. Then she looked up at the man in front of her. She smiled, happier than ever. Then she suddenly grabbed Lu Zhihang's collar, pulled him closer, and said fiercely in his surprised eyes, "You said it. It's too late to go back on your word!"
No one but the priest heard their words. After his momentary surprise, Lu Zhihang suddenly kissed Lin Wan on the lips and whispered, "No regrets. There's no such option!"
The two kissed in the sunlight, amidst the excited applause of countless people.
Lin Wan had never felt that the world could be so wonderful.
...
At nine o'clock in the evening, Lin Wan collapsed on the sofa, too tired to even take off her wedding dress. She was alone in the room, savoring the joy of the whole day.
Lu Zhihang had gone somewhere, and Lin Wan was so exhausted that she didn't even have the strength to reach for the snacks on the coffee table, even though she was starving.
In the corridor outside, Lu Zhihang slightly raised his eyebrows as he looked at Lin Yueyang, who was blocking his way.
"Uncle," he said smoothly, changing his address.
"Mr. Lu," Lin Yueyang seemed a bit distant, which made Lu Zhihang frown.
"Is there something?"
"... I'd like to talk to you," Lin Yueyang pursed his lips.
Lu Zhihang raised his eyebrows. After looking into Lin Yueyang's eyes for two seconds, he led him to the quiet meeting room in the hotel.
"May I ask if you're serious about Wanwan, Mr. Lu?" Lin Yueyang hesitated for a moment and squinted his eyes.
"In Mr. Lin's opinion, what does'serious' mean? Anyway, I think I've made it obvious enough," Lu Zhihang said.
"I know, but you were in that kind of profession before. Unless you show it yourself, no one can see your true feelings. To be honest, it's hard for me to believe that an actor can have true feelings. This circle is too chaotic..."
"So I quit," Lu Zhihang finally understood what Lin Yueyang meant. He felt more at ease and interrupted Lin Yueyang, "I've always been serious about Wanwan. I've given her all the best things, everything she likes. I don't restrict her or force her."
Hearing Lu Zhihang's words, Lin Yueyang fell into deep thought. He scrutinized him, trying to judge the truthfulness of his words.
"If you're worried that Wanwan will be bullied, you can contact her at any time. She will answer your call, because you've always been the person she respects the most," Lu Zhihang said.
Lin Yueyang's expression relaxed, and he finally showed a bit of kindness to Lu Zhihang.
"That's good. Wanwan had a tough childhood. My wife doesn't like her, and I didn't know how to treat her well. So I hope you won't hurt her."
"Of course. I love her too much to hurt her," Lu Zhihang smiled.
Lin Yueyang nodded, seemingly agreeing with Lu Zhihang. Then Lin Yueyang said a lot more, mostly telling Lu Zhihang to take good care of Lin Wan, just like a father who was reluctant to let his daughter get married.
This made Lu Zhihang have a better impression of this uncle.