HCB Chapter 210 A Mistake with a Perspective
Chapter 210 A Mistake with a Perspective
June 12th.
Many people gathered at Zhang Jianjun's house again—relatives, friends, colleagues, and neighbors. Everyone had a good relationship with Wu Fenglan's family, especially since they knew Zhang Jianjun was a great doctor and that they all knew they would need his help someday. So, for this kind of occasion, they weren't stingy with the money and all who could attend came.
But when the guests arrived, they learned that Zhang Jianjun didn't want a single penny of betrothal money, and he wouldn't accept it from anyone!
Wen Qinghua also came, bringing Ma Suqin with him. The two have been married for almost two years. At their wedding, they invited Zhang Jianjun and even had him sit at the head table. Last year, Ma Suqin gave birth to a daughter for Wen Qinghua, who looks like a porcelain doll.
"Teacher Wen, Sister Suqin!" Zhang Jianjun greeted them.
Wen Qinghua cupped his hands in greeting, "Jianjun! Congratulations!"
"Thank you, Teacher Wen, please come in and have a seat!"
Following closely behind was Song Qingyuan. Zhang Jianjun spoke a few words to Song Qingyuan and then hurried to arrange things with his colleagues at the hospital. Everyone arrived at different times, and they all had to say a few auspicious words to Zhang Jianjun before they arrived, as a way of proving that they had been there.
The only exception was Wei Shuying's family.
Those who are observant noticed this, but kept quiet. To speak carelessly at this point would be to offend people terribly.
Zhang Jianjun put on a suit and tied a tie, looking quite handsome and dashing.
When the time came, Zhang Jianjun boarded the Hongqi motorcade and headed to Chang Xingyu's home to pick up his bride.
Chang Xingyu was already dressed and sitting on the bed, waiting for Zhang Jianjun to arrive. The day had finally come. Chang Xingyu had thought he would be very calm, after all, he had already done everything.
But when Zhang Jianjun stood before him, he couldn't help but feel overjoyed and excited beyond his control.
"Xingyu, I've come to pick you up!"
Chang Xingyu nodded gently, still somewhat speechless.
Gently lifting Chang Xingyu up by the waist, Chang Xingyu naturally wrapped his arms around Zhang Jianjun's neck. Looking down at Zhang Jianjun's chin with its short beard, Zhang Jianjun looked exceptionally charming today.
"Oh!" "Wow!" "Yay!" "Let's go! Let's go!"
The crowd cheered, and the atmosphere grew increasingly lively. The videographer, carrying a large camcorder, traveled around, recording everything.
Zhang Jianjun hired a professional emcee to officiate the wedding, which was held briefly in the hotel lobby. Chang Xingyu was very satisfied with it. She didn't particularly like Western-style wedding ceremonies, but Chinese-style ones were too unconventional and would make her stand out from the crowd. This was just right.
Chang Huageng and Zhao Yelan were not troublemakers, and the entire wedding banquet was lively yet uneventful.
Until Qiao Erqiang arrived.
Those who knew what was going on kept their eyes peeled, ready to see what would happen. And the atmosphere was strangely tense; some people fell silent, while the rest stopped talking and looked up to see what was happening.
When Qiao Erqiang approached, the hall suddenly became quiet.
"Brother Xiaojun! This is a small token of our family's appreciation. We wish you a happy marriage!" Qiao Erqiang handed over a red envelope.
He wasn't there to cause trouble. After much thought, Wei Shuying still wanted to give Zhang Jianjun her blessing, because in her heart, Zhang Jianjun was no different from her own child. Although Qiao Sanli and Qiao Simei didn't end up with Zhang Jianjun, thankfully, nothing serious happened.
So, Wei Shuying thought of Qiao Erqiang again, this obedient child who would do whatever she was told without asking any questions.
Chang Xingyu accepted the red envelope with a smile and said, "Thank you, Erqiang, and please thank Aunt Wei for me too!"
Qiao Erqiang delivered the red envelope and left. He had previously thought that Zhang Jianjun liked Qiao Sanli, as he had always been very protective of her since childhood, even more so than Qiao Simei. Therefore, Qiao Erqiang wanted to visit Sanli, fearing that she would be heartbroken.
Qiao Sanli was indeed somewhat heartbroken. Under her management, the fast food restaurant had been consistently operating at a slight loss, a fact Zhang Jianjun was aware of and had anticipated; a period of adjustment was inevitable initially. When Qiao Erqiang approached her, Qiao Sanli was still searching for ways to stem the losses; she wanted to turn the business around as quickly as possible!
Qiao Erqiang knocked on the door. "Sanli, your sister-in-law wants me to see you."
Qiao Sanli understood what Qiao Erqiang meant, but still said, "What's so interesting about me!"
"I made you a bowl of chicken soup, why don't you try it and see how it tastes?" She said, pouring a bowl of chicken soup from the food box and placing it on the coffee table.
Qiao Sanli made a mark in her notebook, then stood up, walked over, sat on the sofa, and took a sip of the chicken soup.
"It tastes great, second brother. I think you could open a restaurant. You can just choose a manager for that fast food place."
Qiao Erqiang nodded. "Your sister-in-law has the same idea. We are looking for a shop."
Qiao Sanli gave a soft "hmm".
Then the two fell silent. Qiao Erqiang was also a man of few words, and since Qiao Sanli didn't say anything, he didn't know what to say.
Just as Qiao Erqiang couldn't bear it any longer and wanted to go back, Qiao Sanli finally spoke, "Are they... done with it?"
Without any context, Qiao Erqiang knew what the question was asking. "Not yet, but it will be soon."
"Did nothing go wrong?"
"No."
Qiao Erqiang felt he might be a troublemaker, but he hadn't caused any trouble, so he shouldn't be considered one.
Qiao Sanli then smiled, "That's good. Second brother, you can go back now, I'm really fine."
Qiao Erqiang walked away, turning back every few steps.
The pretty receptionist took a deep sniff of the lingering aroma in the air; she really wanted a sip of chicken soup too!
After seeing off the last guests, Zhang Jianjun and Chang Xingyu returned to their new home and finally breathed a sigh of relief. "It's finally over, Jianjun. I never thought getting married would be such a tiring thing."
Zhang Jianjun kissed Chang Xingyu. "It wasn't all for nothing. We're a legally married couple now, and we don't have to hide like before!"
Chang Xingyu also remembered Yuan Qingzhu's matter and looked at Zhang Jianjun with amusement, "If I weren't here, would you have already surrendered? That Dr. Yuan is quite good-looking too!"
Zhang Jianjun would certainly not admit it, "That's impossible! I already have you... and Sanli, how could I be greedy for more?"
“If one happens, another will follow. I have to keep a close eye on you, otherwise who knows which vixen will try to seduce you! Last time it was Dr. Yuan, next time it will be Nurse Fang! A triangular patient!” Chang Xingyu pressed his head against Zhang Jianjun’s chest, closed his eyes and took a nap. This was the most comfortable place for him.
"This is getting more and more outrageous!" Zhang Jianjun was speechless. His scumbag tendencies seemed etched into his very soul; he couldn't bear to let go of a good woman. Was it his fault? "Alright, let's go rest! This is our wedding night; I'll make sure you have an unforgettable memory!"
Generally speaking, women experience more pain the day after their first time, but Chang Xingyu was not a virgin; on the contrary, she had done it many times before, yet she still experienced great pain the next day!
This made Wu Fenglan even more satisfied; it was a case of turning a mistake into a victory.
The next afternoon, Chang Xingyu went to Qiao Sanli's office again, and the two talked closely for a long time. The receptionist only saw that Chang Xingyu seemed to be pleading with Qiao Sanli for something, but Qiao Sanli refused to agree no matter what.
Chang Xingyu left somewhat disappointed, while Qiao Sanli seemed inexplicably happy. The receptionist thought it looked like a gloating smile. Was it just her imagination?