Chapter 1407 - 1242: Another Person Betrayed (2)
But, Wen Biyue is here, so why hasn’t Liao Qinghe shown up?
The arrival of Wen Biyue and Song Yansheng undoubtedly startled everyone present.
Yet, after the surprise, what remained were compliments and flattery.
Shi Nuan watched from afar, noticing Song Yansheng’s expression remained calm, polite to everyone who approached to greet him.
However, within this politeness, there was a hint of aloofness.
Wen Biyue was rather talkative, making the rounds and shaking hands with quite a few people, maintaining a suitable smile throughout.
Yao Ziwan couldn’t help but say, "Honestly, I admire President Wen a lot. For a woman to have come this far, it’s quite impressive!"
Shi Nuan observed that although Wen Biyue seemed enthusiastic, every gesture exuded nobility and grace, maneuvering in such a setting with ease.
With her around, Song Yansheng felt significantly at ease.
Shi Nuan nodded, "Indeed, Sister Wen is a remarkable woman!"
A gaze drifted lightly at that moment, warm and clear, barely touching, yet Shi Nuan’s heart couldn’t stop racing.
It was Song Yansheng’s gaze.
The two just looked at each other like that, without uttering a word, but their mutual feelings were understood.
Yao Ziwan watched enviously, wishing she could meet a man like Song Yansheng.
But as for herself, the past eight years were spent searching for someone who might never exist.
That person filled her entire youth with love and dreams.
But now, aged twenty-five, she knew some things should be let go.
Just after letting go of K, what would remain for her?
Her gaze involuntarily fell on Yao Shuyan.
In the past eight years, alongside her search for K, Yao Shuyan had been with her all along.
Yet, Yao Shuyan was a brother, yes, a brother, only a brother, and nothing else.
She took a deep breath, pushing down the slightest discomfort within her, pressing it ruthlessly.
At eleven twenty, forty minutes until the wedding begins, the bride was already waiting in the makeup room, Song Yansheng had gone to the bride’s rest area with Song Zhongming to see Song Qingyang.
Song Yansheng messaged her, inviting her to come along, but Shi Nuan declined.
Because of Song Yichuan, Song Qingyang didn’t like her, likely didn’t want to see her.
And compared to Song Qingyang, she was more inclined to see Yang Jing and Xiao Yuan.
After informing Yao Ziwan, Shi Nuan turned and left, while Yao Ziwan assumed she was going to find Song Yansheng, saying nothing further.
Shi Nuan ascended the stairs, heading toward the corridor, spotting someone at the far end.
She squinted, recognizing it was Ji Xia.
Ji Xia is one of the bridesmaids for this wedding; why was she here?
Shi Nuan hurried over, gently calling as she neared, "Sister Xia..."
Ji Xia’s body visibly trembled, then she wiped her face before turning to look at Shi Nuan, forcing a smile, "Nuannuan, what... what are you doing here?"
Shi Nuan’s eyes flashed softly as she approached Ji Xia, "Sister Xia, have you been crying?"
Ji Xia hastily shook her head, "No, I just... had a bit too much to drink..."
"Sister Xia, I’m aware of your alcohol tolerance, and even if you did drink a lot, you wouldn’t cry... would you?"
"I..." Ji Xia wanted to explain, but what was there to explain?
"Sister Xia, are you... heartbroken? Why?"
Ji Xia shook her head, turning away, "Nuannuan, don’t say anything..."
Shi Nuan’s eyelashes quivered lightly, asking, "Why are you heartbroken? Is it... because of Yu Dou’s wedding?"
Her mind suddenly exploded as Shi Nuan looked at Ji Xia in disbelief, "Sister Xia, do you... do you like Yu Dou?"
Ji Xia’s eyes reddened again, but she continued to shake her head, "No... Nuannuan, I don’t..."
Shi Nuan didn’t speak, merely looking at Ji Xia.
Ji Xia felt an inexplicable ache in her chest.
Tears fell as she spoke, "Nuannuan, I’m sorry, I... I truly don’t know why I’m like this, I don’t want to like him, really, not at all, but I..."
"But don’t worry, he’s going to get married soon, and my delusions will end here. From now on, I’ll control my heart, and I won’t be foolish anymore. I’ll follow our plan, doing only what we’re supposed to do, I promise..."
Shi Nuan felt uncomfortable as well.
But her discomfort wasn’t due to Ji Xia liking Yu Dou; it was because she had failed to notice after all this time.