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"Thank you!" Gu Xiaoxi revealed a sweet smile.

Her child was taken care of by Song Xu, as today she only had to be a beautiful bride.

The wedding venue outside was already set up.

Gu Xiaoxi, wearing a beautiful wedding dress, stepped out of the makeup room accompanied by her lovely bridesmaids.

Walking on the thick red carpet, she was surrounded by familiar faces, each with radiant smiles.

Gu Xiaoxi’s fluffy wedding gown and long veil, against her fair skin, made her look as beautiful as a fairy.

When she appeared, the venue erupted in warm applause.

Quan Shaoqing stood at the edge of the red carpet, waiting for her arrival with a smile.

From afar, he stretched out his hand to Gu Xiaoxi, his handsome face brimming with tenderness.

In the VIP seats not far away, Quan Shaoqing’s parents sat with benevolent looks on their faces.

The elders had waited for this day for far too long.

Now, they finally saw Quan Shaoqing marrying a wife, and the two of them could happily be together.

All their wishes in life were now fulfilled.

Beside Song Xu and Quan Gui, Quan Mo held Quan Jinling’s hand, the two little ones sitting together, watching intently.

Gu Xiaoxi smiled sweetly at everyone and looked towards Quan Shaoqing. Taking big steps forward, she took his arm and said, "I’ll listen to everything you say."

Gu Xiaoxi’s remark naturally concerned Fu Qiuyi.

It was Quan Shaoqing who invited Fu Qiuyi and Dongfang Yanqing to come, so at this time, no matter what happened, he had to take responsibility.

"Don’t worry! Everything is arranged," Quan Shaoqing said with a smile, taking her hand as they stepped on the red carpet and walked towards the altar at the highest point.

Wherever they passed, the crowd burst into applause, and countless rose petals scattered around them.

Quan Shaoqing felt that he had waited too long for this moment.

He held Gu Xiaoxi’s hand tightly, gently kissed the back of her hand, and then they stood at the altar under everyone’s gaze.

Jing Mingcheng stood beside them with a full smile, holding the microphone, serving as their witness.

"Congratulations. I watched Shaoqing grow up, and Xiao Xi has grown up so quickly. Together, they are truly a match made in heaven. Let’s give them a round of applause and wish them a lifetime of love and happiness, forever young," Jing Mingcheng said with a laugh.

At that moment, everyone started clapping.

Even Luo Jie, seated to the side, was full of smiles.

In front of the pastor, Gu Xiaoxi and Quan Shaoqing vowed to love each other for life. Whether in sickness or in health, wealth or poverty, they would remain faithful until the end of the world...

When they exchanged rings, Quan Shaoqing tenderly took her hand and slid the diamond ring onto her finger. A symbol of steadfast love, it was a sacred item that would accompany them for life.

Gu Xiaoxi likewise placed the ring designated for Quan Shaoqing on his finger. Legend has it that a ring’s loop can capture his heart, belonging to her alone forever.

In such a sacred moment, they cherished each other.

The pastor nodded happily, announcing the completion of the ceremony, "I now pronounce you husband and wife. God bless you! The bride may now throw the bouquet, and the groom may kiss the bride."

Hearing this, Gu Xiaoxi smiled and looked up at Yun Xiao not far away, then turned around. She threw the bouquet precisely, landing it right into Yun Xiao’s hands.

She stood below the stage, staring at the bouquet that had landed in her palms, her eyes widening in surprise.

She hadn’t planned to catch it, but there it was, directly in her hands.

She didn’t even have a boyfriend!

Yun Xiao was somewhat nervous being watched by everyone.

Fearing she was nervous, Qin Chu smiled and turned to her, "Congratulations, it seems Xiao Xi is really hoping you marry off soon."

Haha!

"Stop teasing, I don’t even have a boyfriend!" Yun Xiao said with a blushing face and a shy smile.

Jing Yuan looked on enviously, "Gu Xiaoxi is so biased. Giving it to you, why not to me? If she had given it to me, maybe my luck with the ladies would start to change."

"I want it too!" Jing Haoran suddenly stepped forward, snatched the bouquet from Yun Xiao’s hands, took a single flower, and said with a grin, "I’ll take one home and hope to find a wife even more beautiful than Gu Xiaoxi tomorrow."

Yun Xiao held the flower that Jing Haoran returned to her, speechless, thinking if that could really work?

At that time, two dusty men quietly entered the venue.

And on the stage, Quan Shaoqing, holding the bride, lightly kissed her forehead.

When the people below demanded a passionate kiss,

Quan Shaoqing firmly refused, declaring that such a wonderful moment belonged only to him. Therefore, he wouldn’t kiss passionately in public.

At his words, another wave of applause erupted, showing their approval.

His love for and protection of his wife, as well as his overbearing nature.

Gu Xiaoxi felt like she was so happy she could float up to the sky throughout the whole process.

When it was Quan Gui’s turn to speak, he sincerely thanked all the relatives and friends for attending the wedding.

As an important figure, Luo Jie also took the stage and expressed his happiness to attend Gu Xiaoxi’s wedding and recognized that Gu Xiaoxi was a core member of the International Alliance.

This clearly showed the high regard the International Alliance had for her.

After Gu Xiaoxi and Quan Shaoqing had called their parents and performed the formal bows.

Fu Qiuyi, who was seated at the very back, was extremely nervous.

She had not expected that Gu Xiaoxi, who once had nothing, now held such an important place in the world.

She had heard that Luo Jie would be attending.

But it was just everyone’s guess, and she didn’t expect him to actually come. Moreover, he brought his blessings in person, which was enough to show his high regard for Gu Xiaoxi.

However, the wedding had proceeded to this point without any mention of him by Gu Xiaoxi and Quan Shaoqing, making him feel very embarrassed.

At such an important moment, even a brief appearance from him could mean that his business would take to the international stage, not just a dream.

Dongfang Yanqing also developed a sense of wariness toward Gu Xiaoxi’s status.

Therefore, she quietly whispered in Fu Qiuyi’s ear, "Now that she has some ability, she definitely doesn’t want to recognize you as her father. Quan Gui, Mr. Luo Jie, Mr. Jing, and everyone here at the venue, are all important figures we cannot afford to offend."

"This girl is too stubborn; since finding her, she never considered returning home with me. It’s a bit difficult to get her to recognize us, let alone..." Fu Qiuyi said, his expression unavoidably darkening.

He could tell that Gu Xiaoxi had been harboring feelings about her biological mother.

But how could a once-broken home be put back together?

He couldn’t give her a complete family, which is why he was reluctant to return.

But if she refused to recognize him, it indeed made him very angry.

No matter what, he was still her biological father.

Just then, Fu Qiuyi turned his head and suddenly saw a figure in dark red.

He was instantly startled. Who was that if not Jing Rui?

Clad in a dark red dress, her tall and voluptuous figure was as enchanting and alluring as a maiden’s, even at over forty years old.

He couldn’t understand why Jing Rui was here.

A person who was always elusive suddenly showing up, now that was scary.

Especially since Quan Shaoqing had said that today, he would have Gu Xiaoxi recognize her father.

What if Jing Rui had come?

In that moment, Fu Qiuyi became somewhat panicked.

What should he do?

He didn’t even want Jing Rui and Gu Xiaoxi to meet at this moment.

Gu Xiaoxi already had a grievance against him, so would she still be close to him if she knew Jing Rui?

As he hurriedly tried to stop Quan Shaoqing, not planning to recognize Gu Xiaoxi today...

But it was already too late.

Jing Rui had walked through the venue, having missed the most important moment of Gu Xiaoxi and Quan Shaoqing’s ceremony due to some last-minute matters.

However, it wasn’t too late for her to arrive now.

The wedding had only reached the first step; there were still the banquet and the visit to Gu Xiaoxi’s home to bring blessings, she had plenty of time to accompany her.

Jing Rui’s seat was right behind Jing Mingcheng, and Jing Yuan and Jing Haoran stood not far from Jing Mingcheng.

At this point, the speakers had finished their speeches.

Today’s wedding was drawing to a close for the first part, and Quan Shaoqing held Gu Xiaoxi’s hand, holding the microphone and turning to everyone with a smile, "Thank you all for taking the time to attend mine and Xiao Xi’s wedding. On this grand day, there’s something I want to tell my wife."

Gu Xiaoxi naturally knew it was about Fu Qiuyi, but she wanted to know how he would say it. How could he make it not awkward for everyone?

In any case, it was impossible for her to pay respects to a stranger as her mother.

Fu Qiuyi being her biological father was fine. Even though she wouldn’t return to the Fu Family, a father was still a father after all.

Gu Xiaoxi pretended to be curious as she looked at Quan Shaoqing.

Then, Quan Shaoqing raised his hand, pointing to Fu Qiuyi not far away, and said with a smile, "Please, Mr. Fu, come forward."

At that moment, when everyone’s eyes fell on the unremarkable figure of Fu Qiuyi, he suddenly became very nervous, instantly lowering his stature, losing the commanding and spirited demeanor he had before.

He stood up and briskly walked forward. In this moment, even his heart felt flustered.