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After all, at such an event, there were many people whom he could never befriend despite a lifetime of effort.

Jing Yuan immediately stepped forward to help Quan Shaoqing, inviting Fu Qiuyi to sit next to Quan Gui. This signified respect for Gu Xiaoxi’s father.

"Next, I would like to formally introduce. This is Miss Gu, the biological father of my wife. Although in his youth, he accidentally lost his child. It wasn’t until recently that he found her.

Only then were the father and daughter finally reunited.

How could we not include him at such a grand moment as today? "

Upon seeing this, Gu Xiaoxi nodded in understanding. This way, others would simply assume it was their first meeting as father and daughter.

At this time, nobody probably paid attention to Dongfang Yanqing.

Just as Young Master Quan finished his words, Jing Rui was stunned on the spot.

She sat there, stiff for a good while before she came to her senses. Grabbing Jing Mingcheng’s wrist in excitement, tears brimming in her eyes, "Brother, Fu Qiuyi is Xiao Xi’s dad. Tell me, is this really true?"

Jing Mingcheng was also bewildered at the moment. However, he had heard clearly what Young Master Quan had just said.

Now that Young Master Quan had acknowledged Fu Qiuyi, it was naturally true.

"It’s true!" Jing Mingcheng also understood instantly and laughed excitedly, "Who would have thought that the person you’ve been searching for so hard was right in front of you."

"That liar, Fu Qiuyi, how could he deceive me like this!" Jing Rui slumped back onto her chair. She looked at Gu Xiaoxi, her eyes filled with affectionate smiles.

That was her daughter, such a good, beautiful daughter.

Even if she didn’t want to acknowledge her. As long as she saw her doing well, she was happy for her.

Jing Yuan and Jing Haoran looked at their father and aunt perplexedly after their elation, wondering, "Dad, Aunt, why are you both so excited about Xiao Xi recognizing her father?"

Over there, Young Master Quan, with Gu Xiaoxi in tow, moved forward to shake hands with Fu Qiuyi, to embrace, and even to bow.

At the scene, everyone was interacting very calmly.

Once the ceremony was over, a banquet would follow.

Gu Xiaoxi could then retire to the hotel to change her clothes.

Meanwhile, Quan Shaoqing would be welcoming everyone, starting the wedding banquet.

Fu Qiuyi was also invited to join.

Clearly, everyone was quite polite towards Gu Xiaoxi’s father.

"Xiao Xi, it seems your father really does like you," Qin Chu felt that, after all, he was still forbearing in front of Gu Xiaoxi.

Yet Gu Xiaoxi didn’t feel her father’s love at all.

She even thought that Fu Qiuyi might love those children by his side a little more.

As for whether he truly loved her or not, only he knew in his heart.

"Alright, let’s not talk about this. Hurry up and change your wedding dress, the main event is about to start, and later everyone won’t let you off easily," Yun Xiao urged quickly, at the same time, she took out a set of ancient-style red cheongsam.

Gu Xiaoxi already had a good figure, and the moment she put it on, she looked more mature and composed, and especially the bright red color, made her skin appear moist and lustrous, her small face blushing charmingly.

Even Yun Xiao couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration upon seeing it.

Gu Xiaoxi, dressed in her gown, switched to red high heels, and left with Yun Xiao and Qin Chu.

At the entrance, Gu Xiaoxi ran into Ya and Ai Xiang.

"How come you two are together?" Gu Xiaoxi instinctively asked, as both were absent from her wedding and had also arrived at the same time, which made her suspicious.

What were these two plotting together?

Ya looked at her and smiled gently, "Congratulations. I have something for you as a wedding gift. I hope you’ll be happy."

Ya took out a square box from his pocket, the box itself clearly an extraordinary piece of ancient wood carving.

Gu Xiaoxi, when taking the box, instinctively wanted to open it to see, but was stopped by Ya, "Keep it safe, open it after the wedding is over."

"It’s so mysterious? What’s inside?" Gu Xiaoxi was even more curious and wanted to take a look.

As a friend, his gift made her very happy.

"It’s something good! You’ll know when you open it. I have other matters to attend to, so I must leave now," Ya said, and his figure already vanished without a trace.

He was always so mysterious.

Gu Xiaoxi turned to Ai Xiang and asked, "Where did you go?"

"To find you a wedding present. His gift to you includes a part from me as well. Besides, I need to borrow someone from you now," Ai Xiang said, not quite explaining things. His gaze fell directly on Yun Xiao.

Moving forward, he took her hand and strode towards the door.

Standing there, Gu Xiaoxi and Qin Chu felt baffled.

He hadn’t even clarified the situation and was already gone!

Gu Xiaoxi, holding the box, really wanted to open it and take a look.

However, Ya had said to wait until after the wedding, so she decided to set it aside for now.

Where to place it at this moment?

Gu Xiaoxi suddenly thought of the pouch strapped to her thigh, which contained a gun, and since the box was not large, it would fit.

After securing the box, Gu Xiaoxi, accompanied by Qin Chu, made her way to the banquet hall.

Seeing this, Qin Chu couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow, "True to being a woman of the International Alliance. Even on her wedding day, she carries a gun with her. I’m impressed."

"The higher you stand, the greater the danger. Of the hundred days you carry a gun, if there’s one day you don’t and you meet a villain, then you’re dead," Gu Xiaoxi justified herself proudly. For her, a gun was essential at all times.

Even at night while sleeping, she would keep it under the pillow.

Qin Chu only gave her a capital letter "Impressed."

At the wedding banquet, with singing, dancing, and music, everyone was in high spirits.

Quan Shaoqing had been waiting for Gu Xiaoxi for a long time.

Upon seeing her arrive, he excitedly walked up to her and took her hand.

Then, he introduced her to some people that Gu Xiaoxi still didn’t know.

Afterward, following etiquette, they offered toasts to the guests.

Everything proceeded in an orderly fashion.

Jing Rui and Jing Mingcheng watched from the sidelines, their eyes filled with moved smiles.

Only Jing Yuan and Jing Haoran were still in shock.

It was not until a moment ago, after hearing Jing Mingcheng’s explanation, that they knew Gu Xiaoxi was their cousin!

Yikes!

Once upon a time, Jing Haoran had had a crush on Gu Xiaoxi, but fortunately, at that time, she had no feelings for him!

It turned out she was their own sister all along.

Indeed, this was a mystery of fate that wouldn’t be unraveled for a thousand years.

However, Jing Rui was obviously very excited, so why didn’t he go up and recognize her?

Instead, he let Fu Qiuyi, who seemed to have some ulterior motives, be the first to acknowledge his daughter.

Jing Haoran felt heartbroken!

It was like fetching water with a bamboo basket, all for naught. He could have claimed he once had an unrequited love. But now, it seemed that it was merely appreciation for his cousin, not true love!

He realized he was wrong!

On Gu Xiaoxi’s side, the atmosphere was bustling with festivity.

Outside the banquet hall.

Ai Xiang dragged Yun Xiao to the corner outside the park.

Yun Xiao had no idea what was happening and felt completely baffled.

Ai Xiang’s hand, holding hers at this moment, its warm temperature made her face flush and her heart race without reason.

In her memory, this should be the first time they were so close.

He looked like he wanted to say something to her, appearing very agitated.

If it were not for the venue of Gu Xiaoxi’s wedding, it seemed as if he would abduct her and leave.

In the corner, Ai Xiang pulled Yun Xiao over, making her turn her back to him.

His gaze firmly landed on a circular red mark on her back.

Last time, he saw it shaped like a moon.

Why is it a circle now?

Could it be that this birthmark changes?

"Tell me what’s going on?" Ai Xiang asked with a profound look.

Yun Xiao stared at him with confusion, asking, "What’s wrong?"

He was staring at her back and still asked her what was the matter; Yun Xiao felt embarrassed.

However, Ai Xiang had no intention of sparing her embarrassment.

He grabbed her arm with one hand, a fair and delicate hand.

Is she the person he was looking for?

Ai Xiang stood there, his eyes so agitated they turned red.

She felt nervous, and her shoulders began to tremble violently.

She didn’t know what he was doing?

And why he suddenly behaved this way.

Wasn’t it said that he had someone he liked?

Although she liked him a lot, it didn’t mean she could let him take such liberties with her.

Yun Xiao bit her lip and suddenly mustered the courage to turn around, her face also showing a hint of anger.

But as soon as she turned, Ai Xiang wrapped his arms around her waist, and then she found herself crashing into his embrace.

His arms encircled her, leaving her momentarily out of breath.

Yun Xiao’s eyes widened, and her face turned the color of a liver.

She lay on Ai Xiang’s shoulder, her nose tingling with his elegant scent, and her mind went blank in an instant.

She still didn’t understand what he was doing?

They were once strangers to each other!

She had even taken the initiative before, but he had been indifferent and ignored her.

Now, him coming to hug her, what did that mean?