stonecrandall Chapter 7 The Wedding in Progress
Chapter 7 The Wedding in Progress
As soon as Zeng Xiaoxian went downstairs, his brain started working at lightning speed.
He needs to figure out a way to trick Martin into leaving on his own.
This would kill two birds with one stone: it would prevent Martin from being robbed of his role as wedding emcee and also prevent him from meeting Hu Yifei.
Given Hu Yifei's dangerously preoccupied mindset with handsome men, she would definitely lose control if she met Martin alone.
Zeng Xiaoxian tried many strategies, such as coercion and bribery, but he rejected them all.
This kid named Martin gave him a unique feeling; ordinary tactics probably wouldn't work on him...
"Zeng Xiaoxian?"
A voice called out to Zeng Xiaoxian, and he turned his head to look.
[Zeng Xiaoxian: Well, what a small world! I didn't even bother looking for you, but you just showed up at my door! Wait, I haven't figured out what to do yet. Should I just pretend I didn't see you and leave?]
Seeing Zeng Xiaoxian in a daze, Martin guessed that he might be in the "white space" at this moment, so he walked over and patted him on the shoulder.
Zeng Xiaoxian woke up with a start and looked at Martin, who was right in front of him. There was no way to escape, so he could only bite the bullet and say, "Ha, Martin... what a coincidence, I was just about to look for you."
Martin asked, "Looking for me? What's up?"
While brainstorming, Zeng Xiaoxian asked, "Uh...so, are you done rehearsing?"
"Rehearsal is over."
Because of his current identity as a priest, Martin has a strange familiarity with the business of this profession.
I understand it very well.
"That's good, that's good. Ahem, I have something to tell you. Let's go over there and talk."
Zeng Xiaoxian called Martin to a corner.
First, he chatted with Martin about everyday things. As they chatted, under Zeng Xiaoxian's deliberate guidance, the two started talking about Hu Yifei. Zeng Xiaoxian began to pour out his grievances and talk about Hu Yifei's personality flaws.
After embellishing Hu Yifei's personality and shortcomings, Zeng Xiaoxian then talked about the "tyranny" Hu Yifei had exercised over him in the apartment over the years.
The text vividly describes Hu Yifei's cruelty, barbarity, unreasonableness, oppression, and exploitation.
Zeng Xiaoxian seemed to have found an outlet, and started talking about his tragic life. In the end, he even hugged Martin and cried loudly.
This triggered Martin's "occupational hazard," and he started to comfort Zeng Xiaoxian.
Martin's comforting words were like a beacon in the fog, illuminating Zeng Xiaoxian's heart and allowing him to release his long-suppressed emotions. He opened his heart to Martin, and their relationship warmed up immediately.
Zeng Xiaoxian kept calling Martin "Master," as if he wanted to become sworn brothers with him...
[Zeng Xiaoxian was completely dumbfounded: This is outrageous! I don't know what came over me that day, but I told Martin all the embarrassing things I've ever done in my life without any warning! Even things like...wetting the bed at seven, blowing up the toilet with firecrackers at ten and getting covered in poop, finally finding true love at fourteen only to be cruelly broken up by my parents and teachers, having a crush on the class beauty for three years in high school and being friend-zoned after confessing at graduation, and thinking I'd found the love of my life in college, only to find out that she cheated on me for six of those eight years! Being cheated on...that's my deepest secret, and I told Martin all of that without holding back! Oh my god, I'm going crazy!]
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Extra A said, "Sister Fei, it's almost time, all the guests have arrived."
Hu Yifei asked, "Where are the bride and groom?"
"Still on the way."
Hu Yifei spoke into the walkie-talkie: "Attention all departments, the wedding is about to begin. Each department, please double-check everything. This is not a drill! This is not a drill! Go go go! Welcome music starts~"
"Tick-tock~~"
Chinese music, including the suona, began to play.
Hu Yifei's expression changed.
"What happened? Where's the rock band I hired?"
As she spoke, Hu Yifei ran to the balcony and looked down.
At the wedding, Zeng Xiaoxian was hosting on stage.
"Dear fellow villagers, brothers and sisters, I am your friend Zeng Xiaoxian. Welcome to the wedding of my friends Wang Tiezhu and Tian Erniu!"
"Clap clap clap—"
The guests burst into enthusiastic applause.
"I am also honored to be the emcee today. I want to tell everyone that our bride and groom are arriving soon! Please hold your breath and look forward to this heartwarming moment!"
"Clap clap clap—"
Meanwhile, Hu Yifei had already sprinted to the wedding venue, angrily shouting, "You little brat, how dare you steal my lines!"
"We've also prepared some snacks for everyone during this time. Please feel free to enjoy them. We'll be having..."
Zeng Xiaoxian suddenly realized that the microphone was not working, and turned his head to look.
Hu Yifei, sitting in the audience, was showing Zeng Xiaoxian the microphone cord.
Zeng Xiaoxian opened his mouth and froze.
Hu Yifei has gone mad!
This is a "live broadcast"!
At this moment, under Hu Yifei's direction, the rock band ran onto the stage and started singing "I Will Love You Till I Die".
Zeng Xiaoxian stormed off the stage, pointing at Hu Yifei and yelling, "Don't get me wrong, I'm the host!"
"I'm the director!"
Hu Yifei was not afraid at all.
Zeng Xiaoxian retorted angrily, "I'm the vice chairman of the residents' committee of the apartment complex under the subdistrict office! Humph!"
"Oh~"
Hu Yifei gave a sarcastic "oh".
Zeng Xiaoxian pressed the stereo button repeatedly.
The music of "The Fairy Couple" begins to play.
The rock band paused for a moment, but their professionalism was improvised, and they spontaneously sang "The Fairy Couple" along with the music.
"Two birds on the tree are in pairs" (a melody about birds in pairs on a tree)
Laughter and applause erupted simultaneously from the audience.
Lu Ziqiao and a sweet-looking young lady were staring blankly at each other.
Martin, sitting in the audience, was amused and burst into laughter.
Love Apartment is truly hilarious!
Watching the rock band sing "The Fairy Couple" in such a nonsensical way, Hu Yifei was furious.
Before she could react, a staff member reminded her, "The bride and groom have arrived!"
Hu Yifei had no choice but to give up on arguing with Zeng Xiaoxian and said into the walkie-talkie, "Attention all departments! The bride and groom have arrived, play the music!"
After she finished speaking, she changed the music, and the wedding march began to play.
Zeng Xiaoxian waved his hand defiantly, and the firecrackers were lit.
"Crackling and popping..."
At the entrance, the wedding car arrived, and Lu Zhanbo and Lin Wanyu got out of the car.
Lin Wanyu exclaimed, "Wow~ How grand!"
Lu Zhanbo was a little nervous and asked tentatively, "Why is everyone looking at us?"
Martin witnessed the entire scene.
"It seems that these two are Lu Zhanbo, who has a high IQ but a low EQ, and Lin Wanyu, who is a rich heiress who draws pictures of herself from afar."
Zeng Xiaoxian and Hu Yifei ran quickly toward the two.
Hu Yifei exclaimed in surprise, "Zhanbo?!"
"sister!"
Lu Zhanbo chuckled foolishly.
Hu Yifei was stunned and asked, "How did you end up in the wedding car?"
"It's a long story, I'll tell you later."
Lu Zhanbo pointed to Lin Wanyu and introduced her, "This is my friend Wanyu."
Hu Yifei smiled and said, "Hello, this is my younger brother."
"Hello, I'm Zeng Xiaoxian."
Seeing how beautiful Lin Wanyu was, Zeng Xiaoxian immediately reached out to greet her.
Hu Yifei slapped Xiaoxian's hand away with a fierce expression and pointed at him, saying, "This is my enemy."
Zeng Xiaoxian glared at Hu Yifei.
Hello.
Lin Wanyu smiled slightly.
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