CHAPTER 474: CHAPTER 293: WONDERFUL WEDDING

Ever since she learned he had woken up, she refused to visit the hospital again!

"Xiaoyin, keep me company and chat!" Gu Bohan looked at her.

Song Xiaoyin was very determined: "I don’t have time! Where’s my painting? Are you giving it to me or not? If not, I’m leaving!"

Seeing her truly turning to leave, Gu Bohan quickly took it out: "Here you go!"

After finding the painting, Song Xiaoyin felt much happier.

"Stay with me for a while!" Gu Bohan gazed at her.

Song Xiaoyin glanced at the nurses outside, "There are plenty of people lined up wanting to keep you company! That includes lawyers and doctors, as well as flight attendants and stars, you don’t need to keep this old lady!"

Having said that, Song Xiaoyin left.

Although Gu Bohan was somewhat angry, he felt this was life – even if she came to argue with him, he found it vibrantly alive.

After Song Xiaoyin walked out of the ward, while looking at the painting—her early work of an autumnal countryside, layers upon layers of golden wheat waves that brought comfort to the viewer at a glance, exuding a sense of ripe harvest.

As Song Xiaoyin, engrossed in the painting and not watching her path, suddenly bumped into someone, the painting also fell to the ground.

"I’m sorry..." Song Xiaoyin hurriedly said, and upon looking up, it was Zhong Hanbang, she immediately exclaimed excitedly: "Professor Zhong, it’s you..."

Zhong Hanbang was Song Xiaoyin’s former teacher; she was overjoyed at their last encounter, and unexpectedly, in City A, they met again.

"Xiaoyin, my student..." Zhong Hanbang also smiled. Though nearly seventy, he was in good spirits. He bent down to pick up the painting of the autumnal countryside, pushed up his reading glasses, looked at the signature and remarked with a smile: "You painted this, huh? It’s really beautiful!"

Flattered by her teacher’s praise, Song Xiaoyin became somewhat shy, like a student from more than thirty years ago, "Professor Zhong, please don’t make fun of me!"

"Why would I mock you? I really admire it!" said Zhong Hanbang, "Besides, this is a masterpiece from thirty years ago; it’s valuable now! How about gifting it to your teacher?"

"Of course!" Song Xiaoyin replied happily, "Professor Zhong, do you really like it, or are you just humoring me?"

Song Xiaoyin was naturally delighted that someone appreciated her painting, but she couldn’t tell if Zhong Hanbang genuinely liked it or not!

At that moment, Zhong Hanbang looked at her: "Look, the autumn sky is light with occasional clouds, a deep blue overhead, golden waves of wheat rolling in the fields one layer at a time, heralding a mature season, a harvest season, a season full of positivity. How could I be simply humoring you? I genuinely like it! Especially now that I am back, planning to ’return to my roots’, I have an even stronger nostalgia for everything from my hometown... however, I also know it’s incredibly difficult now to witness such rural scenery in the merging city and countryside..."

"It’s not that difficult, you can still find it in more remote places," Song Xiaoyin responded upon hearing his thorough analysis of her work, as if he saw the soul of her creation, "If Professor Zhong wants to see, I can accompany you there!"

"Then it’s settled!" Zhong Hanbang secured the painting, "We’ll set a time later, I’m off for a follow-up exam today, my foot has been hurting a bit..."

"Don’t you have any family with you?" Song Xiaoyin asked him.

Zhong Hanbang smiled: "I’m a bachelor, never married and no children. Don’t worry, I’m still quite healthy!"

"I’ll accompany you for the check-up!" Song Xiaoyin walked with him...

The wedding was set for New Year’s Day, the first day of the year. Everyone would turn a new page, regardless of any unhappiness or discomfort from the past year, old affairs would stay in the old year, embarking on a new life with the new one.

Bei Ran and Gu Qingchen, along with Tian Xin and Yang Junyi, all decided to get married on that day.

They were the new generation, and there was no need to consult the lunar calendar or choose an auspicious date; they all agreed to marry on the first day of the New Year, looking forward to growing old together for the rest of their lives.

Bei Ran and Tian Xin often met up to try on wedding dresses; their figures were similar, and from the back, the shopkeepers often couldn’t tell them apart.

Gu Qingchen and Yang Junyi were still busy as ever, but they found time to come together.

Gu Qingchen lit a cigarette, and so did Yang Junyi.

"When did you learn to smoke?" Gu Qingchen was surprised.

Yang Junyi lit his cigarette, "Not too long ago."

Gu Qingchen patted his shoulder, "How’s Aunt Zhang’s DNA test going?"

Yang Junyi said, "As you guessed, Aunt Zhang might not be Qin Shan, she’s just a decoy for him. Although her fingerprints match those at the crime scene, that doesn’t rule out the possibility Qin Shan left that clue deliberately. I say this because Aunt Zhang and Qin Chao had a DNA test; they are mother and son, not father and son."

Gu Qingchen nodded, "That’s no surprise, Aunt Zhang probably wanted to save Qin Chao, willing to die in Qin Shan’s place. Yet she didn’t realize that her encounter with this man ruined her life, even to her death, she was still being used by him!"

"No matter how deep Qin Shan hides, I will find him and tear him to pieces!" Yang Junyi fiercely stubbed out his cigarette.

Gu Qingchen and Yang Junyi both knew, despite Qin Shan’s deep concealment, the signs were already beginning to emerge.

The Yang family residence.

Mr. Yang lazily enjoyed the sun as the ice and snow melted. At that time, a nurse named An Rong came forward: "Uncle, are you cold? Do you need another blanket?"

"No need, it’s not cold today!" Yang’s father said.

Nurse An Rong gave him a bunch of flowers: "Uncle, I heard that Doctor Yang is getting married! Congratulations, you’ll soon have a grandson to hold!"

"Getting married?" Yang’s father said in surprise: "I don’t know about that, how could I not know about his wedding?"

"Ah..." An Rong’s eyes widened, "You didn’t know? I heard that the woman had lost her chastity before, had been... with another man."

Yang’s father nearly jumped out of his chair, "Who is it? Have I met her before?"

An Rong then looked around and whispered: "Uncle, please don’t say I’m the one who told you, it’s Doctor Yang’s former girlfriend..."

"You mean Tian Xin?" Yang’s father’s face turned pale, but Yang Junyi had already agreed to it. With his mother’s body not yet cold, he was getting married?

An Rong quickly left afterward.

New Year’s Day.

Since New Year’s Day and Christmas are not too far apart, and there was also a rare snowfall, the mood of the citizens in City A seemed to have gotten better.

The wedding took place at the best hotel in town, Yanjing Hotel. There were many guests today, including all the leaders and colleagues from the hospital. Zhuang Shengxian, as Bei Ran’s parent, and Gu Bohan, despite not being in great health, also insisted on attending.

Zhong Hanbang was also present; he was invited by Song Xiaoyin. Gu Bohan was initially in a good mood, but after seeing Song Xiaoyin and Zhong Hanbang getting along so well, he became especially annoyed and wore a sullen face.

The parents from the Tian Family had also arrived. Seeing their daughter finally wearing a bridal gown and together with a satisfying son-in-law was the happiest thing for them.

As for the Tian Family, the only regret might be that they hadn’t found their son!

However, the Tian Family had no idea that Song Xuyao was their son!

Duan Feixun’s couple, Fang Zimo, and Tang Yanran had recently been getting along well with them.

Wu Kang came today along with Qiao Peitian, and this pair of budding lovers received quite a bit of attention.

Zong Zheng knew about Bei Ran and Gu Qingchen getting married and had come to the hotel early to help out.

Tang Baijin appeared alone. Today was Bei Ran’s wedding, so he was definitely going to come.

Six years ago, Bei Ran was originally going to marry him!

Who would have expected that because of an accident, everything turned out completely differently.

Tang Baijin stood next to his mentor, "Professor... Teacher Song..."

Zhong Hanbang nodded, and Song Xiaoyin looked at him: "Baijin, I know a little bit about things between you two before. Actually, since it’s in the past, you have to look forward. Let the past be like a page in the calendar and turn it. You will definitely find a girl who suits you!"

But Tang Baijin just smiled: "Teacher Song, worried I’m going to snatch your daughter-in-law? Don’t worry! I’ve let go, and I am really here today to bless Bei Ran. If she’s happy, then I feel happy too."

"That’s right!" Song Xiaoyin said happily: "If you need my help to matchmake, just say the word. I know a lot of girls in the arts. They’re not just beautiful but also have great temperament."

Tang Baijin laughed too: "I don’t have any particular requirements for the other person, as long as we get along happily!"

After spending some time with Zhong Hanbang, Tang Baijin received a call from the construction site. He hurriedly said, "Professor, there’s a bit of an issue with the construction, I need to go handle it. Teacher Song, I have to leave first! Please take care of the professor..."

"It’s not a big issue, is it?" Song Xiaoyin looked at him, "Do you need help?"

"Someone got injured, I’m going to take a look," said Tang Baijin.

Zhong Hanbang added, "Handle it properly, saving people should be the priority."

Tang Baijin hurried off, and the wedding on this side continued.

Song Ziyu entered the scene, sparkling in a mermaid-scale dress. She was senior management at her company and certainly would not be nervous on such a big occasion.

Of course, Song Ziyu did not expect Su Tianqing to suddenly show up, and even if he did, he would only bring shame to her.

Ji Su arrived with her daughter, Gu Yucheng was nowhere to be seen.

Zhuo Yufeng came with his group; in his words, the whole group came for a big feast!

And today’s ring bearers were an adorable pair of flower children, who felt so happy to witness their parents’ wedding.

In the makeup room.

Both Bei Ran and Tian Xin were naturally beautiful. After the meticulous makeup by the makeup artist, Bei Ran was breathtakingly gorgeous, while Tian Xin also seemed like a delicate beauty walking among the clouds.