CHAPTER 503: CHAPTER 371: THE LAST MEMORIAL_2

So she didn’t think much of it, just assumed they knew each other and didn’t take it to heart.

It wasn’t until this morning when she suddenly remembered and hastily told Li Jing.

When Li Jing heard the news about Ge Qin getting married, he was full of astonishment; a difficult-to-describe, complex, and inexplicable feeling welled up inside him.

Last year, when Li Jing left his hometown and broke off with Ge Qin, he had heard Ge Qin say that her parents were urging her to get married quickly, and she would most likely go on blind dates this year.

In that small town, being twenty-seven or twenty-eight wasn’t exactly young, and Ge Qin herself knew that if she waited a few more years, it would be even harder to find a satisfactory marriage partner.

So, as long as she found someone slightly suitable, she might agree to it.

At that time, Li Jing advised her to forget him and live her life well.

Now, hearing that Ge Qin is really getting married, and it’s even today, and having received her invitation, Li Jing felt a flood of emotions.

On one hand, he sincerely wished for Ge Qin to start a new life.

On the other hand, thinking that the woman who was once intimate with him would completely become a stranger from now on, with no intersections in life anymore, he couldn’t help but feel a wave of melancholy.

Seeing Li Jing not saying anything, Zhou Li couldn’t help but ask:

"What’s wrong? Is the signal bad? Or... is there really something between you and Ge Qin?"

Li Jing heard the probing in Zhou Li’s words and responded with a smile:

"Don’t worry, there’s nothing between us. She’s getting married; what entanglements could I still have with her?

Even though I’ve had a rich romantic history, I wouldn’t go as far as to ruin someone else’s marriage."

Hearing this, Zhou Li followed up, saying:

"That’s true. And since I saw Ge Qin sent an invitation, it means there really aren’t any issues between you two.

But your parents really like her and plan to give her a red envelope, you know."

"Still, since she specifically invited you, why not call her or send her a message with your best wishes? She’d definitely be happy to get it." Zhou Li suggested.

Li Jing pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said:

"Forget it. We haven’t really kept in touch, so there’s no need to do that.

But since she sent an invitation for her wedding, I should at least send a red envelope as a congratulatory gesture."

Zhou Li subtly sensed something unusual about Li Jing’s attitude and asked:

"Okay then, how much are you planning to give? I’ll tell my parents to take it for you, or I can deliver it myself."

Li Jing hesitated for a moment, then asked: "In our hometown, how much do classmates usually give for a red envelope?"

Zhou Li replied: "600 or 800. If it’s a particularly close relationship, some give 1000."

Li Jing thought it over and said: "Then let’s go with 600."

Hearing this amount, Zhou Li was clearly a bit surprised; it wasn’t what she expected. She couldn’t help but ask again: "Are you sure about 600?"

Li Jing nodded: "Yes, we’re just regular friends, 600 is enough."

Then he ended the call with Zhou Li.

In that fleeting moment, Li Jing had considered sending Ge Qin a big red envelope.

But on second thought, he had already given money to Ge Qin last year, and since they’ve severed ties now, there’s really no need to send a large sum, lest it arouse suspicion with Ge Qin’s partner or family.

After all, an engaged woman suddenly receiving a relatively large red envelope from a peer might raise some eyebrows for the groom.

Since he’s already decided to vanish from Ge Qin’s life, he shouldn’t disturb her life anymore.

And this 600 yuan red envelope can be considered a response to Ge Qin sending him an invitation as if he were family.

...

That noon, the most luxurious hotel in Li Jing’s hometown was bustling.

The couple stood in the hotel’s lobby, warmly welcoming the guests arriving one after another.

The groom had a regular appearance; he wasn’t particularly handsome, but with a pair of glasses, he exuded a bit of scholarly air.

The bride was especially captivating, with a graceful figure and delicate, beautiful features.

Her meticulously done makeup, paired with a beautiful wedding dress, made her the focal point of attention.

Many guests couldn’t help but praise the bride’s beauty when they saw her.

This bride was indeed Ge Qin.

At that moment, she wore a smile, warm and composed, gracefully interacting with each guest.

She gestured every now and then, indicating to everyone to head into the banquet hall while genuinely thanking them for attending.

Then, Ge Qin’s eyes brightened slightly as she saw a middle-aged couple walking towards them.

Unlike with other guests, she eagerly approached them and said, "Oh, Auntie, Uncle, you’re here!"

The middle-aged couple responded with a somewhat apologetic look on their faces:

"Xiao Qin, we’re sorry, Li Jing isn’t coming home for New Year this year, so he can’t come in person to congratulate you."

Upon hearing this, a trace of disappointment flashed in Ge Qin’s eyes, but she quickly composed herself, beamed with a smile, and said:

"That’s alright, having you here is just the same."

In fact, when she insisted on scheduling the wedding at the end of the year, one reason only she knew was her hope that Li Jing would come home for the New Year and attend her wedding.

Deep down, she still held onto the last bit of hope, hoping to see him one more time.

However, clearly, her hopes had been dashed.

While she was lost in these thoughts, Li Jing’s parents took out two red envelopes.

Ge Qin was slightly puzzled and instinctively glanced at one of the red envelopes, noticing Li Jing’s parents’ names on it, whereas the other red envelope prominently bore Li Jing’s name.

She widened her eyes slightly, showing a look of surprise.

Li Jing’s parents explained with a smile: "Li Jing said he felt really sorry and specially asked us to bring this red envelope for you."