36: Chapter 36 Tomorrow is Song Yuan's Wedding

Lin Xueyao was completely confused; what Xiao Nianchen said when he called today was very strange.

Lin Xueyao shook her head, "No, I was at work today. Why did you suddenly think of Song Yuan?"

Xiao Nianchen smiled thoughtfully, "I saw Song Yuan at the wedding dress shop today; he was buying a wedding dress."

He didn't say anything more. Xiao Nianchen found it amusing; Lin Xueyao was probably still in the dark, and as an outsider, he just wanted to watch the show.

Lin Xueyao couldn't help but laugh when she heard him say Song Yuan was buying a wedding dress.

Song Yuan, that engineering guy, had been writing code for the past few years and was truly becoming more and more introverted.

He had to ask his boss to send her a card, and he was too embarrassed to call her when buying a wedding dress, completely living in his world of code.

Lin Xueyao hooked her arm through Xiao Nianchen's, "Brother Nianchen, let's not talk about him. Can we have Western food tonight?"

Xiao Nianchen didn't answer her about dinner but probed, "Song Yuan's wedding is tomorrow. Are you, the bride-to-be, still going to attend?"

Lin Xueyao looked at him with her foxy eyes, half-smiling, "Whether I go or not is up to you. If I get married today, why would I go to Song Yuan's wedding tomorrow?"

Her words sounded casual, but they were all tests.

Xiao Nianchen understood the other meaning in her words—wasn't she hinting at him?

He felt like laughing a little.

His Xiao Family would definitely marry into a family of Gu Family's status. Someone like Lin Xueyao was just for fun; marrying her was impossible.

"I'll have the chef come home to make Western food, baby. Let's go home; don't leave tonight."

On the other side, Song Yuan drove Gu Shiyu home, and the two made dinner at home.

After dinner, Song Yuan had to go back to his parents' house. They would be separated tonight, and he would come with the motorcade to pick her up tomorrow.

Song Yuan moved the purchased wedding dress into the house and hung it up. He had already booked the makeup team in advance, but he still cautiously reminded her, "You might have to get up early tomorrow. The makeup artist will be here at 5:30 AM. Set an alarm and get some rest tonight."

Gu Shiyu asked, "Then what time will you come?"

Song Yuan kissed her forehead, "I'll probably come to pick you up around seven o'clock."

Gu Shiyu wrapped her arms around his waist and didn't let go. Song Yuan's throat bobbed, and he held back from kissing her, feeling that if he kissed her now, he might not want to leave.

Everything would wait until tomorrow.

"Shiyu, I have to go. Lock the door. We'll be separated for one night, and tomorrow I'll hold you while you sleep."

Gu Shiyu's ears turned slightly red. She wasn't usually clingy, but for some reason today, she had gotten used to someone's company, and suddenly being separated, she felt a little unaccustomed.

Gu Shiyu silently let go of him, her tone a little bossy, "Just this once. You're never allowed to leave me alone at home again!"

Song Yuan chuckled softly, "I won't."

Song Yuan went downstairs, and outside, dusk had already settled.

His mom had sent him dozens of WeChat messages asking when he would be home. In the family group chat, countless people were @ing him, sending blessings.

Song Yuan replied to his mom, sent a few red envelopes in the family group, and then started his car to drive home.

He had been busy with work these past few days and hadn't had time to go back. At home, his parents had been busy arranging everything for him, even putting up big red '囍' characters at the entrance of the community.

The house was filled with joy.

His aunt and second aunt, along with other relatives, were all helping to package wedding candies.

The dining table was already occupied by boxes of wedding candies.

Song Yuan was warmed by this scene as he entered the door. At this moment, he truly felt that he was about to start a family.

His mother, Tao Yulian, said with a smile to the relatives, "This boy just can't bear to leave his wife alone at home. Originally, the couple should have separated a few days before the wedding; that's an old tradition."

His second aunt took over the conversation, "Young people nowadays don't care about those old rules. As long as the young couple has good feelings, they don't bother with those. Song Yuan, show your second aunt a picture of the bride. Your second aunt hasn't even seen your girlfriend yet!"

Song Yuan took out his phone and found a picture of Gu Shiyu coming out of a building, which he had taken while sitting in his car when picking her up.

His second aunt praised endlessly, "This girl looks like a good child at first glance. Look at her, she looks like a movie star. Our Song Yuan is truly a blessed boy!"

As his second aunt said this, the relatives all gathered around to look at the photo. There was no one who didn't praise Gu Shiyu's picture.

Song Yuan was also happy in his heart; his wife was the most beautiful in the world.

His father, Song Heng, was arranging the cigarettes, alcohol, fruits, and nuts. He handed over tomorrow's seating arrangement, "Take a look. Is there anything you want to add?"

Song Yuan looked through it from beginning to end. All the relatives, friends, and colleagues he had invited were properly arranged, and an extra table was added for guests who might drop by for the wedding.

"Dad, I can't think of anything to add for now. Your arrangements are all very good."

Everything was ready.

That night, Song Yuan couldn't sleep; his mind was excited.

He had only had insomnia twice in his life: once the day before he registered his marriage with Gu Shiyu, and the second time was today, the day before his wedding.

He tossed and turned in bed, wanting to call Gu Shiyu but fearing she might already be asleep and he would wake her up.

At that moment, Song Yuan wasn't the only one who couldn't sleep.

Lin Xueyao had already tossed and turned several times in bed. She had refused Xiao Nianchen's offer to stay over tonight and ran back to her best friend's house, thinking that Song Yuan would surely come to her tonight to ask for forgiveness.

She kept holding her phone, but there was no movement at all. It was already this late, and if Song Yuan didn't come to beg her soon, there wouldn't be enough time for makeup and hair styling tomorrow.

She didn't want her wedding to be imperfect. As the bride, she had to be the center of attention.

Lin Xueyao stared at her phone, truly unable to sleep. She got out of bed and knocked on her best friend's door, "Qiao Xi, quickly call my phone and see if it's out of service."

Qiao Xi wasn't asleep either and, of course, knew what Lin Xueyao was thinking. But she still picked up her phone and dialed. Lin Xueyao's ringtone sounded; her phone was working.

Lin Xueyao climbed onto Qiao Xi's bed, "Qiao Xi, what do you think Song Yuan is up to? The wedding is set for tomorrow. He should be anxious by now, so why isn't he coming to find me?"

Qiao Xi sighed and encouraged her, "You need to hold steady. It's about who can keep their composure first. If you speak first, you lose."

Lin Xueyao felt a little uncertain. She hadn't managed to win over Xiao Nianchen and didn't want to lose Song Yuan too.

But Song Yuan hadn't sent her any messages asking to reconcile yet.

"Qiao Xi, are you telling the truth? Song Yuan won't not come for me, will he?"

Qiao Xi comforted her, "Don't worry, he'll definitely come. Have you ever seen a wedding without a bride?"

Lin Xueyao shook her head.

Qiao Xi patted her shoulder, "Then there you have it. He'll definitely come tomorrow. Go get your beauty sleep now, or you'll have big dark circles under your eyes when you walk the red carpet tomorrow, and that won't look good."

"Really?"

Qiao Xi pushed Lin Xueyao's shoulder, sending her back to her own room, "Really. As long as his wedding isn't canceled, he'll definitely come for you. Remember my words, don't lower yourself to go to him. Wait for him to come to you, or he'll control you for a lifetime!"