41: Chapter 41: She collapsed at the wedding

Soothing and pleasant music filled the hall, and the lights shone on Gu Shiyu, slowly drawing closer to Song Yuan's position as she walked.

The two flower girls behind her scattered rose petals, which landed on the bride's pristine white wedding dress, creating a scene like a fairytale come to life that silenced everyone present.

All eyes converged on the bride, blessing the newlyweds.

Song Yuan stood at the other end of the red carpet, gazing at his bride, waiting for the elder to lead Gu Shiyu and place her hand in his.

The emcee held the microphone, announcing the ring exchange ceremony.

At that moment, Lin Xueyao had just stepped out of a taxi and saw the names written on the reception sign at the hotel entrance, feeling as if she had fallen into an ice cellar.

She had thought that Song Yuan's marriage was a lie, just as Qiao Xi had said, that he had bribed a waiter to provoke her.

But reality delivered a harsh blow, like a bolt from the blue, leaving her stunned for a long time.

The sign displayed the names of the newlyweds: Groom: Song Yuan, Bride: Gu Shiyu.

The man who loved her more than himself, who tolerated all her little tantrums, was truly married, and the woman he married was Gu Shiyu.

How could it be Gu Shiyu?

Gu Shiyu was her boss!

How could that formidable figure in the business world, that woman who looked down on everyone, possibly fancy a simple programmer like Song Yuan, who had nothing special about him?

She couldn't believe it.

Lin Xueyao stood at the entrance, so angry that her breathing was rapid; she had to go in and find out the truth.

She asked a waiter at the entrance, and the waiter led her to the hall where Song Yuan's wedding was being held. Just as she reached the entrance, she saw Qiao Xi.

Lin Xueyao was startled.

"Qiao Xi? Didn't you say you were going to buy me breakfast?"

Qiao Xi paused, her expression quickly returning to normal.

"I bought you a durian mille-feuille. Didn't you wait for the delivery person? Yaoyao, why did you come out!"

Qiao Xi walked towards Lin Xueyao. She still wanted to take Lin Xueyao away; no matter what, she didn't want Song Yuan and Lin Xueyao to reconcile.

"Yaoyao, listen to me, go home first, I'll go in and see what's going on for you."

Lin Xueyao was already at the door and certainly wouldn't leave easily. No matter what was happening inside, she had to go in and see.

"Qiao Xi, don't stop me. Song Yuan and I need a resolution. I can't just be abandoned by him so inexplicably. He must give me an explanation."

Just then, through the door, the emcee's voice came through, "Now, we invite the groom to kiss the bride!"

Lin Xueyao and Qiao Xi both froze. While they were dawdling, the wedding had already progressed to this point.

Lin Xueyao felt cold all over. She still couldn't believe Song Yuan would do such a thing. He had said he would treat her well, that he would love her for a lifetime.

No matter what mistakes she made, Song Yuan shouldn't abandon her and marry another woman.

Why could his words not count?

He hadn't given her an explanation, yet he arbitrarily married another woman. This irresponsible behavior was cheating.

Lin Xueyao rushed into the venue recklessly. Under the spotlight, she saw Song Yuan in a sharp suit, gazing affectionately at the woman in front of him.

His gaze towards the bride was tender, as if he were looking at his entire world.

And the woman he held was her boss, that demonic woman who tormented her daily, Gu Shiyu!

Lin Xueyao clenched her hands tightly, trembling all over.

She saw the sparkling diamond ring on Gu Shiyu's hand. It should have been given to her by Song Yuan. Gu Shiyu had ruined her love, stolen her man, and even exploited her daily at work!

Lin Xueyao was about to rush forward when Qiao Xi pulled her back.

"Yaoyao, don't be impulsive!"

Lin Xueyao's voice was tearful.

"How can I not be impulsive? Song Yuan married my boss. Don't you think he's deliberately trying to infuriate me to death?"

Qiao Xi looked at the woman on stage, who possessed an extraordinary demeanor, and was stunned. It turned out that woman had an unusual identity; she was actually a CEO.

"Yaoyao, calm down! Don't you think a big CEO would fancy an ordinary person like Song Yuan? There must be some unspeakable deal between them; it's not a real marriage.

Song Yuan is just putting on a show for you. You need to stay calm!"

As the two spoke, on stage, Song Yuan cupped the bride's face and kissed her.

He kissed her earnestly and tenderly, with an unprecedented gentleness.

Lin Xueyao completely broke down at this sight. In the past, Song Yuan would only treat her this way. He even avoided adding any women's private accounts as friends for her sake.

He said he would love her forever, but what happened? She became the witness to their love?

Lin Xueyao couldn't help but burst into tears. They were kissing like that; how could it still be a show?

"Song Yuan!"

A tearful roar shattered the beautiful atmosphere. Everyone looked over at the sound, and Lin Xueyao was already crying profusely.

Lin Xueyao's eyes were red and swollen. She never held back her tears, because every time she cried, Song Yuan would hold her in his arms and patiently comfort her, and he would buy her bags, cosmetics, new clothes she liked, and even anything else she liked to appease her.

She still couldn't believe Song Yuan would be so heartless as to ignore her. Even now, he should abandon the bride and rush to her, apologize and explain, and comfort her properly.

Song Yuan should always be subservient to her.

But this time, she didn't wait for Song Yuan to come to her.

Song Yuan, standing on the stage, affectionately embraced the bride, only meeting her gaze with a cold, distant look, even showing a hint of displeasure at her arrival.

Song Yuan, fearing Gu Shiyu might misunderstand, lowered his head and explained to Gu Shiyu,

"Shiyu, I'm sorry, she's my ex-girlfriend. We're over. I didn't invite her; she came on her own. Please don't misunderstand."

Gu Shiyu merely smiled faintly.

"Then why don't you go handle it?"

Song Yuan said indifferently,

"Don't mind her."

Song Yuan thought Lin Xueyao would find it uninteresting and leave on her own, but he underestimated that woman's thick skin.

After calling his name and receiving no response, Lin Xueyao, in her high heels, chased to the front, with an air of intending to entangle with him.

"Song Yuan, you cannot marry her!"

Lin Xueyao's voice wasn't loud, but everyone's attention was on her, and they heard her domineering words, as if she had come to snatch the groom.

Song Yuan scoffed.

"Lin Xueyao, welcome to my wedding. There's an empty seat at the back table; go sit there. We'll come around to toast each table later."

Lin Xueyao was completely devastated. She hadn't expected Song Yuan to say such words. Just last month, he was holding and comforting her, and now he was inviting her to drink the wedding wine of him and another woman.

Wasn't that cruel?

No one was more heartless than him.

"Song Yuan, did you get my permission to marry her?"