Chapter 199 - 199: 197: Grand Wedding (3) Moved on the Eve of the Wedding<div>


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    The wedding photoshootsted for an entire day.


    Song Zhizhi hadn’t expected that simply taking pictures could be such an exhausting task.<div>


    She and Ji Baijian kept being told to strike various poses by the photographer.


    From indoors to outdoors.


    From dawn till dusk.


    By the time it finally ended, Song Zhizhi felt her facial muscles were all rigid from smiling.


    At 10 PM, they all went out for dinner together.


    At the Four Seasons Hotel in Jin City.


    Ji Baijian, Song Zhizhi, Ji Baixin, and Luo Xiang all sat at one table.


    Aside from Luo Xiang, the other three all ordered steak.


    Luo Xiang was always a vegetarian.


    The steaks were served.


    Ji Baijian elegantly picked up his knife and fork, ready to dine.<div>


    Song Zhizhi stopped him, “Don’t move, let me do it.”


    Ji Baijian’s eyebrows slightly furrowed.


    Song Zhizhi had already taken his knife and fork, cut the steak into small pieces, then handed the fork back to Ji Baijian, “You can eat now.”


    A faint smile spread across Ji Baijian’s mouth.


    Ji Baixin watched the interaction between them.


    She did not know when, but her brother had genuinely started to like Song Zhizhi.


    This fondness was so obvious.


    She had always thought that her brother would not like anyone, because he was too perfect, be it in terms of looks or his own capabilities. She felt like no one was a match for him. She thought Song Zhizhi wasn’t good enough too before. However, she realized that whether someone ispatible or not is not determined by external standards, but by the emotional connection between two people.


    At this moment, she thought that her brother and Song Zhizhi were a perfect match.


    The sweet happiness they exuded in their interactions couldn’t fool anyone.


    Good.<div>


    Ji Baijian was finally taken by someone.


    Otherwise, her father might have a fit.


    At the quiet dining table, everyone was eating their own dinner.


    Luo Xiang usually ate very quickly.


    She polished off her food in a few bites, then wiped the corners of her mouth, “I’m going to the restroom.”n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om


    Song Zhizhi nodded.


    Luo Xiang went to the restroom.


    She usually didn’t have to use the restroom often since she didn’t drink much water. She didn’t like to drink water because she didn’t want to waste time going to the restroom. In short, the less personal time a bodyguard has, the morepetent they are.


    After using the restroom, Luo Xiang came out to wash her hands.


    At that moment, she bumped into Ji Baixin also entering the restroom.


    Luo Xiang never took the initiative to greet people, whether or not they are familiar, except for people, she truly admired.


    In her life, there were only two kinds of people.


    The first kind, ordinary people.


    The second kind, her idols.


    Wei Ziming was her idol, so she was enthusiastic only toward him.


    Luo Xiang washed her hands and was ready to leave.


    Unexpectedly, Ji Baixin stopped her, “Xiang.”


    Luo Xiang turned her head.


    She was somewhat surprised.


    She had always thought Ji Baixin wouldn’t take the initiative to talk, like herself.


    And she, like herself, did not like Yin Qin very much.


    But Song Zhizhi mentioned before that Yin Qin is fond of Ji Baixin, even if she couldn’t see it.


    Luo Xiang still stopped in her tracks, “What’s up?”


    “You’re not dating Yin Qin, are you?” Ji Baixin asked straightforwardly.


    “Dating?” Luo Xiang frowned.


    Ji Baixin knew Luo Xiang’s background and had a rough idea that she might not understand what she meant.


    “It’s nothing.” Ji Baixin said, “I was just asking.”


    “I’m not close with Yin Qin.” Luo Xiang dered.


    Luo Xiang’s understanding of dating was just ordinary interaction.


    And she was indeed unfamiliar with Yin Qin, and in fact, she found Yin Qin quite annoying. She didn’t really understand why he kept appearing in front of her and often times, he irritated her.


    “I understand.” Ji Baixin seemed to smile a little.


    Luo Xiang didn’t seem to have seen Ji Baixin smile much.


    Ji Baixin’s smile was quite gentle.


    She said, “If you don’t need anything else, I’ll leave first.”


    Because Song Zhizhi was outside.


    Her duty was to protect her.


    In ces that weren’t absolutely safe, she couldn’t let Song Zhizhi out of her sight for too long.


    Luo Xiang turned to leave.


    Suddenly, Ji Baixin spoke again, “Xiang, Yin Qin is actually a good person.”


    Luo Xiang didn’t know whether Yin Qin is good or not, what did it have to do with her?


    What baffled her even more was that Ji Baixin seemed to dislike Yin Qin a lot, didn’t she?


    Why did she suddenly say that Yin Qin was a good person now?


    She gave up trying to figure it out.


    She felt that the people in the city were tooplicated.


    At Wulin Temple, their speech was always straightforward and didn’t require much pondering. You just had to take their words at face value.


    But here, she felt that understanding a lot of conversations was tiresome.


    So most of the time, she basically didn’t listen to what others were saying, and even if she did, she couldn’t really understand.


    She walked out of the restroom at a brisk pace.


    Ji Baixin watched Luo Xiang’s retreating figure.


    She suddenly felt a pang of guilt.


    There was clearly nothing going on between Luo Xiang and Yin Qin, yet she found herself hoping that Yin Qin would find another woman soon… She was indeed being selfish, very selfish.


    Luo Xiang returned to the restaurant.


    She didn’t go back over there but instead stood off to the side, watching Song Zhizhi.


    Song Zhizhi and Ji Baijian had already finished eating.


    The two were talking.


    Song Zhizhi asked, “After we get married, are we moving out to live on our own?”


    “Mm.” Ji Baijian nodded as he wiped the corner of his mouth.


    “Then…what about Xiang?” Song Zhizhi asked.


    “Of course, she wille with you.” Ji Baijian responded without hesitation.


    ‘Won’t you find that inconvenient?”


    “A bit,” Ji Baijian replied.


    “Then, are there any apartments suitable for Xiang to live alone around our new house?”


    “I’ll arrange for it.”


    Song Zhizhiughed.


    Seeing her smile, Ji Baijian also offered a slight smile, “I will fulfill your wish to live separately with me.”


    “Ji Baijian!” Song Zhizhi eximed, angry.


    She felt her cheeks burning.


    Why did every simple sentence of hers always end up sounding so ambiguous when interpreted by Ji Baijian?


    Wasn’t Ji Baijian supposed to be as pure as a sheet of paper?


    Clearly, he was an experienced man, an old hand at this! ‘When will you take leave?” Ji Baijian changed the topic.


    “Hmm?”


    “Marriage leave.”


    “Oh, we’re only getting married next Sunday. I n to start my leave from the Monday after next.”


    “Good,” Ji Baijian nodded.


    “Are we going out after our wedding?”


    “I only have fifteen days.”


    “That’s enough,” Ji Baijian said, “I’ve only arranged for 7 days. I have a major project afterwards that needs my personal attention.”


    “Oh,” Song Zhizhi nodded.


    She knew that Ji Baijian must be very busy.


    Having just taken over such arge group from Jihong, he likely had much to familiarize himself with, learn, and implement.


    “It’S gettingte, I’ll drive you home.” Ji Baijian stood up. At this moment, Ji Baixin also came out of the restroom.


    The four of them left the restaurant.


    “Xiang and I can go home on our own, you should go home with Baixin. You’re still injured; you should rest early,” Song Zhizhi said.


    Ji Baijian did not refuse.


    Song Zhizhi felt a slight sense of disappointment.


    Sometimes, she felt that Ji Baijian was incredibly attentive to her, but at other times, she found him to be incredibly aloof.


    Ji Baijian was always out of her control.


    The elevator arrived at the hotel entrance.


    The doorman had already parked their cars at the entrance.


    Song Zhizhi followed Luo Xiang, preparing to get into the car.


    Ji Baijian suddenly grabbed her hand.


    Song Zhizhi looked at him.


    All she heard Ji Baijian say was, “You two, turn your heads.”


    Naturally, he was referring to Ji Baixin and Luo Xiang.


    Ji Baixin was left speechless.


    Her brother, who was always so disciplined that it frightened people, would also publicly do such a thing.


    She didn’t mention thest proposal, as that was a natural part of the process. This time, it was clear that he couldn’t keep his hands to himself.


    She didn’t know how long it took.


    In any case, Ji Baixin felt that she had waited quite a while before her brother finally turned and headed towards their car.


    Song Zhizhi’s face waspletely flushed at that moment.


    Ji Baijian, this guy, was too sweet, sickeningly so.


    Song Zhizhi, with her heartbeat racing, returned to the car and sat in the back seat, unable to calm down for a long time.


    Luo Xiang drove off quietly.


    The car was very quiet.


    Luo Xiang rarely initiated conversation. But at this moment, he suddenly spoke up, “Ji Baixin told me today that she thinks Yin Qin is not bad.”


    “Hmm?” Still engrossed in that…sweetness from earlier, Song Zhizhi’s face turned even redder when Luo Xiang suddenly started to speak.


    She had been continuously flirted with by Ji Baijian recently.


    Whether intentional or not, she even felt that his restraint was a form of charm.


    It wasn’t supposed to be like this before.


    And between her and Ji Baijian, she was supposed to be the one in control, for she was the only one who knew about their past intimacy.


    She silently adjusted her breathing to calm herself down and responded, “Ji Baixin said Yin Qin was not bad?”


    “Yes,” Luo Xiang nodded, “I just don’t understand it. If she thinks he’s good, why does she always quarrel with him?”


    “What do you think of Yin Qin?” Instead of answering, Song Zhizhi counter-asked.


    “Nothing special,” Luo Xiang replied bluntly.


    Song Zhizhi also guessed it.


    In Luo Xiang’s view, only Wei Ziming maybe able to do something about it.


    She said, “Ji Baixin probably hopes that Yin Qin finds happiness on his own. And besides you, Yin Qin doesn’t have any other female friends, so she selfishly hopes something might happen between you


    “Yin Qin and I aren’t friends, I think he’s too weak,” Luo Xiang said bluntly.


    Song Zhizhi wondered if Yin Qin heard this, his wig would probably be blown off in a huff again.


    She was really surprised, how did Yin Qin suddenly be bald, and very smooth at that, too ridiculous to look at.


    Later she heard that Yin Qin’s hair was cut off to bandage his head injury, and he even shaved the rest of his head for uniform regrowth. To not let people notice, he wore a wig. Who could have known, who could have expected such a big embarrassment.


    She even saw Ji Baixinugh at the moment.


    When Yin Qin left in a breakdown, Ji Baixin’sughter was unhidden.


    She thought Ji Baixin wasn’t as indifferent to Yin Qin as she appeared to be.


    Hearing Luo Xiang’s words now, she realized she was overthinking.


    She felt Ji Baixin may not really hate Yin Qin. After so many years, she must have felt the kindness Yin Qin showed her, and gradually, a lot of hatred would slowly fade as he never actually seeded in breaking Ji Baixin and her loved one. Baixin should not continue holding a grudge over what Yin Qin did in the past.


    Her cold treatment and refusal to give Yin Qin a chance is just because she didn’t like him and didn’t want to give him hope.


    Song Zhizhi sighed, these two probably wouldn’t end up together.


    The car parked steadily in the courtyard of the Song Family.


    Song Zhizhi and Luo Xiang returned home.


    When they got back, the house was already quiet.


    Song Zhizhi carefully walked back to her room with Luo Xiang.


    Just as they were approaching their room door, they saw someone standing there.


    Song Zhizhi smiled at the corner of her mouth, “Brother Ziming.”


    “Hmm.” Wei Ziming nodded. “Are you still awake at such ate hour?”


    “I was waiting for Xiang.”


    “Oh.” Song Zhizhi nodded, “Then you two have a chat, I’m going to bed.”


    “Hmm.”


    Wei Ziming watched as Song Zhizhi went back to her room.


    “Master, did you need me for something?” Luo Xiang asked, somewhat surprised.


    “Come to my room with me.” Wei Ziming walked ahead.


    Luo Xiang followed Wei Ziming’s steps and entered his room.


    In the room, Wei Ziming asked Luo Xiang, “Is there anything unusual about Ji Baijian?”


    “No.” Luo Xiang hardly thought before answering, “Other than being really skilled, he hasn’t done anything harmful to Song Zhizhi. They seem happy together.”


    Wei Ziming was somewhat silent.


    Luo Xiang watched him, “Master, what’s wrong?”


    “Nothing.” Wei Ziming seemed very calm, he calmly said, “Song Zhizhi is about to marry Ji Baijian.


    Song Zhizhi will be moving out of the Song family mansion.”


    “Oh, I’ll follow Song Zhizhi. She said we’ll either live together, or I’ll be living in the closest vicinity to her.”


    “Ultimately, I can’t help but worry.” Wei Ziming said bluntly.


    “Master, you might be worrying too much. I think Ji Baijian’s feelings for Song Zhizhi are genuine.”


    “Do you understand the human heart?” Wei Ziming asked.


    Luo Xiang gritted her teeth.


    Indeed, she did not know. What she saw was always the surface.


    “Isn’t Nie Wenzhi kind to this family?” Wei Ziming looked at Luo Xiang.


    Luo Xiang nodded, “Yes.”


    In her eyes, Nie Wenzhi indeed looked like a good person, but he did such atrocious things secretly.


    “So, Xiang, you are still young, oblivious to what the outside world really is, you can’t just judge by the surface.”


    “I understand, Master.”


    “Here’s a micro camera.” Wei Ziming took out a very small electronic gadget.


    Luo Xiang was confused.


    Wei Ziming handed it to Luo Xiang, “Take it.”


    “Should I wear it?” Luo Xiang looking at the pea-sized gadget, asked.


    “No, find the right chance, and put it on Yin Qin.”


    ‘Who?” Luo Xiang wondered if Wei Ziming made a mistake.


    “Yin Qin.” Wei Ziming repeated.


    “Why should I put it on him?” Luo Xiang was even more puzzled.


    “Given my understanding of Ji Baijian, he might not let you get close, and even if you do, he would easily discover it. So there’s no need taking such a risk.” Wei Ziming said.


    “Putting it on Song Zhizhi would also not be much of use. If Ji Baijian harbors some ill intentions, he won’t disclose them in front of Song Zhizhi.”


    Luo Xiang was a bit confused.


    “Only Yin Qin. Ji Baijian and Yin Qin have a close rtionship. I suspect they have the same intentions in many situations. If Ji Baijian really means Zhizhi harm, we would learn about it at the earliest.” Said Wei Ziming, his reasoning seemed quite urate.


    However, Luo Xiang didn’t quite agree, she said, “Is it okay to monitor someone who ispletely unrted in this way?”


    “Xiang, there are many things you don’t understand, but everything I do is without malice.”


    Luo Xiang bit her lip. “You just need to do what I ask you to.”


    “Okay.” Luo Xiang nodded.


    She generally obeyed her master’s orders unquestioningly.


    “It’ste, go back and rest.”


    “Okay.”


    Luo Xiang exited the room with the gadget.


    Wei Ziming watched Luo Xiang’s retreating figure.


    They might not have spoken before her return but from now, he would absolutely not let Song Zhizhi suffer the slightest harm.


    Time, it really flies by.


    They selected their wedding photos on Wednesday, and by Saturday, it was already here.


    At this moment, the wedding of the Ji and Song families was already creating quite a stir.


    Tomorrow, they would really be married.


    Song Zhizhi hardly dared believe it.


    At night, shey in bed, unable to sleep.


    The mere thought of marrying Ji Baijian felt unreal to her.


    From then on, she would truly live under the same roof with Ji Baijian, sleep in the same bed…


    She tossed and turned in bed.


    Suddenly, there was knocking at the door.


    Song Zhizhi was alerted.


    She then opened the door.


    Unexpectedly, it was her younger brother.


    Song Zhidao was still in school, but because of her wedding, he hade home for the weekend.


    “Are you asleep?” Song Zhidao asked.


    “No, not yet.” Song Zhizhi replied, “Is there something you need?”


    “Oh, I just wanted toe in and chat. I don’t know if we’ll have such opportunities again in the future.” Song Zhidao said in a soft tone.


    The lightness of his tone made Song Zhizhi suddenly feel mncholic.


    She opened the door further to allow Song Zhidao in.


    The two sat on Song Zhizhi’s balcony.


    Song Zhidao said, “In fact, I don’t have a deep impression of our mother.” Song Zhizhi nodded.


    After all, their mother had passed away when Song Zhidao was very young.


    Song Zhidao said, “In my memory, only Auntie and you are left.” Song Zhizhi pursed her lips.


    Nie Wenzhi had really had a great impact on their family!


    Remembering all that she had done, she still clenched her teeth in resentment.


    “Let’s not talk about Auntie. Right now, for me, other than hatred, I have nothing else. Without


    Auntie, the most important woman in my life is only you.” Song Zhidao looked directly at his sister.


    Song Zhizhi felt a ripple in her heart.


    Her brother was not good at expressing his feelings.


    Of course, this doesn’t mean that their sibling rtionship wasn’t good.


    She said, “Zhidao…”


    “I don’t oppose your marriage. I’m not that immature.” Song Zhidao said, “I just feel a bit unwilling to part.”


    “Yeah,” Song Zhizhi understood.


    Even though she and her brother had always lived luxuriously as the children of a wealthy family, neither of them had developed the bad habits of high society.


    “Actually, Ji Baijian is quite nice.” Song Zhidao said, “I feel reassured knowing he will take care of you.”


    “Don’t worry. I will also take care of myself.”


    “Sis, I don’t know what to give you as a wedding gift.” Song Zhidao looked at her. Song Zhizhi smiled, “To me, your well wishes are more important than anything else.”


    At that moment, Song Zhidao still took out a small, small gift box.


    Song Zhizhi was surprised.


    Song Zhidao ced the gift box in front of his sister and handed it to her.


    Song Zhizhi took it.


    Then slowly, she opened it.


    Inside was a bracelet.


    A bracelet made of crystal beads.


    Song Zhidao said, “It’s not expensive. I made it myself in a small workshop during my time abroad. The owner said that in their locality, light blue symbolizes kinship.”


    Song Zhizhiughed.


    Whileughing, her eyes welled up with tears.


    She put it on her wrist. The size was just right.


    At that moment, she thought of their childhood together.


    When their mother had suddenly passed away.


    Zhidao, in his dependency years, only craved for his mom. At that time, their father was at a loss with Zhidao who didn’t want anything or anyone except his mom.


    At that time, it had been Song Zhizhi who was always there to y with Song Zhidao.


    Hugging him when she herself was still just a little girl.


    Fortunately, Song Zhidao really loved his sister. With herpany, he was less agitated.


    For a long, long period in her memory, the two siblings shared the same bed, with Song Zhidao always holding onto her arm tightly while they slept.


    She could still remember Song Zhidao’s innocent eyes when they were children, as he looked at her with a fear of separation. She could still remember the small strength of Song Zhidao’s embrace. It all felt so, so unforgettable.


    Once,


    They had been each other’s lifelines.


    Some say the closest blood rtionship in the world is not with one’s parents but with one’s siblings.


    Only one’s siblings have the same blood flowing through their veins.


    Tears.


    They fell onto the bracelet.


    “Sis.” Song Zhidao looked at her.


    Song Zhizhi managed a smile.


    She was genuinely moved by her brother, even this small, small gesture.


    Kinship, it truly touched her heart.


    What she used to take for granted, she now cherished so, so dearly.


    She was really afraid…


    Afraid that it might disappear in the blink of an eye!