Urban Soldier Young Master

Chapter 982 - 981: The Wedding Approaches (Part 2)

As the saying goes, "A life for a life, a debt for repayment." These eight words represent a rule that has existed since ancient times, a rule that is taken for granted and is universally correct.However, just such a universally correct matter caused a disagreement between Qin Yan and Qin Yan's parents at this critical moment of their daughter's upcoming wedding.

Originally, when booking the hotel and contacting relatives and friends for Qin Ruojing and Chu Ge's wedding, there were no major issues. But recently, a wave of anti-corruption movements centered in Beijing has swept across the country.

Moreover, this wave is larger than any before, it's one of the most serious they have ever encountered. Even Mrs. Qin, a homemaker who usually doesn't care about national affairs, felt the force of this wave.

It's no wonder. Qin Yan watches the news every day, and even if Mrs. Qin doesn't like it, she occasionally catches glimpses and hears snippets about how many "tigers" have been taken down recently, which is proof enough of this wave's strength.

Logically, anti-corruption is a good thing for the country and its people, but Mrs. Qin couldn't help worrying whether organizing this wedding would bring any adverse effects on her husband Qin Yan. She was truly caught between a rock and a hard place, distressed over the money spent and afraid of possibly causing trouble for Qin Yan.

Choosing the lesser of two evils, Mrs. Qin was ultimately more afraid that Qin Yan would find himself in some trouble, being labeled by those with ulterior motives as "profiting from the opportunity," and as for not being able to get the money back... well, she accepted it.

After all, propelled by this wave, even if the two of them are living upright lives, able to stand tall and with conviction, declaring "A clear conscience fears no accusation," there are still two other sayings: "The power of public opinion cannot be underestimated" and "Know the times, and act wisely."

In the past, Qin Yan was an old police detective, setting up a banquet for his daughter's wedding might not have been much, but now he's a detective team captain, particularly one in Beijing. Making a big display of hosting tables and banquets, even if it's a completely reasonable thing to do, seems to run the risk of "going against the wind."

If someone decides to make an issue out of this, and even colludes with some unscrupulous media, publishing some irresponsible, truth-distorting reports with eye-catching headlines, then Qin Yan would have a hard time explaining even if he had a hundred mouths. Even if he could explain clearly, the impact on him would undoubtedly be negative.

Mrs. Qin shared her thoughts with Qin Yan, but Qin Yan's attitude was surprisingly resolute: the wedding should proceed as planned, don't skimp on expenses, and make sure every detail is as perfect as possible.

Facing Mrs. Qin's concern, Qin Yan actually understands that his wife's worries are not unfounded, and she makes good arguments, but he still firmly believes that innocence is self-evident. Since he hasn't done anything wrong, he's not afraid of those with malicious intent.

Besides, this is their daughter's wedding, such a significant event, such a memorable day, if they end up with a sparse two or three tables of guests, what would that be?

Qin Yan is concerned about face, but this time, making this decision is genuinely not about his and his wife's face.

As a father, Qin Yan hasn't done enough for his daughter in this lifetime, and if he messes up at such an important moment, even if his daughter can understand him, he Himself cannot forgive himself.

His daughter must be married off in grand style!

Upright and honorable, let others say and think what they will, to each their own.

And taking a step back, if it comes to that, he won't continue as the detective team captain and will go back to being an ordinary police officer. Even if it means taking off his uniform, if that can give his daughter a happy memory, then what's the harm!

He might live off a public salary, but he is also a father.

Finally, the day is October 27, and tomorrow is the official wedding day of Chu Ge and Qin Ruojing.

Since getting up in the morning, Chu Ge hasn't had a moment's rest, either answering calls or driving Qin Yan's big Hummer to the train station, coach station, and airport multiple times to pick up friends coming from afar for the wedding.

From the orphanage, Director Yu Jingsong represents the "three giants of the orphanage," with Liang Jinjiang, Cao Xu, Shi Tong, Zhang Qing, Lin Fang, even Zhu Youcai and Guan Rui, who used to constantly criticize Chu Ge at Shi Tong's wedding, and some childhood friends with whom they barely exchanged a few words at a previous gathering also came.

From the Tianjiao Group and Tianqing Company, came Tong Yaqi, Xia Feifei, Mo Xiaoran, Chen Jiatong, Xu Jingyuan, and Mu Xiaoting.

Other attendees included He Qing, Mu Lingshan, Chu Shiyao, Li Nan, Liu Weijiang, Song Baijia, Chen Jue, Bao Zhanhai, Long Kun.

Honestly, Chu Ge never expected so many people to come. After all, none of them are idlers, and some he had just casually mentioned the wedding to a long time ago, receiving vague responses suggesting they might come if they could.

Luckily, adhering to the principle of "waste rather than neglect," Chu Ge had already booked numerous hotel rooms well in advance. Even if the number of attendees exceeded his expectations, he still managed to accommodate each one.

It's past five in the afternoon, and finally, the phone calls for Chu Ge have dwindled. All the guests who came for him have been arranged in their hotel rooms.

Even with Chu Ge's extraordinary stamina, he felt a bit dizzy after a full day like this, and a thin layer of sweat covered him.

Tired as he was, Chu Ge still felt very happy. After all, getting married is one of the most important events in life. The fact that these people were willing to put aside their own affairs and travel a long way just to celebrate with him is indeed a significant gesture of kindness.

While feeling pleased, Chu Ge also had some other emotions. Once the wedding ceremony is held tomorrow, he will officially enter the marriage hall. From then on, he would need to be more mindful, especially when dealing with other women.

In theory, this had been the case ever since he and Qin Ruojing got their marriage certificate, but there's undoubtedly a difference between before and after the wedding.

For instance, many married people might forget when they got their marriage certificates, but if asked about their wedding day, unless they're extremely careless, people generally don't forget that date.

Chu Ge sat in the driver's seat of Qin Yan's Hummer, subconsciously tapping his fingers on the steering wheel. His mind seemed full of thoughts, yet at the same time, it felt empty.

After a while, Chu Ge took out a cigarette from his bag, held one in his mouth without lighting it, and after a few minutes, he stuffed it back into the pack and let out a long sigh.

Luo Suyun and Shu Lulu didn't come, which left him a bit regretful, but it is what it is. Luo Suyun is quite busy with work these days and couldn't take time off from Tianqing Company. As for Shu Lulu, if this little troublemaker had come, who knows what kind of trouble she might have stirred up. It's quieter this way.

Also... Ye Li didn't come. She even called today to tell him that she would decorate the apartment he bought in Lidu beautifully. She promised that once he and Qin Ruojing return to Lidu after the wedding, he would be satisfied and pleasantly surprised.

Maybe, this time Ye Li would finally give up on him completely?

He wasn't sure... would Ye Li feel heartbroken?

Chu Ge shook his head, trying to cast off the involuntary thoughts from his mind, and then he made a few calls to invite his relatives and friends down for dinner.

Before long, everyone came downstairs. After exchanging some pleasantries, Chu Ge invited the orphanage's old director, Yu Jingsong, into the Hummer, while everyone else got into a rented bus.

Chu Ge didn't know who his biological parents were, the ones who abandoned him at the orphanage's doorstep after he was born. Yu Jingsong was attending the wedding in the capacity of his guardian.

As a child, Chu Ge didn't like talking to this old man with a lecherous face. Whenever Yu Jingsong sought him out, it was never for anything good. However, as the years passed, he grew up, Yu Jingsong got older, and this sleazy old man now felt so dear to him.

After starting the car, Chu Ge smiled at Yu Jingsong in the passenger seat and sincerely said, "Old Director, thank you so much for attending my wedding. I'm truly delighted, really."

Yu Jingsong fastened his seatbelt and looked at Chu Ge with suspicion. "I say... you're speaking so seriously, you must be up to something bad, right?"

Chu Ge broke out in a sweat, "I'm just genuinely saying thank you. What kind of mischief could I be up to?"

Yu Jingsong maintained a wary expression, snorting, "Can anyone be sure of you? Whenever you spoke seriously as a child, it always meant you were plotting something bad."

Chu Ge shook his head with amusement, "Didn't you say that was when I was a kid? Can't I have grown up since then?"

Yu Jingsong grinned, "You rascal, I'm just teasing, and you took it seriously. How come you don't have a sense of humor?"

Chu Ge broke out in a sweat once more. When Yu Jingsong wasn't smiling, he already looked sleazy. When he did smile, it truly reached new heights of sleaziness.

"Old Yu, is it that I lack a sense of humor, or are your jokes just too dry? Saying that serious words from me are no good, I think it's clearly that you're the one who's the mischievous one, don't you think?"

Chu Ge rubbed his forehead speechlessly, retorting angrily. He used to speak to Yu Jingsong like this as a child, and just moments ago when he seriously expressed his gratitude, he really was a bit unaccustomed.

"Haha, now that's the way to talk." Yu Jingsong grinned again and asked, "Getting married tomorrow, how're you feeling now?"