The Wedding Was Canceled

These words struck Mother Meng' mother like a thunderbolt.

Her mind went completely blank with a "boom".

That ominous premonition she had just had, that thought she had desperately tried to suppress, was actually true.

In her heart, she cried out silently, "God, what sins have I committed? I've suffered enough for myself, why must you torment my daughter like this?"

But she just couldn't believe it.

She had seen Shen Jingchuan with her own eyes; he was gentle, steady, and his eyes always held pure love when he looked at Meng Ke. How could he do such a thing?

Unwilling to give up, she grabbed Meng Ke's shoulders with both hands and asked anxiously.

"Honey, tell Mom the truth, how did you find out about this?"

"Have you investigated thoroughly? Have you misunderstood anyone? You can't rely on just one side's story in this kind of situation."

"I don't think Jingchuan is that kind of person."

With tears streaming down her face, Meng Ke nodded blankly.

"There's no misunderstanding. He... told me himself."

Mother Meng's mother's hand went limp immediately.

She slowly leaned back against the sofa, as if all her strength had been drained away.

She stared at the ceiling, only two words echoing in her mind. "It's over."

After a while, the crying inside the house gradually stopped.

Meng Ke raised her hand, wiped away the tears on her face, and tucked her disheveled hair behind her ears.

After crying like that, she seemed to have toned down her dejected look and even appeared a bit stronger.

Mother Meng, standing nearby, also quietly wiped away her tears, leaned closer, and asked softly.

"Good boy, tell Mom, what exactly happened?"

Meng Ke sniffed and began to recount the whole story, starting with Shen Jingchuan's Ring.

Another world, where cultivation, rebellion, and women reside.

Mother Meng's eyes widened as she listened, and she couldn't close her mouth.

But then she remembered the strange and inexplicable things that had happened to Shen Jingchuan over the years, and the rare objects that had appeared out of nowhere.

Thinking about it this way, her initial feeling of absurdity subsided, and she began to believe it.

She hesitated, then went through the matter again.

"You mean, he can go to another world?"

"The women he married were also from that world, and more than one at that? Were all the things he brought out, and all his skills, learned or brought from that world?"

Meng Ke nodded blankly and said, "Yes."

Mother Meng thought for a moment, then asked, "Didn't you ask him? Why did he marry over there? There must be a reason, right?"

Upon hearing this, Meng Ke's eyes reddened again, and her voice suddenly rose in pitch.

"Mom, what are you thinking about?"

"No matter his reason, he can't marry someone else over there! Even if it's another world!"

"He already has me, how can he marry another woman?"

This is a hurdle in her heart that she just can't get over.

Mother Meng looked at her daughter, paused for a moment, and then nodded.

That makes sense.

She sighed, facing another dilemma.

"Then... what about tomorrow?"

"Everyone who should be invited has been invited; not a single one has been missed."

Meng Ke raised her head, her gaze settling down.

What else can we do?

"Could it be that I knowingly went to marry a man who's seeing several women at the same time?"

"Mom, I want to be alone."

"Don't you have their contact information? Go tell them that tomorrow's wedding is canceled."

Looking at her daughter's resolute face, Mother Meng opened her mouth, but ultimately did not try to persuade her further.

She knew that this girl was just like herself when she was young in this respect—she couldn't tolerate even the slightest imperfection.

Once you've made up your mind, you can't drag it out or be indecisive; that will only make things worse.

But the thought of the guests coming tomorrow gave her a headache.

Elder Yang and Elder Li, both of them are prominent figures, and they both agreed to come.

She simply couldn't bring herself to say "the wedding is canceled," picking up and putting down the phone several times.

In the end, she had no choice but to send a text message, carefully choosing each word before sending it.

Shen Jingchuan leaned back on the sofa, his feet propped up on the coffee table, his eyes staring blankly at the ceiling, his mind a complete void.

He didn't know how much time had passed when the phone suddenly rang, startling him.

He picked it up and saw it was Elder Yang.

He knew in his heart that the old man probably already knew.

As soon as the call connected, Elder Yang's hurried voice came from the other end.

"Little Shen, what happened? I just saw a text message from Xiao Ke's mother saying that tomorrow's wedding is canceled."

"Are you having some trouble? Tell the old man, and see if I can help you."

Shen Jingchuan opened his mouth, but after a long while, he finally managed to speak.

"Elder Yang, this matter... you really can't help with."

"It's something between me and Xiao Ke, it's about our relationship."

Elder Yang was taken aback for a moment, then said, "Oh? I see you two are doing quite well, aren't you?"

Shen Jingchuan said, "Elder Yang, I... I really don't know how to explain this to you."

After thinking for a moment, Elder Yang realized that it was indeed inappropriate for him to pry into the young man's private affairs, so he softened his tone.

"Alright, Little Shen, I, this old man, won't interfere in your affairs."

"I only asked because I was afraid you had other difficulties. If it's about your feelings, I can't help you."

"But remember, if there's anything I can do to help, you must ask, understand? Don't try to handle it all alone."

Shen Jingchuan quickly replied, "Oh, okay, Elder Yang, if I really need anything, I'll definitely come to you."

I had just hung up the phone when it rang again; it was my uncle.

Shen Jingchuan's heart sank. What was bound to happen had happened, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and answer the call.

As soon as the call connected, my uncle's angry voice came through the phone.

"Xiaochuan! What happened? Xiao Ke's mom texted me saying the wedding is canceled!"

"Tell me the truth, did you bully her?"

Shen Jingchuan kept explaining, but dared not mention a single word about the other world, taking all the blame upon himself.

After that, the phone never stopped ringing.

One by one, relatives and friends saw the text message and called to inquire.

Some were surprised, some regretful, and some, like the uncle, were angry.

Shen Jingchuan dared not turn off the phone, nor could he.

These people are his closest relatives and friends. He can't turn a blind eye and shut them up; he can't do that.

He could only answer them one by one and comfort them one by one.

Unable to tell the truth, he made up some stories to gloss over the matter, taking all the blame upon himself.

Fortunately, the phone kept ringing, so he quickly made an excuse that "another call is coming in."

"I'm sorry, that's all for now, I have to go back to my phone..."

And so, it took more than half an hour of work to calm everyone down.

After hanging up the last call, Shen Jingchuan loosened his grip, and the phone slipped onto his lap.

He slumped into the sofa, completely unable to muster any strength.

He stared at the ceiling, a bitter feeling welling up inside him.

What a terrible thing to do.

It was a wonderful wedding, lively and joyful, with so many close relatives and friends waiting to witness this beautiful moment.

Now, he alone has shattered it all.