Early morning.
A bird had barely let out its first chirp before a car horn startled it into a shudder.
The Tong Family villa was decked out in festive decorations, and the estate's iron gates stood wide open. Luxury cars lined the roadside, forming a wedding convoy that stretched out of sight.
Today was Tong Chuhe and Tan Zhuishi's wedding day.
"Hey, Chuhe, have some pastries first. You won't have time to eat later."
Inside, Jiang Nian held a pastry to Tong Chuhe's lips, helping her get a little food in her before the day began.
They had gotten up early to prepare. Jiang Nian, Gao Wen, and the other bridesmaids had gotten ready fairly quickly, but Tong Chuhe, as the bride, had plenty to do today.
Not only did she have to travel between several locations, she also had four or five outfits to change into.
Tan Zhuishi and the others would arrive soon, and Tong Chuhe's first look was almost finished. If she didn't eat something now, she would really struggle later.
Tong Chuhe looked at the pastry in Jiang Nian's hand, her eyes curving into a smile as she lowered her head and let her best friend feed her.
Before long, Tan Zhuishi and his groomsmen arrived.
As soon as they came upstairs, they saw the tightly shut door ahead.
Holding the bouquet, Tan Zhuishi knocked a little nervously. "Chuhe, I'm here to take you home!"
There was a rustle inside, followed by Jiang Nian's voice. "If you want us to open the door, you'll have to show some sincerity, Zhuishi. If it's not enough, we're not opening!"
Song Jici immediately recognized the request for red envelopes and hurriedly took out the ones they had prepared.
The men crouched furtively by the corner of the door, ready