Qin Ruoyao had just swiped her card to enter when Lin Li grabbed her wrist and pinned her against the door.
Lin Li's eyes burned with desire as he gazed at her. "Darling, you look absolutely stunning today."
Today was Qin Ruoyao and Lin Xuan's wedding day. Just moments before the ceremony, Lin Xuan's wife was still lying beneath him, moaning wantonly. The thought of it was enough to excite anyone.
Qin Ruoyao blushed. "Don't mess up my makeup or hair later. I still have to attend the wedding."
Clothes were scattered all over the floor.
After it was all over, Qin Ruoyao leaned against Lin Li's chest, cooing softly, "Brother Li, you were amazing."
"How do I compare to Lin Xuan? Did I make you feel better?"
"Brother Li, I'm yours. I haven't let that fool Lin Xuan lay a finger on me. Even after we're married, I won't let him touch me."
"Good girl," Lin Li smiled with satisfaction.
Qin Ruoyao had insisted on keeping the wedding simple—just a basic ceremony without a groomsmen or bridesmaids, no traditional wedding procession, and only inviting the Qin and Lin families.
When it was almost time, Qin Ruoyao reappeared at the wedding reception, her face still flushed. She pretended to be casual as she said, "Lin Xuan, I was so tired earlier that I fell asleep at the hotel. Luckily, I made it in time. I ran all the way here. It's so hot!"
Lin Xuan immediately recognized the look on Qin Ruoyao's face. It was exactly the same as it had been in his previous life when he caught her in bed with Lin Li, right after they had finished.
Those two scoundrels, Lin Li and Qin Ruoyao, had actually been fooling around on their wedding day!
Lin Xuan felt like the grass on his head had grown into a vast prairie.
They had been sneaking around together for so long, and he had been blind not to see it!
Lin Li, dressed in a sharp suit, approached with a red envelope in hand, his eyes still glowing with satisfaction.
"Brother, Mom and Dad are still upset. My older sisters are busy with work, so I came alone with this red envelope to attend your and sister-in-law's wedding," Lin Li said, his lips curling into a smirk.
"Little brother wishes you and sister-in-law a happy marriage, a lifetime of love, and many children."
Qin Ruoyao took the red envelope, her voice soft and sweet. "Thank you."
Lin Li and Qin Ruoyao exchanged a knowing glance, and right under Lin Xuan's nose, Qin Ruoyao subtly tugged at Lin Li's sleeve.
"Brother, I won't disturb you and sister-in-law any longer. I'll head inside first," Lin Li said, his eyes filled with challenge.
The thought of Lin Xuan's wife lying beneath him every night, moaning in pleasure, was exhilarating.
Lin Xuan sneered.
Revenge was a dish best served cold.
Having been reborn, he was determined to make Lin Li and Qin Ruoyao pay with his own hands.
Not just Lin Li, but the entire Lin family—he would take them all down!
Lin Xuan maintained a calm demeanor as he greeted guests at the entrance.
Meanwhile, five black business cars sped down the road.
In the lead car, a stunningly beautiful woman sat in the backseat. Even with sunlight streaming onto her face, her expression remained as cold as ice, her aura radiating intense fury.
Jiang Qing, Su Hua's secretary, was driving, beads of cold sweat dripping from her forehead.
This was bad. Really bad.
Su Hua's mood was entirely dependent on Lin Xuan. If he behaved, her mood was sunny, but if he defied her, it turned into a storm.
This time, that troublemaker Lin Xuan had taken advantage of Su Hua's business trip to marry Qin Ruoyao. As soon as Su Hua got wind of it, she dropped a major deal and rushed back to the country.
Jiang Qing had never seen Su Hua this angry before—it felt like the world was about to end. She didn't dare even breathe too loudly in the car.
Why couldn't that guy just behave?
Jiang Qing thought despairingly.
"Heh—"
Su Hua let out a low chuckle. "Such a disobedient dog."
She had thought of giving him some freedom to make him less resistant to her.
But now he was planning to marry another woman.
In that case, she would just lock him up and turn him into a caged canary with clipped wings.
Jiang Qing shivered at Su Hua's cold laugh.
"Su, Su Hua," Jiang Qing asked cautiously, "should we call Lin Xuan first to ask what's going on or have him come out?"
Su Hua smiled faintly. "Why bother? Let's just go and take him."
If he was going to be this disobedient, he would have to face the consequences—right in front of the woman he loved, she would expose him as hers.
Jiang Qing was stunned.
Was Su Hua planning to crash the wedding?
"Su Hua, if you barge in like this, Lin Xuan might resist fiercely," she worried that Lin Xuan, pushed too far, might do something drastic.
Su Hua's voice was icy. "Even if he tries to kill himself, I won't let another woman touch him."
He belonged to her, and only her!
Jiang Qing didn't dare say another word.
The wedding proceeded as planned.
The emcee smiled as he introduced, "This is the bride, Ms. Qin Ruoyao."
"And this is the groom, Mr. Lin Xuan."
"They are childhood sweethearts who have known each other for eight years. Over these eight years, they have grown to know, understand, and love each other. Today, they finally step into the hall of marriage. Let us all applaud and bless this loving couple!"
Among the guests, apart from Lin Li, all were close friends and relatives of the Qin family. They all looked down on Lin Xuan, muttering disdainfully, "This Lin Xuan is good for nothing. Even though he's the eldest son of the Lin family, he's completely out of favor. How could Ruoyao fall for him?"
"It's such a pity for Ruoyao. She's so beautiful, and she's marrying this poor guy."
"If you ask me, if it weren't for Ruoyao, no one would want to marry Lin Xuan. The only good thing about him is that he's willing to marry into her family."
Not a single person clapped.
The room was eerily silent.
The emcee was momentarily stunned. It was the first time he had encountered such a situation—no one was willing to bless the couple.
Fortunately, his professionalism kicked in, and he quickly regained his composure, continuing with a smile, "Next, we will proceed with the ring exchange."
"Mr. Lin Xuan, do you take Ms. Qin Ruoyao to be your wife? To love and cherish her..." the emcee began reciting the vows.
All eyes were on Lin Xuan.
Lin Li sipped his wine, a smug smile on his lips.
Lin Xuan, once you marry Qin Ruoyao, your life is basically over.
Lin Xuan glanced toward the entrance, frowning.
Why hadn't Su Hua arrived yet?
If he really exchanged rings with Qin Ruoyao, no matter how much he tried to prove his loyalty later, it would be useless.
Lin Xuan remained silent.
The guests began whispering among themselves.
"What's going on? Why does he seem unwilling?"
"Don't overthink it. Lin Xuan fawns over Ruoyao like a lovesick puppy. How could he be unwilling?"
"He's lucky to marry Ruoyao. How could he possibly be unwilling?"
The emcee tried to smooth things over. "Look, our groom is so overjoyed he hasn't even reacted yet."
"Mr. Lin Xuan, do you take her?"
Another awkward silence followed.
Qin Ruoyao's face darkened. "Lin Xuan, what are you spacing out for? Hurry up and say yes!"
"Shut up!" Lin Xuan snapped irritably.
Qin Ruoyao's eyes widened in shock.
Lin Xuan had actually yelled at her!
Lin Xuan kept glancing toward the entrance.
The emcee was starting to feel a headache coming on.
First, the guests refused to bless the couple, and now the groom wasn't responding. He had never dealt with such a difficult wedding before.
Helpless, he repeated into the microphone, "Mr. Lin Xuan, do you take Ms. Qin Ruoyao to be your wife? To love and cherish her for the rest of your life?"
"He doesn't!" A chilling female voice cut through the air.