After A Secret Marriage With The Trending Queen - Chapter 64

Chapter 64

The wedding was scheduled for October 1st, National Day, a day of national celebration. They were also the first pair of female artists to hold a grand same-sex wedding since the reform of the new marriage law, demonstrating their extraordinary influence. With many supporters in the industry, they set a positive example for the public.

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On the evening of September 30th, Shen Lu sat watching television at home. The wall clock in the living room showed the time nearing midnight. Mother Shen, wrapped in a jacket, emerged from her room. Seeing the faint light in the living room, she quickly turned on the lamp. “Lulu! Why aren’t you asleep yet? Look at the time! Have you forgotten what you’re doing tomorrow?”

“Mom, I’m nervous. I can’t sleep.”

Mother Shen walked over and sat down. “Silly child, you should be happy.”

“I’m just too happy, that’s why I can’t sleep,” Shen Lu pouted. Her heart had been pounding non-stop. She couldn’t explain it.

“Alright, listen to your mother. Now go straight to your room and sleep. After tomorrow, you’ll be moving out to live with Qinqin. Cherish this last night at home,” Mother Shen said, gently pushing Shen Lu toward her room. “Get a good night’s sleep so you’ll be a beautiful bride tomorrow, understood?”

Shen Lu climbed into bed, but suddenly, her eyelid started twitching continuously. Shen Lu quickly covered it with her hand and held the pose for a long time, hoping that everything would go well at the wedding tomorrow.

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The Big Day Preparations

Early the next morning, while it was still twilight, the makeup team was already knocking on the Shen family door. Shen Lu felt as though she had barely slept before being woken up. Her eyes were so swollen she could barely open them. Her mother nagged from the side, “I told you to go to bed early last night, but you wouldn’t listen. Now your face is swollen like a pig’s head!”

Shen Lu ignored her. She was marrying a popular female star; it wasn’t just a casual wedding. It was natural to be nervous. It was an extenuating circumstance.

On the other side, Ye Qin also started her makeup session. Her palms were sweaty. She was more nervous than when she first acted in front of a camera. “Can you make me look extra beautiful?” Ye Qin requested.

The makeup artist skillfully twirled her brush. “Don’t worry, you’re a natural beauty, but I will make you look even better.”

Although Shen Lu had seen her in all her aspects—ugly, beautiful, bare-faced, and heavily made-up—today was their wedding, and Ye Qin still wanted to present her most beautiful self to her.

This was likely a case of a woman adorning herself for the one who appreciates her.

Ye Qin’s Grandma, despite her age, was busy helping at the venue. She was wearing festive, large red traditional Chinese attire and was full of energy. The makeup artist had specially curled the old lady’s hair, making her look chic and young, which the old lady was delighted with.

Mother Shen had brought out her absolute best clothes for the day. She couldn’t possibly let Qinqin lose face. Father Shen was also forced to put on a crisp, dignified suit. He felt awkward in it but was immediately dismissed by Mother Shen as someone who was “always unpresentable.”

Shen Jing also got a haircut and was dressed cleanly and handsomely, responsible for today’s welcoming and reception duties. Many guests arrived, mostly friends from the entertainment industry and some of the Shen family relatives. Since the incident with Ye Qin’s parents, the two sides of the family had been estranged. Even if they tried to suck up now that Ye Qin was successful, it was pointless.

There were also sponsors for the wedding and invited media. The scene was bustling. Shen Lu’s uncles and relatives had never seen such a spectacle. They were stunned and quickly rushed over to fawn over Mother Shen. “Sister-in-law, Lulu really made it big. She managed to snag a female star!”

“Aiya, Big Brother, how can you use the word ‘snag’? You need to be careful with your words. The two children are mutually devoted and in love,” Mother Shen was displeased.

“Yes, yes. Don’t forget about us siblings later on, alright?”

“Siblings should look out for and support each other more, shouldn’t they?”

“Sister-in-law, you look younger and more beautiful every year.”

“……” Mother Shen thoroughly enjoyed the flattery.

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After finishing her makeup and hair, Shen Lu was already on the way to the wedding venue. Her wedding dress was stored in the car’s trunk, to be changed into backstage later, as it was too large, eye-catching, and inconvenient to walk in. The road approaching the venue was already showing signs of a major traffic jam. Car horns blared everywhere, and soon the front had become completely gridlocked.

To pass the time, Shen Lu opened her phone. Today’s top trending topic on Weibo was [Ye Qin Shen Lu Wedding]. Clicking it, she saw that many fans had announced they were going to the site to watch.

“My beautiful Qin, since I can’t marry you in this life, I’ll go attend your wedding instead.” “Does the commenter above have to be so sad…. Emmmm, count me in too.” “Let’s go, let’s go, let’s watch the wedding together!” “I wonder if any photos have leaked yet. I’m curious what beautiful Qin looks like in a wedding dress. She must look like a fairy.” “It’s still early. The wedding hasn’t started yet. Photos and videos will probably take a while.” “……”

Shen Lu couldn’t resist posting a Weibo update: On the way to the wedding venue. Huge traffic jam. Palms are sweating. The post included a photo of the long line of traffic ahead.

Fans quickly commented below.

“Shen Lu, do you know that you are the happiest woman in the world to be able to marry beautiful Qin?” “The luckiest girl there is.” “You must have saved the Milky Way in your past life.” “……”

Shen Lu chuckled while reading the comments. Refreshing the page, she saw that Ye Qin had actually reposted her Weibo, saying, I’m also stuck in traffic. Immediately after, Ye Qin replied to one of the fan comments under Shen Lu’s original post.

Ye Qin v: Actually, I saved the Milky Way. //@NetizenSweetie: You must have saved the Milky Way in your past life. //@Shen Lu: On the way to the wedding…

Netizen Sweetie: OMG OMG OMG, I’ve been noticed! I’ve been noticed! Is this your wedding perk, beautiful Qin? So happy! Netizen No. 2: Seriously envious. Netizen No. 3: Abuse, abuse, this is too much relationship abuse! Netizen No. 4: Sweet. …

Just then, Shen Lu’s phone screen switched from the Weibo comments to an incoming call. She quickly answered Ye Qin’s call.

“Hello?” Her voice was involuntarily sweet.

“Stop playing on your phone. Focus. We’re getting married today.”

“Aren’t you playing too?”

“I’m not playing anymore. See you at the wedding later.”

“Mm!” Hanging up the phone, Shen Lu couldn’t help but smile sweetly, her heart brimming with excitement.

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At the wedding venue.

Mother Shen checked the time. “Why aren’t they here yet? What’s going on?”

Wang Lin said, “We got word that there’s a huge traffic jam on the road. They probably won’t be on time.”

Mother Shen looked anxiously outside, feeling a strange unease. Father Shen tried to reassure her, telling her to relax and that nothing would go wrong, and that they should focus on entertaining the guests and maintaining order.

Two hours later, Shen Jing rushed in, panting heavily. “Sis… the sisters are missing!”

“What do you mean ‘missing’? Shen Jing, explain yourself clearly,” Wang Lin frowned.

Shen Jing swallowed hard and said, “They’ve just… disappeared.”