Chapter 1

Xu Nuan has made significant progress compared to before; not only was she not frightened, but she also learned a somewhat calm demeanor from Ji Xiang. In a voice that could only be heard by those in front of her, she said: "On this joyous occasion, I do not wish to shed blood. If this guest still wishes to offer blessings, please take your seat quickly, before I decide to investigate the source of your invitation."

The wedding was not held in any grand hotel, but rather at the Ji family courtyard

Unfortunately, none of those exist

The disruptive student, Sijia, was already bewildered, being escorted by security towards the outskirts of the crowd. However, the entire wedding had taken a turn, and she began to transform into the main character of the wedding, refusing to back down.

With just one compliment from her, your beloved man can scour half of Asia to buy a limited edition long dress, even going to great lengths to concoct a reason, claiming it was given away because it didn't suit someone else. With a single severance of ties, she can throw your devoted male lead into disarray, causing him to burn his expensive graduation project, all in a desperate attempt to win her back. As a child, she loved "Gone with the Wind" and chose the name Scarlett for her English class; this man spontaneously raised his hand to suggest to the teacher that she be named Scarlett, after the protagonist of "Gone with the Wind," just to catch her attention. With a single severance of ties, she can throw your devoted male lead into disarray, causing him to burn his expensive graduation project, all in a desperate attempt to win her back. As a child, she loved "Gone with the Wind" and chose the name Scarlett for her English class; this man spontaneously raised his hand to suggest to the teacher that she be named Scarlett, after the protagonist of "Gone with the Wind," just to catch her attention.

Wangcheng is by the sea, with a vast sky and wide clouds

Song Shijia, who was standing nearby, had completely lost her patience. She closed her eyes and turned to leave this place, but was pulled back by Xu Nuan.

Song Shijia has never lost to Ji Xiang in any matter, except for marriage; he got married before her

Xu Nuan confronted directly, the earlier calmness vanished without a trace, hostility overflowing: "Am I speaking nonsense, Ji Xiang? You know in your heart! If you were to compete and fight openly, I might still regard you with some respect. But now, thinking of your beloved, biting your lip, and pretending to show this deep affection for whom? Disgusting!"

Bridal room

Ji Xiang's anger caused her eyebrows to twitch, a true sign of her fury, yet Xu Nuan continued relentlessly: "Indeed. When the Song family fell, even the fallen princess looked down on you, let alone when she was at the height of her arrogance with the surname Song!"

Later, Song Shijia had a conflict with Ji Xiang, and in a fit of anger, she returned everything she had gathered from him, including that white dress, not expecting it to come in handy on such an occasion today

On the night of the successful bid for the Olympics, amidst the shattered bottles and the teachers and students who were crying with their heads in their hands, he alone stood clean and unscathed, with dark eyes, asking, "Shall we be friends?"

Are you talking nonsense? Ji Xiang snapped back to reality from distant memories, filled with uncontrollable anger

Miss Song, who was watching the play, nodded silently; this was indeed the truth

Song Shijia appeared in a flowing white dress. Just then, a gentle breeze swept through, causing her straight hair and the hem of her dress to flutter, enveloped in the vibrant fragrance unique to summer, almost stealing the spotlight from the bride. She followed behind Xu Nuan, whose gown trailed on the ground, descending the steps while managing the staircase beneath her feet and assisting Xu Nuan, who had somewhat impaired vision, as they approached the visibly disinterested male lead.

Song Shijia felt a sense of panic as she listened to the sound of waves crashing one after another, fearing that some bad news would reach someone's ears, and she contemplated escaping. However, the hem of her skirt was too long, making it cumbersome. In the midst of her thoughts, she accidentally bumped into one of the guests, and the two of them fell to the ground simultaneously

As soon as that phone was released, Ji Xiangshen finally changed his expression, reaching out to snatch it. However, the former girlfriend quickly stepped back, looking at Song Shijia with a show of bravado: "I never aspired to be the mistress of the Ji family; all I want is to be the one in his heart, and this phone is the best proof of that"

Song Shijia spread her sleeves and disdainfully wiped the cream from the corner of her mouth, "Isn't he just like that? Every time he falls in love, it’s as if the whole world knows about it, yet when it comes to marriage, it’s as secretive as an affair."

The young woman gazed intently, looking pitiful, and said, "Ji Xiang, I regret it. I simply cannot bear to see you marry someone else. I can give up everything—houses, cars, funds—if only you would take me away right now, even if we have nothing in the future!"

At that time, the Song family was still renowned in Wangcheng, and Ji Xiang was a typical wealthy young master. Coincidentally, it was Xu Nuan's birthday, and he took the initiative to buy this long dress as a gift for her. However, when the dress arrived, it did not fit properly, so Young Master Ji simply gave Xu Nuan a red envelope as an apology and then passed the dress on to the slightly slimmer Song Shijia.

The groom approached slowly from behind, extending his arm while speaking, and playfully tousled Song Shijia's hair, casually tugging at the tips to signal: "I need help urgently."

The demons that had been suppressed for many years finally saw the light of day. Xu Nuan, using the strength of her pain, restrained her once warmly embraced friend, speaking sternly: "It must feel quite satisfying to watch me and Ji Xiang struggle and hurt each other, right, Miss Song? Have you been oblivious to who he truly likes from the very beginning?"

The other party remained indifferent, their gaze fixed on Xu Nuan with a sense of triumph: "Does Mrs. Ji know? Last night, just the thought of marrying you made him so drunk that he lost consciousness, calling my name in my ear, Scarlett..."

The style of the dress is not innovative and would certainly not catch Ji Shao's eye today, but it was once adored by the bride Xu Nuan and the bridesmaid Song Shijia in a fashion magazine from six years ago

As the words were spoken, Ji Xiang's muscles surged with agitation, and Xu Nuan's face had already turned from pale to a shade of green, while Song Shijia was evidently faring even worse

She deliberately spoke loudly to embarrass the other party, attempting to make her ex-girlfriend retreat in difficulty. Indeed, some people around her chuckled at her humor, and Ji Xiang even took the opportunity to give a thumbs-up glance.

Ji Xiang soon received the news as well. He did not hesitate to push the door open, wearing a simple white dress draped over his elbow, his suit impeccably tailored, with thick eyebrows and a faint smile: "Wearing this?"

Her appearance is of a hall-of-fame level, yet her features are of a kind that transcends vulgarity, being quite delicate. Although she is undeniably thin, her chin always carries a hint of baby fat. She has a naturally bare face throughout the year, her skin surpassing snow in its fairness. When she speaks, her eyes slightly tilt upwards, resembling a crescent moon. The makeup artist did not need to exert much effort; this "work" is already sufficient to be presented to the world.

The girl's voice was as faint as a mosquito's, appearing insignificant amidst the grand and noisy setting. "But I don't lack a friend like you; I only lack a boyfriend."

The prospective husband who is being reclaimed in a timely manner

However, the dress is a strapless style, and the size is somewhat large, appearing loose and baggy even when pinned.

The words were directed at Song Shijia

The leading guard realized the seriousness of the situation and finally stopped being accommodating. He forcefully snatched the phone away and pushed a girl named Sijia by her arm towards the exit. Caught off guard, she stumbled as she was pushed. Xu Nuan raised her hand to signal, allowing her to stay, her expression gradually becoming somewhat strange

She asked lightly, seemingly without any intention of waiting for an answer, and then, taking advantage of the moment, she picked up the cup of wine held by the emcee in the distance and poured it over Song Shijia without even blinking.

Stop at his cold gaze, reminiscent of snow

When the bride made her entrance, the one hundred tables of guests were already in place

As Dai Xunuan wrapped her arm around Ji Xiang, Song Shijia aimed to achieve her goals and withdraw, yet she heard some commotion in the audience, which was poised to erupt.

That hand, with its clearly defined veins and long fingers, should be well-suited for playing the piano. The only discordant note is a faint pink bite mark at the base of the palm. Song Shijia held her breath, gazing from the hand to the face, looking at that countenance, which had been polished by time to become even more outstanding, while the surrounding noise and chaos instantly transformed into a backdrop, as time returned to 2001

Now it's the other party's turn to play the innocent, "Who do you think you are?"

The young lady, having seen the world, was certainly not one to retreat easily. She pulled down her mouth at Xu Nuan and said, "What, does a marriage based on mutual benefit give you a sense of superiority as the mistress?"

The originally scheduled bridesmaid fell ill and was hospitalized at the last minute, causing chaos at the scene. When Song Shijia appeared, the bride lifted her veil in surprise, then stood up to give her a hug: "Shijia, long time no see"

Song Shijia is serving as a substitute bridesmaid, and the wedding team is busy once again

Xu Nuan's words descended like a helicopter landing, stirring up a whirlwind that left the surroundings barren, even causing the food lover Ruan Xuebi to cease her chewing

At this moment, the male protagonist, with utmost grace, subtly pulled out his sleeve and half-jokingly remarked, "You may have nothing, but I cannot afford to be without."

Still unresponsive, a girl with a stunning beauty suddenly broke through all obstacles and rushed forward at lightning speed to pull Xu Nuan away, but her gaze was fixed solely on Ji Xiang: "I regret it."

"Miss, please leave with us first." Seeing that the situation was not right, the leading guard decided to take a firm approach and issued a final warning

After speaking, he turned his head to look at the bride, his tone mocking: "He, your fiancé, has the most private phone password as my name, Scarlett."

What are you in such a hurry for, Shijia? Are you so quick to jump at the slightest touch? I... have been in pain for six years now

By the time Ji Xiang reacted and went to knock over the cup, the water in it had already run dry. Instead, Ruan Xuebi threw away her chopsticks and plunged into the fray, using her body like a hen protecting her chicks to shield Song Shijia. "Xu Nuan, you are going too far!" After scolding, she turned around to help clear the sticky residue from her hair.

Song, Poetry, and Excellence

False, Deceptive

The guard of the Ji family, having received instructions from Ji Sen, stepped forward to gently invite the young lady to exit. However, she seemed oblivious to this and instead spread out something she had been tightly clutching under the sun. Upon closer inspection, it was a mobile phone, a male model, belonging to Ji Xiang

As she noticed the girl was about to mock, Song Shijia glanced over, swiftly stepping in front, and with a gentle smile said, "Then he certainly wouldn't marry a mistress who is overly clingy." After a moment's thought, she added, "Being good-looking is not enough either."

How wonderful it would be if the story could selectively pause

Song Shijia's body was somewhat stiff and uncomfortable, not very enthusiastic, but not entirely cold either, "Happy wedding, Xiao Nuan"

Once again, it is the clichéd rhetoric of an ex-lover, as Song Shijia lightly supports her forehead

Song Shijia, in a state of disarray, raised her head. Before she could apologize for the future, she only saw a hand approaching from afar, moving closer against the light

Xu Nuan's expression turned pale as she realized the gravity of the situation

At the wedding venue, with two lines of ceremonial attendants, Ruan Xuebi, with a piece of cake in her mouth, asked in a muffled voice: "What is going on with Ji Xiang? He disappears completely even at his own wedding."

Ji Xiang's father, Ji Sen, is involved in the business world, while his grandfather, Ji En, is a genuine red revolutionary, currently holding a significant position in Wangcheng. He has always been low-key and conservative, disliking extravagance. However, as the young master of the Ji family is getting married, many from the business and political circles, who were not invited, took the initiative to send gifts, hoping to take the opportunity to build connections. Consequently, the originally planned six tables expanded to a hundred, with over twenty main and assistant chefs working in a production line manner. As for Ji Xiang, he completely forgot about the wedding and was only roused from his drunken stupor after being urged multiple times by those around him before he finally managed to make an appearance.

Stop at her overwhelming heartbeat

The two individuals exchanged smiles, each with their own distinct flavor

The reason for his late arrival at the wedding was also due to searching for his phone at home, which had already been conveniently taken away.

However, it was this girl, who claimed to lack a boyfriend, who said goodbye to him in person on a night when heavy snow fell and the ground was frozen three feet deep

The bride unceremoniously grabbed Song Shijia's wrist and took a few steps forward, standing straight in front of the rowdy girl, with a cold smile.

You are not curious about what she amounts to

By the way, I forgot to introduce her. This young lady's name is Shi Jia. Therefore, that seemingly ambiguous password has always been set for you, dear. At best, you are merely a cannon fodder, a substitute for her name, not even worthy of being a stand-in. Scarlett... is Jia, is Shi Jia

The scene is completely out of control, guests are conversing, and the sound of clicking has ceased.

It sounds as if I have been married multiple times