Chapter 2

There is a question, perhaps it is quite strange, I hope you can answer me, "Xi Yu paused and said, "I would like to ask, do you know me?"

As she spoke, Cheng Yin had already approached the vicinity of the stage. She is indeed a quite influential person; just from the entrance of the banquet hall to the stage, she had the groom, bride, and the head of the wedding planning team surrounding her.

Xi Yu stared wide-eyed at the woman who had just entered, her gaze lingering on Cheng Chen for a long time: "Is she the wedding emcee? The one named Cheng Yin?"

Wang An'an cheerfully said: "My dear bridesmaid number one, have you woken up? In two hours, we have a rehearsal in the banquet hall on the second floor!"

I have been abroad for many years and have not watched domestic television programs.

Recalling the heavy mission on her shoulders, Qi Yu's drowsiness was instantly dispelled. She struggled to rise from the soft bed, quickly washed up, changed her clothes, and rushed downstairs for lunch while also meeting the bride.

The large number of bridesmaids and groomsmen left Xi Yu both shocked and amused—she had originally thought of herself as a unique bridesmaid, feeling a strong sense of obligation. At this moment, she suddenly realized that she was merely one-fifth of the group, leading to a subtle psychological gap.

Cheng Yin's eyes sparkled, smiling without answering

It is indeed not possible, but if no money is involved, then it doesn't count; one can only say it is merely helping a friend.

No, no, it's just a casual inquiry

Human beings generally have a desire to be teachers, and Wang Xiang, encountering someone as brilliant as Qi Yu, energetically took on the responsibility of educating Qi Yu. Cheng Yin is currently the most well-known host of a music talent show in the country. Not only is she a host, but she is also one of the producers of the program. Wang Xiang further stated that she is very talented, quick-witted, and her hosting style is sharp and humorous. Internet users have even turned her hosting remarks into jokes, which have spread widely, earning her the praise of being a host who balances both talent and beauty.

Ma Zhen's appearance is not particularly handsome, but he has a commendable height and stands tall with an upright posture. There is a certain spirit in his brows, making him quite compatible with Wang An'an. The couple is very affectionate, and their good relationship is evident at a glance

Wang Xiang is currently a colleague of Wang An'an and appears to be an ordinary person who is very close to the lives of the common people

Upon exiting the banquet hall on the second floor, turn left and descend one level along the atrium escalator, and you will arrive at the luxurious lobby of this five-star hotel. After witnessing Cheng Yin disappear at the entrance of the banquet hall, Xi Yu hesitated for a moment but ultimately decided to follow her. Although Cheng Yin was wearing high heels, her pace was not slow. By the time Xi Yu caught up with her, she had already reached the hotel lobby on the first floor, where the attentive doorman opened the door for her.

Xi Yu casually uttered an "mm" and furrowed her brows as she stared at Cheng Yin

I have heard that television hosts cannot casually take on side gigs, right? The costume designer, unable to suppress their desire for gossip, joined the conversation

I know, "Cheng Yin said, "I just saw you."

It has been proven that the scale of Wang An'an's wedding completely exceeded Qi Yu's expectations

After all, it is reasonable that Cheng Yin and the groom have a good relationship, so it is understandable for her to come and lend a hand

Wang An'an helplessly said: "Do you think I want to find so many bridesmaids? The main reason is that there are too many people in Ma Zhen's circle clamoring to be his groomsmen, which forces me to find more bridesmaids. But rest assured, you are my only chief bridesmaid!"

After 3 PM, the wedding banquet venue became even more lively, as all the preparatory staff had arrived, and the banquet hall and outdoor lawn were bustling with activity

Xi Yu's gaze remained fixed for a long time before he turned to look at Wang Xiang: "I think she must be quite young, right?"

As described by Wang Xiang, Cheng Yin is indeed very talented and quite dedicated. During the subsequent rehearsals, she only glanced at the script provided by the wedding planner a few times, yet she managed to hold the entire scene on her own. Her voice, trained in pronunciation, is not only pleasant to the ear but also highly infectious. Throughout the performance, she did not stutter even once. There were one or two instances when she forgot her lines, but she skillfully recovered thanks to her strong professional abilities. Even the dozens of staff members still setting up the venue couldn't help but slow down their work and look up at her.

Ma Zhen asked with a smile, "Is the hotel room still comfortable to stay in?"

The "chief bridesmaid" is truly a meaningless existence, and Xu Yu is already too exhausted to complain internally

Accompanied by a waiter, a young woman entered the room, dressed in a beige long dress that accentuated her slender figure. She exuded a remarkable elegance, with striking features, her eyes slightly upturned, presenting an appearance that was both dignified and subtly alluring

Ah, is it really her? With her such great fame, would she still come to host a wedding?

Indeed, rare events and the term astonishment have always been inseparable

I am truly grateful to you for coming all the way back to the country to be An'an's bridesmaid

The work of several bridesmaids has concluded, and they are resting nearby. After a moment of thought, Qi Yu walked over to Wang An'an and asked her, "Where is Cheng Yin from?"

Cheng Yin smiled and said: "I borrow your auspicious words"

Ma Zhen and Wang An'an immediately showed expressions of joy, welcoming the visitors and engaging in conversation with them

An'an is my best friend. Qi Yu said confidently, "Fortunately, I also have a holiday, so I should certainly contribute."

This wedding is truly not afraid of spending money, as the bridesmaids have actually prepared two sets of outfits, one being a traditional Chinese qipao and the other a Western-style long dress. Different occasions require different attire, and there are also two stylists and makeup artists accompanying the bridesmaid group.

"Indeed," Ma Zhen's cousin said proudly, "My cousin also put in a lot of effort to invite her."

Wang An'an smiled as she pulled her over and introduced the man beside her: "Xiao Yu, this is my husband, Ma Zhen"

Xi Yuxin nodded with a sense of concern

Wang Xiang also said to Qi Yu with a joyful expression: "Ah, Cheng Yin has arrived"

The wedding ceremony, which requires the participation of the emcee, lasts approximately one hour. After going through the entire process, it is nearly evening. Ma Zhen invites her to stay for dinner, but Cheng Yin politely declines, stating that she already has plans and will not be dining with the newlyweds today

Oh.

Hello

He extended his hand and shook hands with Qi Yu, laughing in surprise: "You are Qi Yu, the one with a doctor's degree? I have heard so much about you from An An, and this time I finally get to meet you in person. It truly is better to meet than to hear about you."

Cheng Yin glanced at the car, her attitude becoming somewhat impatient: "If you have nothing else, I am going to leave."

The bridesmaids are all young girls in their twenties. Although they did not know each other at first, like attracts like; the bridesmaids carefully chosen by Wang An'an would never include those with eccentric or extreme personalities who cannot integrate into the group. The bridesmaids quickly warmed up the atmosphere through gossip, and the mood became lively in an instant

That is also correct

The wedding venue is the most luxurious and largest banquet hall in this hotel, with a staircase winding down from outside the hall, leading to a vast outdoor lawn. At this moment, there are about dozens of staff members decorating this grand venue with at least two containers of champagne-colored roses. A thick red carpet stretches from the banquet hall to the center stage, resembling a sea of burning flames.

"Indeed, her face is now recognized by everyone in the country, isn't it?" Wang Xiang appeared even more shocked than Qi Yu, "You didn't know?"

After the two vehicles carrying instruments arrived at the banquet hall, a new commotion at the entrance triggered the largest uproar of the day

Cheng Yin shook her head: "No. I have no recollection."

Liao Na's smile was full of meaning, and Wang Xiang couldn't help but chuckle: "So, we should thank An An and his wife then"

After finishing a phone call with her family, Qi Yu felt a wave of fatigue wash over her—one must understand that before boarding the plane, she had only slept five to six hours for three consecutive days, and the airplane was never a sanctuary for rest. The agony of curling up in the cramped space of an economy class seat is something only those who have experienced it can truly comprehend. The bed in this five-star hotel is so soft that not taking a good sleep would be a disservice to the exorbitant room rate. She threw herself onto the plush duvet and fell asleep within three minutes

Ma Zhen and she are quite good friends, jokingly saying, "Host Cheng, please don't stand on ceremony."

"... you have no impression?" Xi Yu displayed an obvious look of disappointment.

Once the fit of the clothing is confirmed, the wedding rehearsal will commence in this unfinished banquet hall

Miss Cheng, did you attend Nandu No. 2 Middle School?

Her years of study at MIT have cultivated a habit of staying up late and waking up early. Coupled with the fatigue from jet lag, Qiu Yu was awakened by a phone call at noon the next day

Wang Xiang nodded thoughtfully: "Indeed, that is the case. So, have you found a suitable best man?"

Since she is about to marry a wealthy man and the wedding is such a grand affair, Wang An'an naturally cannot have just one bridesmaid. In addition to Qi Yu, she has four other bridesmaids, who are her university classmates, current colleagues, as well as her cousin and Ma Zhen's cousin.

"Yes, I am not yet thirty, it seems I am around twenty-seven or twenty-eight," Wang Xiang reluctantly withdrew her gaze from Cheng Yin, "We are supposed to be the same age, but why is there such a significant difference between people?"

Ma Zhen raised his hand in a gesture of surrender: "Alright, alright, we won't ask anymore. For now, I'll let you keep it a secret, but I believe I will find out sooner or later"

One of the bridesmaids, while changing her clothes, asked: "Speaking of which, I heard that the wedding emcee is Cheng Yin"

Wang An'an smirked slightly—who knows where this "long heard of your name" came from? Before today, she had never mentioned to her friends what her husband's surname or given name was. This shows that after so many years of honing, even Qi Yu has accumulated some social skills.

The waiter stationed at the entrance of the hall immediately stepped forward, seemingly ready to open the car door, but it was no longer necessary, as the driver's side door opened with a "thud" on its own, and a pair of long legs stepped out, indicating that someone had exited the vehicle

Xu Yuli immediately complimented in return: "Likewise, I have long heard of your esteemed name"

She didn't even drink water, glaring at her friend: "Aren't you usually uninterested in gossip? How come you know her?"

This wedding planning team, which has received a substantial amount of funding, has outlined an extensive schedule to showcase the grandeur of the wedding, even specifying the pace at which the bride and groom should walk. The various requirements make Qi Yu feel as if she is about the same age as the little flower girls—only at that age do teachers say things like "stand in a straight line." Overall, the central figures of the wedding are the bride and groom, while the groomsmen and bridesmaids are merely supporting roles, with not much to do other than acting as couriers, delivering flowers and rings.

Wang An'an is at the center of the stage, with her left hand linked to the arm of a young man, while her right hand is vigorously waving at Qi Yu

Xi Yu twitched his lips and said, "No, I am just a bit curious."

Cheng Yin furrowed her brow in confusion, clearly perplexed by this issue, "Today is indeed the first time I have met you."

Wang An'an, realizing it belatedly, asked in surprise: "Qi Yu, why are you interested in Cheng Yin?"

Nevertheless, she fulfilled her duties and went to try on clothes with the others

"It is only right, after all, that you traveled thousands of miles back home, yet you haven't even returned to your own family to be my bridesmaid!" Wang An'an said with great joy, pulling over Qi Yu, "Come, come, come, let me introduce you to the other bridesmaids and groomsmen."

Isn't this quite good? It can be considered as having seen the world, another bridesmaid, Liao Na, said with a smile, Moreover, those groomsmen are all unmarried, and their conditions are quite good, those of us without boyfriends can consider them

It is like this, I am An An's classmate, and I am also her bridesmaid

The crisp sound was quite effective, perfectly halting the server's action of closing the door and causing Cheng Yin to stop in her tracks and slowly turn around. Her gaze fell upon Qi Yu, who had rushed out of the hotel door, revealing a perfect business smile akin to that of an idol seeing a fan: "What is it?"

Wang An'an had a curious expression: "Oh, is this your boyfriend?"

Xi Yu had already changed out of her bridesmaid dress, wearing shorts and sneakers, and she stepped out of the hotel door with remarkable agility, calling out: "Excuse me, Miss Cheng Yin, please wait a moment."

"It is truly troublesome for wealthy individuals to get married," one of the bridesmaids, named Wang Xiang, complained to Qi Yu, "This is the first time I have seen so many variations in a wedding ceremony."

Not far away, a black sedan slowly glided over from the other side of the road

Wang An'an, having been busy all day, did not think too much and casually remarked: "I am not quite sure, it must be someone from the south."

"I am so sorry, I will get in the car right away, I was just stopped by someone..." Cheng Yin made a gesture of putting her hands together in front of the young man who had just gotten out of the car, indicating that she was truly very apologetic

Very good, you are truly very enthusiastic

Oh... Xu Yu certainly had more to say, but Cheng Yin had already turned around and no longer paid her any attention

Xi Yu never expected that Cheng Yin, who exuded the aura of a career-oriented elite woman, would display such girlish behavior. In her surprise, she turned to look at the person getting out of the car—then, with an expression of "I never imagined such a dramatic turn of events," she stared in astonishment at the newcomer, frozen in place.

It is unclear where this newlywed couple found so many unmarried young people

As they spoke, a black Jaguar quietly came to a stop beside the two of them

Two young men and women surrounded them, appearing to be discussing something. Xi Yu greeted Wang An'an, the only person he knew.

The number of groomsmen is naturally the same as the number of bridesmaids. Qi Yu glanced over and saw only unfamiliar young men's faces.

"With such a familiar friend, how could I still be polite?" Cheng Yin said with a smile, "I have to have dinner with a friend tonight, and he will be here to pick me up soon."

Wang An'an is well aware of her friend's personality, and naturally, she would not press for answers—especially since she is about to get married and has at least ten tasks on her itinerary. Even if there were some major gossip, she wouldn't have the time to inquire about it.

Professor? When she spoke again, her tone involuntarily rose several octaves.

Xi Yu lowered her head to look at the off-shoulder pink bridesmaid dress, which fit quite well. Under the guidance of the fashion designer, she changed into another outfit.