Chapter 4

He is my professor

Li Zewen revealed a subtle smile: "But I always feel like being called old by you has aged me several years"

Wang Xiang was taken aback: "Is he a professor at such a young age?"

I address him as Firstname ... but you are not American, so isn't it strange to call him that

... ... Alright

He shook hands with Ma Zhen's father for quite a long time, and at the same time smiled and said: "Uncle Ma, my father is attending a meeting outside, so I can only come to the wedding."

Xi Yu pressed her lips together, and the expression of agreement on her face fully revealed her thoughts

She dragged her suitcase to the hotel lobby, took out her phone to check the quickest route to the airport, and when she looked up again, she happened to see Li Zewen and Cheng Yin conversing as they walked out of the still brightly lit banquet hall. Having encountered them by chance yesterday and meeting them again today, even Qiu Yu, a thorough materialist, felt that the word "probability" had materialized, appearing before her like a little sprite.

The influx of guests brought by over one hundred banquet tables was astonishing. For an entire afternoon, she hardly had a moment to rest, constantly following behind Wang An'an with a smile to greet the guests, rushing back and forth between the reception desk and the hall, her feet completely numb.

In the subsequent conversation, Qi Yu learned that the driver's name was Zhou Yi, who was also Li Zewen's assistant in the country

The position of professor does not expire

... ... but I cannot think of what I should call you

Oh, so that's how it is... Xu Yuming realized this and nodded slowly in understanding.

Li Zewen's gaze swept over the suitcase beside her, and he smiled, saying: "Is the chief bridesmaid ready to go home?"

Li Zewen glanced at her, said nothing further, and followed the crowd into the banquet hall

Li Zewen chuckled lightly and said, "First, I am not your teacher right now; second, we are not in the United States, so there is no need to call me Professor."

In the afternoon, the hotel arranged a buffet and various entertainment activities for the guests to enjoy; Qi Yu and several other bridesmaids followed closely behind the bride and groom, thanking each guest and guiding them while distributing wedding candies.

Wang Xiang's tumultuous thoughts were condensed into this one sentence, causing Qi Yu to feel a deep resonance.

At this moment, Qi Yu is very grateful to Wang An'an for having five bridesmaids; otherwise, it would truly be overwhelming

Li Zewen shook his head, his gaze sweeping over her with a hint of scrutiny. Like the other bridesmaids, she wore a Greek-style light blue high-waisted dress, the long hem brushing the ground and lightly covering the tops of her white shoes; her hair was carefully styled in an updo, with a blooming laurel tucked at her temples, complemented by the sparkle in her eyes, resembling a goddess from Greek mythology

"You have never taken the subway in the capital, so you cannot imagine how crowded it is," Li Zewen said briefly, "Your feet must still be hurting, right?"

Weren't you the one who called me Li Zewen with great strength before

The vehicle has arrived

Subsequently, the banquet commenced, with a band and singers hired at great expense taking the stage. The bride and groom went from table to table to toast their guests. Meanwhile, on the lawn outside the hall, brilliant fireworks shot up into the sky, painting it in hues of purple and red.

The car parked outside the grand entrance was still the same black Jaguar that Qi Yu had seen yesterday. However, unlike yesterday when Li Zewen had driven it himself, this time there was a chauffeur, a young man in a suit who looked like an elite.

The day of the wedding is always very busy, whether for the bride and groom or for the groomsmen and bridesmaids who are just there to support.

Are the shoes uncomfortable

Seeing Li Zewen was indeed a bit surprising, but I quickly came to terms with it—this wedding banquet has nearly 200 tables, with an average of 10 people per table, totaling almost 2,000 guests. This is quite a substantial number, and the gift money would need to be stored in a safe. With so many guests, it is inevitable that there will be numerous unexpected connections, much like molecules colliding with one another. Ma Zhen knows Cheng Yin, and Cheng Yin knows Li Zewen, so it is not surprising that Li Zewen also attended the wedding banquet. With so many guests, it is inevitable that there will be numerous unexpected connections, much like molecules colliding with one another. Ma Zhen knows Cheng Yin, and Cheng Yin knows Li Zewen, so it is not surprising that Li Zewen also attended the wedding banquet

Li Zewen, dressed in a very fitted gray suit, smiled as he handed the red envelope to the concierge, then turned around and congratulated the groom and bride along with both sets of parents with a handshake.

Li Zewen countered with a question: "What? Who do you think she should leave with?"

Xu Yu said: "Thank you today, Professor"

After wearing ill-fitting shoes for five hours, her feet indeed felt uncomfortable. Just now, she noticed in her hotel room that her big toe had developed a blister. Of course, she did not consider herself that precious, nor did she think this was a big deal. Standing in the subway for another hour or so would just be a bit difficult, far from an insurmountable obstacle

Xu Yu waved his hand and said, "Professor, I won't trouble you any further; I can just take the subway out myself"

Li Zewen first cast his gaze down at the ground, then raised his head to look at her: "Would you like to take a break?"

What are you watching

The wedding banquet is scheduled for 6:00 PM, therefore the hour from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM is the busiest time for guests. Just as Xi Yu handed a gift to a guest and smiled while looking up, she spotted a familiar figure among the guests

Professor. Like a little squirrel startled by an unusual sound, Qi Yu quickly withdrew his gaze from the departing SUV and hurriedly greeted his professor, "I wasn't looking at anything... Did Cheng Yin leave alone?"

Before the surprised expression on Xi Yu's face could fully manifest, Ma Zhen's parents immediately approached and shook hands with the other party: "Mr. Li, thank you for coming"

Li Zewen ignored her and turned to step out of the hall

More than 200 tables of guests filled the entire hall, all looking forward to tonight's wedding with eager eyes saying, "Let's get started quickly." Cheng Yin appeared on stage in a purple dress, and under her sweet and gentle guidance, the wedding ceremony was extremely successful, with no minor mishaps at all

At 8:00 AM, Qi Yu got up and then began a continuous series of tasks alongside the other bridesmaids. Just the makeup and hairstyling took two hours, followed by the chaotic activities of receiving the bride—during which she also received a red envelope worth several hundred yuan. The banquet was scheduled for the evening, and guests started arriving after noon.

Hello, Professor. Xi Yu held a plate filled with exquisite candies, her face adorned with a formulaic polite smile. "Would you like some candy?"

It is simply a humorous comedy. Qi Yu could not help but gaze at Li Zewen with a peculiar look. Just a moment ago, he was saying, "Cheng Yin has no accompanying personnel," and then turned around to summon his assistant to act as the driver, which was quite subtle.

Ah, did you notice it? Xu Yu felt a bit embarrassed

"You are indeed several years older than me," this sentence rolled on Qiu Yu's tongue, but she ultimately could not bring herself to say it in the face of Li Zewen's calm smile. She had a feeling—though she did not know where this feeling came from—but she was certain that this professor absolutely did not want to hear this sentence from her lips

Regardless of the circumstances, the two have known each other for quite some time. Therefore, Xu Yu found it difficult to bluntly refuse the enthusiastic assistance offered by the professor and graciously accepted this goodwill that was presented to him.

During the battles of today and yesterday, Wang Xiang and Qi Yu became acquainted. Amid her busy schedule, she watched as Li Zewen's figure disappeared into the hall, and she did not forget to lean over and gossip with Qi Yu: "After chatting for so long, do you know that handsome guy from just now?"

... ...

Placing the suitcase in the trunk of the car, Qi Yu climbed into the back seat and sat down next to Li Zewen. The interior of the car was spacious and tidy, with no unnecessary furnishings, and the air conditioning was quite sufficient. Upon entering the car, Qi Yu felt a refreshing coolness enveloping her body

Li Zewen glanced at her and smiled: "Do you think she is a celebrity? Does she have ten or eight entourage members following her?"

I had a little to drink, so I asked the assistant to pick me up," Li Zewen said as he opened the car door for her, "Get in.

Xi Yuanyuan thought that the two of them would leave side by side, but strangely, that did not happen. After chatting for a few moments, Li Zewen lowered his head to take out his phone and make a call, while a black SUV business vehicle drove up. A restaurant waiter got out from the driver's seat and handed the car keys to Cheng Yin, who then got into the driver's seat and drove away alone

Xu Yu could only silently gaze at the sky and give a sheepish smile

"It's alright, it will be ready soon. I won't accompany you for the toasts." Qi Yu gestured slightly and leaned forward to lead him, saying: "Then you can go to the hall and take a seat. There is a schedule on the seats."

If the shoes do not fit, you need to exchange them; you still have to stand for at least two hours, Li Zewen said

You can be a bit casual, " Li Zewen glanced sideways, " How do you usually address your boss? "

A large number of guests poured in, and Qi Yu was busy with the next round of hospitality

After the bouquet toss event, the hard work of the bridesmaids on this day finally came to an end. She bid farewell to the bride and groom, who were busy taking photos and mingling with the guests, and then went upstairs to her room to pack her luggage, embarking on her journey back home

Xi Yu tightened her grip on the suitcase and smiled somewhat awkwardly: "No, no... I thought she should have someone to pick her up, um, like an assistant or something?"

When all the guests are seated in the hall, the wedding officially begins

Indeed

People comparing themselves to others can be infuriating

But she did not expect that Li Zewen still remembered the inappropriate shoes she was wearing

The shoes on her feet were also prepared by the bride. Qi Yu was the tallest among the bridesmaids. In order to minimize the height difference among the bridesmaids, she was assigned the only pair of flat white leather shoes in the group, which were half a size smaller than her foot. At first, she didn't feel much discomfort and thought she could manage, but after standing for three to four hours, she finally felt the shoes starting to rub against her feet, and walking became less effortless than before

Li Zewen smiled and expressed that the hospitality was very thoughtful. After exchanging a few pleasantries, his gaze swept over to Qi Yu, and then he walked towards her

Xi Yu's face twitched at this jest: "Yes, I am going to the airport"

The host is different from the stars. The television station she works for, Zhongshi, is a state-owned enterprise with a strict set of rules and regulations, governing everything from salaries to employee position arrangements. Although Cheng Yin may currently have considerable fame, at the end of the day, she is merely an ordinary employee of the television station, not even part of the management. Naturally, she cannot have assistants or drivers to help her. For Cheng Yin, the vast majority of tasks must be done by herself, including driving

... ... Hey?

"Not at all, your father is so busy, it's normal that he couldn't come. Your presence here is already quite an honor." Ma Zhen's father said with deep emotion as he gently patted his arm, "As for us, we truly apologize for not being able to host you properly due to the large number of guests."

Hmm? Xi Yu blinked.

Then let's just call it a name

Li Zewen said: "I will send you."