"My dream isn't necessarily to travel all over the place," Shi Xinxin said with a laugh in Sheng Chenjin's arms.
"Then tell me about it."
Shi Xinxin appeared to be thinking very seriously. "Actually, I probably had many dreams when I was little, but I've forgotten them. I guess I wasn't that persistent. But traveling the world is the one thing I've always been persistent about, so as long as this dream is realized, that's enough."
"Am I easily satisfied?" Shi Xinxin asked Sheng Chenjin playfully.
Sheng Chenjin put on a troubled expression. "Well, I don't think so. Traveling the world is a huge undertaking. How can that be easily satisfied?"
Shi Xinxin deliberately nudged Sheng Chenjin's chest with her elbow, and both of them burst into hearty laughter, in good spirits.
About a month after Shi Xinxin and Sheng Chenjin left their homeland, rumored to be finding a place to get married, Tang Tang received a postcard.
It had arrived via international express, and the names written on it were clearly Shi Xinxin and Sheng Chenjin. What surprised Tang Tang even more was that the image on the postcard was of Shi Xinxin and Sheng Chenjin embracing on a mountain.
Just as Tang Tang had expected, this was a wedding invitation.
So, a week later, Tang Tang, Xiao Feng, Gao Yuan, and Wen Xiaoxiao appeared at a British airport.
"This is my first time abroad!" Wen Xiaoxiao exclaimed when she saw Shi Xinxin, hugging her and acting as if she were completely new to the outside world.
Seeing Wen Xiaoxiao like this, Shi Xinxin deliberately quipped, "Can you stop acting like a frog in a well?"
Wen Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes at Shi Xinxin. "Don't think I won't do anything to you just because you've found a strong backer now. I'm telling you, I'd still hit you."
Shi Xinxin made a show of surrender. The group happily left the airport.
That evening, Shi Xinxin declared it a pre-wedding celebration and dragged Tang Tang and Wen Xiaoxiao into a hotel room. The three girls seemed to have endless things to talk about.
"I can't believe you chose to get married in England. How provincial," Tang Tang teased Shi Xinxin.
Wen Xiaoxiao chuckled on the side. "Yeah, England is the home of Princess Tangzi, after all. I didn't expect you to be into that kind of thing too."
"Why can't I be into that kind of thing?" Shi Xinxin immediately adopted a dignified pose. "Let me tell you, I've had a princess dream since I was little, so I want to have a wedding just like Princess Tangzi's. England is a good place for it."
Tang Tang raised an eyebrow. "Indeed. Congratulations on finding a husband who's willing to go along with your craziness."
Shi Xinxin deliberately squeezed in front of Tang Tang. "What about you and Xiao Feng? Isn't that good too? You didn't want to accept anyone at first, but as soon as you met, things changed."
Tang Tang pushed Shi Xinxin away. "Don't come so close. We're talking about you right now."
"Anyway, I just envy you two. I could tell on the plane that Mr. Xiao Feng treats Tang Tang with utmost care, like he's holding her in the palm of his hand. And you..." Wen Xiaoxiao pointed at Shi Xinxin, "You've found a diamond tycoon. When will my destined one ever appear?"
Looking at Wen Xiaoxiao's demeanor, Shi Xinxin suddenly had the urge to play matchmaker. "How about I introduce you to Gao Yuan? Although I'm not too familiar with Gao Yuan, he's one of Sheng Chenjin's good buddies and a business partner. They've been close friends for a very, very long time, and Gao Yuan seems like a mature and reliable person. Why don't you give it a try?"
As soon as Shi Xinxin mentioned Gao Yuan's name, Wen Xiaoxiao's mind immediately conjured up his image.
"Him? Isn't he a playboy?" Wen Xiaoxiao looked completely disdainful.
Shi Xinxin hurriedly defended Gao Yuan. "You've really misunderstood Gao Yuan. He's not like that. Let me tell you, Wen Xiaoxiao, although Gao Yuan appears to be a playboy and always seems to have ambiguous relationships with women, in reality, he's extremely devoted to the person he commits to. He'll automatically distance himself from other women. You can rest assured about this. Sheng Chenjin can vouch for it too. Even if I'm not very credible, Sheng Chenjin's ice-cold demeanor must have some credibility."
Down in the bar downstairs, Sheng Chenjin couldn't help but sneeze. Gao Yuan asked, "What's wrong?"
Sheng Chenjin waved his hand. "Probably the air conditioning is too low. I'm fine."
"I think someone's bad-mouthing you, maybe those three women who are clamoring for a bachelorette party," Xiao Feng said, still feeling displeased because Tang Tang had been snatched away by Shi Xinxin as soon as they arrived in England.
Sheng Chenjin shrugged nonchalantly. "Let them talk. Women are like that."
Gao Yuan sighed. "I didn't expect you to enter matrimony so soon..." He swallowed the last two words, looking at Sheng Chenjin's expression.
"I think you could try finding someone too. Perhaps you'd find it a different kind of experience," Sheng Chenjin suggested to Gao Yuan.
Gao Yuan waved his hand. "Forget it. I quite like my current state. I'm not like you, or..." Gao Yuan gestured with his chin towards Xiao Feng, "This guy, thinking of settling down so early."
Sheng Chenjin and Xiao Feng exchanged glances and smiled silently, not saying a word. Gao Yuan continued to drink his wine.
The next evening, Sheng Chenjin was dressed in a handsome suit, and Shi Xinxin was wearing a pure white wedding dress they had chosen together a few days prior. After being dressed by Tang Tang and Wen Xiaoxiao, the group headed to the church.
Wen Xiaoxiao was still marveling at the church before them. "Shi Xinxin, this is the church you chose! It's truly extraordinary."
Wen Xiaoxiao's remark was due to the fact that many celebrities and socialites getting married in England chose this ancient church. It was said that many famous couples who married in this church had long-lasting marriages and love.
The reason for choosing England and this particular church was because Shi Xinxin had heard such legends during her travels, and at the time, a wedding was indeed taking place there.
Thus, from Shi Xinxin's envious gaze, Sheng Chenjin understood something.
Normally, this church would be so sought after that it would require booking far in advance. However, because only wealthy individuals from high society held ceremonies in this church, the church also needed extensive decoration and adequate space.