At noon, Xie Wang rushed to the island. It was hot there, and he had no change of clothes; his suit was almost soaked with sweat.
Looking at his travel-worn appearance, Ye Wangshu unusually good-naturedly said, "You must be tired. Go take a shower."
Xie Wang: "Okay."
Xiang Ming and the others were already waiting in the bedroom with the makeup artist. While Xie Wang was taking a shower, Xiang Ming complained, "Why are you all dressed like this? You look like you've fled a famine."
Xie Wang: "Try my experience over the past two days; it won't be any better than mine."
Chen Siqi: "But Auntie is the same, she's really my mother."
Qi Hang: "Brother Xie, your status in the family is a bit low."
He walked out feeling refreshed, his broad back still damp with water droplets. Xie Wang impatiently warned, "You lot, shut up."
Chen Siqi continued to tease him: "You're getting married soon, are you nervous? Don't mess things up again."
Xie Wang retorted, "What do you mean by 'dropping the ball again'? When have I ever dropped the ball?"
Xiang Ming: "The engagement ring was left in the car."
Qi Hang: "I was left at the airport on the eve of my wedding."
Xie Wang: "Those are all force majeure events, what do you know?"
Ten minutes before the wedding was to begin, Ling Shuangjiang was already standing at the edge of the island, waiting for the arch bridges of both sides to slowly emerge from the water.
13:14, exactly.
It is said that this design alone cost hundreds of millions, but that still couldn't stop the designer's determination to convey romanticism.
The bells rang, and melodious, romantic music echoed across the sea.
More than twenty boats appeared on both sides of the arched bridge, with band members, drummers, groomsmen, and relatives applauding and blessing the couple.
Two enormous ships sprayed water upwards, and for a moment two rainbows appeared in front of the arched bridge.
Ling Shuangjiang stepped onto one side of the arched bridge and slowly met Xie Wang's gaze.
He suddenly remembered that when they were planning the project, Xie Wang had asked them to each ride a white horse onto the arched bridge. At the time, he had firmly refused, and Xie Wang was somewhat disappointed.
If we were to actually ride white horses today, the likely outcome would be that we both fall into the sea.
This arched bridge is 400 meters long.
It wasn't until Ling Shuangjiang reached the third point that she could clearly see Xie Wang's appearance today.
At Xie Wang's insistence, his wedding attire was designed in the style of a knight or nobleman, while his own attire was a white and blue prince's robe.
It has to be said that this outfit looks even better on Xie Wang than on the model, and he truly deserves to be called a knight, giving him a sense of security.
Lin Jiayi's call was very loud.
"Our Frostfall scenery is so beautiful!"
It was originally a joke, but Xie Wang overheard it and said, "It's mine."
Although he couldn't hear the sound, Ling Shuangjiang could still guess a thing or two from lip reading.
Even at this point, they were still so naive.
The two finally met.
Amidst the sound of fireworks, Xie Wang knelt on one knee and raised his hand: "Your Highness, I am willing to protect you and safeguard your happiness for the rest of my life."
Cheers erupted in waves, and the passionate and romantic symphony reached its climax.
Ling Shuangjiang handed him her hand: "Okay."
Chen Siqi: "These are lines that Lao Xie carefully designed."
Xiang Ming gave a thumbs up: "Master."
Upon receiving Ling Shuangjiang, Xie Wang took his hand and led him to the castle where they would get married.
As the majestic castle gates opened, a beam of light shone in, and Xie Wang led Ling Shuangjiang slowly forward, hand in hand.
Countless rose petals were scattered on the ground, and the refreshing fragrance of the flowers wafted around the romantic French castle.
Two diamond rings, one for Lin Jiayi and one for Xiang Ming, were placed on a porcelain-white tray, waiting for the two of them.
During the ring exchange, Xie Wang knelt on one knee, firmly slipped the ring onto Ling Shuangjiang's ring finger, closed his eyes, and kissed the tip of his finger.
Ling Shuangjiang looked at him, her eyes filled with a unique tenderness.
The ceremony continued, and Ling Shuangjiang slipped the ring onto Xie Wang's finger. Unlike Xie Wang's kiss on the fingertip, he simply looked at Xie Wang gently.
Just as Xie Wang was about to hug him, Ling Shuangjiang gently wrapped his hand, which was adorned with a ring, around Xie Wang's neck, then stood on tiptoe and kissed Xie Wang's lips.
In an instant, thunderous applause erupted.
Xie Wang smiled in surprise, hooked his arm around Ling Shuangjiang's waist, took the initiative, and turned the tables.
A few seconds later, the two slowly released each other.
The emcee smiled and said, "We still have some time, so please, gentlemen, share your thoughts with each other."
Xie Wang nodded, his gaze fixed on Ling Shuangjiang.
"Shuangjiang, I know you sometimes think I'm childish, willful, and have strange ideas, but you've always been tolerant of my shortcomings. Since we met, you've always been accommodating to me, rarely angry with me, indulging me in everything, giving in to me, and spoiling me. Even though you're six years younger than me, you always take care of me in every way. I'm so lucky that I was able to win you over and make you fall in love with me. I swear, I will cherish every bit of your kindness in the future, love you dearly, and never let you be sad or upset. If I ever make you sad, may I be struck by lightning."
Ling Shuangjiang, holding back her stinging eyes, reached out and wiped away his tears: "From now on, we will be legal partners. Inevitably, there will be bumps, frictions, and disagreements in life. I hope that no matter what, we will never let go of each other's hands."
After saying all that, Ling Shuangjiang concluded by saying, "I really love you too."
Applause erupted as Lin Yinci and Ye Wangshu held hands, deeply moved.
The emcee said, "Since Mr. Xie has already kissed his lover, please Mr. Xie shout out Mr. Ling's name!"
Xie Wang: "Frost's Descent!"
MC: "Just the last three words!"
Xie Wang: "Ling Shuang Jiang!"
"Ha ha ha ha."
The guests in the audience burst into laughter.
Ye Wangshu sighed and complained to Xie's father, "When I was pregnant with Xie Wang, did I take some kind of slow-acting poison?"
Mr. Xie asked in confusion, "Why do you say that?"
Ye Wangshu smiled: "Oh, so it's just like you."
The emcee was clearly taken aback by Xie Wang's response and tried to cover up his embarrassment with a smile.
He whispered to Xie Wang, "Those three words are, 'I love you.'"
Xie Wang felt no embarrassment after understanding the situation.
Holding the microphone, he solemnly declared, "Ling Shuangjiang, I love you!"
Ling Shuangjiang covered her face and smiled, the tears she had been holding back just moments before quietly falling: "I love you too."
Xie Lin clapped his hands and shook his head slightly.
Sure enough, his older brother was even more stubborn than him.
After the wedding, the guests were about to enjoy a free week-long luxury trip on the island.
Just as Xie Wang's group of brothers and Lin Jiayi were discussing how to spend the next seven days, Xie Wang had already quietly left with Ling Shuangjiang.
When Ye Wangshu called him to ask where he was, he had already arrived in Finland with Ling Shuangjiang, ready to see the Northern Lights.
Ye Wangshu was taken aback for a moment: "When will you be back?"
Xie Wang hugged Ling Shuangjiang: "Two months."
This global trip was not a spur-of-the-moment decision; the two had planned it for a long time.
To Ling Shuangjiang's surprise, Xie Wang's plans were incredibly detailed. He had created different travel guides for each country, tailored to her own preferences.
It's often said that travel is the best way to test a couple's compatibility, and during this global trip, Ling Shuangjiang did indeed gain a deeper understanding of Xie Wang.
For example, Xie Wang could communicate without any problems no matter which country he went to, and he took very good care of Ling Shuangjiang. From the first meal after getting off the plane to the accommodation, almost every detail made Ling Shuangjiang feel at ease.
Once, Ling Shuangjiang suddenly developed a high fever while abroad. Due to the local infectious disease policy, she was unable to check into a hospital room until the results came out. Xie Wang stood by her side all night while she received an IV drip.
Fortunately, Ling Shuangjiang was fine the next day.
While receiving the IV drip, Ling Shuangjiang secretly observed Xie Wang.
His Xie Wang was truly like a knight, always by his side.
At first, he was worried that Xie Wang would be too tired, so he always considered Xie Wang's thoughts and ignored his own experience. But he soon discovered that Xie Wang's enjoyment of the trip came from his approval.
Xie Wang really enjoyed taking care of him.
Whenever he showed a look of dependence, Xie Wang would get very excited, his pride evident in his expression.
Throughout the journey, Ling Shuangjiang praised Xie Wang, and Xie Wang was happy to do so every day, striving to perform well.
To commemorate this trip, Ling Shuangjiang carried a sketchbook and recorded their time together at almost every place they went.
When the two of them can no longer walk, they can sit in rocking chairs and look back on memories from decades ago.
Although the trip went smoothly and was very enjoyable, there were still some unexpected incidents.
For example, when the two were watching the aurora, they lay in the domed ice cabin, whispering sweet nothings to each other. Under the warm fireplace, Xie Wang's clothes almost caught fire, but luckily they were discovered in time.
For example, when the two were strolling in the town of Albero, Ling Shuangjiang, dressed in white, shared a beer with Xie Wang under the blue sky, white walls, and gray-tiled rooftops at Xie Wang's insistence.
The beer went bad, and both of them got diarrhea. For the first time in her life, Ling Shuangjiang frantically searched for a restroom on the streets of a foreign country.
Interesting things happen, and naturally, so do romantic things.
Xie Wang sped through the Croatian capital in his sports car, while Ling Shuangjiang used her camera to capture the lush green hills surrounding the city, and they held hands inside a Gothic-style building.
On the pink sand beach of Komodo Island, Xie Wang helped Ling Shuangjiang put on his diving suit and took him swimming among the coral reefs for a group photo.
In Hallstatt, Austria, the two rented a lakeside cabin where they could barbecue, read, chat, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the surrounding Alps.
For two whole months, Xie Wang took Ling Shuangjiang across almost the entire Earth, and the two of them could be seen all over the world.
Their last destination was Haicheng.
That is, the location where the dating reality show "Love Signal" was filmed.