Chapter 735 - 491: The Sisters’ Secret Competition (Part 2)

The outdoor set here featured a vast, magnificent lawn. Pure white gossamer and flower petals were strewn across the ground, creating an overall European-style aesthetic.

This was also something the two sisters had discussed with him: a European style for the engagement, and a Chinese style for the wedding. For the wedding, they would have traditional phoenix coronets and wedding robes, decorated with peonies and mandarin ducks, with red and gold as the main colors. Chen Yuan wouldn’t have to wear a suit then.

Besides the spread of other cultures, the main reason many people don’t have Chinese-style weddings nowadays is that traditional ones are too expensive. The costs are enormous. From a budget perspective, a European-style one was simpler. Trying to pull off a traditional wedding without enough money would just make it look shabby. But Chen Yuan didn’t have to worry about that.

Moreover, Chen Yuan’s family had always preferred a Chinese-style wedding. When the time came, the two sisters would have to go to his hometown, step over a brazier, have their veils lifted, and bow to Heaven and Earth... Then, in front of all the guests, Chen Yuan would lift both sisters’ red veils...

Liu He could hardly imagine what a glorious, family-honoring spectacle that would be.

Whose family’s wedding could be more prestigious than hers?

The older generation was just obsessed with "face," and that was something that couldn’t be changed.

A wedding only happens once. Since the two sisters agreed, Chen Yuan figured there was no harm in going along with Liu He’s wishes, as long as it wasn’t too excessive. After all, she had raised him, and seeing her son get married was one of her greatest wishes.

He waited with the photographers under an awning. On the table was ice water, the glasses beaded with countless drops of condensation.

The sun was bright, and the weather was absolutely perfect.

Before long, two girls wearing sun hats appeared from the other side of the lawn, carrying towering alloy stands. Chen Yuan immediately stood up and looked over. Then, the two sisters, dressed in their gowns, came into view.

Chen Yuan’s eyes widened slightly. By the time the two sisters walked up to him, he was still in a daze.

Everyone’s gaze was fixed on the pair of identical twin beauties. Even the photographers, who were used to seeing beautiful brides, were no exception.

They were just too beautiful...

Jiang Ning’s hair was pinned up, with two strands of her bangs falling from her temples. She wore a rose-red gown, her vermilion lips vibrant. She was like a rose in full bloom, exuding nobility from head to toe, and even a hint of a cold beauty she didn’t usually have.

The form-fitting gown perfectly hugged her slender, graceful figure. A flick of eyeliner extended from the corners of her eyes, giving her more of a sophisticated woman’s Charm.

The golden hairpin at the back of her head glittered in the sunlight, dazzling to the eye.

Yaoyao, on the other hand, wore a pure white gown. Her long hair was also tied up, and with the slightly shy smile on her cheeks, she looked as pure as a small white flower. The skirt, made of moonlight-like gossamer, revealed glimpses of her long legs underneath.

Her hairpin was silver, a perfect contrast to Ningning’s.

Though similar in shape, their auras were completely different.

It was no exaggeration to say this was the most beautiful Chen Yuan had ever seen Jiang Yao. Her makeup was so simple and light, the only sparkling part of her was the faint, glimmering eyeshadow by the corners of her eyes.

Playful, ethereal, pure...

For a moment, he didn’t know what adjectives could possibly describe her.

It wasn’t until Jiang Yao walked up to him, lifted her beautiful head, and asked with a suppressed smile, "Are you stunned?"

"I..." Chen Yuan snapped out of it. "Ahem, you look nice."

"Am I so beautiful you’re speechless?"

As Jiang Yao spoke, she held her skirt and gave a little twirl in front of him. The dress immediately spun out like ripples on water.

"This is the first time I’ve seen you dressed up so... nicely. I’m very pleased."

He had certainly seen Jiang Ning look so beautiful that he was left breathless on many occasions, but this was the first time Yaoyao had been this captivating.

She was like a... no, in his eyes, she was a little princess today.

The kind that made you not even have the heart to tease her a little.

"With two wives this beautiful, I can see why Mr. Chen was in such a hurry to get engaged. Can’t let them get away," Wei Xiaoyu teased from the side.

"Then let’s not waste any time. Action!"

The photographer had already adjusted the lens, eager to start shooting the male lead and the two female leads.

...

"Yes, groom, hold her a little closer. Wrap your arm around the bride’s waist, head down a bit, don’t be shy..."

"It’s fine if you kiss, too. We need to capture that lovey-dovey feeling. Just pretend we’re not here."

"Bride, a little closer. More passion in your eyes..."

The photographer’s voice rose and fell. Under the sun, Chen Yuan shyly wrapped his arm around Ningning’s soft, slender waist, their bodies pressed tightly together.

As Jiang Ning turned her head, a strand of her hair brushed almost imperceptibly against his cheek. It tickled him immensely, and he reached up to scratch it, but a small movement like that was enough to disrupt the shoot.

Even the photographer couldn’t help but laugh.

"Why are you two so stiff? I’ve seen brides and grooms who don’t get along, but it’s rare to see a pair who seem like they don’t know each other."

"Sorry, my wife is a bit shy. She gets embarrassed in front of so many people."

"Actually, the bride is doing fine. It’s mainly you, Mr. Chen."

"Huh? Me...?"

That left Chen Yuan completely flustered. He thought Jiang Ning was the stiff one, but it turned out he was the culprit all along.

Yaoyao, who was watching from the side with her arms crossed, let out a "PFFT" of laughter. She tried to suppress her smile, continuously sipping the ice water beside her in an attempt to stifle her amusement.

’She was secretly overjoyed.’

’I told Ningning to be more affectionate with Chen Yuan, but she wouldn’t listen, going on about some platonic love. Now she’s making a fool of herself, isn’t she? What couple in the world isn’t all clingy and lovey-dovey?’

’In front of so many people, too. Now everyone can see they’re not that close.’

In reality, it wasn’t necessarily that the two of them were uncomfortable, but mainly because there were strangers present.

Hearing her laughter, Jiang Ning shot a glare at Yaoyao. She stood there, unsure of what to do next, as the photographer hadn’t given any more instructions.

The shoot had hit a snag right from the start.

"Hmm... How about this? Let’s try with the other lady? This one can take a break and compose herself. It’s no big deal. It’s just that I can see you two can’t get into that uninhibited state right now," the photographer suggested.

"Fine," Jiang Ning agreed readily.

’She wanted to see just how Yaoyao would perform.’

"Watch your little sister show you how it’s done, Ning. Pay attention now."

"Hmph."

In response to Jiang Yao’s provocation, Ningning just snorted coldly and sat back down under the awning.

"Honey, I’m coming!"

Jiang Yao called out to Chen Yuan as she lifted her skirt and ran toward him. Under the sun, a stunning bride in a pure white dress—it was a combination of the world’s most beautiful things. The swaying white gossamer was like a flower in a valley, stirred by a gentle breeze.

The photographer’s eyes lit up instantly. "That’s it, don’t stop!" he said excitedly. "Groom, get ready to catch her... Beautiful!"

He bent his knees and swept Jiang Yao into his arms, lifting her high. He was momentarily startled, his eyes fixing on her with concern, afraid she would get injured running on feet that were temporarily supported by braces and protective film.

"Keep looking at her just like that, with that loving gaze... Hold her and spin around. Spin right now," the photographer continued.

His focused gaze, in turn, looked incredible on camera, creating the feeling that his eyes saw nothing but his wife.

The other two photographers also seized the opportunity, "CLICK! CLICK!" as they pressed their shutter buttons, capturing the scene from every angle.

"That feels much better. Now, give her a kiss."

With the order given, Chen Yuan looked at Yaoyao and suddenly wasn’t so reserved anymore. He leaned down and kissed her naturally, his lips meeting the soft edge of hers.

She closed her eyes.

Seeing the two of them in such a natural, sweet moment, Jiang Ning started to feel restless. Her cheeks flushed, and she wasn’t sure if it was because she felt outdone by Yaoyao or because of a surge of jealousy.

She pressed her lips together tightly, her eyes fixed on Chen Yuan and Jiang Yao, not even blinking.

She secretly clenched her fists.

Jiang Ning had always had a competitive personality. Even in this, she refused to be outdone by her sister. Since their relationship with him was the same, she would never admit that her bond with Chen Yuan was any weaker than theirs.

And when she recalled Yaoyao’s earlier provocation about "giving a demonstration"...

She was suddenly filled with a competitive fire, vowing to herself that she absolutely could not lose when it was her turn.