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When Zhou Jiajia pulled her to the camera, everyone else was already ready.
Cao Yun, Zheng Tong, Zhou Jiajia, and Shu Ran. The four old classmates took a photo together, their youthful smiles reminiscent of their younger days.
Back then, they were only seventeen or eighteen. Cao Yun was playful, Zheng Tong was proud, Shu Ran was quiet, yet they all played together.
Zhou Jiajia would drag Shu Ran to events and loved to stick to Zheng Tong, chasing after him. With Cao Yun, it was like a brotherly bond; they played together for fun, shared happiness, and faced scolding together.
Their youth was full of vitality. The three of them met through Zhou Jiajia and have maintained a close relationship ever since.
So in that year's graduation photo, Zhou Jiajia and Shu Ran stood in the middle, while Zheng Tong and Cao Yun were on either side. The four of them smiled brightly, looking straight at the camera as they shouted in unison, "Cheese."
Today, they stood in the same pose with the same people. Despite the cruelty of time, they remained fearless.
It was wonderful.
After taking this photo, Zhou Jiajia organized a group shot with a few others: Qin Xinyi, Lu Qisheng, and the Groom.
During this shoot, Cao Yun felt particularly frustrated—immensely frustrated.
He stood resentfully to the side, watching the couples: Zheng Tong and Zhou Jiajia, Qin Xinyi and Lu Qisheng, Qin Xian and Shu Ran.
Seeing their affectionate gazes made him feel like a lonely dog on the roadside.
Why did he have to endure so much lovey-doveyness just for a photo?
Why! Why on earth!
At this moment (Cao Yun's frustrated face).
Regardless, in the end, they successfully captured the photo.
As for the last photo, it was the group picture of today's Main Characters.
The makeup artist stepped in at the right moment to touch up her makeup and adjust her skirt, ensuring that she looked flawless in front of the camera.
Qin Xian, on the other hand, did not require such attention. No one dared to approach him, as he emanated an overwhelming chill. He only softened slightly when interacting with Shu Ran, while maintaining a cold and expressionless demeanor towards everyone else.
With everything ready, the onlookers gradually stepped back. The two finally stood in front of the camera again, preparing to take their once-in-a-lifetime wedding photos, which would be printed on their marriage certificate.
For the first time, both felt a bit awkward. Especially Shu Ran, who felt extremely shy and unnatural when asked to perform intimate actions with Qin Xian under the camera's gaze.
“Mrs. Qin, could you smile? Yes, get close to Mr. Qin. Mrs. Qin, don’t be shy; please gaze affectionately at Mr. Qin.”
The more the photographer instructed, the more nervous Shu Ran became under everyone's watchful eyes, making it harder for her to execute the designated poses.
“I’m sorry…”
In the end, Shu Ran was so anxious that she could only turn to the photographer with a distressed face and apologize.
It wasn’t that she didn’t want to take good photos; she simply couldn’t bring herself to kiss him, embrace him, or gaze into his eyes under the camera's scrutiny.
So many people were staring at her; how could she not feel nervous?
On another note, her mind was elsewhere; all she could think about was Shu Mother.
Qin Xian was too perceptive not to notice her unease; he surely could guess what was on her mind.
Thus, he raised an eyebrow and coldly uttered from his thin lips, “Everyone leave.”
“Why…” Zhou Jiajia was about to ask but was swiftly silenced by Zheng Tong, who forcefully pulled her out of the room.
With the Northern District Prince having exited, no one else dared to linger or question Qin Xian's sudden anger. They lowered their heads and quietly left, trying their best not to make a sound.
After everyone left, the room fell silent in an instant, and Shu Ran finally removed the smile she had been forcing.
In truth, she was exhausted. She had been busy for several days without rest, and she really had no time or energy left to receive surprises.
She sat down weakly, her face full of fatigue that makeup could not conceal.
"I'm sorry, Qin Xian."
I'm sorry for ruining a once-in-a-lifetime wedding.
I'm sorry if her poor state made him angry.
I'm sorry for making him feel so wronged because of her.
Sometimes, Shu Ran felt she was being unreasonable. He treated her so well, yet she never cherished him enough. At times, she would cling to her own thoughts without caring about his feelings.
Just like this time; it was the same.
If it weren't for Shu Mother’s situation, would she have married Qin Xian?
What would the answer be?
Would saying it out loud be too hurtful?
Shu Ran dared not answer; she could only silently tell herself over and over that she loved him.
Yes, she loved him.
A love that felt so selfish.
Qin Xian was unaware of her inner turmoil; he only knew that she was unhappy and worried.
He heard her apology, and his first reaction was to frown, speaking in a very displeased tone, "I don't like those three words."
It wasn't her fault; after all, they were all invited by Qin Xian himself, with the purpose of making her happy, even if it was just to help her temporarily forget the unhappy events that had occurred recently.
But he forgot that her hurried trip was merely to take care of matters related to him.
However, suddenly being presented with such a big surprise made it impossible for her to refuse.
She could only accompany them, taking one photo after another, collecting reason after reason for joy, while putting on one exquisite makeup look after another.
Yet in front of Qin Xian, as soon as he got close to her, all her compromises and forced smiles vanished in an instant.
He refused to accept her apology, so Shu Ran could only explain word by word, "Qin Xian, I didn't mean to be uncooperative. I'm just worried about my mother. I've been out for so long, and I don't know how she is doing now."
She pleaded, "Can we finish this quickly? I want to go back and be with her."
Times have changed; seeing Shu Mother even once felt like a precious opportunity.
If something were to happen suddenly and she happened not to be by her side, Shu Ran feared she would regret it for a lifetime.
Therefore, she wanted to complete the procedures and return home as soon as possible.
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