What... what is going on?

Wasn't Chen Yihao supposed to be at his wedding right now?

Why was he calling her?

Did he dial the wrong number?

Despite her confusion, Lin Qiwen hesitantly answered the phone.

"Hello? Qiwen!"

Wasn't a mistake?

Lin Qiwen froze. "Yihao, isn't today your big day? Why are you calling me?"

"It's over," Chen Yihao said bluntly.

"What? Over?" Lin Qiwen's heart raced.

"I broke it off with Wang Qian," he stated directly.

Lin Qiwen was stunned.

"You broke it off with Wang Qian? What happened?"

"It's over between us, completely and irrevocably. Qiwen, do you remember what I told you? If I had met you before I started dating Wang Qian, it would have been you and me together. My sister even advised me many times to reconsider, to think about you. But I was blind and couldn't see what was right or wrong."

Without pausing, Chen Yihao continued, "I know it's wrong and impulsive to call you now, and I know it's unfair to you. But I can't hold back. Qiwen, will you marry me? Will you build a home and a life with me?"

At the wedding company.

Lin Qiwen's mind went blank.

Scenes like this only happen in movies, novels, or staged videos. She never imagined it would happen to her.

And so suddenly.

"Are you sure you're not acting on impulse?" she asked, her voice trembling and tearful.

"There's no impulsiveness at all. I'm calm and rational. I know this sudden call is unfair to you, but no matter your answer, you are the woman I, Chen Yihao, have chosen. Unless you marry someone else, I'll never stop pursuing you!"

"I'm standing outside the hotel right now. Inside is the wedding venue, already set up with thirty or so guests. If you're willing to marry me today, I'll come pick you up right away. If not, I'll ask the guests to leave and wait until you feel the time is right to hold the wedding," Chen Yihao said.

On the other end of the line, Lin Qiwen stood frozen, as if struck by lightning.

She wasn't prepared for this. They hadn't even dated for a single day.

If they got married like this, it would be a joke.

How would she explain this to her parents and friends?

Beside her, Manager Yang, who had overheard the conversation, said nothing. She simply patted Lin Qiwen on the back.

Outside Carlton Hotel.

Ye Chen walked up to Chen Yihao.

"This isn't about fairness to her. Have you considered how she'll explain this to her parents and friends? If you're serious about being with her and don't want to ruin today's event, turn the wedding into an engagement party. That way, you can give her time to adjust and face her parents properly," Ye Chen advised, patting Chen Yihao on the shoulder.

"Huh?"

Chen Yihao blinked in surprise but nodded.

He spoke into the phone. "Qiwen, if you think a wedding is too sudden, let's turn it into an engagement party. But even then, I know it's still a lot to ask..."

Before he could finish, Lin Qiwen interrupted.

"Yihao, stop. I'll do it."

"What?"

Chen Yihao's body trembled as his eyes filled with tears.

"If you're not acting on impulse, then I'm willing to take the gamble. Like you said, the wedding is too abrupt, but I'll accept an engagement. I'm at the company waiting for you," she said.

After hanging up, Manager Yang asked, "Qiwen, are you sure? Even if it's just an engagement, this isn't a trivial matter."

"I know, Manager Yang. But if I refuse, he won't know how to end things today. I've waited for him for over a year, and his sister always hoped we'd be together. My heart tells me it's worth it," Lin Qiwen replied.

"Ah, once a woman's heart is set on a man, logic goes out the window. But I won't stop you. If you think it's worth it, go for it. If he's truly sincere and has good character, he'll treasure you forever for this decision," Manager Yang said with a smile. "Now, get up, silly girl. Let's get you dolled up. I'll do your makeup myself and make sure you look stunning!"

"Thank you, Manager Yang!"

Outside Carlton Hotel.

"Engagement? If it's an engagement, does that mean we have to refund all the red envelopes? Doesn't that mean the 200,000 yuan we spent will be wasted?"

Hearing about Chen Yihao's plan, Liu Xueqin complained loudly.

"Money, money, money! Is that all you care about?" Chen Yihao snapped. "Mom, if you hadn't been pushing me so hard, if you hadn't meddled so much, we wouldn't be in this situation! Dad, Mom, I don't blame you, but I hope you can be understanding. What's more important—money or my life? If I marry Wang Qian today, I can't imagine what our future would look like!"

"I've thought it through. Wang Qian isn't right for me, and I'm not right for her. If I stayed with her, I'd suffer, and so would you. I won't marry Wang Qian, but I can't force Qiwen to marry me right away. The only way to salvage today's event is to turn it into an engagement. If you keep complaining, I'll elope with Qiwen, and you can deal with the fallout however you want!"

With a determined look, Chen Yihao clenched his teeth.

Chen Jianguo and Liu Xueqin fell silent.

Chen Yihao's groomsmen approached, confused.

"Yihao, what do we do next?"

"Let's go pick up the woman I want to cherish for the rest of my life! Even if it's just an engagement, the ceremony will be grand!"

His earlier gloom vanished as he declared his intent confidently.

"Got it!"

The groomsmen cheered enthusiastically.

But as they headed toward the motorcade, Wang Qian appeared, her eyes red.

"Chen Yihao, are you really doing this to spite me? Are you trying to disgust me?"

Chen Yihao shook his head calmly.

"This isn't about you. I just finally realized what I want. Wang Qian, we're not compatible. Let's end this here."

With that, he waved his hand. "Let's go!"

"You dare get in those cars?" Wang Qian screamed. "That motorcade is mine. No one's using it!"

Chen Yihao froze.

He'd forgotten about that.

At that moment, Ye Chen stepped forward.

"If the cars aren't yours, don't use them. You want a grand display, right? Forget those cheap Mercedes and BMWs. I'll arrange something better."

The audacity! Cheap Mercedes and BMWs?

Coming from someone like Ye Chen, it sounded ridiculous.

Without waiting for a response, Ye Chen pulled out his phone.