Reborn as the Villain's Wife, I Shine in 80s-Chapter 551 - 535 Wedding Scene

On the day of Hua Jun and Ye Jiang’s wedding, the heavy snow had already stopped.

Only remnants of snow lingered on the streets, slowly melting under the blazing sun.

Tian Sangsang wasn’t feeling particularly sleepy and got up early. She put on a black down jacket for herself and a small black wool coat for Meng Shuyan. Mother and son were both dressed in black.

"Yanyan, come here." She took out a wooden comb, brushed his small curly hair, and wrapped a little white scarf around his neck. Meng Shuyan looked at himself, dressed all in black with only the scarf being white. He blinked his foggy eyes and asked, "Mom, where are we going?"

Tian Sangsang replied, "To attend a wedding."

Meng Shuyan exclaimed, "Ooh, we get to see a bride!"

Tian Sangsang added, "And a groom."

At the door, Zhao Chun was already waiting. "Sangsang, are you cold?"

Tian Sangsang rubbed her hands. "Not really, I’m fine."

They headed for the venue together by car.

The wedding was held at a luxurious hotel in Beijing that had been exclusively booked for the occasion. Most of the guests at the entrance were politicians and aristocrats. Compared to the others arriving in flashy cars, Tian Sangsang appeared much more modest.

"Miss Tian, what an honor to have you here." Hua Zifeng, looking sharp and polished, was stationed on the first floor of the hotel for reception duties. His eyes glanced at her pregnant belly, and he chuckled, "Even as a mother-to-be, you’re still radiant."

Zhao Chun furrowed her brows slightly. This man gave off a sleazy vibe. Meng Shuyan stood obediently next to Zhao Chun, curiously looking around. It was his first time attending a wedding, and the bustling crowd was enormously exciting.

When will Mom and Dad have a wedding too?

Tian Sangsang didn’t respond to Zifeng’s comment. She simply handed him the red envelope in her hand.

Hua Zifeng accepted it with a grin. "If my sister knew you came, she’d definitely be overjoyed."

Tian Sangsang replied calmly, "I’m here to see the groom."

"You’re in for a treat then," Hua Zifeng said with a knowing smile. "The groom is quite dashing."

A sinking feeling grew stronger in Tian Sangsang’s heart.

There were virtually no other pregnant women present at the event. Being in her ninth month, Tian Sangsang naturally drew a lot of attention. Those who didn’t know her asked who she was, and those who did would explain. Their responses left the curious ones suddenly enlightened.

"Tian Sangsang, why are you here?" Ye Binyi, who had accompanied Jiang’s father, hurried over to her side and nervously fixed her gaze on her belly. This was a wedding full of people—what was a pregnant woman doing here?

Tian Sangsang responded faintly, "I received the invitation, so I came."

"What? You received an invitation?" Ye Binyi’s face darkened. Who sent an invitation to her daughter-in-law? Her daughter-in-law had no connection whatsoever to the Hua Family.

Tian Sangsang nodded and didn’t elaborate further.

They weren’t seated at the same table.

Ye Binyi hesitated, looking conflicted. She wanted to tell Sangsang to quickly sit down, stay put, and take care of herself, but saying such things felt awkward. Yet seeing Sangsang’s swollen belly made her anxiety peak. This was a posthumous child—nothing could afford to go wrong.

Unable to put down her pride, Ye Binyi softened her attitude toward Zhao Chun instead. "Miss Zhao, since you came with Sangsang, please help look after her."

Zhao Chun nodded earnestly. "I understand, Aunt Ye."

"Let Yanyan stay with me and his grandfather," Ye Binyi suggested further. "There are too many people here. Sangsang’s condition is heavy; we’ll take care of Yanyan."

Tian Sangsang and Zhao Chun exchanged a glance and agreed.

It was said that the groom had no living relatives, attending his wedding only with colleagues from the Public Security Bureau. As a result, here and there, one could spot a few policemen in the venue. Beyond them, there were also high-ranking personnel in military uniforms, guests invited by the Hua Family.

Lu Chi and Li Qiong’er arrived together. Recently, the Lu Family had been embroiled in turmoil—Lu Chi’s father had gone missing and was presumed dead. Both Lu Chi and Li Qiong’er looked somewhat lifeless as a result.

When Tian Sangsang spotted the couple, a flash of insight abruptly crossed her mind.

With one hand resting on her waist, she quickly walked up to them.

"Lu Chi."

"Mrs. Jiang." Lu Chi’s face betrayed no emotion, though a trace of a smile lingered in his eyes, though invisible to others.

"Where is Kunling?" she demanded, her gaze locking onto him.

Lu Chi shook his head. "I don’t know. I’m looking for her too."

Tian Sangsang hesitated, her probing gaze studying his refined features. There wasn’t a single crack in his expression, yet she could sense a brashness beneath his composed facade.

"Kunling’s disappearance can only mean something bad happened. Other than you, I can’t think of anyone else who’d harbor such malevolent intentions toward her."

The remark was utterly cutting.

Standing beside Lu Chi, Li Qiong’er stiffened. Kunling had gone missing? Why hadn’t she heard anything about this? For someone as formidable as Kunling, to go missing—it felt unimaginable.

Lu Chi gave a helpless smirk, the depths of his eyes darkening. "I want to, but Kunling won’t let me touch her. My father is unaccounted for, just as your husband’s remains are nowhere to be found. Our feelings right now are the same. Even if I had the intent, I’m no match for Kunling. Unless Kunling was incapacitated, I wouldn’t stand a chance. If you hear anything about Kunling, please inform me."

Tian Sangsang felt a sharp ache in her chest. If she had any news of Kunling, why would she come asking him? Kunling’s disappearance, Jiang Jinghuai’s fate—they were piling up, a burden crushing her spirit.

Lu Chi departed, while Li Qiong’er remained rooted in place.

"You really aren’t afraid of dying, are you? With a belly that big, what are you even doing here? I saw that Ye Jiang guy—he’s the spitting image of Jiang Jinghuai. Even if you see him, he won’t even look at you."

Tian Sangsang turned to leave.

"Hey—wait a minute."

Tian Sangsang replied, "If you have something to say, say it quickly."

"You mentioned earlier that Kunling went missing. Is that true?"

Tian Sangsang sneered. "Not only is it true, but I also suspect it’s related to Lu Chi."

Li Qiong’er refuted, "That’s impossible. Lu Chi isn’t even as skilled as Kunling."

"That’s what puzzles me too," she said, staring deeply at her. "How could someone as capable as Kunling have just vanished?"

Li Qiong’er’s hands clenched uneasily. Lately, it was true that Lu Chi had been acting strange. While she couldn’t be sure about his behavior on base, there were nights at home when she’d wake up to find he wasn’t in bed.

Outside, the chatter suddenly intensified. Someone called out, "The wedding car has arrived!"

Everyone turned toward the entrance.

Tian Sangsang followed their gazes. Hua Jun was dressed in a white wedding gown, western in style—noble and elegant. Walking hand in hand with her down the red carpet was a man in a traditional Zhongshan suit. His handsome features and deep eyes looked just as they always had. "Jiang Jinghuai!" she called out, trying to step forward.

A man rudely stopped her, his actions heavy-handed.

Zhao Chun brushed him aside. "What are you doing?"

The man said, "This is a wedding. Please refrain from causing any disturbances."

"Who said she’s here to cause trouble?"

Zhao Chun supported her. "Sangsang."

Tian Sangsang’s gaze remained locked onto the newlyweds. That man never turned his head, nor did his expression waver. Her heart sank to rock bottom.