Suddenly, their phones all received an explosive text message, sparking their interest and causing a burst of excitement.

A procession of wedding cars slowly approached outside the church.

Yet, as the groom, Shang Jingchen sat expressionless in the rest area of the church.

Being the best man, Yang Xiu didn’t know what he should say.

He assumed Shang Jingchen and Yuan Jiayin were to get married, not expecting Old Sir Shang’s sudden interference, forcing him to marry Ye Lu.

Such a complex relationship would surely hurt the women involved, especially Ye Lu. Perhaps Shang Jingchen loathed her to his core now.

"The Gu Family is attending the wedding banquet today as well. Regardless of the rocky relationship between Gu Yan and his wife, he should be accompanied by his partner in such an occasion. I wonder what kind of beauty we will see," he said lightly, attempting to dissolve the heavy atmosphere.

"What has this got to do with me!" was Shang Jingchen’s cold response.

Yang Xiu kept silent, understanding his poor mood. At this time, the wedding director burst in cheerfully, "The bride is here, Young Master Shang, prepare to make your entrance!"

Shang Jingchen stood up coldly, disregarding the surprised expression of the director, and walked out.

All the guests had arrived and were seated in the church, awaiting the arrival of the newlyweds. Madam Shang was dignified and elegant, but her expression was far from pleasant!

Old Sir Shang, on the other hand, seemed eager and cheerful, accepting congratulatory gestures.

Shang Jingchen, donned in a white tailcoat, stood beneath the altar, his face cold, carrying a sarcastic smile, observing everything as if this was not his wedding at all.

The guests detected something unusual in the air. A chilly demeanor was not what was typically seen in grooms, and the groom’s mother was also unhappy. From the looks of it, the groom was coerced into marriage; it was truly pitiful.

"Is this the crown prince of Shang’s family? Quite handsome, though he looks very upset. Isn’t it his wedding day? Why is he not pleased? Is it because the bride is not attractive enough to satisfy him?" Gu Doudou, Gu Yan’s younger cousin was curious, dubiously studying the scene, utterly confused.

Gu Yan sat silently: "It is rumored that Shang Jingchen is still in love with his first love."

"Then why wouldn’t he fight for her? Isn’t this causing harm to three people? Ah, the bride is really pitiful." Gu Doudou, hearing the wedding march beginning, turned her attention to the sight of a corner of a white wedding gown appearing at the entrance of the church, and chuckled excitedly, "She’s here, the bride is here!"

As the wedding march played, and flower girls scattered rose petals in front, Ye Wanli, the father, walked in with immense joy, holding Ye Lu’s hand, and proceeded down the red carpet, step by step.

The guests all turned their heads to look at the bride, and many were taken aback, caught by surprise.

An incredibly beautiful bride. The type of beauty that takes one’s breath away at first glance, she was even more beautiful than film actresses!

A delicate yet dignified makeup look, a youthful face pure and sweet, her slender and dark lashes trembling, bright eyes shining and teeth pearly white, skin as fair as snow, lips tender and dewy like rose petals. She looked like an unparalleled beauty that just walked out of an oil painting.

Ye Lu was indeed incomparably beautiful today.

The top-tier designer wedding dress, along with the elaborate make-up by the top-tier makeup artist, showcased her beauty to the fullest, shining like a dazzling diamond.

Even Shang Jingchen, who was usually indifferent, appeared stunned at the sight, he became entranced momentarily, staring blankly as she was lead down towards him, and his heart uncontrollably skipped a beat.

"Ah..." Gu Doudou caught a clear glimpse of the bride’s face, stared in disbelief, covering her mouth, "Isn’t... isn’t that sis-in-law? Bro, look closely, that’s sis-in-law!"