Chapter 13: The Wedding, To Be Held After Her Graduation

Qiao Chengxun hadn't paid attention to how much time had passed, only turning around leisurely after his heart had fully taken in the beautiful scene.

Wen Meimei's face was red as she stared at him quizzically. "When did you get here?"

"It's not important." After all, he had already seen everything he needed to.

"Just now... You can pretend you didn't see anything."

Qiao Chengxun didn't respond, his deep gaze skipping over her to land on the few packed boxes.

Two suitcases, two large cardboard boxes, a storage container, and two computers—the belongings seemed scant. "Is everything packed?"

Wen Meimei nodded. "Yeah, this is all."

"Call someone to move them, I'll wait for you downstairs," Qiao Chengxun said and then went downstairs.

Wen Meimei called the family servants, and after two trips, everything was moved.

With everything packed, Wen Meimei entered the living room; it was time to properly say goodbye to this place.

Unfortunately, the family head Wen Zhenguo still hadn't returned.

Wen Meimei could only bid farewell to her stepmother, and by the way, she gave Wen Lili a bit of a parting shot.

"Auntie Ling, I'm moving in with my husband. When my dad comes back, please pass the message for me, okay?" Wen Meimei played the role of the obedient girl, her smile blooming like a small white flower.

Huang Yuling's mind went blank, nearly incapable of thought.

Wen Lili was also stunned, but jealousy forcibly kept her somewhat rational, questioning, "What husband? When did you two get married?"

Wen Meimei said with a smile, "We registered our marriage today."

"Impossible!" Wen Lili refused to believe such nonsense.

Wen Meimei silently took out a red marriage certificate, deliberately flipping it open for mother and daughter to see, "Look, the registered parties, Qiao Chengxun and me, Wen Meimei. You recognize these names, right?"

Huang Yuling and Wen Lili's faces turned ashen on the spot.

After showing off the marriage certificate, Wen Meimei nonchalantly put it away and affectionately hugged her husband's arm. "Husband, let's go home."

Qiao Chengxun's icy eyes narrowed slightly, his sharp gaze falling on the girl's presumptuous hand.

Truth be told, he wasn't used to being so close to a woman, even though they had already been intimately involved.

Seeing that King of Hell didn't cooperate, Wen Meimei naturally let go of his hand and scampered off, only leaving behind the words, "I'm going to say goodbye to Dabai next door!"

Dabai next door... was a dog.

Qiao Chengxun had been resisting the touch of the girl, but when she let go, he felt an unexpected pang of reluctance and involuntarily followed her out.

As he nearly reached the door, Wen Lili couldn't help but call out to him, "Young Master Qiao, did you really register your marriage with Meimei?"

Qiao Chengxun paused momentarily but didn't turn around. In a low voice, he said, "The wedding will be held after her graduation."

With that, he walked away, his back exuding an effortless cool.

The flames of jealousy in Wen Lili's eyes threatened to consume the entire living room, and with frustration, she stamped her foot. "Mom, did you hear that? That bitch actually married Qiao Chengxun!"

Huang Yuling hurried over to comfort her daughter, "Lili, you'll be marrying Shanyu soon, and he's not much less than Qiao Chengxun. Don't feel wronged. A woman like Wen Meimei, with her indecent behavior, won't last long in the Qiao Family. Look, Young Master Qiao won't even hold a wedding for her. There's nothing to be aggrieved about, just wait and see!"

"But I can't accept it!"

"Lili, you're so outstanding, it's okay..."

In the neighbor's yard.

Wen Meimei squatted in front of a white dog house, gazing reluctantly at the sulky Dabai inside.

"Dabai, even though I still don't know your name, it doesn't matter. After all, we've known each other for some time. I'm leaving today and might not come back for a long time. Don't miss me, okay..."