After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1176 - 1175: Song Zhicheng’s Abnormality

Upon hearing Song Zhicheng's remark, Huo Shiqian offered a nod and replied, "Brother Song."

Following an exchange of polite greetings, Xia Chuyi cast a glance toward Song Zhicheng and then toward the day's primary figures, Jiang Fengqi and Wang Zicheng, hesitating as if she had words stuck in her throat.

Observing this, Song Zhicheng provided a faint smile and stated, "Chuyi, there is no need to overthink things. Feng Qi and I share a deep childhood bond. It is only fitting that I attend to celebrate her wedding today."

Noticing Song Zhicheng’s composed demeanor, Xia Chuyi sighed internally and remarked, "Let us move past this. Brother, is your hand nearly recovered?"

"I appreciate your concern," Song Zhicheng noted, remaining as steady as before. "It is almost entirely healed."

Xia Chuyi bestowed a small nod and breathed a sigh of relief, stating, "That is wonderful to hear."

With that, the topic was dropped entirely.

Before long, Wang Zicheng and Jiang Fengqi positioned themselves in the center of the stage, while Wang Zijian personally presided over the nuptials.

Regarding the bride, Jiang Fengqi appeared composed, though a faint redness was visible around her eyes.

Wang Zicheng, however, seemed consumed by the weight of having survived a harrowing event. During the ceremony, he appeared far more emotional than Jiang Fengqi, with tears trailing down his face.

Seeing the groom exhibit more vulnerability than the bride left the guests feeling both moved and slightly amused.

In the meantime, Xia Chuyi, preoccupied with her own reflections, could not stop herself from glancing toward Song Zhicheng.

In that very instant, she noticed that the hand Song Zhicheng used to grasp his wine glass was trembling rhythmically.

"Brother Song," Xia Chuyi whispered, casting a look at his hand with evident concern, "if you are feeling unwell, perhaps it would be best to take your leave early."

Surely, witnessing the one you adore marry another must be a crushing experience for Song Zhicheng.

Therefore, Xia Chuyi intentionally provided him with an opportunity to excuse himself.

"It is unnecessary, I am perfectly alright." Song Zhicheng forced a thin smile after her suggestion. He set the glass down and switched hands, repeating, "I really am doing fine."

Upon closer inspection, Xia Chuyi saw that his hands had indeed ceased their shaking.

It seemed as though Song Zhicheng was exerting great willpower to keep his emotions in check.

"Very well, then," Xia Chuyi conceded.

Having checked on his well-being, she turned her attention back to Jiang Fengqi and the rest of the party.

After she shifted her gaze, a few moments passed before Song Zhicheng reached out with his left hand to firmly grip his right.

His right hand was the one that had been injured.

Even now, that hand continued to vibrate with a persistent tremor.

A sense of frustration washed over Song Zhicheng.

Just a moment prior, the fluctuation of his emotions had caused him to instinctively use his right hand, sparking a sharp twinge of pain.

Song Zhicheng shook his head, feeling a profound sense of incompetence.

He could not even master such a trivial struggle.

As these thoughts crossed his mind, he reached out, intent on soothing the painful area.

However, as he lifted his gaze, his eyes immediately locked onto Huo Shiqian’s.

"I..." Song Zhicheng’s frame went rigid. He parted his lips as if to speak, but ultimately fell silent.

With a bitter smile, he leaned his head slightly and made a gesture to Huo Shiqian, silently begging for discretion.

It was a plea for Huo Shiqian to keep his secret.

Huo Shiqian narrowed his eyes slightly, looked briefly at his wife, shifted his gaze to the pair on stage, and chose to say nothing at all.

Witnessing this reaction, Song Zhicheng let out a soft breath of relief and offered a small nod of gratitude to Huo Shiqian.

Huo Shiqian returned the nod, acknowledging the interaction, before turning his face away.

This brief, silent exchange between the two men went entirely unnoticed by Xia Chuyi, who remained fixated on the proceedings of the wedding.