Almighty Daughter Runs The World Chapter 2709
Previously on Almighty Daughter Runs The World...
He bit back the words on the tip of his tongue, unsure of how to speak them.
Song Shiyu carried far too much pride.
His rebellious nature was exactly why Bai Jiayu feared he might resort to desperate measures.
Right then, Song Shiyu glanced over at Bai Jiayu. As if reading his mind, he smiled and declared, “I have faith in my heart and light in my eyes. I won’t resort to the desperate acts of the weak.”
With faith and light present, he would endure.
Bai Jiayu let out a breath of relief upon hearing this and went on, “By the way, third brother, my grandfather wants to introduce you to someone. She’s quite beautiful. Want to meet her?”
“Thank old master for me, but no need,” Song Shiyu replied.
“But everyone ends up marrying and having kids!” Bai Jiayu pressed. How could Song Shiyu go on like this?
“That’s for others,” Song Shiyu said coolly.
Bai Jiayu stared at Song Shiyu in shock. “Third brother, you’re not seriously planning to stay single forever, right?”
“Why not?” Song Shiyu countered.
Bai Jiayu couldn’t grasp Song Shiyu’s mindset. He believed that in old age, one needed kids and grandkids to share family joys with a spouse.
For a man like Song Shiyu, that meant facing life in solitude.
Bai Jiayu had read stories of elderly folks dying alone at home, only discovered by neighbors after decomposition, so he recounted one to Song Shiyu.
To his surprise, Song Shiyu merely smiled and said, “You’re worrying needlessly.”
Bai Jiayu furrowed his brow. “You’re doing this for...”
“It’s not for anyone,” Song Shiyu cut him off before he could finish.
“But have you considered your old age?” Bai Jiayu questioned.
“We’ll live happily ever after,” Song Shiyu responded.
Bai Jiayu sighed. “Third brother, you’ll regret it later.”
Song Shiyu remained silent.
Would he regret it?
Never.
If it meant continuing the family line or pretending for others’ sake to enjoy marital bliss, he’d regret it eternally.
One person for life.
If that person was already a wife and mother...
Then he would stand guard over her.
Witnessing Song Shiyu’s resolve, Bai Jiayu could only shake his head in helplessness.
Moments later, Song Shiyu turned to Bai Jiayu and the doctor. “Leave me alone for a bit, you two.”
Bai Jiayu shared a look with the doctor before they exited.
Silence enveloped the room once more.
After some time, Song Shiyu rose and approached the French windows, gazing afar.
Sunlight streamed in, bathing his form in a golden glow.
His face showed no emotion, revealing neither joy nor sorrow.
Memories flooded back in waves.
She arrived amid storms and gales, impossible to evade. Her departure threw the seasons into disarray, leaving him bedridden for ages.
...
On the sixth day of the second lunar month.
Auspicious for weddings.
Just past midnight, with dawn still distant, the Lin household blazed with lights from top to bottom.
Vibrant red “double happiness” characters adorned every door and window.
Amid the bustling preparations, Lin Jincheng felt lost and melancholic.
Ye Zhuo was his sole daughter, the only girl in the Lin family.
Once she left their doorstep, she’d become another’s wife, destined to be a mother...
As her father, parting with her tore at his heart.
Yet today marked Ye Zao’s wedding, so he forced a smile.
Ye Shu typically stayed composed, but on her daughter’s wedding day, unease gripped her fiercely.
Thankfully, Bai Jingshu and Lin Ze managed the household affairs thoroughly.
In this home, Ye Zao alone seemed utterly at ease.
Right now, she slept peacefully.
Bai Jingshu grinned at Lin Ze. “Time to wake Zao Zao?”
“Not yet.” Lin Ze shook his head. “Makeup artist arrives at 4:30. We’ll rouse her at 4:20.”
“Got it.”
At 4:20 a.m., Bai Jingshu knocked to awaken Ye Zao.
“Zao Zao! Time to rise!”
Ye Zao replied to Bai Jingshu’s call, “Has the makeup artist arrived?”
“Ten minutes out,” Bai Jingshu answered.
“Alright, getting up now.” Ye Zao checked the time on her phone.
She quickly changed and rose.
Today’s initial outfit was a classic wedding gown.
Three layers inside, three outside, with intricate ribbon ties demanding makeup first before donning it.
Thus, Ye Zao threw on a simple robe and headed to freshen up.
As she finished washing, knocks sounded at the door.
Beep beep beep—
“Doggie, get the door,” Ye Zao instructed.
“On it!” Little White dashed to open it.
The door swung wide, revealing Bai Jingshu escorting the makeup artist.