Love You Till the End Chapter 1152 - 1161: The Wedding Ends

As the wedding ceremony drew to a close, the much-anticipated bouquet toss commenced. A throng of unmarried ladies surged towards the stage's edge, eager to claim the floral symbol of matrimony. Qi Jingren, amidst the excitement, jostled her way into the crowd, her hopes set on grasping the bouquet and, by extension, future happiness and marriage.

Not far off, Mr. Qin observed the scene, his gaze fixed on Qi Jingren. Tenderness radiated from his eyes, transforming his deep affection for her into an aura of boundless gentleness.

Seated distantly among the assembled guests, Su Manning appeared lost in thought. Song Zhike, noticing her subdued state, approached and inquired, "Aren't you going for it?"

He gestured subtly towards the bouquet toss.

"I think it's best not to," Su Manning replied, glancing up with a soft smile. "I'm already engaged; it wouldn't feel right."

"That's true," Song Zhike agreed with a smile. "Besides, our own wedding is fast approaching. Let the others scramble for it."

Su Manning regarded him with a flicker of surprise. Their engagement had been finalized with Song Zhike's casual remark that he'd find a way to dissolve it, suggesting he hadn't taken it seriously. What prompted this sudden shift in perspective?

"Weren't you previously..."

Before Su Manning could finish her sentence, Song Zhike gently interrupted, "Let's give it a try then."

A profound stillness settled over Su Manning as she absorbed his words. Meeting his earnest gaze, she found herself nodding in agreement.

Meanwhile, Su Jiuyi, her back to the clamoring crowd, sent the bouquet arcing through the air. The instant it left her grasp, Shi Aoju swept her into his embrace, and before she could register what was happening, her lips were claimed by his ardent kiss.

Below, the scramble for the bouquet intensified. Qi Jingren was unexpectedly shoved aside. For a moment, she assumed the bouquet wasn't destined for her and, with a dismissive shrug, prepared to depart.

However, just as she turned to leave, the bouquet inexplicably landed squarely in her arms. Her reflexes kicked in, and she instinctively clutched it, raising it triumphantly to signal her catch to the still-competing guests.

As the rest of the guests dispersed, Qi Jingren found herself standing alone, bouquet in hand. Her eyes scanned the area, landing on Mr. Qin's familiar figure nearby. She lifted the bouquet, waving it gently in his direction.

A warm smile graced Mr. Qin's face as he looked at her, his eyes brimming with doting affection. His lips moved, forming the silent promise, "I will marry you."

Though his words were lost in the ambient noise, Qi Jingren clearly understood his silent vow. A radiant smile bloomed on her face as she returned a gesture of love.

Their gazes met, a silent acknowledgment sparking an intense connection, a love that felt both profound and limitless...

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Notes:

This concludes the supplementary Chapter, offering a satisfying and open-ended conclusion that leaves room for the reader's imagination.

Reflecting on the writing process, Xi Yan notes the curious dichotomy of readers eager for the swift conclusion of Shi Aoju's extra chapter while simultaneously requesting further supplementary chapters for Shi Tianjue, Qi Jingren, and Mr. Qin.

Xi Yan wishes to convey that fulfilling every character's individual story arc would result in an unending narrative.

Therefore, abstaining from detailing every character's supplementary chapter paradoxically serves as a more fitting conclusion, allowing contemplation and leaving the reader with enduring thoughts.

It has been nearly six months since the initial posting, an unbroken stretch of daily updates by Xi Yan, driven by a commitment to consistent posting. There were numerous moments where the desire for a respite led to contemplating an earlier cessation of writing.

Yet, at each juncture that signaled a potential end, an emotional reluctance to part with the story kept the creation flowing.

The narrative of Shi Keke and Shi Mei was initially envisioned as a separate novel. However, upon assessment, their story arc appeared to be of insufficient length for a standalone work, likely exceeding one hundred thousand words. Consequently, Xi Yan plans to incorporate their story into the supplementary chapters, with their tale set to unfold in the very next one!