Urban Soldier Young Master

Chapter 990 - 989: No Ifs or Buts

After all, this whole thing is just too crazy. No mistakes are allowed in the entire process, or else... the consequences would really be unimaginable.Qin Ruojing shook her head with a helpless smile at her sister's suggestion, "Ruoying, what's gotten into you? Aren't you usually fearless? We've been waiting for this day for so long, why are you backing out now?"

Qin Ruoying scratched her head with a bitter smile, "Sister, I just feel… What if we mess this up…"

Qin Ruojing held her sister's hand, her gaze full of encouragement, "We've been playing this game of pretending to be each other since we were in diapers. Even mom and dad get tricked by us. How could there be a what if?"

Qin Ruoying was still hesitant, "But…"

Before Qin Ruoying could finish her sentence, Qin Ruojing interrupted her.

"Qin Ruoying, let me ask you one question. Up until now, do you still have feelings for this man named Chu Ge?"

Qin Ruojing's expression was solemn, and her tone serious.

Qin Ruoying looked at Chu Ge, then at her sister, and finally nodded, "Yes."

"Then there's no more 'but'. You've worried so much and endured so much for me and your brother-in-law's matters. I already feel guilty enough towards you. Let's stick to the original plan. Rest assured, with our over twenty years of acting experience, nothing will go wrong."

Qin Ruojing smiled, lightly rubbed her sister's hand with her fingers, and gave it a slight squeeze. She then lifted it up, making a gesture to high-five, her tone was gentle yet full of determination.

Feeling her sister's sincerity, Qin Ruoying looked again at Chu Ge. Her slightly frowned brows gradually smoothed out, and the hesitation in her gaze slowly faded.

"Alright."

Finally, Qin Ruoying nodded, raised her hand, and high-fived Qin Ruojing, the "snap" sound firming her final decision.

Chu Ge, Qin Ruojing, and Qin Ruoying went over their plan once more, ensuring every detail was set before there was another knock at the door.

Qin Ruojing moved her legs off Chu Ge's lap as he said, "Come in," and a young couple walked in.

These two were the wedding hosts for today, from the city TV station, hosting a fairly popular variety show. They might not be as famous online as Chen Jiatong or Xu Jingyuan, but in the broadcast television circle, they're both considered big names.

The reason Qin Yan could invite them is that the male host's sister was once attacked and stabbed. Qin Yan happened to pass by, assisted her, subdued the assailant, and got the girl to the hospital in time, earning the host's gratitude.

Regarding the wedding hosts, Chu Ge did consider Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan, but felt those two women had some romantic intentions towards him, so having them host would be inappropriate.

Now, seeing these two hosting the wedding, Qin Yan is surely more respected. After all, for people their age, TV personalities are more recognized than online stars, especially these being hosts from Beijing TV Station.

Even though the internet is so developed, many middle-aged and older people still think everything online is "unorthodox," which is not just a generational gap with young people, but also an inevitable aspect of the progress of the times.

Meanwhile, Chu Ge, Qin Ruojing, and the hosts—unknown to be the other bride, Qin Ruoying—were communicating, while on the other side, Qin Yan's parents entered the banquet hall, feeling a bit uneasy.

The couple had tried notifying everyone through phone calls and invitations, but the guests present were far less than expected.

They had set up thirty tables seating ten each, but now, not even ten tables were filled.

Although there was still some time before the wedding officially started and more people might gradually arrive, the current turnout was still disappointingly low.

Qin Yan knew perfectly well why this was happening; it was because many of their past or present colleagues were afraid of getting into any trouble. So they left the money and hurriedly took their leave.

After all, Qin Yan was always someone from public security, and Qin's mother used to work at a government agency. Qin Yan himself knew that the grand wedding he held for his daughter could easily be labeled as "an occasion for profiteering," and others weren't ignorant of it either. Weren't they worried that participating in this wedding might be seen as "ulterior motive," "an opportunity to bribe government officials"?

For many things, you can't explain yourself no matter what you say. If you say you're simply attending a wedding as a friend and giving a gift, where's the evidence? How can you prove you didn't make any requests of the person? That they didn't promise you any benefits? That you haven't reached some undisclosable agreement?

What? You say that they gave your son a thousand when he went to university, so you're returning the favor with a thousand for their wedding now? Do you have a receipt? No? Then why talk nonsense?

What? You say you have a gift record? That's easy to fake; how do I know your gift record isn't falsified?

Overall, this is a very awkward situation. It clearly should be a normal reciprocation of presents, yet due to some sensitive reasons, it's affected, leading to anxiety and even the change in the essence of emotions and social interactions.

Though it felt uneasy, today was, after all, his daughter's happy day. Qin Yan and his wife did not show their thoughts on their faces, greeting guests with smiles and organizing everything properly as they should.

Besides setting thirty tables in the hall, Qin Yan and his wife also reserved some private rooms—some for Qin Yan's leaders, and others for Chu Ge and Qin Ruojing's guests.

Meanwhile, in a private room on the third floor, four women were sitting—these were He Qing, Chu Shiyao, Mu Xiaoting, and Mu Lingshan.

Since this was Beijing, He Qing naturally didn't want to show up in a crowded place. Chu Ge and Qin Ruojing had already considered this for her; thus, she had a place in the private room. Considering whether He Qing might feel bored, Chu Shiyao, who had been a neighbor for some time and got along very well with her, was arranged to accompany her.

As for Mu Xiaoting, her status was also considered prestigious, and along with her dislike for noise, she had a place in the private room as well. Mu Lingshan simply didn't want to be close to where Chu Ge and Qin Ruojing's wedding was happening, so she joined Mu Xiaoting in the private room.

These four women were very much together during Chu Ge's coma hospitalization, making their placement together fitting. The remaining seats in the private room were kept as a reserve, to accommodate guests if needed.

Although the four women were not at the main venue firsthand, the private room had a large screen showing the live scenes perfectly, ensuring they wouldn't miss anything.

With time ticking, getting closer to the official start of Chu Ge and Qin Ruojing's wedding ceremony at eleven eighteen, the guests in the hall had mostly arrived, occupying sixteen tables altogether—almost half less than what Qin Yan expected or hoped.

At eleven o'clock, two men arrived on the third floor of the Longhua Grand Hotel.

One was about thirty years old, sporting a crew cut, with an average build and appearance, not noticeable enough to stand out—neither handsome nor ugly, the kind of person who wouldn't catch anyone's attention in a crowd.

However, if someone with sharp observation was present, they would notice this man's unremarkable exterior concealed a restrained yet sharp aura, especially in his seemingly calm eyes that always harbored a keen alertness.

The other man appeared to be around twenty, with slightly long bangs under which were eyes full of humor and anticipation, but from the nose down his face was obscured by a mask.

The two men walked one after the other, passing by the table where the gifts were recorded. The masked young man wrote his name in the gift record, then left a rather large envelope, his visible eyes showing a friendly smile as he stretched and moved ahead.

The person keeping the gift record was slightly startled; this envelope was indeed huge, and when placed on the table, it even made a "thud"?

He picked up the envelope, noticing its considerable heft with surprise, and furrowed his brows even more. As he opened the envelope, he was profoundly stunned.

Just as he opened the envelope, the two men who had been observing for a while squinted simultaneously, exchanged a glance, their eyes revealing a weighty seriousness.

At the same time, the current Deputy Director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, Pan Dongren, left the private room under the pretense of using the restroom. At a corner from where he could see the entire wedding hall, he lit a cigarette, his gaze scanning the surroundings keenly.

Upon seeing two inconspicuous men in suits silently entering the hall and casually sitting by a table in a corner, he smirked lightly, exhaled a puff of smoke, and then threw the nearly extinguished Yellow Crane Tower cigarette on the ground, gently crushing it with his heel, before returning to the private room arranged by Qin Yan for him and other leaders.