Chapter 556. A Simple Wedding Banquet
“Is this really the day you’re getting married? Isn’t this a bit sudden?”
When Ning Yuan got the news, he was still in a daze, almost thinking it was one of his mother’s pranks.
But when he drove to the restaurant and saw Ning Chu and Wen Yang inseparable from each other, he realized that his little brother had really become someone else’s wife.
“Brother! Why didn’t you bring your sister-in-law!”
As soon as he got out of the car, Ning Chu spotted him and rushed over, pulling Wen Yang along.
“She couldn’t make it on such short notice.”
Ning Yuan looked at the affectionate pair in front of him, scratching his head in confusion: “You really registered?”
The last time he was this shocked was when he found out his brother had become his sister, and the entire family turned out to be succubi.
He could still vividly recall the young boyish face of Ning Chu when he was still a guy, but that face was completely unrecognizable compared to the Ning Chu standing before him now.
“Yeah!”
“So fast…” he found it hard to accept this reality.
Ning Chu rolled her eyes at her brother: “Isn’t it you who’s slow? When are you getting married to your sister-in-law? Isn’t she in a hurry?”
“Well, it’s not that bad, is it?”
Ning Yuan turned to look at Wen Yang, who stood on the side.
He occasionally played games with Wen Yang, bringing along his troublesome younger sister for support.
To be honest, he had a decent impression of this brother-in-law. After spending time together, he learned that Wen Yang was easy to get along with, rarely got angry, and took good care of Ning Chu.
The gaming skills of Ning Chu were enough to make anyone want to punch her, yet Wen Yang could still tolerate it without saying harsh words, truly a living Buddha.
But this guy was only twenty-two, right? Did he really have what it takes to shoulder the responsibilities of a husband?
Wen Yang cheerfully clapped a hand on Ning Yuan’s shoulder, saying, “Brother-in-law, let’s not stand outside in the cold, let’s head inside!”
“Wait, if you two are getting married, shouldn’t I give some wedding gifts?”
“At our wedding?”
“So when’s the wedding set for? I need to take some time off.”
Wen Yang’s smile faltered slightly: “Maybe in a few years?”
“A few years?”
Ning Chu quickly tried to argue: “Brother, we’re in our prime career phase! Who has the time for a wedding?”
“That sounds somewhat logical, but isn’t a few years a bit too long?”
“Don’t worry, we’ll let you know in advance, okay?”
On the way to the private room, Ning Yuan couldn’t help but ask: “So when do you plan on having kids?”
“That’s even less urgent, right? How old are Wen Yang and I?”
“That’s true.”
He was convinced this wasn’t a prank. His little sister, who he had watched grow up, had really become someone else’s wife.
His feelings were complex; having been both brother and father to Ning Chu, he now felt a heaviness in his chest that he couldn’t express.
If Ning Chu were still his brother, he would be overjoyed at the thought of a wedding, but now that his brother had become a sister and was marrying Wen Yang, a deep sense of loss arose within him.
It felt as if his most cherished possession had been taken away…
Ning Yuan couldn’t help but think: what if Wen Yang revealed his true self after marriage and abused his sister in private?
What if my sister’s marriage turned out to be unhappy, causing her to cry every day?
What if…
Once a chatterbox, now a man of few words, Ning Yuan had countless feelings he didn’t know how to voice, only patting Wen Yang’s shoulder: “Take care of her.”
Wen Yang paused for a moment, looking up at Ning Chu, who was leading the way, his eyes filled with warmth and possessiveness: “You don’t need to worry, I will take responsibility.”
“Let’s hope so. I don’t want to hear of any bad news.”
“I’ll do my best to protect her and not let her suffer.”
Ning Yuan sighed, stopping in his tracks, unable to suppress his nagging: “Ning Chu can be pretty silly at times, make sure to watch out for her, don’t let her get fooled.”
“She’s just like Mom, tough on the outside but soft on the inside. When arguing, let her have her way. She has a very stubborn nature, and even when she admits her mistakes, it’s always convoluted.”
Wen Yang hesitated, thinking about how fast the little demoness could apologize in bed.
“She gets easily withdrawn. When she’s angry, she likes to hide in her room alone. Don’t be fooled by her always cheerful demeanor; she actually has a lot on her mind. Just pamper her a bit.”
“Don’t let her drink too many sugary drinks; she loves sweets and is lazy; I have to remind her even to brush her teeth. She had cavities at five or six…”
“Brother, hey… Wen Yang, why are you just standing there?”
Ning Chu stopped at the entrance of the private room. In front of others, she still didn’t have the guts to call out “husband” in public.
“Nothing, just chatting.” Ning Yuan quickly forced a cheerful smile and teased, “You’re already calling him husband? So cheesy~”
“Is that bad?!”
Her ears flushed bright red, and Ning Chu shot an annoyed glare at her brother, pushing open the door: “Come in quickly, the food’s already half served.”
The door swung open, and a few people were scattered around the round table inside.
Mother, Uncle, Hei Dou, and even Lily, who had rushed over after hearing the news.
God knows how much courage it took the socially anxious little demoness to meet a group of strangers.
Excluding Uncle, these were all the closest people to Ning Chu. Even if this was a post-registration banquet, it felt less lively than a school reunion.
“Lily~”
Worried that Lily might feel neglected, she took the initiative to sit next to her, only to find that her mother was secretly chatting with Lily.
Maybe it was because Lily was pretty, or perhaps because both were succubi, they seemed to hit it off, whispering to each other, sometimes covering their mouths to laugh, with Lily’s smile looking even more familiar.
It must be an inappropriate topic for children, right?
“Congratulations on your marriage.”
Lily responded a beat late upon hearing Ning Chu’s call, wishing her well after she sat beside her.
“You should quickly find a boyfriend. Look at me! I’m already registered with Wen Yang!”
“Oh, so proud, huh?” their mother frowned.
“Not really…”
Ning Yuan walked up behind Ning Chu and quietly asked, “Who is this?”
She turned around and waved for him to come closer: “She’s that succubus I chatted with online, my best friend.”
“Wow~ So beautiful?”
“Regretting it? Should I tell my sister-in-law about it?”
“Don’t! I’d get killed!”
Ning Yuan hurried back to his seat, though his gaze still occasionally darted toward Lily.
A few years ago, he had added Lily as a friend at his sister’s behest.
Online, this succubus was all about dirty jokes, making him unable to handle it. He had thought Lily would be a standard seductive succubus, flirting with men everywhere, maybe even participating in wild parties, but now that he saw her in person, he found her to be a cool, aloof, and socially anxious girl.
Totally different from her online persona.
“Sister! Sister! Wishing you and your brother-in-law a lifetime of happiness! I’ll drink first!”
Hei Dou sneaked toward the liquor, only to be smacked down by Uncle: “Drink your coconut juice.”
“But it’s a joyous occasion!”
“Hei Dou, thanks!” Ning Chu smiled as she lifted a glass of beer, gently clinking it with Hei Dou’s coconut juice cup, saying, “Little kitty shouldn’t drink, or you’ll get silly!”
“Aw~”
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