Is that what a boyfriend should say? How am I obsessed with beauty? Moreover, it’s normal that women want to look beautiful, so skincare products are necessary.
However, when Jiang Xiaobai took a look at the basin, she was gripped by a feeling of guilt, for the basin was covered with her skincare products, including peel-off masks, cleansers, toners, essential oils, sheet masks of various uses, moisturizers and sunscreens, while the only cleanser for Xiao Su was shoved to the side. Maybe he just doesn’t understand my point. Forget it. It’s pointless to argue with him. With that thought in her mind, she applied a layer of sleeping mask and went to sleep.
The wedding was held in Xiao Su’s hometown. They even found the best local hotel and booked the entire venue to accommodate their friends and relatives. The wedding was lively because both of their parents were healthy and alive. Both the Jiang Family and Xiao Family had many side branches, therefore many people had attended the wedding on that day. Many came as families, while some single people brought along their friends just to witness the liveliness.
Jiang Mei felt bitter when she saw that Xiao Su looked tall and handsome in the photos, and how grand the wedding was. Even so, she mocked, “Our Xiaobai looks okay, and she should find a more proper looking man. Why has she chosen a man with a scar on his face? What does she see in him? Could it be that he is rich?”
The eldest son from the main family, Jiang Yoo, frowned when he heard that, and he chided, “Jiang Mei, I know you’ve never been on good terms with Xiaobai since your formative years, but this is her wedding, so could you please be more polite?”
Hearing that, Jiang Mei’s expression changed, and she explained, “Yoo, how am I not polite? I didn’t bad-mouth Xiaobai. Didn’t you hear that I said she looked okay? I just feel that the scar on her groom’s face is a little scary.”
Jiang Yoo replied, “Enough. Are you sure you weren’t making cutting remarks? Moreover, if you’re really disdainful of the groom, please retract your gaze first. You’ve been staring at his photos since you arrived. Heck, I thought you might even want to snatch him away!”
“Yoo, what are you talking about? Why would I…” Jiang Mei never expected that he would be so harsh. In that instant, her facial features creased together in embarrassment.
“Yoo.” The First Lady of the Jiang Family pinched her own son lightly. “Mind your manners. Jiang Mei is your cousin.”
Jiang Yoo scoffed and didn’t want to recognize her as his cousin. “Look how unkind she is. Who knows how she’ll criticize me behind my back.”
All three families of the Jiang Family had attended the wedding. Jiang Mei’s parents were seated at the same table when she said those words. When Jiang Mei’s mother heard what Jiang Yoo said, her expression turned gloomy. It was a well-known fact that the main branch of the Jiang Family was the richest, while the people from the second family were all selfish.
Although Jiang Mei’s mother was furious, she dared not reprimand Jiang Yoo. Therefore, she could only say in embarrassment, “Yoo, Mei doesn’t have any ill intention. She simply spoke her mind. We’re a family, so of course we hope for the best for Xiaobai.”
Jiang Mei’s eyes had reddened because of what Jiang Yoo said. Her brother, Jiang Shaofeng pressed his lips together and said, “Yoo, that’s not what my sister means. Please don’t misunderstand her.”
Jiang Yoo shot them a look and languidly gulped down a glass of wine before saying nonchalantly, “I don’t know what she really means, but I know that not only did she not bless Xiaobai on her wedding day, but she also mocked her husband by making fun of his scar and pretended to be innocent.” With that, he cocked his head and continued, “If you can’t speak in a polite manner, just learn to shut up, okay?”
The people from the second family turned gloomy upon hearing that. Jiang Mei’s eyes reddened in an instant. “Mom…”
Jiang Mei’s mother had no choice but to look at Jiang Yoo’s mother. “Sis, that’s really not what Jiang Mei means. She’s just a straight-talking person, but she doesn’t have any ill intention.”
The First Lady of the Jiang Family smiled helplessly. “Alright, Yoo, please mind your manners and don’t damage the good rapport within the family. However, you’re right to say that this is a jolly day, and we should give our blessings as Xiaobai’s relatives. After all, nobody wants to hear bad things on such a day. Jiang Mei, you’re still young, so you should listen to the elders in the family.”
While the First Lady wanted to keep the atmosphere harmonious, she also wanted to teach Jiang Mei a lesson. She had always known the misconduct of the people from the second family. The Old Madam was too old to see through them, but it was a different case for the First Lady. The daughter from the second family looked okay, but she was too aggressive and unkind. Since young, she had always wanted to defeat Jiang Xiaobai, and would even bad-mouth the latter in front of Old Madam.
Although the First Lady wasn’t in favor of Jiang Xiaobai, she didn’t like Jiang Mei either for the latter was vicious. Meanwhile, her reason for not liking Jiang Xiaobai was that the latter simply allowed others to criticize her behind her back without refuting them. However, she was surprised by Jiang Xiaobai’s move at the last ceremony that they attended.
Since the First Lady of the Jiang Family had said so, the people from the second family dared not utter a word.
Jiang Xiaobai had changed into the wedding gown and put on make-up in her home. Her bridesmaids were Fang Tangtang and her editor, Xu Yifei, who had rushed to the wedding. They were both dressed in pink cheongsams.
Before the wedding car arrived, the bridesmaids had to hide away the bride’s shoes so that the groom and his best men couldn’t find them. As Fang Tangtang and Xu Yifei were both vigorous people, they were responsible for livening up the atmosphere later. Meanwhile, Jiang Xiaobai was so tired that she just wanted to spread her limps across the bed. Fang Tangtang and Xu Yifei hurriedly stopped her. “My dearest bride, it’s difficult to get your make-up and hairstyle done, so please don’t lie down, otherwise the make-up artist’s effort will go down the drain. The wedding car should arrive soon.”
Hearing that, Jiang Xiaobai closed her eyes in exhaustion. “It’s so taxing to get wedded.”
The traditional gown on her body was hand-made through complicated processes. It outlined her waist perfectly, and the combination of bright red and gold colors brought out the unique beauty and charm of a Chinese woman. It was a kind of traditional beauty in the country.
When Jiang Xiaobai put on the gown, she just felt that it was heavy and exhausting. However, the moment she stood in front of a mirror, she couldn’t believe that it was herself. Nowadays, people tended to wear mostly fashionable clothes, but she found comfort in T-shirts and loose pants, and would wear long skirts when necessary. Nevertheless, she had never put on such a meaningful dress before. The traditional wedding gown was more beautiful than she had imagined.
