In the morning, the wedding ceremony concluded smoothly.
There was a luncheon and a tea banquet in the afternoon. Although the wedding was held overseas, many traditional Chinese customs were still followed.
The evening banquet was the most grand and formal event of the entire wedding.
As for the attire, there were over a dozen sets of both Chinese and Western wedding outfits prepared for Tan Mo, each tailored for different occasions, all hand-stitched with exquisite craftsmanship and high cost.
Before the banquet, Tan Mo first put on the traditional phoenix coronet and xiapei (a traditional Chinese bridal garment).
This is also known as the Xiuhé attire. The Xiuhé outfit Tan Mo wore was hand-embroidered using Suzhou embroidery techniques by skilled artisans over three months. The golden-red satin fabric was delicately embroidered with auspicious patterns such as phoenixes and hibiscus flowers. The seven-part beaded sleeves were adorned with handcrafted beads, and the light, swaying tassels harmonized beautifully with the golden floral embroidery, creating a magnificent and luxurious look.
With every graceful movement and charming smile, her eyes sparkling and clear, Tan Mo looked like a delicate and sweet beauty from ancient times. Before the banquet officially began, Xie Qichen couldn’t help but pull her onto his lap in their room and kissed her, his voice low and husky as he murmured:
“Mo Mo, why do you look so beautiful today?”
Unlike their previous simple wedding banquet, this time Xie Qichen felt a sense of grand ceremony and finally marrying the girl he loved, his heart pounding intensely for her.
His kiss was highly aggressive, as if in the next moment, Tan Mo would be swept off to his bed.
Eventually, Tan Mo, weak in his arms, blushed and pushed him away weakly, her voice soft and tender:
“Xie Qichen, stop kissing me…”
He paused, his breathing heavy. She whispered shyly:
“After we finish everything tonight, you can kiss me all you want.”
He hooked his fingers on the knot of the love knot at her waist, gazing deeply into her eyes and murmured softly:
“Okay, we’ll continue tonight.”
Tan Mo turned her eyes and saw her reflection in a nearby mirror, blushing and playfully scolding him:
“Hmph, I hate you. I have to reapply my lipstick now…”
Xie Qichen smirked and coaxed her. Finally, after Tan Mo reapplied her lipstick, she kept a safe distance from the ever-hungry wolf nearby as it was nearly time to greet the guests.
When the time came, Tan Mo and Xie Qichen, along with both sets of parents, greeted the guests.
Once the banquet officially started, Tan Mo changed into a more convenient Chinese qipao for walking around and toasting the guests, exuding ancient charm.
Arm in arm with Xie Qichen, the two of them stood together like a perfect match, their presence drawing admiration from everyone who saw them.
At around nine o’clock in the evening, the banquet concluded successfully.
Of course, what followed was the traditional “roasting the newlyweds” session.
Lu Zi’an and Xun Huo were among the most enthusiastic in leading the fun, seemingly determined not to let the couple go to bed early. Xie Qichen’s face darkened slightly as he smiled faintly at Xun Huo:
“When you get married later, you’ll have your turn.”
“Oh, right! Then we’ll definitely have a lot of fun with Xun Huo and Song Naxia!”
“Xun Huo, you better hurry up, are you not capable enough?”
The teasing voices from the crowd caused Song Naxia, standing beside Xun Huo, to blush. Xun Huo smiled and wrapped his arm around Song Naxia:
“I want to marry her too. Why should you all be in such a hurry?”
“Oooh…”
Everyone laughed and teased:
“Wow, we’ve already had our fill of the sweet moments between Achen and Tan Mo today, and now another couple…”
After a few jokes, considering the special significance of the wedding night, Song Naxia suggested everyone not go too far. Having had enough fun, the crowd wisely stopped being the third wheel and said they’d leave quickly to give the couple some private time to enjoy their romantic evening.
Once all the guests had left, the villa was left with only the two of them.
The bridal suite was on the fourth floor of the largest villa by the island bay. Through the floor-to-ceiling windows, one could take in the entire view of Jasmine Island, with distant towering snow-capped mountains and continuous valleys. The sound of the stream’s rushing water filled their ears. The glass of the windows was specially made so that no one outside could peek in, ensuring great privacy.
Xie Qichen locked the door and walked back into the room, seeing the girl standing by the window.
Behind her stood a large bed made of black pear wood. The bedsheet was a deep red satin embroidered with mandarin ducks and floral clouds, scattered with red dates, longan, and peanuts, symbolizing a wish for many children and good fortune.
The dim lighting accentuated the graceful silhouette of the girl in her qipao.
Red bed, beautiful girl—how could one not feel heated inside?
Tan Mo was admiring the scenery outside when she didn’t hear him approach. Suddenly, she felt her waist being embraced.
A warm body pressed against her from behind.
Xie Qichen was tall, making Tan Mo seem especially petite in his arms. With just one hand, he could completely hold her still, unable to move.
Especially in moments like this, it gave a man an overwhelming sense of control.
Xie Qichen leaned down, burying his face in the crook of her neck, breathing in her sweet, soft scent. His voice was hoarse as he spoke:
“Baby.”
The fresh sandalwood scent from his body mixed with the faint smell of alcohol, and Tan Mo felt ticklish from his warm breath. Instinctively, she leaned back into his embrace, her heart racing from his affectionate whispers:
“Mm…”
He asked softly:
“You’ve been busy all day. Are you tired?”
“Not really, just stood for a while, my legs are a bit sore. But you had a harder time today, must be really exhausted, right?”
As the groom, Xie Qichen had many more things to handle.
As Tan Mo spoke, she turned around to look at his face, only to be pressed against the glass window.
“I’m not tired.”
Tan Mo looked up into his eyes. The next moment, his lips descended upon hers, sweeping her into a whirlwind of passion, prying open her lips and deepening the kiss.
The strong scent of alcohol spread between their lips.
It was just like the night of their first kiss, when he had pinned her against the door and kissed her deeply.
Xie Qichen was dressed in a white shirt and black trousers, his collar slightly open, giving him a debonair look. One hand gently supported the back of her head, while the other held her tightly, kissing her more intensely.
In front of the tall man, Tan Mo was like a small cat curled in his arms.
Xie Qichen’s kisses gradually softened into gentle, scattered kisses. She smelled the alcohol on his breath and opened her dewy eyes, meeting his deep, ink-black gaze. His voice was low and affectionate:
“I finally married you.”
Hearing this, Tan Mo’s heart softened, and she smiled sweetly:
“Someone already married me a long time ago, didn’t they?”
Xie Qichen scooped her up in his arms, turned toward the center of the room, brushed aside the items on the bed, and gently laid her down.
The girl’s porcelain-like skin contrasted sharply with the deep red bedding, creating a seductive beauty.
The man leaned down, wrapping his arms around her, his dark eyes gazing deeply:
“It’s different this time. Last year during the wedding banquet, I was still afraid that our marriage might just be a two-year arrangement, and in the end, you might still choose to leave.”
Back then, it wasn’t just Tan Mo who felt insecure about their marriage. Even Xie Qichen, who was ruthless in business, felt anxious and uncertain when it came to the girl he loved.
Tan Mo smiled at him:
“That won’t happen now. I’m officially Mrs. Xie, where else could I possibly run to?”
“Mm, you can’t run away now, even if you wanted to.”
Tan Mo thought of the wedding banquet on the cruise ship, her cheeks blushing:
“That night at the banquet, we were in the same room too. Did you change my clothes while I was asleep?”
The man’s expression darkened slightly, his voice low:
“Mm, I did.”
She huffed lightly:
“You were already taking advantage of me back then.”
He murmured soothingly:
“That night I just changed your clothes, I didn’t do anything else.”
“When you saw me like that… didn’t you have any reaction at all?”
“You think that’s possible?”
Tan Mo blushed, and Xie Qichen bit her earlobe, whispering:
“That night, I went to the bathroom twice. When I came out and saw you lying there, I still wanted you… I was going crazy.”
Tan Mo had been asleep that night, completely unconscious. If she had woken up in the middle of it and discovered what he was doing, she probably would have been so embarrassed she’d want to hide underground.
She had thought back then that Xie Qichen was indifferent and cold toward such matters, never imagining he had wanted to misbehave with her all along…
Tan Mo looked up into Xie Qichen’s dark eyes, smiled, and leaned in to kiss him, murmuring with a hint of coquettishness:
“But tonight is different from that night.”
She guided his hand to the front of her qipao:
“Tonight, someone can do whatever he wants.”
She looked at him, pretending to be innocent as she gently bit her lip:
“Or… not?”
Hearing her words, Xie Qichen’s Adam’s apple visibly moved. Without a word, he kissed her fiercely.
Their breathing became unsteady.
After a while, the man looked at the bright-eyed, beautiful girl in front of him and teased softly:
“You said I could do whatever I want.”
Tan Mo’s face flushed red, her heart pounding rapidly, before she was pulled into a sweet whirlwind.
“Xie Qichen…”
The golden-red canopy curtains were drawn shut, concealing the red bed.
The wind blew in from outside, gently swaying the curtains.
The moon was full and bright, the room filled with the warmth of candlelight and romance, and the night brimmed with springtime passion…
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The next day marked the first morning of their new marriage.
According to the customs of Licheng, the newlyweds needed to wake up early to serve tea to their parents.
After Tan Mo and Xie Qichen got up, they first served tea to Tan Mo’s parents and Xie Wen Zong and Yang Xia Lan. The parents offered advice on how to maintain a happy marriage. Finally, Yang Xia Lan, following tradition, gave Tan Mo a large red envelope as a sign of affection for her new daughter-in-law.
After the formal customs were completed, the parents went to have morning tea with relatives and friends, telling the couple to join them later.
Once everyone else had left, Tan Mo leaned against Xie Qichen, groaning tiredly:
“I’m so sleepy…”
Then Xie Qichen scooped the girl into his arms and carried her up to the fourth floor of the villa:
“I’ll carry you back to bed to sleep.”
Tan Mo was stunned:
“But we still need to meet the relatives…”
The man’s voice was gentle:
“It’s okay, I’ll handle everything. You just sleep peacefully.”
Carried back to the bedroom, Tan Mo quickly fell into a peaceful slumber.
Xie Qichen went downstairs, dressed sharply in a suit, and headed to the living room to meet the guests alone. Tan Mo’s mother didn’t see her daughter and asked in confusion:
“Why isn’t Mo Mo here?”
The man replied:
“She was tired, so I let her go back to sleep a bit longer.”
A few nosy relatives from the Xie family, upon hearing this, put on a show of being elders and half-jokingly scolded:
“It’s not proper for a bride to sleep in on her wedding day. Qichen, you really shouldn’t spoil her like this.”
“Yeah, Qichen, you really need to discipline your wife properly.”
Upon hearing this, Xie Qichen’s expression turned cold, and with a half-smile, he replied:
“It’s just morning tea, not that important. She can sleep as long as she wants. What’s there to manage?”
The relatives were momentarily speechless.
Beside them, Xie Wen Zong, hearing his son’s obvious defense of his wife, knew he was angry and smiled as he stepped in to support his daughter-in-law:
“It’s fine, we don’t need to stick to those old customs anymore. Mo Mo has been through a lot these days and deserves a good rest. Let’s go sit in the front…”
Hearing Xie Wen Zong’s words, the relatives obediently kept quiet.
In the living room, Xie Qichen chatted and drank tea with several important guests, making sure no one disturbed the girl.
An entire morning passed, and at noon, Xie Qichen returned to the bedroom, only to find Tan Mo still asleep. He didn’t wake her, letting her continue her much-needed rest.
In the afternoon, Lu Zi’an, Xun Huo, and other friends came to find him, and the group went to a teahouse near the villa.
At around 3:30 PM, Xie Qichen received a message from Tan Mo saying she had woken up. He immediately set down his teacup and stood up:
“You guys keep chatting. I’ll go back first. Mo Mo just woke up.”
Lu Zi’an teased with a grin:
“Tan Mo just woke up? Looks like last night’s wedding night was pretty intense. Look at you, Xie, you really wore her out.”
“Haha, maybe Ah Chen is trying to make a baby as soon as possible, hoping for a child by next summer, hahaha.”
Xie Qichen gave them a cold glance, and Lu Zi’an turned to him:
“Ah Chen, when are you and your wife planning to have kids? I want to be the godfather.”
Xie Qichen replied indifferently:
“Don’t worry about me. You should focus on not getting dumped by girls all the time.”
Lu Zi’an:
“…”
Man, that was harsh.
Ten minutes later, Xie Qichen returned to the beachside villa and went straight to the fourth floor. Pushing open the bedroom door, he didn’t see the girl inside.
He walked toward the bathroom and saw Tan Mo soaking in a large, square hot tub filled with rose petals.
She was leaning on the edge of the tub, lazily sipping juice, her wet black hair clinging to her back, her figure alluring, her lips glistening with moisture, and her skin as white and smooth as congealed fat under the sunlight.
Hearing him, Tan Mo turned her head and saw him:
“You’re back?”
“Mm.”
Xie Qichen rolled his Adam’s apple and walked toward her, half-kneeling beside her and smirking:
“Seems like you’re enjoying yourself?”
Tan Mo grinned:
“It’s rare to have such a long, satisfying sleep without any other tasks. Of course I’m enjoying it.”
“Are you hungry? I can have someone bring you something to eat.”
Tan Mo sipped her juice:
“A little. I want something more substantial…”
Xie Qichen stood up and made a phone call. Then he brought over a low chair and sat in front of her.
Tan Mo looked up at him:
“I didn’t set an alarm. I originally planned to sleep for another hour and then get up, but I ended up sleeping until the afternoon. I didn’t show up all day today. Did anyone say anything about that?”
“No, who would dare say anything?”
“I was worried they might think I’m an irresponsible bride.”
Xie Qichen ruffled her hair, not mentioning the morning incident:
“You’re my bride. What do you need to be responsible to them for?”
Tan Mo smiled, pushing herself up with both hands out of the water and playfully kissed him.
The man’s gaze lingered on her for a few seconds, his eyes darkening:
“I saw that.”
Tan Mo blushed and quickly submerged herself back into the water. She heard his deep voice:
“The marks I left… quite noticeable.”
After last night, several spots on Tan Mo’s body were dotted with pinkish-red marks. Feeling embarrassed, she turned to him accusingly:
“You’re proud of yourself, aren’t you? And I overslept today because of someone waking me up early this morning!”
The night before, Xie Qichen had first made love to her once, then held her to remove her makeup and take a bath. After everything was done, Tan Mo was already exhausted, her head barely touching the pillow before she fell asleep. Xie Qichen could only endure and do nothing.
But this morning, around six, Tan Mo was woken up by him again. The hungry man started igniting her senses all over again, nibbling on her earlobe:
“Mo Mo, are you okay?”
Tan Mo didn’t know where this man got so much energy, but she couldn’t help but give in to his kisses. He leaned over and pinned her down, and soon she was swept away into waves of passion once more.
Finally, as the sun rose and the first golden rays poured into the room, Tan Mo cried out in his arms, as if he had gone mad.
Xie Qichen pressed her wrists above her head, his eyes bloodshot, and kissed her passionately.
After the kiss ended, Xie Qichen sighed hoarsely in her ear:
“Why were you so amazing just now, Mo Mo?”
Tan Mo’s face turned completely red. In moments like this, she felt she was nothing like her usual self in front of him.
An hour passed like that. Her bones felt as if they had been soaked in warm water, so relaxed and comfortable. But this morning, she was naturally exhausted and wanted to go back to sleep after serving tea.
Pushing away the memory, Tan Mo shyly ignored him, and the man chuckled:
“I’ll let you rest for the next two days, okay?”
Tan Mo raised her eyebrows and blinked at him:
“So, big brother, do you think you can control yourself?”
Xie Qichen smirked:
“You better not provoke me into getting into the water to deal with you right now.”
“…”
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She touched her nose and said:
“I’m done soaking. I want to get out.”
Xie Qichen fetched a towel, wrapped it around her, and carried her straight out of the bathroom.
Back in the room, Tan Mo was gently laid down. Xie Qichen half-hugged her, lying on his side to block the afternoon sunlight, gently drying the water from her body.
Letting him take care of her, Tan Mo casually asked:
“When I just sent you the message, what were you doing outside?”
“This afternoon, after sending the parents to other parts of the island to play, I went to have tea with Lu Zi’an and the others.”
Tan Mo nodded in understanding. Xie Qichen said casually:
“Before I left just now, Lu Zi’an said he wants to be the godfather of our future child as soon as possible.”
Tan Mo froze, her face reddening:
“Ji Shu said the same thing to me. They really think far ahead…”
“Not only that, this morning, both sets of parents joked and asked me when we plan to have children.”
Tan Mo knew that parents naturally worry about this kind of thing. She blushed and asked:
“So… what did you say?”
“I said it’s up to you.”
The man smiled slightly at her:
“So, Mo Mo, can you give me a rough timeframe? So I can look forward to it.”
“A rough timeframe…”
Tan Mo thought for a while:
“Okay, I’ve decided.”
“Hmm?”
“I plan to wait seven more years. I’ll have a child when I’m thirty.”
“…”
The man’s face darkened:
“Seven more years?”
Tan Mo suppressed a smile and nodded seriously:
“I think focusing on my career is most important right now. When I’m thirty, my career should be well-established.”
Xie Qichen sighed:
“Baby, have you considered that by then I’ll already be thirty-seven.”
Tan Mo patted his shoulder:
“It’s okay, I believe in you. I’m sure you’ll still be strong and vigorous even when you’re older.”
“…”
Xie Qichen was silent for a few seconds before saying:
“I think giving you seven years to develop your career isn’t enough. How about adding another ten? That way, I can also develop my career.”
Tan Mo:
“…”
The man said calmly:
“You said I’ll still be strong even when I’m older, right? I plan to have a child when I’m fifty. By then, when I take the kid out, people will think it’s my grandchild. It’ll be more convenient.”
Tan Mo:
“…………”
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