"You're really coming? You're not planning to make a scene, are you?"

He could already imagine Melanie standing up when the priest said, "Speak now or forever hold your peace."

But on the traditional wedding happening on the first day, interruptions weren't allowed. It was a sacred ceremony, held for the elders' blessing.

"I told you, I've moved on," she said calmly. "Brother Fei Chuan is like family to me now. I wouldn't miss his wedding."

William sighed in relief. "Alright then. As long as you behave, I'll bring you."

Melanie rolled her eyes. "Then start packing. We're leaving today."

"Huh? The wedding's still two weeks away. We can leave next week," he said, confused.

As someone with private access, he didn't need to book commercial flights or wait in long lines—he could fly out whenever he wanted before the big day.

"Then I'll go first," Melanie said, unfazed, and began packing.

William narrowed his eyes, suspicious. Something didn't feel right.

Why did it seem like Melanie had been flying back to Country C more frequently lately?

Was it really not because of Fei Chuan?

His gut said otherwise.

"I'm coming with you," William said, grabbing his bag. "Just in case."

.....

With the red invitations sent out, the media quickly picked up on the massive preparations happening behind the scenes. Fei Chuan had no intention of keeping it low-profile—if anything, he added fuel to the fire himself.

He even attended an official interview, announcing the end of his bachelorhood and declaring that he was marrying the woman he had loved for a long time.

Before long, every media platform was buzzing about Fei Chuan and the mystery woman he was about to marry. Fei Chuan wasn't just famous in Country C—his reputation extended across multiple countries. With his striking looks and exceptional background, especially his connection to the James family, his upcoming wedding dominated headlines and trended across social media.

Eventually, news about Fei Chuan's bride began to circulate.

Bei Sangyun, however, was a reclusive figure. Unlike Fei Chuan, she rarely appeared in public.

The last time the media caught a glimpse of her was during the Royal Banquet—where she appeared mysteriously and disappeared just as quickly. Even though the companies under her name were globally recognized, she had always stayed out of the spotlight, allowing Zhong Cheng and Butler Xin to represent her in the media. As a result, the general public had barely heard of her.

This anonymity stirred backlash from some of Fei Chuan's fans. Online, they criticized her, claiming she had nothing to offer aside from her appearance. Compared to Fei Chuan—who had beauty, wealth, and powerful connections—she seemed unworthy.

But the criticism didn't last. The negative comments were swiftly deleted, and those who posted them found their accounts immediately banned.

In truth, only a few people knew Bei Sangyun's identity—and most of them were high-profile figures she had met at private banquets and elite business gatherings.

To the general public, she remained a mystery... until one day.

Mrs. Gates—the wife of Vil Gates, the globally renowned founder of Microhard—posted a photo of the wedding invitation on her social media. The caption read:

[I am deeply honored to be invited in your wedding. Congratulations, Ms. Bei.]

While other high-profile individuals congratulated the couple with a mention of Fei Chuan, Mrs. Gates' message stood out. She addressed Bei Sangyun directly.

The internet exploded with curiosity. Who was this woman that Mrs. Gates herself acknowledged?

It was as if a match had been struck. CEOs from around the world began to extend their congratulations, not just to Fei Chuan, but to Bei Sangyun. They spoke of her with admiration and gratitude, mentioning how honored they felt to be invited to her wedding.

One young, hot-headed CEO—whose company had recently skyrocketed to success—couldn't hold back. He posted boldly:

[Most people don't know Ms. Bei Sangyun. She's the great madame who helped my company rise to the top.]

His comment reignited public interest. The media quickly began digging, and soon, Bei Sangyun's background was uncovered.

She was originally from the prominent Lin family of Country C. Separated from her family at a young age, she later went on to found Phoenix Holdings and FourMoons Inc.—both of which had become globally recognized powerhouses.

This revelation shocked many people. Even those who weren't involved in the business world had heard of Phoenix Holdings. After all, it was known as the "salvation company." Any business it invested in or partnered with would skyrocket to success and rise to the top of the industry.

And now, it turned out that the founder of such a powerhouse was a young woman in her twenties?

What stunned the public even more was how reclusive she had been—quietly keeping a low profile all this time.

Soon, an alumna from Tian Sheng High joined in on the excitement. She posted several candid photos of Bei Sangyun and Fei Chuan from their high school days—two teenagers walking side by side, sitting together, studying at the library, eating in the cafeteria, even acting in theater productions together. From these snapshots, it was clear the two had been close.

The photos sent another wave through the already heated discussion.

Even at a young age, Bei Sangyun's beauty stood out. She had a dominant aura and a cold expression, but it didn't take away from her charm. Beside her was a gloomy-looking teenager—upon closer inspection, people realized it was Fei Chuan.

With these photos, the public began to speculate about the love story between the two teens who had grown up together. No wonder Fei Chuan said he was marrying his longtime love—they had been involved for years!

The media frenzy surrounding the upcoming wedding intensified. Every guest who posted a photo of the red wedding invitation was a high-profile figure—well-known even among the general public. The masses began to eagerly wait for the next influential name to share their invitation online. It became a trend in itself, outshining even the Royal Banquet in popularity.

Anticipation for the wedding grew by the day. As the date drew closer and the media coverage reached a fever pitch, people everywhere began referring to it as "the wedding of the century."

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