1220: [Bonus chapter] The Bride Has To Suffer

[Bonus chapter] The Bride Has To Suffer

"We should give her some space," said Xiang Hulin. "There is no hurry, Chenchen. Why don't you say what you wanted to say."1

Mu Chenyan looked at her brother with a look of gratitude and pouted, "It's still my Ge who loves me the most."

Xiang Hulin chuckled at that, "You don't need to get so sentimental about it."

"You're right. It doesn't suit my cool image," said Mu Chenyan and shook off whatever just happened here. "Elle, you better not disturb me this time around."

"Got it."

"So, I wanted to tell you that you need to give me some time."

"Didn't I just give you time? I came over once you called."

"I didn't mean that. I mean to say that I have found a photographer for you. You need to take out some time to meet her."

"What am I gonna do with a photographer?" asked Raelle.

"Okay, I'm gonna remind you once more. You are getting married!"

"I know. So? What does that have to do with a photographer?"

Everyone around them have colorful expressions seeing the way these two were talking. Anyway, no one could say anything about Mu Chenyan's patience. Because no matter what, she really was the one who could handle Raelle for so long without losing her mind.

"Baby, wedding involved wedding photos."

"They do?"

"Yes! And you have to take wedding photos too!"

"I do?"

"Again! YES! You do!"

"Oh," responded Raelle. "Can't we skip it?"

"Can't."

Raelle thought about it and decided to not argue. It was no use. Even though it was her wedding, the people sitting there had more expectations and were more excited than her for this wedding. Especially, Mu Chenyan. Even if it was for her sake, she had to go through this all. 

So, she decided not to resist.

"But why do I have to meet the photographer?" asked Raelle.

"To talk about the themes and locations of your wedding photos."

"There is that thing too?" 

"Yes," replied Mu Chenyan calmly. "Not only that. After deciding the themes and locations, you need to choose the dresses for the photoshoot too. Then we have to talk to the stylist. Which one should I choose? No. We can skip that. I'll do it myself."

"You can find a stylist," came Raelle's voice startling Mu Chenyan. 

"Huh?"

"I said, you can find me a stylist."

"Why?" asked Mu Chenyan in confusion. She couldn't understand why she suddenly said that. This was actually a huge deal. Even more, than Raelle agreeing to hold a wedding ceremony and going through all the steps. It meant she was willing to let a stranger touch her. Just thinking about it, Mu Chenyan couldn't come back to her senses for a while.

"If I'm going through all that trouble. I think I can take on some more," said Raelle. "But... Whoever you find, you have to make it clear that they have to use gloves before touching me. Or else, the deal is off."

Mu Chenyan finally breathed a sigh of relief when she heard that. Indeed, even if she could overcome it, she won't do it all at once. So, the requirement of using gloves was actually pretty normal to Mu Chenyan.

"Okay, I'll look into it," agreed Mu Chenyan. "Oh, this weekend. You have to go with me. You and Xian both. I called some wedding cake designers from all over the world. You have to taste test."

"A cake?"

"Weddings have cakes."

"I know that one," said Raelle. "I'm not an idiot."

Mu Chenyan said nothing about that but went on, "You have to taste test to know which cake suits your taste. What design do you want? What flavor do you want and everything? It's your wedding. I can't choose that for you. Don't just act like a hands-off shopkeeper since it's your own wedding."

"You all tricked me saying I'll have to do nothing but just to come as the bride. Now, you want me to do so much. How can you go back on your words?"

Mu Chenyan actually could hear a hint of grievance in her voice and it actually made her heart melt. Tsk. No matter who comes, her Elle is still the cutest of them all. But that being said, she still couldn't give in just because of this cuteness. "I only am asking you to do things that a bride is required to do. Nothing more."

"Why is there so much to do for a bride? I ain't gonna be the one eating the cake. In the end, it's gonna be the guests who are gonna eat. So, why am I working so hard?"

Shui Xian patted her back slowly to comfort her because he couldn't do anything. Mu Chenyan wouldn't even let him say a word. As if his opinion wasn't needed at all. But then again, right now, his opinion was of no use. He gotta just sit there and support his wife.

"To make your wedding day memorable," said Mu Chenyan. "Yes. The guests are gonna eat. But for years to come, they'll remember it. Won't you wanna give them a good memory? How would you feel if the guests didn't like the arrangements on your wedding day? Not good, right?"

"You're again treating me like a kid," reminded Raelle.

"Okay, okay. I won't do it."

Raelle breathed out, "Why don't you just tell me the rest of the things I have to do as the bride? Tell me everything all at once." She came to terms with the fact that 'the bride has to suffer'. So she couldn't just wait to be told things to be done one by one. All at once would be better for her to prepare.

Mu Chenyan nodded and told her some things that were on the top of her mind. Listening to it all, she look at Mu Chenyan and asked, "What about the venue? Did you decide it?"

  "Didn't you already decide it? It's your childhood home. Did you forget?" asked Mu Chenyan. "Xian said that's where you wanna hold your wedding. Isn't that right?"

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