“Pan… ah, I don’t even know what to say, he’s so thoughtful!”

Chang Ying was deeply moved. While Bai Zhenzhu was changing, she gossiped with Xia Xiaolan about Bai Zhenzhu’s former marriage prospect, Xiao Gao:

“That Xiao Gao ended up marrying a leader’s daughter. Within months of marriage, his father-in-law was investigated for corruption. Xiao Gao immediately sought divorce to protect his career. Despite their marriage being new and his wife being pregnant, he showed no consideration. His poor wife went to his workplace crying… Thank goodness Zhenzhu didn’t end up with Xiao Gao. He’s such an opportunist – I almost pushed Zhenzhu into a pit of fire!”

Xia Xiaolan wasn’t surprised.

Xiao Gao was indeed opportunistic. When he couldn’t benefit from Bai Zhenzhu, he quickly found another marriage target. Unfortunately, his luck turned sour when his father-in-law faced trouble before he could help advance Xiao Gao’s career. Xia Xiaolan had no interest in men who only sought money or power.

When Bai Zhenzhu emerged in her outfit, a quick-thinking shop assistant brought over a large mirror.

The reflection seemed almost unfamiliar to Bai Zhenzhu herself.

Was that her?

Her skin wasn’t fair.

Her hair remained short.

But did those things matter?

Not at all!

The effect in the mirror made Bai Zhenzhu feel everything was just right.

More precious than the custom-made formal wear was Pan Bohua’s thoughtfulness – showing both romance and respect.

Xia Xiaolan approached slowly: “Romance is common, respect is rare. Sister Bai, congratulations on finding true love!”

Touching her outfit, the usually casual Bai Zhenzhu showed rare shyness. From this moment on, she no longer found wedding preparations troublesome.

Xia Xiaolan stayed in Peng City for several days to help, working with Chang Ying on preparations – proving herself a worthy friend.

On the wedding day, Bai Zhenzhu wore her custom “wedding dress,” with makeup done by Master Xiao Ge.

After collaborating with “Luna’s Story” production team, Master Xiao Ge transitioned from Yue Opera makeup to film and television, becoming Zhang Xiao’s personal makeup artist and recently opening a small makeup studio in the capital.

Under Master Xiao Ge’s magical hands, Bai Zhenzhu became a stunning bride.

Androgynous beauty had its distinctive charm.

Pan Bohua thought his wife looked beautiful today. As for previously complaining about wedding trouble… no, never, who said that?

Bai Zhenzhu had invited several business partners.

Their surprise and delight were similar – is this Brother Bai?

The business friends fell into contemplation: Though rumors suggested Brother Bai was female, they’d assumed it was competitors’ slander about lacking masculinity, given Brother Bai’s modest height and lean build.

Invited to the wedding, they’d assumed Brother Bai was taking a wife.

Instead, Brother Bai was becoming someone’s wife!

They exchanged glances, unable to blame their misunderstanding. Given Brother Bai’s behavior, dress, and leadership of tough men in business ventures, commanding respect even from skilled fighters, they’d never considered Brother Bai might be female… The wedding feast left them dazed. Two years ago, someone mentioned Brother Bai’s suitor causing trouble at the small goods market.

Surely that was just a rumor!

Everyone had laughed it off then.

The rumor had twisted, with the troublemaker changing from male to female – they’d believed a woman might pursue Brother Bai… How wrong they’d been!

Truthfully, although the wedding guests were all millionaire businesspeople, their feelings matched those small vendors who’d lost their chance with Xia Hongxia.

Had they known Brother Bai was Sister Bai, someone from their circle could have married her – keeping it in the family!

Seeing their regret, Xia Xiaolan could guess their thoughts. She couldn’t stop laughing, just like Zhou Cheng today. She could only secretly touch her wife’s arm during a quiet moment: “Wife, what’s so funny?”

Good jokes must be shared!

Xia Xiaolan whispered, “I think Third Brother got lucky. The perfect person was waiting for him. Thankfully Sister Bai realized late – if she’d realized earlier, Third Brother wouldn’t have had a chance!”

Had Bai Zhenzhu realized earlier, she’d surely have been pursued by her business partners.

Beautiful women often faced hardships – those with beauty but no brains couldn’t control their destiny, and their looks became a burden.

But capable women never fared too badly.

They could advance or retreat, correct any deviation in fate, and return to the right path. With such business success, how could they fail at marriage?

Who said successful women couldn’t find happiness?

That was just patriarchal brainwashing. A successful career woman who devoted some energy to family life would surely live well… Bai Zhenzhu was proof. She could choose to stay single or marry – she had the confidence to live life on her terms!

At Bai Zhenzhu’s wedding, with almost everyone gathered, Kang Wei overheard Xia Xiaolan.

Kang Wei disagreed.

“I think Sister Zhenzhu realized long ago but hadn’t noticed herself. Sister, remember when you first met Third Brother? He came to Peng City to deal with the troublemaker Ke Yixiong… That night at the hostel, I got up hungry and saw Third Brother smoking in the hallway, keeping watch in case Ke Yixiong sought revenge. Soon after, Sister Zhenzhu came out too. They talked for ages in the hallway. I had a feeling then that something would happen between them!”

What kind of premonition was that?

Xia Xiaolan was confused about whether Kang Wei was telling the truth.

Zhou Cheng knew his old friend better and playfully kicked Kang Wei, “Don’t fool your sister-in-law. I believe you saw Third Brother Pan and Sister Zhenzhu talking, but predicting their future? Nonsense!”

Acting like some relationship expert.

Kang Wei hadn’t even dated then, as dense as a rock, yet now claimed to be a sensitive love radar!

Kang Wei yelped, “It’s true! It’s true! When you first met Sister Xiaolan, I knew you two would become family. Brother Cheng, can you deny my prediction was right?”

Well, such shameless flattery pleased Zhou Cheng, who could only pat Kang Wei’s shoulder:

“Since you’re so good at matching couples, if the business fails, you could make good money running a matchmaking service. Stop chattering here and go help Third Brother with the drinks – if they keep pouring like this, he won’t make it to the wedding night!”

“Ah, I’m going!”

Kang Wei ran off cheerfully.

Xia Xiaolan was happy – the Kang Wei from when they first met had returned.