Chapter 445: Chapter 445

Zuo Yuqing, although she did not refer to herself as Mrs. Lu but instead as Miss Song, was obviously unwilling to acknowledge her marriage with Lu Jingchen. However, whether she acknowledged it or not did not affect herself. At this moment, Song Qiao’s tone was distinctly that of the hostess, indifferent and no longer paying attention to her reaction, she turned around and walked away.

She didn’t eat much for dinner, and the walk was not for digestion but merely to get some fresh air because she felt stuffy.

Zuo Yuqing gazed at Song Qiao’s retreating figure, her hand by her side clenched tighter and tighter, her nails almost digging into her flesh, causing waves of pain, yet she seemed unaffected, quietly watching Song Qiao’s back as she left.

After taking a walk, Song Qiao did not immediately return to the villa, but instead went to a nearby park to watch the aunties dancing, and only returned to the villa at half-past eight.

As soon as she reached the door, she saw the alarmed look on Mrs. Chen’s face. Just as she was about to speak, Mrs. Chen saw her, visibly relieved, and quickly walked up to her, anxiously asking, "Ma’am, where have you been? The master just ordered us to go look for you."

Song Qiao frowned slightly imperceptibly but still responded indifferently, "I went for a walk."

Mrs. Chen did not inquire further and directly informed Song Qiao that Lu Jingchen was waiting for her in the living room, before she went off to attend to other matters.

All the lights in the living room were on, but the TV was off. As soon as Song Qiao entered, she saw the man sitting on the sofa, his face slightly gloomy.

After hesitating briefly, she walked on, not towards him but towards the upstairs.

She didn’t want to speak at all right now.

But just as she reached the staircase, the man who had been sitting still suddenly turned his head to look at her, his voice carrying a somber, fluid tone as he asked, "Where have you been just now?"

Song Qiao paused, turned her head to look at him, but directly collided with those ice-filled eyes, causing her breath to tighten. After a long while, she replied lightly, "I went for a walk." Then twisted her eyebrows and retorted, "Is there something you need from me?"

She has always been unable to conceal her emotions, showing directly on her face whether a bit upset or cheerful.

Lu Jingchen, looking at her delicate face, instantly knew she was not in a good mood at the moment and sighed softly, standing up and quickly walking towards her.

As soon as Song Qiao saw Lu Jingchen approaching, she instinctively stepped back, clearly trying to distance herself from this man.

Noticing her small movement, the man’s forehead furrowed immediately, he stretched out his arm, and pulled her into his embrace, his voice deepening, "What are you avoiding? Are you afraid of me?"

"Then what are you avoiding?"

Trapped directly in the man’s embrace, Song Qiao dared not struggle anymore, pondering slightly before she directly spoke, "Seeing your face looking so awful, I was worried you would hit me, isn’t that right?"

Lu Jingchen’s face darkened instantly, and after a silence of several seconds, he nearly gnashed his teeth and said, "Who told you I would hit you? I do not hit women, and especially, you are my wife."

He wouldn’t lay a hand on Song Qiao.

Moreover, since she married him, had he ever hit her?

Song Qiao did not speak, just quietly stayed silent, her petite body even directly held in the man’s arms, appearing from afar to be a beautiful scene, yet she did not feel it like that, only feeling uncomfortable all over, wanting to struggle away but not daring to.

Although Lu Jingchen said he doesn’t hit women, he still had other ways to torment her, didn’t he?

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On the day of the wedding on the fifteenth, Song Qiao did not leave the Song Family for her wedding. First off, her father had not yet been discharged from the hospital since their last visit, and the only news she knew about him came from Song Xi because he needed conservative treatment due to an intermediate stage of cancer.

Secondly, the mother of Song Xi was still hostile towards her. Today was her wedding day, who knows if Song Xi’s mother might pull something.

Lu Jingchen naturally knew about these issues, and had arranged for her to leave from the villa they were living in. It was unclear how Lu Jingchen had managed to convince Lu Tianming to also agree to hold the wedding at the Lu Family Mansion. However, not many guests could enter the Lu Family Mansion, and there was also concern about reporters sneaking into the crowd and entering the mansion, so the main venue was still the largest hotel in An City.

Inside their master bedroom on the second floor of the villa, Song Qiao had already changed into her wedding dress and had her bridal makeup done, holding a bouquet and standing before a full-length mirror, somewhat distractedly looking at her own reflection, while the staff from the wedding company were helping her adjust the dress.

When Ning Wan entered wearing her gown, she was immediately amazed by Song Qiao and stood in place, stunned for a long time before she could react.

After a long moment, Ning Wan finally came to her senses and quickly walked over, looking her up and down and exclaimed in admiration, "Qiaoqiao, you really are too beautiful, definitely the most beautiful bride I have ever seen. Later when Lu Jingchen sees you , I wonder if he will also be stunned."

Upon hearing Ning Wan’s words, Song Qiao laughed shyly, her voice gentle and cheerful, "That’s an exaggeration. When it’s your turn to get married, you will be the most beautiful bride."

"My wedding, who knows when that will be," Ning Wan said nonchalantly.