The hottest news in the entertainment world recently revolves around the upcoming wedding of Yan Chi and Gu Qingtong.
Although numerous media outlets are eagerly waiting for a scoop, all they received was an official response from both parties’ agencies stating that the wedding details would not be disclosed publicly.
Even so, fans of Gu Qingtong, Yan Chi, and their shared fandom “Silent Gaze” have come together to create CP montage videos as wedding gifts for the couple. They also organized collaborative fan support events across several major cities to wish the couple happiness in their marriage.
Among the celebrations, an anonymous wealthy fan made an extravagant gesture that shocked all fan circles, sparking widespread discussion.
Amid all the fanfare, the couple’s wedding was finally held in early summer, discreetly taking place at Yan family’s private vineyard.
Nestled in the mountains on the outskirts of City A, the vineyard features a sprawling European manor surrounded by lush shade trees, making it a perfect summer retreat. The underground wine cellar is rumored to house an impressive collection of fine wines.
However, due to the Yan family’s strict traditions and Yan Chi’s well-known abstinence from alcohol, the younger generation aspiring to join the family’s management rarely visits the vineyard. The estate is primarily reserved for private banquets.
Gu Qingtong had only been here twice before: once for the Yan family’s gathering and another time for Yan Song’s disrupted engagement banquet.
Now returning to the vineyard as the host of the wedding banquet, she couldn’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia, as though a lifetime had passed.
Though it was a private affair, the event included close friends, family, and the immediate relatives of the Gu and Yan families. Yet, as expected of a wedding between prominent families, the preparations were anything but simple.
At this moment, Yan Chi was downstairs entertaining the elders and managing countless complicated matters. Knowing that Gu Qingtong had been startled awake early in the morning by her grandfather and hadn’t had enough rest, Yan Chi had her retreat to a private lounge for a nap.
After all, Yan Chi was more than capable of handling everything on her own.
All the wedding guests had one unanimous impression of Yan Chi: perfection. Her demeanor and conduct were impeccable, leaving no room for critique.
Everyone was already familiar with her numerous accolades and professional achievements, and their admiration was unanimous. Even the notoriously picky and sharp-tongued Grandpa Gu couldn’t help but grow increasingly fond of her, although he wouldn’t admit it aloud.
What pleased him most was Yan Chi’s evident devotion and care for his granddaughter. That morning, he had witnessed Yan Chi patiently feeding a sleepy-eyed Gu Qingtong breakfast, her attentiveness almost ingrained in her very being.
At that moment, Grandpa Gu came to a sudden realization: no wonder his once-reckless granddaughter had grown noticeably bolder. She no longer avoided him like a mouse fearing a cat. It turned out she had been utterly spoiled by someone’s indulgence.
While Grandpa Gu was very satisfied, he vaguely recalled that his little granddaughter once had strong objections to this marriage. He couldn’t help but wonder if she had truly let go of those grievances now…
Meanwhile, Gu Siyuan stayed close to her sister’s side, going over the wedding itinerary in painstaking detail, reminding her clumsy sister to not mess anything up.
“Gu Siyuan, tell me honestly, do you see me as a complete idiot? How could I mess up something as simple as this?!”
Finally noticing something amiss, Gu Qingtong indignantly rose to her feet to question Gu Siyuan—oblivious to the fact that she had just set herself up for a failure.
Before Gu Siyuan could respond, a mocking laugh came from the doorway. “Gu Qingtong, as if you haven’t messed up enough times before!”
Without even looking, Gu Qingtong knew the scornful voice belonged to her most sarcastic friend, Yan Yijia. She shot back immediately, “No, I haven’t!”
When she lifted her head, however, she realized that it wasn’t just Yan Yijia standing at the doorway. Chu Yu and Xiao Jun were there as well.
“Xiao Jun! Senior Chu! Why are you both here?”
Delighted by their arrival, Gu Qingtong shot to her feet, almost tripping over her elaborate wedding dress. The gown’s heavy train made it difficult to maneuver.
Having already completed her bridal preparations, Gu Qingtong stood in full makeup, veil, and wedding gown. Her naturally stunning features took on a serene and sacred beauty under the layers of white silk and chiffon, leaving everyone momentarily captivated.
Xiao Jun smiled warmly and explained: “Teacher Yan told us you were here and suggested we come up to keep you company.”
Chu Yu, on the other hand, folded his arms and let out a sarcastic chuckle. “Just as I thought—people can only share hardships, not prosperity. Who was the one who fondly called me their ‘melon buddy’[mfn]Are like gossip pals or drama-watching companions[/mfn]? And then disappeared after the variety show wrapped up?”
“Senior Chu…I was wrong. Isn’t this why you’re the first one I thought to invite to the wedding?”
Gu Qingtong shrank her neck slightly, offering an awkward smile. Seeing that Chu Yu had no intention of further teasing her, she turned to Gu Siyuan, introducing each of her friends.
Gu Siyuan was already familiar with Yan Yijia, as the two often exchanged notes and shared experiences on how best to look after a certain someone.
Chu Yu wasn’t a stranger to Gu Siyuan either. During her crash course on Gu Qingtong’s media appearances, particularly in “Love Game”, she had frequently seen Chu Yu as the protective senior subtly and overtly looking out for Gu Qingtong.
The only unfamiliar person was Xiao Jun, but through the introductions, it became clear that she was Yan Chi’s assistant.
What neither Gu Siyuan nor Xiao Jun expected was that their alternate identities had already crossed paths in Gu Qingtong’s core fan group. Gu Siyuan turned out to be the wealthy fan who recently stunned both insiders and outsiders with her extravagant, no-holds-barred financial support for Gu Qingtong. Meanwhile, Xiao Jun was none other than the talented content creator responsible for editing fan videos of Gu Qingtong.
Fate didn’t end there. When Gu Siyuan and Yan Yijia got together, it turned into a full-scale critique session on Gu Qingtong. The two found common ground as they were both “victims” of Gu Qingtong’s failure to give them prior notice about her arranged marriage.
Chu Yu, on the other hand, was still harboring some resentment against Gu Qingtong.
For a moment, the previously quiet room devolved into chaos, as the “sin-ridden” Gu Qingtong became the central target.
Originally, Gu Qingtong had managed to coax the two into forgiving her, but when the flames reignited and spread toward her once more, she quickly fled to Xiao Jun and Chu Yu. Knowing that Xiao Jun was her ultimate mom-fan and would always take her side, Gu Qingtong prioritized appeasing Chu Yu first.
“Senior Chu! I didn’t go missing on you! When my agent asked me to choose my next project, I specifically picked the role of your younger sister in “Fantasy City”…”
Her words were entirely truthful—she had planned to surprise Chu Yu during the audition process. But now, in her current predicament, she had no choice but to spill the beans early.
Hearing this, Chu Yu’s expression visibly softened, though she still teased, “Hah, you used to call me Sister Chu, but now it’s just Senior Chu—so distant.”
“Sister Chu! Of course, I’d never forget how you took me along to gossip and helped cover for my relationship with Yan Chi!”
Gu Qingtong’s words were sweet, and her attitude naturally entitled. She knew full well that she could rely on being doted on.
At last, Chu Yu dropped her guarded sarcasm, giving Gu Qingtong an exasperated glare full of affection.
“I told you, didn’t I? Without me, you’ve got no sense at all. Publicly exposing your relationship during a live stream—serves you right! Making me eat the ‘melons’[mfn]This term describes people who sit back, enjoy the “show”[/mfn] solo only for the whole country to get a front-row seat. I was livid back then!”
“Exactly, exactly! It was all because Sister Chu wasn’t with us during the variety show recording. If you had been there, how could we have suffered such a social death?”
These words hit all the right notes, leaving Chu Yu feeling oddly validated in her unique “role” of support.
Although it felt a bit strange, Chu Yu’s mood inexplicably brightened. How odd…
Xiao Jun, after waiting for Gu Qingtong to finish soothing everyone, stepped up and said sincerely: “Tong Mei, even though I’ve already sent countless blessings online, I want to say it in person: you and Teacher Yan must have a happy marriage and everlasting happiness!!”
Since there were others around, Xiao Jun refrained from revealing her identity as Gu Qingtong’s mom-fan. She kept the affectionate titles like “Mom” and “female goose” to herself, though on WeChat, she expressed her congratulations without restraint.
Having witnessed the entirety of their love story and long awaited this wedding, Xiao Jun felt as though she were sending off her beloved “daughter.” It was a bizarrely fulfilling experience. Who would have thought that Xiao Jun, freshly graduated and still so young, would find herself prematurely experiencing the full joys of motherhood—albeit pain-free—all through being a fan?
“We definitely will! Thank you so much!” Gu Qingtong nodded earnestly, as if making a solemn promise, her obedient demeanor nearly causing mom-fan Xiao Jun to burst from sheer delight.
After exchanging pleasantries, Gu Siyuan, even the time-conscious one, didn’t forget about the schedule. She started urging Gu Qingtong to prepare to head downstairs, taking the time to give her veil one final check to ensure it was securely in place.
Initially, it was supposed to be Gu Qingtong’s father, Gu Shuyu, who would escort her down the aisle to meet Yan Chi, who was already waiting in the hall. However, under Gu Siyuan’s firm insistence, the role of escort fell to the younger sister instead of the father.
Gu Shuyu didn’t dare voice any objections—after all, he was still contending with the aftermath of being kicked out by the family patriarch for his past misdeeds.
As Gu Siyuan held Gu Qingtong’s wrist and led her closer to the hall, Gu Qingtong grew increasingly nervous. Almost instinctively, she clutched tightly at Gu Siyuan’s arm.
Sensing her sister’s sudden anxiety, Gu Siyuan abruptly paused her steps. Turning to face Gu Qingtong, she spoke each word with unwavering resolve:
“Big sister, don’t be afraid. I will always be your safe haven.”
Gu Siyuan rarely called Gu Qingtong “big sister”, but every time she did, it carried a wealth of genuine emotion hidden beneath her typically stoic exterior.
“Yuanyuan…”
Gu Qingtong knew she couldn’t afford to cry now and ruin her makeup, making a spectacle of herself. Instead, she widened her eyes, desperately holding back the warmth welling in them, refusing to let it overflow.
“Are you an idiot…? I-I knew I shouldn’t have said anything.”
Gu Siyuan, watching Gu Qingtong being so moved by a single sentence, panicked, fearing her sister might actually start crying.
Fortunately, Gu Qingtong managed to hold back her emotions. Clearly, Gu Siyuan’s worries were unnecessary; no one was more conscious of appearances than Gu Qingtong herself.
As the hall doors slowly opened, the wedding venue was unveiled before Gu Qingtong’s eyes for the first time.
A red carpet stretched from the entrance to the pastor’s altar at the far end, flanked along the way by arrangements of white roses. Guests sat on pews on either side, all turning to look at the star of the moment as the doors opened.
Most of the attendees were Gu Qingtong’s close friends and family, including elders who had always doted on her. The sight of so many familiar faces soothed her nerves considerably.
That is, until her gaze landed on Yan Chi, standing quietly and patiently at the end of the red carpet. Her breath instantly became unsteady—not from anxiety, but from the flutter of her heart. A mix of excitement and nervousness overflowed, filling her heart so fully that she could no longer see the rest of the guests.
Gu Siyuan held onto her sister’s hand—warm as a small heater year-round—and placed it into Yan Chi’s hand.
“You promised me you’d take good care of my sister,” Gu Siyuan said, her voice steady but her fingertips reluctant to let go. Her nose even tingled slightly as a rare wave of emotion washed over her. Looking at her sister, she continued softly, “She is the best sister in the world. So, make sure she’s happy forever and doesn’t suffer even the slightest grievance.”
Before Gu Qingtong could respond, Gu Siyuan stepped back, giving the two space to move forward.
As Gu Qingtong glanced back at her sister, she felt her hand tightly interlocked with Yan Chi’s fingers. Yan Chi leaned closer and spoke softly, her words meant for the sisters alone:
“Don’t worry, from now on, Tongtong is in my hands.”
The sound of a piano filled the air, its gentle melody like a bubbling spring, soon joined by other instruments to create a harmonious ensemble.
Accompanied by the music, Gu Qingtong and Yan Chi began walking down the red carpet. Step by step, they passed familiar faces who had left marks on their lives. Surrounded by blessings, they found courage to stride forward.
When they reached the pastor at the altar, the two stood facing each other, their hands still clasped tightly together. Their gazes locked, filled with unspoken tenderness and shared memories.
The pastor began, “Ms. Yan Chi, do you take Ms. Gu Qingtong to be your lawfully wedded wife? Will you love her unconditionally, in times of joy and sorrow, wealth and poverty, health and illness, and remain faithful to her for all your days?”
A light flickered in Yan Chi’s eyes as she answered without hesitation, “I do.”
The pastor turned to Gu Qingtong. “Ms. Gu Qingtong, do you take Ms. Yan Chi to be your lawfully wedded wife…”
Before he could finish, Gu Qingtong blurted out, “I do!”
The realization struck her immediately—there was still a whole string of vows left unsaid! Like a startled fawn, she turned to Yan Chi in alarm.
Yan Chi smiled at the pastor. “Thank you, we’ll handle the rest ourselves.”
She picked up the two rings from the pastor’s table and placed one in Gu Qingtong’s hand. Meeting her eyes, Yan Chi began to guide her gently, word by word:
“Tongtong, whether in times of joy or sorrow…”
Her soft voice carried a soothing magic, instantly calming all of Gu Qingtong’s anxiety and nerves. Without realizing it, she began repeating after Yan Chi.
“Whether in times of joy or sorrow…”
“In wealth or poverty, health or illness, happiness or grief…” Yan Chi continued steadily, and Gu Qingtong repeated each phrase, their voices seamlessly aligned.
But when it came to the final line, Gu Qingtong didn’t wait for Yan Chi to lead.
Determination lit up her gaze as she looked deeply into Yan Chi’s eyes and declared on her own:
“I will love you unconditionally, and remain faithful to you forever.”
With those words, the rings were slid onto each other’s ring fingers, symbolizing their bond. Fingers intertwined once again, this time never to part.
