Dugu Chen and Feng Xuxu sat in the main seats, so bored they could have been counting their fingers for amusement, but they perked up at the sound of firecrackers.
After half a moment, five pairs of newlyweds stood in front of them, waiting for the matron of honor to call out, "Pay respects to heaven and earth."
"Bow to the higher-ups."
"The couple bows to each other."
"Escort to the bridal chamber!" With the matron of honor's final words, firecrackers burst forth in unison.
Huang Yi and several others joyfully held onto the red silk ribbons, while the brides followed behind with furrowed brows and faces of distress. If it weren't for the bridal veils hiding their faces, everyone might have seen the brides' ashen complexions.
