Chapter 220
Chapter 220
Still, Xiaoqian had chosen this man. No matter what, Liu Ye had to help his little sister see the matter through.
He walked over and said, “Brother, I have to say something here. I understand that you want to pursue your own happiness, but you can’t forget the child from your first wife just because you married someone new.”
“You were married before?” the Female Fiend cried in shock.
“When was I ever married?” the male Fiend shouted, close to breaking down.
His words immediately displeased Liu Ye.
“You heartless bastard! You don’t even dare admit what you’ve done? Your son has worked hard to make his own way in the world. He hasn’t eaten your food or spent your money. Now all he wants is for you to witness his marriage as his father and give the couple your blessing. You won’t even grant him that tiny request? Are you still human?”
“I was never human in the first place!” the male Fiend roared.
Liu Ye fell silent.
Damn. This fellow was even more shameless than Liu Ye had imagined. To escape responsibility, he was willing to insult himself!
“Xiao Shen, you had better explain exactly where this grown son came from,” the Female Fiend said viciously.
“I honestly don’t know!” the male Fiend cried.
“You don’t know? If you don’t know him, why did he call you Dad the moment he walked through the door? If you don’t know him, why did he come looking for you when he got married? Look at all the people outside. Every one of his relatives came, and the only thing holding up the wedding is you. And you claim you know nothing?”
“Wait, ma’am. He never told you about this?” Liu Ye asked.
“No. I didn’t know anything.” The Female Fiend waved her hand.
“Then he has gone much too far. Listen, the Bride traveled all this way in a sedan chair, and every one of her friends and relatives came. The wedding is ready, yet he’s the one blocking it. Is that something a decent person would do?”
“No. It’s certainly nothing human,” the Female Fiend agreed, glaring at him.
“Ma’am, you seem like a good person who was simply kept in the dark. This isn’t your fault. But I’m afraid you’ll have to suffer a little inconvenience. If word of this gets out, everyone will blame you, the stepmother. He’s the boy’s biological father. People will say, ‘Would a real father ever treat his own son like this? Of course not!’ In the end, all the filth will be dumped on your head.”
“Then what should I do?” the Female Fiend asked anxiously.
“That’s simple. Let them hold a grand, respectable wedding. Who could criticize you after that? If you’re willing to go this far, everyone will know how generous you are.”
“I understand.”
The Female Fiend nodded, then turned to the male Fiend.
“Xiao Shen, we’ll settle your business when we get home. But for now, don’t you dare embarrass me. Understood?”
What else could the male Fiend do? He could only nod. He did not even blame his girlfriend for misunderstanding. By now, he himself had begun to wonder whether he truly had a son named Xiaoshuai.
“All right, let’s begin. Where’s the emcee?”
Everyone’s gaze snapped toward the old monk. The monk was stunned.
“Amitabha. Patrons, you… you want this poor monk to officiate a wedding?”
“Are you doing it or not? Refuse, and I’ll throw you into the kitchen for them to divide up,” the Driver threatened with wide eyes.
The old monk had no choice but to obediently step forward.
“Ami-distinguished guests, dear friends and family, on this sunny… or rather, not particularly sunny day, with weather that is not especially fine, we gather to celebrate the wedding of Mr. Xu Fei and Miss Fang Xiaoqian…”
“This emcee is no good either. He didn’t even memorize his lines and has to look them up on the spot. We mustn’t hire him for any future weddings,” Liu Ye complained.
The Driver and the others were stunned. This one wedding had nearly killed them, and Liu Ye was already imagining another?
“…Now, let us welcome the groom and Bride to the stage.”
Clap, clap, clap…
Liu Ye applauded excitedly, then looked over his shoulder. Everyone else hurriedly joined in.
Surprisingly, the old monk seemed to find his rhythm. His delivery grew smoother and smoother, and with the crowd playing along, the restaurant truly began to feel like a wedding venue.
But as the Driver watched the old monk bustle around, he could not shake the impression that Fahai had traveled through time to moonlight as a wedding emcee.
“…Now, let the newlyweds serve tea to their parents!”
Xiaoshuai and Xiaoqian knelt and served tea to the two Fiends. After the pair finished drinking and the ceremony was about to move to the next step, Liu Ye called out from below.
“Where are the red envelopes for calling them Mom and Dad?”
The male Fiend fell silent.
Was this entire group here to scam him out of money?
He was about to protest when the Female Fiend glared at him. Left with no alternative, he tearfully took out several yin banknotes.
“Thank you, Dad!”
Xiaoshuai was delighted. These were valuable. Once he returned, he could exchange them for points through the System and obtain more Substitute Scarecrows.
“The ceremony is over. Let the banquet begin!”
The Driver hurried into the kitchen and spoke to his good friend.
“Brother, I’m counting on you today. Cook whatever you have. We’ll settle the bill when this is over.”
The Driver’s friend, the Chef, needed no further urging. He brought out every good ingredient he possessed and produced a lavish table full of rich dishes.
The restaurant was too small to seat everyone. Adapting creatively to unusual circumstances, Liu Ye turned the coffins into tables and had the guests eat on top of them.
The Zhao family members fell silent.
They stared at the bloody food spread across the coffin lids. Not one of them could bring themselves to take a bite.
Then Liu Ye called out, “Come on, everyone! Don’t be shy. Eat and drink your fill! If anyone leaves today without a belly fit to burst, I won’t be happy!”
No one said a word.
They had no choice. They ate.
After forcing down the entire meal, every one of them rushed outside and vomited violently.
Even then, Liu Ye looked at them with disdain.
“What kind of tolerance is that? Look how much you’re vomiting.”
“All right, don’t be so demanding. They were lucky to get anything to eat. Well, Little Ye, we need to return home. Let’s say goodbye here,” Uncle Bai signed.
“All right, Uncle Bai. When you get back, give my regards to my parents.”
Uncle Bai nodded. As long as Liu Ye did not return, his parents would be doing wonderfully.
Then Uncle Bai fled with all the Funeral Band Fiends without looking back, terrified that Liu Ye might follow.
Halfway home, however, he abruptly realized something was wrong.
Where the hell was his lantern?
Watching Uncle Bai leave, Liu Ye felt an emptiness in his heart. He held the human-head lantern in his hand and gazed at it, thinking of its former owner.
But that was all right. As long as Liu Ye worked hard and earned money, he would see everyone again sooner or later.
“Well, it’s getting late. Where are we staying tonight?”
“Ugh… we aren’t staying, Brother Liu. We’re in a hurry,” Second Uncle said between bouts of vomiting.
All they wanted was to get home as quickly as possible. Who knew what fresh suffering awaited them if they lingered?
Liu Ye realized he had a point. But when he saw the wreckage inside the restaurant, he could not help asking, “Shouldn’t we help clean up?”
“There’s no need, Brother Liu. My parents can handle it. Let’s go!”
“Aren’t you staying for the wedding night?”
“John’s family business comes first!”
The entire group hurried away. By the time the restaurant had finally been cleaned, the male Fiend was about to leave when the Driver’s friend grabbed him.
“Wait. Where do you think you’re going? You haven’t paid the bill!”