At this moment, the wedding car carrying Bai Zhiqing and Bai Yanting has arrived at the front of the Longteng Hotel, pre-booked by the Zou Family.
As a prestigious family in Nantong County, the Zou Family naturally reserved the highest-standard hotel in the area, making a grand statement.
A group led by the groom, Zou Jingtian, and Ling Haoran, had been waiting at the luxurious entrance for a long time.
Seeing the wedding car approach, everyone immediately rushed up to greet it.
Besides the bride, Bai Yanting, the focus inside certainly shifted to Bai Zhiqing, who Zou Jingtian had described as a beauty like a heavenly immortal!
As soon as Bai Yanting, clad in her wedding gown, stepped out, Zou Jingtian quickly supported her and then introduced with a smile, "Yanting, let me introduce you to Young Master Ling, Ling Haoran, whom I often mention. Ling, this is my wife, Bai Yanting!"
"Hello, Young Master Ling!" Bai Yanting, with an excited glow on her face and blushing cheeks, greeted Ling Haoran modestly.
"Hmm, not bad!" Ling Haoran nodded his head.
To be fair, the well-dressed Bai Yanting was indeed a beauty that could catch one's eye, but even compared to her photos, she seemed quite lacking.
Her wedding photos were obviously Photoshopped, so Ling Haoran found her real image quite dull. His gaze lingered only briefly before shifting back to the car interior, showing a keen interest in the bridesmaid!
"Ah, right, there's another inside!" Ling Haoran said, feigning surprise.
Then, he opened the rear car door and helped Bai Zhiqing step down.
In that instant, as Bai Zhiqing stretched out her leg and stepped out of the car, everyone present was stunned!
Indeed, she did not disappoint. Bai Zhiqing was an absolutely stunning, extraordinarily beautiful woman!
Her age appeared quite young, just at the prime of her youth, yet she exuded a mature charm that younger women usually lacked.
Her beautiful face bore a natural, subtle allure and aloofness, like the most enchanting snow lotus, standing there yet feeling so distant.
Under her unparalleled charm was an incredibly alluring body.
That figure of hers was graceful and elegant, snowy white and delicate, her entire being exuding a deadly allure.
Even more captivating was that at this moment, Bai Zhiqing wore a sexy qipao that wrapped around her smooth and shapely legs, her spotless white feet in crystal heels, making her look like a ripe fruit with such exquisite curves that any man who laid eyes on her would instinctively hold his breath!
Ling Haoran was mesmerized!
He now fully understood that Zou Jingtian hadn't lied to him!
Compared to the captivating Bai Zhiqing, Bai Yanting was nowhere near her level, entirely on a different plane!
Though Ling Haoran had been with several beautiful women, none ever possessed Bai Zhiqing's unique charm!
Noting Ling Haoran's expression, Zou Jingtian knew half of his plan had succeeded and quickly introduced with a smile, "Young Master Ling, let me formally introduce you. This is Yanting's cousin and our wedding's bridesmaid, Bai Zhiqing!"
Ling Haoran nodded, then extended his hand in feigned chivalry, smiling at Bai Zhiqing, saying, "Miss Zhiqing, meeting you surpasses all the stories. I am Ling Haoran, pleased to meet you."
Bai Zhiqing was momentarily taken aback. Surpasses all stories? Where had he heard of her?
Ever since she got out of the car, Ling Haoran's burning gaze made her uncomfortable—as if he wanted to devour her!
"Hello." Out of decorum, Bai Zhiqing still formally shook hands with Ling Haoran.
Little did she expect that though she intended a brief touch, Ling Haoran held onto her hand, refusing to let go!
"Miss Zhiqing is indeed naturally beautiful; those jade-like hands are so delicate and smooth," Ling Haoran said with longing.
It was clear to everyone that Bai Zhiqing was exactly Ling Haoran's type, prompting him to blatantly flirt with her in public!
Bai Zhiqing immediately became somewhat angry, forcefully pulling her hand back, coldly glaring at Ling Haoran.
"Zhiqing, you might not know Young Master Ling's background. He is the hot new heir to the Han Group, the nephew of the esteemed Mr. Han Shilong! Have you heard of Han Shilong, Chairman Han? He is one of the super-rich in our entire Binhai, the richest man in West City, and also the president of the Merchant Association!" Bai Yanting said to Bai Zhiqing with a smile.
Bai Zhiqing was startled!
Someone from the Han Group?!
Though she hadn't dealt with the Han Group, she knew that the Han Family was one of Jiang Feng's enemies, sharing a deep vendetta!
Han Lengxuan had previously clashed with Jiang Feng and ended up disappearing without a trace.
And now, this man was Han Shilong's nephew?
In an instant, Bai Zhiqing felt uneasy!
The approach was hostile, with no good intentions!
Feeling isolated and weak, she instinctively turned to look behind her but still saw no sign of Jiang Feng.
A sense of panic and urgency crept into her heart.
"Young Master Ling is here especially for my and Yanting's wedding. Otherwise, just catching a glimpse of him would be harder than reaching the sky! Zhiqing, why not really get to know Young Master Ling and exchange contact information?" Zou Jingtian suggested with a smile.
Seeing the malice on their faces, Bai Zhiqing increasingly realized this is likely an intentional trap set by the two, aiming to lure her into danger!
"Cousin, are you going to rehearse or not? If not, I'm leaving; I have things to do!" Bai Zhiqing said coldly to Bai Yanting without any courtesy.
"Zhiqing, don't be in such a hurry. You've just met Young Master Ling. Take time to get acquainted; we have plenty of time!" Bai Yanting maintained her unperturbed smile.
First you say we're rushing, and now you say there's no hurry! Who would believe there's nothing fishy here?!
"You may not be in a rush, but I am! Since you have no intention of making a show, I'll leave!" With that, Bai Zhiqing strode off in her heels, turning away.
"Hey? Zhiqing, don't leave; let's just go inside first, and we'll talk after the rehearsal!"
Zou Jingtian quickly reached out and grabbed Bai Zhiqing, unable to let this opportunity slip when things had advanced to this stage.
Bai Zhiqing immediately realized she was trapped, but in the current situation, she couldn't even leave!
Filled with rage and hopelessness, she felt utterly helpless.
However, she reasoned that in broad daylight at the hotel, no one dared harm her. So she decided to play along, finish the formalities quickly, and then no one would have a reason to stop her when she left!
Thus, she shook off Zou Jingtian's hand and walked into the hotel by herself.
Under everyone's gaze, Bai Zhiqing was blatantly disrespectful to Ling Haoran.
Ling Haoran's face naturally fell into a dark gloom.
"Young Master Ling, I apologize. My cousin is a bit too proud," Bai Yanting hastily tried to smooth things over: "She's always had that lousy temper, unaware of the heights of the sky and depth of the earth; please don't take it to heart..."
"It's fine!"
Unexpectedly, Ling Haoran smiled again!
"Your cousin has quite the character!"
So far, Ling Haoran had been with numerous exquisite beauties, all actively approaching him.
Whenever he beckoned, those women would come running, eagerly throwing themselves into his embrace.
He had never encountered anyone who dared show him such indifference.
Now, he found that long-lost feeling of excitement and thrill!
Zou Jingtian, understanding Ling Haoran's expression, immediately asked with a smile, "Young Master Ling, are you satisfied?"
"Very satisfied!" Ling Haoran laughed, "Such a gem belongs only to me! Rest assured, for your filial piety in introducing her to me, I won't let you down; I'll make sure to reward you well."
Both Bai Yanting and Zou Jingtian, upon hearing this, immediately looked surprised and flattered, their faces beaming, knowing that their goal was finally within reach!