A youthful ten-year promise

Chapter 442 The Misplaced Wedding March

Inside the town's church, sunlight streamed through the stained-glass windows, casting dappled patterns and adding a touch of dreamlike romance to this solemn and sacred place. The church bells rang out melodiously, as if telling a beautiful story about to begin. However, for Shen Yichen and Lin Youran, standing at the church door, the bells were like a thunderclap, shattering their hearts and minds.

They had come to a friend's wedding as arranged, only to discover that they themselves were the stars of the show—at least, that's how the guests perceived them. Inside the church, white veils fluttered gently, the scent of flowers mingling with the aroma of candles, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. And the "newlyweds" standing before the altar bore a striking resemblance to Shen Yichen and Lin Youran in their attire, makeup, and demeanor.

Shen Yichen and Lin Youran exchanged bewildered glances, their eyes filled with shock and confusion. They couldn't understand why such a bizarre thing had happened. Was it a carefully planned prank? Or was there a more complex truth hidden behind it?

Guests began to take their seats, their gazes frequently falling on Shen Yichen and Lin Youran with a mixture of curiosity and scrutiny. Shen Yichen and Lin Youran took a deep breath, trying to calm themselves. They decided to first find the wedding planner and get some answers.

They quietly slipped through the crowd and entered the church's back chamber. There, a young man in formal attire paced anxiously, glancing at his watch frequently, appearing somewhat nervous. Upon seeing Shen Yichen and Lin Youran, a flicker of surprise crossed his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

"You've finally arrived." The young man greeted them with a smile, as if everything had been expected.

"Who are you? Why did you arrange such a wedding?" Shen Yichen questioned, his voice carrying a hint of displeasure and wariness.

The young man sighed and explained, "My name is Li Ming, and I was the planner of this wedding. But please believe me, this was not my intention. In fact, I am also one of the victims."

It turns out that Li Ming is the manager of a wedding planning company. He received a mysterious order to plan a unique wedding. The order detailed the "couple's" preferences, style, and every detail of the wedding, even including the "couple's" names and photos. Li Ming meticulously planned the wedding according to the order, but he never expected to encounter the real Shen Yichen and Lin Youran on the wedding day.

"Then why are our photos and names on that order?" Lin Youran pressed, her voice trembling slightly. Clearly, the unexpected wedding had taken a toll on her.

Li Ming shook his head, indicating that he didn't know either. He said he only knew that the mystery client was very mysterious, never showed up in person, and all communication was conducted via email. Moreover, the client used an anonymous card with an untraceable origin when paying the deposit.

Shen Yichen and Lin Youran exchanged a glance, their hearts filled with doubt and unease. They decided to attend the wedding first, and then try to find out the truth behind it all. After all, they couldn't just leave in front of so many guests.

The wedding began, and as the Wedding March played, the "newlyweds" slowly entered the church. Shen Yichen and Lin Youran sat among the guests, watching this scene with complex expressions. They had no idea what secrets and conspiracies were hidden behind this wedding.

The ceremony went smoothly, and the "newlyweds" exchanged vows and rings in front of their guests. However, just as the wedding was about to end, an unexpected person appeared—the mystery client.

He was wearing a black trench coat, sunglasses, and a mask, revealing only his deep-set eyes. He slowly walked to the altar, took an envelope from his pocket, and handed it to the "groom."

"This is your final test." The mysterious client's voice was deep and powerful, as if carrying some irresistible force.

The "groom" took the envelope, opened it, and found a photo of them in an intimate pose with another woman. They didn't recognize the woman in the photo, but her face bore a striking resemblance to Lin Youran.

The "groom" and "bride" turned pale instantly, staring at each other in shock and confusion. The guests began to whisper amongst themselves, and the entire church descended into chaos.

Shen Yichen and Lin Youran watched this scene, their hearts filled with anger and sympathy. They knew there must be a hidden secret behind this wedding. They decided to uncover this secret and bring justice to the "newlyweds."

After dropping the bomb, the mysterious client vanished without a trace. Shen Yichen and Lin Youran seized the opportunity to comfort the "newlyweds" and promised to help them find out the truth.

The wedding ended in chaos. Shen Yichen and Lin Youran led the "newlyweds" out of the church, beginning their investigation. They knew this misplaced wedding was just the beginning of a series of challenges and trials they were about to face. But they also believed that as long as they supported each other, nothing could stop them from moving forward.