Cheng Fanghua stood in the foyer of the small villa, eyes gleaming with anticipation. Today was the wedding of Xiao Yu—her distant cousin—and she had no intention of missing a single moment.
Especially since the groom was none other than billionaire Chen Mo.
As relatives of the bride, her family had arrived early, not just to show support, but also to bask in the glow of wealth and opulence. To be present at the wedding of someone as legendary as Chen Mo was bragging rights for years. Who knew? Maybe she'd even catch the eye of some rich second-generation heir today.
When the luxury wedding fleet arrived outside, Cheng Fanghua's eyes lit up. Just one of those cars would make her happy for life.
Feeling a little bored as guests milled about, she pulled out her phone and opened Weibo. She tapped out a quick post:"Chairman Chen Mo's wedding—congratulations to the happy couple!"Attached was a short video clip of the wedding convoy pulling up in grand style.
Just as she hit "send," a chorus of voices erupted around her.
"The bride's coming out!"
Cheng Fanghua quickly rushed to a spot with a better view and opened her camera app.
"Wow, what a beautiful bride!""They look perfect together.""So elegant and graceful—what a blessed couple!""That girl looks like she brings fortune. So blessed!"
From the second floor, Xiao Yu descended on Chen Mo's arm, the very picture of grace and elegance. The moment they appeared, everyone in the hall gasped, fumbled for their phones, and started snapping photos like paparazzi.
Cheng Fanghua couldn't stop clicking—if only she had more hands or more phones. She had never seen such a beautiful bride in real life. Just imagining herself in Xiao Yu's place made her heart flutter.
Meanwhile, He Zhenhua and Wang Lan, Xiao Yu's parents, stood quietly to the side. Their faces were a mix of pride and sorrow.
They were happy their daughter had married well—into a life of prosperity and love. But letting go of the most thoughtful, gentle daughter in the family… it still hurt.
Sensing their emotions, Xiao Man quickly moved to comfort them."Don't worry, you still have me. And Sis and Chen Mo will take good care of you."
When the couple finally boarded the car, Xiao Yu waved back through teary eyes. Wang Lan couldn't hold back anymore—tears slipped down her face.
Chen Mo noticed immediately and gently handed Xiao Yu a tissue."It's okay. We'll visit your parents often."
"Thank you… hubby." Xiao Yu leaned on him softly, knowing this man would be her pillar from now on.
"Alright, no more crying," Chen Mo smiled. "If your eyes get swollen, your wedding dress will look like it's escorting a panda. Everyone will think I married a panda princess."
Pfft— Xiao Yu burst out laughing through her tears.
The fleet slowly pulled away, leaving behind emotional parents and wide-eyed relatives.
Back in the villa, Cheng Fanghua reviewed the photos and videos she had taken, still thrilled. The bride was stunning—absolutely mesmerizing—and she was her cousin!
Without hesitation, she posted a nine-image collage to Weibo with the caption:"The most beautiful bride. Congrats to my cousin on her marriage! Wishing you a hundred years of happiness!"
The post exploded within minutes. Comments and reposts poured in.
"Wait, this is Chen Mo's bride? God, she's gorgeous. Why wasn't it me?!""I'm actually heartbroken—how can someone be this beautiful?""This is the prettiest bride I've ever seen. I'm so jealous right now.""Her eyes are so pure, her aura is serene. She has that classic noble-lady vibe.""She looks like she stepped out of a fairytale. Total wife-material!"
It wasn't long before entertainment media caught wind and began reposting and reporting.
"Chen Mo's Bride Revealed—Stunning Beauty Goes Viral!""Photos of the Billionaire's Wedding Take Over the Internet""Shock! Netizens Are Obsessed with Chen Mo's Enchanting Bride"
Across all major platforms, the hashtag #陈默的新娘 (Chen Mo's Bride) shot to the top of the trending list. Anyone who saw the photos of Xiao Yu in her wedding dress was captivated.
Meanwhile, jewelry designer Gu Rencheng sat at his computer, deep in thought. Inspiration for new designs had been elusive lately, so he'd taken to browsing the internet for a spark.
Today, however, everything online was about Chen Mo's wedding. Curious, he clicked through.
While the average viewer gushed over the bride's beauty, Gu Rencheng's professional eye zeroed in on something else—the jewelry.
Zooming in on a high-res image, he gasped aloud.
"That necklace… is that a pear-shaped blue diamond? And not just any size—nearly 40 carats?"
His heart raced. In his decade-long career, he had only ever seen a few blue diamonds of that caliber. And now here they were, casually draped around the neck of a bride.
Then he noticed the earrings—two stunning red diamonds, around 7 carats each.
"Unbelievable…" he muttered. "Those are ultra-rare gemstones. Just the necklace and earrings alone must be worth at least 1.2 billion yuan."
Excited beyond measure, Gu Rencheng opened Weibo and posted for the first time in ages:"The most expensive bride. Chen Mo's bride is wearing a 40-carat blue diamond necklace and 7-carat red diamond earrings—ultra-rare stones worth at least ¥1.2 billion. Absolute perfection."
His account, certified as a jewelry designer, was followed by industry professionals, magazines, and collectors.
The moment the post went up, it ignited another wildfire of conversation.
"1.2 billion? For jewelry?!""This is the definition of a tycoon wedding.""Diamonds are just fancy carbon atoms—capitalism is wild.""Yeah, and jade is just sodium aluminosilicate. Still expensive. Value is cultural.""In ancient times, bones and feathers symbolized status. Today, it's diamonds and supercars. Times change, symbolism doesn't.""Why didn't Chen Mo donate that money to the poor?""Shut up, Twitter philosopher.""Honestly, I didn't even notice the jewelry until someone pointed it out. The bride outshines it all.""Where did she get that wedding dress?! I want the exact same one for my big day!"
Chen Mo's wedding completely dominated the trending charts. From the grandeur of the venue to the breathtaking bride, to the shockingly valuable jewelry—it all became the talk of the entire internet.
And the day was only just beginning.