5:30 p.m., Changqin Island.
Dusk had fallen. The weather was pleasant, and the breeze gentle. Since the ceremony wasn't facing the sea, there wasn't much wind from the shoreline.
By now, friends and family had already arrived and signed in.
Across Changqin Island, the event staff were getting busy. Greeters, security personnel, and even special police dispatched from the coastal city council had all arrived to maintain order.
Chen Mo was hosting a banquet for some very influential guests—naturally, everything had to be handled with the utmost caution.
Reporters had long caught wind of the event and were trying every means to get the latest scoop on Chen Mo's wedding. But the entire Changqin Island Resort had been exclusively reserved by Chen Mo—no outsiders were allowed in.
Chen Jianming had arrived at the wedding venue early to take photos for a reporter contact.
The reporter had just paid him an extra 200 yuan, asking for live photos of the wedding setup. So Chen Jianming came early to get the job done.
The wedding arrangement wasn't overly extravagant, but what stood out were several large devices that he had never seen before—some even hovering in mid-air over 20 meters up, surrounded by guards preventing anyone from getting close.
He counted more than twenty of those strange instruments, all aimed directly at the ceremony space.
In each corner were medium-sized holographic projectors displaying blossoming flowers in high resolution, creating a surreal and dreamlike effect.
The central area of the ceremony was left open. No red carpet—just a clean, minimalist design. The seating areas for the groom's family and other guests were arranged with precision.
After sending the photos to the reporter, Chen Jianming began to stroll around. The wedding banquet was being held at the hotel nearby. This outdoor space was for the ceremony, with buffet desserts and drinks available as well. Since the entire island had been booked, guests were free to roam, eat, and enjoy.
The perks of a wealthy wedding were unmistakable.
On the other side, Ye Bo received the photos and began sorting them.
The exposure of Chen Mo's mansion had already brought major traffic to his media account. That boost in clicks and followers was addictive—and now, this was another opportunity he didn't intend to miss.
After a jewelry appraiser revealed that the bride's accessories were worth over a billion, countless netizens were curious about the luxury level of the wedding ceremony itself.
To their surprise, the setup wasn't as lavish as expected—simple, even modest. No red carpet, not many fresh flowers.
But the holographic flower projections and clean layout felt fresh and elegant. The dreamy atmosphere gave it a unique and high-tech charm.
Thinking quickly, Ye Bo uploaded the photos and wrote a caption:
"Exclusive: First Look at Chen Mo's Wedding Scene – Simple Layout with Mysterious Instruments"
He hit send and waited for the engagement to roll in.
"Wow, using holograms instead of real flowers—so creative, dreamy, and environmentally friendly! Plus, you can change the scenery anytime."
"What are those mysterious tech devices? Never seen anything like them. What are they for?"
"Kind of stingy for such a rich guy—projected flowers? No red carpet?"
"That's so Chen Mo. No flash, just substance."
"Replying to the comment above—are you even serious?"
"…"
The post was picked up and shared by other media outlets in no time.
By 6:00 p.m., Chen Mo and Xiao Yu arrived at the venue to greet guests. Besides Chen Mo's family, Zhao Min and a group of bridesmaids were also present.
The ceremony was set to begin in an hour, and the guests were arriving one after another.
"Wow, so beautiful. Congratulations!" Alexander was the first to step forward, beaming as he saw Chen Mo and Xiao Yu.
With him were Paul and Richard—the men who had purchased Chen Mo's Eye of the Angel and Mermaid's Tear.
"Welcome, and thank you," Chen Mo said as he shook Alexander's hand.
"It looks like our purchase of the 'Angel's Eyes' and 'Mermaid's Tears' was spot-on. The bride is the perfect combination of both—an angel and a mermaid," Paul said with admiration. Richard, the white-haired man with noble bearing, nodded in agreement.
"Thank you," Xiao Yu replied with a smile, understanding their English perfectly.
Alexander handed over a gift box with both hands. "This is a new wedding gift I personally selected for you—a duck-fat jade pendant. I heard that in Chinese tradition, Tilian jade symbolizes love and happiness between husband and wife. This is my blessing."
"Thank you very much."
Chen Mo accepted the gift, and Xiao Yu gave Alexander a piece of wedding candy in return. Paul and Richard also presented their gifts, and the trio followed Julie's guidance into the ceremony area.
Shortly after, Li Chengzhi, Yao Yi, Wu Bing, Wu Zhen, and other acquaintances arrived together.
Cheng Fanghua had arrived early at the venue. As a less important guest, she didn't expect to be personally greeted by Chen Mo.
But that didn't stop her from enjoying the high-end dessert buffet. Everything from the champagne to the red wine was exquisite. She took plenty of photos for her social media, and her vanity was fully satisfied.
Her WeChat Moments and Weibo were already flooded with likes and envious comments. This was the first time she'd attended such a high-class wedding.
Suddenly, as she scanned the guest area, her eyes widened.
More and more high-profile figures were arriving—many she never dreamed she'd see in person. She whipped out her phone and discreetly zoomed in on where Chen Mo was standing.
Every couple of minutes, another VIP arrived—usually in groups. Though it was now nighttime, the lighting was bright enough that she could still recognize several faces.
Yu Chengnan, Lei Wei, Zhou Hongwei, Chen Mingyong, Fan Wei, Xu Jialin and his daughter… and—oh my god—Old Ma, Little Ma, Buffett, Musk, Zuckerberg, Prince Al-Waleed…
Leaders from almost every major tech company that had partnered with the March Ant Company were in attendance. Even beyond that, there were numerous unfamiliar but clearly distinguished foreign guests.
Well-known actresses were also present, arm-in-arm with elite figures.
Guests and relatives were in awe—how could one wedding gather this many giants? Like Cheng Fanghua, many others were discreetly taking photos.
It wasn't an exaggeration to say this guest list could rival a world-class tech summit.
There were special police officers stationed outside, and patrol boats circling the island. Security was incredibly tight.
If someone launched a missile at this place, the global economy would spiral.
Cheng Fanghua snapped photo after photo, putting together nine-photo grids for her social media. Just being able to attend the same wedding as these powerhouses was something worth bragging about.
"You guys won't believe it—Chen Mo's wedding is trending across half the hot search rankings right now."
"I'm stunned. Is there anything I don't know yet?"
"Every major tech company CEO is here. This might be the most luxurious guest lineup in history."
"…"
Chen Mo remained unaware of the buzz online—he had no time to check.
Once the guests had arrived and things were in order, he and Xiao Yu stepped away from the crowd as preparations for the ceremony began.