"The setup for Chen Mo's wedding shouldn't be this simple. What's with all those devices? What kind of equipment is that?"
Alexander eyed the large holographic projectors surrounding the venue and turned to Xu Wen and Zhao Min with curiosity.
He wasn't alone—everyone present was wondering the same thing. Those near Zhao Min glanced at her. They had all seen the news earlier that afternoon. The bride was stunning, and the jewelry Chen Mo gifted her was made from incredibly rare gems.
Even though the wedding was held outdoors and the overall layout wasn't overly extravagant, it still felt far too simple—almost suspiciously so.
"That?" Zhao Min smiled mysteriously. "I'll have to keep that a secret. Our boss is quite the romantic—he's put a lot of thought into this wedding."
"So these instruments really are something special," someone murmured.
Everyone quickly caught on—Chen Mo wouldn't fill the wedding venue with so many devices for no reason. Something unique was clearly planned.
"Dad, what are those things for?" Xu Xinxin asked, pointing at the nearest large holographic projector.
"I'm not entirely sure," Xu Jialin replied, "but I'd guess it's one of Marching Ant's high-tech products. For someone like Chen Mo, a lavish wedding isn't just about money. The simplicity might actually be deliberate—there's likely something special tied to the ceremony itself."
Xu Xinxin nodded in agreement.
"What's your impression of Chen Mo?" Xu Jialin asked.
"He's an exceptional man."
"Truly a shame," Xu Jialin sighed, recalling the first time he met Chen Mo. "That young man isn't ordinary."
He had staged a banquet back then with the intention of introducing Chen Mo to his daughter. Later, when he found out Chen Mo was already legally married but hadn't told his daughter, he assumed they were still in early contact. In the upper circles, marriage and divorce were common—he believed that if his daughter was outstanding enough, anything could still happen.
His daughter was, by his standards, among the best in the country. It was rare for her to meet someone she admired who also had the strength to match. Still, despite all her excellence, she had lost out.
Xu Xinxin gave a stubborn smile in response to her father's words. Attending the wedding today had not been an easy decision.
Since childhood, no man had ever stirred her heart. She considered herself exceptional—family background, education, ability, looks—all top-notch. Even among higher circles, she was unmatched.
When she met Chen Mo, his confidence instantly drew her in. It was rare to find a peer worthy of her admiration.
But it was one-sided. Chen Mo had made it clear from the beginning—he already had a fiancée. The message was obvious: there was no room for her.
That quiet rejection had hit her hard.
She had always believed that anything she wanted could be earned through effort—but this time, she had failed.
Xiao Yu was only Zhao Min's assistant, from an ordinary family. Her background, education, and even capabilities didn't compare. Yet it was her who had won Chen Mo's heart.
Before coming, Xu Xinxin had seen the photos making the rounds online and was stunned. The bride was breathtakingly beautiful. The wedding dress was flawless. The jewelry was magnificent. Yet, despite all of that, it still felt like Xiao Yu's inner charm outshined everything.
Her temperament wasn't any weaker than her own.
In the end, she could only accept reality.
Someone else who shared the same feelings was Wu Bing.
As the youngest female academician in the country, she had always believed she had excellent qualifications. When she met Chen Mo during the testing of potential potions in the capital, she too had been drawn to him.
But there were few opportunities to interact. It remained unspoken—just a quiet admiration. Even so, when she received the wedding invitation, she immediately took her first vacation to attend.
She had looked at the photos of the couple and could only feel envious.
"Dr. Wu, something on your mind?" Li Chengzhi noticed Wu Bing's slightly absent expression.
"No," Wu Bing smiled and shook her head, "I was just wondering about those devices. A lot of people seem to be guessing."
"If I had to bet, I'd say it's another high-tech gadget—probably some kind of advanced holographic projector. Look around, there are over a hundred of them set up here, and some haven't even been activated. And Chen Mo's wedding gift to his bride was made from extremely rare gems—this ceremony is anything but ordinary," Li Chengzhi said.
All across the venue, guests were still whispering about the large holographic projectors. The equipment stood out too much to ignore, especially in such numbers.
Just then, the lights dimmed, signaling that the main event was about to begin.
"Activate all holographic projectors," Zhang Fengyun instructed from the control studio.
"Understood."
A technician hit the start button.
The projectors whirred to life.
Before everyone's eyes, shimmering light gathered, and a vivid holographic world began to unfold.
"The grass... look at the grass!"
A gasp ran through the crowd as everyone looked down.
A small pink flower emerged from the grass, blooming before their eyes. Its petals opened rapidly, glowing faintly in the dim light.
It was the first.
Then, like a signal had been sent, flowers of every color began sprouting all around it, growing and blooming at visible speed. Within seconds, the once-empty lawn transformed into a vibrant meadow. Colorful petals began falling like snowflakes from the sky.
A collective gasp echoed across the venue.
Even the elite guests, no strangers to grand displays, were stunned. They stared in awe at the transformation that had just unfolded in mere moments.
Some instinctively reached out to catch the falling petals, expecting them to pass through—yet they hovered gently in their hands, detailed and lifelike.
After three seconds, the petals dissolved into glowing particles and scattered with the wind.
"Incredible technology," someone muttered.
The tech company CEOs present were visibly shaken. They realized that Marching Ant was now operating on a whole different level—an era ahead of the rest.
"This is so romantic... and beautiful."
"It feels like I've died and gone to a dream."
"This floral world... how did they even do this?"
Voices of amazement rang out, especially from the women.
"Look! The grass in the middle!"
The shout snapped everyone back to attention.
A path of glowing red roses appeared, stretching from the center of the lawn all the way to the stage.
The roses looked so real—bright, delicate, and even sparkling with dew. It was like something straight out of a fairytale.
"Dear guests and friends, welcome to the wedding of Mr. Chen Mo and Ms. Xiao Yu—a dreamlike, romantic world."
Two nationally famous hosts stood on the platform. Though they had rehearsed this moment countless times, they still found themselves awestruck by the real display.
After a short welcome speech, the female host smiled and turned toward the path of roses.
"Now, let us welcome the stars of tonight—the bride and groom."