The wedding ceremony had ended in a dreamy and romantic atmosphere. As the guests began gathering at the reception, Chen Mo and Xiao Yu returned to their room to change out of their wedding attire.
"Xiao Yu, how did it feel?" Zhao Min asked as the two reappeared, now dressed more casually.
"Very happy," Xiao Yu answered truthfully.
The ceremony had been unforgettable. It was the happiest day of her life since she'd started following Chen Mo.
"Happy, huh? Well, this guy can be romantic sometimes," Zhao Min said, shooting a teasing glance at Chen Mo. "Now we've got to make an appearance at the reception. There are more guests than expected today. Just don't drink too much—make a toast, enjoy the mood, but keep your head clear for tonight."
Xiao Yu blushed under Zhao Min's teasing.
After sorting out the formalities, Zhao Min led them to the wedding reception, which was being held at a hotel on Changqin Island. The decor was low-key but undeniably luxurious.
The banquet was already underway, with many guests still discussing the astonishing spectacle of the ceremony. After greeting the best man and bridesmaids, Zhao Min led Chen Mo and Xiao Yu to the most prestigious table at the event.
Seated there were Teacher Ma, Barfield, Prince Waleed, Pony, Zach, Musk, and other top international business tycoons—all major figures with immense net worth.
These were people and companies that had partnered with the March Ant Group. Some were directly connected to Chen Mo, while others had been cultivated over the years through Zhao Min's efforts.
"Congratulations!"
"Happy wedding!"
As soon as Chen Mo and Xiao Yu arrived, the magnates raised their glasses in unison to offer their congratulations. No one brought up business matters—they knew this wasn't the time or place for such discussions.
"Thank you all. Sorry if we can't attend to everyone personally," Chen Mo said, raising his glass along with Xiao Yu in response.
"Cheers!"
Photographer Liang Zhihang was practically trembling with excitement. This was a once-in-a-lifetime shot. As the titans of industry clinked glasses, he focused his camera on them without hesitation. The wedding company's own videographers also zeroed in on the moment.
A table of world-class business giants—this might well be the most expensive banquet table ever assembled.
Few private events could draw such a crowd. It was likely only Chen Mo's wedding could command such a lineup.
Even those unfamiliar with the intricacies of the economy could tell at a glance—just the rough estimate of the market value behind this table was enough to rival the third-largest economy in the world.
After the toast and a bit of polite conversation, Chen Mo and Xiao Yu were led by Zhao Min to greet guests at the other banquet tables. All three tables were filled with major industry heads—CEOs, board directors, and founders of massive companies. It was clear that under Zhao Min's leadership, the March Ant Group had built a truly powerful network.
"Add money. Add money for the photos and video," said a message on WeChat.
Ye Bo's nose flared in frustration. The person was actually trying to hike the price now? If he could, he would have reached through the screen to strangle them.
"We already agreed on the price, bro. That's not cool."
Ye Bo was fuming, but didn't dare send an angry reply. The materials were still in the sender's hands. If he pushed too hard, they might delete the whole thing. He regretted not insisting on getting the files first before paying.
A thousand yuan was already a lot, especially for just a few photos and videos. It was easy money for the sender. And now they wanted more? Greedy bastards.
"That was just the earlier stuff. My cousin's wedding made the news. The full ceremony footage is beyond your imagination," the sender replied.
"I swear to—! You greedy jerk!" Ye Bo nearly smashed his phone.
Chen Mo was supposedly the guy's cousin, yet he still wanted to squeeze him for more cash? They probably weren't even close—just trying to milk the connection.
Still, Ye Bo calmed himself down and replied, "I'm not paying more. That's not how we agreed to do business."
"I can sell it to other reporters."
"Damn it!"
Ye Bo was seething. The wedding was already generating buzz, and he desperately wanted the exclusive. If someone else published first, he'd lose a golden opportunity for massive traffic.
Fine. He gritted his teeth.
"I'll give you two hundred more, max," he typed.
"Deal."
Once he received the files, Ye Bo opened them immediately.
And froze.
His eyes widened to the size of saucers as he stared at the video. Two hundred yuan? That was nothing. He'd have paid ten times as much.
It was stunning. Absolutely stunning.
This wasn't just a wedding—it was a dream made real. It was the power of high technology.
After a few seconds of dumbfounded silence, Ye Bo lit a cigarette, his fingers trembling. Once he regained his composure, he uploaded the materials to the media company's platform and Weibo, and shared them online.
In a college dorm, Shang Hong sat scrolling through his phone.
Chen Mo's wedding was dominating the news. Every major site was plastered with articles about it. He had already seen several and figured he'd read them all.
Chen Mo's immense wealth had redefined what it meant to be rich—an estate worth billions, a wedding dress encrusted in gems, the bride's jewelry exceeding a billion in value. The whole internet was in a frenzy.
Suddenly, a video thumbnail popped up.
"Chen Mo's Wedding: Technology Can Do Anything"
He hadn't seen that one before. A wedding video? He tapped it immediately.
"Holy sh*t..." he whispered, mouth agape.
"Guys, come check this out!" he shouted, leaping off the bed to show his phone to his roommates.
"What is it? Some lovey-dovey wedding clip? I don't do dog food," one roommate grumbled, glancing over—only to freeze and drop his mouse and keyboard.
"Damn... okay, I take it back."
"Are you sure this isn't CGI from a movie?"
"A dream world, created with tech... This is insane."
"Chen Mo's flex is off the charts. Whoever says science geeks aren't romantic needs to get smacked. I hate how much I love this."
"How much do you think this wedding cost? A few small goals?"
The dorm erupted into a full-blown debate.
The video of Chen Mo's wedding—captured by guests and quickly shared across social media—was going viral.
A holographic dreamworld, color-changing wedding dresses, a bride glowing in phoenix-themed ceremonial wear—every detail was breathtaking.
A fairytale wedding created through technology. This was the first time anyone had seen such a thing. It felt like watching the future arrive early.
Anyone who saw it was left stunned.
This was no fantasy.
This was reality—made magical by the boundless possibilities of cutting-edge technology.