Power and Wealth

Morning.

Wang Fu Jing.

Makeup room in Paris Bridal Shop.

Dong Xuebing looks at himself in the mirror. The makeup and hairstylist put on makeup and styled his hair for him.

"Xiao Bing." Xie Huilan called him from outside. "Come here for a while."

Dong Xuebing replied without turning back. "My makeup is not done yet. What is it?"

"I want you to pick the wedding dress with me."

"It will take a while for me. Pick the one you like."

"It must also be the one you like too."

"I know you well. When had you sought my opinions? You will not accept my suggestions with all sorts of excuses, and you will pick the one you like in the end. The sun will rise from the west if you listen to me." Dong Xuebing knows Xie Huilan well.

"Am I like that?"

"Yes."

"So, this is how you see me. This is breaking my heart…. Haha…."

"Err…. Then wait ten minutes for me. I will help you pick after I am done."

"Forget it. I will pick it myself. Hmm…. This dress is nice."

"……."

The female stylist smiled as she combed Dong Xuebing's hair. "Mr. Dong, your wife is beautiful."

Dong Xuebing smiles. "No, she's not."

The stylist replied. "You are being modest. I have worked here for almost six years, and your wife is the prettiest bride I have ever met. Our boss asked if you two are willing to let us hang your wedding photos in our shop. We are willing to waive the photos and makeup fees."

"Thank you." Dong Xuebing smiles. "But sorry. We can't do it."

The stylist continues. "Why don't you ask your wife? We…."

Dong Xuebing interrupts her. "Don't need to ask. We can't allow it."

Although Dong Xuebing is poor now, he doesn't want their photos to be displayed. Xie Huilan is Xie Family's third generation eldest Sister. How can her wedding photos be displayed in the bridal shop? Furthermore, they are leaders in the government.

Twenty minutes later, Dong Xuebing's makeup is done.

Dong Xuebing walks out of the room and sees Xie Huilan trying on the wedding dress.

Xie Huilan is stunning in the white dress.

Xie Huilan smiles when she sees Dong Xuebing in a neatly pressed suit. "Oh, who is this handsome young man? Is my husband inside?"

The stylist laughed.

Dong Xuebing blushed. "Stop playing around."

Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes. "Shall we exchange numbers before my husband come out?"

Dong Xuebing gave her a stare. "There are others around. Can you stop it?"

"Hahaha…." Xie Huilan walked over gracefully. "Who is playing around with you? When did my man become so handsome suddenly? I can't believe my eyes. Come over and let me see." She stares at Dong Xuebing's face.

Dong Xuebing replied. "Don't look at me like this. You are the center of attraction today. Let me look at your wedding dress. You are so beautiful."

Xie Huilan giggled. "Really?"

"Yes." Dong Xuebing looked at her from top to toe. "Not bad."

A photographer walked over. "The backdrop is ready. Shall we start taking your pictures now?"

Xie Huilan nodded. "Alright."

They did not take outdoor wedding photos as they wanted to save time and money. The photoshoot is in the bridal shop's studio.

Click…. Click…. Click….

Dong Xuebing can sense Xie Huilan is in a good mood today. She held him and made many poses. In total, they took more than a hundred photos.

"Alright. This is the last photo." The photographer directed them. "Move closer and kiss."

Xie Huilan looked at Dong Xuebing and giggled.

Dong Xuebing felt his face turning red as he moved closer to kiss Xie Huilan.

The photographer said. "Mr. Dong, you are looking too tense. Relax. Let's take another one."

Dong Xuebing kissed Xie Huilan again.

"We are almost there. This picture doesn't look good." The photographer looks at them and smiles. "Mr. Dong, your smile looks unnatural. Look at your wife. She has a sweet smile. Treat me like I am not around and kiss her like how you do it normally."

Dong Xuebing thought to himself. How can I be like Huilan? She is not shy at all.

Three people are in the studio looking at them, and Dong Xuebing feels uncomfortable kissing Xie Huilan. "I think we had taken enough photos."

Xie Huilan refused. "It's just a photo of us kissing. Do it properly."

Dong Xuebing had no choice but to comply.

They tried a few more times before the photographer was satisfied.

Dong Xuebing is sweating buckets when it is done. The wedding should be a happy occasion, but it's tiring and torturous for him.

Xie Huilan seemed to be enjoying herself. She went over to the photographer and started to pick the pictures.

"Xiao Bing, come over."

"What is it?"

"Should we put up this picture on our wall?"

Dong Xuebing looked at the picture. "Ok. You decide."

Xie Huilan nodded and pointed to another photo. "How about this?"

"It's fine too."

"Huh? This is too ugly." Xie Huilan is mad. "Hey, can you be more serious? This is our wedding."

Dong Xuebing is speechless. "Why did you ask if you don't like that photo?"

"Haha…. I am testing you to see your attitude."

Dong Xuebing had nothing to say. "I have a good attitude, but we have different preferences. You might not like the ones I like. Stop judging me by your standards. What did I do wrong?" He points at that photo. "I like this picture because we are smiling modestly. I don't like too exaggerated poses. I'm afraid I have to disagree if you want to hang that kissing photo on the wall."

"Fine…. Haha…. I know you are shy. Let's pick this one."

"Hmm…. That's more like it."

"But I also want the picture of us kissing. I like it."

"……."