THE GAME

Chapter 40

Lan Wangji P.O.V

As the groom's brother, I have to make sure nothing disrupts the ceremony. In my father's time, Uncle QiRen did the same.

Xichen Ge did not experience any cold feet like couples in movies do; it was the exact opposite. I was there when he told Sect Leader Nie about his ex, Jin Guanyao. Although it was kept from our parents, those two used to be inseparable and I suspected he would not let him go easily... but hearing brother ask for help to deal with it was a clear sign he intends to stick to only Jiang Cheng.

At last, the wedding was almost over and I could get away from the crowd. I thought I would hide in the secret garden for a while, and even snatched a glass of champagne as I recalled that Wei Ying always wanted me to share a drink with him.

I was happy for my brother but also bitter because I ruined my chances of having anything like this. If only I had taken his advice to get mother involved in the beginning...Too late...My mother is still angry... I found a seat next to the daffodils and get ready to drink. For once I wanted to listen to Wei Ying tell me it was just liquor. 'How will you know you like it if you dont try it.'

The alcohol was reserved for guests but it shouldn't be too strong. Well here goes nothing. *gulp*

*Sigh* I guess it wasn't as strong as what Wei Ying drugged me with. I couldn't feel it. So I went back inside and got another glass. Not long after I emptied the sweet and sour liquid down my throat, my mind started playing cruel tricks on me. It was like a million ants crawling through my veins the more the alcohol sank in. I have no idea how I managed to get to the Jade Mansion but my feet stood in front of my door within the blink of an eye. My body felt as light as a feather and my mind, heavy. 

I stubbed my foot a few times on my way inside but that didnt matter, closing the door was the challenge. You'd think the night couldn't get any worse until...

"Lan Zhan.", I hear his voice vividly like water rushing out of a spring. I turned and there he was; sitting on my bed. I knew instantly that it was a mirage because Wei Ying had on the purest smile. my body sat beside him carefully, afraid this too would disappear. I wanted to call out his name and touch him, but that was not meant to be. My heart races when he leans closer, the small mole beneath his soft lips in my view. My eyes shut in anticipation of a kiss that never came. And when I opened them he was gone...*Sob*He was gone...

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YanLi had a good time with Huaisang and Bo Zhen. Although the alpha had set up a candlelight dinner for two, he did not turn down Jiang YanLi's intrusion at all and put in more effort to cheer her up.

"Wow Zhen, I think you're a tough competition for I and Wen Ning!", the pure lotus could not get enough of the desert. Huaisang had his mouth full but suddenly realized he had forgotten about their Cinamon roll. 

"A'Li, I think you three have your specialty...You are great when it comes to soups and traditional meals. Wen Ning is sick with anything that has to do with liquor and Zhen...He is the adventurous type that loves to cook food that makes me fat.", Master Nie laughed.

"Huaisang, dont you think Zhen looks a lot like Da Ge. I mean, they're both tall and sturdy. No doubt your brother is second to none when it comes to his physique. I mean...Wow!", Yanli sucked on the tiny spoon. 

"A'Li Zhen is the soft version of Da Ge, I see it now.", Huaisang winked at the alpha. "Well, I have to take a leak, dont gossip about me.", he pulled back his chair and left the two alone. There was a brief moment of silence when Master Nie left. Scratching the nape of his head a few times, the alpha kept sighing and looking at the direction Huaisang took.