Chapter 157: The Monetary Gift

"Mum, Xiao Wei couldn't make it as he is being held up at home," said Sister Li as she walked very quickly towards her mum. She held on to her mobile phone, and was not looking very good. 

"Just what is going on? Your dad has already told him yesterday that we will have the wedding in Rivertown and we don't even need the wedding car. We are having the ceremony right here and now, shouldn't he just show up, at the very least?"

Aunt Zhang stood up with an awkward look and said, "Our relatives will be here any moment, are we going to tell them that the groom is busy and couldn't make it? Who would buy this story?"

"Mum, Xiaowei wished to be here as well, it's just that…"

"I understand, it's his parents, they're… sigh, let's forget it." Holding onto her frustration, Aunt Zhang raised her palms and did not utter a single word.

Sister Li sat at the side, looking displeased as her eyes turned red.