Chapter 591 - COMPLETELY HOPELESS

The wedding was perfect.

At least to Akira, it was perfect. 

Her dream was a fairy tale wedding fit for a princess. From her wedding gown to the horse-drawn carriage from the gate to the aisle, everything was perfect. The décor was also crafted to immerse people into a magical era. 

But none of that could compare to her Prince Charming. He was not a pure knight and his heart was a little dark, but he was perfect for her. He was more than everything she hoped for. 

As for the little Hikari, she was surprisingly well-behaved through the wedding. She was a little apprehensive about having Hu Fai watch the two children. However, she did not want to have a stranger watching over the baby during the wedding. 

She thought Hikari would have at least one meltdown. However, she remained cute and harmless through the entire process. It was like Hu Fai had bewitching magic. 

"You should not be distracted," Kaito whispered in her ear as they entered the reception venue. 

Akira snapped out of her daze and giggled. "I am just happy that everything went so well. I thought for sure something would go wrong." 

"Do not be so negative." Kaito kissed her soft cheek. 

"Are you saying that you were not a little worried?" Akira asked. 

"I was worried about Hu Lei driving you," Kaito said. "Did you know she totalled two cars?" 

"Three." Akira corrected. 

"Three?" Kaito raised his voice. 

Akira was about to explain the third incident when she felt a cold breeze coming from behind her. She turned her head and found Hu Lei standing right there with a small smile and narrowed eyes. She looked cute and harmless, but Akira felt danger. 

"What are we talking about? Could it be that you are discussing the three wishes that you will grant me?" She asked.

"Did you crash…" Kaito started to ask. 

Immediately, Akira elbowed him in the ribs, causing him to cough. He wondered if being elbowed was going to be his life from now on. But even as he thought this, he felt as if his entire world was made up of rainbows and sunshine. 

"What he meant to say was, 'girl, did you crash it with planning this wedding'. It is perfect." Akira said with a sweet smile.

"Nice save." Hu Lei said. "But I will be watching you." 

Akira chuckled a little nervously. 

Hu Lei really helped a lot with the wedding in the last week after coming to Mountain Ridge. The entire event was a little rushed, so there were a lot of oversights. Plus, Minister Shimada had found out about Akira's return to the country. 

Like a dog with a bone, she had brought up the old subject about Akira taking over covert government operations again. The continued negotiations were the reason Akira was late for the wedding. She had literally arrived from Tokyo just two hours before the main event. 

"If you truly want to thank someone for the whole thing, you should thank Shun." Hu Lei continued while beckoning to Shun who was talking to one of his brothers. "Your wedding planner was terrible with dealing with the employees in this place."

The excitable guy brushed off his brother and rushed over to the three people. Shun was still as handsome as always, but his navy suit made him look exceptionally refined. However, his goofy grin ruined the effect. 

"Kaito and I would like to thank you for helping us with the wedding. I had a rough idea of what I wanted, but you made it all so magically real." Akira said with heartfelt gratitude. 

Shun waved his hand while laughing. "It was nothing. I have been a little bored since Clarion Extreme was completed, so it was nice to work on something new." 

Hu Lei saw the confusion on Akira's face. "Shun is a master at creating themed parks and resorts. He can bring any fantasy land into reality." 

"If this is what you can do in a week, I can't wait to visit one of your parks." Akira's eyes shone. 

Shun felt a little embarrassed. "They are just playgrounds. If you visit them, feel free to drop my name." 

"I will." Akira laughed. "As I a show of good faith, I will be the exclusive fashion designer for your wedding. You know, when you decide to have one." 

"Thanks for the offer, but I am still single," Shun responded while waving his hands frantically.

Everyone was silent for a moment before they all burst out laughing, except for Shun. He looked from one person to another. Before anything more could be said, the band entertaining at the reception began playing a soft tune.

"It looks like the bride and groom are needed." Hu Lei said with a wave at the couple before pulling Shun by his arm. "Let's go."

Shun did not have a choice but follow Hu Lei. His confused expression made Kaito and Akira sigh as they went to the centre stage of the event. 

"You know it is not that much of a problem for me to be single at my age. I am youthful and virile." Shun said to Hu Lei with a pout.

Hu Lei rolled her eyes. "Ugh, you are even more hopeless than I thought when I first met you."

"And you have become way meaner. Where is the cute Hu Lei I met at Maven Restaurant?" Shun stopped walking and folded his hands over his chest. 

"She never existed." Hu Lei sighed. "Let me ask you. Why did you leave Supreme City and come to Mountain Ridge?"

"Aaaaw, do you miss me?" Shun smiled happily. 

"Talking with Wang Lei is easier than talking to you." She said. "After meeting your family, I can understand why you are a little slow in understanding certain things. But just to clarify, in the real world, you are not entitled to coddling and spoiling." 

"You are getting meaner." 

"And you are completely hopeless. Fine! One day, when you no longer have someone to carry you home when you are drunk, protect you from thugs and solve all your problems, remember this conversation.." Hu Lei threw her hands in the air.