Chapter 138: then translation of title

After Wang Xian Gui finished speaking, he turned and ran away.

Translation: Wang Xian Gui finished speaking, then turned and ran.

Wang De'an stood there stunned for a moment, then burst into a hearty laugh. Luo Zong, that's a big shot in Yun City.

Translation: Wang De An stood there stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing, "Luo Zong, that's a big shot in Yun Cheng."

In a daze, he felt as if he had already risen to the clouds.

In a daze, he felt as if he had already risen to the clouds.

I never expected that in his lifetime he would still have such an opportunity, to be connected with someone as influential as Xiao Ming.

Translation: He never expected that in his lifetime he would still have such an opportunity, to be connected with a big shot like Xiao Ming.

……

Translation: …… (just ellipsis)

At this very moment.

Translation: At this moment.

In Xiao Shan's courtyard, Xiao Ming had already called his subordinates to prepare for Xiao Junrong's wedding; his reputation was such that it only took a word.

In Xiao Shan's courtyard, Xiao Ming had already called his subordinates to prepare for Xiao Junrong's wedding; his reputation was such that it only took a word.

Tomorrow, he will definitely let his uncle's family regain face, recovering twice the dignity they lost.

Translation: Tomorrow, he will definitely let his uncle's family regain face, doubly recovering the lost dignity.

From now on, he will not allow his uncle's family to suffer any injustice.

Translation: From now on, he will not allow his uncle's family to suffer any injustice.

His uncle, however, had loved him as if he were his own son; thinking about how they had been separated for so many years due to a misunderstanding, Xiao Ming felt heartbroken.

Translation: His uncle had loved him as if he were his own son; thinking of how they had been separated for many years due to a misunderstanding, Xiao Ming felt heartbroken.

If he could have found his uncle earlier and reunited with him, his uncle would not have suffered the humiliation from his niece-in-law's family.

Translation: If he could have found his uncle earlier and recognized each other, his uncle would not have suffered the insult from his niece-in-law's natal family.

He felt the card in his pocket, which held the twenty thousand yuan his uncle had left for him; despite his uncle's own hardships, he had saved this money for him.

Translation: He felt the card in his pocket; inside were the twenty thousand his uncle had left for him, even though his uncle himself was struggling, he had still saved this money for him.

His family, pressured by the bride's family over Xiao Junrong's wedding, had been driven to this point, yet his uncle never thought of touching the money he had set aside for him.

Translation: His family, because of Xiao Junrong's wedding, had been driven to this point by the bride's natal family, yet the uncle had not thought to touch the money he had set aside for him.

Xiao Ming now possesses wealth so vast he can't even count it, and money is the last thing he lacks; yet the twenty thousand yuan his uncle gave him is incredibly precious to him.

Translation: Xiao Ming now possesses wealth beyond counting; money is what he lacks least, yet the twenty thousand his uncle gave him is incredibly precious to him.

Such deep affection—how could he not repay it?

Translation: Such deep affection—how could he not repay it?

Xiao Shan, his uncle, the one who loved him like a father.

Translation: Xiao Shan, his uncle, the one who loved him like a father.

Xiao Ming first called his special assistant: "Send a notice to my entertainment company—those top female stars, A-list celebrities, regardless of rank—have them come to Yun City's Emperor Cloud Restaurant tomorrow to attend my nephew's wedding; there are things I need them to do."

Translation: Xiao Ming first called his special assistant: "Send a notice to my entertainment company—those top female stars, A-list celebrities, of any rank—have them come to Yun Cheng's Di Yun Can Ting tomorrow to attend my nephew's wedding; there are things I need them to do."

"What?" Xiao Feng froze; when did their CEO get a nephew?

Translation: "What?" Xiao Feng froze; his company's president, when did he get a nephew?

However, Xiao Ming didn't give him time to think, continuing: "Tell them that anyone who shows up will receive a red envelope of one million yuan; those who don't come, no matter how high their status, will have their contracts terminated."

Translation: However, Xiao Ming didn't give him time to think, continuing: "Tell them, anyone who shows up gets a one‑million red envelope; those who don't come, no matter their status, will have their contracts terminated."

"Yes, sir," Xiao Feng replied hurriedly.

Translation: "Yes, President." Xiao Feng replied hurriedly.

Being terminated by his company is no different from being cast into the eighteenth level of hell or being blacklisted.

Translation: Being terminated by his company is no different from being cast into the eighteen levels of hell and being blacklisted.

Afterwards, Xiao Ming made another dozen or so calls, mostly to prominent figures domestically.

Translation: Afterwards, Xiao Ming made another dozen or so calls, basically to prominent figures domestically.

Those who received Xiao Ming's call, upon hearing that his nephew was getting married and being invited to the wedding feast, agreed without even thinking.

Translation: Those who received Xiao Ming's call, hearing that his nephew was getting married and inviting them to the wedding feast, agreed without even thinking.

To be personally invited by Xiao Ming to attend the wedding is an immense honor.

Translation: To be personally invited by Xiao Ming to attend the wedding is a tremendous honor.

Afterwards, Xiao Ming called Xiang Jiangtao, instructing him to find the best wedding planners in Yun City; the Emperor Cloud Restaurant would be closed to the public tomorrow, and the wedding planners were to decorate the restaurant inside and out.

Translation: Afterwards, Xiao Ming called Xiang Jiangtao, instructing him to find Yun Cheng's best wedding planners; the Di Yun Can Ting would be closed to the public tomorrow, and have the wedding company decorate the restaurant inside and out.

Money is no issue; what he wants is grandeur and prestige.

Translation: Money is no problem; what he wants is grandeur and prestige.

"Also, arrange fifty-two Maseratis for my nephew to use in the wedding procession tomorrow," Xiao Ming told Xiang Jiangtao in a call that lasted twenty minutes.

Translation: "Also, arrange fifty‑two Maseratis for my nephew to use in fetching the bride tomorrow." Xiao Ming's call to Xiang Jiangtao lasted a full twenty minutes.

On the other end of the line, Xiang Jiangtao merely taking notes filled two pages.

Translation: On the other end, Xiang Jiangtao merely taking notes filled two pages.

Xiao Ming spent about an hour arranging everything for the wedding, and it was all set perfectly.

Translation: Xiao Ming spent about an hour arranging everything for the wedding, settling it thoroughly.

Apart from the bride and groom remaining unchanged, Xiao Ming replaced all of the Xiao family's previous preparations.

Translation: Apart from the bride and groom unchanged, all of the Xiao family's previous preparations were completely replaced by Xiao Ming.

After Xiao Ming and Xiao Xinran finished their discussion and returned to the living room, hearing Xiao Ming say the wedding arrangements were all set, Xiao Shan stared in bewilderment—he had only just spoken a few words to his son, and Xiao Ming had already finished arranging everything?

Translation: After Xiao Ming and Xiao Xinran had settled matters and returned to the living room, hearing Xiao Ming say the wedding arrangements were all set, Xiao Shan stared blankly—he had just been chatting with his son, and Xiao Ming had already finished arranging everything?

"Xiao Ming, are you sure there's no problem?" Xiao Shan asked, full of doubt; this was simply too unbelievable.

Translation: "Xiao Ming, are you sure there's no problem?" Xiao Shan was full of doubt; this was simply too unbelievable.

"Uncle, just trust me; you don't need to worry about anything else—just wait for tomorrow when your grandson and granddaughter-in-law will offer you tea," Xiao Ming said with a faint smile.

Translation: "Uncle, just trust me; you don't need to worry about anything else—just wait for tomorrow when your grandson and granddaughter‑in‑law will offer you tea." Xiao Ming said with a light smile.

That evening, Xiao Ming had Xiang Jiangtao send the Emperor Cloud Restaurant's chefs directly to their home to prepare a lavish dinner for the whole family.

Translation: That evening, Xiao Ming had Xiang Jiangtao send the Di Yun Can Ting chefs directly to their home to prepare a lavish dinner for the whole family.

At the table, the uncle kept speaking about how he had missed Xiao Ming over the years; Xiao Ming didn't say much, just listened quietly.

Translation: At the table, the uncle kept speaking of his long‑standing concern for Xiao Ming, who said little and just listened quietly.

Talking too much, the world nags at one; this saying is not wrong at all, and it feels very happy.

Saying too much, the world nags at one; this saying is not wrong at all, and it feels very happy.

Thinking that tomorrow was Xiao Junrong's wedding, Xiao Ming finished his meal, then took a few children back to the city and checked into the hotel where Xiao Yunzhe had previously stayed.

Translation: Thinking that tomorrow would be Xiao Junrong's wedding, Xiao Ming finished his meal, took a few kids back to the city, and checked into the hotel where Xiao Yunzhe had previously stayed.

The next day, Xiao Ming and the children rose before dawn, and by sunrise they had arrived at his uncle Xiao Shan's home.

Translation: The next day, Xiao Ming and the children rose before dawn, and by sunrise they had arrived at his uncle Xiao Shan's home.

Yesterday, Xiao Jingrou and Xiao Yuchun had already found a makeup artist; when they arrived, the artist came with them to the house and early on finished Xiao Junrong's makeup.

Translation: The day before, Xiao Jingrou and Xiao Yuchun had already found a makeup artist; when they arrived, the artist followed them home and early on finished Xiao Junrong's makeup.

As the sky brightened, more and more people gathered in the house, discussing yesterday's events when Xiao Ming returned to recognize his relatives and what happened afterward; they looked at Xiao Ming curiously, speculating about his identity.

Translation: As the sky brightened, more and more people gathered in the house, talking about how Xiao Ming had returned to recognize his kin and what had happened afterward; they gazed curiously at Xiao Ming, speculating about his identity.

By seven o'clock, the preparations on Xiao Junrong's side were already complete.

Translation: By seven o'clock, the preparations on Xiao Junrong's side were already complete.

Thinking that today was his big wedding day, he felt both excited and nervous.

Translation: Thinking that today was his big wedding day, he felt both excited and nervous.

From morning onward, he kept checking the time; now that he had a moment free, he paced anxiously, saying, "Uncle."

Translation: From morning onward he kept checking the time; now idle, he paced anxiously, calling out, "Uncle."

They were about to go through the wedding rites, but he didn't know how the preparations were going; his nervous heart had no reassurance, so he finally couldn't help but go to Xiao Ming's side.

Translation: They were about to perform the wedding rites, but unsure of the preparations, his nervous heart had no bottom, and he finally couldn't help but come to Xiao Ming's side.

At that moment, Xiao Ming was sitting in the courtyard chatting casually with Xiao Shan.

Translation: At that moment, Xiao Ming was sitting in the courtyard chatting idly with Xiao Shan.

Facing his uncle, he was gentle like a well-behaved child, giving no hint of his usual decisive and ruthless demeanor; especially before Xiao Shan, his faint smile was extremely warm.

Translation: Facing his uncle, he was gentle like a well‑behaved child, giving no hint of his usual decisive, ruthless nature; especially before Xiao Shan, his faint smile was extremely gentle.

"Huh?" Upon hearing Xiao Junrong's voice, he turned around in confusion.

Translation: "Huh?" Upon hearing Xiao Junrong's voice, he turned around in puzzlement.

After a moment's hesitation, Xiao Junrong blushed and, feeling embarrassed, began: "Uncle, I have to go through the wedding rites in a moment..."

Translation: After a hesitation, Xiao Junrong blushed, somewhat embarrassed, and said: "Uncle, we're about to perform the wedding rites; I…"

Xiao Ming sensed his worry and reassured him: "Everything's been arranged; you don't need to worry about anything—just wait a moment and then go fetch the bride."

Translation: Xiao Ming saw his worry and soothed: "Everything's arranged; you don't need to worry about anything—just wait a moment and then go fetch the bride."

Xiao Xinran saw that Xiao Ming had handled everything reliably from last night until now, so he trusted this brother completely and told his son: "Junrong, if your uncle says there's no problem, then there's none—just go wait."

Translation: Xiao Xinran, seeing that Xiao Ming had handled everything reliably from last night to now, now trusted this brother completely, and told his son: "Junrong, if your uncle says there's no problem, then there's no problem—just wait."

"Ah, brother, time flies—this saying is absolutely true. After being apart for so many years, when we meet again we're both fathers, and our children have reached marriageable age." Xiao Xinran glanced at Xiao Ming's three children and couldn't help but sigh.

Translation: "Ah, brother, time flies like an arrow—this saying is not wrong at all. After being apart for so many years, when we meet again we are both fathers, and our children have reached marriageable age." Xiao Xinran glanced at Xiao Ming's three children and couldn't help but sigh.

"Who would disagree?" Xiao Ming nodded and replied, "Time spares no one."

Translation: "Who would disagree?" Xiao Ming nodded and replied: "Time spares no one."