A passing traveler through the heavens

Chapter 185 A Little Wedding Interlude

Edward and Bella's grand wedding began with the first rays of sunlight and continued until the deep of night.

It must be said that this foreign-style wedding was rather monotonous and boring for Ji Lin.

During the day, it's nothing more than participating in the lengthy wedding ceremony and chatting casually; but when night falls, the wedding venue transforms into a carnival party, with couples stepping onto the dance floor to dance.

In contrast, weddings held in China are quite different.

Typically, the moment guests eagerly anticipate most is when the food will be served.

After all, who would pay too much attention to the complicated wedding ceremony? Perhaps only the bride and groom would care about its progress.

As night fell, Ji Lin arrived at the wedding venue and, together with Xinghai and Huan'er, quietly found a secluded corner to sit down.

He first took a few glasses of fine wine and held them in his hands, then took out several plates of fragrant dishes from the system space.

Just as Ji Lin was happily preparing to feast, Karen suddenly appeared before them like a ghost.

"You really gave me a hard time finding you! I never expected you to be hiding in this nook and cranny," Karen said with a laugh.

Upon hearing this, Ji Lin quickly put down the food he was about to put in his mouth, then picked up his wine glass and stood up to greet Karen.

The two smiled at each other and then left side by side.

Xinghai, who remained where he was, saw Ji Lin turn and leave, and without any hesitation, quickly grabbed the food on the table and stuffed it into his already drooling little mouth.

Ji Lin and Karen walked outside the venue, each holding a crystal-clear wine glass steadily in their hands.

The two stood facing each other, smiling as they gently clinked their glasses together, producing a crisp, melodious sound.

Ji Lin tilted his head slightly, elegantly took a small sip of the wine in his glass, then turned his gaze to Karen beside him and asked softly.

"What's wrong? Why are you suddenly contacting me? Is there something you want to discuss?"

Karen smiled gently and responded.

"Haha, it's nothing important, I just wanted to have a few drinks with you." With that, he raised his glass to Ji Lin and then drank it all in one gulp.

However, at that moment, a thought suddenly flashed through Ji Lin's mind, so he spoke to Karen.

"In that case, I have a question I'd like to ask you."

"As a doctor, have you ever considered this possibility—whether a vampire and a human could produce offspring?"

The question struck Karen like a bolt of lightning, leaving him frozen in place.

In his original understanding, Edward should have already made a clear plan for this matter, and presumably he would immediately turn Bella into a vampire after their wedding.

So when Ji Lin suddenly raised this question, Karen was really caught off guard.

After all, in Karen's mind, children born from vampires and humans are basically vampires, and vampires in their childhood simply cannot control their bloodlust.

There have been such examples before, where a child vampire killed an entire village, nearly exposing his existence, and was then executed by the vampire royal family.

These types of vampires are called bloodthirsty demon children.

Ji Lin noticed Karen's dazed expression but did not interrupt his thoughts. Instead, he gently touched Karen's glass to his own.

Then, he slowly turned around and left with the unfinished wine glass, leaving Karen alone to think.

Karen stood there, watching Ji Lin's figure gradually disappear into the distance, her heart unable to find peace for a long time.

Ji Lin's question was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.

He had never thought about this issue in depth. After all, Cullen herself still believed that Edward would turn Bella into a vampire, and she believed that Edward knew the implications.

Karen looked down at the wine glass in her hand, the liquid shimmering in the moonlight.

He recalled Edward and Bella's love, a bond that transcended race and life and death, which filled him with emotion.

He shook his head, trying to clear his mind of these chaotic thoughts.

However, Ji Lin's question was like a seed that quietly took root and sprouted in his heart. Perhaps, this question was not only about Edward and Bella, but also about the future of the entire vampire clan.

Meanwhile, Ji Lin had already returned to the hustle and bustle of the wedding.

He walked across the dance floor, looking at the people immersed in the music and dance, but the conversation he had just had still been on his mind.

He didn't mean to make things difficult for Karen; he was just an observer filled with curiosity about the world.

Ji Lin walked to where Xinghai and Huan'er were, and when he looked closely, he couldn't help but laugh at the scene before him.

Xinghai had already devoured all the delicious food on the table, and was now leaning back in his comfortable chair, eyes half-closed, a contented smile on his lips, as if he had fallen asleep.

Looking at Huan'er beside her, she sat gracefully, one slender hand gently holding a glass of brightly colored juice, the liquid in the glass gleaming charmingly in the moonlight.

Her gaze was as gentle as water, lingering on Xinghai's face, which looked slightly chubby from eating, her eyes filled with love and doting affection.

Seeing this, Ji Lin chuckled softly, then carefully extended his right hand and gently patted Xinghai's broad shoulder, lowering his voice so as not to wake the sleeping fellow, and slowly said.

"Goodness, you ate to your heart's content, leaving me nothing at all! Alright, it's getting late, we should go."

Hearing the noise, Xinghai groggily woke up. He struggled to open his eyes, raised his hand to rub his round belly, and mumbled something indistinctly.

"How can it be over so soon? It feels like I've only just begun to savor these delicious dishes, I haven't had enough at all..."

"Let's eat later when we get there."

Upon hearing this, Ji Lin could only shake his head with a helpless smile. He then reached out and took Xinghai's chubby little hand, and with his other hand, he naturally took Huan'er's soft and delicate hand. In this way, he quietly led the two away from the wedding venue.

In the night sky, a gentle breeze blows softly, like a mother's hands gently caressing people's faces.

The bright moonlight, like a silver veil, cascaded over the three of them, adding a touch of mystery and charm to the already romantic night.

Before long, they returned to their lodgings.

Ji Lin stood alone by the window, gazing at the vast, boundless night sky in the distance.

The stars twinkled among the sky, like dazzling gems set against the black backdrop. Just then, a soft sound of footsteps approached from afar, followed by Huan'er's gentle and melodious voice from behind.

"Ji Lin, what are you thinking about, standing here alone in a daze?" These sudden words broke the silence in the room and pulled Ji Lin's wandering thoughts back to reality.

Ji Lin turned around, looked into Huan'er's clear eyes, and smiled slightly: "It's nothing..."