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Chapter 268: Shock! The Bride Actually Had This Thought!
🕑 Added 2025-05-12 16:58:52 +0000 UTC“How does it feel?”
After Adam recited this classic line, he noticed they had no reaction. Unable to hold back, he added, “I was just throwing out an idea. Wedding vows should come from your own heart to be sincere and fitting. You’re a writer, after all…”
Before he could finish, he was interrupted.
“Wow! Is this the power of a famous writer? This is so well-written and touching!”
“Write it down, write it down! This line is perfect for wooing girls!”
Joey and Ross snapped out of their daze, visibly excited.
“You expect me to come up with something?”
Chandler protested, “I could think for a hundred years and still not come up with such a beautiful line! This is it!”
Although he worked in advertising and had come up with countless catchy slogans and witty remarks, his forte was humor. That was just his personality.
Self-deprecating jokes and sarcastic quips? He could do those effortlessly.
But deep, heartfelt romance? That was beyond him.
That’s exactly why men who can craft and deliver romantic lines—no matter how much of a player they are—still manage to attract women.
Rarity makes things valuable.
And women love this kind of thing.
“You sure?”
Adam’s mouth twitched slightly.
He didn’t deny that this line was deeply emotional and moving, but it was originally written for Spider-Man to say to Mary Jane. Using it in Chandler’s wedding vows felt… a little off.
In the movie, Spider-Man had been secretly in love with his neighbor, Mary Jane, since childhood, and she was the only one he ever loved.
But Chandler and Monica’s relationship was completely different.
They first met during a college break when Ross brought his roommate Chandler home. Back then, Monica was still overweight.
Monica developed a crush on Chandler at first sight, but he merely scoffed at her as a greeting. Later, he even made fun of her behind her back—only for Monica to overhear everything.
In retaliation, Monica "accidentally" cut off one of Chandler’s toes…
For the next ten years, there were zero sparks between them.
Besides, this line was one of those universally romantic ones, so much so that even Sheldon used it to placate an angry Amy. And Amy, despite knowing it was a borrowed line, still accepted it. That alone proved the power of a well-crafted romantic phrase.
Thinking about it, it actually did suit Chandler and Monica’s relationship pretty well.
> “When I look into your eyes and you look back at me, everything feels different.”
Originally, they only had a deep friendship. But after that night in London when they ended up in bed together, the way they looked at each other truly changed. Everything became different.
> “The truth is, I don’t know how to describe my feelings.
>
> But I do know what kind of man I want to be…”
This line also fit Chandler perfectly.
Right now, he really didn’t know how to put his feelings into words. But he did know exactly what kind of man he wanted to be—Monica’s loving husband!
Thinking it over, the line Adam casually quoted to brush them off actually worked perfectly as Chandler’s wedding vow.
Since Spider-Man was still four years away from its theatrical release, this quote technically counted as Adam’s original work.
“Of course, I’m sure.”
Chandler nodded firmly, shoving a pen and paper into Adam’s hands. “Write it down exactly as you said it. This is my wedding vow.”
“Adam, you’re a genius.”
Ross was convinced.
Before, he could at least comfort himself with the fact that he had a PhD. But now, Adam was about to get his medical doctorate and had just ‘casually written’ such a beautiful wedding vow. There was no competing with that.
“Heh.”
Back when Adam first started borrowing famous works, he barely felt guilty. Now, he didn’t feel guilty at all. He gladly accepted the praise.
This vow’s emotional impact was no surprise.
Hollywood is known for its well-oiled filmmaking machine.
What does that mean?
Big budgets. Industrial-scale production.
Every aspect follows a standardized process, with each person functioning like a cog in a machine.
Take screenwriting, for example.
Normally, a story comes from a single writer’s imagination. But in Hollywood’s blockbuster filmmaking system, do you really think one writer alone can handle the script for a multi-million-dollar production?
Not a chance.
No matter how talented a writer is, they can’t perfect every detail.
That’s where the team comes in.
Some writers specialize in suspense.
Some specialize in comedy.
Some excel at inspiring messages.
And some are masters of romance.
The Spider-Man movie was a prime example of a Hollywood blockbuster, with each writer contributing their expertise. The most professional, top-tier romance writers penned the most fitting lines. Of course, they turned out to be iconic.
“Monica is going to love it.”
Ross stated with certainty.
“You’re in for a great wedding night,” Joey teased, pointing both fingers at Chandler with a mischievous grin.
“Haha.”
With his wedding vow settled and this unexpected bonus, Chandler couldn’t help but laugh giddily.
“As long as you like it.”
Adam finished writing it down and handed it to Chandler. After a moment’s thought, he added, “Chandler, listen—keep this vow safe. Whatever you do, don’t let Monica see it before the wedding.”
“Why?”
Chandler was puzzled.
“Isn’t it obvious?”
Ross answered matter-of-factly, “If she sees it now, the surprise won’t be as strong later.”
“No.”
Adam shook his head. “I’m worried that Monica might not have written a great vow herself. If she sees yours, she might just take it for herself.”
“What?!”
Chandler and Ross shouted in unison. “No way!”
“Why not?”
Joey, the academic underachiever, immediately understood and pointed out, “If she speaks first, she can just change man to woman—
‘I know what kind of woman I want to be.’
See? Still just as beautiful and moving.”
“Don’t underestimate this.”
Adam chuckled. “Monica cares about this wedding more than anyone can imagine. If she thinks this is the ultimate wedding vow, do you really think she wouldn’t take it for herself?”
“…”
Chandler and Ross were stunned speechless.
Knowing Monica’s personality, she really would do that.
In this wedding, Chandler wasn’t even the most important thing.
The wedding itself was the priority.
In the original timeline, Chandler actually ran away twice on the wedding day, and Monica didn’t even notice. She was too busy excitedly pacing around, yelling, “I’m getting married today! I’m about to get married!”
Even when she tripped and fell, she immediately got back up and kept shouting, “I think I broke a rib, but I don’t care because I’m getting married today!”
Of course, this time, with Adam around, Chandler had already grown into a more mature man. He no longer feared marriage and family, so he wasn’t about to run away.
Chandler shoved the paper into Adam’s hands and grabbed Joey’s notes as well, handing them over. “You’re the best man. Keep the vows with you.”
“Hey!”
Joey protested.
Chandler shot him a glare.
“I mean, uh… that sounds like a great idea.”
Joey grinned awkwardly.
No choice. The groom always has the final say!
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