The Bund, with its newly-lit splendor and the vibrant neon of the high-rise buildings in the background, is Shanghai's most dazzling and direct calling card. Many couples come here to take wedding photos, and by this time of evening, nearly every photogenic spot is occupied by bridal parties. Even if passersby inadvertently walk into a shot, photographers will promptly ask them to leave.
To the Chinese people, a wedding is a joyous occasion, and even if someone acts unpleasantly or makes them feel uncomfortable, they mostly choose to restrain themselves and make way for the newlyweds.
However, at this moment, there are two men who have been standing in the best spot, leaning against the railings by the Huangpu River, chatting intermittently.
