National Day is fast approaching.

It was also the day Lu Shengye and Jiang Xuan held their wedding banquet.

According to custom, the Lu family should go to the Jiang family to pick up the bride, but because the Jiang family is from out of town and Jiang Xuan has a special status, at her suggestion, they can just go to the tenement to pick up the bride.

The banquet was held in the family compound.

Firstly, the Lu family all lived in the large courtyard.

Secondly, the family compound is an independent courtyard, which is more spacious inside.

Early in the morning, the military compound was bustling with activity as neighbors helped with the "double happiness" decorations, hanging red ribbons, and washing vegetables and dishes.

The head chef was a member of the cooking team.

At this time, six round tables had been set up in the courtyard, and red tablecloths had been laid on them.

Lu Xiaomei is decorating Dian Dian and Fan Xing's room, preparing it as a temporary new home for her brother and sister-in-law.

The Lu family was greeting their guests.

At the same time.

In the courtyard, He Yinhua was combing Jiang Xuan's hair. She combed it very carefully, and as she did so, she couldn't help but tear up.

Jiang Xuan was putting on makeup in front of the mirror when she saw her mother's reflection. She said, "Mom, today is a joyous occasion, why are you crying?"

He Yinhua wiped her eyes, "Mom didn't cry, Mom is happy."

At this moment, Ma Xiaolan came in, carrying two large round mirrors connected by a rope.

"Auntie, Jiang Xuan, are you all ready?"

Jiang Xuan said, "It'll be soon."

"Jiang Xuan, when you go out later, hang these two mirrors on your body, one in front and one behind."

"Okay, thank you, Sister Lan."

"And where are your new shoes?"

“It’s on the cabinet.” Jiang Xuan pointed to the cabinet by the door.

"Remember, your new shoes can't touch the ground until we get to the Lu family's place. And your veil, are you ready?"

Jiang Xuan smiled and said, "Everything is ready, Sister Lan, they're all in the house."

"Okay, is there anything else you need to buy? I'll go buy it for you."

"No, Sister Lan."

Soon after, the other neighbors from the tenement also arrived.

Some were carrying washbasins, while others were carrying towels.

As soon as they entered the house, the whole place became lively.

At 11:30 a.m., amidst the sound of firecrackers, Lu Shengye arrived to fetch his bride, surrounded by several brothers from the military region.

He was dressed in a crisp military uniform with a big red flower pinned to his chest, and looked very energetic.

The brothers were all dressed in neat military uniforms, carrying wedding candy and gifts.

According to custom, during the wedding procession, the bride's relatives and friends will set up various challenges to test the groom.

Ma Jinhua used to be the women's director and loved organizing these kinds of events.

She and Wang Xiuli and a few others blocked the doorway, looking at them with smiles on their faces.

Ma Jinhua spoke first, saying, "Groom, you can't just go in so easily if you want to marry Jiang Xuan. You have to pass our test first!"

Lu Shengye pursed his lips and nodded.

Zhao Yong shouted, "Go ahead and take the test, our platoon leader will definitely pass."

Ma Jinhua took out a piece of paper and said with a smile, "For the first challenge, we'll test your literary talent. You have to match the couplet we give you, and it has to be perfectly matched."

Lu Shengye: "Okay, you read it."

"Red flowers bloom, colorful butterflies flutter, and newlyweds celebrate National Day with joy."

Lu Shengye pondered for a moment: "The east wind blows, the war drums beat, today we welcome our beauty home."

Everyone applauded upon hearing this, and Ma Jinhua said with a smile, "Excellent, excellent! The groom is indeed very talented!"

Lu Shengye's voice was very loud, and Jiang Xuan, who was in the room, blushed a little.

She was actually a little nervous.

Although she had attended the weddings of her two older cousins ​​in her previous life, their weddings were held in grand hotels, and the wedding procession was not as complicated.

Outside the door, Ma Jinhua continued, "The second test is to see your sincerity. You have to give ten reasons why you love Jiang Xuan, and each reason must be different."

During this period, it seems that love is not so easy to express, especially for someone as reserved as Lu Shengye when it comes to feelings.

He was a little embarrassed.

“If you can’t say it, you’re not sincere,” Wang Xiuli said with a smile. “Then we can’t let you take Jiang Xuan away.”

"Time is limited. If you can't answer within one minute, it means you're not being sincere."

"60, 59..." They began the countdown.

Lu Shengye suddenly spoke up: "First, I love Jiang Xuan's kindness; she is always willing to help others."

Secondly, I admire Jiang Xuan's intelligence; she was admitted to Ningzhou University.

Third, I admire Jiang Xuan's diligence; she gets up early every day to sell guanbing (a type of pancake).

Fourth, I love Jiang Xuan's smile; her smile can fill my whole day with sunshine.

Fifth, I admire Jiang Xuan's strength; she never gives up easily.

Sixth, I love Jiang Xuan's thoughtfulness; she takes care of every detail.

Seventh, I love Jiang Xuan's gentleness; she makes me feel at ease.

Eighth, I admire Jiang Xuan's courage; she dares to face difficulties.

Ninth, I love Jiang Xuan's humor; she makes me laugh.

Tenth, I love everything about Jiang Xuan; she is my everything.

Everyone was stunned and applauded enthusiastically.

Ma Jinhua said with a smile, "Groom, we can see your sincerity; you truly love each other deeply!"

"The final challenge is fifty push-ups. We'll test your stamina."

Everyone burst into laughter.

Especially Lu Shengye's brothers, their smiles were all malicious.

"Does this need any proof? With Platoon Leader Lu's abilities, let alone fifty, even a hundred would be a piece of cake."

"That's right, don't worry, with Platoon Leader Lu's stamina, your wife will definitely be very happy."

"Yes, yes, I wonder if my sister-in-law will be able to sleep tonight."

Lu Shengye gave them a warning look, and they fell silent.

Ma Jinhua said, "What are you all thinking? We're testing your physical strength to prove that the groom can protect our Jiang Xuan."

Lu Shengye nodded, took off his coat, handed it to Zhao Yong, and began doing push-ups.

His comrades cheered him on from the sidelines: "1, 2, 3..."

Lu Shengye easily completed twenty push-ups, and everyone applauded and cheered.

"The groom is truly a model soldier, so strong! Our Jiang Xuan is so lucky!"

"Okay, you can come in and pick them up now."

After a series of tests, Lu Shengye finally gained the approval of Ma Jinhua and the others.

Comrades distributed wedding candy to everyone.

The door opened, and He Yinhua stood at the entrance, holding Jiang Xuan's hand.

Jiang Xuan wore a red cheongsam-style dress that perfectly accentuated her figure.

She wore a red veil and had a mirror hanging in front of her.

Lu Shengye felt his heart pound a few times.

He stepped forward, took her hand, and said affectionately, "Xuanxuan, I'm here."

Jiang Xuan's heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of her chest, and she nodded shyly.

"Alright, it's about time, let's go."

Ma Xiaolan said, "Platoon Leader Lu, you have to carry Jiang Xuan on your back. Her shoes can't touch the ground outside."

Without saying a word, Lu Shengye bent down and picked up Jiang Xuan in a princess carry.