However, since everyone was there to join in the fun, she felt awkward telling them not to block the door or ask her son-in-law for red envelopes.

Despite feeling sorry for her son-in-law's spending money, Mrs. Qiao still smiled and watched the fun from behind, along with some older people who were not in a position to grab the red envelopes.

The atmosphere was lively and cheerful.

Zhou Hongsong threw in another handful of red envelopes.

This time the bills are larger, containing one-yuan, two-yuan, and ten-yuan notes.

Zhou Hongsong shouted loudly, "Open the door quickly! All the red envelopes are gone!"

Everyone was very satisfied with the stacks of brand-new banknotes they had grabbed, so they opened the door with laughter.

Surrounded by Li Xiangdong and others, Zhou Hongsong headed straight for the main house.

Lifting the bright red cotton curtain embroidered with colorful mandarin ducks and lotus flowers, one could see Qiao Xiaohuan sitting peacefully on the kang (heated brick bed), wearing a bright red cotton-padded jacket and a red woolen skirt.

She had curly hair, wore a red silk flower headband, had rouge on her face, and red lipstick on her lips. She was looking at him with a shy expression!

Zhou Hongsong was quite excited.

He strode up to Qiao Xiaohuan, handed her the red roses in his hand, and said loudly, "Wife, I've come to pick you up."

As soon as he finished speaking, the room erupted in laughter again.

Unlike later generations, there were no games to tease the groom, nor were there any hidden shoe games.

After Zhou Hongsong handed the flowers to Qiao Xiaohuan, he invited Qiao Xiaohuan's parents to the main seats in the hall, where the two of them bowed deeply to Qiao's parents.

Qiao's parents laughed, but their eyes were still red.

Next, they picked up Qiao Xiaohuan and the relatives who were arranged by the Qiao family to accompany her to the wedding, and then drove straight to the state-run hotel in Huichuan County.

Zhou Hongsong and Qiao Xiaohuan's wedding was held in the reception hall of the state-run hotel.

Li Xiangdong prepared a total of 40 tables for the banquet.

Apart from the four tables reserved for the bride's family, the rest were used to entertain Li Xiangdong and Zhou Hongsong's friends.

Of course, Zhou Hongsong's hometown is not in Huichuan, so Li Xiangdong is the main figure.

Many of Li Jin's close friends and buddies also came.

After all, Li Jin treated Zhou Hongsong like his own son.

In addition, Wang Jianguo, the county party secretary, He Guang, the office director, and Yu Wengang, the head of Wudahe Commune, also came.

The Qiao family were just ordinary people. When they saw that even the highest-ranking official in the county had come to attend Zhou Hongsong and their daughter's wedding, they felt honored.

When Qiao Xiaohuan's father greeted Wang Jianguo, his lips trembled and his face turned bright red.

Wang Jianguo was very amiable. After congratulating him for a couple of minutes, he went to chat with Li Jin.

Once everyone had arrived, the wedding officially began.

The wedding emcee was none other than Li Xiangdong.

He had the staff of the state-run restaurant set up the speakers and microphones, and then he stood on the stage and began hosting in a confident and natural manner.

"Distinguished guests, friends, ladies and gentlemen!"

Today is a joyous day! Welcome everyone...

Li Xiangdong's loud voice echoed throughout the auditorium through the microphone.

As soon as he finished speaking, people below began to whisper among themselves.

"What do you mean by the station chiefs of Leidisian?"

"We don't know. Our county party secretary isn't surnamed Lei, nor is he surnamed An. Could it be some distinguished guest?"

"Hey! Uncle, what's with the 'Lei' and 'An'? That's English: Ladies and gentlemen!"

"Oh, English? This Li Xiangdong knows English!"

"Of course! Don't you think about who they are? They can't possibly not know English."

"..."

The whispers among the people below were quickly interrupted by those around them.

Then Li Xiangdong continued, "...A match made in heaven! We are gathered here today to celebrate the wedding of Mr. Zhou Hongsong and Ms. Qiao Xiaohuan!"

First, let's give a warm round of applause to the newlyweds!

After Li Xiangdong finished speaking, he took the lead in applauding.

Zhou Hongmei, Wu Jianjun, Li Jin, and Zhao Sufang, who were at the main table below, were the first to applaud, followed by thunderous applause from the entire audience.

The applause lasted for a long time.

Li Xiangdong stretched out his hands and pressed them down, signaling everyone to stop clapping.

"Thank you so much for your applause!"

Although everyone is familiar with today's bride and groom, please allow me to give you a brief introduction.

"Come on, handsome, step forward!"

Li Xiangdong spoke with great passion, and his hosting remarks were very interesting, which aroused everyone's interest.

Zhou Hongsong had been grinning from ear to ear ever since he stepped onto the stage. When Li Xiangdong said that the handsome guy should step forward, he just stared at Li Xiangdong and grinned foolishly!

Helpless, Li Xiangdong could only whisper, "Fifth Brother, take one step forward."

"Oh, I'm a handsome guy?"

Zhou Hongsong's voice was quite loud, and everyone in the audience heard it, which made them burst into laughter again.

"This handsome and dashing gentleman is our groom today, Mr. Zhou Hongsong!"

He not only possesses striking good looks, but also a shrewd and capable mind and a warm heart; in short, he is a truly perfect man.

Li Xiangdong then asked Qiao Xiaohuan to step forward and stand next to Zhou Hongsong.

"Now, standing next to our handsome groom is this beautiful, generous, gentle and virtuous lady, who is our bride today, Qiao Xiaohuan!"

Ms. Qiao Xiaohuan is a woman of strong character, passionate and decisive, warm-hearted, kind-hearted, and beautiful both inside and out!

"This perfect couple is a match made in heaven. I hereby declare the wedding ceremony of Mr. Zhou Hongsong and Ms. Qiao Xiaohuan officially open!"

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