"Of course we'll help! We'll definitely go and get some pork stew while we're at it." Wang Jianshe, Gao Haining, and the others laughed as soon as they heard that.

Everyone's been busy these days. We'd been saying we'd get together, but we just haven't had the time.

They decided to go over and have a good time since the Sheng family was slaughtering a pig.

"Come on, let's toast Minzi's brother-in-law."

Sheng Xiping and the others were there to entertain the guests, so how could they be so enthusiastic that they neglected the guests from the bride's family?

So Sheng Xiping took the wine bottle, filled Lin Junwen's glass with wine, and then poured some for himself and Wang Jianshe as well.

I'm a few years older than you, so I'll call you brother.

Junwen, don't worry, Minzi is our brother, we know him better than anyone.

Minzi is a talented and capable young man. He's a famous writer in our bureau, no, in our province's forestry system.

Look, he's already published several books and earned quite a bit in royalties. Don't worry, Junhua won't suffer after marrying him.

Sheng Xiping raised his wine glass, clinked it with Lin Junwen's, and said with a smile.

"Yes, yes, Minzi is a talented young man. Don't be fooled by the fact that he writes with his left hand; his handwriting is even better than those of us who use our right hand."

He's very popular in the union. Old Zhao always says that once he retires, the position of union chairman will be Minzi's. Gao Haining and a few others echoed this.

Before Lin Junwen arrived, he was still somewhat unable to accept that his sister had married a disabled man.

But when they arrived here and saw how much importance the Chen family placed on Chen Weimin, and heard many people praising him, their initial displeasure dissipated considerably.

Even if they're unhappy, what can they do? They still got their marriage certificate and had their wedding, nothing was delayed, right?

"Thank you all. I've seen it all during this trip; Weimin truly loves and cares for my sister."

The Chen family has a very upright reputation, so my sister will definitely not be mistreated if she marries into the Chen family.” Lin Junwen also raised his wine glass and nodded to everyone.

"When I get back, I will try to persuade my parents. After they've spent more time with Weimin and know his character and abilities, their attitude might change over time."

As her older brother, Lin Junwen still hopes his younger sister will be happy. Since she has chosen Chen Weimin, all he can do is offer his blessings.

"Yes, yes, isn't this kind of relationship something that takes time to develop? As time goes on, you'll naturally understand what kind of person Minzi is."

"Come on, let's have a drink!" everyone said in unison, and together they drank the wine.

Just as I put down my wine glass, Chen Weimin and Lin Junhua, a young couple, came over to offer me a toast.

The Sheng brothers insisted that Chen Weimin give his brother-in-law a guarantee.

Chen Weimin was quite straightforward. In front of everyone in the room, he promised Lin Junwen and Lin Junhua that from now on he would treat Lin Junhua well and not let her suffer any grievances.

If he can't do it, his brother-in-law can beat him up as he pleases.

With his brother-in-law saying all that, what could Lin Junwen say? He could only offer his blessings, hoping the young couple would be loving, harmonious, and happy for a long time.

The wedding banquet lasted for more than an hour. After the guests had eaten and drunk their fill, they gradually left.

Because Lin Junhua was already more than three months pregnant, everyone was reluctant to make a ruckus in the bridal chamber. They only symbolically allowed the groom to kiss the bride, which was considered a token gesture.

Of course, the new house shouldn't be too deserted, so all the wives stayed there to keep Lin Junhua company.

The others stayed at the Chen family's place, drinking tea, playing cards, and chatting until seven or eight o'clock before heading home.

On their way home, light snow was falling. Zhou Qinglan took Sheng Xiping's arm, and the two strolled through the snow.

"Watching Weimin and Junhua get married, I feel like our wedding was just yesterday."

"In the blink of an eye, we've been married for eight years. Time really flies," Zhou Qinglan said with a sigh as she walked.

"Yes, after the New Year, our Xinhua will be nine years old. Time flies, doesn't it? In the blink of an eye, we have four children."

Sheng Xiping took Zhou Qinglan's hand and put both of their hands into his pockets.

"Wife, have you ever regretted marrying me?" Sheng Xiping turned his head to look at the person beside him and asked seriously.

“In recent years, we have seen each other less and less, especially this year, when I left you and the children and went south alone.”

You have to go to work and take care of two young children. When the kids are sick or crying, I can't be there for you to share the burden. Don't you resent me?

Zhou Qinglan turned her head and looked at Sheng Xiping, then smiled. "I've never regretted it, really not."

We are both busy for this family. I take care of the children at home, which is certainly chaotic and messy, but you are also risking a lot by working hard outside.

In your career, I can't help you, I can't fight alongside you. All I can do is secure the home front so you can focus on moving forward without any worries.

"Honey, thank you, thank you for your understanding and support."

Don't worry, I will work hard to create a better future for you and your children, so that you can live a comfortable and worry-free life.

Sheng Xiping reached out and embraced Zhou Qinglan. The two of them leaned against each other in the snowy night.

"Hey, hey, who's that up ahead? Whose young lady or young man isn't home but out there hugging and cuddling?"

What are you doing? Dating? Get lost and go home.

Just then, officers from the forestry police station were patrolling nearby when they saw a man and a woman embracing in the distance and shouted loudly.

Upon hearing the commotion, Sheng Xiping and Zhou Qinglan immediately separated, glanced at each other, and couldn't help but laugh.

At this moment, the patrolman approached, and with a flashlight beam, he could see the two people in front of him.

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