Time flew by like a fleeting horse, and in the blink of an eye, more than two months had already passed. With the changing seasons, the weather gradually grew cooler, and the autumn breeze gently caressed the earth, bringing a slight chill. However, since Gu Shijing's departure, no news had been received. Despite this, Liu Yanran firmly believed that no news was the best news.
Meanwhile, several young couples are experiencing rapid emotional development. Particularly striking among them is the young woman Meng Yao. Unexpectedly, she manages to captivate the aloof Yan Lei. One is an icy, expressionless officer, the other a gentle and endearing university student. Such a seemingly unrelated pairing makes it difficult to explain their compatibility. Yet, when they stand together, their tacit understanding and harmony flow naturally, as if they were made for each other. Perhaps this wondrous pairing is the very essence of love.
As Li Hua and Gao Zhonghua's relationship deepened, they decided to meet each other's parents. However, no one could have anticipated that this meeting would lead to a series of unexpected events.
Li Hua's mother, a deeply snobbish woman, had her own agenda when she learned her daughter was marrying Gao Zhonghua. In those days of material scarcity, she unexpectedly demanded a dowry of 500 yuan! This was undoubtedly an astronomical sum, a truly exorbitant price.
Surprisingly, Li Hua and Gao Zhonghua didn't back down. Li Hua, with his excellent work ethic and the high salary he earned as manager of the Liuji Hotpot branch in Beijing—a full 60 to 70 yuan a month, including bonuses—and Gao Zhonghua, who helped with purchasing and even worked part-time in the evenings, bringing in 30 to 40 yuan a month, ultimately agreed.
However, Gao Zhonghua also made one condition: that Li Hua's family issue a document severing their kinship. Faced with this request, Li's mother readily agreed without hesitation. After all, for her, being able to "sell" her daughter for such a high price was an incredible blessing. With this enormous fortune, she could find a satisfactory marriage for her beloved youngest son.
However, life is unpredictable and unpredictable. Perhaps even Li's mother herself could not have anticipated that in her twilight years, nearing death, the person who would come to take care of her affairs and bid her farewell would be none other than her own daughter, Li Hua, whom she had so cruelly sold. But that's a story for another time.
Speaking of which, Fang Xu actually finally got together with her sweetheart! You heard right, this sweetheart is quite someone important: her grandfather's savior! Initially, due to the devastating trauma he suffered, that person had decided against accepting Fang Xu.
However, who could have predicted Fang Xu's boldness? Without a word, he unleashed his full strength to completely conquer her. Meanwhile, thanks to her and Liu Yanran's tireless efforts, Zheng Bin's leg injury had finally healed. While returning to a frontline position might be difficult, his life was safe—a blessing in disguise!
Now, Fang Xu and his brother have a "life-threatening" incident, so they've immediately drafted a petition requesting marriage. And today, Liu Yanran is set to attend their grand wedding. Conventional wisdom dictates that a younger sister should marry after her older brother. Unfortunately, Fang Ling, like a stubborn old iron tree, has yet to blossom and bear fruit, remaining single. Consequently, Old Master Fang has made the final decision: betroth Fang Xu to someone else. After all, that little life in her belly can't afford even a moment's delay!
Liu Yanran arrived at the wedding and felt incredibly warmed by the sight of Fang Xu and her lover's happiness. At the ceremony, Fang Xu looked at Liu Yanran with gratitude, knowing that without her help, she and Zheng Bin might not have been able to get to where they are today.
The wedding was officiated by the bride Fang Xu's grandfather, Commander Fang. He was dressed in a military uniform, his chest covered with medals, looking particularly solemn. Commander Fang looked at the newlyweds, his eyes filled with joy and blessings.
At this joyful and warm wedding, Elder Fang walked to the center of the stage with steady and solemn steps. His weathered yet resolute face revealed an incomparable kindness and gentleness, and all the guests focused their attention on this venerable elder.
Elder Commander Fang cleared his throat and began his passionate speech in a resonant and soulful voice: "Dear friends and family, today, I am filled with joy to personally officiate this meaningful wedding for my beloved granddaughter, Fang Xu, and this outstanding soldier, Zheng Bin. They met on the battlefield, got to know each other, fell in love, and ultimately fell in love. Their bond, tempered by the ravages of war, has become even stronger and more unbreakable. I sincerely hope that in the long years to come, they can consistently support each other, empathize with each other, and work hand in hand to create a brilliant and beautiful future!"
As Commander Fang offered sincere blessings, melodious music slowly began to play, lingering like the sounds of nature. The groom, Zheng Bin, looked dashing in his handsome military uniform, while the bride, Fang Xu, wore a red long-sleeved dress, topped off with a matching knitted jacket, appearing elegant and graceful.
The two held hands and looked at each other lovingly, as if they were the only two people in the world. Then, they carefully put the rings that symbolized their eternal commitment on each other's fingers and solemnly made the vow to be together until death.
At that moment, their faces blossomed with happy smiles as brilliant as spring flowers, their smiles warming the heart like the warm winter sun, intoxicating and irresistible. Everyone present was moved by the couple's sincere and profound affection, spontaneously breaking into thunderous applause and offering them their most sincere and wonderful wishes.
As the ceremony concluded, groom Zheng Bin held the hand of his bride, Fang Xu, tightly, as they embarked on a new journey together. They knew the road ahead might be bumpy and difficult, but with their boundless love for their country and its people, and their unwavering faith in each other, they would forge ahead courageously. They would use their passion and youth to compose moving hymns, leaving this unforgettable love forever etched in history.
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