A month after the couple registered their marriage, their wedding was scheduled!
Troops that have been through the baptism of war especially need joyous occasions to dilute their sorrow and boost morale.
After discussing it, the division commander and political commissar decided to organize a lively group wedding for several couples who had recently gotten married, both as a celebration and a reward.
As the commander of a regiment and a hero who had made meritorious contributions in battle, He Yanzhi was naturally the focus of attention at this group wedding.
On the wedding day, the division headquarters auditorium was decorated simply yet festively. A large red "double happiness" character hung under the portrait of the senior leader, and the tables were filled with melon seeds, fruit, and hard candy. Although it was not luxurious, it was full of the simplicity and enthusiasm unique to that era.
He Yanzhi led a large group of his brothers to pick up the bride early in the morning.
When he saw Guan Wenru wearing a brand-new, well-fitting red plaid shirt and black trousers, her hair carefully combed into two shiny braids, and lightly powdered, he was completely stunned.
She usually wore worn-out clothes, had a pale face, and looked worried.
With a little dressing up today, I look so radiant!
Her fair skin appeared even more translucent against the backdrop of her red dress, her almond-shaped eyes were watery, filled with shyness and joy, and a gentle smile played on her lips, as if all the sunshine had gathered on her body.
"Wenru..." He Yanzhi murmured, somewhat mesmerized, his ears involuntarily turning red.
The comrades next to him jeered and laughed:
"The commander was dumbfounded!"
"The bride is so beautiful!"
"Commander He is so lucky!"
Guan Wenru felt a little embarrassed by his gaze, and two blushes rose on her cheeks, making her even more charming.
She reached out her hand.
He Yanzhi then came to his senses and quickly held it tightly. The soft and slightly cool touch made his heart surge, and he felt as if he had the most precious treasure in the world!
Wow!
"The commander is awesome!!"
When the soldiers saw the two holding hands, they couldn't help but cheer, their smiles genuine!
The newlyweds blushed as Guan Ming and Zhengda led each other hand in hand to the wedding venue.
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The group wedding ceremony was simple yet solemn.
Under the witness of leaders and comrades, several newlywed couples bowed to the portrait of Chairman Mao, recited their revolutionary oaths, and exchanged red flowers.
Then came the lively wedding banquet.
Although there wasn't much meat or fish, there was plenty of stew from large pots, and we drank as much liquor as we wanted.
He Yanzhi held Guan Wenru's hand tightly as they went from table to table toasting.
The smile never left his face as he continuously accepted the blessings and jokes from his comrades.
"Old He! Congratulations! You've finally won the heart of your beauty!"
"Sister-in-law! From now on, we're entrusting our regimental commander to you! If he gets stubborn, just tell us, and we'll help you criticize him!"
"Wishing the regimental commander and his wife a long and happy life together, and that they have a son soon!"
Guan Wenru responded with a graceful smile, occasionally taking a small sip of wine, sticking out her tongue from the spiciness, and her charmingly naive appearance drew another round of good-natured laughter.
He Yanzhi even considerately helped her avoid drinking a lot of alcohol.
The entire auditorium was filled with a lively and cheerful atmosphere, brimming with laughter and joy.
Everyone was immersed in this hard-won joy.
However, just when the atmosphere was at its most heated, a discordant voice sharply interrupted.
Gu Siyu, the battalion commander of the 1st Battalion of the Cavalry Regiment, walked up to the newlyweds with a glass of wine in his hand.
She had a smile on her face, but the smile didn't reach her eyes; instead, it carried a coldness.
Upon seeing Gu Siyu, Guan Wenru's smile faded slightly.
In this life, Gu Siyu will marry Wan Tao, but she hasn't married him yet.
According to the expected trajectory, she would wait for He Yanzhi for a few years. However, after discovering that He Yanzhi simply ignored her, she settled for second best and found Wan Tao!
Wan Tao and He Yanzhi risked their lives together on the battlefield. In this life, she cannot let Gu Siyu harm Wan Tao again.
She needs to find an opportunity to expose Gu Siyu's true colors to the public, so that Wan Tao will keep his distance!
Gu Siyu had no idea what Guan Wenru was thinking. Her gaze was fixed on Guan Wenru, and her voice, though not loud, was just loud enough for people at the surrounding tables to hear:
"Comrade Guan, oh no, now I should call her Sister-in-law He."
She smiled, but her tone was somewhat strange, "Congratulations! You've finally achieved your wish and married Commander He."
These words made Guan Wenru frown slightly, but she still maintained a polite smile, "Thank you, Battalion Commander Gu."
He Yanzhi had no idea what Gu Siyu thought of him, and he hadn't had much contact with her, so he just assumed she was there to wish them well. He nodded, "Thank you!"
Gu Siyu felt a pang of guilt, her hand tightening on her wine glass. When she spoke again, she raised her voice slightly to ensure more people could hear:
"Sister-in-law He, there's something I've always been curious about."
She looked Guan Wenru up and down with feigned concern. "I think I heard someone mention... that your health... did you have some kind of problem before? It seems... the doctor said that it would be very difficult for you to get pregnant again in this lifetime?"
"!!!" These words were like a thunderclap, instantly exploding in the noisy auditorium!
The lively conversation and the toasting seemed to have been paused, and suddenly fell silent!
All eyes were focused on Guan Wenru and He Yanzhi, their faces filled with shock and embarrassment!
As if that wasn't enough, Gu Siyu feigned surprise and covered her mouth, but her eyes glanced at He Yanzhi, whose face had instantly darkened, adding the most vicious touch:
"Oh dear... look at my mouth, really... talking about this on such a happy day... But, Commander He... you should... know about this, right?"
A deathly silence enveloped the tables.
The wine glass hung in mid-air, and the smile froze on his face.
They looked at each other, their eyes exchanging complex emotions.
In this era that values strength in numbers and places great importance on the continuation of the family line, the inability to have children is almost a fatal flaw for a woman and a family.
Especially for someone in a position like He Yanzhi, the lack of offspring inevitably leads to gossip.
He Yanzhi's face instantly turned ashen, and he tightened his grip on Guan Wenru's hand, his knuckles turning white from the force.
His eyes blazed with fury as he stared intently at Gu Siyu, his gaze almost piercing through her!
Guan Wenru's feelings were more complicated.
Upon returning to this life, she forgot about this fact: her body is now damaged, likely due to being drugged, and she is indeed infertile.
He Yanzhi sensed her tension and, disregarding the stares of others, pulled her into his arms, his icy gaze fixed on Gu Siyu:
"We don't need to trouble Battalion Commander Gu with our marital affairs. If you're so eager to have children, why don't you find someone to marry first?"
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