He straightened the hem of his military uniform and, slowly and solemnly, knelt down on one knee in front of Su Tang.
In this era, for a stalwart officer who was upright and fearless, this action carried a weight no less than giving up his own life.
The entire room fell silent.
Qin Ye raised his head, and all the coldness and sharpness in his deep black eyes disappeared, leaving only tension, piety and overflowing affection.
His voice was terribly hoarse.
"Tangtang..."
He seemed to have a lot to say, but when it came to the point of speaking, he felt that anything he said would be superfluous, and in the end, it all turned into the simplest and most unadorned promise.
"I've come to pick you up. Come home with me, okay?"
Su Tang felt a surge of heat rush from the bottom of her heart to her eyes.
She knew what he had done for her, and what he had given up for her.
This man, in his most direct and clumsy way, gave her the highest level of respect and love in the world.
She nodded heavily, tears welling in her eyes, her voice trembling with a sob she herself didn't realize: "Okay."
Qin Ye smiled, a smile as bright and dazzling as the first snow melting and the sun shining.
He stood up and carefully took her hand, as if holding some rare treasure.
"Great! Great!" Qin Zhenbang was the first to react, clapping his hands excitedly.
He Shumin and her grandmother cried their hearts out, and Li Xiumei kept wiping away tears beside them.
Thunderous applause erupted in the courtyard.
The wedding was held in the military district's auditorium.
This place is usually used for holding large meetings and showing movies, but today it has been decorated with a festive atmosphere.
At the very center of the rostrum hung a huge portrait of the great man, flanked by two brand-new, upright five-star red flags.
Under the red flag, a red banner was stretched out, on which were eight large characters written with a brush: "Happy Wedding, May You Be Together Forever." The handwriting was simple yet full of sincerity.
It lacked the elaborate rituals of later generations, but was filled with the solemnity and enthusiasm unique to this era.
The deputy commander of the military region, Liu, personally served as the officiant for this couple who had made great contributions to Langcuo Village, which was quite a prestigious occasion.
He stood behind the red-cloth-covered podium, cleared his throat, and the entire auditorium fell silent instantly.
The audience was filled with Qin Ye's comrades and their families; almost everyone was there.
Su Tang even saw Master Zhang, who was in charge of the boiler in the logistics department, and several familiar military wives, each of whom had a joyful expression on their face.
She and Qin Ye stood side by side on the stage, becoming the focus of the entire audience.
Qin Ye held her hand tightly; his palm was damp with sweat.
He gripped it so tightly that his knuckles turned white, as if he were suppressing his inner excitement, or as if he were declaring his ownership to the world.
Su Tang could clearly feel his slight trembling. She found it both funny and a little heartbreaking.
This man, who was decisive and ruthless on the battlefield and remained unfazed even when facing a pack of wolves, was now as nervous as a young boy.
Without making a sound, she gripped his hand back and gently stroked his palm with her fingertips, as if soothing a tense, large beast.
Qin Ye stiffened, glanced at her quickly, his eyes surging with intense emotions, but he quickly turned back to her, feigning composure. However, the red on the tips of his ears could not be hidden no matter what.
"With the approval of the organization, it is hereby agreed that Comrade Qin Ye, commander of the 52nd Infantry Regiment, and Comrade Su Tang, deputy chief physician of surgery at the General Hospital of the Military Region, shall become revolutionary husband and wife!"
Deputy Commander Liu's voice was as loud as a bell. He picked up the two red marriage certificates on the table and held them high.
"I hope that in your future lives you will respect and love each other, help each other, make progress together, and contribute all your strength to the revolutionary cause and national defense!"
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