Chapter 76 Qingyun's Grand Wedding.
On her wedding day, when Jiang Mingxue got up at five in the morning to do her makeup, a thin mist was still lingering in the air.
Before long, the sun came out and the fog dissipated. The sky was a clear blue without a single cloud, and the wind felt cool on my face.
This weather is perfect for wearing a wedding dress.
The first outfit was the Xiuhe dress for the wedding procession. Jiang Mingxue chose a light apricot-colored Xiuhe dress. No one said that the color she chose was not festive; only her parents and sisters praised her one after another.
While waiting for the wedding procession, Su Yun leaned against Jiang's father's chest outside the room, silently shedding tears as she looked at her daughter's closed door: "I used to urge Pei Pei to get married, but now that it's really happening, I can't bear to let her go."
Grandpa Jiang remained serious as he comforted his daughter-in-law, saying, "It's alright. Their wedding room is only an hour away from our house. We can go over anytime they miss Peipei."
But as he turned around with his cane, he silently raised his hand, which was hanging by his side, and wiped it twice in front of him.
The wedding party was larger than the groom's party, including Pei Yichuan, Song Shaojun, Yu Feijie, and Xing Kaiyu. They had prepared many red envelopes as bribes, but the person blocking the door was the bride's younger brother. He had nothing else but a lot of money.
A red envelope can bribe others, but it certainly can't bribe him.
“It’s okay. If it’s a political question, let Pei do it; if it’s a math question, let Song do it; if it’s a push-up, let Xiao Xing do it; and Rong’s job is to sneak into the room and snatch the bride away when they’re not looking.”
As they walked from the front yard of the Jiang family home into the house, Yu Feijie quickly assigned tasks: "Our wedding party is well-rounded, both in terms of knowledge and skills, so we're not afraid of making it through."
“We all have missions, so what about you?” Song Shaojun accurately identified the blind spot.
Yu Feijie chuckled shamelessly, "I'm cheering you on."
"Clap clap clap—"
Everyone slapped him on the head.
As I walked to the living room door, I could see Jiang Huaijing leaning lazily against the wall at the top of the stairs, his hands behind his back.
"Damn it, all units, take note! My brother-in-law has declared war, the big battle is about to begin!" Yu Feijie warned.
The wedding party members were all on high alert, but Rong Chengzhou calmly stepped inside.
He would be willing to endure eighty-one tribulations to marry his beloved Peipei.
Red envelopes were useless to Jiang Huaijing. The group walked to the stairwell, and Yu Feijie pretended to clasp his hands in a fist and palm salute: "Young President Jiang, please give me a question."
Jiang Huaijing curled his lips contemptuously and slowly reached out from behind his back.
The others immediately tensed up as if facing a formidable enemy, leaning back. Only Rong Chengzhou remained unfazed, standing tall and unyielding before him.
Jiang Huaijing's smile deepened; he was very pleased with his brother-in-law's reaction. Then, unhurriedly, he took out a rose from behind his back, his smile fading, and said solemnly:
"You've had a tough journey, I won't make things difficult for you."
"Brother-in-law, treat my sister well."
He handed over the flowers, a slight smile playing on his lips:
Happy wedding, may your life be filled with happiness.
Rong Chengzhou paused for a second, then took the flower and looked up, saying, "Thank you, I will."
The people behind him were all stunned, and Song Shaojun clapped repeatedly: "This time, President Jiang is in the atmosphere!"
Jiang Huaijing snorted and stepped aside: "I can't control how the bridesmaids try to stop you."
The wedding party quickly went upstairs: "No problem! We'll kill anyone who gets in our way! Nobody can stop us!"
Although Rong Chengzhou knew Jiang Huaijing didn't need it, he still gave him the biggest red envelope.
Several grown men made it up to the second floor without incident and gathered outside Jiang Mingxue's room.
Xing Kaiyu rolled up his sleeves and stepped forward, saying, "Brother Rong, you've always been the one sitting in front of me in the cockpit, helping me carry things. This time, I'll take the lead for you!"
As he spoke, he walked to the door, tried turning the doorknob, and found that the door was not locked and could be easily turned all the way open.
"Huh?" He turned his head in surprise. "What's going on?"
"Don't let your guard down. There might be a basin of water on the door, just waiting for you to go in and splash it down," Yu Feijie reminded him.
Pei Yichuan scoffed and retorted without any politeness: "Who would put a basin of water in the bridal chamber?"
Yu Feijie: "Oh dear, what if!"
Startled, Xing Kaiyu cautiously pushed open the door and peeked inside.
But upon seeing the scene inside, they silently retreated.
"What's wrong?" Yu Feijie asked. "Are they setting up troops inside?"
Xing Kaiyu shook his head with a complicated expression, unsure of what to say.
She tugged at Rong Chengzhou's arm and said, "Brother Rong, why don't you go first?"
Rong Chengzhou nodded and stepped forward, opening the door without hesitation.
The moment I stepped into the room, with a loud "bang," several bursts of fireworks erupted in the sky above, their golden and red sparks falling like scattered stars.
Xu Yan, Cheng Ying, Shi Yunshu, and Ning Jialing waved their ceremonial cannons and shouted in unison, "Happy Wedding!!"
Rong Chengzhou was only stunned for a moment before looking straight at Jiang Mingxue, who was sitting on the edge of the bed, through the fireworks, his eyes filled with tenderness.
She wore a light-colored Xiuhe dress, a crown with intertwined tassels, and held a long firework tube in her hands. With bright eyes and white teeth, she smiled at him, and the dimples at the corners of her lips were faintly visible.
There were no difficult parts for him, no games to block the door, only fireworks to welcome him, and the most polite, gentle, sincere and generous blessings from his relatives and friends.
The wedding party hadn't expected everything to go so smoothly; the test questions and personnel assignments they had memorized in advance were of no use.
Seeing this, Xing Kaiyu couldn't help but wipe away his tears. He was the only soldier present and knew how difficult military marriages were.
Knowing they had suffered a lot, the Jiang family members were unwilling to make things difficult for them.
Because of her love and concern, his sister-in-law didn't have the bridesmaids block the door, but instead greeted them with fireworks.
He went in first, wanting to share the burden with Rong Ge, but after seeing the scene inside the room, he immediately withdrew. The highest honor should be given to the groom first.
Fireworks gently landed on his shoulders, covering his entire body. Rong Chengzhou, dressed in a sharp black suit and holding a bouquet of pink and purple flowers, walked steadily through the falling fireworks, his deep gaze fixed only on the bride in front of him.
The proposal was made in military uniform, which imposed many restrictions.
At this moment, all he wants is to give her a normal wedding that she can take photos of as a keepsake, as her lover.
He walked slowly to the bedside, knelt on one knee, and presented the bouquet: "Peipei, marry me."
Jiang Mingxue smiled and accepted it, nodding.
Loud applause and blessings erupted in the room instantly.
Rong Chengzhou stood up and placed a tender kiss on her forehead.
He then bent down, picked her up, carried her through a long corridor filled with double happiness symbols, and got her into the wedding car.
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In the Jin Pavilion banquet hall, Jiang Mingxue, dressed in her wedding gown, waited outside to enter, with her father and mother beside her. She did not seem nervous.
She just hadn't looked at the wedding ceremony schedule and didn't know what to do next.
"Don't worry, your mother and I will lead you to the center of the stage together in a moment," Jiang's father reassured her softly from the side.
"Okay." Jiang Mingxue nodded.
On one hand, she was grateful to Rong Chengzhou for his thoughtfulness, which was that unlike others, he didn't just let his father hold her hand, but instead had both parents see her off.
The bells rang out from inside the banquet hall. The flower girl lifted the long train of her wedding dress behind her. Jiang Mingxue took a deep breath, took her parents' hands, and waited quietly at the door.
A moment later, the banquet hall door was gently pulled open.
She held her breath, but what she saw was not the long flower-lined path she had imagined, but Rong Chengzhou's handsome face.
A dazzling white light emanated from behind him, landing on his shoulders and outlining the sharp lines of his suit.
He slowly lowered his hand, looked at the bride outside the door with a faint smile on his lips, took two steps forward, and stood in front of her.
Jiang Mingxue stood there in astonishment, this was completely different from the procedure her father had described.
Jiang's parents were not surprised at all, as if they had known all along, and smiled as they handed Jiang Mingxue's left hand to him.
Instead of waiting for her to walk towards him, he personally came out to greet her, took her hand, and walked down the red carpet with her.
Layers of white gauze and crystal chandeliers hung above the banquet hall, casting dappled light throughout. Tables and chairs on either side were covered with matching silk tablecloths, and vases held pink and white roses and eucalyptus leaves, filling the air with a delicate floral fragrance.
Jiang Mingxue's hand was tightly enveloped by Rong Chengzhou's warm and strong palm, and even though she didn't know the procedure, she was no longer nervous.
Rong Chengzhou deliberately slowed down, following her rhythm, and the couple walked hand in hand slowly towards the stage.
Inside the banquet hall, several photographers and videographers were flashing their lights incessantly.
He wasn't wearing his military uniform today, so he was free to take photos.
A thunderous applause erupted from below the banquet hall, gradually subsiding only after they had stood in the center of the stage for a long time.
The emcee, quick-witted and eloquent, created a lively atmosphere, eliciting several rounds of laughter from the audience before getting to the main point: "Next, let's give a round of applause to the officiant of this wedding ceremony—the groom's flight instructor, Instructor Lu, to deliver the wedding speech for the newlyweds!"
Amidst enthusiastic applause, Instructor Lu, dressed in a solemn Zhongshan suit, slowly walked onto the stage, holding a standing microphone with tears in his eyes: "I originally thought that my useless legs would never be able to leave Haining in my life. I never expected that my student would actually fly over to pick me up when I just joked that I wanted to attend their wedding. He even asked me to be their witness. For this alone, I have no regrets in this life."
In the second row of the audience, two tables were set up by comrades in military uniforms. Xing Kaiyu had been helping out and hadn't had a chance to ask, "Hey, where's the commander? I haven't seen him yet. I thought the commander would be the officiant."
"I don't know, I didn't see him when I came."
Xing Kaiyu scratched his head: "Strange, could something have delayed us?"
His comrades shook their heads: "I don't know. But Instructor Lu is older than the commander, so even if the commander were here, it wouldn't be his turn."
Xing Kaiyu: "You're right."
On stage, Instructor Lu continued, "I first met my bride in Haining. This guy was secretly eyeing my retirement pension in order to earn money for his wife's medical expenses. No matter how I advised him to take care of his health, he wouldn't listen. But when Xiao Jiang showed him some concern, he would be overjoyed and even told me, 'I can disobey my instructor, but I can't disobey my wife.'"
At this point, Instructor Lu became furious: "You all be the judge! What sins did I commit in my past life to have taken in such a rebellious disciple!"
The audience burst into laughter instantly, and Rong Chengzhou also raised the corners of his lips.
After venting his frustrations, Instructor Lu returned to a serious tone: "But, as angry as I am, I'm also happy for him that he was able to marry such a wonderful girl as Xiao Jiang. My legs recovered thanks to her meticulous treatment; otherwise, I would be on stage in a wheelchair right now."
"Before this, I couldn't figure out what kind of girl I, this arrogant and rebellious disciple, could possibly be interested in. But when I saw Xiao Jiang in Haining, I finally understood. She's the one."
"During the ten-plus days I spent with Xiao Jiang, the young girl spoke and acted softly, but she also had a tenacious spirit that refused to give up. She was gentle, beautiful, kind, and brave, and excellent in every way. No wonder my rebellious disciple didn't listen to me; after all, I wasn't as gentle and beautiful as his wife."
Laughter erupted from the audience again. Instructor Lu offered his heartfelt blessings: "I'm going back after the wedding. I don't know how many more times I'll see them in this lifetime. Only husband and wife are the only couple who can stay together for a lifetime. I hope that you will know and love each other after marriage, work together, and live a beautiful and fulfilling life."
Finally, let us offer our sincerest blessings to the newlyweds, wishing them a long and happy marriage and a lifetime of love!
Applause erupted, and Jiang Mingxue and Rong Chengzhou hugged and thanked Instructor Lu one after another.
The elderly man, who is over seventy years old, was still willing to travel such a long distance to attend their wedding in person.
Just as Instructor Lu finished speaking, a furtive figure suddenly appeared at the comrades' table, crouching low as he entered through the back door.
Xing Kaiyu asked in surprise, "Hey, Commander, why are you only arriving now?"
They acted like they were doing it secretly, as if they couldn't be seen by others.
Commander Yuan waved his hand dismissively and said, "There was a traffic jam on the way."
After the wedding ceremony concluded, the emcee led the guests in a warm-up lucky draw. Just as they were about to continue the proceedings, he suddenly received an urgent instruction and went on stage to say, "We originally only had one officiant for today, but the groom's superior has just made time to attend the wedding, so we'll add another officiant today. Please welcome Commander Yuan to give a speech to the couple!"
Commander Yuan had barely sat down when he was called upon. When the big screen showed him, he was stunned for a moment. It took him a while to react before he took the microphone from the emcee. Instead of going on stage, he stood below the stage and cleared his throat: "Ahem... Actually, this brat didn't even send me an invitation. I had to pester the political commissar to come."
"Huh? Why?" Whispers rippled through the audience. Jiang Mingxue looked at Rong Chengzhou with a puzzled expression. At first, she really thought that the commander had something to do and couldn't make it.
Everyone at those two tables exclaimed in unison, "Brother Rong really didn't send it to you?!"
The commander originally didn't want to talk about these embarrassing things in public, but since Rong Chengzhou had given him face by letting him be the officiant, he couldn't very well continue pretending.
He straightened his expression and took the initiative to explain: "Because I didn't approve his request for leave for his wedding this time. I wanted him to go back after participating in the Golden Darts Tournament, so I threatened to punish him if he didn't listen. But this brat got cocky and left on the spot, which made me so angry that I almost had a high blood pressure."
Jiang Mingxue's eyes widened slightly as she looked at Rong Chengzhou in disbelief: "Why didn't you tell me?"
Rong Chengzhou squeezed her hand tightly. If she knew, she would definitely persuade him to postpone the wedding: "I don't want you to keep making concessions for me. This is my own decision, so you don't need to blame yourself."
Jiang Mingxue looked up at him, her heart pounding like it was being pricked by countless needles. Her eyes were glistening with tears.
It turns out that he was under so much pressure in the army in order to marry her in the fall.
Everyone understood immediately upon hearing the commander's words.
The political commissar, who was of equal rank, said bluntly, "Oh, then it's only right that we don't send you an invitation."
Even the usually timid Xing Kaiyu couldn't help but complain: "I'm not trying to be mean, Commander, but you're really good at breaking up couples. You've been punished twice for Rong Ge's marriages. Last year, you gave Rong Ge a major demerit for getting his marriage certificate without reporting it, and now that they've finally managed to hold a wedding, you not only called the groom back halfway through, but you also gave him another punishment."
Taking advantage of not being in the military, he boldly clicked his tongue and said, "This is really inhuman."
Jiang Mingxue received two explosive news reports in quick succession and looked up at Rong Chengzhou.
She never imagined that the punishment Rong Chengzhou received last year was also because of her.
Overwhelmed with guilt, she looked up at Rong Chengzhou and said, "I'm sorry..."
Rong Chengzhou was somewhat helpless, never expecting that Xing Kaiyu, this big liar, would spill everything out like this.
He turned to look at her and reassured her, "It's just a golden helmet; I already have several."
Jiang Mingxue didn't believe it; the punishment would be recorded in her file forever, how could it be as simple as just a golden helmet?
The audience members below the stage joined in the condemnation:
"Exactly! It's better to tear down ten temples than to break up one marriage. How could the commander do things this way!"
General Rong, sitting at the head table, squinted at the question and asked, "Little Yuan, is that so?"
Although he had always supported Rong Chengzhou in prioritizing national affairs, his granddaughter-in-law had indeed suffered a lot of injustice, and the military still had to be accommodating when necessary.
Although General Rong had been retired for many years, he still enjoyed high prestige in the military. Commander Yuan quickly explained, "I was just trying to scare him. Wasn't it all for the honor of the army? In the end, I didn't really punish him!"
The crowd calmed down a bit. It was reasonable not to report the incident and punish the person, and the temporary recall was also understandable. Only the last time they went back on their word and made threats was a bit too much, but fortunately, it did not cause any substantial consequences.
Jiang Mingxue breathed a slight sigh of relief, but Rong Chengzhou still missed a Golden Darts competition because of her.
Rong Chengzhou reached out and squeezed her shoulder, took the microphone away, leaned close to her ear and whispered comfortingly, "Don't be sad, I'll bring you back next year and give it to you as a wedding anniversary gift."
Jiang Mingxue sniffed: "Okay, you said it yourself."
Rong Chengzhou chuckled and couldn't help but reach out and pinch her cheek.
All eyes were on Commander Yuan. Now that his grievances had been cleared, the commander seized the opportunity to complain: "You all be the judge! This brat gave me the cold shoulder, and I magnanimously let it slide, but he's holding a grudge. The deputy commanders all received invitations, but I, the commander-in-chief, didn't. If you're not going to send them, then don't send them to anyone! What do you mean by deliberately sending them to the deputy commanders but not to me?"
Commander Yuan was furious just thinking about it: "I've been in the army for most of my life, and I've never seen a soldier as difficult to deal with as him!"
Everyone could tell that Rong Chengzhou was doing it on purpose.
Soft laughter rang out from below the stage; everyone was chuckling.
Rong Chengzhou raised the microphone. Since the wedding was already underway, he took the opportunity to give the commander a way out: "I'm sorry, Commander, I was wrong about what happened last time."
He was referring to the tough stance taken against the commander, not the decisions made.
When Commander Yuan heard the emcee ask him to be the second witness, his anger subsided considerably. He gave a haughty snort and continued speaking into the microphone:
"I've met Xiao Jiang, and he and Xiao Rong are a perfect match. I didn't mean to break them up; I just wanted him to go home later. That morning, I said to him, 'Isn't getting married in winter the same?' And guess what he said?"
Several people in the audience chimed in, "What are you replying to?"
The commander shouted, "He told me he'd wear a wedding dress in winter because his wife gets cold!!!"
He emphasized his words, adding a touch of humor, which elicited another burst of laughter from the audience.
"Oh my, I didn't expect Brother Rong to be so considerate," his comrades teased with laughter.
Rong Chengzhou smiled but remained silent. These were indeed his words, and there was nothing to hide.
"I knew as soon as I heard that this kid was completely finished." The commander was both angry and amused. "I can't lead this soldier anymore. I'll have to rely on Xiao Jiang from now on."
Jiang Mingxue lowered her eyelashes and hid behind Rong Chengzhou. She really didn't know that her husband would say anything outside.
“It’s almost time.” Commander Yuan raised his hand and glanced at his watch. “Although I didn’t receive an invitation, I’ve come here openly and honestly, not empty-handed.”
Xing Kaiyu: "What's wrong, Commander? You don't mean you've prepared a big gift, do you?"
"You're right, it really is a great gift, and there are two of them."
Commander Yuan kept it a secret.
Receiving Jiang Mingxue's questioning gaze, Rong Chengzhou shook his head slightly.
He didn't know what kind of big gift it was.
Having piqued everyone's curiosity, Commander Yuan smiled smugly and clapped his hands three times.
As the final note faded, the banquet hall doors were pushed open again, and the sound of orderly footsteps filled the air.
Three air force servicemen in dark blue uniforms marched in, their star insignia shining solemnly in the warm light.
The officer leading the way held a sandalwood plaque in both hands. The three characters "First-Class Merit" engraved in gold lacquer and edged with red silk shone brightly under the lamplight.
It's not "Family of First-Class Merit," but "First-Class Merit," because it's a medal awarded to an individual.
"Report!" The crisp sound of military salutes broke the noise of the wedding. Two teams of officers stepped forward and handed two "First-Class Merit" plaques to the couple.
Commander Yuan stood below and spoke solemnly into the microphone:
"Comrade Rong Chengzhou has achieved outstanding results in major military missions in 2025 and has been awarded a first-class merit. Congratulations!"
"Comrade Jiang Mingxue took the lead in the 2025 flood relief efforts, risking her life with her outstanding parachuting skills to jump alone into a remote, isolated mountain forest. Overcoming extremely harsh conditions, she rescued 26 trapped disaster victims and provided medical treatment to thousands more. Her contribution to disaster relief was exceptionally outstanding. Although Comrade Jiang is not a military officer, given that she made her contributions as a member of the Air Force support team and is a military family member, the ministry has decided to award her the title of 'First-Class Merit.' Congratulations!"
As soon as he finished speaking, even more thunderous and loud applause erupted from the audience, lasting for a full three minutes.
Amidst the buzzing applause, Jiang Mingxue's head throbbed with excitement: "Why is there one for me too?"
Rong Chengzhou clapped his hands together, his eyes shining with obsidian light as he looked at her, even happier than if he had received a first-class merit: "Because Comrade Jiang is kind and brave, and spared no effort to save the people, you deserve a first-class merit."
Air Force officers personally pinned red honorary sashes on them. Jiang Mingxue blinked, still somewhat dazed, as if she were dreaming. At the same time, she remembered something else and hurriedly looked towards the main table.
As expected, Old Master Jiang had already run to the table where Rong Chengzhou's comrades were sitting, and amidst a thunderous and incessant round of applause, he loudly asked Commander Yuan:
What did you just say?
"Who did you say received a first-class merit award for skydiving? You said my granddaughter can skydive?"
"My granddaughter?!"
He pointed to his own nose, emphasizing the word "I".
Jiang Mingxue pressed her forehead in despair, not knowing how Commander Yuan answered her, wishing she could disappear into the ground on the spot.
This wedding has been followed by three or four explosive news stories, and now that her secret is out, she doesn't know whether to be happy or sad.
She was happy that she and Rong Chengzhou had both received first-class merit awards, but saddened that she was about to go home to face trial.
More than three minutes later, the applause finally subsided, and everyone was still immersed in the shock of this grand ceremony.
"This is truly a great honor! The couple receiving two first-class merits at the same time is a real source of pride for their family."
"That's right. I never expected that the bride, who looks so delicate and frail, is actually a skydiving expert."
"Otherwise, how could you have won over your nephew?"
"You're right."
"......"
"Wow, my sister-in-law is amazing!" Yu Feijie exclaimed from the front row.
He was one of the few people on the field who knew Jiang Mingxue could skydive. At the time, he only knew that she was good at skydiving, but he never expected her to be this good.
There's a saying in the military: Third-class merit is received standing up, second-class merit is received lying down, and first-class merit is received by the family.
This means that receiving a First-Class Merit is almost always a matter of life and death, and most First-Class Merits are awarded posthumously; those awarded to living individuals are extremely rare.
It's not surprising that Rong Chengzhou got it; he's risking his life in the sky every day.
However, the fact that Jiang Mingxue, a non-military member, was able to obtain it shows that this mission was indeed very difficult and dangerous.
"Silence, silence." Commander Yuan looked at the guests below the stage, who were all convinced of the generous gift he had given them, and whose displeasure at not receiving an invitation had long since dissipated. "I want to emphasize again that, since this involves military secrets, please try not to upload any videos of soldiers you take today to the internet."
The wedding banquet was attended by people from both families who knew each other: "Don't worry, we definitely won't distribute the money randomly."
After giving these instructions, Commander Yuan raised an eyebrow at Rong Chengzhou on the stage: You'd better give me a good toast later.
Upon receiving the message, Rong Chengzhou nodded obediently, a rare occurrence for him.
After the first-class merit awards were presented, Commander Yuan handed the USB drive in his hand to the emcee: "Oh, right, there's also a video of blessings spontaneously recorded by the people in the disaster area of Nancheng."
The emcee took it and plugged it into the computer.
The screen displayed, in turn, the beautiful homes rebuilt in the disaster area, as well as two pregnant women rescued by Jiang Mingxue, a little boy who got separated from his mother with a cut ankle, an old lady rescued by Rong Chengzhou, and many other familiar faces.
The young mother, still in her postpartum confinement period, held her swaddled baby and said gratefully, "Dr. Jiang, my baby is already a month old. Thank you for saving us so bravely. Good deeds are rewarded, and you will surely have a happy life. I wish you a happy marriage and a lifetime of love!"
"Doctor, I've found my mom! You really didn't lie to me. Thank you for treating our injuries. I wish you a happy marriage and hope you can come back to Nancheng to visit us sometime."
"Thank you, young man, for saving me and my granddaughter. The Chinese People's Liberation Army is truly great! I thought I was going to die soon. Fortunately, we have you, the people's soldiers. I wish you and Dr. Jiang a happy marriage and a lifetime of happiness!"
"......"
Each person was limited to fifteen seconds, but the video played for a full fifteen minutes.
Those present had all been following the flood disaster, and seeing this video evoked strong emotions in them.
Jiang Mingxue watched the video of the last patient with a sense of relief, her eyes already moist without her realizing it.
This is the second surprise of the day.
She never expected to receive so many blessings at her wedding.
A hand with distinct knuckles reached out, holding a tissue, and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
After more than an hour of ups and downs, it was finally time for the oath-taking ceremony.
Rong Chengzhou held Jiang Mingxue's hand with one hand and took the microphone with the other: "My wife probably didn't write her wedding vows, so I'll say them for her today."
Jiang Mingxue opened her mouth, then suddenly remembered that there was such a thing as wedding vows. No one reminded her, and she couldn't remember them at all.
Rong Chengzhou glanced at her sideways and chuckled softly, "I knew I was right."
A blush instantly crept onto Jiang Mingxue's cheeks, and she shyly covered her face.
The audience burst into laughter. Rong Chengzhou stepped forward to shield her before slowly speaking: "Actually, my marriage with Peipei was just an accident. We got our marriage certificate on the first day we met. I went on a mission the next day and didn't come back for a year. I saw her again in Haining. To be honest, my wife didn't recognize me after bandaging my wound. She asked me if I looked familiar and if she had seen me somewhere before."
Jiang Mingxue hid behind Rong Chengzhou, wishing she could dig a hole and bury herself in it. Laughter erupted from the audience and lasted for a long time.
Jiang Mingxue was furious and took the microphone from the emcee: "It was you who didn't reply to my messages for two months first."
Rong Chengzhou smiled and immediately exposed her: "So you deliberately waited 41 days to reply to me?"
He discovered by chance that Jiang Mingxue had replied to his messages exactly 41 days after he handed in his phone. He found it hard to believe; he couldn't imagine that the gentle and kind Dr. Jiang would be so vengeful.
Jiang Mingxue coughed lightly and took the microphone: "Let's talk about it when we get home."
The sound, however, came out softly from Rong Chengzhou's microphone.
The wedding party laughed and shouted, "No, just say it here! Let us all hear it!"
After taking the opportunity to finish his accusations, Rong Chengzhou decided to stop while he was ahead: "My wife is shy, so please keep your voices down."
"Huh—" the crowd scoffed.
Rong Chengzhou continued, "Actually, I originally wanted to include a segment where the bride recognizes the groom today, but I was afraid she would mistake someone else again and the wedding would fall apart, so I decided to remove it."
Jiang Mingxue lowered her head and covered her face, looking around as if she wanted nothing more than to gag him with a cloth.
Instructor Lu laughed heartily: "You're quite self-aware, kid."
Xing Kaiyu laughed so hard he almost fell over, only then realizing that the two of them had been faking it all along.
"Hey, by the way, Rong-ge," he said, standing up while chuckling and clutching his stomach, "did you find out later what your wife saw in you?"
This is a very subtle question; every point is teetering on Jiang Mingxue's minefield.
Rong Chengzhou smiled but remained silent, keeping everyone in suspense: "Guess."
Xing Kaiyu: "Because you're handsome?"
Rong Chengzhou turned to his wife, who was hiding behind him, and asked, "Peipei, is that a factor?"
Jiang Mingxue blushed and casually said, "Maybe one percent?"
Rong Chengzhou looked at her quietly without saying a word.
"..." Jiang Mingxue had no choice but to raise the price further, "How about five percent?"
At least 5% of people admitted he was handsome. Rong Chengzhou reluctantly accepted this answer and turned to him, saying, "That's not a large percentage."
Yu Feijie guessed, "Is it because you have good physical strength?"
Rong Chengzhou chuckled very softly.
The meaning is self-evident.
Not only did she not like him, she also complained about him every night.
Song Shaojun took the baton: "Is it because you're a pilot that they have a soft spot for you?"
Rong Chengzhou shook his head: "That's not right."
None of them guessed correctly, so they turned to Pei Yichuan and asked, "Brother Pei, why don't you guess one too?"
Pei Yichuan thought for a moment: "Is it because you're never home?"
Rong Chengzhou nodded slightly: "It's barely even remotely related."
The entire army was wiped out; no one could have guessed it.
The wedding party shouted, "Stop keeping us in suspense, tell us what happened!"
Rong Chengzhou tilted his head and asked, "Wife, should we tell them?"
Jiang Mingxue lowered her voice and threatened, "Rong Chengzhou—!"
The man on stage chuckled softly, "Sorry, my wife won't let me say that."
The four of them shouted in unison, "Get out—!"
Instead of getting angry, Rong Chengzhou smiled and continued, "At first, we really didn't have any feelings for each other, but I don't know when it started, I got used to letting her know I was safe after getting off the plane, used to seeing her as soon as I looked up at the dining table, used to taking her to work at seven o'clock every day and picking her up from get off work at five o'clock. I have to admit, between us, I was the one who fell in love with her first."
“My wife is a very warm and brave person. She will support my career without wavering; she will hug me without minding that I am dirty; she will travel alone from the north of the city to see me in the middle of the night; she will not want me to be in a difficult situation, so she replaced the door-blocking with beautiful fireworks.”
“I often think, what have I done to deserve such a wonderful wife?”
Jiang Mingxue was deeply moved. Rong Chengzhou was not a sentimental person, yet he had said so much on this occasion.
She squeezed his hand tightly, and without using the microphone, whispered beside him, "Because you deserve it."
Rong Chengzhou turned his head and smiled back at her, his dark eyes reflecting only his beautiful wife: "Before I met her, my mission was to be loyal to the country. After I met her, my mission did not change, except that I had her."
“Please bear witness for Chengzhou.” He turned his head, and his deep voice came through the microphone.
He solemnly promised all the guests in the audience:
"For the next few decades, I will be loyal to the country and to Mrs. Rong."
Two streams of tears flowed down Jiang Mingxue's face. Ignoring the stares of others, she stood on tiptoe and embraced him.
Sitting in the audience were her parents, relatives and friends, Lao Lin, Instructor Lu, the Xiaobuding family who had come all the way from Ancheng, Ning Jialing who had flown back from England overnight, her university mentor whom she hadn't seen for many years, her colleagues from the clinic with whom she had worked for many years, and good friends from all over the country...
Because of Rong Chengzhou's profession, he deliberately reduced the scale of his wedding, yet he still received countless wedding wishes.
Today is a day of double celebration; even the plaque for the First-Class Merit Award comes in pairs.
From a marriage certificate to a marriage between two people.
The wedding was grand and unforgettable.
The ceremony is now complete.
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