However, at night, I found that she was still wide-eyed and could not fall asleep for a long time. I couldn't help but feel a little regretful, maybe I told her too many profound things that she could not understand at the moment.
On the next morning, Qingwan looked a little tired. She curled up in bed lazily, reluctant to get up.
I gently advised her to rest today, and I needed to return to Wenzhou city to carry out the task assigned by Wang Yanshu.
With the help of navigation, I arrived at Wenzhou Ouhai Logistics Park smoothly. All kinds of parcels shuttled along the busy sorting line, and were then loaded onto logistics vehicles in order to be sent to all parts of the country. It was a prosperous and busy scene.
I had an in-depth discussion with the person in charge of the logistics park and learned in detail about the operation mode here and the cooperation mode with various express delivery companies. While listening, I carefully wrote down the key contact methods in my notebook in case of any need.
At the same time, I also used a DV to capture some necessary scene materials, and planned to integrate these materials into a PPT for reference by county decision makers.
After finishing these tasks, I decided to go to Wenzhou Shoe City for a visit as it was still early. Walking through the bustling stalls, I was overwhelmed by the variety of shoes. Looking at these comfortable shoes, I suddenly had the idea of buying a pair of sports shoes for myself and Qingwan.
These days, long walks have really made my feet feel tired, and a pair of comfortable sports shoes will undoubtedly relieve the discomfort. In a store, I carefully selected a pair of blue sports shoes for myself and a pair of pink ones for Qingwan. After trying them on, I felt that they fit well and were comfortable, so I happily paid.
During the casual chat with the shop owner, I mentioned my impression of Wenzhou shoes during college, which were almost crudely made, counterfeit, and even "weekly shoes". After listening to me, the shop owner smiled and told me that today's Wenzhou shoes are very different from the past. Not only are they novel in style and diverse in function, they are also sold all over the world.
I curiously asked the shop owner how the sales of Wenzhou shoes were in Northeast China. He told me that not only was the market in Northeast China huge, but even the Russians wholesaled a large number of shoes from here and sold them back home.
These words instantly inspired me, and I began to think about how to establish connections with the shoe-making companies here and attract them to build factories and start businesses in the development zone.
So I went to the Shoe Capital Industrial Park and decided to visit these companies in person. In order to promote investment more efficiently, I made a beautiful investment brochure at a nearby typing and copying shop and distributed it to each company in the industrial park.
It was not until the evening that I returned to Furong Village with a fruitful harvest to reunite with Qingwan.
Arriving in Xiamen, Qingwan and I chose the dreamlike Gulangyu Island as our home, a romantic island known as the "Piano Island". For Qingwan, the piano is her beloved and silent friend, and I am eager to accompany her on a dream journey of endless respect and pursuit of music.
And I had already quietly woven an extraordinary ceremony in my heart, secretly planning it since the day I arrived, striving for perfection in every detail, and all of this was done quietly without Qingwan's knowledge, just to give her an eternal surprise.
That day, the sky was clear and the sun was gentle, as if even nature was adding color to this wonderfully prepared surprise. I was secretly grateful for this providence and my mood was high.
At dusk, I left early on the pretext of preparing a romantic dinner under the stars, while she left a little later and was picked up by a car sent by the hotel.
When she appeared on the Beacon Hill Beach and stepped onto the elaborately laid red carpet, her eyes sparkled with childlike curiosity and indescribable excitement. At that moment, she became the most dazzling star in the world.
Two uniformed waitresses led her into the dressing room and put on a flawless white wedding dress. The wedding dress and she seemed to be one, and under the soft light, she looked like a holy angel descended to the world, so beautiful that it was breathtaking.
Just at this moment, the curtain of the makeshift podium on the beach opened slightly, and I walked towards her slowly, wearing a custom-made dress and holding a bouquet of carefully selected roses, with every step following the rhythm of dancing.
Qingwan's eyes were filled with incredible surprise, and she exclaimed in surprise. I held her hand tightly, led her to the stage, then knelt on one knee, gently handed her the bouquet, and took out a dazzling diamond ring from my pocket and carefully put it on her. At that moment, time seemed to have stopped for us.
Just at this moment, Tchaikovsky's "Boatboat Song" sounded melodiously on the white grand piano. The notes jumped like waves lapping at the shore, gentle and affectionate.
I looked at her lovingly and asked softly, "Will you marry me?"
Qingwan burst into tears and nodded excitedly. At that moment, the light of happiness kept shining in her eyes.
I stood up and gently held her in my arms. Our eyes met and our lips were locked. The overwhelming love reached its peak at this moment. We hugged each other tightly, and the thunderous applause and cheers of the guests rang out around us. It seemed as if the whole world was blessing us...
At that moment, I knew that we had found each other's destined eternity.
This sudden wedding was like a dream, immersing Qingwan in infinite happiness and she was reluctant to wake up from this sweet dream.
On the way back to the hotel, she leaned on my shoulder tenderly and said softly, "Today, I really feel like a bride."
I kissed her forehead and said, "You are the most beautiful bride. Two years ago, I had nothing, but luckily I walked into marriage with you. At that time, I owed you a wedding."
She sighed and said, "You have never owed me a penny. You gave me a home full of love and warmth, a dream princess, and more importantly, you gave me..."
Without waiting for her to continue, I gently pressed my lips against her soft lips.
When we got back to the hotel, she playfully asked me to wait in the lobby and agreed to knock on the door in five minutes.
I was full of curiosity, but didn't want to refuse her, so I stood in the lobby, waiting, staring at the ticking second hand on my watch.
When I knocked on the door, she opened it. The light in the room was soft and dim. There was an exquisite cake on the table. The flickering candlelight reflected her gentle smile.
"Happy birthday to you!" She stepped forward and whispered her blessing.
I was stunned for a moment, and she reminded me: "My birthday star, today is the tenth of February, your birthday."
I held her in my arms, with unprecedented emotion in my heart. This is undoubtedly the most unforgettable day in this journey of more than 30 years.
I said, "My magical bride, how on earth did you work your magic to make the cake appear here so suddenly?"
She smiled and explained, "While you were out this afternoon, I had quietly asked the hotel staff to help prepare this surprise. Now make a wish and blow the candles."
I slowly approached the cake, clasped my hands together, closed my eyes and made a sincere wish: I hope my Qingwan will be healthy forever, even if it requires me to give everything I have.
On this day, we tacitly agreed to create a surprise for each other at the end of this precious journey of human beings walking hand in hand, and we didn't want to leave any regrets.
Many years later, I was wondering why I was so affectionate towards Qingwan. The answer is self-evident: she was considerate and gentle enough!