When Lin Hongtao saw the aunt and sister-in-law hugging each other, his nose felt a little sore, but he did not say anything, but his eyes were full of determination.
Xu Jianguo became more and more satisfied with Lin Hongtao's performance. He did not like people who made promises at every turn. Instead, he preferred people like Lin Hongtao who kept things in mind and expressed themselves through practical actions.
As a relative of a martyr and a highly educated person with a master's degree, Lin Hongtao will naturally have the right to priority in housing allocation after he joins the unit. Xu Jianguo naturally knows this.
But despite this, after discussing with Wen Sitian, he decided to prepare a house for the young couple. After all, no matter how good a building is, it is not as comfortable as a courtyard house with its own door and courtyard.
After all, after the two get married, they may have children within two or three years. When the children grow up, Xu Jianguo does not want his eldest nephew or niece to have no place to run around in the future.
This happy feeling of having a yard to run around in is definitely something that children born in high-rise buildings in later generations cannot experience.
After sending Lin Hongtao and Lin Hongxia away, as expected, Erya, Funiu and the three little ones in the family burst into tears in the living room when they learned that their eldest sister (eldest aunt) would be getting married soon and moving to another place to live.
Even Xu Zhengyang (Wenwen), who has the calmest personality, was wiping away tears for the first time in his life.
Xu Ping'an, who was about to enter the second grade, hugged Daya's legs and cried, not letting her leave.
In the end, it was Daya who held him in her arms and said that he could go to his aunt's house to play anytime and anywhere in the future. Only then did the little guy stop crying.
In this way, the marriage between Daya and Lin Hongtao was basically settled.
The next thing to do is to find a suitable time to inform relatives and friends of the good news.
At night, Daya lay alone on the bed in her room. The bright moonlight covered the windowsill like silver frost, but it could not illuminate the melancholy in her heart.
Her thoughts were like a runaway horse, traveling freely between the past and the future.
Thinking back to those innocent dreams of childhood, the beautiful fantasies of future life were like the twinkling stars in the distant sky, out of reach yet full of temptation.
Now, love and studies have been reaped, and happiness seems to be within reach, but why is the sadness in my heart getting stronger?
The sadness of parting was like a haze, covering her soul, and she could feel the pain with every breath.
In another corner of the city, Lin Hongtao was also tossing and turning in the dark, unable to fall asleep.
Daya's tears were like a sharp sword, deeply hurting his heart.
As a man who also has a younger sister, he can understand Daya's feelings very well.
This understanding comes from his knowledge of Daya's personality. He knows what the two sisters experienced in their childhood, which made them feel insecure.
So when you are about to leave home, it means you are about to leave the place that can give you a sense of security, and you will inevitably feel panic and anxiety in your heart.
This has nothing to do with love or not, it’s just a deep dependence on familiar environment and family.
Lin Hongtao lay on the bed, looking at the moon hanging high in the sky, and silently swore in his heart that he would use his whole life to build a solid fortress of love for Daya to protect her from all the storms in the world.
He kept sketching out the blueprint of their future life in his mind, and gradually fell asleep. The corners of his mouth involuntarily curled up slightly, as if he had encountered something that made him happy in his dream.
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As the news of their marriage spread, on July 31, 1977, which was Sunday, the 16th day of the sixth lunar month, relatives and friends flocked to Xu Jianguo's home.
Originally, today's family dinner was supposed to be held in the couple's new home in Zhuanta Hutong, but because the old man was there, Xu Jianguo finally decided to change the venue to his own home in the Security Bureau compound.
It is much more convenient in terms of both safety and convenience.
Su Dingshan, Wu Tianlong, Wang Huaian, the old man and others all gathered together. The old men and women alone filled two large tables.
Ma Guoliang and Dong Jixiang came with their families upon hearing the news. Even Wu Dajiang, who was far away in Jinzhou, took the trouble to rush over.
In addition to these people, there are Lu Chuan, Qin Zhan and Zhao Hongtu from the Health Bureau.
Liu Zhijiang, president of Jingzhou 501 Hospital, and Tian Yongjiang, vice president.
Huang Hai, director of the Security Bureau, Wan Chongshan, deputy director, and Wei Guoqiang from the National Security Bureau also rushed over after receiving the news.
For a moment, the Xu family yard was filled with laughter and was extremely lively.
Everyone sat around a table filled with delicious food, clinking glasses, filled with good wishes for the newlyweds.
The old man sat at the head of the table, gazing lovingly at the newlyweds. He took the lead, raised his glass, and spoke, "Hong Tao, Daya, you were born at the right time, both talented and knowledgeable. You have a long road ahead of you. You should support each other, build a bright future for your family, and contribute to your country. This glass of wine, Grandpa toasts you, and I hope you will grow old together, loving each other as always."
As soon as he finished speaking, cheers rang out one after another. Daya's cheeks were as red as the sunset glow in the sky. Lin Hongtao held her hand tightly, looked at the old man with a firm gaze and said, "Please rest assured, Grandpa. I will accompany Daya with my whole heart and forever!"
As a round of applause rang out, Su Dingshan followed closely behind. He had a smile on his face and said sincerely: "Daya, Hong Tao, you two seem to be a pair made in heaven. Today I toast to you. May the years be gentle to you for the rest of your lives. May your love be like spring flowers, gorgeous and eternal, and every morning and evening filled with sweetness and warmth." After speaking, the old man raised his head and drank the wine in the glass.
"Thank you, Grandpa Su!" the young couple said, and then drank the wine in the glass.
Seeing this, the others also picked up their glasses and drank.
After Su Dingshan sat down with a smile on his face, Wu Tianlong, the loudest of the group, stood up again. He spoke in a voice as powerful as a bell, "We old guys have watched Daya grow up. She's kind-hearted like the warm spring sun. Hong Tao, you must cherish her. May your marriage be happy, and may you have a son soon. May this spark of happiness burn brightly in your little home forever."
"Thank you, Grandpa Wu!"
Wang Huaian narrowed his eyes slightly, his smile brimming with wisdom. "Although the times are changing, as a couple, you will stand firm as a rock with your unity. May your love grow stronger and stronger over the years, like fine wine, which becomes more fragrant with age."
"Thank you, Grandpa Wang!"
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