As we bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new, time flies by like a white horse galloping past a crack in the wall. It seems like only a blink of an eye has passed, and we have quietly crossed from the cold winter at the end of the year to the very end of the first month of the lunar calendar.
The lively and bustling sounds of New Year's greetings on the first day of the Lunar New Year still echo in my ears.
The children's brand-new pockets were still full of candy, the sweet marks of which lingered as if the laughter and joy of that moment had not yet faded. The scene of neighbors exchanging New Year's greetings seemed as if it had just happened yesterday.
Before we knew it, the calendar pages turned one after another, and time had quietly arrived at the 28th day of the first lunar month.
Today, the Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch are in harmony, which is the Gengyin year, the Jimao month, and the Renxu day, making it an auspicious day for marriage.
Before dawn, Yu Jingya got up early.
She gently pushed aside the curtains, gazing at the still-deep, inky night sky outside the window, her heart filled with anticipation and trepidation. The pre-dawn silence was broken by the occasional crowing of roosters; the tranquil morning seemed to be waiting for something.
She gazed at herself in the mirror, her eyes filled with both anticipation and a hint of nervousness. This day held the most important moment of her life.
The room was filled with a faint floral fragrance, the sweet scent of flowers carefully selected for the wedding, a truly delightful aroma.
Yu Jingya's thoughts drifted back to the moments she had known and gotten to know Liu Feng, and those beautiful memories flashed through her mind like scenes from a movie.
A smile unconsciously crept onto her lips.
A few moments later, footsteps sounded outside the door, breaking the silence of the room. Yu Jingya thought it was her mother and sisters, but when the door was gently pushed open, Lin Xia was the one who came into view.
She wore a purple cheongsam, her long, glossy black hair was piled high, and a gold hairpin inlaid with warm jade was pinned in her hair. A few tassels hung down from the hairpin, swaying gently with her movements, showing her classical elegance.
"Jingya, we're starting to do your hair and makeup," Lin Xia said gently, her voice carrying a hint of older sisterly concern.
"Thank you, Sister Lin." Yu Jingya responded with a smile, the slight tension in her heart quietly dissipating at that moment.
Lin Xia smiled gently, then turned around and instructed, "Today is Jingya's big day. Here are some red envelopes and wedding candies as a small token of our appreciation. Please join in the joy and everyone do your part."
As soon as he finished speaking, several waiters filed in carrying plates full of red envelopes and wedding candies. They went from inside the house to outside and offered wedding candies and red envelopes to everyone they met.
The two photographers who were squatting at the door also accepted the red envelopes and wedding candies, and casually unwrapped one of the candies to eat.
Yu Jingya's friends gathered around, holding red envelopes, their laughter filling the air.
"Wow, I got a red envelope as soon as I woke up!" one of the sisters said with a smile. The moment the others took the red envelopes, they knew there must be a lot inside, and then they started offering their blessings all at once.
"Jingya, you look so beautiful today. You're sure to be happy."
May you grow old together in happiness and be forever united in heart.
Looking at her sisters, Yu Jingya felt a warm current well up in her heart and replied with a smile, "I'm not wearing any makeup, am I that beautiful?"
"You're the most beautiful!" The sisters laughed in unison, showering each other with blessings.
Amidst laughter and chatter, the waiters brought hot water. The makeup artist then began preparing the bride, including cleansing her face, applying foundation, setting her makeup, drawing her eyebrows, and styling her hair.
Meanwhile, other makeup artists were busy doing the bridesmaids' makeup and hair.
The bridesmaids' makeup was exquisite and natural, with their eyebrows shaped into delicate crescent moons, resembling willow buds just beginning to bloom in spring, fresh and elegant.
The eyeshadow is a warm pink shade, the light color blending out from the eye socket, like the clouds on the horizon, giving the eyes a lively and spirited look. The eyeliner is finely drawn along the lash line, with a slightly upturned corner, like a graceful swallow's tail, making the eyes look even brighter and more expressive.
A light pink blush swept across her cheeks perfectly captured the girl's shyness and vitality.
Applying a soft, dusty rose lipstick to the lips won't overshadow the bride, but will still showcase a friendly and charming allure when smiling.
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