The wedding ceremony between Liu Feng and Yu Jingya was successfully completed amidst the blessings and cheers of the crowd. The two smiled at each other. That smile contained sweet memories of their past togetherness, as well as beautiful expectations for the years to come.
The deepest longing is in the gaze.
It feels like we've met before in a past life.
The beginning and end of this life are already predetermined.
A deep affection from a past life is carried on in this one.
At this moment, they were unaware of the numerous discussions surrounding the wedding, and even if they had, Liu Feng wouldn't have cared. The turmoil and noise of the world are ultimately fleeting; only the smiles and happiness of those around them are truly precious.
The wedding banquet begins.
A burst of cheerful, festive music filled the air, and the spacious banquet hall was packed with guests, the tables neatly arranged. The dishes on the tables were a feast for the eyes and the palate, steaming hot, the aroma of wine mingling with the fragrance of food, tantalizing the taste buds of every guest.
On stage, the melodious sounds of traditional Chinese string and wind instruments filled the air, while dancers, adorned in flowing costumes, gracefully moved about. Guests savored delicious food while immersing themselves in this audiovisual feast.
With an elegant demeanor, Liu Feng took Yu Jingya's soft, boneless hand, smiled, and began to toast each table.
Along the way, Liu Feng noticed many unassuming and reserved unfamiliar faces. They were simply dressed, yet each was a powerful figure in their respective fields. Zhang Kaitai introduced them to him one by one.
"This is an internet giant, that is a financial tycoon; there are also software experts whose products sell well all over the world; a titan in the communications field, a legendary figure in the medical field... These people usually live a secluded life, but now they have all gathered here."
Liu Feng greeted Yu Jingya one by one. Yu Jingya's gaze towards Liu Feng softened from time to time, revealing admiration and pride.
Walking to a table, Liu Feng saw the gambling king sitting there, with Brother Zhang, Sister Mei, Lin Xia and others beside him.
Liu Feng stepped forward to toast each person. Finally, he expressed his gratitude for the courtyard house in Kyoto that the gambling king had gifted him.
The gambling king smiled and said, "Today is your wedding day, a joyous occasion. You will surely have endless glory in the future. This is just a small token of my appreciation."
The city party secretary, Secretary-General Zhou, and County Head Wen also attended to offer their congratulations. As they looked around, they were overwhelmed by the powerful aura of the distinguished guests.
These people can increase the GDP of Xianshan County several times over with a stomp of their feet. Their wealth and power subtly control the pulse of the times.
Liu Feng seemed to have read their minds. He calmly beckoned his second brother, Liu Xingyi, to accompany him, and said with a smile to the city secretary, "I have some initial ideas for developing the southern part of the city. This is just the beginning, and I hope to get the support of the city and county leaders."
Upon hearing this, County Chief Wen was overjoyed and raised his glass first: "Mr. Liu, this is a great thing that will benefit the whole county! We will definitely cooperate fully."
The city party secretary and Secretary-General Liang also raised their glasses, their hearts filled with emotion: This man was their golden phoenix, their god of wealth, from their remote mountain village.
By this time, footage of the wedding banquet had been broadcast across the country on television. The smiles on Wang Juan's parents' faces gradually faded as they watched the event.
Wang Cheng gritted his teeth inwardly: With such connections and influence, why didn't they say so sooner? He had worked diligently for many years as a section chief, yet he had always been unable to advance further, feeling like he was stuck in a quagmire. Now, thinking back, if he had had this help earlier, why would his career have been so difficult?
Only then did he realize that his colleague Liu Xingyi was actually Liu Feng's second brother, and a strange sense of crisis surged into his heart like a tidal wave. He could only hope that his son-in-law's connections were also strong enough to bring him some political resources and pave the way for him.
At the same time, Zhou Haoming saw Secretary Liang on television and was instantly stunned. He hadn't been able to be his own witness at his wedding, but now he was at Liu Feng's wedding banquet, leaving him feeling disappointed and heartbroken.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Liu Feng's high school class monitor, Yuan Zhihao, was also getting married today. Many classmates and teachers came to congratulate him, and he was full of ambition and beaming with joy. He thought that by marrying the daughter of the bureau chief, he could rise to prominence and become unparalleled among his classmates, becoming the envy of everyone.
However, witnessing the extravagance and shock of Liu Feng's wedding, and seeing the bigwigs from all walks of life coming to congratulate him, he realized that he was a frog in a well, and his former sense of superiority vanished in an instant.
When all the teachers, students, and classmates who knew Liu Feng witnessed his wedding, they were all deeply moved. They felt as if the classmate who had been admitted to Peking University back then had returned.
After visiting each table, Liu Feng and Yu Jingya walked hand in hand onto the stage.
They stood side by side, raising their glasses to the guests in all directions. Liu Feng's voice was loud and clear: "We are honored by your presence today. My wife and I toast to you all, wishing you good health and freedom from illness and disaster."
Before the words were even finished, waiters quickly moved among the guests, refilling everyone's glasses. The guests also stood up and said in unison, "Let's drink to this together."
Just as everyone raised their glasses to drink, a mysterious glint flashed in Liu Feng's eyes, and he quietly took out a round and crystal-clear pill from his sleeve. The pill emitted a strange fragrance, and with a gentle turn of his fingertip, it instantly turned into thousands of fine dust, which drifted and scattered into everyone's wine, like celestial dust falling.
In a corner near the entrance to the wedding tent, two ragged old men sat quietly around a small table laden with fish, meat, and other dishes. They were wolfing down their food, as if they hadn't had a proper meal in a long time.
These two were vagrants from the neighborhood, and Liu Changqing specifically instructed the waiters to treat them the same way and not to neglect them. The two men also raised their wine cups and drank them down in one gulp.
In an instant, they felt a sweet, warm current flow into their throats. Then, it was as if all the cells in their bodies were awakened and leaped joyfully. The diseases that had plagued them in the past melted away quietly, like ice and snow meeting the sun. Their bodies felt lighter than ever before, as if they had been reborn.
They instinctively looked down at their hands; the chilblains that had covered them had scabbed over and peeled off with a gentle touch, revealing new skin. The two exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with astonishment. They quickly stood up and bowed towards the stage, their gratitude evident in their actions, though they said nothing.
Afterwards, they carefully packed up the remaining food and wine on the table, slung their worn-out cloth bags over their shoulders, and the two of them, drunk and limping, left.
As they left, one person clapped bamboo clappers, and the other hummed a song:
"Arriving at Willow Village, I looked inside. A screen wall stood within the gate, and on the screen wall, a phoenix perched. The male nodded, the female called, their calls echoing in the wedding hall. The wedding hall, the bridal chamber, where a pair of mandarin ducks lay. The top scholar father lay at the north end, the top scholar mother at the south. Today I'm lucky, seeing the Qilin bringing a child. Next spring, when the weather warms, I'll surely see it again..."
After one person finished humming, another sang: "Willow Village screen wall, phoenix tree, phoenixes roost in the flower hall. Today we borrow the joy and fortune, next year will surely bring good luck."
The guests present also felt something different; they felt a warm current flowing through their bodies, sweeping away their ailments or fatigue, leaving them feeling incredibly refreshed.
The crowd exchanged bewildered glances, their eyes filled with amazement, and they felt an even greater sense of awe for the mystery and extraordinary nature of Liu Feng's family.
The wedding banquet, filled with surprises and awe, continues...
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