The atmosphere on stage was incredibly lively.
Perhaps it was the glamorous opening by the superstars that set a fiery tone for this grand event, igniting the subsequent programs like a fire in winter, overflowing with enthusiasm, stirring up everyone's emotions, and making them eager to try.
The moment Zhu Shuang stepped onto the stage, though she wasn't dressed in glamorous attire, her simple and genuine nature, characteristic of a rural girl, was immediately apparent. She was like a warm ray of sunshine in winter, comforting yet gentle.
She tilted her head slightly, took a deep breath, and then opened her voice to sing the well-known song "Bless You": "Bless you, may every day be colorful, may your heart be filled with all good things, and may all beauty last forever."
Below the stage, Yu Jingya gazed at Zhu Shuang, her eyes seeming to travel through time. Those bright eyes reminded her of her past self. Instinctively, she tightened her grip on Liu Feng's hand beside her, as if only in this way could she firmly grasp this steady happiness.
Just then, a group of brightly dressed bridesmaids came over, found Yu Jingya, and invited her to come on stage to sing together.
Yu Jingya looked troubled, shook her head slightly, and politely declined their suggestion.
The bridesmaids, however, were not about to give up. With a quick thought, they came up with another idea: "If you don't want to go on stage, then let the best man dance for us instead."
Upon hearing this, Yu Jingya couldn't help but chuckle, saying with a hint of teasing, "Did you guys have your eyes on that best man all along, which is why you came to me indirectly?"
Liu Feng watched this scene from the sidelines, afraid of getting involved, so he made an excuse and quietly left.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he turned around, he bumped into Zhu Shuang, who had just finished her performance and was about to leave.
Zhu Shuang's cheeks were flushed, like ripe apples, a blush born from the excitement and shyness after the performance.
She lowered her head slightly and said softly, "Liu, I didn't know your family was so rich. You're definitely a tall, rich, and handsome guy. You've really kept your wealth hidden! This luxurious scene today almost made me forget my lyrics. I really can't believe it... After I finished singing, I thought I'd come and say goodbye to you. I feel so warm inside having the opportunity to sing on such a stage today."
Liu Feng smiled and replied, "Thank you for your blessing. Your performance today added a lot to the wedding."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Shuang gently smoothed the hair on her forehead, then looked up at Liu Feng with a mixture of anticipation and trepidation, and asked, "Could you help me get my brother and Sister Mei's autographs? I've liked them since I was little, and I would be overjoyed if I could get their autographs."
Liu Feng nodded without hesitation and agreed: "Of course, please wait a moment."
Having said that, he turned and strode quickly toward the back room. Finding an exquisite handbag in a corner, he gently waved his hand, and a faint light flashed, causing the "signed CD" from the magic gourd space to fall steadily into the bag.
He looked around again, grabbed a souvenir, and then hurriedly returned.
Upon arriving at the entrance of the wedding tent, Liu Feng handed the bag and the wedding favors to Zhu Shuang.
Seeing this, Zhu Shuang pointed to the gift and said, "I don't need this, I have one."
Liu Feng explained with a smile, "These gifts are extra. Some classmates couldn't come, so they're filled with wedding candies and fruits. You can eat them for them and share in the joy."
Zhu Shuang hesitated for a moment, but ultimately accepted it.
Curious, she opened another handbag, revealing four neatly arranged CD cases. She carefully pulled one out, her eyes widening in surprise as she glanced at it. The autographs of her brother, Anita Mui, and other stars were clearly visible. Her voice trembled with excitement: "These are all for me?"
Liu Feng smiled and nodded: "Yes, other classmates have them too, let's all be happy together."
Finally, Liu Feng beckoned to Ma Wen, whispered a few words to him, and asked him to drive the Rolls-Royce to take Zhu Shuang home.
After Zhu Shuang got into the car, it slowly started moving. She glanced back at the person standing at the door seeing her off, her eyes filled with longing. After a moment, she sat up straight and calmed herself down.
At this moment, Zhu's father was standing at the door of his house, leaning on his cane, chatting with a woman wearing a floral jacket.
The woman asked with a smile, "Brother Zhu, when is Teacher Zhu coming back?"
Just as Mr. Zhu was about to answer, he saw a black Rolls-Royce speeding towards them. The car body gleamed dazzlingly in the afterglow of the evening sun, so bright that it made him squint.
After the car came to a smooth stop, Ma Wen quickly got out and respectfully opened the car door for Zhu Shuang. After Zhu Shuang got out, he got back into the car and drove away.
The woman's eyes widened in surprise as she asked, "Teacher Zhu, where did you come from? Who's driving that car? It's quite impressive!"
Zhu Shuang said, "I don't know him well. I think his surname is Ma. A classmate of mine asked him to drive me back. Here, Aunt Wang, have some wedding candy. Today is my classmate's wedding." As she spoke, she grabbed a handful of wedding candy from her handbag and handed it to Aunt Wang.
Aunt Wang took the wedding candy and asked curiously, "Oh, you don't know each other? Today is really a good day for a wedding. I heard that many couples in our county have chosen to get married today. There was even a wedding that was on TV, it was incredibly grand, I think it was in Liu Village, and the groom's name was Liu something?"
Zhu Shuang then replied, "His name is Liu Feng."
Aunt Wang slapped her thigh, suddenly realizing, "That's right, it's Liu Feng. I saw him on TV, he's really handsome! You know him too?"
When Zhu's father heard this name, he couldn't help but sigh. The words Zhu Shuang used to murmur at home seemed to echo in his ears like the tolling of a bell.
"Dad, do you know? There's a really handsome boy in my class."
“A boy in our class got into Peking University. His grades were about the same as mine, so how did he get in all of a sudden? Did he work really hard in private?”
"How could he be so stupid? He disappeared after getting into Peking University? The newspapers said he went up the mountain to cultivate Taoism."
"Dad, I saw that classmate today."
These words from the past surged through Zhu's father's mind like a tide. He looked at his daughter with heartache; how could he not understand the thoughts she had kept hidden in her heart all these years?
Zhu Shuang noticed her father's gaze, lowered her head slightly, and replied to Aunt Wang, "Liu Feng is my high school classmate. I just came back from his house."
Aunt Wang's mouth dropped open in surprise: "Huh? Your classmate!"
After a moment of silence, Zhu's father said, "Your Aunt Wang came this time to introduce you to someone. The young man seems like a good person. Why don't you go and meet him?"
Zhu Shuang responded softly, "Mmm..."
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