Chapter 28 We Got Married
After getting their marriage certificate, they went straight to the photo studio next to the Civil Affairs Bureau. As soon as they entered, Lu Tingxiao said to the photographer, "Master, take a picture!"
When the photographer saw the young couple coming in, he was handsome and beautiful, and they looked like a perfect match: "Comrades, are you taking wedding photos?"
"Yes, let's take wedding photos!" Lu Tingxiao said happily.
"Do you want color or black and white? There are domestic and imported color films, and there is also a kind of colorized black and white photos. Which one do you want?"
"How much does the master charge?" Jiang Ruoxi asked.
"Domestic color film is 1 yuan per sheet, imported color film is 1.2 yuan per sheet. The cost of coloring black and white photos varies according to the size of the photos. A 2-inch photo is 1 yuan per sheet, a 5-inch photo is 3 yuan per sheet, and an 8-inch photo is 10 yuan!" The master gave the two people a quote.
"Then let's use imported color film!" Lu Tingxiao made the final decision. They were not short of money anyway.
"Okay, come here, both of you sit on the chairs, get closer together, the male comrade turns his head slightly to look at the female comrade, okay, let's do another one while standing!"
"Okay, take another one!" Lu Tingxiao replied.
"Come on, the man will stand on the left, and the woman will stand on the right. The man will gently hold the woman's waist with his right hand and look down at her. The woman will gently lean on the man and look up at him. OK, we're ready... all set!"
"Excuse me, sir. How long will it take to pick it up? We are in a hurry," Lu Tingxiao said to the photographer.
"How many sheets do you want to wash? How big do you want them?"
"I want two sheets as well. How big is the largest color sheet you can print?"
"The largest color print I can print is 7 inches, which costs 4 yuan per sheet. I also have 5 inches, which costs 1.5 yuan per sheet. Expedited printing costs an additional 3 yuan!"
"Okay, then we'll print one 5-inch and one 7-inch film from each negative!" Lu Tingxiao said.
"I came back to pick it up four days later, and the total was 22.4 yuan!"
"Okay, Master, here's the money!" Lu Tingxiao took out some money and handed it to the photographer.
The photographer borrowed the money, counted it, and said to Lu Tingxiao and Jiang Ruoxi, "I wish you a happy marriage!"
"Thank you!" Jiang Ruoxi thanked the photographer and took out a handful of candy and handed it to him.
Time flies. On that sunny and breezy day, April 16th became one of the most important moments in Jiang Ruoxi and Lu Tingxiao's lives. Relatives and friends gathered together to witness this grand wedding full of love and warmth.
Jiang Ruoxi was wearing a red dress, simple and elegant, with light makeup on her face. The makeup on her face was done by Jiang Ruoxi herself. She really couldn't appreciate the makeup of this era. She also did her own hair, which was dotted with small red flowers. Her face was filled with a happy smile as she waited on the bed for Lu Tingxiao to pick her up.
Someone shouted, "The groom is here to pick up the bride!"
Lu Tingxiao brought a large wedding procession to the Jiang family. The front door of the Jiang family was decorated with lights and colorful lanterns, creating a festive atmosphere. Jiang Ruoxi's four brothers were waiting at the door early, with serious faces.
As soon as Lu Tingxiao got out of the car, Jiang Jinghuai crossed his arms and spoke first: "It's not that easy to take my sister away. Tell me, why can you give her happiness?" Lu Tingxiao stood tall and straight with a firm look in his eyes: "Don't worry, big brother, I will take care of Ruoxi for the rest of my life, give her the best life, and never let her suffer any grievances."
Jiang Jingyi refused to give in and took out a chess set: "Only if you win this game of mine will you be eligible to enter." Lu Tingxiao smiled and accepted the challenge calmly. The game went back and forth, but Lu Tingxiao was quick-witted and pressed forward step by step, eventually winning.
Cousin Wen Yifei followed up: "Sing a song for Ruoxi. Only if you sing well can you see my sister!" Lu Tingxiao cleared his throat and sang "Returning from Target Practice" in a sonorous and powerful voice. As soon as the song was finished, applause broke out.
At this time, his second cousin Wen Yiyang crossed his arms and pointed to the empty space next to him: "Do 200 standard push-ups to prove that you have the strength to protect my sister and will not let her be bullied by others!" Lu Tingxiao walked to the empty space without saying a word and completed the task in a neat and standard manner.
The four brothers looked at each other, finally smiled, and stepped aside to make way: "You've passed the test, go in and pick up Ruoxi. I'll make it clear in advance, you are not allowed to bully our sister after marriage. If you bully her, we four brothers will not let you go!"
Lu Tingxiao was filled with joy and strode into the house to greet his beautiful bride. Every step she took seemed so light and graceful, as if the whole world existed only for her. When I opened the door, I saw Jiang Ruoxi sitting on the bed in a red dress. At that moment, it seemed as if Jiang Ruoxi was the only one in the world.
"Hurry up and put shoes on the bride!" everyone shouted.
Lu Tingxiao found the shoes and carefully put them on Jiang Ruoxi, fearing that he would hurt her feet. After putting the shoes on Jiang Ruoxi, Lu Tingxiao and Jiang Ruoxi walked hand in hand, lightly and firmly, to Jiang's father and mother. They stood tall and their faces were filled with happiness.
The two men stood side by side and first bowed deeply to Mr. and Mrs. Jiang. This bow is full of their respect and gratitude for their elders. Then, Jiang Ruoxi gently picked up the teacup on the table, handed it to Jiang's father with both hands, and said in a gentle and crisp voice: "Dad, please have some tea, Mom, please have some tea!" Jiang's father and mother smiled with relief, took the teacup, took a sip, and then handed her a thick red envelope.
When it was Lu Tingxiao's turn, he also respectfully offered him tea in a loud and powerful voice, "Dad, please have some tea. Mom, please have some tea!" Jiang's father and mother took it with a smile, tears of emotion flashing in their eyes, and also stuffed the prepared red envelope into his hands.
Next, Lu Tingxiao looked at Jiang's father and mother and shouted solemnly and affectionately, "Dad, Mom, from today on, I will be loyal to my wife and our family. I will resolutely obey the arrangements of the country and the army, and will also work hard to take on the responsibilities of the family. While defending the motherland, I will do my best to protect you and love you, and keep you from any harm. No matter what difficulties I encounter, I will not back down, and I will use my tenacity and courage to support our family, and accompany you hand in hand until we grow old together."
After hearing Lu Tingxiao's oath, Jiang Ruoxi said, "I will also fully support your career, understand you, tolerate you, and protect our little family. I will respect both parents, handle family affairs, and let you serve in the army with peace of mind. I will be proud of you, and no matter how long the wait is, I am willing to face the ups and downs of life with you, support each other, work hard for our family happiness, and never regret it!"
After hearing their vows, there was warm applause and blessings. Their hearts were filled with joy, and they were full of longing and expectation for their future life.
At this moment, Jiang's father and mother confidently handed Jiang Ruoxi over to Lu Tingxiao: "Okay, okay, okay, you are all good children. In the future, you must discuss things with each other and communicate in a timely manner if there are any problems. Don't care about other people's opinions. Your life is your own. This is the only way to live a good life!" Jiang's mother advised earnestly.
"We will, Mom!" The two looked at each other and said solemnly.
"Dad, Mom, we're going out!" Jiang Ruoxi said reluctantly.
Jiang's father and mother also knew that if they didn't send their daughter out, they would miss the good time, so they reluctantly sent Jiang Ruoxi and her husband out. After watching them leave, they felt empty in their hearts.
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