Chapter 61
61.
If the timing weren't so bad, Guan Yue would have loved to ask: Cheng Lingjun, why are your parents here?
But asking Cheng Lingjun wouldn't work, so Guan Yue turned her gaze to Cheng Erjie, who shrugged innocently, indicating that she didn't know either.
Guan Yue had no choice but to go with the flow. The actions she had planned a thousand times became clumsy under this sudden shock. Fortunately, she didn't really embarrass herself and successfully brought the groom to her home.
The guests waiting at Guan Yue's house also stared wide-eyed, but clearly, they were more adaptable than Guan Yue and quickly composed themselves, becoming enthusiastic spectators.
This was Cheng Lingjun's second time here, and both times they came to the same place. The only difference was that the first time they came, they didn't even have to enter Guan Yue's house, but this time they had no trouble and went straight into Guan Yue's house.
Wen Lin supported Cheng Lingjun's arm and led him step by step into Guan Yue's house. Cheng Lingjun couldn't see, but his father could see it all clearly.
Guan Yue's home was very clean, and could even be described as brand new.
It was clear that all the tables, chairs, and furniture had been replaced. Moreover, not only had the exterior been repaired, but the interior had also been renovated. Although he hadn't entered Guan Yue's house when he last visited, the exterior looked very different from what it was now.
These discoveries were not only seen by him, but also by Cheng Xiu, who muttered to herself, "At least I have some insight."
Wen Lin secretly pinched her, and Cheng Xiu immediately shut her mouth. They walked with the guests to the main hall.
Guan Yue didn't invite many people, but everyone had a smile on their face and sincere eyes. It was clear that they were all her good friends. When they saw them coming, they all congratulated them and invited them in.
Standing at the front was an elderly woman with a solemn yet kind expression. Judging from the people around her, she was the village chief.
When the village chief saw them coming, he quickly asked Wen Linchengxiu to sit in the seat of honor and introduced himself. He was indeed the village chief of Dahuai Village, named Rui Xi.
Village Chief Rui smiled and said, "Now that we are both elders witnessing the marriage of these two young people, it is a kind of fate. If Guan Yue does anything wrong in the future, we hope that the two in-laws will forgive us and correct us."
Wen Lin and Cheng Xiu knew that Guan Yue had no relatives, but they never expected that she could actually persuade the village chief to act as her elder. Moreover, judging from the village chief's words and expressions, he was obviously very close to Guan Yue, and the things he said were no different from those of a real elder.
Cheng Xiu was naturally unwilling to lose face in front of outsiders. From the moment she entered the house, she wore the dignified and amiable demeanor of a scholar. Seeing that the village chief was speaking so politely, she also said, "Young people all have their faults, and so does my Ling Jun. I hope the village chief will take good care of him."
Cheng Xiu finally showed some insight, and Wen Lin felt relieved. After all, Ling Jun was going to stay in Dahuai Village for a long time, and it would be a good thing for him to be on good terms with the village chief. Moreover, the village chief had already asked them to be in-laws, and her relationship with Guan Yue... was really close.
Sure enough, Rui Xi's smile deepened, and after a few polite exchanges, the three of them sat down together.
There were originally only two seats at the head of the table, but Rui Xi had already heard someone tell her that Cheng Lingjun's parents had arrived, so she had someone bring an extra chair, which was placed next to Cheng Xiu's.
The three were already seated, waiting for the newlyweds to complete the ceremony.
Guan Yue held Cheng Lingjun's hand, looking at the gratified Rui Xi and the somewhat complicated yet relatively calm Cheng Xiuwenlin, and inexplicably thought of her own mother.
She was my mother in the modern world before I traveled through time.
She imagined her mother sitting there, watching her wedding take place.
Guan Yue hadn't missed modern life for a long time. Instead, every minute and every second here, she could only see her mother's face in her dreams.
She thought she had forgotten the joys and sorrows of her past life, but when she missed her mother, all those joys and sorrows came rushing back.
I really, really want to see you again.
Mother.
"I bow to Heaven and Earth!"
"Bowing to the parents twice!"
...
Guan Yue offered teacups to Rui Xi, Cheng Xiu, and Wen Lin, one by one, and then to... her mother.
Then, holding the hand of the love of his life, he entered the bridal chamber.
The wedding was simpler than Guan Yue had imagined. She didn't invite many people, only some villagers she had some prior acquaintances with. There was no commotion, and the ceremony was simply celebrated in a joyful atmosphere.
The meal was simple, and after everyone finished eating, they said goodbye. Guan Yue and Cheng Lingjun saw them off at the door.
Wen Lin also said that the groom should not come out, but since it was a farewell to a loved one, Cheng Lingjun insisted on this, so no one said anything more, and everyone walked to the door together.
After hesitating for a long time, Cheng Lingjun finally asked, "Father, Mother, why...why are you here?"
They had parted on bad terms last time, and he thought he was going to break ties with his parents forever. But to his surprise, they appeared in front of him on this day and were even willing to participate in their wedding ceremony.
Cheng Xiu snorted, unwilling to explain, but Wen Lin smiled and said, "You are our son. If we didn't come, wouldn't we be unworthy of being fathers and mothers?"
"father……"
Wen Lin continued, "Your father and mother...we have wronged you before, Ling Jun. We did push you too far. Your father has long since given up on letting you return to the Li family. It's just that your mother—alright, alright, you don't need to glare at me like that. At this point, what can't we say?"
Wen Lin's next words were directed at Cheng Xiu, who, after hearing his words, could only remain silent and walk to the side.
Wen Lin sighed, "You know your mother is stubborn. Your father and mother didn't expect you to forgive us, but since you insist on taking this path and choosing this person, your father has no other requests. We only hope that you can find happiness and joy in this life."
As he finished speaking, Wen Lin gripped Cheng Lingjun's hand tightly. His burning body temperature enveloped Cheng Lingjun, who gazed into his eyes without saying a word for a long time.
"Alright, alright, you're a father now. Don't act like a little kid, needing your father to comfort you?" Wen Lin patted Cheng Lingjun's shoulder and said easily.
He turned around and began explaining his plans to return home to the two Cheng sisters. Cheng Xiu, who had remained silent, walked past Cheng Lingjun. Cheng Lingjun assumed she still didn't want to say anything, but unexpectedly, as she brushed past him, she said, "I didn't say you absolutely had to go back to the Li family..."
The voice was so soft that Cheng Lingjun probably wouldn't have heard it if he hadn't been right next to her, let alone anyone else. Clearly, Cheng Xiu was deliberately speaking for him to hear. Was this an explanation? Or... a defense?
Before Cheng Lingjun could figure it out, Cheng Xiu had already walked up to Wen Lin and the two Cheng sisters. Her face still showed a reserved and stubborn expression, as if even so, she still disagreed with her son's marriage. Wen Lin couldn't help but say something again, but Cheng Xiu did not respond.
Cheng Lingjun was somewhat amused and exasperated. He knew that his mother had already humbled herself before him, but she certainly didn't want others to know that she had humbled herself in order to save face. Therefore, this misunderstanding was likely to continue for a long time.
The group talked for a while longer until it was time to part ways. It would be too late if they didn't go back soon, so they separated.
Cheng Lingjun and Guan Yue slowly walked back. He had already taken off his wedding clothes, and there was still some makeup left on his face. It was Wen Lin who had applied it for him. If Wen Lin hadn't come, there would have been no way to find a box of rouge in his room.
Cheng Lingjun doesn't like wearing makeup, and Wen Lin naturally knows this, which is why he brought some and advised that it would look better on occasions like this. Cheng Lingjun didn't refuse. His parents' arrival caught him off guard, but he didn't dislike what they were saying.
Cheng Lingjun found it hard to describe his feelings when he saw Wen Lin and Cheng Xiu. He was happy and angry at the same time, but when the words came out, he didn't know what to say. A bittersweet feeling welled up inside him. He wanted to vent his anger and tell them to go back, but he also wanted to bury himself in his father's arms, just like when he was a child. In the end, he did nothing. His parents seemed to have forgotten the unpleasantness in Guazi Alley and tacitly helped him prepare.
This is the second time...
His parents were with him then. He thought it wouldn't happen again this time, but they still came. Cheng Lingjun's resentment and anger dissipated instantly. Even though he couldn't completely agree with his parents' ideas, he felt that it was fine as it was. They... were still a family.
Cheng Lingjun stopped in her tracks; she had arrived home.
This time it wasn't his original home, but Guan Yue's home, which was also his home.
Guan Yue took his hand and led him inside. The house had already been cleaned up by the village chief and the Cheng family. Cheng Lingjun wanted to help, but everyone stopped him and told him to rest in the room. If they hadn't been leaving and Cheng Lingjun had wanted to see them off, they probably wouldn't have even let him leave the room.
Li Guang was already drowsy. Although children are energetic, they can't stay awake for long. At this moment, he could barely stand up even when leaning on Cheng Lingjun.
Cheng Lingjun held him in her arms, intending to help him wash up, but stopped herself before she could do so.
This...this is not the house he is familiar with, it is Guan Yue's home.
He didn't even know where to get water, let alone fetch water to wash up.
Just as Cheng Lingjun was about to get up and look for it, Guan Yue came out of the house and said, "The water is ready. Why don't you take Xiao Guang for a bath together?"
Guan Yue stood somewhat awkwardly at the door, unsure of what to do. Cheng Lingjun and Li Guang were now living in her house; they would be family from now on. She and Cheng Lingjun were getting married.
What do you do after getting married?
Guan Yue's mind was starting to churn. She vaguely knew something, but hesitated to step forward. In short, she should first heat up the bathwater for them and make the beds. Being a good wife and mother should be the right thing to do, right?
However, the ideal wife and mother in this world should be Cheng Lingjun... right?
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