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Zhang Hongmei lowered her head, and after a while, she raised it again. Wang Xinyi didn't know the truth of the matter, but one of her statements made sense. Since she had decided to get married in this life, marrying someone like Zhang Shouyi would be like a sparrow turning into a phoenix.
The two of them are about to separate, and several years is not a short time. If I come back, and Zhang Shouyi is still the same Zhang Shouyi, then the two of them can try to be together.
Zhang Hongmei felt like she had finally seen the light after the storm, and the frustration and confusion she had felt earlier were gone.
"Aunt Wang, don't worry. It's just that I'm a little unaccustomed to the sudden change in my identity, but it's okay. I know what to do."
Zhang Shouyi, hidden in the shadows, finally felt at ease. He had coaxed and deceived his beloved girl into his side, but he still felt uneasy. It would be best if someone could comfort her. No matter how much he said, if the girl didn't want to open up, it would all be in vain.
“Hongmei, it’s good that you can think positively. To put it bluntly, you still have several years to recover.”
"Yes, I know what to do. I won't get stuck on this anymore."
"Okay, okay, let's go to the kitchen. We have to have dumplings tonight. No matter what, today is a big day for you."
"Hehe, a happy occasion? I don't think so. I feel like I'm being forced into this." Zhang Hongmei muttered as she followed Wang Xinyi into the kitchen.
Zhang Shouyi emerged from the shadows, watching Zhang Hongmei's departing figure. He narrowed his eyes. "Trying to get rid of me? Dream on. How could I let go? I'll hold on tight for the rest of my life."
Dinner was served promptly at 6:30 this morning, but there was a ritual beforehand.
Today is Zhang Shouyi and Zhang Hongmei's wedding day. Although there are no gongs and drums, no firecrackers, no white horse and sedan chair, and no distinguished guests, the most important ceremony must still be held.
Although there is now a rejection of feudalism, traditional ceremonies are still held at home.
Gu Chuanming sat in the seat of honor, while Zhang Hongmei and Zhang Shouyi knelt before him, holding up the tea that Wang Xinyi had handed them.
"Grandpa, have some tea." The two said in unison, raising their teacups at the same time.
Gu Chuanming first took the teacup from Zhang Hongmei, drank it all, and then picked up a file folder from the coffee table next to him. "I'm a grown man, careless and not thoughtful enough, so I'm sorry you had to go through this. Grandpa has prepared your dowry, it's all here. We don't need a man to support us; we can support ourselves, so we can hold our heads high in front of Zhang Shouyi. In the future, no matter what you do right or wrong, Grandpa will always stand behind you, your strong support, so don't worry."
If he has wronged you in any way, don't worry, Grandpa will do everything in his power to get revenge and give you justice.
After speaking, he stood up and helped Zhang Hongmei up. He took her hand and helped her sit down.
Zhang Hongmei was quite touched. No matter what happens in the future, at least now she has an elder who is there to support her and believe in her.
Gu Chuanming sat down and took the teacup from Zhang Shouyi, but only dipped his tongue in it.
“Zhang Shouyi, you are in a high position now and will go even further in the future, but remember, no matter how powerful you become, as this girl’s elder, I will not allow you to do anything to wrong her. I have the ability to support my granddaughter and the ability to get revenge for her.”
To be honest, I regret it now. I've never been married in my life, nor have I ever paid attention to marriage matters. So today, you took advantage of me, and my granddaughter suffered. But I agreed then, and I won't go back on my word now. So, I'm going to make my demands of you now.
"Grandpa, please tell me," Zhang Shouyi said with particular sincerity.
"My request can be described as very simple, but it can also be described as the most difficult. I require you to be loyal to Zhang Hongmei alone, to be good to her for the rest of your life, and to pamper and tolerate her."
"Hehe, Grandpa, this is very simple for me. I can definitely do it. I can also promise you that no matter what happens in the future, I will always put Zhang Hongmei first and will create a pure and peaceful environment for her so that she can live a carefree life in her later years."
Gu Chuanming stood up and helped Zhang Shouyi up. "Okay, I believe you. Just don't make me regret it later."
"Don't worry, there will be absolutely no chance to regret it. I will spoil the woman I love rotten."
The simple ceremony ended, and everyone watching was thinking to themselves, "This leader is really something." Especially Xiao Li, who had been by Zhang Shouyi's side for several years and knew Zhang Shouyi best, found it unbelievable to see him kneeling down to offer tea. But when he thought that the person sitting in the seat of honor was Gu Chuanming, he didn't think too much about it.
When she saw that Zhang Shouyi was being harassed but didn't complain and even made a guarantee, she thought the leader's wife was really amazing. She knew before that the leader had his eye on that young girl, but she didn't expect her leader to be in such a hurry. Was he afraid that she would run away?
After the tea ceremony was completed, everyone sat around the table. Tonight's dinner consisted of dishes from a traditional wedding, but there were no raw dumplings. Zhang Hongmei was too young, and no one dared to tease Zhang Shouyi, so everyone sat together and happily ate their meal.
Wang Xinyi served Zhang Hongmei a bowl of soup. Zhang Hongmei didn't ask about its effects, but it was probably a soup for women's health and beauty.
"Grandpa, we're so happy today, shall I have a drink with you?" Zhang Shouyi asked Gu Chuanming ingratiatingly. Although they were only related by marriage, Gu Chuanming valued him highly. Zhang Shouyi had used some tricks to easily obtain Gu Chuanming's treasure, so it wouldn't hurt to be nice to him now.
"Okay, let's each have a drink, you and me. I've almost completely given up alcohol these days."
"Brother Zhang, Grandpa has given up drinking, so you shouldn't drink either, right?"
"Okay, whatever you say. But I'm so happy today. Even though we don't have the custom of drinking from the same cup together, I still want to have a drink by myself. This day is so meaningful to me."
"It's alright, just a little drink to keep Shouyi company. How can we not have a sip at such a joyful moment?"
Having said all that, Zhang Hongmei said no more, picked up her rice bowl, and ate.
The two of them really did each have their own bowl. Afterwards, they picked up their bowls and ate dumplings.
"Grandpa, these dumplings are delicious today, they're filled with three kinds of seafood, would you like a few?"
"Okay, I've been busy all afternoon, and I'm actually a little hungry. Let's all eat."
Zhang Shouyi already knew Zhang Hongmei's tastes very well, so he picked up two more for her, then took a sugar packet, broke it in half, and handed half to Zhang Hongmei.
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