Zhang Xiang did not expect Song Youying to confess her feelings to him at this time.
He remained silent for a while before saying, "Song Youying, I appreciate your kindness towards me. But I had a girlfriend before, and I haven't completely forgotten her. I don't want to be unfair to you, nor do I want to hurt you."
Upon hearing this, Song Youying felt somewhat saddened.
But she also understood that Zhang Xiang was an honest and responsible person.
She said, "Zhang Xiang, I know you've had girlfriends before. But I believe time heals all wounds. I'm willing to wait for you, until you forget her, until you're willing to accept me."
Zhang Xiang looked at Song Youying; her eyes shone with unwavering determination. He was moved by her courage and sincerity.
He said, "Song Youying, I am very grateful for your trust and support. I will carefully consider your words and try my best to forget the past. But I cannot make a promise to you because I don't want to disappoint you."
Hearing this, Song Youying felt a little disappointed. But she also understood that Zhang Xiang was someone worth waiting for.
She said, "Zhang Xiang, I believe in you. I will wait for you until you are willing to accept me."
Zhang Xiang looked at Song Youying, whose eyes shone with tenderness. He was moved by her determination and persistence.
He said, "Song Youying, thank you. I will try my best to become a better person so that you will be worth waiting for."
"Youying, you really don't mind his past relationship?"
After the educated youth's gathering, on the way home, Song Ziqing directly asked Song Youying for her thoughts.
"I do mind. But compared to his past experiences, I mind more that he can't forget that past relationship. I think if he could forget it, he would cherish my sincerity more after such a betrayal!"
Song Youying said, somewhat unsure of himself.
She genuinely liked Zhang Xiang. From the first time he came to Shengang Village, dressed in a white shirt and black pants, he looked refined and polite, a far cry from the rural youth. She liked this kind of cultured person.
Song Ziqing could guess that the young girl liked to dress up. Compared with rural youths, urban intellectuals like Zhang Xiang were not only more handsome, but also had a completely different temperament.
Zhang Xiang's family was well-off, otherwise he wouldn't have gone to work in a factory after graduating from high school. However, he had poor judgment and fell for a green tea like Bai Mei.
From that night onward, the relationship between Song Youying and Zhang Xiang became somewhat ambiguous.
Song Ziqing witnessed the relationship between the two herself, but she did not try to stop it. On the contrary, she thought highly of them.
At that moment, she had no idea that Zhang Xiang's ex-girlfriend, in order to prevent him from developing when he was still in a poor position, had directly contacted the Revolutionary Committee in Hainan, intending to bring these locals to cause trouble for their village.
That evening, Lin Chengyu stayed at home with Song Ziqing and talked to her about the wedding process he had discussed with the village chief, Song Jingtao, during the day.
The room's lights cast a warm yellow glow, illuminating the two smiling faces. They sat on an old wooden bench, their knees close together, hands clasped, as if silently conveying their feelings to each other.
Lin Chengyu gently stroked Song Ziqing's hand and said with a smile, "Qingqing, I've already made arrangements with my uncle, the village chief, and we'll hold our wedding at noon on the third day of the Lunar New Year. There are still four days until the third day, so you can look for some new clothes that suit the area so we can wear them for the wedding."
His eyes were filled with anticipation and joy, as if he could already see their wedding scene.
Song Ziqing smiled slightly, leaned on Lin Chengyu's shoulder, and said softly, "Xiaoyu, we have two sets of military uniforms that we brought from Shanghai to the countryside in our suitcases. Why don't we both wear military uniforms for the wedding? After all, I think wearing other clothes is too tacky. Military uniforms are much more interesting!"
Her eyes shone with determination and confidence, as if she had already decided on her special wedding attire.
Lin Chengyu nodded and said gently, "Okay, I also think military uniforms are very meaningful. We can hold our wedding in military uniforms, which can not only reflect our loyalty to the revolutionary cause, but also express our love for each other."
He held Song Ziqing's hand tightly, as if to tell her that their love would be as steadfast and eternal as military uniforms.
Moved to tears, Song Ziqing threw herself into Lin Chengyu's arms and whispered, "Xiaoyu, I'm so glad I met you. We've been through so much together, and we've finally made it to this day. I believe our love will be like a military uniform, never fading."
Lin Chengyu gently patted Song Ziqing's back, comforting her, "Qingqing, don't worry. Our love has withstood countless tests, and this time is no exception. We're holding our wedding in military uniforms to tell everyone that our love is unbreakable."
They embraced and wept, as if the whole world consisted only of the two of them. Their love, like military uniforms, had withstood the test of time, yet remained vibrant and beautiful.
"It's just that my parents can't attend this wedding!" Lin Chengyu sighed, his heart filled with regret.
She and the Song couple are now considered sensitive figures. To avoid unnecessary trouble, they have already spoken to the village chief and will treat them as locals from now on, while Lin Chengyu will be considered Song Ziqing's son-in-law.
This might make their lives more peaceful, but Lin Chengyu still felt somewhat disappointed.
Song Ziqing saw through her thoughts and said gently, "It's alright, the safety of our family is the most important thing right now. Besides, we'll be holding a wedding in Hong Kong later this year, then my parents can attend our wedding openly!"
As a modern person, she was quite accepting of her parents not being able to attend the wedding, since they would be holding a formal and lively wedding in Hong Kong later that year.
In Hainan, even if parents can attend their wedding, their sensitive status means they have to sneak around, which is very unfriendly.
Lin Chengyu nodded slightly; he knew Song Ziqing was right. They had to be careful during this sensitive period.
Although she felt a little regretful that her parents couldn't attend the wedding, they still have another wedding to look forward to in the second half of the year.
At that time, they will hold a grand and lively wedding in Hong Kong, so that all their relatives and friends can witness their happy moment.
Thinking of this, Lin Chengyu's mood improved slightly.
He felt that the greatest happiness when having a wedding was receiving blessings from his elders.
He had lost hope in his previous life, but in this life, he felt much closer to Song Ziqing's parents. At least this couple had no ill will towards him, the man who had suddenly become their son-in-law, and even treated him very well because of their affection for him.
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