It turned out that marrying for love truly made one cry.
Gong Zhi Jing couldn't stop wiping her teary eyes, but the more she wiped, the more tears flowed.
After finishing the song, Ling Yu Chen also walked in front of Gong Zhi Jing. He knelt on one knee and extended his hand to her.
"Wifey, marry me!"
The crowd erupted in applause.
Gong Zhi Jing, like every girl, covered her mouth, crying and laughing.
But she still placed her hand in Ling Yu Chen's palm.
Ling Yu Chen stood up. Their eyes met, filled with love.
The host said, "Now, please, Father, say goodbye to your daughter and officially hand her over to the groom. They will form a new family... Father, you must have many words of advice for them..."
Gong Zhi Jing looked towards Gong Ye beside her. She saw his eyes were red, and her heart ached with reluctance.
"Dad!"
She called out softly, her voice choked with sobs.
"Yes."
Gong Ye responded with a heavy heart and embraced his daughter.
The father and daughter held each other, and the audience applauded again.
Gong Ye whispered in his daughter's ear, "Darling, remember, Dad will always be your backup. Your mother loved you very much, and Dad loves you very much."
This was the first time Gong Ye had ever expressed his love for Gong Zhi Jing so sincerely.
Gong Zhi Jing burst into tears, too choked up to speak.
Gong Ye released her, took the microphone from Ling Yu Chen, and said, "Zhi Jing is my only daughter. You must cherish her, protect her, and care for her in the future.
If you ever wrong her, I will shoot you with a gun."
A moment of silence fell over the entire venue.
Everyone knew Gong Ye was a war hero, so no one doubted his words.
Only the wedding host was a little stunned. The script clearly didn't say this. Why wasn't the bride's father following the usual script?
"It seems this father loves his daughter very much! Alright, next, please welcome the bride and groom as they walk down the aisle..."
Gong Ye solemnly placed Gong Zhi Jing's hand into Ling Yu Chen's palm.
Ling Yu Chen held her hand tightly and promised Gong Ye, "Dad, don't worry, I will never let Zhi Jing be wronged!"
Gong Ye nodded, tears welling up in his eyes.
"Go, you two..."
Ling Yu Chen and Gong Zhi Jing, hand in hand, walked into the wedding hall.
Gong Ye returned the way he came, and the moment he turned, tears streamed down his face.
Ling Yu Chen, holding Gong Zhi Jing's hand, walked to the end of the aisle to the wedding symphony and stood on the stage, facing the guests.
The wedding host continued, "Today, the bride and groom are united in marriage. Let us sincerely wish them a long and happy life together.
Now, please welcome the golden couple to the stage to present the wedding rings to the newlyweds.
They are already eighty years old and have been in love for fifty years. During this time, they have helped each other, supported each other, and lived through countless years with love and affection.
This is love that meets with black hair and stays together until white hair. They have weathered life's storms together, holding hands, growing old together.
May we only have one true heart, never parting until death; this is the inheritance of love, and more so, the transmission of love!"
Elder Madam Ling, supporting Elder Master Ling, walked onto the stage with the rings in their hands, approaching Gong Zhi Jing and Ling Yu Chen.
Amidst applause and music.
Their faltering steps, their gray hair, and the wrinkles on their faces all bore the marks of time.
But they leaned on each other, their smiles gentle, carefully cherishing each other—this was love.
They had lived through many years, countless sunrises and sunsets, always by each other's side.
"I give you my ordinary waiting and companionship, I give you my passionate love and tenderness..."
As the music played, Gong Zhi Jing watched them walk closer, her heart touched again and again.
The wedding rings presented by her grandparents were incredibly meaningful.
Their love was enviable, and she and Ling Yu Chen would be like them in the future!
Elder Madam Ling and Elder Master Ling personally handed the rings to each of them.
"Let us thank Grandpa and Grandma for presenting the blessings and heritage to the newlyweds. Now, please, the bride and groom, exchange your rings!"
Ling Yu Chen and Gong Zhi Jing stood facing each other, their hands clasped tightly. Then, they placed the wedding rings on each other's fingers.
"The groom may now kiss his bride!"
Amidst applause and cheers, Ling Yu Chen gently pulled Gong Zhi Jing closer and kissed her forehead.
At that moment, countless bubbles floated towards them.
"Ten years to share a boat, a hundred years to share a bed. Life is a flower, and love is its nectar..."
The host, speaking with passion about love, finally got to the main point.
"Next, please invite the parents of the bride and groom to the stage to accept the tea ceremony from the newlyweds. From this moment, a new family is established..."
Gong Ye was the first to ascend the stage, but he was alone. Ling Jun Ye and Zhu Yun Fei followed behind him.
Staff members brought out chairs, and ushers held trays with teacups.
Ling Yu Chen and Gong Zhi Jing knelt on the cushions and respectfully offered tea to Gong Ye together.
Gong Ye first accepted the tea from Ling Yu Chen, took a sip, gave him a red envelope, and then took Gong Zhi Jing's.
"After drinking the tea and changing your address, you are now family. May the family love each other and be harmonious...
Now, please, the bride and groom, serve tea and change your address to the groom's side of the family."
Ling Yu Chen stood up first and then helped her to the other side.
They served one person each, received their red envelopes, and called out their names. The ceremony was perfectly concluded.
Finally, there were some interactive games.
The groom's and bride's attendants all went on stage.
At this moment, the music began, and a clear female voice started singing.
"A white wedding dress, flowers everywhere, today I see you off. Don't be like a child anymore, take good care of yourself, and take good care of him..."
The voice was a bit off-key, but it was filled with sobs, which touched Gong Zhi Jing again, and her eyes immediately turned red.
It was Wen Xuan Xuan's voice.
She followed the sound and saw Wen Xuan Xuan walking towards her, singing.
The two looked at each other, and as the song progressed, every moment of their past flashed through their minds.
From acquaintance, to knowing each other, to becoming friends, to sharing their hearts, to being inseparable now.
By the end of the song, Wen Xuan Xuan was almost crying too hard to speak.
Gong Zhi Jing also cried and laughed along with her. When Wen Xuan Xuan reached her, they hugged each other tightly.
"Stupid Zhi Zhi, you must be happy for the rest of your life!"
"I will be. You too. We're marrying close by, so we'll always be together."
Ling Yu Chen watched the two embrace, a flicker of coldness in his eyes.
He should not have let Wen Xuan Xuan sing. She looked like she was trying to snatch the groom.
Fortunately, Wen Xuan Xuan only came up to sing a song. She had already cried a river down below.
The wedding concluded perfectly.
This was the wedding Gong Zhi Jing had always wanted.
Not grand, but simple and warm.
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The main story is almost done. The rest will be epilogues!
And each couple will have a long extra chapter. Who are you looking forward to?
All of them will be sweet romances.