Chapter 202 Shen Wancheng and Gu Jinxing's Wedding (3)
Chapter 202 Shen Wancheng and Gu Jinxing's Wedding (3)
After writing down the three promises, Gu Jinxing remained kneeling on one knee, holding the card, and read it aloud to Shen Wancheng in front of everyone.
I promise Shen Wancheng that I wish to find a soulmate and stay with you until our hair turns white. Now, holding your hand, I vow to grow old with you.
I promise Shen Wancheng, that even in the darkest of times, I will not fear hardship, and that we will be together under a clear blue sky. I will protect you without distraction and will not let the world harm you.
I promise Shen Wancheng, your smile is as beautiful as a blooming flower. I will cherish this moment in my heart and do everything in my power to protect your smile, so that we may be happy every day.
As Gu Jinxing read out his promise, he kept his eyes fixed on Shen Wancheng with a sincere gaze, without the slightest hesitation.
As Gu Jinxing spoke each word, Shen Wancheng felt a surge of heat welling up inside her, making her heart burn and her eyes red and hot.
The bridesmaids and young onlookers, who had been laughing and joking, fell silent without realizing it.
Some people even secretly wiped away their tears.
After Gu Jinxing finished reading his promise, time seemed to stand still for a few seconds in the bridal chamber, and no one spoke first.
Shen Wancheng, however, extended a hand to Gu Jinxing.
With a smile, he said, "I've remembered your promise."
As soon as Gu Jinxing grasped Shen Wancheng's hand, Shen Wancheng forcefully pulled him toward her.
Gu Jinxing leaned closer to Shen Wancheng.
Shen Wancheng leaned down and placed a kiss on Gu Jinxing's lips.
She smiled and said, "Stamp and sign."
At this moment, Shen Wancheng's red makeup reflected her snow-white skin, and her smile was captivating. Every glance and smile was breathtakingly beautiful.
Gu Jinxing felt a sense of reality, almost as if it were a tangible existence, that meeting Shen Wancheng and marrying her was the luckiest thing that ever happened to him.
"Please have the groom put on the bride's wedding shoes and then take her home."
Gu Jinxing remained kneeling on one knee, carefully putting on Shen Wancheng's wedding shoes.
"Shen Wancheng, this isn't to marry you, but to take you back to our home. Are you willing?"
Gu Jinxing emphasized that some people present might find this statement incomprehensible.
But for Shen Wancheng, those words moved her deeply.
At this moment, Shen Wancheng deeply felt that Gu Jinxing's understanding of her was not just a superficial understanding of her daily life habits, but a deeper understanding and recognition of her thoughts.
When a man and a woman marry, it is not a marriage ceremony, but simply an equal union between two people to form a family.
Shen Wancheng was moved by Gu Jinxing's words, which overshadowed everything before. She felt as if she had been walking alone for a long time and finally had a companion by her side.
This was the first time she had a genuine feeling that she would never regret choosing to marry Gu Jinxing.
Shen Wancheng sniffed, trying hard to hold back the tears welling up in her eyes.
"I am willing."
A round of enthusiastic applause erupted in the bridal chamber. Gu Jinxing picked up Shen Wancheng and carried her out of the room amidst cheers.
Gu Jinxing carried Shen Wancheng as they walked down the red carpet amidst the crackling of firecrackers, arriving at the main hall of the He Mansion.
Xu Pingtao and He Lin were dressed in traditional Chinese formal attire and were already waiting in the living room.
Xu Pingtao sat upright in the armchair, watching Gu Jinxing put Shen Wancheng down at the entrance of the hall, and then walk hand in hand to him. He remembered that it was the same scene when he and He Lin's son got married.
I felt both relieved and sad.
He turned his head to look at He Lin and found that He Lin was already sobbing.
Xu Pingtao reached out and grasped He Lin's hand, silently giving her strength.
Whether out of understanding for Shen Wancheng or out of guilt, Xu Pingtao instructed Shen Wancheng before the wedding that she and Gu Jinxing did not need to kneel before him when serving tea at parting.
Shen Wancheng was actually reluctant about this, but since Xu Pingtao brought it up, she readily agreed.
Therefore, at this moment, Shen Wancheng and Gu Jinxing stood and bowed to serve tea to Xu Pingtao and He Lin.
"Grandpa, Wancheng is getting married today, and I've come to say goodbye."
Xu Pingtao nodded, his eyes filled with love and reluctance.
Although he had only recognized his granddaughter for a little over a month, he already regarded Shen Wancheng as an inseparable family member.
Shen Wancheng not only helped him overcome the pain and regret of not having any offspring, but also made Xu Pingtao genuinely fond of her because of her intelligence and perfectly timed thoughtfulness.
"Wancheng, your grandfather wishes you both to support each other and grow old together. Remember, your grandfather will always be there for you, your eternal harbor."
"Thank you, Grandpa."
Xu Pingtao said this not only to Shen Wancheng, but also to Gu Jinxing.
Therefore, Gu Jinxing reiterated this assurance when serving tea.
"Grandpa, please rest assured, I will take good care of Wancheng from now on and make her happy for the rest of her life."
Xu Pingtao nodded and accepted the tea offered by Gu Jinxing.
Then Shen Wancheng and Gu Jinxing offered tea to He Lin.
Shen Wancheng didn't know what state He Lin was in today. She addressed He Lin as "Grandma" as usual.
He Lin readily agreed, but after drinking the tea offered by Shen Wancheng and Gu Jinxing, she took out a mahogany box from beside her and handed it to Shen Wancheng.
“What your grandfather said is also what I wanted to say. Thank you for ensuring that your grandfather and I have someone to rely on in our old age. The He family will always be your home.”
Without needing further explanation, Shen Wancheng knew that the "reliance" He Lin spoke of was a sense of emotional support and comfort.
Shen Wancheng's approach to all people and situations is always true to herself. He Lin genuinely accepts her and Shen Yao, and Shen Wancheng is also willing to treat He Lin as an elder.
Shen Wancheng said sincerely, "Grandma, even if I get married, I will still consider this place my home, and you will still be my family."
He Lin repeatedly said, "Okay, okay."
After the farewell ceremony, Gu Jinxing picked up Shen Wancheng again and walked out of the He Mansion.
Outside, the doors of the wedding procession, which had been waiting for a long time, were open. Gu Jinxing carefully put Shen Wancheng into the car, and then went around to the other side to get in.
The convoy slowly started moving. Shen Wancheng looked out the car window at the He Mansion as it gradually disappeared into the distance. Even though she wasn't very familiar with the He Mansion and had never even stayed there for more than two days, she still felt a sense of emotion.
Perhaps the He Mansion represents her life in both lifetimes.
At this moment, Gu Jinxing held Shen Wancheng's hand tightly and said.
"Shen Wancheng, from today onwards, we are family. I am honored to be one of your closest people."
Shen Wancheng suppressed her earlier emotions and looked at Gu Jinxing with a smile.
"Gu Jinxing, for the rest of our lives, let's walk hand in hand."
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Haha, as I write this, I'm reminded of my own wedding. I realize that although it was cliché and ordinary, the emotions it evoked are still fresh in my memory. So, I've written about the standard wedding procession in this section.
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