The Yuanxi County Wedding in Progress (Part 2)

As the wedding began, the restaurant filled with the clinking of glasses and boisterous shouts.

Suddenly, the hall became as noisy as boiling water.

Tian Runye, beaming with happiness, followed Zhao Dongchuan's steps, led by Tian Fujun, to toast the County Revolutionary Committee leaders.

"Old Tian, you're not honest. You have such a good nephew-in-law, but you didn't tell us... Those who didn't come will probably regret it..."

A leader who was also a Deputy Director of the Revolutionary Committee teased Tian Fujun.

Some leaders from the County Revolutionary Committee didn't come, such as Director Feng Shikuan and Li Dengyun.

Feng Shikuan and Tian Fujun had disagreements on many issues, which made things very unpleasant, so he naturally wouldn't come.

Li Dengyun, by all accounts, was promoted by old man Xu Guoqiang, so normally he should have come out of respect for old Xu.

But his son, Li Xiangqian, had previously pursued Runye, so he himself was certainly too embarrassed to come. He was probably at home "comforting" his son.

Strangely enough, ever since Li Xiangqian saw Zhao Dongchuan and Tian Runye together at the school gate last time, he hadn't appeared again.

It's unclear if he was persuaded by his father, Li Dengyun, or if he was grounded.

This was actually good luck for him, otherwise, Zhao Dongchuan would have found it hard to guarantee he wouldn't use some "small tricks" to make him retreat in the face of difficulty!

...

As Zhao Dongchuan's identity was revealed, the wedding instantly became livelier. Many relatives and friends who hadn't known before specifically came over to toast him.

Fortunately, his alcohol tolerance was extraordinary; he could drink a thousand cups without getting drunk. Otherwise, the wedding might not have been able to continue.

During the banquet, Tian Fujun, as a family member of the bride, also went on stage to deliver a brief and enthusiastic blessing.

As the wedding progressed, everyone's spirits grew even higher.

There was all sorts of noise: drinking and playing finger-guessing games, rushing to eat dishes, and gathering to chat.

Zhao Dongchuan and Tian Runye came to the Shuangshui Village table to toast everyone.

Sun Shaoan raised his glass and said with a smile, "Little Zhao, Runye, congratulations to you both!"

Xiulian also smiled as she raised a glass and clinked it with the newlyweds.

At this point... those entanglements had vanished into thin air!

Everyone has their own experiences, and when they look back, those are all different life experiences... Amidst everyone's laughter, the banquet ended... Zhao Dongchuan and Tian Runye's wedding officially concluded...

That night, in the bridal chamber, Zhao Dongchuan gazed at the beautiful and captivating Tian Runye before him, unable to extricate himself...

At this moment, she lay there like a tender little lamb, fair and soft, looking at him with shyness...

He slowly pulled her into his arms...

And kissed her!

...

With a soft moan, the fruit ripened, and spring filled the chamber...

The next day, Zhao Dongchuan and Tian Runye packed their bags, preparing to return to Huangyuan...

Runye's job transfer also began to show signs of progress...

Speaking of which, this matter still needed to thank Du Lili and Wu Huiliang.

Wu Huiliang was now the Deputy Secretary of the Youth League Committee, and he was likely to be promoted to full secretary soon. His father, Wu Dequan, was the Director of the Regional Labor Bureau.

At the wedding, Wu Huiliang said he knew about this matter and immediately offered to arrange it...

Today, Du Lili called to say that the matter was basically settled. Tian Runye was arranged to work in the Youth League Committee's Children's Department.

Although the official document hadn't been issued yet, since the leaders had all approved it, there was naturally no problem. Runye just had to wait for the notification to complete the registration.

This efficiency... truly confirmed the saying, "It's easy to get things done when you have connections."

Although Zhao Dongchuan could also let Tian Runye be a full-time wife at home, he knew Runye wasn't that kind of person.

She had things she wanted to do, and she also needed to realize her own worth...

As the whistle sounded, the train slowly started.

Zhao Dongchuan, holding the hand of his "newlywed wife" Tian Runye, boarded the train home...

Upon arriving at their own courtyard, Zhao Dongchuan and Tian Runye spent half a day decorating with the brought-along wedding characters, window decorations, ribbons, and red blankets. This was their true bridal chamber.

In the following days, Zhao Dongchuan and Tian Runye began to live a joyful and uninhibited life.

He also began to understand why emperors disliked morning court.

A gentle embrace truly is a hero's grave!

But he wasn't a hero, so he didn't care about such things.

Thinking of this, Zhao Dongchuan held Runye in his arms even tighter.

"Oh... Dongchuan... let go of me... it's time to get up! It's already nine o'clock!"

Tian Runye turned her head, pouting, and looked at Zhao Dongchuan, saying with a hint of anger.

"Alright, alright, get up, get up!"

Zhao Dongchuan released Tian Runye, and the two slowly dressed and got out of bed.

But while dressing, due to someone's naughtiness... they ended up delaying for another half a day.

Finally, by the time they were fully dressed, it was almost ten o'clock, and they could directly start preparing lunch.

"You... you!"

Tian Runye, thinking of the "absurdity" just now, blushed and couldn't help but poke Zhao Dongchuan's chest, saying in a chiding tone.

Zhao Dongchuan just chuckled foolishly.

"We need to go back to my dad's side! It's time for the return visit!"

Tian Runye said, rinsing her mouth with a cup.

"Okay, I'll go buy tickets right away!"

So, after a hurried wash-up, the two didn't even eat breakfast. They quickly tidied up and left, heading straight for the train station.

By the time they bought tickets and got on the train, it was already past eleven o'clock...

It was time for lunch again.

Zhao Dongchuan took out steaming hot buns from a bag and handed them to Runye.

"I have hot buns here, they smell delicious... hurry and eat!"

"When did you buy them?"

Tian Runye asked, a little confused.

"Haha... I have magic, I conjured them..."

Zhao Dongchuan said, half-jokingly, half-seriously.

Tian Runye playfully rolled her eyes at him, took the bun, and started eating, no longer dwelling on the question...

"Ding-a-ling, ding-a-ling!"

A ringing sound started.

A handsome young man in a military overcoat, with a woman in a floral cotton padded jacket, were riding bicycles towards Shuangshui Village.

The old men and women at the village entrance greeted them one after another.

"Runye, you're back!"

"Little Zhao, Runye, you're back!"

Villagers they knew well on the road also greeted them.

"Brother Zhao, Sister Runye..."

"..."

"Things are going to change! Things are going to change!"

Tian Er's characteristic smile appeared before the two of them.

Well... last time they got married, Tian Er didn't get to eat their wedding feast in the village... See, isn't he looking for them now?

Zhao Dongchuan pulled out a handful of White Rabbit milk candies and stuffed them into Tian Er's coat pocket, then pulled out another handful of candies and put them into his simple-minded son's pant pocket.

"These are candies... they're very sweet, you have to unwrap them..."

Zhao Dongchuan took out a milk candy, unwrapped it, and demonstrated for the two of them.

Unfortunately, they didn't appreciate it. They took the items, smiled foolishly, and left.

Who knows which corner they were off to pick up things again.

Thinking of this, Zhao Dongchuan couldn't help but think of the "treasure trove" on Shenxian Mountain!

He wondered if he should find time to get a few more boxes of gold out...