Chapter 40: All Rejoice
Mengshi's mother watched her daughter and Zisong live a prosperous life, and gradually accepted this son-in-law. Mengshi and Zisong held a grand wedding as they wished. In the green meadow, with the blue sky and white clouds as the background, everything is so fresh and natural.
The floral protagonist of the wedding is the holy and elegant lotus magnolia, and the flower language is "endless, passed down from generation to generation", which is as graceful and atmospheric as the flower type. The buds are white and green, slim and slim like ballet dancers, hidden in the leaves, "can be seen from a distance but not blasphemed". Its fragrance is like an orchid, and its flowers are like lotus. When it is half-opened, the petals gather into a circle, like a white jade bowl, with ice muscles and jade bones, which are bright and lovely. When it is completely open, the flowers are huge and fragrant, but its fragrance is not open, such as the eldest lady raised in the boudoir, very restrained.
The leaves of the lotus magnolia are similar to the loquat leaves, the surface is dark green, the back is fluffy, and the surface seems to be coated with wax, with a leather-like texture, smooth and shiny. The florist tied them in a long string and placed them on the table at random, or tied them to the back of the chair with a ribbon, and the rust-colored leaf back seemed to be covered with gold leaves. Write the names of the guests on the leaves, elegant and chic. Fold a lotus magnolia and use it as a decoration on the plate, which is a landscape.
The wedding master of ceremonies is like a spring, "The sun is shining, the singing is flying, the laughter is loud, and the sky is auspicious." On this beautiful, warm and romantic day, we ushered in the happy union of a couple, Mr. Zhang Zisong and Miss Liu Mengshi. First of all, on behalf of the two newlyweds and their families, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks and warm welcome to all of you for coming! Next, I would like to announce that the wedding ceremony is now open! Okay, ask our sound engineer to play the solemn wedding march. Bless you, bride and groom, and congratulations on your happy union. From acquaintance, falling in love to tying the knot, you've had the best time of your life. Your love is pure and sincere. A marriage of thousands of miles, a match made in heaven. The new home you have built in the pursuit of ideals and careers is an extension of your beautiful love song. The candles are brighter, the newlyweds are sweeter, and the tree of love is evergreen. I sincerely wish the handsome men and women who are in love with each other to taste the joy and sweetness of life. ”
Mengshi doesn't have a bridesmaid group, but she does have eucalyptus. Chu Zehao and Lan Eucalyptus walked hand in hand through the wedding corridor amid the music, and Luo Yao sat in the guest seat and looked at them with resentment. Zehao is wearing a haute couture suit today, and the Neapolitan suit is as light as a "second skin", and the shiny Italian handmade leather shoes shine warmly. Lan Eucalyptus wore a pink floor-length dress, and her curly chestnut hair was draped to the side, as delicate as the pink rose she was holding in her hand. Two ring-boy rings followed closely behind with two red trays in their hands, on which were placed the marriage certificate and a large eight-hearted-eight-arrow diamond ring. Two flower girls hold baskets full of petals and scatter them all the way on the red carpet where the bride will pass.
Mengshi wore a white satin tail long wedding dress, holding a waterfall-shaped lily of the valley bouquet, a mouthful of small white wind chime-like flowers, hanging on the side of the inflorescence axis, and even the wedding dress and top hat were decorated with lily of the valley elements. She took Zhang Zisong's hand and walked over with a smile on her face, and the whole person was comfortable, because she knew that if she was married to love, everyone else could take off her guard. The corsage on Zisong's collar is also lily of the valley, and her bouquet is his corsage. The two sides of the extension stand are decorated with white Australian plums, Australian plum is also called Geraldton wax flower, and the flower language is loyal and unswerving love.
The salute rang out at the edge of the road, and the couple came to the flower arch to swear an oath, Zisong choked up a few times, he was several years older than her but loved deeply. The arch is a typical Korean floral style, with birch branches symbolizing the "test of life and death", and a whole string of lotus magnolia wrapped around the arch. The master of ceremonies continued to drive the wedding, "from simple and concise to timeless classics, and brilliantly interpret the most romantic moment of life!" According to authoritative sources who are good at observing celestial phenomena, this is the auspicious day of the zodiac for marriage at this moment, and it is a very auspicious day, so today, our Mr. Zhang Zisong and Miss Liu Mengshi finally walked into this solemn and sacred wedding church with two hearts that love each other! This is exactly, the talented man is matched with a beautiful woman, the weaver girl is matched with a cowherd, the moon is full, and the earth is long! The bride and groom worship heaven and earth - worship the aura of heaven and earth, and there is marriage on the three-life stone; - A bow! Second, worship the essence of the sun and the moon, and the growth of all things depends on her; - Two bows! Say goodbye to spring, summer and autumn and winter, the wind and rain are smooth, the grains are abundant—— three bows!"
There was a round of applause in the guest seat, the four old people were already standing on the stage under the guidance of the bridesmaid Lan Eucalyptus, Zisong's parents looked at their son and daughter-in-law with a smile, Mengshi's parents were relieved and a little embarrassed at the same time, they didn't look at each other, and there was always a gap that could pass by. The master of ceremonies said with a smile on his face, "The water has a source, the tree has roots, the children do not forget to raise the grace, get married and start a family business today, respect the old and respect the virtuous white-haired parents, and then the second worship of the high hall, the parents and parents, one bow, thank you for the grace of nurturing, bow again, thank you for raising adults, three bows, always honor the elderly!" Bow down to my parents to raise my body ,——! Goodbye to my father and mother to teach me to bow ,—— heart! Respect the old and love the young should be remembered, and the harmonious loess turns into gold—— three bows!"
The four old men happily sat on the guest seat, and Lan Yu invited Mengshi's president of the school's student management committee to the stage, and he was also Zisong's iron buddy. "Fishing depends on nets, rowing depends on oars, and the bride and groom enter the cave room, how can they leave the matchmaker. So please stand up and let everyone know each other, hello, on behalf of the two newcomers, thank you very much for this introducer, just now the two newcomers said, if you didn't match, they can't tie the knot here today, so while giving you three bows, I want to offer you three words on behalf of the two newcomers, okay, the next three bows to the dear introducer: one bow, thank you, right? Two bows, thank you again, three bows, ignore you, I don't need you after getting married, just kidding, please take a seat, thank you. Next is the husband and wife worship, the two newlyweds turn left and right, we have such a custom here, when the husband and wife bow to each other, who bows and bows deeper, who loves each other more deeply: a worship is blessed and shared, and there are difficulties together; Grow old together, stand together through thick and thin - a bow, thank you for choosing me; The second worship husband and wife are affectionate and respectful to each other; Give birth to a noble son early, shine in the court - bow again, grow old together; Three worship diligence and thrift, equal pay for equal work; Like-minded, respect the old and love the young - three bows, forever united!"
Zisong unveiled Mengshi, hugged, kissed, and accepted the sincere blessings of the guests. It was cold and windy, and Zisong warmed Mengshi's hand from time to time to help her brush her hair that was blown away. Zisong's elder brother Zibai took the stage to deliver a congratulatory speech to the couple on behalf of the man's relatives: "Guests, ladies and gentlemen, Miss Liu Mengshi and Mr. Zhang Zisong ushered in the spring of their love, and I would like to express my loyal congratulations on their beautiful union on behalf of the man's relatives and friends and all family members!" There is a saying: "A lover will eventually become a family". I hope that they can respect and love each other in their future lives, and stand together through thick and thin; Make persistent efforts to give birth to a noble son early; Honor your parents and govern your family. Thank you. ”
There was a whisper in the guest seat, "Ouch, this is the Tsinghua University professor, he really looks extraordinary......" At this time, Mengshi's father Liu Yaoting walked onto the stage with staggering steps, and because of the importance he attached to his daughter's wedding, he was dressed like a nouveau riche. “…… On this festive day of laughter, auspicious rainfall, full moon flowers, and the union of heaven and earth, I am very honored to accept the entrustment of the woman's relatives to enter this sacred and solemn wedding hall to give a wedding message to the couple. The two newlyweds are like-minded, from acquaintance, acquaintance to love, until today they have entered the palace of marriage, it is fate and a part that collides their two pure hearts together, which can be described as 'flowers blooming and stalking, beads and walls, and good couples'; It is love and love that combine this heart-to-heart newcomer sweetly, and integrate it with affection and love. Let us give the warmest applause to the happy bride and groom, and wish their lives as sweet as honey, their love as eternal as diamonds, and their careers as brilliant as gold!"
The next link is the exchange of rings, Chu Zehao skillfully manipulated a drone, and a pair of rings hung on the fuselage flew in front of the newcomer, and there was a commotion in the audience. Zisong took the wedding ring off the drone, and the newlyweds put the wedding rings on each other's hands, representing the circle of each other's hearts. The ring originated from the ancient sun worship, the ancient ring is made of jade ring, symbolizing the sun god sun wheel, the ancients believed that it is like the sun god, giving people warmth, sheltering human happiness and peace, but also symbolizing virtue and eternity, truth and faith. Because the diamond ring is round, it has no end and no beginning, and will continue to circulate, implying eternal love.
Mengshi threw the bouquet in her hand to the crowd in a sound of blessing, and the girls among the guests went to pick it up, but she didn't expect the bouquet to be snatched by her college classmate Shangguan Ruoping. Lan Eucalyptus handed Mengshi a cake knife tied with a silk ribbon, a three-tiered fondant cake that could be rotated was as sweet as a fairy tale princess, and the middle layer was made to look like a merry-go-round, and the cake was decorated with hydrangea and Ouyue, and was also full of bows, lace and other decorations. Zisong and Mengshi cut the cake together and shared the sweetness of love with the guests. In the dessert section, there are also many delicate snacks, macarons, cupcakes, fondant cookies, pocky sticks, mousses, crème brûlée, etc., to add to the dreamy feeling.
On the side of the dessert table, a waiter has already set up a crystal clear champagne tower before the wedding begins, decreasing from bottom to top, presenting a pyramid shape, symbolizing the solid consolidation of sweet love and the eternal commemoration of a happy marriage. The champagne glass in the shape of tulip can best bring out the elegance of the champagne, and at the same time, it can better maintain the bubbles and aroma of the champagne. Zisong and Mengshi shook the champagne open, and the "bang" sound of the cork and the accompanying bubbles immediately brought the atmosphere of the scene to a climax. Couples hold bottles in their hands and slowly pour champagne into the champagne tower, filling each slender and elegant glass like a waterfall of rose-red wine, and everyone's mood soars with the rising bubbles in the glass. Champagne not only has a supple, fresh and approachable taste, but also bubbles that rise and rise like strings of beads, implying that love has a long history, and the couples will always be in love, and the sweet life after marriage will continue to rise. The bride and groom each take a glass full of wine, interlace their arms with each other, and drink the wine from the glass at the same time, so that the happiness of the moment of drinking reaches its highest point together with the wedding atmosphere.
The guests were all happy, and after the whole wedding, the most tired people were except Zisong and Mengshi, that is, Lan Eucalyptus and Zehao. At the end of the wedding, Mengshi sent a thick big red envelope to Lan Eucalyptus, who asked stupidly, "Why did you give me so much?" Meng Shi couldn't help but stuff it into Lan Eucalyptus's hand, "Fool, the bridesmaids have red envelopes, take them quickly." Meng Shi paused and pinched Lan Eucalyptus's cheek, "Blue girl, I've worked hard for you today, if you hadn't been a bridesmaid for me, I really wouldn't be at ease." Eucalyptus smiled cutely, just like she had done at school.
Look at the mountain is still a mountain, look at the water is still water.
Zehao drove Lan Eucalyptus home, and it was already neon all the way, the traffic was busy, and Faye Wong's "Red Beans" was placed in the car, and the song was graceful and eroded.
“…… I haven't held hands with you yet, walking through the barren sand dunes. It may be learned to cherish it from now on, and the sky and the earth will last for a long time...... But sometimes, I would rather choose to be nostalgic and not let go. When the scenery is seen through, maybe you will accompany me to see the long stream......"
Zehao sent the blue eucalyptus to the door of the community, and made an appointment to send him a WeChat message when he got home. Lan Eucalyptus hurriedly walked home, and suddenly saw a woman in a delicate cheongsam in front of her, with a few feathers on her oblique round hat, and a black veil hanging down to cover the small half of her face. The melon seed face with exquisite makeup has already climbed a little wrinkled under the cover of the light, but the corners of the eyes and eyebrows still retain the style of the year.
Lan Eucalyptus's childhood memories suddenly came alive, and she was shocked to realize that the surrounding area had undergone earth-shaking changes over the years, and the dance hall near her home had long been demolished.
Lan Eucalyptus suddenly remembered that when he once traveled to Shanghai, he happened to pass by the Paramount Gate that was being renovated. The dilapidated façade is dusty, and only the three words "Paramount" are faintly visible. The Jing'an Temple opposite the Paramount Gate is brightly lit and splendid. The wind and snow are the most time-tested things in this world, and only a quiet heart can go far......
Lan Eucalyptus is no longer the little girl who was ignorant of the world, and time has carved a unique imprint on her. She lived herself into a circle, she became the circle she had always wanted to be, and her intact world was made piece by piece with that broken heart. Now the joys and sorrows of the blue eucalyptus have a place. She has been rushing through the river of time, and finally has gained inner peace, everything in the world is beautiful for her, and she suddenly understands all beings.
That night, Lan Eucalyptus dreamed of her past self, the imperfect and untouched self, Lan Eucalyptus ran over and hugged her: "Thank you for your hard work, so that I will have a different me now." Actually, you're also very good, a lot of what you have I've lost. Fortunately, we can all be happy, your happiness is to be able to laugh with tears, and my happiness is to be free from rain and rain. ”