Chapter 6, suddenly feeling melancholic

Ahem, I did not lie. I once had a partner and a wedding, or rather, I was very close to having a wedding... In short, I experienced everything from six months before the wedding to the night before the wedding, except for that crucial final step... Such things are rather melodramatic, but they indeed happened; otherwise, how could we say that melodrama is rooted in life... Such things are rather melodramatic, but they indeed happened; otherwise, how could we say that melodrama is rooted in life...

This is not the first time I have worn this wedding dress—although this one is more beautiful than the last, and it is specially customized. Moreover, under such circumstances, being with this person and managing to smile is already quite an achievement. Yet, I cannot help but feel a vague sense of loss rising within me, perhaps because this formulaic marriage makes me feel guilty towards our beloved old lady at home.

Jiang Li then exclaimed, "I didn't expect you to be quite professional."

The poses for wedding photos are nothing more than a few types, and there are several poses I am quite familiar with. This always makes me feel as if I have returned to four years ago, to the era of the minor official's banquet. At that time, I was immersed in a certain kind of happiness, yet later, before that happiness even arrived, it had already drifted far away from me

Jiang Li replied: "The purpose of lies is merely to make people happy. When they are happy, we are satisfied. With such an outcome, who would still care about the truth of the process"

At this moment, Jiang Li wore a mysterious smile that seemed to be both a smile and not a smile, and in such circumstances, I surprisingly still had the mood to admire how impeccably good-looking he was in this manner

The photographer shouted from a short distance: "Very good, just like that, that smile is great, bride, come a little closer..."

Jiang Li also reciprocated with a fish bone in a manner that values mutual exchange, and you did not protest either

Jiang Li's parents also put on a look of "understanding the passionate and diverse emotions of young people who are about to get married" as they looked at us. At that moment, facing the beautiful Chinese teacher, I couldn't even manage a frozen smile.

Jiang Li gently pinched the hand I had resting on the edge of the table with his index finger and thumb, his mouth almost touching my ear, breathing warm air as he said to me: "If you want to give birth, then go ahead; if you don't want to, I have my own ways."

At this moment, we are taking wedding photos. The photographer said that our poses are very good and standard, and our smiles are dazzling and full of happiness. I suddenly felt that this photographer is truly hypocritical; our smiles can be described as having ulterior motives...

Jiang Li wrapped his arms around my waist from behind, leaning down as if gazing at me with deep affection. I turned around and met his face, which wore a smile that was utterly infuriating. He leaned down as if to kiss me, then softly uttered a few words: "I didn't expect you to have such an unbearable past, did I?" That rising intonation of "did I?" ignited the anger within me; this guy was simply reveling in my misfortune! He leaned down as if to kiss me, then softly uttered a few words: "I didn't expect you to have such an unbearable past, did I?" That rising intonation of "did I?" ignited the anger within me; this guy was simply reveling in my misfortune!

So very familiar

For many newcomers, the preparations before marriage can be quite overwhelming, leading to a sense of confusion. However, this is not the case for me. Aside from the time constraints, I have not encountered any other difficulties, and everything has been managed in a fairly orderly manner.

I asked Jiang Li, and Jiang Li replied earnestly: "Work is not as important as marriage"

My feet returned to the ground, and the tears on my face were wiped away by someone. That icy fingertip brought me back to my senses. I blinked, and the person in front of me transformed back into Jiang Li

Then those few unusually excited people began to discuss the honeymoon issue. I originally did not want to go on a honeymoon, and even less so with a homosexual. However, seeing their excitement, I did not want to say "no". After all, I am currently playing the role of a loving couple with Jiang Li. Looking at Jiang Li, I estimate he shares the same thought.

This scene is so familiar

My mother hopped over like a rabbit (forgive me for this description, but she was indeed overly excited) and, with tears in her eyes, tugged at my wedding dress and said, "My child, it turns out you have inherited all my virtues!"

Jiang Li opened his arms and lifted me up, then spun around in place. My feet left the ground, as if being swept into the depths of the sea by a massive whirlpool, and my whole body began to spin wildly.

Some things, from the perspective of an observer, if you perceive them as happy, then they are happy; if you perceive them as sad, then they are sad, just like tears

So the two of us ate in silence. I calmly picked up a piece of star anise and tossed it into Jiang Li's bowl, leaving no room for protest

Look, we always engage in the most intimate actions, while speaking the sharpest words; it is indeed ironic when you think about it

What does it mean to be thoroughly warmed up? It means that the three of them have basically stood on the same front, reaching an agreement on the wedding and honeymoon arrangements for Jiang Li and me, and they have even begun discussing child-rearing and whether to have a second child!

I dare not resist, for I suffer from a fear of language

I initially thought that this meal would simply be a joyful gathering where everyone enjoyed themselves, but unexpectedly, those few parents truly knew how to warm up the atmosphere, making it thoroughly cozy. I feel...! ... not gratified!

I closed my eyes, and tears flowed again: "No one is willing to live in the past"

Hypocrisy

The photographer recorded the entire process on video and also took many candid shots during the session. He excitedly informed us that the shooting of our scene today was the most successful couple he had ever worked with, as the effect of crying turned out to be better than that of laughing. I couldn't help but reflect that we were, in fact, the most unsuccessful couple in history.

The wedding has been set by those three unscrupulous parents to take place in two weeks, which is quite a burden for me. Fortunately, they still have some conscience and are helping to organize everything, working hard in the process. Even so, arranging a wedding properly within two weeks is no easy task.

The two parties naturally know that her tears are not shed for him

I find his words somewhat awkward, but in that moment, I couldn't think of how to refute him, so I could only say more anxiously: "But they are discussing issues concerning children..."

I stood on the grass with Jiang Li, a distance apart. Holding a bouquet of flowers, I ran towards Jiang Li, the wind gently brushing past my ears, and the sunlight above was particularly bright. I felt somewhat dazed, yet quickened my pace. That tall figure stood motionless on the grass, facing me. Suddenly, I threw down the bouquet and rushed towards him

I set my mind at ease

I said with an air of arrogance: "Although I am an old maid, in the legal sense, you are considered my second husband."

A warm substance suddenly flowed from my eyes

As I watched the three elderly men at the dining table becoming increasingly excited in their conversation, a sense of guilt suddenly welled up within me. I leaned closer to Jiang Li and anxiously said, "Do you think what we are doing is too excessive?" They are so happy, while we are merely putting on a show.

Because the three parents were eager to see me and Jiang Li living together, they decisively scheduled the wedding for two weeks later. Uncle Jiang, being relatively rational, suggested first asking the opinions of the two children, but the two mothers almost in unison exclaimed: "Why ask him (her)!"

Thus, that father and two mothers simply ignored Jiang Li and confirmed their itinerary to the Maldives

Jiang Li did not resist either, for he is a good son-in-law

Fortunately, I am currently unemployed. However, it is strange that Jiang Li does not go to work every day. Something seems off; he appears to be a strong-willed person. Could it be that he has also lost his job

However, I quickly grasped another piece of information from his words: what does it mean that you "also" have such an unbearable past? So, I calmly and composedly returned him a faint smile and softly said, "Likewise." I have no idea which handsome man had tormented him, but just thinking about it inexplicably made me feel happy... Oh dear, I have become corrupted... So, I calmly and composedly returned him a faint smile and softly said, "Likewise." I have no idea which handsome man had tormented him, but just thinking about it inexplicably made me feel happy... Oh dear, I have become corrupted...

He held me close and whispered in my ear, "Those who live in the past are always more prone to foolishness"

So when our parents ask us where we would like to go for our honeymoon, I enthusiastically reply Maldives, while Jiang Li insists on going to Northern Europe. These two places are vastly different in style, making it difficult to find a compromise.

... ...

I know her greatest strength is that her tears are easier to control than tap water, and I want to tease her a bit, but I feel a bit gloomy and don't know what to say

I laugh, this is the advantage of gender. What are you looking at, what are you looking at? Who said you are not a woman

Long after, Jiang Li told me that he had not finished his words at that time. The last sentence was actually, "If you don't want to give birth, I have ways to make you give birth!" ...! ... Jiang Li, you scoundrel!

Jiang Li's face gradually faded away, replaced by another. With gentle brows and eyes, and a doting gaze, he looked at me with a smile and said earnestly, "Yan Yan, I love you"