noffsinger Chapter 1247 The Wedding in Progress 2
Chapter 1247 The Wedding in Progress 2
Grandpa Qin walked onto the stage and took the microphone from the host: "Dear friends and relatives, distinguished guests, good afternoon."
"In this lingering autumn season, all our guests have come from far and wide, bringing warm love and deep affection, to celebrate and participate in the wedding ceremony of Qin Zizhou and Shen Xuening. As their grandfather, I would like to extend a warm welcome and heartfelt thanks to all the guests who have taken time out of their busy schedules to attend..."
"At such a warm and solemn moment, as an elder and the officiant today, I feel extremely honored and joyful. Watching the two newlyweds walk hand in hand into the hall of marriage, my heart is filled with blessings and expectations."
"Marriage is the most beautiful partnership in life. It is not only a continuation of love, but also the beginning of responsibility, respect and mutual support. Today, in the name of love, you make a lifelong commitment, a commitment heavier than Mount Tai and warmer than the spring sunshine."
"May you hold hands and be of one heart in the days to come, whether the weather is sunny or the journey is full of storms, and face every challenge and enjoy every joy together. May your love be as passionate as when you first met, and as fine as aged wine, growing better with time."
"Of course, most importantly, we must thank both sets of parents. It is your upbringing and guidance that has made this couple who they are today. Let us raise our glasses together and toast to the happy future of this newlywed couple!"
Wishing the newlyweds a long and happy life together, their hearts forever united!
Thunderous applause erupted from below, followed by raising their glasses in a toast to Old Master Qin from afar, and drinking together.
"It's been a long time since we've seen Mr. Qin appear in public. I didn't expect him to be the officiant at Qin Zizhou's wedding. It shows how much he likes the newlyweds."
"The old man looks much younger; has he reversed his aging process?"
"Wasn't it said that the old man's health wasn't very good? Look at how energetic he is, he doesn't seem unwell at all."
"..."
The audience whispered amongst themselves, finding it quite unusual.
After the drinks, the host's voice rang out again: "Special thanks to Mr. Qin for his speech. We can feel his deep affection and expectations for the newlyweds. Now, please Mr. Qin step down from the stage to rest. Our officiant, Mr. Yun, will come up to read the marriage certificate and help the newlyweds find a husband."
As soon as he finished speaking, an elderly gentleman in military uniform walked onto the stage, took the microphone, and spoke in a clear and resonant voice: "Thank you all for coming. On behalf of the newlyweds and their families, I extend a warm welcome to you all!"
"I, Yun Zhongshan, have been entrusted by the newlyweds to serve as their officiant. Thank you all for witnessing this sacred moment."
"The bride and groom experienced unforgettable times from meeting to getting to know each other to falling in love, and finally walked hand in hand into the hall of marriage."
"Their feelings are sincere and deep, and they are fully prepared, both psychologically and materially, to create a future together."
"Hereby, I solemnly declare: their marriage is logical and the procedures are legal and valid! The green hills are my witness, the clear waters are my witness, and all the relatives and friends present here are my witness!"
"As the officiant, I would like to say a few words to the newlyweds: Marriage is not only the sublimation of love, but also the beginning of responsibility."
"I hope that in the days to come, you will respect, love, understand, and help each other. Whether in good times or bad, you will hold hands and rely on each other for life, and walk together toward a bright tomorrow."
May you be of one heart and mind, support each other through thick and thin, honor both sets of parents, and build a happy family together.
Let us raise our glasses and wish the newlyweds a lifetime of happiness and good health to everyone!
While he was speaking, there were whispers below.
"Wow, I never expected the Qin family to actually invite the over-eighty-year-old Grandpa Yun to help the two of them find a spouse. They really value this a lot!"
"Who is this old man Yun?"
"You don't know? This old man Yun has a very impressive background. He has experienced countless battles, made outstanding contributions, and achieved remarkable military exploits, comparable to a founding general. He retired more than 20 years ago, so it's been easy for him to show his face since then. I never expected him to be the one to officiate their wedding."
"So you have such a high status and position?"
"Of course! The Qin family has a very deep foundation. I wonder what their relationship is with the Yun family that the old man is willing to help them so much."
"..."
The appearance of Old Master Yun truly shocked some of the more perceptive people below.
There was speculation before that the Qin family would invite someone to be the officiant at the wedding, but no one expected that they would invite such a heavyweight elder. It seems that the Qin family attaches great importance to their granddaughter-in-law. This also shows that once Shen Xuening and Qin Zizhou are married, they will not be able to separate easily. Otherwise, it would be a slap in the face to this old man, and no one can bear the consequences.
The officiant had completed his task, and Grandpa Yun was invited to leave and sit next to Second Master Qin.
The two elderly men of very high seniority were chatting and laughing, which showed that they had a good relationship. In fact, no one knew that Grandpa Yun and Second Grandpa Qin were classmates. With the friendship of classmates, how could their relationship not be good?
The emcee continued, "On September 16th, congratulations to Mr. Qin and Ms. Shen on entering the hall of marriage. I am the officiant of today's wedding, and I, as their representative, will join all the guests present to witness this grand occasion."
"Please welcome the parents of our newlyweds to the stage."
As soon as he finished speaking, the staff carried stools onto the stage, and then Qin's mother, Qin's father, Shen Dong, and Liu Juan were invited onto the stage and sat on the stools.
The groomsmen and bridesmaids brought over the cushions and placed them in front of the four elders.
The host announced loudly, "We bow to Heaven and Earth, thanking the heavens and the earth for making this a blessed union. May Heaven and Earth bear witness to our eternal love!"
Shen Xuening and Qin Zizhou turned around and knelt on the cushion, bowing down together, looking very devout.
The host said enthusiastically, "The newlyweds bowed to heaven and earth to express their reverence and gratitude for nature and destiny. Please rise."
Qin Zizhou stood up first, then helped Shen Xuening up: "Be careful."
Shen Xuening nodded slightly to Qin Zizhou. Her clothes were complicated, making it inconvenient for her to kneel and bow, but with Qin Zizhou's help, it was different, and she stood up easily.
Their small interaction immediately excited the young people below.
"The bride and groom are truly in love, otherwise why would the groom help the bride? Their relationship must be very good."
"I've only ever seen scenes like this in TV dramas before, and now I can finally see it live. It's so beautiful and so heartwarming."
"The bride and groom are such a perfect match, they must stay together forever, otherwise it would be a waste of this wedding."
"..."
Shen Junyu and Shen Junqi felt a surge of relief in their eyes. A man like Qin Zizhou could have any woman he wanted, but now he was willing to reject all the other women for Shen Xuening. Clearly, he had fallen in love with her. Once a man falls in love, he will definitely cherish that woman.
The emcee spoke again: "The newlyweds face their parents, and we will begin the second bow." After a pause, he chanted, "The second bow to our parents expresses our gratitude for their upbringing and wishes them good health and longevity!"
Shen Xuening and Qin Zizhou knelt on the cushion and bowed to their parents.
Both Shen's and Qin's parents wore smiles of relief; seeing their children get married was probably their greatest joy as parents.
"Start driving, start driving!" Both sets of parents went to help their children.
Shen Xuening and Qin Zizhou stood up, their wedding attire shimmering beautifully under the lights.
The emcee said, "In respect to the parents' nurturing grace, the newlyweds should be filial and grateful." He continued, "The newlyweds stand facing each other, and we are about to perform the three bows."
Shen Xuening and Qin Zizhou turned sideways and stood facing each other.
The host smiled and said loudly, "Husband and wife bow to each other, wishing you to support each other through thick and thin, to spend the rest of your lives hand in hand, to be of one heart and one mind, and to stay together until old age!"
The three bows symbolize equality, mutual respect and love between husband and wife, and represent the emotional climax of the ceremony.
The two knelt on the cushion and bowed deeply.
The emcee announced loudly, "The ceremony is complete! Congratulations to the two of you on your marriage. May your love be as intertwined as two red flowers blooming side by side, and may your hearts be forever united."
Qin Zizhou stood up first, and then helped Shen Xuening up.
The emcee said a few auspicious words, and then said, "Please, groom, lift the veil."
In the past, the bride would be escorted to the bridal chamber, but now, following modern trends, the veil is lifted directly, and the couple will toast each other later. The bride needs to be present during this process.
Qin Yaoyao carried a tray with a scale on it: "Please, groom, lift the bride's veil."
Qin Zizhou was overjoyed and happy. He had finally married the woman he had always longed for. From now on, Shen Xuening would be his rightful Mrs. Qin. Thinking of this, he reached out and took the scale rod in his hand, and carefully lifted the exquisite and luxurious red veil.
During this process, everyone around held their breath. Everyone knew that the bride was beautiful, but not many people present had actually seen Shen Xuening. At this moment, everyone wanted to know what kind of woman Qin Zizhou was going to marry.
The red veil was slowly lifted, revealing Shen Xuening's flawless face. She wore a beautiful golden gauze wedding dress with large peony flowers, the bright red skirt trailing on the ground, a charming red shawl draped over her shoulders, and a phoenix crown with jade hairpins on her head. She was as beautiful as a flower and as lovely as the moon, a beauty that could topple kingdoms.
When everyone saw her, their breath caught in their throats for a moment. They knew the bride was beautiful, but they didn't know she was this beautiful; she was simply otherworldly.
Qin Zizhou was also stunned for a moment. Shen Xuening looked more noble and dignified than usual. Her hair was all tied up, and she was truly bright-eyed and radiant. Her smile was like a spring breeze, softening the atmosphere of the entire wedding.
Seeing everyone's reactions, Qin's mother straightened her back and looked at her daughter-in-law. She was absolutely one in a million, and everyone else could only envy her.
Shen Xuening said softly, "Groom, you look especially handsome today."
Qin Zizhou couldn't help but smile: "Bride, you look especially beautiful today. There is no one more beautiful than you."
Shen Xuening smiled gently: "Please guide me in the future."
Qin Zizhou responded with a slight smile: "Please give me your guidance, Madam."
The emcee uttered a string of auspicious phrases that cost nothing: "Next, please have the newlyweds serve tea to their parents."
Qin Dianwen and Shen Yingying each brought tea, one standing on the side of Qin's parents and the other on the side of Shen's parents.
The emcee gently instructed the bride and groom: "The bride and groom should first offer tea to the groom's parents."
The two knelt down before Qin's father and mother, each offering them a cup of tea: "Mom and Dad, please have some tea."
"Good, good." The two were quite pleased. They brought over the tea, took a sip, and then placed a gift box on the tea tray. Judging from the appearance of the gift boxes, they were of considerable value.
The two said in unison, "Thank you, Mom and Dad."
The emcee then said, "Please, the newlyweds, serve tea to the bride's parents."
Shen Xuening and Qin Zizhou served tea to Shen Dong and Liu Juan, and each of them gave them a large red envelope: "Get up quickly."
"This scale and ceremony are comparable to the coronation ceremony of an empress."
"I'm so envious of the bride. A wedding like that is every girl's dream."
"I want to have a traditional Chinese wedding when I get married in the future. It's so meaningful!"
Amid the guests' chatter, Shen Xuening and Qin Zizhou stood up, and the cushions were removed by the bridesmaids and groomsmen.
The host's voice was full of enthusiasm: "Congratulations to our two sets of parents on having such wonderful daughters-in-law and sons-in-law. Next, please let our bride and groom drink the nuptial wine. After drinking it, the two will officially become husband and wife."
Shen Yingying brought over a red tray with two glasses of wine in red goblets. This was Duqing wine, brewed by Shen Xuening herself. Guided by the host, the two of them each took a glass of wine, crossed their arms, and drank the wine in front of everyone.
After they finished their drinks, a round of applause erupted: "Congratulations! Congratulations to the bride and groom on their happy marriage! Congratulations to the Qin family on gaining such a wonderful daughter-in-law..."
For a time, congratulatory voices were heard everywhere.
The next step is the final segment: a photo session. Immediate family members from both sides come on stage to take a group photo.
The photographer was ready early in the morning and quickly took the group photo.
After taking the photos, everyone came down from the stage.
"Let the feast begin!"
Eating is what everyone looks forward to the most. As soon as they heard the words "the feast is about to begin," everyone perked up and took their seats, waiting for the delicious food to be served.
Shen Xuening and Qin Zizhou went to the lounge, where they needed to change into their toasting attire before going outside to offer toasts.
The two of them finished in just a few minutes.
After they came out, both sets of parents accompanied them and went together to toast the guests.
The first table to be paid respects to is naturally the main table, which is the table of the most senior members, namely the table of Grandpa Yun. This table is almost entirely filled with distinguished and experienced people, people that countless people would do anything to get to know.
Grandpa Yun reached out and patted Qin Zizhou on the shoulder: "I used to hold you when you were little, and in the blink of an eye you're already married."
Qin Zizhou smiled modestly: "Grandpa Yun, thank you so much for officiating our wedding today. Xue Ning and I will definitely be together forever."
Grandpa Yun nodded with satisfaction: "I'm relieved to hear you say that. Don't be like other young people who mess around after getting married and cause discord in the family."
Qin Zizhou assured him, "Don't worry, Master Yun, I won't do it."