System Came When the Doctor was Thirty

The host, hearing the bride suddenly speak in such a setting, was at a loss. He kept holding the prompt in his hand, not knowing how to interrupt.

So he simply swallowed his saliva and earnestly stared at the stunningly beautiful Mu Nanshu.

At this moment, Mu Nanshu wasn’t wearing the golden phoenix crown that Lu Cheng had customized for her when she left the house.

A pure white wedding dress was her most striking attire, destined to attract attention.

”Between us, there was never a confession, no ceremonial beginning, no dating anniversary.”

”But I don’t blame you, because it is truly beautiful, and this period has been beautiful.”

”Throughout this journey, you’ve given me so much tolerance, enough companionship, and countless trivial details.”

”For instance, during high school, we studied together, and snuck out to watch movies.”

”For example, in college, we traveled together and shared so many experiences.”

”I also really thank you for your tolerance, for tolerating my sudden disappearances, for tolerating my avoidance…”

”But no matter what, I love you very much.”

”Today, I want to tell you.”

”I have never given you a title, not because I didn’t want to, but because I thought your title should have been decided long ago.”

”It’s just I never had the chance, never found the right moment.”

”From today onwards, I should be able to openly call you husband.”

”No other titles, just husband.”

”A very common title.”

”Just this.” Mu Nanshu put down the microphone with a smile.

Mu Nanshu didn’t recite any poetry, nor made any grand declarations, it was like idle chat spoken casually.

Lu Cheng was still very moved.

No matter if these words sounded trivial to others, this was Lu Cheng’s genuine feeling. He and Mu Nanshu never had grand vows or heart-wrenching moments, their journey was always just plain and simple.

Sometimes, Lu Cheng felt that the two of them didn’t even seem like a couple, but like two friends partnered up together.

The host hurriedly prompted: ”Groom, your most beautiful bride has confessed her heart, what would you like to say to her now?”

”I’m sure you have countless words and sweet nothings to say.”

”You can openly express them all.”

Lu Cheng hadn’t really prepared much for this segment, though he had, those words felt too rigid.

So Lu Cheng decided to abandon them.

He picked up the microphone, looked at Mu Nanshu, and softly said, ”I want to be with you, I am willing to be with you, I will be with you, I am with you.”

After Lu Cheng finished speaking, he paused, then said, ”We’ll eat, drink, and play together, live through the mundane life together, travel across the world together.”

”I have seen your childhood, witnessed your beautiful youth, seen you bloom into full beauty.”

”I am somewhat greedy.”

”As the saying goes, grown men are somewhat greedy, wanting everything.”

”So I, too, want to see your gray hair, see how both of us look when we grow old…”

”Let’s leave it at that, I’m not very good at speaking these things.” Lu Cheng turned to the host.

Mu Nanshu raised her head, picked up the microphone, but put it down again without saying anything.

The audience still kindly erupted into applause.

These words, to outsiders, may vary in meaning, but perhaps only Lu Cheng and Mu Nanshu could truly understand them.

How outsiders interpret them really doesn’t matter.

The wedding procedure was nearing its end.

The guests began dining.

In Long County, happy occasions are celebrated with a flowing feast, it wasn’t just a one-time meal...

In Long County’s celebrations, after the wedding ceremony, the groom and bride need to change clothes to give cigarettes, distribute wedding candies, and toast every guest at each table.

Each round, each table, every person must be given these.

Toasts are only for the elders, everyone must be toasted, if a table is only filled with juniors, one toast can represent the entire table.

…

At 4:47 PM, Lu Cheng, Mu Nanshu, Lu Nanjia, Tian Hui, Mu Leng, Yan Sangyue, and others finally had some free time.

These last two tables of the feast were just the two families and close relatives.

However, Lu Cheng’s uncle, Lu Nanyong, and Mu Nanshu’s uncle were considerate enough not to join Lu Cheng’s table, instead going to the other table, leaving space just for Lu Cheng, Mu Nanshu, and a few others.

”Lu Cheng, Xiao Shu, come quickly and eat together.” Tian Hui cheerfully called out.

Seeing that Mu Nanshu was still wearing high heels, Tian Hui quickly said, ”Xiao Shu, change your shoes quickly, I prepared slippers for you.”

”They are comfortable.”

Lu Cheng smiled and said, ”Mom, you should have told me earlier.”

”I told Xiao Shu before, but she didn’t want to change. Those high heels are so uncomfortable.” Tian Hui watched Mu Nanshu put on the shoes.

She thoughtfully added, ”I even bought band-aids, but it seems Xiao Shu’s feet aren’t hurt.”

Mu Nanshu used to come over for meals often, and Tian Hui always saw her as half a daughter.

Yan Sangyue and the others were never worried that Tian Hui would be unkind to Mu Nanshu, only that there might be differences in opinions.

”Alright, Tian Hui, let’s start eating.” Yan Sangyue said.

”If you don’t come, they’ll all be parched.”

Mu Leng and Lu Nanjia had already poured the alcohol, their eager eyes just wishing to take a sip quickly.

After Lu Cheng helped tidy up Mu Nanshu’s high heels, he joined the dining table.

Mu Leng asked his wife for permission: ”Lao Yan, can we start eating? I’m hungry...”

”We’re all family here, no need for so much formality.”

Mu Leng winked at Lu Cheng.

Today is Lu Cheng’s big day, he couldn’t let the guests feel neglected, and naturally wouldn’t let his two dads feel neglected either. Lu Cheng, who had a good tolerance for alcohol, said, ”To both dads, I offer you a toast.”

”Thank you for all your hard work for us.”

Mu Leng couldn’t wait, he had long been craving this drink.

The wine they were drinking was a thirty-year-old vintage Mu Leng had been saving, buried since Mu Nanshu was born as a special brew for daughters.

There wasn’t much left, he had only opened two jars for today.

The rest, he planned to keep for future consumption.

After downing his drink, Mu Leng was finally satisfied: ”Come, come, eat the dishes.”

Yan Sangyue glanced at Mu Leng’s eager drinking behavior and felt a bit annoyed, but then looking at Lu Cheng and Mu Nanshu, she no longer felt as angry.

Lu Cheng as her son-in-law actually seemed most fitting.

Lu Cheng was someone she watched grow up, sensible and likable, diligent and steadfast…

Yan Sangyue simply said: ”Tian Hui, they drink theirs, we drink ours, come, let’s also have some red wine...”

”Xiao Yue, I can’t drink.” Tian Hui and Yan Sangyue didn’t refer to each other as in-laws.

”You can learn even if you can’t drink, it’s red wine, low alcohol content...” Yan Sangyue went to get a glass.

After setting down his wine glass, Lu Cheng asked Mu Nanshu: ”Do you want to have some red wine too?”

Mu Nanshu had already had a little to drink, her face now flushed, she shook her head, being unfit for much drink: ”I can’t, I’ll get drunk if I drink more.”

”Then don’t drink anymore.” Lu Cheng said quickly, eyes suggestive.

Mu Nanshu hit Lu Cheng, glancing at the four parents.

The parents were all engrossed in their own activities, not even bothering to look at her, which made her feel less shy.

After the meal, Lu Cheng’s two cousins drove Lu Cheng and Mu Nanshu back to Gaojia Slope District.

This was also Lu Cheng and Mu Nanshu’s marital home.

Although Mu Leng said he wanted to give the house at Integrity Plaza as a marital home for the two, Lu Nanjia didn’t agree.

Once in the room, Lu Cheng and Mu Nanshu also conventionally started to clear their WeChat transfers and red envelopes...

As the two were sorting, Tian Hui and Yan Sangyue, who had quietly come over with each holding a bag, knocked on the door and entered together.

The pile of bright red items was indeed quite eye-catching.