The door of the courtyard house has been welded dead

The warm sunlight shone on Nanluoguxiang.

The spring breeze, carrying the fragrance of locust blossoms, is refreshing and delightful.

Li Nan and Liu Feng emerged from the Civil Affairs Bureau with happy smiles on their faces.

Liu Feng carefully tried to slip the marriage certificate into the inner pocket of his Zhongshan suit, but Li Nan snatched it away.

Li Nan held Liu Feng's arm tightly, carefully and lovingly holding their identification documents as if they were the most precious treasures in the world.

She glanced around furtively, and seeing that no one was paying attention, she quickly pecked Liu Feng on the cheek, making him blush bright red. The two looked at each other and smiled, their hearts filled with sweetness.

"We'll have to hand out wedding candy when we get back to the group. I'm planning to give it to Lin Dingding first, what do you think?"

Upon hearing Li Nan mention Lin Dingding's name, Liu Feng rubbed his nose awkwardly and gave an embarrassed smile. The two of them had already obtained their marriage certificate, so bringing up these past events was rather superfluous.

"There's nothing between her and me, so why are you so fixated on it?"

An explanation is still necessary; nothing actually happened between the two of them, and today is supposed to be their joyous day.

Li Nan rubbed her nose, then gently pinched Liu Feng's waist, indicating that she wasn't blind. She knew Liu Feng was being overly attentive to Lin Dingding in the troupe, and she didn't think she hadn't seen it.

"If I hadn't gone to the performing arts troupe, would something have happened between you two?"

Once it comes to this questioning phase, the woman's intelligence always prevails, and no matter how she answers, she can always find something to criticize.

Liu Feng smiled and looked down, instantly recalling what had happened back then. To be honest, he wasn't the only one who had feelings for Lin Dingding, the star of the show; how many of the other male soldiers in the regiment didn't like her?

However, as time went on, Lin Dingding gradually became restless and got involved with Hao Shuwen, which made Liu Feng feel a little disgusted, and as a result, Li Nan took advantage of the situation.

"You're not saying anything, huh? That just proves I was right, you really do have feelings for Lin Dingding!"

Seeing that Liu Feng remained silent, Li Nan shook off his arms, pouted, and immediately looked aggrieved.

She couldn't understand it. From a lesbian's perspective, Lin Dingding was too good at pretending and had a deep mind, but how could she be so popular with lesbians?

She didn't want to learn that kind of affected manner, nor could she learn that feeling; she was just angry.

"No, no, at most I just admired her a little at the beginning. You are different from her. You are very genuine. You don't suppress your thoughts. You don't give in to difficulties. You dare to express yourself frankly."

“I like you, Li Nan. After you came to the troupe, you changed not only me, but also your liveliness and energy. You showed the youthful spirit that a female cultural soldier should have.”

"You unite your comrades, help your fellow soldiers, and use your knowledge to maintain a delicate balance in the stage design team. What I like about you is that you have a kind of spirit that shows that women can also hold up half the sky."

Liu Feng wasn't good at comforting angry girls. He could only use simple words to express the different places the two people held in his heart. In his eyes, Li Nan was special, and Lin Dingding was incomparable.

Li Nan's educational level is not high to begin with, so if you were to talk about high-sounding theories, she might find it nauseating. But she only likes these down-to-earth compliments.

"Then tell me, between me and Lin Dingding, who's prettier?"

Just a moment ago, she was angry and ignoring everyone, but the next second, after listening to what was said, Li Nan quietly moved closer, blinked her big eyes, and showed her little tiger teeth, as if she was about to bite Liu Feng if the answer was wrong.

"I've almost forgotten what she looked like, and what she looks like now, but your heart is a million times more beautiful than hers!"

"Hehehe, you passed!"

Li Nan took Liu Feng's arm again, nodded slightly, and then frowned again.

"The VCR was taken away, so we can't watch movies anymore. Couldn't my brother have waited a few days to give it back to those people?"

"Weren't you there for dinner last night? Buying this VCR isn't just for us to watch movies; it's to help that research institute find a direction for development, it's for the country!"

"I really admire your brother. He can teach me about being a cadre from movies, and he can find a research direction for the research institute from video recorders. If the price comes down, I'm actually quite tempted." As the two chatted, they unknowingly returned to the entrance of the courtyard house. At the entrance of Nanluoguxiang, a pair of double happiness characters were pasted up again.

As soon as you enter the courtyard, you can hear the neighbors' congratulatory voices rising and falling.

"Oh my, the bride is here!"

Congratulations on your marriage! May you two have a baby soon!

"The peach blossoms are in full bloom, a perfect match for a harmonious home; may your descendants be numerous and prosperous, may your family flourish!"

Everyone chatted excitedly, creating a lively atmosphere. The courtyard hadn't seen such a bustling scene in a long time. Yan Bugui pressed his hands down and uttered a few words in a refined manner.

Holding the wedding at the bride's family home is quite stressful for Liu Feng, as he has only recently become a little familiar with the neighbors.

At first, I was worried about what others would say, but seeing that everyone was very considerate and no one brought it up, I gradually relaxed.

"Today is a joyous day for our Li family. It's the day my younger sister, Li Nan, is getting married. As you all know, my sister and brother-in-law are both serving in the military, so it's not easy for them to come back on leave."

"For soldiers to get married, the organization must give its approval, so this time it might be a bit rushed. I hope everyone will understand!"

"Our two families have discussed the wedding arrangements. There's no need for a big celebration. We'll just invite our neighbors. Once the newlyweds get their marriage certificate, we'll have a meal together, have a lively discussion, get to know each other, and that'll be the end of the wedding."

Li Feng, the older brother, was quite happy today. Looking at the two people holding hands with their palms clasped together, he was filled with emotion. He also bowed to the neighbors who had helped with the arrangements, expressing his gratitude.

"Hey, our troupe's star performer has finally gotten married today!"

He Yuzhu, wearing an oil-stained apron, poked his head out of the makeshift kitchen, still holding a spatula in his hand. He still looked as unreliable as ever. After Li Feng finished speaking, he came out and joked.

"This is Liu Feng, right? Your name is easy to remember. I'm a pretty straightforward person. The night Ma Hua got married in the backyard, I covered my ears with the blanket but still couldn't sleep. You two better keep your noise down!"

These words made everyone in the courtyard burst into laughter. Li Nan knew that Sha Zhu was definitely not going to say anything good, and she was so embarrassed that she stomped her feet.

"Brother Zhu, you're teasing me again!"

Marriage is a joyous occasion. Even if Sha Zhu is unreliable, Li Feng can't do anything about him. To prevent this guy from causing more trouble, he gave Jia Haijie a wink, and then looked towards the crowd.

"Don't just stand there, everyone. There are sunflower seeds, peanuts, and candies inside. Don't be shy. Zhu Zi, are you short-handed in the kitchen? Let Jia Haijie go and lend you a hand!"

Li Nan was ushered into the house by the girls, who put on makeup and tied red ribbons around his neck. The girls chatted about things that men shouldn't hear, while the men entertained them outside.

Liu Feng, who was a groom for the first time, had no experience, especially since the wedding was being held at the bride's home. It was inevitable that he would feel nervous and awkward, and his brother-in-law helped with the arrangements.

"Seriously, back in the performing arts troupe, wasn't it you who pursued Xiaonan from our department first?"

Old Zhao, who lived in the courtyard, squinted and joked as he lit the celebratory cigarettes that Li Feng had given him, not forgetting to tease the groom as well.

Liu Feng scratched his head, a blush gradually spreading across his face. He was thirty years old.

"Actually, it was Nannan who started it...!"

"Liu Feng, don't give me that nonsense. You know perfectly well who pursued whom!"

Li Nan's voice came from inside the room, which drew another burst of laughter from the entire room. The lively scene continued until the bride came out after changing her clothes.

"Oh my, Xiao Nan looks even prettier than the bride on the stage in this dress!"

Liu Yin helped her fasten the last button, tears welling up in her eyes.

"So many years have passed in the blink of an eye. The little girl I held in my arms back then is about to get married..." (End of this chapter)