Everything was ready, Father Wind had put on a dignified air and even brought his family's Bible, but he forgot to wear the cross. Just as the wedding ceremony was about to begin, where could he find a cross? As it happened, Luo Xue overheard Father Wind's words and took off a cross from inside her outer garment, handed it to him and said: "Father Wind, I have a cross, you can use it."
Xiaobai saw clearly that this cross was the "Tears of the Cross Sword" bought by Luo Xiang for one million at the last charity auction. Feng Junzi also recognized it, and the name was still given by him. He took over the cross and said: "It's really expensive! Thank you, Miss Luo, for lending it to me!" Before he could say anything else, Feng Junzi turned around and went on stage.
Feng Junzi held the Bible in his left hand, with a pale green jade ring on his ring finger. When he took over the cross with his right hand, the cross passed by the ring and suddenly emitted a bright green light. At the same time, the red gemstone in the center of the cross also emitted a blood-colored glow. The green and red lights flashed only once and disappeared, and it was daytime so they were not very noticeable. Anyone else would have thought they saw things, but Xiao Bai never thought he saw things. He felt that there was a hidden power within the cross that was rejected by the ring. Feng Junzi didn't show any unusual behavior and calmly walked up to the podium.
The wedding march began, and the bride, dressed in a white wedding gown, walked down the red carpet accompanied by her father. She held a bouquet of white roses, and her face was heavily made up. Behind her long veil were two children holding it up, while on either side people threw confetti and ribbons into the air. However, instead of church pews on either side of the red carpet, there were round tables set for the wedding banquet, and some people even threw peanuts and red dates onto the train of the bride's dress - a true blend of East meets West.
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails."
As the newlyweds stood before the priest, the music stopped and Feng Junzi opened the Bible to read a passage from the Gospel. Everyone fell silent.
Feng Junzi's voice was deep and magnetic, echoing in the hall with a sense of solemnity and warmth that even surpassed the priest's. This opening speech was truly impressive, and even Xiao Bai couldn't help but nod his head in secret admiration.
"Groom, do you take the bride to be your wife? For richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, will you love her and cherish her for all eternity?" Feng Junzi began to ask.
Groom: "Yes, I do."
"Bride, do you wish to marry the groom? For richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, will you love him and cherish him for all eternity?"
Bride Yang Min: "Yes, I do."
"Gentlemen, the Lord hath brought you into this world, and you should take care of your wife with gentleness and patience. Respect her, be faithful to her, respect her family as your own, and fulfill your duties as a husband until death do us part. Please make this vow before God and in front of all present."
Groom: "I do!"
"The Lord hath brought you into the world, and given you beauty and health; serve this man with gentleness and modesty. Respect him, help him, take his family as your own, and fulfill your duties as a wife until the end of your days. I ask you to promise before God and all present."
Bride: "I do!"
"By the authority vested in me by God, I now pronounce you husband and wife. What God has joined together, let no man put asunder. This bond of love, from this day forward, shall be perfect. If anyone objects to this union, speak now or forever hold your peace."
Before Feng Junzi's words had fallen, a woman's voice loudly said "I object!" at the entrance of the auditorium.
Everyone looked out the door, Xiao Bai let out a sigh, and Wang Hong still came. The groom involuntarily trembled slightly, casting a pleading glance at Bai Shaoliu, who flipped his eyes upwards pretending not to see. Feng Junzi, disguised as the priest, remained expressionless, still wearing a "benevolent" smile, and asked loudly: "Miss, please state your reasons for objection."
"It was this groom, two years ago he said he would love me forever, a year ago he said he would definitely marry me, three months ago he was still in my bed. Now he's making some kind of vow with someone else!... Get out of the way, I'm going to give him a show. Women aren't so easy to play with!" Wang Hong strode in, her high heels clicking on the red carpet. She told people to get out of the way, and indeed no one blocked her path, because she didn't come alone, there was a whole group behind her.
This group of people is obviously from the "underworld", just how black are they? The visual effect is the most striking! Wearing black suits, black ties, and black leather shoes, all wearing black sunglasses, with bulging waistbands as if carrying something. The one following Wang Hong is a bald-headed man but not a monk, his shiny forehead and face full of fleshy scars, looking like a fierce and evil spirit, walking while cracking his knuckles.
"Those who believe in God will be redeemed, those who abandon God will sink forever. May the Lord forgive his sins, we must all learn to forgive."
"Get out of here, you're going to get yourself killed!" The bald-headed man shouted impatiently, pointing at Feng Junzi.
Feng Junzi suddenly shrank his body and hid under the rostrum, looking at that figure whose movements were not much slower than Bai Shaofeng's eight trigrams swimming palm. The bride was already stunned, her whole body trembling as she looked at the groom wanting to speak but unable to say a word, someone rushed onto the stage almost embracing her and pulling her down, presumably a relative of the Yang family.
The groom stood alone on the stage and trembled: "Wang Hong, don't be like this, we can talk again..."
The bald man waved his hand: "Up!" Immediately, a black-clad man drew out an iron rod and took a step forward, striking the groom's calf. He let out a miserable cry, falling to the ground like a slaughtered pig, wailing incessantly. Luo Xue, sitting at the table, was about to stand up, saying: "Xiaobai, quickly help him, it'll be fatal!"
Xiaobai put his hand on Luo Xue's shoulder: "Miss, don't move, someone will help." As he spoke, he saw clearly that the groom's right calf was probably fractured, but after being treated in the hospital and resting for two months, it should still be usable. Getting hurt like this is also a lesson.
After the groom fell to the ground, the group of men in black clothes did not continue to beat him as usual. The bald-headed man pointed to the side and shouted: "What are you drinking? Brothers, turn over all the tables!" A group of people took out their weapons and rushed towards the guests, who were shocked and woke up from their shock, preparing to get up and avoid them. The hall was filled with screams. At this time, another unexpected event occurred. Someone shouted: "Everyone, don't move or shout, it's none of your business!" Then, there were continuous sounds of "ah" and "oh", people were entangled in front of the stage, and the men in black clothes fell to the ground one after another, subdued.
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After some thought, I'd like to declare: there is no typo in the title of this chapter. It's a quote from "Korean Cho Seung-hee's Quotations" circulating online.
Let me tell you another anecdote: I saw "Korean Cho Seung's Quotes" online and thought it was an exaggeration. One day, while watching TV, during a commercial break, I changed the channel and stumbled upon a boxing match that Korean Cho Seung was commentating on. The first sentence I heard was "This player has a very strong body, with a lot of excess meat." I couldn't help but fall over!
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