Follow the army to the island, the rebellious male protagonist was led by me to counterattack

Chapter 200 The Ritual of Proposing
Shi Xia stayed with the Lin family, and the Lin family was even happier than she was.

At the dinner table, Aunt Lin served Shi Xia some food.

"Shixia, Sisi said your boyfriend is also from Haiming Island?"

"Correct."

"When are you getting married? Will you go to live with your husband after you get married?"

Shi Xia thought for a moment and said, "It should be soon."

She felt that Wen Chengan was quite anxious.

"I will move to the military base after I get married. I have already submitted the marriage application and started choosing a house."

Lin Sisi perked up at the news; she wanted to be Shi Xia's neighbor.

"Shi Xia, what's your boyfriend's name? I'd like to be your neighbor."

"Wen Cheng'an."

Shi Xia didn't hide anything and told Lin Sisi frankly. Lin Sisi kept it in mind and planned to talk to her boyfriend about it. It would be even better if they could choose a house next to Shi Xia's.

That evening, Lin Sisi talked with Shi Xia for a long time. She even wanted Shi Xia to sleep in the same bed with her, but Shi Xia refused.

"I'm not used to it."

"Okay then, see you tomorrow morning. My mom said she's making xiaolongbao!"

"Ah."

Shi Xia left and saw Aunt Lin in the corridor.

Aunt Lin blushed slightly and waved to Shi Xia.

Shi Xia walked over, and the two went to the Lin family's guest room.

"Ahem, well... it's just..."

Aunt Lin struggled to find the right words for a long time but couldn't come up with anything. Shi Xia waited patiently, watching Aunt Lin sit down next to her as if she had made up her mind.

"Shixia, you only have one grandfather, so there are some things I'm telling you without asking. Don't blame me for meddling."

"I'm talking about things after marriage, between men and women..."

Shi Xia understood; they had come to enlighten her.

"Aunt Lin, you don't need to say anything, I understand."

"Huh? That kid bullied you?"

Aunt Lin's first reaction was anger, but Shi Xia shook her head.

"Wen Cheng'an wouldn't dare bully me. He can't beat me. I know that because I've read books about it."

"Oh—that's good, that's good."

Aunt Lin's face was still flushed. She picked up a doll, stood up, and said somewhat flusteredly, "I still need to tell Sisi about it. I have to go now."

"Aunt Lin, thank you."

"Hey."

Aunt Lin went out.

The next morning, Lin Sisi and Aunt Lin exchanged a slightly awkward glance, indicating that the lesson the previous night had been very successful.

Shi Xia ate the xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) and felt that her trip was worthwhile.

After the meal, having nothing else to do, she took Lin Sisi to work and asked about Lin Sisi's job prospects after the marriage.

“I can be transferred. The hospital on Haiming Island is very small, and I’d like to expand it.”

"That's not bad, it's good to have your own job."

"That's what I think too. If we argue, I can just leave!"

Shi Xia nodded in agreement and watched Lin Sisi go inside when they arrived at the hospital entrance.

After that, she went to find the bald guy.

The bald guy was as enthusiastic as ever, treating Shi Xia like a younger sister.

They send all the good things here – the best food, drinks, and fabrics.

"Shi Xia, can you still get the ambergris from last time?"

"Yes, how much do you need?"

She actually collected quite a few of these while cleaning barnacles from sperm whales. "Any amount is fine, as long as someone wants them."

Shi Xia tilted her head.

"I could weigh over a hundred pounds, are you sure you want all of them?"

The bald guy was stunned by the number and ended up ordering a pound.

Even a pound of food had to be delivered separately to the higher-ups, making it seem precious.

After sitting with the bald guy for a while, Shi Xia left. As for the things the bald guy gave her, they would be taken over by the ferry tomorrow, so Shi Xia didn't need to carry them herself.

Shi Xia boarded the afternoon ferry, eating candy as she stood at the bow, leaving the dock to return to Hai San Island.

At the same time, Wen Chengan, who had taken leave, was busy on the island.

Now that the marriage application has been submitted, it's time to arrange a proper ceremony.

Wen Cheng'an asked many of his comrades who had gotten married, and also consulted the older generation. Combining everyone's answers, he analyzed and summarized a set of rituals suitable for him and Shi Xia.

When the people of the entire Hai San Island learned that Wen Cheng'an wanted to marry Shi Xia, they all came to help.

As the ferry drew closer, Shi Xia saw a large number of people on the shore.

Why are there so many people?

As the ferry approached, Shi Xia stepped off and saw Little Eagle and Little Gold fly over, each carrying a red scarf in its beak.

A red scarf fell from the sky and landed on Shi Xia's head.

Shi Xia was a little confused for the first time. What was going on?
But that's not all; it seems that all the islanders have formed a circle around the city.

One by one, they came up to put things on her: woven flower wreaths, seashell necklaces, and pearl bracelets.

In the blink of an eye, she changed completely.

After the items were delivered, the people automatically split into two rows with a path in the middle. Upon closer inspection, the path was covered with flower petals.

Seeing this, Shi Xia understood somewhat.

Is Wen Cheng-an's sense of ritual here?

She instantly flashed her brightest smile, resolutely walked onto the flower-lined path, and headed towards Wen Cheng'an.

People lined both sides of the flower-lined path, scattering flowers from their hands, playfully landing on Shi Xia's brows and hair.

After passing through the crowd, there is a road full of seashell wind chimes.

A gentle breeze carries blessings, and the seashells rustle and murmur, playing music that belongs to her and Wen Cheng'an.

Wen Chengan stood at the other end of the seashell wind chime, holding a bouquet of flowers in his hands.

He wasn't wearing a military uniform, but the determination in his eyes remained undiminished. He walked calmly toward Shi Xia and stopped.

"Shi Xia, I've come to confess my feelings to you."

Shi Xia raised an eyebrow, and the next second she saw Wen Cheng'an kneeling on one knee, holding flowers in his hands. In the middle of the flowers was a roll of red paper with the words "marriage certificate" written on it.

"Shi Xia, before I met you, my life was bleak and directionless. I didn't even care how long I lived. After I met you, everything changed."

"For the first time, I knew what it felt like to be protected, what it was like to have a goal in life, what it was like to be deeply worried, and that loving someone meant loving all of them."

"Comrade Shi Xia, I love you, and this love will last a lifetime, until the day I die."

"I don't understand what love is, I only know that the only person by my side can be you, only you."

"Comrade Shi Xia, I promise that from now on I will hand over all my salary, do all the housework, and listen to you in everything. So, are you willing to become my wife?"

Without any suspense, Shi Xia shouted loudly after Wen Cheng'an uttered the last word, "I do! I do want to be Wen Cheng'an's wife."

Wen Cheng'an excitedly stood up, put his arm around Shi Xia's waist, and spun her around.

People around them cheered and offered their blessings to the couple who were about to become husband and wife.

Wen Cheng'an put Shi Xia down and secretly asked, "Is a little ceremony okay?"

"Is it all just about the sense of ritual, and everything you said earlier was just a lie?"

"Of course not, I would never lie to you, not in my entire life."

Shi Xia pinched Wen Cheng'an's waist and abdomen with her fingers, getting closer.

"With the wedding date approaching, Comrade Wen, please practice more these days, so as not to disappoint me."

Wen Chengan: What do you mean? Are you questioning his abilities?
(End of this chapter)