Hard work after winning the lottery

He had a smile on his face, but tears were hidden in his eyes.

Hua Yun, arm in arm with her father, walked slowly towards them, step by step.

Sunlight streamed through the gossamer-thin veil, bathing her in its warmth.

It was as if she was bathed in a soft and holy golden light.

The wedding dress, named "Wildflower," finally revealed its most stunning side under natural light.

The pearls on the skirt shone brightly, and the wildflowers embroidered with silver thread seemed to sway gently in the wind.

With each step she took, the layers of her skirt rippled outwards like the surface of Baixi Lake, creating beautiful concentric circles.

nice.

So beautiful it takes your breath away, so beautiful it makes you afraid to speak.

Zhou Yanjin's breath hitched as she watched the woman walking towards her.

That was his wife.

She is the woman he once wronged, but now he vows to cherish her with his life.

The red carpet wasn't long, but it felt like walking through a lifetime.

Hua Yun could feel her father's arm trembling slightly.

She turned her head and glanced through the veil at the new white hairs at her father's temples, and her nose suddenly stung with tears.

"dad……"

Hua Shu patted her daughter's hand, signaling her not to cry, or her makeup would be ruined and she wouldn't look good.

The distance is getting closer and closer.

ten meters.

five meters.

one meter.

Hua Shu stopped in her tracks.

He stood right in front of Zhou Yanjin.

Two men, one old and one young, one a farmer who has spent his whole life toiling in the soil, the other a powerful business tycoon.

At this moment, they only have one identity—

One is a father, the other a husband.

Hua Shu took a deep breath, as if he were using up all the courage he had in his life.

He pulled Hua Yun's hand out of his arm.

Those hands, calloused and perhaps still damp with dirt between their fingers, seemed incredibly precious at that moment.

He slowly extended his daughter's hand.

Zhou Yanjin quickly reached out her hands, even with a hint of barely perceptible reverence, to receive the soft hand.

Hands clasped together.

Hua Shu did not loosen her grip immediately.

He gripped their hands tightly, with astonishing strength.

The old man's lips trembled, and tears finally welled up in his eyes, sliding down his deeply lined face.

He looked at Zhou Yanjin, a thousand words stuck in his throat.

In the end, it all boiled down to a heavy sentence, even carrying a hint of pleading.

"Treat her well."

His voice was deep, hoarse, and had a heavy nasal tone.

This is a father's final act of protection for his beloved daughter.

These four words weighed heavily on Zhou Yanjin's heart like a mountain.

That was half a life entrusted to me by my father.

Zhou Yanjin clenched her fist tightly, her palm burning hot.

He looked into his father-in-law's hopeful eyes and nodded solemnly.

"Dad, don't worry."

"As long as I live, she lives."

There were no fancy words, only this resounding promise.

Upon hearing these words, Hua Shu felt as if a great weight had been lifted from his shoulders.

He nodded heavily, released his grip, and turned to step aside.

As he turned around, this strong man raised his sleeve and fiercely wiped his eyes.

Li Guifen couldn't hold back any longer and covered her mouth to cry out. Lin Yi gently pulled her into her arms.

At this moment, the two mothers were of one mind.

Zhou Yanjin held Hua Yun's hand, their palms pressed tightly together.

They stood side by side under the ceremonial pavilion, facing the vast Baixi Lake and the verdant distant mountains.

With family, friends, and the natural landscape as witnesses, the two stood facing each other.

The officiant was the village chief, a highly respected elder in the village.

The old man was dressed in a red Tang suit today, and he looked very energetic.

He held a piece of red paper in his hand, cleared his throat, and spoke in a loud voice that didn't need a microphone.

"Today, two families unite in marriage, a covenant is made in this hall, a blessed union is forever sealed, and the couple is hailed as a perfect match..."

Ancient marriage certificate phrases, carrying a strong local flavor, echo through the valleys.

Every word seems to be etched into the wind and melted into the water.

Next came the oath-taking ceremony.

Zhou Yanjin took the microphone from the emcee.

His gaze never left Hua Yun's face.

The wind lifted the hem of his clothes and ruffled Hua Yun's veil.

"Hua Yun"

He spoke, his voice deep and magnetic, carrying through the speakers to every corner.

Meeting you is the greatest luck of my life.

"I was once arrogant, thinking I had seen through the coldness of the world and that I didn't need emotions."

"Thank you for coming into my life. Thank you for giving me three of the most precious gifts, even after suffering so much."

Zhou Yanjin's voice choked slightly as she spoke.

He recalled the misunderstanding when they first met, and the hardships she endured raising her child alone.

Guilt and love intertwined, transforming into the deepest sea in his eyes.

"I, Zhou Yanjin, promise."

From this day forward, my shoulder will always be your support, and my heart will always be your safe haven.

"I will spend the rest of my life repaying you for the suffering you endured in the past."

I will love you until the end of my life.

Every word was clear and firm, striking a chord in the hearts of everyone present.

Many young girls in the audience blushed, and some even started to secretly wipe away tears.

Hua Yun looked at the man in front of her.

All the past grievances and hardships seem to have vanished like smoke in this moment.

Her eyes were filled with tears, but a radiant smile bloomed on her lips.

That's what happiness looks like.

She took the microphone, her voice gentle yet unwavering.

"Zhou Yanjin".

"Thank you for crossing mountains and seas to find me."

"Thank you for not giving up and for filling all my regrets with your sincerity."

"I know the road ahead is still long."

"But I am willing to join hands with you, to weather the storms together, and to share the sunshine together."

"Let's protect our home together and watch our children grow up."

I love you, and that will last a lifetime.

As soon as they finished speaking, Si'an and Si'le immediately stood on tiptoe and held the ring cushion high.

The two smiled at each other and each took off the ring that symbolized eternity.

Zhou Yanjin lifted Hua Yun's hand and slowly pushed the emerald ring onto her ring finger.

The size is just right, a perfect fit.

It was a promise, a constraint, and a destination.

Hua Yun also put a ring on his finger.

"The ceremony is complete!"

With the old village chief's loud shout, the atmosphere at the scene instantly reached its peak.

"Give me a kiss! Give me a kiss!"

It's unclear which groomsman started it, but a commotion instantly erupted from the audience.

Even the usually serious old man, Zhou Yinchuan, smiled and tapped the ground with his cane, as if in agreement.

Zhou Yanjin looked at Hua Yun, his eyes filled with an intense, unwavering love.

He reached out and gently lifted the thin veil.

Their gazes met in mid-air, as if everything around them had disappeared.

Only each other remained.

Zhou Yanjin leaned down slightly, placed one hand on the back of Hua Yun's head, and lowered his head.

Amid cheers and applause from the crowd, and the chirping of birds startled from the lakeside.

He kissed that soft spot.

The kiss was deep and tender.

This kiss froze time.

click-

The clicks of countless camera shutters captured this breathtaking scene.

In the distance, egrets flew across the lake, creating ripples.

The wind rustling through the treetops seemed to whisper these touching words of love.

This is probably what the best kind of love is like.

You're making a fuss, and he's laughing.

For the rest of my life, you are the wind and snow, you are the ordinary days, you are the glory, and you are the tenderness in my heart.

Everywhere my eyes fall, there is you.