Starting from the deputy company commander of the Soldier Assault Team

Wang Qingrui nodded. "Yes, the idea of ​​holding a group wedding is really good. You're in the division's training department now, and Gao Cheng is in the division's reconnaissance battalion. You two can get two groups of people together."

Our entire T-section is so big, it's not difficult at all to gather five couples together.

There are many advantages to holding a banquet in a group, especially since the military is now strictly enforcing discipline. If you hold a banquet individually, with a large number of acquaintances and comrades, it's easy to exceed the limit for the number of tables.

When comrades and friends come to give red envelopes, it's meant to be a joyous occasion. But you're so busy with your celebrations that you can't even breathe properly. If you don't accept them, you'll feel embarrassed, but if you do, it will be recorded in your performance evaluation file, affecting your future performance reviews, merit awards, and promotions.

These concerns don't exist with group weddings. Everything is arranged uniformly by the military, with a simple meal in the mess hall. There are also clearly defined rules regarding gift money, completely adhering to discipline, so there's absolutely no risk of violating regulations.

Zhang Anbang had just finished gnawing on two ribs when he heard this. He nodded and swallowed the braised pork he had picked up.

Seeing him eating so heartily, Gu Xiaonan couldn't help but pat his arm, "Eat slowly, no one's going to take it from you."

"Hehe, it's mainly because Auntie and your wife's cooking is so delicious that I couldn't resist. Also, there are so many dishes, if I don't eat more, Auntie and the others will have to eat leftovers tomorrow."

Being praised so directly in front of her elders, Gu Xiaonan blushed slightly. "Okay, okay, then eat more, eat as much as you want."

"Alright, wife," Zhang Anbang chuckled, then turned to Wang Qingrui, "Uncle, I know, I've discussed it with Brother Gao."

On Brother Gao's side, his wife works at 301 and is usually very busy. He himself is also extremely busy at the Division Reconnaissance Battalion.

I'm usually incredibly busy, and Xiaonan is the same. It would be great to have a group wedding, since the whole thing is handled by the unit and it doesn't take up our duty time.

Registration, rehearsals, receiving family members, and arranging food and accommodation were all handled by the Political Department and Logistics Department. We didn't have to take leave to prepare or go out to make arrangements ourselves.

Especially for Xiaonan and me, my vacation was too short. I took a full 30-day break, which included attending two weddings and planning to travel. There wasn't enough time.

The most important thing is to save money. For group weddings, the military unit covers the basic expenses such as hall decoration, military band, film photography, wedding candy, and banquet, so I can save money.

Even the wedding car and MC won't cost money; with the money saved, I can buy Xiaonan more things.

"Haha," Wang Qingrui nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, "You're quite clever, kid, and your ideas are all very practical."

Holding a group wedding has another advantage: the ceremony is formal and solemn, a unique and dignified experience for soldiers. It is simple, but has exceptional commemorative value.

The wedding was held in the military auditorium, with the military flag and emblem displayed at the back. The division commander personally served as the officiant and witness, and comrades from the unit came to offer their congratulations and blessings.

"If you hold the banquet indoors, you can't get this unique sense of ceremony."

Aunt Zhang works at the Women's Federation and has seen countless weddings. She herself has held three weddings. She smiled and said, "That's right, holding a separate banquet is a lot of trouble."

Notifying each relative, friend, and comrade individually is a huge hassle. By holding a group wedding, you don't need to worry about that, significantly reducing the burden of subsequent social obligations.

Wang Qingrui nodded. "That's right. When your eldest brother, second brother, and third sister got married, I was busy in the army, and your aunt took care of many things inside and outside the house."

They're really busy. If those two rascals were in the army, they could just have a mass wedding; it would save them so much trouble.

When his two sons were mentioned, Wang Qingrui's expression changed visibly. He was obviously not only thinking about how busy his wife had been, but also about what his two sons were doing outside the army. It was no wonder he was unhappy.

"Xiaonan, eat some vegetables, eat some vegetables," Aunt Zhang urged, slowly changing the subject.

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Before they had even finished a few rounds of drinks and dishes, Aunt Zhang had already perfectly changed the subject in just a few words: "Anbang, Xiaonan, you two will be officially married tomorrow once you get your marriage certificate."

"Have you two decided when you want to have a child? Anbang is an only child, and Xiaonan, you're also an only child, so it's definitely something that can't be delayed too long."

Upon hearing this, Gu Xiaonan, who was drinking lotus root and pork rib soup, blushed bright red, and Zhang Anbang stopped using his chopsticks to pick up some beef.

What's so special about this? It's just a smooth little combo. Before I found a partner, they kept urging me to find one. After I submitted my relationship report, they kept urging me to get married.

Fortunately, there are restrictions within the military. As an officer, one must actively respond to the age issue in the "Regulations on Several Issues Concerning the Implementation of the Marriage Law in the Military" issued by the General Political Department in 2001.

The policy of encouraging and strictly enforcing late marriage requires that men be at least 25 years old and women at least 23 years old before they are allowed to marry.

If a person is under the legal marriage age, the political authorities will not approve their marriage application. Without a marriage certificate issued by the military, they will be unable to obtain a marriage certificate from the civil affairs bureau.

Previously, because he was underage, no amount of urging could get him to agree to a marriage, so Zhang Anbang lived a quiet life for a few years. Recently, as soon as he reached the legal age, he submitted his marriage application.

I heard from veterans when I was in the army that they would first urge people to find a partner, then urge them to get married, and as soon as they got their marriage certificate, they would immediately urge them to have a son. He and Gao Cheng had also talked about similar topics.

I just didn't expect to be pressured so much. He hasn't even received his certificate yet, and he's already being pressured to have children. Sure enough, these things come one after another, and there's no time to slow down.

Aunt Zhang stared intently at Zhang Anbang, while Wang Qingrui smiled but remained silent.

Zhang Anbang put down his chopsticks, coughed awkwardly, his fingertips unconsciously rubbing the rim of the bowl, and glanced at Uncle Wang and Aunt Zhang's smiling faces.

She paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Aunt Zhang, you're too impatient. We're only getting our marriage certificate tomorrow, and we haven't even received it yet. We haven't even set a date for the wedding. How can you rush us to have a child right away?"

Aunt Zhang waved her hand, not giving an inch, "I'm not in a hurry, it's just that your situation is urgent."

As I just mentioned, you two are both only children in your families. There's no one to take care of things at Anbang, and Xiaonan's parents aren't around either, so it's only us elders who have to think about these things.

You two are not young anymore. As someone who has been through this, I would like to tell you the truth: you should take advantage of your youth and good health to have children as soon as possible. This way, Xiaonan will recover faster. If you delay, you will suffer a lot more.

Besides, you two are both so busy in the military every day, your schedules are all irregular, it's better to plan ahead for the best results.