Starting from the deputy company commander of the Soldier Assault Team

Wang Qingrui glanced at his former leader, Gao Shijun, who was standing next to him.

This veteran commander, who had fought countless battles and survived countless gunfights, remained calm even when facing life-or-death situations in his early years. But now, as he looked at his son holding his daughter-in-law's hand steadily on the stage, his back trembled slightly.

Wang Qingrui said softly, "Old leader, you've always been worried about Cheng Yazi's marriage, and now that you've seen him get married, you can finally put your mind at ease."

Gao Shijun did not respond immediately, his gaze fixed on Gao Cheng, who stood tall on the stage, his eyes filled with a warm and bittersweet feeling he had never experienced in his half-life of fighting.

His rough, calloused hands rested on his knees; they trembled slightly at this moment, hands that had been gripping guns for years.

He spent his entire life on the battlefield, never fearing, never losing, and never being moved in the slightest when fighting the enemy. No matter how dangerous the artillery fire or how difficult the desperate situation, he always stood tall and overcame it.

However, his son has always been a headache for him. He is too arrogant, lacks tolerance, and is an older single man who doesn't want to find a partner.

Unexpectedly, everything has changed in just a few years. His mood has completely improved, and he can hardly contain his excitement.

Hearing his old subordinate's question, he slowly exhaled a deep breath, his voice tinged with a barely perceptible sob, "Yes, you've finally grown up, started a family, I can rest assured. Old Wang, you really have a way with people, you managed to tough it out."

"Haha," Wang Qingrui chuckled softly, "You flatter me, old leader. I just found him another excellent soldier to live with for a while, and he understood on his own."

As the applause subsided, the two smiled but remained silent. The emcee, Section Chief Li, stood on the podium and spoke again, "Only by establishing a family and a career can one achieve both family and country. Next, please welcome the groom's representative to the stage to give a speech."

Zhang Anbang slowly stepped out of the queue and walked onto the podium.

He stood tall and straight, his gaze first solemnly fixed on the leaders sitting on the dais, then swept over his relatives and friends below the stage, his mother-in-law, Director Chen, Uncle Wang and Aunt Zhang, as well as his comrades-in-arms who had stood shoulder to shoulder with him for many years, and finally looked at his smiling lover.

This meant that one of the six grooms had to give the speech, but none of them wanted to do it, even though Zhang Anbang tried to persuade them that this speech was something they could only do once in their lives.

Finally, Section Chief Li, who was familiar with him, directly named him. After all, they were both in the same department and saw each other all the time, so naming him was perfectly reasonable.

"Respected leaders, comrades-in-arms, and family members, good afternoon."

Many thanks to the Party Committee and leaders of the division for their concern for the grassroots officers and soldiers and for organizing this solemn and heartwarming group wedding for us.

This allows our grassroots soldiers, who are stationed in military camps year-round and on high alert, to openly and honestly start families and build careers under the military flag.

Since joining the military, we have devoted the vast majority of our time to our company, our posts, and national defense. Being apart from each other is the norm, and urgent missions are a daily occurrence. We have been unable to spend much time with our loved ones, and we feel a deep sense of indebtedness.

It is thanks to the silent dedication and unwavering support of all the military spouses, their understanding of our special duties and our lack of control over our own lives, that we can be able to focus on our posts and train without any worries.

As the old saying goes, one should settle down and start a career.

For us soldiers, establishing a career means wearing military uniform, guarding the territory and fulfilling our responsibilities, enduring hardships on the training ground, and never yielding an inch on the front line of combat readiness.

Starting a family means having tenderness in your heart and shouldering responsibility; it means mutual understanding in the everyday life of family; it means staying together year after year.

Today, when we take our vows to marry, we make a lifelong commitment.

In the days to come, we six grooms will always remember our original aspirations and stay true to our duties.

While on duty, they are dedicated to their duties and hone their skills, living up to the organization's training and the uniform they wear. At home, they are considerate of their loved ones, take care of family matters, and live up to the deep affection and the warmth of human connection.

To balance family and country, to advance and retreat with moderation, to manage both career and family well, and to live up to both military service and civilian life.

That concludes my remarks. Thank you everyone.

As soon as he finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted in the auditorium, warm and sincere, and the sound lingered for a long time.

A few seconds later, the applause slowly subsided.

The emcee, Section Chief Li, then interjected, "Thank you to the groom's representative for his sincere vows. Your vows are resounding and your promises are kept. Next, please have the six couples pin wedding corsages on each other."

The soft background music rose again, and the newlyweds faced each other, leaned slightly forward, and gently and delicately pinned the exquisite wedding corsages on each other's clothes.

After the ceremony, two honor guards slowly stepped forward carrying a tray. The tray neatly displayed custom-made wedding mementos from the division headquarters, engraved with the unit's number and a wedding message—a special award and blessing from the division's Party Committee to the newlyweds. On the platform, Division Commander Chen and others rose in turn to personally present each couple with a souvenir, softly encouraging them to cherish their marriage, uphold their responsibilities, and prioritize both family and country.

"The auspicious time has been set, and the good marriage will last forever," Section Chief Li said with joy. "Please, the six couples, raise your glasses and drink the nuptial wine together."

The newlyweds linked arms, held glasses, looked at each other, and drank together with smiles.

A toast to the safety of our land, to our initial aspirations in the military, to our meeting in this life, and to our lifelong companionship.

After the toasting ceremony concluded, the emcee announced in a loud voice, "Thus, the group wedding ceremony of this division headquarters has been successfully completed!"

The hall erupted in applause once more, and the sound of camera shutters clicking filled the air.

Six couples lined up neatly and posed for a group photo under the military flag, preserving this grand and romantic moment exclusively in the military camp forever.

After a brief group photo, the newlyweds freely formed groups to take their own commemorative photos in front of the red carpet in the auditorium and the wall with the Party and military flags.

After the photo shoot in the auditorium was over, the emcee and orderly guided everyone to leave in an orderly manner and head to the division headquarters canteen for a collective celebratory banquet.

Soldiers lined up neatly along the way, clapping and laughing as they saw the newlyweds off. Many young soldiers held wedding candies in their hands and stepped forward to congratulate the six couples.

The main canteen had been newly decorated, with red lanterns hanging high and a festive atmosphere. The tables were neatly arranged, and fruits and dishes were readily available. Everyone took their seats in the order guided by the orderly.

Before the banquet began, the political commissar gave a brief toast, once again wishing the six couples a happy marriage and a long and happy life together, and encouraging them to stay rooted in the military, live up to their country and their good marriage.

The wedding banquet was relaxed and warm, shedding the solemnity of a ceremony. Comrades took turns to toast and congratulate each other, chatting and joking, creating a lively and harmonious atmosphere.

The members of the amateur performance team took to the stage to sing and perform, interspersed with the newlyweds giving out wedding candies and interactive games. The hall was filled with laughter and warmth.

The entire wedding banquet was lively yet not noisy, solemn yet warm.

As the banquet drew to a close, the publicity officers registered the newlyweds' information one by one, distributed group wedding photo vouchers and customized souvenirs, kept records, and completed the military's procedural filing.