I was a rookie reporter in the 00s

Chen Hao turned to Lin Yue and said with a smile, "Yueyue, this song means a lot to us. When Li Wei and I were in college, we often sang it together. Today, I'd like to ask you to dance with me as a testimony of our friendship."

Lin Yue looked at Li Wei, with a hint of expectation in her eyes. Li Wei smiled slightly and stretched out his hand: "Yueyue, let's go dance."

Lin Yue nodded and gently took Li Wei's hand. Under the gaze of the guests, the two slowly walked towards the dance floor. The music started, and they danced to the rhythm. Chen Hao stood aside, watching them, a touch of emotion in his eyes.

"Li Wei, you are really happy." Chen Hao said softly, with a hint of envy in his tone.

Li Wei raised his head and looked at Chen Hao, his eyes full of gratitude: "Chen Hao, thank you for coming today. Your blessing means a lot to me."

Chen Hao smiled and said nothing more. He stood quietly by, watching Li Wei and Lin Yue twirling on the dance floor. At this moment, time seemed to freeze, and all the memories flooded back into his mind.

The dance ended, and Li Wei and Lin Yue returned to the center of the stage. Chen Hao walked up and handed them a beautiful gift box: "This is my gift, I hope you like it."

Lin Yue took the gift box and opened it. Inside was a pair of exquisite silver wine glasses engraved with their names and wedding date. A hint of surprise flashed in Lin Yue's eyes: "Chen Hao, this is so beautiful. Thank you."

Chen Hao smiled slightly: "I made this myself. I hope that in the days to come, you can be like this wine glass, forever dependent on each other."

Li Wei and Lin Yue looked at Chen Hao with emotion, their hearts filled with gratitude. Just then, the lights in the banquet hall suddenly dimmed, and a soft light came on on the stage. The host stepped forward and announced the next step of the wedding: the newlyweds' champagne tower ceremony.

Li Wei and Lin Yue walked hand in hand toward the champagne tower. Chen Hao and the other guests gathered around, cheering them on. Li Wei picked up the champagne bottle and slowly poured it into the topmost glass. Like a waterfall, the champagne flowed from the top glass to the next. The entire champagne tower, illuminated by the lights, appeared exceptionally dazzling.

"Li Wei, Lin Yue, I wish you happiness and a long life together!" The guests cheered in unison and gave them their most sincere blessings.

Li Wei and Lin Yue smiled at each other, their eyes filled with tears of happiness. They knew that this moment would become the most beautiful memory of their lives.

Zhang Wanqing stood in a corner of the banquet hall, her eyes softly gazing at Li Wei and Lin Yue on the stage. As a bridesmaid, she wore a light blue dress, elegant and appropriate. A smile graced her face, but a subtle flicker of complex emotion flashed in her eyes. Fu Siyuan stood beside her, his best man, dressed in a sharp suit, looking exceptionally sharp.

The wedding unfolded like a dream, and the sweet interactions between Li Wei and Lin Yue moved every guest present. Zhang Wanqing watched them, her heart filled with blessings. She was happy for Lin Yue and relieved for Li Wei. However, behind these blessings, Zhang Wanqing harbored her own emotions.

A few months ago, Zhang Wanqing mustered up the courage to confess her feelings to Fu Siyuan, but he remained silent. Since then, their relationship has become somewhat strained. Fu Siyuan hasn't explicitly rejected her, but he hasn't accepted her either. They still work together and investigate cases together, but Zhang Wanqing can sense that Fu Siyuan is deliberately keeping his distance.

Zhang Wanqing took a deep breath, trying to suppress the emotions within her. She didn't want these complex emotions to affect the atmosphere of the wedding. She turned and looked at Fu Siyuan. Fu Siyuan was staring intently at the stage, a faint smile on his face. His eyes held blessings for the newlyweds, but also a subtle hint of loneliness.

Zhang Wanqing's heart ached. She knew Fu Siyuan also loved her, but he had never had the courage to take that step. She could sense Fu Siyuan's hesitation and conflict, and she understood his concerns. They were both investigative reporters for the newspaper, and the nature of their work often put them in danger. Perhaps Fu Siyuan was afraid that this relationship would affect their work, or perhaps he was afraid of hurting Zhang Wanqing.

Zhang Wanqing sighed softly. She knew she couldn't go on like this. She needed a clear answer, whether good or bad. She decided to have a good talk with Fu Siyuan after the wedding.

Just then, the host announced the next step in the wedding ceremony—the couple's toasting ceremony. Li Wei and Lin Yue walked hand in hand to the center of the stage, and the guests stood, applauding and blessing them. Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan also stepped forward, flanking the newlyweds.

"Wanqing, you look so beautiful today." Fu Siyuan whispered with a hint of tenderness in his tone.

Zhang Wanqing smiled slightly, but a hint of bitterness welled up in her heart: "Thank you..."

Fu Siyuan nodded without saying anything else. Together, they assisted Li Wei and Lin Yue in the wedding wine ceremony. Under the light, the champagne stained Li Wei and Lin Yue's cheeks a faint golden hue. Their smiles were so radiant that it seemed as if the entire world was shining for them.

After the ceremony, the guests began to mingle freely, and a soft dance music filled the dance floor. Li Wei and Lin Yue were the first to go out and dance, and the other guests soon joined in. Zhang Wanqing stood aside, watching them, her heart filled with emotion.

"Wanqing, do you want to dance?" Fu Siyuan walked to Zhang Wanqing and asked softly.

Zhang Wanqing shook her head: "No, I'm a little tired and want to rest."

Fu Siyuan nodded without forcing her. He stood quietly beside Zhang Wanqing, watching the people on the dance floor with her. A subtle silence hung between them, with only the melody of the dance music lingering in their ears.

"Siyuan, do you think Li Wei and Lin Yue will continue to be so happy?" Zhang Wanqing suddenly asked, breaking the silence.

Fu Siyuan smiled slightly: "I believe they will. They have been through so much and their relationship is very deep."

Zhang Wanqing nodded, a hint of envy flashing in her eyes: "Yes, their relationship is really enviable."

Fu Siyuan looked at Zhang Wanqing and said, "Wanqing, you will be happy too."

Zhang Wanqing smiled, but there was a hint of bitterness in her smile: "Maybe. But now I just want to focus on my work and don't want to worry about emotional matters anymore."

Fu Siyuan didn't say anything else, but just silently held Zhang Wanqing's hand. Zhang Wanqing was slightly startled, but quickly responded to his grip. She knew that Fu Siyuan's gesture represented his support and companionship. A trace of warmth surged in her heart. Perhaps, she was not alone.

Zhang Wanqing appears calm on the surface, but she is actually very complicated inside. She hopes that one day Fu Siyuan will accept her, so she has been waiting for him; at the same time, she is upset because she cannot see this result, and her heart is always in endless struggle.

Zhang Wanqing's OS: "If I could be more carefree, when I confessed to him and he didn't reply, I would have given up. Then, I might not be as upset as I am now. But I am unwilling to give up so easily, because he didn't reject me! But not rejecting doesn't mean accepting! Hey... Fu Siyuan, what is he thinking? This man, why is he so unclear about feelings? He is such a coward, he doesn't even dare to admit and accept his own feelings... How is he different from a scumbag?"

Zhang Wanqing repeatedly persuaded herself to give up this relationship, and repeatedly persuaded herself not to give up. This contradiction made her powerless...

Just then, the band suddenly struck up a cheerful tune, reigniting the guests' spirits. Fu Siyuan took Zhang Wanqing's hand and together they headed for the dance floor. They danced to the rhythm of the music, temporarily putting their worries behind them. On this special day, they simply wanted to offer their most sincere blessings for the newlyweds' happiness.