People in the alley: A woman dressed as a man shouldn't be foolishly filial, Zhuang Chaoying

The first big happy event was that Xiaoting and Lin Dongzhe got their marriage certificate.

On the day Xiaoting graduated, on the campus of Fudan University's School of Humanities, Lin Dongzhe planned and knelt down on one knee the moment Xiaoting finished her graduation thesis defense, proposing to her in front of her classmates and teachers.

He knelt on one knee, holding flowers in his hands and a gold ring. As expected, Xiaoting readily agreed.

The second piece of good news is that Xiaoting's novel "Long-Distance Relationship," published in the literary magazine "Harvest" during her postgraduate studies, won the 7th Hundred Flowers Award from "Fiction Monthly."

This honor is not only a high recognition of Xiaoting's literary talent, but also a very important addition to her academic career.

Xiaoting successfully stayed on as a teacher at the university, becoming a teacher in the Chinese Department of Fudan University.

The third happy event was that at the beginning of the year, Pengfei and Xiaozhou also entered into marriage.

As a top talent in the field of computer science, Xiao Zhou was assigned to work at the 50th Research Institute of China Electronics Technology Group Corporation after graduating with a master's degree, thanks to his outstanding professional abilities.

She primarily focuses on researching communication technologies for both military and civilian use, contributing her efforts to the country's scientific research endeavors.

Pengfei and Xiaozhou met, fell in love, and got married.

The fourth piece of good news is that Zhuang Chaoying's novel "Difficult Steps" is not only popular in China, but has also successfully entered the international stage and has been translated into many languages ​​such as Angkor, Korean, and Angkor.

At the end of the year, New York University in the United States extended an invitation to Zhuang Chaoying, hoping that he could come to the school to give a speech and share his creative experience and the charm of Chinese literature.

As Zhuang Chaoying's business increased, he would take A-Ling around the world to give speeches and have some fun. If it happened to be during Xiao Yuyao's winter or summer vacation, he would also bring her along.

With the money he had, Tu Nan gave it directly to his parents. His maternal grandparents hired a housekeeper to take care of them, and he paid her salary.

Lin Dongzhe often travels for work and always brings back local specialties as gifts. The first place he visits is his parents-in-law's house, where he buys the best food and household items.

Xiaoting and Dongzhe also got a lot of inside information through their sister-in-law's job at the Construction Committee. They bought several houses. Now, the demolition and relocation in Shanghai is in full swing. Anyway, thanks to Lin Dongzhe's efforts, they also made a lot of money by following Pengfei's stock speculation.

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October 1st, this special day, is not only the birthday of our motherland, but also the wedding day of two young couples.

The rooftop revolving restaurant at the Suzhou Yadu Hotel.

Lin Dongzhe and Zhuang Xiaoting, and Xiang Pengfei and Zhou Yaqin, were the two newlywed couples who attended the event in their finest attire.

Xiaoting wore a pure white long-sleeved wedding dress with a white veil, which added to her holy and sacred aura.

Lin Dongzhe was dressed in a sharp white suit with a red tie, looking radiant.

Pengfei chose a black suit, while Zhou Yaqin wore a pink wedding dress and a pink headdress, looking adorable and sweet.

The two brides each possessed their own unique charm. Xiaoting was beautiful, elegant, and poised, while Zhou Yaqin was charming, playful, and lively. They became the most dazzling presences in this beautiful moment.

Huang Ling and Song Ying sat side by side, with Zhuang Chaoying and Lin Wufeng sitting on either side.

At this sacred moment, Xiaoting and Lin Dongzhe simultaneously changed their address to "Dad, Mom!"

Looking at her parents, Xiaoting felt that she was truly the happiest person in the world. She had never suffered any injustice since she was a child. Her parents did not treat her differently because she was a girl. Her two older brothers competed to be good to her. Her family gave her the greatest confidence and allowed her to treat everyone and everything with neither arrogance nor servility, which is why she is who she is today.

Zhuang Chaoying and Lin Wufeng smiled and agreed, "Yes!"

At this moment, Zhuang Chaoying felt deeply moved. He had truly become Lin Dongzhe's father, no longer just the high school math teacher dad in the essays, but witnessing the children's happiness.

When Song Ying heard Xiao Ting call her "Mom," tears welled up in her eyes. She tightly grasped Wu Feng and Sister Ling's hands, her voice trembling slightly as she spoke.

"Oh! Sister Ling, we've been waiting for this for so many years... Now we're truly a family."

Huang Ling responded, "Sigh."

Then, the newlyweds turned to their maternal grandparents and called out in unison, "Grandpa, Grandma."

Grandpa and Grandma had happy smiles on their faces. "Oh!"

Next came the part where Pengfei and Zhou Yaqin changed their addresses.

When Hua Lin and Xiang Dong happily accepted their daughter-in-law's sweet "Mom and Dad," tears welled up in their eyes.

Zhou Yaqin's parents also made a special trip to the wedding, and they were very satisfied with Pengfei as their son-in-law.

Pengfei works for a foreign company with a good salary and benefits. He also bought a house in Shanghai and takes good care of his wife, Yaqin. He is a family man.

So when Pengfei respectfully called out "Mom and Dad," they immediately smiled and responded.

Pengfei took Zhou Yaqin's hand and slowly walked to Zhuang Chaoying and Huang Ling's side, then knelt down with a thud.

The surrounding guests immediately turned their attention to it.

Pengfei's voice trembled, his eyes filled with gratitude. "Uncle, Aunt,"

“Without your kindness in raising me, I wouldn’t be who I am today. Over the years, you have treated me like your own child. I will never forget this kindness.”

Zhou Yaqin also knelt down and said sincerely.

"Uncle, Aunt, thank you for raising him to be such an outstanding person, and for letting me meet such wonderful people."

Zhuang Chaoying and Huang Ling were startled by this sudden action and quickly went to help him up. "Pengfei, Yaqin, what are you doing? Get up!"

At this moment, Zhuang Hualin and Xiang Dong also came over.

Zhuang Hualin said solemnly, “Brother, sister-in-law, you deserve this gift. Over the years, we can never repay the care and love you have shown Pengfei.”

After they finished speaking, the couple solemnly bowed three times to their elder brother and sister-in-law.

After Pengfei and Zhou Yaqin kowtowed three times, they stood up with the help of others.

At that moment, enthusiastic applause rang out in the banquet hall.

In their first year of work, Wanshu was surprised to find out that she was pregnant.

The following year, Wanshu gave birth to a lovely boy. Father Zhang happily named his grandson Zhuang Honghui.

At this moment, the little guy is sitting with his aunt Huang Yuyao, playing with his toy car with great interest.

In a corner of the banquet hall, little Zhuang Honghui was having a great time playing with his aunt Zhuang Yuyao.

Zhuang Honghui sat in the chair, fiddling with a toy car in his hand, but his eyes were fixed on the large shrimp on the table, his mouth practically watering.

"Auntie, what are they doing?" Zhuang Honghui asked in a childish voice.

Zhuang Yuyao, who is already in first grade, held her nephew and patiently explained, "They're getting married. You'll understand when you grow up."

Zhuang Honghui nodded as if he understood, then leaned close to his aunt's ear and whispered, "Auntie, can I have some shrimp?" As he spoke, drool began to drip from his mouth again.

Zhuang Yuyao patted her nephew's head, and said seriously with a little adult air, "No, you can't. Look, no one has started eating yet. Dad said that children can't eat before the elders start, understand?"

Zhuang Honghui nodded, then shook her head, and said pitifully, "But, Huihui is so hungry."

Zhuang Yuyao comforted her. "Then just swallow a few more mouthfuls of saliva, bear with it, dinner will be served soon."

Zhuang Honghui obediently swallowed several mouthfuls of saliva, but his stomach was still growling with hunger.

He felt his aunt was lying, and even after drinking some water, he was still hungry.

Seeing her nephew's aggrieved little face, Zhuang Yuyao couldn't help but laugh. She gently pinched his nose, then cupped his face and kissed his cheek.

At the lively wedding ceremony, Shan Shan, who had returned from studying abroad, was now the representative of a foreign company in Shanghai, dressed in an elegant dress.

She sat next to Xiaojun, her gaze fixed on Dongzhe, Xiaoting, and Pengfei on the stage. She was genuinely happy for them; their childhood sweetheart romance was something she truly envied.

Unconsciously, Shan Shan's gaze swept to the side and saw Tu Nan's family of three.

At that moment, the memory that had been buried deep in her heart instantly took over her entire mind.

Memories of the past flooded back to her. She recalled her student days, and how Tu Nan's sunny smile and positive attitude were like a beacon in the darkness, giving her the motivation to take the high school entrance exam.

It was that inspiration that motivated her to work hard and eventually get into university, thus broadening her horizons and seeing a wider world.

Looking at Tu Nan's happy and fulfilling family, Shan Shan felt a mix of emotions, including nostalgia for the past and contentment with the present.

Li Jia stood quietly in a seat not far away.

She came today with her husband, both of whom work at the planning bureau. Their tacit understanding at work allowed their relationship to develop naturally.

After getting married, they used their housing provident fund to buy two houses near Jing'an Temple.

Awen also used the compensation money his grandparents received from their demolished house to make a down payment on a small two-bedroom apartment, which he plans to live with his parents in the future.

Looking back, Li Jia realized the true nature of her family of origin very early on. She understood that in her parents' eyes, she was nothing more than a "blood bag" who sacrificed for the family. She was always asked to help Awen stay in Shanghai, help them achieve a soft landing, and do unreasonable things like buy them a house.

But now, she has let go and no longer dwells on the grievances of the past.

She gently touched her slightly protruding belly.

Having their own lives extended, the department secretly vowed never to let their children repeat their mistakes and to give them a loving and warm environment to grow up in.

There was no scheming or injustice.

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