Super Soldier in the City

The wedding was held as scheduled... on the day itself, it wasn’t postponed. Firstly, there were many guests, so waiting until the next day would be inconvenient. Secondly, the elders of both families weren’t superstitious; they believed the timing didn’t matter as long as the people were right. It had nothing to do with the day, the weather, or any superstitions.

Since both families agreed on this point, Li Yifei and the others didn’t make any objections. They weren’t superstitious people to begin with.

The wedding hosts were brought in directly from the city, a man and a woman, both dressed very fashionably and quite good-looking. However, compared to Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao, they were still inferior. Sitting in the audience, Li Yifei couldn’t help but think this as he watched them.

But in the village, this was definitely considered a top-tier wedding. Zheng Mingrui and others completed their tasks well, even preparing the wedding rings, which weren’t just ordinary little thousands-of-yuan rings. They bought a diamond ring worth over sixty thousand. Initially, Skinny Monkey suggested buying a cheaper one, but Zheng Mingrui clapped his hands and said that the boss had money and that minor amount didn’t matter. Li Yifei listened with mixed feelings but wasn’t really bothered by it.

As long as the wedding was successful, nothing else mattered. As long as the brothers were happy, everything else could be worked out.

The wedding proceeded step by step. The hired chefs began their work in a simpler, open-air kitchen, preparing each wedding dish. Some of these dishes were originally prepared by the Zhang Family, while others were provided by hotels temporarily contacted by the wedding company. These hotels usually handled wedding banquets daily, so the food was always at the ready.

The guests took their seats, and unlike conventional weddings, there was no bride-fetching ceremony, which simplified things. Besides, Xu Yang’s health wasn’t suitable for the hour or two of hassle that fetching the bride would entail. However, Zheng Mingrui and the others brought more than ten sets of wedding gowns. With the help of Na Yi and Lin Wanqing, they chose one, and the makeup artist quickly did her makeup to make her look healthier, although she still appeared frail.

Fortunately, the guests outside were aware that the bride had just recovered from an illness, so there was no idle gossip.

The parents of both sides took their seats, and according to local customs, everything proceeded step by step. After the marriage certification, the host invited Li Yifei to the stage since there was no time to process the marriage certificate, saving that part.

Li Yifei tidied his clothes, went on stage representing the organization, and spoke on behalf of the groom’s management. The newlywed couple bowed deeply to Li Yifei. Without Li Yifei, they wouldn’t have been at this moment. Li Yifei accepted their bow with a smile and then said, "Tianxing, and Xu Yang, I wish you both to take care of your health, resume normal life, and look forward to endless possibilities in the future!"

"Thank you, boss!" The groom grinned broadly.

"Thank you... boss!" The bride also said softly.

The ring exchange marked the climax of the ceremony, and the atmosphere was extremely pleasant. Li Yifei returned to his seat, and a bunch of brothers started an enthusiastic toast. After the wedding ceremony, Zhang Tianxing let Xu Yang rest while he went out to toast. The first glass was toasted to Xu Yang’s parents, thanking them for their upbringing. The second glass was to Li Yifei, who drank it all in one go. The brothers then urged him to go to other tables to toast, as there was plenty of wine to be drunk; one glass was not enough.

Everyone was here to attend his wedding. The previous day, the other party had pulled out of the engagement, leaving everyone feeling upset and angry for Zhang Tianxing. But today, everything took a turn for the better. The brother found his true love and returned to get married, which was beyond everyone’s expectations, and it truly made everyone happy from the bottom of their hearts.

Those attending the wedding also learned of the reasons behind the events, and many were deeply moved. However, they were equally glad for Zhang Tianxing. Perhaps only the Lang Family... they were too late to regret it now. Who could have thought that the cowardly, almost disabled Zhang Tianxing would transform into what he is today? During the wedding, to show off, the host mentioned the groom’s provision of the house, dowry, and other things, adding up to nearly a million items. This news quickly spread to the Lang Family, and when the brothers lying down heard that Zhang Tianxing spent over a million to marry the new bride, their eyelids twitched. That’s not a small amount but over a million! Damn it, wasn’t he supposed to be broke?

A few of them immediately cursed out loud, wanting to make trouble for Zhang Tianxing. But it was just talk. They had brought over thirty people to cause trouble but were knocked down by a few opposing guys, and the Lang Family ended up compensating those people, suffering a loss. If they tried again, they’d likely face more than just a beating. They’d heard the other side had used military helicopters to transport goods back and forth.

As for Lang Yonggan’s daughter... she deeply regretted it, thinking if she had known, she wouldn’t have let Lang Yonggan make a fuss. If they had persisted a bit longer, the wedding would have happened. Of course, that’s just her presumption. Clearly, things weren’t as she imagined them to be.

No matter what, this whole wedding and the events before and after made the Zhang Family famous in the small village and even in the entire township, giving them face. It proved that the kid from the Zhang Family was indeed successful. Although things had been odd these past few years, it was because they were laying low. Once they really acted, it was unprecedented. How could the story of a few people fighting dozens be fake?

During the wedding feast, everyone drank heartily. Xu Yang changed into another suit and walked out. She still looked frail but was in high spirits. She came over to toast Li Yifei and others. They rushed to stand up and drink the toast. Zhang Tianxing sympathetically said, "Wife, you should rest. There’s no need to toast. All my brothers understand you, so maybe we can do this another time."

"Right, now he’s just caring for his wife!" Dumb Guy chimed in.

Zhang Tianxing raised an eyebrow and said, "Of course, she’s my wife. If I don’t care for her, who will?"

"Alright, then let me toast you for your remark, it’s truly sensible. Brothers, this is also a reminder for us to care for our wives!" Dumb Guy said while standing up to raise his glass.

Others joined in the jest, making the atmosphere lively.

Zhang Tianxing’s mother sat with Xu Yang’s mother. Both had not been happy these past few years, often worried. However, today they finally relaxed, chatting about household matters, like when the two kids would have children and what jobs they would look for next.

"Yangyang’s Mom, you and her dad don’t need to work so hard anymore. After retiring, you can enjoy life. If you’re tired of city living, come stay with us in the countryside. The air here is great, and it’s wonderful to spend summer here to escape the heat."

"That sounds great. This summer, her dad and I will come over to stay for a while. I hope we won’t be bothering you."

"No need to worry about that. You’re family now, and visiting often is only natural. Besides, we can pick wild vegetables, fish, and enjoy life."

"Yes, these past years, we’ve often fantasized about Yangyang recovering and living happily as a family. That’s worth more than anything else. Now that she’s awake, married, and found the ideal partner, we’re no longer worried. We can finally enjoy life."

Suddenly, there was a burst of laughter from outside. Guests at other tables had finished eating. Those who lived nearby went home, while those from afar stayed another night. They gathered in groups of three or five, chatting. Only Li Yifei’s table was still eating and drinking. The dishes had already been replaced three times, and everyone was quite the drinker. On such a day, they had to enjoy themselves fully. They started reminiscing about an embarrassing training incident from the past. Everyone present had failed to complete the training and thus didn’t get to eat.

Normally, there would always be meals. After all, training was hard, and without nutritional supplements, their bodies couldn’t bear it, except during hunger resistance training. At that time, Li Yifei was a rookie, much like Zhang Tianxing, both greenhorns. They got punished with no meals for a few days, so they tried every way possible to get food. It’s said that the mice in that camp disappeared quickly back then.

Everyone had their own tricks, but in the end, nobody went truly hungry, so looking back now, everyone laughed heartily.

This memory deserved a big glass of wine. Everyone filled their glasses and downed them in one go.

There were also bystanders watching the fun, so they wouldn’t discuss anything too confidential. Still, those watching were stunned. They realized these people weren’t ordinary soldiers. They really saw life and death, performed tasks, and even killed...

No wonder these guys carried an unusual aura. Outsiders couldn’t quite figure it out, but now it was clear. It’s their presence of malevolence, even when they smile, something feels off.

This information would soon spread, and the people in the small village would regard Zhang Tianxing with reverence when they saw him. As for those who had troubled the Zhang Family, they began to feel uneasy, especially those who had bullied Zhang Tianxing over the years. They probably wouldn’t sleep soundly tonight.

Yet, this was their narrow-mindedness. Zhang Tianxing hadn’t cared about these things over the years. Now his mindset had changed. Returning to how things were, naturally, he wouldn’t pay them any more attention. Except for the Lang Family, who had truly grievously offended them, only they would receive some retribution. For the others who hadn’t crossed the line too much, there was no need for action. Isn’t it better to live quietly?

They drank until midnight, and everyone eventually passed out drunk. Zhang Tianxing’s father and a few strong young men helped take everyone back. Everyone had their wives or girlfriends, so there was someone to take care of them. Plus, they held their liquor well, even when drunk, they wouldn’t cause trouble. Thus, there was no need to worry too much.

Li Yifei, reeking of alcohol, hadn’t used True Qi to dissolve it but wasn’t too drunk, either. He sat on the bed, smiling as he beckoned Na Yi over with a hand.