Dark red velvet is spread on the round table, which is quite large, causing the hem to drag on the clean white tiles.
Several eye-catching glass chandeliers on the ceiling were not lit, only a few ambient lights emitting a soft glow, maintaining the minimum level of brightness.
There are several small dishes on the side of the table, all of them are cold dishes. It is more like decoration rather than for filling the stomach.
Among them, surrounded by a few bright green small plates, is a large bunch of carnations. Pink and white flowers bloom in clusters among the green leaves, elegant and luxurious.
Unidentified instrumental music is playing in the sound system, and the flying notes collide with the flowers. The flowers also shake along with the rhythm, as if quite satisfied with it.
There are many people at the banquet, so many that even if everyone speaks in a low voice, whispering, it still feels like a torrent, chaotic and noisy, but also comforting.
My head hurts - I gently rub my temples with two fingers - tired from the journey, and being pulled up early in the morning to follow the entire wedding process, I didn't even have time to find some coffee to survive, the result of a serious lack of rest.
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Makeup, taking photos, changing hairstyles, taking more photos... Under the constant manipulation of the photographer and makeup artist, time quickly passes by, fortunately, the results are visible to the naked eye. When I moved my thoughts away from the sugarcane plant in the corner of the wall, which could be poked to the roof even when leaning, there were already several bridesmaids wearing matte gray long dresses.
Two pieces of white gauze gently enveloped, and the rest of the skin was exposed. Although the countryside's early morning still had a bit of chill, no one cared about it: finally, it came to an end, and a few people quickly divided the tasks, locked the door, and hid the shoes, all in one go.
The wedding car was not very punctual, to be precise, it was a few minutes early. This was not a problem, so someone from upstairs pushed open the window and asked about the purpose of the person in the black suit. After a few exchanges of words, the door of the small building opened smoothly, and a group of people continued to rush upstairs with excitement.
All dressed in black suits, white shirts, tied neckties, and a branch adorned with full flowers on their chests.
With such a group of people blocking the entrance of the bride's room, it was quite a scene. The bridesmaids clamored for red envelopes, and the people on the other side cooperated by requesting the door to be opened - after all, the door was so tightly sealed that not even a piece of paper could be squeezed in.
The hidden shoes were quickly found, after all, the bedroom was not that big, the furniture was quite limited, and most importantly, there was no real intention to obstruct.
Some things are better left unsaid, too much is not beautiful.
There is a small dog about a month old on the first floor. It has brown fur and a pointed mouth. It clings to the railing and quietly watches its owner in a white dress. Taking advantage of the ceremony, I also bent down and rubbed the dog's head. Looking at it squinting its eyes and showing a comfortable expression, I touched its slightly rough fur and asked it in a low voice, "Your owner is about to leave, don't you want to take a good look at her?"
Of course, there would be no answer, it couldn't even bark a few times.
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The carnations on the table are still swaying, matching the climax of the music, gathering my scattered thoughts.
Through the gaps between the petals and leaves, I saw the bride wearing a wedding dress with a huge hoop skirt, dragging a long train, walking up the stage.
The surrounding noise gradually faded away. The music became softer after the climax, making me unable to resist the temptation to take a nap in this ambiguous atmosphere.
Brief memories of the past, both sides reading their vows, exchanging rings, relatives and friends giving speeches... under the guidance of the emcee, everything was connected and orderly.
I watched the stage, savoring every word. Honestly, the vows were a bit cheesy, but it didn't stop me from enjoying them. Everyone smiled sincerely and raised their glasses to bless the newlyweds on the stage.
Life is full of mundane things, so why worry too much about trivial matters?
The groomsmen and bridesmaids, as well as the groom's relatives, sat at a round table below the stage. The view was good and the visibility was clear. Thanks to this, I saw the tall and thin figure of my father-in-law, slightly bent waist, and the flower on his chest slightly askew; I saw my mother-in-law wearing a red cheongsam, gently pursing her lips, holding her husband next to her; I saw my father-in-law's square face, which was seven parts similar to the groom's, and the smile that appeared when he pretended to be calm; I saw my mother-in-law's arm being held, leaning against my father-in-law, the smile between her eyebrows made her look several years younger.
I saw the groom's body slightly plump, although he had lost some of his youthfulness, his appearance remained the same. He also pursed his lips, firmly holding the slender palm wrapped in long gloves, and there seemed to be traces of tears in the corners of his eyes.
I didn't see the expression of the other protagonist clearly. With the bright makeup, continuous shutter sounds, and flashing lights, too many things rushed in, engulfing the petite figure, leaving only the white wedding dress and endless imagination.
I withdrew my gaze and picked up my chopsticks to enjoy the food. This table of food is probably the last gathering with my old classmates on this trip, I ate heartily, happily, and satisfied.
Before leaving, I picked up a random blank card at the front desk and picked up a pen without a cap, leisurely writing a few words:
Time is long, the road ahead is far.
Time flies, obstacles are long.
It is an honor to be your classmate, your friend, to witness this important moment in your life, and witness the new beginning that belongs to you.
I hope all the beauty stays with you, and all the hardships are overcome by you.
In the future, life's journey is long and full of challenges. I hope that when we meet again, you will still be smiling like a flower, just like now.