The wedding music began. Zhao Shengkai stood at the center of the stage, looking toward the back of the arch with a gentle smile. Wei Zijin called out, "Let's welcome the bride and her most beloved father!" Holding her father's arm, Chen Xiaoying slowly emerged from the other side of the stage. Today, Chen Xiaoying wore a pure white wedding dress and exquisite makeup, her whole figure seemingly enveloped in a halo. Zhao Shengkai wore a crisp suit, looking handsome, dashing, and full of vigor. When her father placed her hand in Zhao Shengkai's, the wedding officially began.
The wedding program was tightly arranged yet warm. First came the Western-style vows. The newlyweds faced each other, gazed deeply into each other's eyes, and promised to stay together for life. Then came a number of traditional Chinese customs. During the Elder-Worship Ceremony, Zhao Shengkai and Chen Xiaoying bowed respectfully to both sets of parents, thanking them for raising them. Next came the Heaven-and-Earth Ceremony and the Couple's Mutual Bow, each part filled with ceremonial significance. When it was time to address their new parents, Chen Xiaoying sweetly called out "Mom and Dad," and Zhao Shengkai also began calling his in-laws Mom and Dad. The elders handed over the thick cash gifts they had prepared for the occasion, marking the beginning of a new family.
In Xiao Mo's livestream, comments kept pouring in.
As Xiao Mo provided commentary, he nodded at the camera. "Guys, you see this? Now this is a real wedding! The program is cleverly designed, with every detail taken into account. It has both Western romance and our Eastern traditions, perfectly blended!" He swept the camera across the venue, panning over the guests below the stage.
As the ceremony drew to a close, Wei Zijin's voice rang out again.