October 1 was an important holiday celebrated throughout the nation.
Zhou Quan and Au Wing-yan's wedding ceremony was scheduled to begin at eight that evening.
After all, it was not a weekend day off, and Zhou Quan still needed to be on duty at the Security Department during the day.
On such a joyous day in Sir Kwan's life, he could certainly apply for leave.
But it would not be so convenient for his invited guests to attend his wedding.
The evening was a suitable time. At the very least, the vast majority of the invited guests would be available.
There was another very important point: on this day of nationwide celebration, the Hong Kong Garrison held its first military parade since Hong Kong Island's return to the Motherland.
Although Zhou Quan was nominally on duty with the Police Force during the day, he had actually attended this military parade.
Zhou Quan was not yet qualified to attend the grand military parade in Tiananmen Square in the Motherland's capital.
But how could he possibly miss this parade held on Hong Kong Island?
After a series of simplified yet solemn proceedings, Zhou Quan, dressed as the groom, joined hands with Au Wing-yan, who wore a phoenix coronet and embroidered bridal robes, and they formally became husband and wife.
After all, the public notice period for Zhou Quan and Au Wing-yan's marriage had long since ended, though their wedding still had to wait until that evening.
Besides, he and his boyfriend were also very much in love, and it was time for their relationship to bear fruit.
Even after the military parade and the formal start of the evening wedding ceremony, the excitement and pride in Zhou Quan's heart still would not settle.
Some of his men had been unable to attend