Chapter 166: Gao Yue’s Wedding

Chapter 166: Gao Yue's Wedding

The wedding was simple, with just a few tables set up in the canteen to celebrate the marriage.

Both Gu Heng and Su Zhaozhao attended, not because of Gao Yue, but because Director Peng had invited them.

Director Peng was a well-rounded and socially adept figure who got along well with everyone in the unit.

As such, Wang Chunhua, as the family member of Political Commissar Zhou, also came along.

Gao Yue wore a brand-new, striking bright red wool dress with a matching scarf, looking stylish and fashionable.

Several military wives couldn't help but notice her outfit.

Her dress and scarf were stunning, and she wore slightly darker nylon stockings and equally bright red high heels, making her look like a blooming flower, fresh and eye-catching.

Gao Yue followed Director Peng everywhere, like a meek and obedient lamb.

She held her wine glass carefully, smiling just enough to seem friendly without being overly ingratiating.

Director Peng, meanwhile, was beaming with pride and in high spirits.

Everyone could tell how happy he was!

Wang Chunhua tugged at Su Zhaozhao and whispered, "Is she seriously not wearing anything under that?! Goodness, isn't she cold?"

Su Zhaozhao replied, "She's wearing nylons."

Wang Chunhua widened her eyes, "So these are nylons! I've only heard about them but never seen them before."

She stared at Gao Yue's legs, "No wonder they're called nylons; they look so sheer, almost like she's not wearing anything at all."

Still, you could tell she was wearing something; the technology back then wasn't advanced enough to make them completely invisible.

"Gao Yue is from Sea City, right? Why didn't her parents come?"

Indeed, Gao Yue's parents didn't come, and not only them, but only a few relatives from her family attended, not even filling a whole table. This table also included Yan Daniang and Yu Huixin.

After Wang Chunhua muttered this, another military wife at the same table said, "What background does her family have? Would they dare to come even if asked? Seeing so many soldiers, they'd probably be scared stiff. Yu Huixin has been living here for several years; have you ever seen any of her family members come over?"

Wang Chunhua, having only been a military family member for a relatively short time, realized she had indeed never heard of them.

The military wife nodded towards the relatives' table, "See, all the young girls who came are dressed up, and their intentions are far from pure."

The military wives exchanged knowing looks and winked at each other.

At this moment, Yu Huixin was feeling particularly uncomfortable!

She gave a sideways glance at the others at the table, wishing she could just get up and leave!

It was too obvious!

It was too embarrassing!

Do they really think this is some kind of matchmaking event for the Gao family?!

Seeing that her daughter-in-law didn't look well, Yan Daniang picked up a chopstick and offered her some stir-fried radish strips, "Have some food; even if you don't want to eat, the baby needs to."

Yu Huixin frowned and shook her head, still angry, her belly already showing.

Soon, Director Peng brought Gao Yue over to their table to toast.

Aunt Yan nudged her and whispered, "Xiao Yue and her husband are coming over, quickly compose yourself."

Yu Huixin forced a smile.

Director Peng was warm and attentive, first calling Aunt Yan "Auntie" and then addressing Yu Huixin as "Cousin," and referring to the young girls from Gao's family who attended the wedding as "Sisters."

Turns out Aunt Yan was the matchmaker! At this moment, the military wives like Su Zhaozhao learned who had introduced Director Peng to Gao Yue.

"Auntie, you have to drink this cup as a thank you for the matchmaking," he said.

Wang Chunhua whispered to Su Zhaozhao, "So it was Aunt Yan who made the match? That old lady is something else. Director Peng and Gao Yue are completely different, yet she managed to bring them together and make it work."

The other military wives at the table chimed in, "I heard many people had introduced potential partners to Director Peng before, but he wasn’t interested. Everyone thought he was picky. Maybe Aunt Yan heard about it and took the initiative to introduce them?"

"Who knows, but I heard he liked her right away."

"Hehe, men of any age still go for younger women. His new wife is said to be a high school graduate."

Another person added, "So what if she’s a high school graduate? Her background..."

Someone immediately interrupted, "Shh, don’t say that. It’s their wedding day. Some people care, others don’t."

"True..."

The military wives pieced together a complete story from their various bits of gossip and chatted excitedly, unable to stop talking, even at the wedding.

No matter the speculation, Director Peng and Gao Yue’s wedding was successfully completed.

Su Zhaozhao and the others finished their meal and went to say goodbye to the newlyweds.

Gu Heng scanned the hall but didn’t see anyone.

Wang Chunhua joked quietly with Su Zhaozhao, "Are they already off to the honeymoon suite?"

At that moment, there was a commotion at the door.

"What's going on?"

"It's Director Peng's kids making a fuss outside."

"Why are the kids acting up? They’re so young, they don’t know any better."

"Why do you think? I heard the youngest is only two years old, probably worried that a new mom means a new dad will come along too!"

"I didn’t even notice his kids weren’t here earlier."

"You’re right."

"Why didn’t Director Peng have his kids attend the wedding?"

Su Zhaozhao and the others reached the door and saw Director Peng outside, wrestling with a teenage boy, probably around 16 or 17.

The young man was accompanied by three younger siblings, the youngest being a little girl who was crying loudly in the arms of her older sister.

Gao Yue knelt down to comfort her, while the older sister quickly shielded the younger one.

Gao Yue looked helpless.

Political Commissar Zhou chuckled. "Old Peng's family is going to have quite a drama."

Indeed, there was bound to be some drama. It turned out that Director Peng had sent the kids to their aunt’s place in the neighboring county right after winter break started, without mentioning the wedding.

The kids had overheard the adults talking and rushed back home.

"Director Peng really should have just talked to the kids properly. Why would he keep it a secret from them?"

"He was afraid they'd cause a scene!"

"But keeping it a secret didn’t prevent the drama from happening anyway..."

Director Peng was all about saving face. His eldest son snapped at him in front of everyone, making him flush with rage.

Seeing his new wife standing there, looking lost and tearful, only made him angrier.

"I don’t need your permission to get married! If you don’t like it, you can leave!"

His son, also hot-tempered, clenched his fist and shouted, "Fine, I’ll leave! Let your new wife have your kids!"

With that, he grabbed his younger siblings and started to storm out.

Everyone quickly rushed to intervene. What if something happened to the kids if they actually left?