Carrying our belongings, our group soon arrived at Aung San’s village.
The village still looks familiar from before. From the outside, it looks like an ordinary village. No one would have imagined that illegal things are being done inside.
Fortunately, I am not from this village, and Aman has never been involved in the village's business. None of this has anything to do with me.
When I returned to this village again, I was no longer the embarrassed fugitive from before, but a normal person, a man who was about to marry Amang.
If I say I'm not excited, I'd be lying. After all, it's my first time getting married in a foreign country. The closer I get to the village, the harder my heart beats.
"Brother Zhang, you're finally here!" As soon as he entered the village, Aung San led his people to greet him.
"Knowing that Brother Zhang is coming today, I invited all the famous chefs nearby. Take a whiff, the whole village is now filled with aroma!"
As the elder brother-in-law, Aung San is also very generous. From a distance, you can see many big pots set up on both sides of the village.
There are people busy next to the big pot, putting away the dishes and lighting the fire. As the flames in the pot continue to simmer, the thick aroma spreads along the water vapor in the village, across the distance. It can also make people swallow their saliva involuntarily.
"Trouble with Brother Aung San!" I said confidently.
I could see the busy scene in the village. This was the first time I received concern from other people, and I felt a sense of warmth at home.
Since arriving in northern Myanmar, I have either been on the road to escape or lived in fear. The sadness and pain along the way have finally settled down.
"What's the trouble? Today is the day you and my sister get married. As a brother, I can't hold it properly!"
With a smile on his face, Aung San pulled me towards the village.
Along the way, everyone would say hello to me.
Although I didn’t know them either, I still responded to them one by one.
On the way, Aung San also told me that they don’t pay much attention to getting married here, and the general process is similar to that in China.
Worship heaven and earth, drink and eat, and enter the bridal chamber at night!
By the time Aung San brought me to his house, the villagers had already crowded around him. If Aung San hadn’t shouted that the groom was coming, I might not have been able to squeeze in.
After walking into Aung San's residence, it was noon and the wedding process began.
Amang was wearing a red local wedding dress today. She originally wore no makeup or any makeup, but today she also wore exquisite makeup, and her moist lips were particularly bright.
"The auspicious time has arrived, and the wedding has officially begun!" As the wedding master's voice sounded, the wedding got down to business.
The oath, ring, worship to heaven and earth, it didn't take much time to follow the whole process.
After arriving, everyone toasted one by one, drinking glass after glass. Although my drinking capacity is not very good, there is always a motivation in my heart that drives me to keep drinking.
Holding Amang's hand, my whole body was full of strength and joy. Amang followed me with a red face and looked at me with some worry.
"I said it's not righteous if you keep making Brother Cheng drunk. What day is it today? It's all up to you. If you really make Brother Cheng drunk, you won't be able to explain it to your sister-in-law at night!" Song Hao said with a smile while holding the wine glass. .
"Yes, you are too bad!" Zhao Yan also said.
Maybe I was stimulated by their words, maybe I was really a little drunk, I shouted.
"It's okay, I can still drink! I'm not afraid of your drinking capacity!"
"I knew Brother Cheng could still drink more!" Song Hao showed a proud smile and filled it up for me.
"Brother Cheng, stop drinking!" Aman advised.
As Amang's voice sounded, several people immediately cheered: "Hey, sister-in-law feels distressed!"
Amon suddenly blushed with embarrassment, but he still took the wine glass from my hand and drank it in one gulp.
Everyone thought that Amang didn't know how to drink, but he drank in one sip, which made several people present stunned, including me.
I always thought that Aung San protected Amang very well and would not touch tobacco or alcohol at all. Now it seems that Amang also has a perseverance in living in this environment.
"Sister-in-law is amazing!" Several people came back to their senses and praised her.
The wedding banquet ended in such a commotion, and in the evening I was escorted into the bridal chamber surrounded by everyone.
Looking at Amang in red in front of me, I had mixed feelings for a while.
I never thought that one day I would live in this place in northern Myanmar and get married in this place. The wedding I had always imagined was that my parents would sit in the high hall, and my daughter-in-law would respectfully honor her parents with a cup of hot tea.
But now, I am married, but my only elder is Aung San, Aung San’s brother. My parents are not around at all, and I can’t even go home to visit relatives or let my elders meet their daughter-in-law.
I didn't even notify my elders about my marriage. They may still be worried about me now.
For a moment, I felt mixed feelings in my heart, and my hand unconsciously touched the mobile phone in my pocket.
I have the urge to tell my parents about my marriage, but I also know that I can't go back. Even telling my elders about it will only add to my longing.
Rather than doing this, it would be better for them to forget about me and live peacefully.
With a deep sigh in his heart, the hand holding the phone couldn't help but relax, and he walked towards Amang.
Today is a wedding day, so let’s put all the unhappy things aside for now!
"Brother Cheng, do you want to call home?" Aman also knew about my situation. Seeing that I was worried, he immediately thought of the reason.
"Yeah, but I can't go back, and there's no point in making this call!" I sighed.
"Why don't you just call me? I'll call you. I'll help you ask about the situation at home. If it's suitable, I'll talk about our marriage!" Aman said with clear eyes.
I hesitated for a moment, and finally agreed to Amang's proposal.
It has been a long time since I came to northern Myanmar, especially after I was blackmailed in Myawaddy. I have long wanted to ask about the situation at home, but I have concerns and dare not take action.
Aman dialed the phone, and a familiar voice came into my ears.
"Who?"
Aman glanced at me and immediately lied, saying that people from the town came to know about the family situation.
The people in the village are very simple, and they don't care much about this kind of investigation in the town. They just answer whatever Aman asks.
After more than ten minutes of chatting, I had a pretty good understanding of the situation at home, and life was as usual. It was just because of me that my husband and I had a debt of more than 100,000 yuan, and our lives were miserable.
What hurts me the most is that they are still asking for news about me, hoping that I can come back alive.
Hearing this, I almost couldn't stop crying. I raised my head and looked at the ceiling in the room.
I'm sorry for them, I don't deserve to be their son!
After a long time, Aman was ready to hang up the phone, and I suddenly whispered to Aman.
"Tell my parents to remember to check the credit union's bank card when they have time, and tell them there is a subsidy from the town!"
Now the only way I can compensate my two elders is with money.
After the wedding is over, I will immediately transfer a sum of money to them so that they can pay off their family debts and live a stable life for a few days.
Aman nodded and relayed my words to them. Although the two elders were confused, they did not doubt him and agreed.
"Brother Cheng, why didn't you tell us about our marriage?" Aman asked with some confusion.
From what my parents said, I can tell that although life is rough, I can still live on, so it doesn’t hurt to tell me about my situation.
I shook my head, "That's it. It's enough to know their situation. Talking about it will only make them more worried!"
"I'll think of a way later, maybe I can go back!" Aman comforted.
I nodded. If I have the chance in the future, I will definitely go home and take a look!
After a small interlude, Amang couldn't help but look at me, his beautiful eyes were shining a little, and a blush gradually rose on his cheeks.
He said a little embarrassedly: "Brother Cheng, go to sleep!"
I slapped my head violently, almost forgetting that tonight was the wedding night, an awkward smile appeared on my face, and I quickly got into Amang's bed.
