Chapter: 5380

Before going on stage, a staff member from the White Gold Hall handed Ye Chenye a microphone, which he took and then stepped onto the stage to stand beside the newlyweds.

Holding the microphone, Ye Chenye paused for a moment before speaking: "I'm honored and also a bit nervous to be invited by the two elders to this meaningful wedding ceremony to act as their witness. This time, I won't prepare any long speeches, but just want to share my thoughts with the two elders and all the guests."

As he spoke, Ye Chenye paused for two seconds before continuing: "My parents passed away at an early age, unfortunately, but fortunately, they left me a perfect family atmosphere when I was young. They loved each other and could tolerate, understand, and support each other in their daily lives;"

"They showed me through their actions that the principle is: as long as you find the right person and direction in life, you can overcome obstacles and achieve success without fail."

"This kind of overcoming obstacles has nothing to do with ability or wealth, nor does it have anything to do with strong enemies or danger. This kind of overcoming obstacles is about eliminating all negative thoughts and doubts in one's life."

"As I remember it, even though they left me with nothing in the end and could only rent a small, rundown cottage for us to live in, they still deeply loved each other and cherished life;"

"My mother would spend every day tidying up every corner of our home and meticulously preparing every meal on the table, always maintaining her enthusiasm and smile;"

"And my father would work tirelessly in this city to find ways to support our family, even returning home covered in dust and sweat, but still maintaining his enthusiasm and smile just like my mother;"

"He went through a very difficult time, but never complained about the hardships of life because in his eyes, as long as his wife and child were by his side, there was no hardship in life;"

"And they never neglected my education due to the difficulties of life;"

"In my memory, my father taught me to read for the last time, reading from Song Dynasty scholar Fan Zhongyan's 'Tang Yang Lou Ji' at the part where it says 'not taking pleasure in material things and not grieving over personal losses.' When he got to this point, he put down his book and told me that one should not seek wealth or status in this life, nor should one strive for great achievements. All one needs to do is to always use their heart to do what they want to do, always doing the right thing, no matter how others may view it as idle and meaningless;"

"My father's education had a profound impact on my worldview and values, allowing me to truly achieve not taking pleasure in material things and not grieving over personal losses. Even when I was sleeping on the rooftop of a 30-story building construction site, gazing up at the stars, I still maintained enthusiasm and smile for life;"

"When he finished speaking, Ye Chenye took a deep breath and spoke sincerely: 'I'm saying this to tell all the guests here today that my parents used their actual actions to teach me that the greatest happiness in life is not having wealth or achieving success, but being able to do what's right at the right time with the right people. If everything aligns with these three corrects, then you are the happiest and most successful;"

"So, I hope here today that the two newlyweds can also find happiness and success by standing on the foundation of these three corrects and walking together hand in hand for a lifetime! Thank you all!' Ye Chenye's heartfelt speech left everyone present deeply moved."

"They were nodding their heads in applause at the same time, also unable to help but feel a deep admiration and longing for Ye Chenye's parents' love that was like heavenly match made in heaven. Moreover, everyone present knew Ye Chenye's identity.

They knew how miserable Ye Changning left Beijing with his wife An Chengqi and son Ye Chen when he was young, and how soon after they arrived in Jinling, their life came to an end here. But they didn't know that even if they shed the spotlight of a big family and background, there was no loss or regret on their part; they could still face life with optimism and run their small family with utmost perfection.

Even without relying on the Ye family's resources, Ye Changning could build his own small boat for his little family, just like singing a song, and then wash his hair, climb up the mast, and set sail with the tender shoots of grapevines.

An Chengqi also gave up all her spotlight and devoted herself to her son and this little family, carefully decorating their home with warmth and beauty. At this moment, everyone looked at Ye Changning and An Chengqi with a new perspective.

Su Shou Dao's heart was filled with regret and shame, recalling his anger and resentment after losing his position in the Su family. He realized that there was a vast difference between his son who had a shining education and experience and Ye Chenye, who grew up in an orphanage and construction site, yet still achieved remarkable results.

The real gap lies in Ye Changning's attitude towards life and family - that carefree, responsible, and passionate approach with heart, which he couldn't even chase after no matter how hard he tried."

Su family's old master was still grumbling in his heart, criticizing his son and grandson for being useless. But at this moment, he suddenly realized that his son and grandson's lack of usefulness was largely due to his own education and influence on them.

He and his son were both unable to be as great as Ye Changning, so they also didn't have a son who was like Ye Chenye in excellence. Itoh Takahiko had already grown old and weak.

In his lifetime, he could use his life to spoil Itoh Nana, but the greatest regret in his soul was not being able to leave behind a son to continue his family name and legacy.

This time, hearing Ye Chen's words, this regret was suddenly amplified countless times.

The regret was so amplified that he felt that the only chance to compensate for it was to let Ye Chen marry his daughter. JrNovels.com