My Girlfriend Is Very Good To Me [EN]: Chapter 211

210. Our Wedding

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As the wedding day drew nearer,

I felt a strange mix of emotions. We had registered our marriage over ten years ago, so I thought of this wedding as just an event to make up for not having had one before.

But somehow, I was more excited and looking forward to it than Heena. I don’t know if it was just the anticipation of the ceremony, or the thought of Heena in full makeup and a wedding dress.

She looked so beautiful even during the fitting last month, I wondered how gorgeous she would be with a full makeover.

“Honey, aren’t you too handsome? What if I blush during the wedding?”

Of course, my sweet wife said that after seeing me in my tuxedo fitting, but that was what I should have said. I was speechless then.

Because.

Seeing my wife sitting demurely in a pure white dress, with our daughter and son standing beside her in their own dresses and tuxedos.

Even though it was just a fitting, it brought tears to my eyes. I could confidently declare myself the happiest man in the world. Objectively, I was a happy man.

A harmonious family, a wise and virtuous wife, beautiful and kind children.

If I, who had created such a picture-perfect family, wasn’t the happiest man in the world, who could claim to be?

“Daddy, you look so cool… I want to take a picture with you alone!”

“You know Mommy comes first, right? Sarang is next.”

“Okay~ Then Somang is after Nuna [older sister]!”

“Hug me.”

“Ah! Look at Somang being cute to Daddy again! It’s so unfair when she only does it at times like this!”

Well, things like that happened, but anyway, we finished the various outfit fittings without a hitch that day.

And in the blink of an eye, it arrived.

Our wedding day.

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The wedding.

I had been busy preparing for this day, and finally, the day arrived. I went to the wedding hall early in the morning to check everything one last time. The order, the decorations, all the little things.

After that, I changed into my clothes, calmed my pounding heart, and met with my brothers.

“I’ll collect the congratulatory money meticulously, so don’t worry.”

“Okay. If any money is missing, I’ll suspect Seonhoo hyung [older brother] first.”

“Can’t I take just one-tenth as a commission?”

“Where’s your conscience… Well, it won’t be much even if you take it.”

“Yeonhoo, is the refrigerator I bought you still working well?”

“Of course. I dust it every day. I can’t let that precious thing get damaged.”

“Hey, what about my dishwasher?”

“I can’t live without it. I’m using it so well.”

“It was worth buying.”

The actual amount of congratulatory money received probably won’t be much. The number of people coming isn’t that high, and especially for my brothers, I told them not to give any because I received home appliance gifts from them when I moved.

I received a refrigerator from Junghoo hyung, a large TV from Seonhoo hyung, and a dishwasher from Heeseong hyung.

It didn’t make sense to receive congratulatory money after receiving so much. Of course, I gave quite a bit of congratulatory money at my brothers’ weddings, but the things they bought were so good that my congratulatory money paled in comparison.

I also drew a line, absolutely forbidding them from trying to give it under my sister-in-law or Rin nuna’s [older sister] name. If they put an envelope in, I would immediately transfer the money back to their account.

Anyway, the four of us gathered and chatted, and as the time approached, we began to receive the guests.

My beloved family and friends, who made my life brighter and happier.

“Did you prepare well? You’ve worked hard. Have a good married life, and listen to your wife.”

“I always listen to Heena. Thank you, Dad.”

“You thought well. Just listen to Heena. But what about our grandchildren? Are they in the bride’s waiting room?”

“The kids are getting their makeup done with Heena. They’re entering together, so go there if you want to see them.”

“Okay… Son. Your mother is proud of you. Always live happily with a smile.”

“Yeah. Thank you, Mom.”

First, my parents.

“Son-in-law, you’ve done well so far, so I have nothing more to say. Keep cherishing our Heena…”

“Of course. I’ll visit often with the kids.”

“Shall I bring you some side dishes~? I’m thinking of making some braised short ribs [galbijjim] this time~”

“Wow, if it’s Mother-in-law’s braised short ribs, I have to go pick them up.”

My mother-in-law and father-in-law, who came together.

“Yeonhoo~ Nuna’s [older sister] here! Jihoo, isn’t your uncle cool? Shall we take a picture together?”

“Welcome. Hello, Jihoo~ Do you want to take a picture with your uncle?”

“I want to take a picture! Mom, take a picture!”

“No… Can’t Mom… take a picture with you too…?”

“Hurry!”

“G-Good luck. Nuna.”

“Han Yeonhoo…! Always monopolizing the kids’ love…!!”

“That’s unreasonable anger.”

Yoonjung nuna, who came holding Jihoo’s hand.

“We’re here~ Seoyoon, say hello to your uncle~?”

“Awoo!”

“It’s a real mystery. Even our Seoyoon likes Yeonhoo this much?”

“Hmph, what to do with this popularity. Anyway, thanks for coming all the way. It’s been a while, Nunas.”

“Congratulations on your wedding! Nuna brought a lot of congratulatory money, so buy Sarang and Somang something delicious!”

“Congratulations. I hope you have even more fun and get along better than before.”

Rin nuna, who came even while taking a break from the cafe, and her newborn daughter Seoyoon. And even Chaeah nuna and Jiah nuna.

“Wow, Yeonhoo hyung [older brother], who was subtly handsome, is even more amazing now that he’s dressed up. Why is your body so good? Do you still work out?”

“He’s always been a cheater… This hyung… Congratulations on your wedding! But is it okay to say this when it’s just a ceremony?”

“Just do it! Oppa [term used by a younger woman to address an older male], congratulations on your wedding! Where are the children?! Where’s Somang?!”

“Thanks for all three of you coming. The kids are in the bride’s waiting room, so go see them. Yujin, you can go in.”

“Really?! I’m going there!”

“Hyung, be careful. Somang might get kidnapped.”

“Looking at what Yujin does, there’s a real possibility.”

Chanhyeong, Jaehwan, and Yujin, who are my college classmates and close younger siblings.

“You’re really doing it small. A wedding can be like this too.”

“Hey, you came? You really went through a lot to come. The buffet is delicious, so eat a lot later.”

“Of course~ By the way, where are Somang and Sarang? I came to see my nieces more than hyung.”

“This guy… They’re in the bride’s waiting room right now, so see them later. I’ll give you a photo time with the kids.”

“Oh! My congratulatory money isn’t wasted! Congratulations on your wedding!”

“You say it so quickly. Thank you.”

Yujun, who came all the way from Busan.

“Hyungnim [term of respect], is here! Haha, troublemaker Han Yeonhoo is finally having a ceremony. You know? I’ll ask for a review later.”

“Yeonhoo, it’s been a while. Congratulations on your wedding. Heena is in the waiting room, right?”

“I was going to bring tteokbokki [spicy rice cakes] instead of congratulatory money, but I held back. Be grateful.”

“Is he really crazy? Anyway, congrats Han Yeon. I was going to put 50,000 won worth of lottery tickets instead of congratulatory money, but I held back. Be grateful.”

“Congratulations on your wedding. If you guys want to go to the valley later, let me know. We’re still managing the place we went to before.”

“Th-Thank you, you crazy guys. Thank you for coming, Ria. Let’s all hang out sometime later.”

“You just need to make time, you bastard. What’s the point of a guy who’s always stuck with the kids and Lee Heena saying that.”

Soohwang and Ria. Yoonseong, Hyunwoo, and Euihyun.

My friends who have been close for over 10 years and will bring joy to each other in the future.

In addition, a few more of Heena’s high school friends and relatives came, and the welcoming of guests came to an end. It wouldn’t normally end this quickly, but since the number of people invited was small, it was over in an instant.

Thanks to that, I was able to take a breather sooner than expected, and Yoonseong came to my side.

“How do you feel?”

“How else? Always good.”

“I see. Well, you’ve looked really happy since you first met Lee Heena.”

“The guy who beat me up with those guys while saying I had to pay a happiness tax is talking.”

“But that’s only natural, isn’t it?”

“I agree~”,

I could pay any amount if a tax was imposed on my happiness. To enjoy this happiness without paying taxes, it was frankly a crime.

Anyway, Yoonseong looked at the people sitting side by side next to me, chattering noisily, and quietly opened his mouth.

“Well, congratulations… Um. Live while being grateful to Lee Heena for the rest of your life.”

“Of course. What’s with the suddenness.”

“Be even more grateful. You’ve changed a lot since you met Lee Heena.”

“Really? Is it that much?”

“It’s that much. You’ve changed a lot, even excluding things like grades. In a good way.”

“I’ll have to serve our Heena while being ten times more grateful than now.”

“Do that. Tell me some tips on preparing for a wedding later too.”

“Okay.”

––Tak, Tak

With those words, Yoonseong tapped my shoulder once and got up. Watching him return to his friends, I silently expressed my gratitude.

It was obvious to my family and Heena, and I’m always grateful to you guys too.

Because I clearly realize how happy I am that such good guys are still and will continue to be my friends.

Yeah. The reason I can be here smiling is thanks to everyone’s help. Whether it’s visible or invisible, in many ways.

“Maesae [Emcee]! Let’s start soon!”

“Okay! I’m going!”

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Listening to Heeseong hyung’s playful emcee, I watched Heena, holding her father-in-law’s hand and wearing a pure white dress, walk towards me step by step.

Right behind her, Sarang and Somang were scattering flowers from their flower baskets.

Heena’s face, which was not hidden by the veil, was smiling so brightly that it could not be compared to anything. Filled with happiness. And that would be the same for me, who was waiting for Heena.

Our wedding didn’t need any special flowery language.

This was by no means our focal point. It was just one of the happy days passing by, just one of the events.

We will have a pleasant day today, and tomorrow we will live the same daily life as usual.

After receiving Heena’s hand from her father-in-law, I stood side by side and said to Heena before walking.

“Heena, thank you always. And please take care of me in the future too.”

To my words, Heena also smiled and replied.

“I’m the one who’s always grateful for you being by my side, Yeonhoo. Please take care of me in the future too.”

And we kissed as if we had promised. It wasn’t a pre-arranged order, and I heard Heeseong hyung, who was waiting for us to come forward, rambling over the microphone in embarrassment.

Well, so what.

If we show everyone that we will love each other for the rest of our lives and live happily, that’s what a wedding is.

After that, Heeseong hyung’s sermon continued, and we ended up shedding tears with Heena at the congratulatory messages and videos that were prepared for us without our knowledge.

After completing the short wedding ceremony, we all gathered in the center.

I and Heena, standing in the middle of our loved ones, smiled brightly and shouted.

“”Kimchi!!”” [Said when taking a photo]

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