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Chapter 140: The Solid Foundation of Emotion and Family

Chapter 140 The Solid Foundation of Emotion and Family

Mu Yang bravely forged ahead amidst the wave of innovation in the cultural industry. In his personal life, his relationship with a female artist blossomed like a flower in the warm spring sun, gradually culminating in marriage. This joyous news, like a spring breeze, spread throughout both families, bringing endless joy and anticipation, and also ushering in a wedding preparation journey filled with both laughter and challenges.

Mu Yang and the female artist's home was now filled with various wedding magazines and wedding company brochures. The two sat on the sofa, heads leaning against each other, excitedly discussing the style of the wedding.

"My dear, I think a wedding at the seaside must be very romantic. Imagine, on the golden beach, with the waves lapping the shore, we make a lifelong commitment in the presence of our relatives and friends." The female artist's eyes sparkled with a dreamy light, and she held Mu Yang's hands tightly with both hands, as if she were already at that beautiful seaside wedding scene.

Mu Yang smiled and nodded, saying gently: "A seaside wedding is indeed beautiful, but we also have to consider the opinions of both families. After all, this is a major event for two families."

So, the first gathering of the two families was held in a cozy restaurant. The table was filled with delicious food, but everyone's mind was not on the food, but on the details of the wedding.

"I think it would be better to choose a local star-rated hotel as the wedding venue. It will be convenient for relatives and friends to attend, and the hotel's facilities and services are also guaranteed." Mu Yang's father was the first to express his opinion. His eyes revealed the importance he attached to his son's wedding. His voice was steady and firm, and he unconsciously put down the chopsticks in his hand in order to better express his point of view.

"But isn't a hotel wedding too traditional? I still prefer an outdoor wedding. That natural atmosphere can better reflect the purity of love." The artist's mother expressed a different opinion. Her tone was gentle, but her attitude was firm. Her eyes were full of beautiful longing for her daughter's wedding. She tilted her head slightly, as if imagining the scene of an outdoor wedding.

For a moment, everyone expressed their opinions, discussions rang out one after another, and the atmosphere became somewhat tense. Mu Yang and the female artist exchanged a glance, knowing that this was just the beginning of many conflicts during the wedding preparations.

To find a solution that everyone would be happy with, Mu Yang and the female artist decided to investigate wedding venues one by one. Accompanied by their parents, they braved the scorching sun as they traveled through the city. While the choice of venue sometimes led to heated arguments, they also began to better understand each other's needs and wants.

Finally, they chose a manor in the suburbs as the wedding venue. The manor has a wide lawn and a clear lake next to it, which not only satisfies the female artist's yearning for the outdoor natural atmosphere, but also has the complete facilities of a hotel for the convenience of hosting guests.

After the wedding venue was decided, a new challenge arose: the sharing of wedding preparation costs and resource allocation. Mu Yang's family believed that weddings should follow traditional customs, with the man shouldering the majority of expenses. The artist's family, however, felt that times had changed and that both parties should share the burden. Furthermore, the allocation of resources, such as wedding photography and makeup, should be fairer and more equitable.

"We only have this one daughter, so of course we hope her wedding will be perfect. We are willing to contribute part of the money, but we also hope to have more say in these key resources." The artist's father said with a frown, his eyes revealing a hint of dissatisfaction and worry, his hands crossed on his chest, as if to make his position clear.

Mu Yang's mother heard this and said anxiously, "Our family has always followed tradition. The man paying for the wedding is a sign of respect for the woman. We have carefully selected these resources, so how can we change them so easily?"

The tone of both sides gradually became excited, and Mu Yang and the female artist quickly stepped forward to mediate. They understood that this was not just a matter of money, but also a clash of two family values.

"Mom and Dad, we all know you are doing this for our own good, but we hope that this wedding will be the beginning of happiness for the two of us, rather than becoming the fuse of conflict between our two families. We can sit down and carefully calculate the expenses of the wedding, and share them reasonably according to the actual situation of our two families. As for resource allocation, we can discuss it together and choose the plan that suits us best." Mu Yang looked at both parents sincerely, his eyes full of helplessness and expectation. He knew that only through frank communication could this conflict be resolved.

After patient communication and negotiation, the two families finally reached an agreement on cost sharing and resource allocation. Although the process was somewhat tortuous, everyone understood that this was for the happiness of the two children.

While preparing for the wedding, Mu Yang and the female artist did not forget to prepare for their future family life. They signed up for a marriage counseling course together, hoping to learn more knowledge and skills in managing a family.

In the classroom of the marriage counseling agency, they sat with several other couples and listened carefully to the marriage counselor's explanation.

"Communication between couples is very important. You must learn to listen to each other's thoughts and feelings, and don't rush to express your own opinions." The marriage counselor's gentle but firm voice echoed in the classroom. Her eyes revealed her care and expectations for every couple. Through vivid cases and interactive teaching, everyone can deeply understand the various problems and solutions in marriage.

Mu Yang and the female artist listened attentively, taking notes on key points in their notebooks. During an exercise simulating communication between a married couple, Mu Yang, pressured by work, accidentally expressed impatience with the female artist's ideas.

"Why don't you understand me? I just want our wedding to be more special. Is there anything wrong with that?" The female artist said aggrievedly, tears welling up in her eyes and her voice choked a little. She clenched her hands tightly, as if trying to control her emotions.

Mu Yang saw the artist's reaction and immediately realized his mistake. He remembered the marriage counselor's advice, took a deep breath, and then gently held the artist's hand and said, "Honey, I'm wrong. I shouldn't have been impatient just now. I know you're doing this for the good of our wedding. I should have listened to you more patiently."

After listening to Mu Yang's apology, the female artist burst into laughter. Through this exercise, they have a deeper understanding of the importance of communication in marriage and have learned how to better deal with conflicts and emotions between each other.

In addition to communication skills, they also learned about family financial management and children's education planning. In the family financial management course, they learned how to create a reasonable family budget and how to manage financial investments to ensure the family's financial stability.

"We will set up a joint family account in the future and deposit funds according to a certain proportion every month for the family's daily expenses and future planning." Mu Yang said to the female artist seriously. His eyes revealed a sense of responsibility for future family life. He took out a pen and paper and began to calculate the family's income and expenditure.

The female artist nodded in agreement. "Well, we should also keep some funds as an emergency fund, just in case."

In the children's education planning course, they discussed the education of their future children. Although the children have not yet been born, they have already begun to think about their children's future.

"I hope our child can learn an artistic specialty, like music or painting, to cultivate his aesthetic sense and creativity." The female artist said with anticipation, her eyes flashing with beautiful imaginations of her future child, as if she had already seen the child showing his talent on the stage or in front of the canvas.

"I also think art education is important, but at the same time we must also focus on cultivating children's moral character and learning ability." Mu Yang added, his eyes revealing his earnest expectations for the child. He gently stroked the female artist's hair, as if they were jointly drawing a blueprint for the child's future.

As the wedding date approached, the families of both families gathered more frequently. At one family gathering, everyone worked together to make dumplings. Mu Yang's father expertly rolled the wrappers, while his mother, an artist, meticulously wrapped the dumplings. As they worked, they chatted, their laughter filling the room.

"This dumpling filling is our family's secret recipe. I made it specially today for everyone to try." Mu Yang's mother said with a smile, her eyes full of pride and enthusiasm, and brought plates of steaming dumplings to the table.

"Well, it tastes really good! From now on, our two families will be one family. We should get together more often and try each other's cooking." The female artist's father said happily, his face filled with a happy smile. He picked up a dumpling and put it in his mouth, nodding in praise.

During this process, the cultural customs of both families collided and merged. Mu Yang's family was accustomed to ancestor worship during festivals, while the female artist's family focused on more modern holiday celebrations. During a discussion about how to celebrate the Spring Festival, the two families had different opinions.

"The Spring Festival is a traditional festival of our Chinese nation. Our family has always had the custom of worshiping our ancestors. This is a respect and remembrance for our ancestors." Mu Yang's father said seriously, his eyes revealing his adherence to traditional customs. He put his hands on his knees and leaned forward slightly, as if emphasizing the importance of traditional customs.

"It's a different era now. We can celebrate the Spring Festival in more modern ways, such as traveling together or watching a movie. This can also enhance the relationship between family members." The female artist's brother put forward his own idea. His tone was relaxed and lively, and his eyes revealed a yearning for new things. Leaning on the sofa, he seemed to be imagining the beautiful picture of traveling during the Spring Festival.

Seeing the disagreement between the two families, Mu Yang and the female artist decided to combine the two approaches. During the Spring Festival, they would first worship their ancestors together to pass on the family's cultural traditions; then they would arrange a family trip, allowing everyone to spend an unforgettable Spring Festival in a relaxed and happy atmosphere.

This decision was recognized by both families. Everyone felt respect and understanding for each other, and the family atmosphere became more harmonious.

Finally, the wedding day arrived. On that sunny day, Mu Yang and the female artist stood on the lawn of the manor and, surrounded by the blessings of their family and friends, made a lifelong commitment. Their eyes sparkled with tears of happiness, and their hearts were filled with anticipation for their future family life.

Mu Yang looked at his beautiful wife beside him, then at his smiling family in the audience, a wave of emotion welling up in his heart. He knew that his married life had just begun, and that there would be more challenges and difficulties ahead. But he firmly believed that as long as he and his wife supported each other and their two families tolerated each other, they would be able to manage their family well and ensure that happiness would last forever. He seemed to envision a future filled with the laughter of children and the warm joy of family sitting together, enjoying the joy of family.