One morning in 1936, 17-year-old Guo Yiqing was Xi learning English in his study, preparing to enter a prestigious women's university. Suddenly, her parents, Guo Jingxin and Li, hurriedly walked in, their faces filled with joy and excitement.
They informed Guo Yiqing that they had found an excellent marriage partner for her, 54-year-old General Cheng Qian. This news brought Guo Yiqing's Xi study plan to an abrupt halt, and she didn't expect that her parents would directly arrange marriage when she was a minor.
"General Cheng Qian is the big leader of the White League, with a noble status and a successful career, it is the honor of our Guo family to marry him!" Father Guo said excitedly. Guo's mother was also busy nodding in agreement.
However, Guo Yiqing's whole person fell into shock and confusion. How could a man older than her father be her other half?, with tears streaming down her eyes, begging her parents to retract this ridiculous decision.
However, Guo's father and mother were resolute, and they thought that this was a great opportunity to enhance the prestige of the Guo family and could not be missed. Guo Yiqing ran back to his room crying, his heart like a knife.
She looked out the window at the rising sun, tears blurring her vision. The original beautiful plan Xi study came to naught, and she didn't know where to go.
A few days later, Cheng Qian came to Guo's house with heavy gifts to meet his 37-year-old bride Guo Yiqing. Guo's father and mother had already cleaned up the Guo family and warmly welcomed the arrival of General Cheng.
However, Guo Yiqing's heart was still full of resistance, and she nested in the room and did not want to show up.
Suddenly, she heard a man's voice coming from downstairs. "Oh, is Miss Guo still resting in the house? Cheng Qian said gently.
Guo Yiqing became curious, and secretly looked at the appearance of this "old man" behind the door.
To her surprise, Cheng Qian's demeanor was polite, his speech was as warm as jade, and he did not feel old at all. He was also respectful to Guo's father and mother, and he was not unhappy.
Guo Yiqing couldn't help but dispel some prejudices and took the initiative to ask to meet with Cheng Qian.
After the two sat down facing each other, Guo Yiqing asked tentatively, "General, do you think women should be educated?" She knew that many men were against girls studying. Cheng Qian said in a sincere tone: "It is appropriate and necessary for women to study Xi, and I fully agree with it."
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Guo Yiqing was overjoyed. She found that Cheng Qian was not only extraordinarily generous and knowledgeable, but also very concerned about women's right to education, and was an enlightened person. Guo Yiqing was impressed by him and decided to accept the marriage, and just like that, they held a grand wedding a month later.
Although Guo Yiqing is still a little apprehensive, he is more looking forward to a new life.
After marriage, Cheng Qian took good care of his new wife Guo Yiqing, who was only 17 years old. Guo Yiqing has a lively temperament and loves sweets, so Cheng Qian instructed the chef at home to make more pastries that she loves to eat.
Guo Yiqing doesn't like spicy tastes, Cheng Qian immediately ordered that no spicy dishes are allowed at home, and even the kitchen utensils are replaced with brand new, so as not to be contaminated with any spicy taste.
Whenever Cheng Qian goes out on business, he never forgets to bring some souvenirs home to his beloved wife. Magenta wood hydrangea as room decoration, delicate lace handkerchief, comfortable cotton and linen fabric, all show Cheng Qian's heart.
Guo Yiqing felt her husband's deep affection and was moved by him in her heart.
Once, Cheng Qian's ex-wife suddenly came uninvited and insulted her in front of Guo Yiqing for being "shameless". Guo Yiqing's face was red, and he ran back to the room crying. Cheng Qian immediately rushed home, blasted his ex-wife away, and softly persuaded Guo Yiqing, saying that such a thing would never happen again.
From then on, Guo Yiqing understood that Cheng Qian regarded herself as before, and had regarded her as a treasure on the tip of her heart. She finally opened her heart completely and reciprocated her husband's sincerity.
The two lived a sweet life after marriage, and Guo Yiqing gave birth to 6 children for Cheng Qian one after another. However, she was physically weak, had multiple difficult births and miscarriages, and could not raise every child, and the couple faced the pain of their child's death together.
Whenever Guo Yiqing had a miscarriage or lost a baby, Cheng Qian was by her side. He hugged his beloved wife and comforted her softly, telling her that the child in heaven must be doing well, and asked Guo Yiqing to pour out his inner pain and self-blame.
Cheng Qian's warm power comforted Guo Yiqing's heart. She is also grateful that Cheng Qian has never alienated or blamed her for this.
The two bear the joys, sorrows, and sorrows of life together, and the boat of marriage is gradually stabilizing in the waves. Guo Yiqing's attachment to Cheng Qian is like the attraction of the sea to the moonlight, which is endless, deep and quiet.
They supported each other through the ups and downs of life, and their relationship became stronger and stronger.
During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Cheng Qian secretly contacted the leaders of the Communist Party and planned to respond to the uprising. As his wife, Guo Yiqing was not afraid of the difficult road ahead, she fully assisted her husband's revolutionary cause and fulfilled the duties of a revolutionary family member.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, she took the initiative to donate her family's real estate and savings to help the people in difficulty. Guo Yiqing doesn't care about reputation and glory, he just wants to do his best and do something practical for the people.
She and Cheng Qian are both role models for the country to worry about the country and the people.
Cheng Qian is also always concerned about the suffering of the army and the people, and puts the interests of the country above his own interests. The monthly allowance is never spent indiscriminately, and all of it is used to help old subordinates and those in need.
Such a spirit made future generations awe-inspired.
In 1968, Cheng Qian died of illness at the age of 84. Guo Yiqing was so grief-stricken when she learned the bad news that she cried in front of her husband's portrait and waited motionless for three days and three nights.
The children persuaded Guo Yiqing to live, and she gradually got out of her initial grief. Despite his frail health, Guo Yiqing did his best to take care of his family and friends.
She attended the memorial service for revolutionary martyrs, met with visitors and told Cheng Qian's deeds, and became a firm force to protect her husband's legacy.
Guo Yiqing had no idea of remarrying until his death, and was loyal to Cheng Qian all his life. In 1996, at the age of 82, she and her husband were buried in Babaoshan, completing the unswerving alliance between the two and becoming a good story.
The marriage between Cheng Qian and Guo Yiqing crossed the insurmountable gap of ordinary people and started a legendary and touching marriage process.
17-year-old Guo Yiqing initially resisted getting engaged, but later opened his heart to accept Cheng Qian, and then became a virtuous helper, transforming and growing up again and again. Cheng Qian also treated Guo Yiqing with sincerity, and the two have been in the same boat for more than 30 years.
Whether they are raising children or serving the country, they all have a common mission and a spiritual pillar that they will never abandon. With perseverance that is difficult for ordinary people to achieve, Cheng Guo and the others practiced the righteousness of their family and country, leaving a shining model.
To this day, such a marriage that transcends the barriers of secular gaze and identity still gives people warmth and strength. Cheng Qian and Guo Yiqing have used their lives to interpret what sincere love is, and their spirit will always be worthy of learning and Xi and praise for future generations.