Chapter 45: Using the Engagement

The bride struggled desperately.

But all her efforts were in vain.

The icy river water kept forcing its way into her mouth and nose.

After more than ten seconds, she was pulled up.

A few seconds later, she was plunged into the river again.

This happened three times.

The village chief, his face expressionless, said, "The first bow, to honor your parents. The second bow, for love between husband and wife. The third bow, never to be parted for all eternity."

Though they were words of blessing, in this village...