Omaha It all began in Omaha, with a simple yet unforgettable question: "What do you wanna speak, English or Chinese?" That was the first line exchanged between us, setting the tone for the rest of our journey together. That evening, we found ourselves at a Nebraska Huskers game. It feels like ages ago now, back when the Huskers were still winning more often than not. Those early days were filled with adventures around Omaha, from the Joslyn Art Museum to peaceful strolls through Elmwood Park. It was a simple time, a time we now look back on and recognize as "the good life." After finishing her undergrad, Yuqi pursued her graduate studies in Chicago, a move that marked the next chapter of our story. Close to Chicago, but it’s called Champaign If Omaha was the good life, then Champaign was… well, let’s just say one visit was enough. And yet, I found myself returning more times than I’d care to admit. Each visit somehow managed to outdo the last in sheer disappointment. The low point? A tie between the worst Korean and Chinese restaurants I’ve ever had the misfortune of trying. But even in the bleakness of Champaign, we found our own little sparks of joy—like escaping to nearby Chicago for Christmas. And it was during this time that we took our biggest leap yet: a journey to China that not only deepened our bond but also broadened our horizons in ways we never could have imagined. Santa Clara After grad school, Yuqi landed a job in the Bay Area, and after striking out on applying to medical school, I decided to take my shot in California—much like the gold rushers of old. Adjusting to the absurd cost of living was a challenge (where even starting your car seemed to cost 25 bucks), but soon enough, we began to thrive in the vibrant, sun-soaked life we built together. We marveled at California's natural beauty and explored it with many of our friends. And just as we had started our journey at a Huskers game, we found ourselves drawn to the excitement of the 49ers, whose stadium was practically in our backyard. It was after one of those games, with hearts full of excitement and joy, that we got engaged. Now, as we prepare to start the next chapter of our lives together, I can't help but think back to that first question: "What do you wanna speak, English or Chinese?" It was more than just a question about language—it was the beginning of a lifelong conversation. A conversation that has spanned from Omaha to Santa Clara, from Nebraska football to 49ers games, from the simple to the extraordinary. And as we stand here today, ready to exchange vows, I know that no matter what language we choose, we'll always understand each other. We look forward to sharing this journey with you all, as we continue writing our story—together. 奥马哈 这一切始于奥马哈，源自一个简单却难以忘怀的问题：“你想说英语还是中文？”这是我们之间的第一次对话，也为我们的旅程定下了基调。那天晚上，我们一起去看了内布拉斯加大学的比赛。现在回想起来，那已经是很久以前的事了，那时内布拉斯加大学的比赛胜多负少。早期的日子里，我们在奥马哈经历了许多冒险，从乔斯林艺术博物馆到艾尔木公园的悠闲散步。那是简单的时光，如今我们回顾起来，觉得那就是“美好生活”。在完成本科后，宇琪去芝加哥继续攻读研究生学位，这也标志着我们故事的新篇章。 实际是芝加哥不远的城市 - 香槟 如果说奥马哈是美好的生活，那么香槟……好吧，简单的一次访问足以让人记住。尽管如此，我还是不止一次地回去了。每一次的访问似乎都比上一次更让人失望。最低谷的时刻？那就是我尝试过的最糟糕的韩国餐馆和中餐馆。不管香槟有多么阴郁，我们还是在其中找到了自己的一点快乐——比如在圣诞节逃到附近的芝加哥。正是在这段时间里，我们迈出了最大的步伐：前往中国的旅程不仅加深了我们的感情，也拓宽了我们的视野，超出了我们曾经的想象。 圣克拉拉 研究生毕业后，宇琪在湾区找到了一份工作，而我在医疗学校失利后，决定像古老的淘金者一样在加州一试。适应荒谬的生活成本是一项挑战（连启动汽车都需要25美元），但很快，我们开始在我们共同创造的充满活力、阳光明媚的生活中茁壮成长。我们对加州的自然美景感到惊叹，并与许多朋友一起探索。正如我们最初在内布拉斯加大学的比赛中开始了我们的旅程，我们也被49人队的激动人心的比赛吸引，而他们的体育场几乎就在我们家门口。就在一次比赛之后，怀着满心的激动和快乐，我们订婚了。 现在，随着我们准备开始生活的新篇章，我不禁回想起那个最初的问题：“你想说英语还是中文？”这不仅仅是一个语言问题——它是终身对话的开始。这段对话从奥马哈到圣克拉拉，从内布拉斯加大学的比赛到49人队的比赛，从简单到非凡。今天，我们站在这里，准备交换誓言，我知道无论我们选择什么语言，我们总能彼此理解。 我们期待与你们分享这段旅程，一起继续书写我们的故事。