The ribbon-cutting signified the bridge was open for public use.
Holding the scissors, Chu Qingzhi stepped onto the Li Family Bridge under the watchful eyes of the community and made two cuts on the red silk on both sides.
"The Li Family Bridge is officially complete!"
Applause thundered from both banks of the river.
Elder Li, moved to tears, had fulfilled a lifelong dream of seeing the Li Family Bridge rebuilt in his lifetime.
After Chu Qingzhi descended from the bridge, a group of children excitedly ran onto it, and the gathered villagers started crossing it, experiencing the feel of the new bridge.
"Now we don't have to take the boat to cross the river anymore. I was always afraid of falling into the river."
"Getting married across the river felt like being separated by a mountain. Now it will be much easier to visit my parents."
"It's going to be so much easier to visit relatives now. No more waiting for the boat."
