Speaking of Ashan’s mother’s braised pork, one cannot help but recall the early days in Sanxia, where the annual Sacred Pig Competition was the most festive event during the Lunar New Year. This tradition originated from the ancestors’ ritual of “offering sacrifices to the mountain gods for peace.” Later, since the sixth day of the Lunar New Year marks the birthday of Qing Shui Zu Shi, the patron deity of Sanxia, the religious practice merged with local customs, leading to the establishment of the annual Sacred Pig Competition in front of Qing Shui Zu Shi Temple. After the competition, the winning pig owners would distribute pork to the gathered crowd, making braised pork a signature dish in nearly every household in Sanxia.
Naturally, the taste of braised pork evoked childhood memories for both Ashan and Ah-Mei, inspiring them to plan a visit back to Sanxia. Ah-Mei’s parents also expressed their desire to join them in revisiting old neighbors. In truth, everyone had their own thoughts—Ashan and Ah-Mei sought the elders’ blessings, while the parents eagerly awaited the young couple to formally express their commitment to each other.
Standing on Changfu Bridge over the Sanxia River, in front of the Qing Shui Zu Shi Temple, Ashan and Ah-Mei informed Ah-Mei’s parents of their intention to marry. The parents gladly gave their blessing. They then entered the temple to offer incense, solemnly informing Heaven, their ancestors, and the patron deity of their joyful union. At last, they received divine approval and blessings for their marriage.
As both families began discussing wedding arrangements, Ashan brought unexpected good news from work.
The engineering company where Ashan worked had been deeply involved in Taiwan’s "Ten Major Construction Projects," employing nearly 10,000 people. To secure future growth, the company needed to expand into large-scale international projects once domestic construction was completed.
To qualify for these international bids, the company had to demonstrate advancements in operational management, financial planning, engineering technology, resource management, and project oversight through computerized systems. As a result, the company was in the process of establishing an Information Department. Due to his outstanding performance, Ashan was selected as a reserve staff member for this new department and was transferred back to Taipei for specialized training in computerization and business system development.
Autumn is a season of harvest, and in the fall of 1976, Ashan and Ah-Mei’s love blossomed, receiving the blessings of their families and friends. Their journey culminated in a lifelong union, bound together in everlasting harmony.
說起阿三媽燒的紅燒豬肉，就不得不提起早年在三峽時，每年都有神豬比賽，這是三峽人在過年時最熱鬧的活動，起源是先人的「祭山神，以取平安」的傳統儀式，後來因為大年初六是三峽清水祖師爺的誕辰，所以將信仰與民間習俗合併，每年在三峽清水祖師廟前廣場，舉辦神豬大賽。大賽後得獎的飼主，都會將豬肉分送給廣場的民眾，所以三峽幾乎家家戶戶都會做「紅燒豬肉」這道美食。
「紅燒豬肉」當然也會挑起阿三及阿美對童年時的回憶，於是阿三及阿美決定找個日子回三峽去看看。阿美爸媽也表示很想跟他們倆一起回去三峽探望老鄰居，其實大家心裡都各有想法，年輕人想得到長輩的祝福，兩老是等著年輕的一對表達雙方的愛意。
阿三及阿美在祖師廟前三峽溪上的長福橋，向阿美爸媽表示兩人已有結婚的意願，也得到兩老的欣然同意。阿美爸媽也到了清水祖師廟，虔誠焚香，向天公、先祖，還有祖師爺稟告了阿三和阿美的喜事，也終於如願的得到了天公、先祖及祖師爺的恩准及賜福。
正當阿三及阿美兩家在商議有關小倆口婚事的時候，阿三帶來了工作上的好消息。
阿三工作的工程公司，在投入國內「十大建設」的總人力近一萬人。為了公司未來持續的發展， 在完成國內十大建設工程項目後，必須要爭取到國際上大的工程項目才行。
為了要符合參與國際工程標案的資格，公司需要在公司運營管理、財務規劃、 工程技術、資源管理，及工程專案管理等項目，提出電腦化作業的應用實例及具體成效。因而公司為此正在籌建資訊部。阿三由於過去工作表現優異，而被選為資訊部儲備人員，被調回台北，參加有關電腦化的培訓課程及業務建置等工作。
秋天是收成的季節，阿三及阿美的愛情在 1976 年的秋天，收到家人及親友們的祝福，收穫了「永結同心」的美果。
