Chapter 423: Isn't It Because I'm Afraid Others Might Have Objections in Their Hearts?

Liu's father heard this and raised no suspicions: "Your Uncle Liangzi found a brother-in-law in his commune to help find someone to set aside meat for us; tomorrow morning, his son Cunyi will go over to pick it up."

Chuxue didn't expect Uncle Liangzi had such connections: "How much can he set aside?"

Recalling the message Liangzi had brought over in the afternoon, Liu Shanliang smiled: "He said he can set aside at least three jin, and if there's any extra, he'll add some; anyway, with your fish, it will be enough to prepare two banquet tables."

As the two talked while walking back, when they reached the bottom of the slope, they heard Liu's mother's voice from above: "It's so late, how are you just coming back?"

Saying this, she hurried down to meet them.

Taking the items from Chuxue's hands: "What are all these?"

Chuxue reached out, took a package back to carry, and with her other hand linked arms with Liu's mother: "I was thinking there would be many people tomorrow and worried you might not be fully prepared, so I found someone to buy some roasted peanuts, melon seeds, and candies; even if we don't use them, they won't spoil before New Year."

This time, Liu's mother didn't complain about her spending money recklessly: "You really thought of everything."

As they entered the courtyard, Chunxiao came out of the house: "Second Sister, you're back."

Chuxue saw her coming out of the house: "Mm, what were you busy with in there?"

Chunxiao felt a bit embarrassed: "School starts in a few days, and I'm rushing to finish my homework."

Seeing her guilty look, Chuxue didn't say anything to her; after all, she had grown up the same way and could understand: "As long as you know in your own heart, that's enough."

Liu's mother couldn't wait for anything else: "I'll go heat up your meal."

Chuxue was actually a bit hungry: "What did you all eat tonight?"

Liu's mother walked toward the kitchen while saying: "I was thinking you might come back today, so I made braised noodles and cooked porridge; that way, it will be convenient for you to eat when you return."

Hearing it was braised noodles, Chuxue said: "Mom, no need to heat it up; in this hot weather, it's fine to eat it cold."

Liu's mother thought about it and agreed: "Then I'll heat up the porridge for you. Go wash your hands first, and I'll serve you a bowl of braised noodles."

Chunxiao quickly brought over the chili peppers her mother had just stir-fried: "Second Sister, the chili peppers; Mom just stir-fried them."

While the porridge was heating on the stove, Liu's mother stood at the kitchen doorway: "Xue, I don't know how many people will come from that side tomorrow; is preparing two tables enough?"

Chuxue nodded: "My father said Uncle Liangzi helped get the meat, and I also brought back several large fish; if you're still worried, prepare three tables."

Hearing this, Liu's mother nodded: "Alright, I'll listen to you."

After all, her daughter was marrying up, and she didn't want to hold her daughter back any further.

Chuxue didn't know she would think that way; she only wanted to prepare a bit more to avoid being caught off guard by any unexpected situations.

Since there were matters to attend to tomorrow, after Chuxue finished eating, Liu's mother urged: "You have to get up early tomorrow; go to sleep early tonight."

On the other side at the Fu family, Fu's mother was checking the items to be taken tomorrow one last time: "Qiusheng, isn't using three cars tomorrow a bit too showy?"

"It was decided long ago; what's the use of worrying about it now?"

"Isn't it because I'm afraid others might have objections in their hearts?"

"It was all arranged by Yan Cheng himself; we're just accompanying him to go through the motions. If they have objections, they're just making things difficult for themselves."

"By the way, did you call Yanwei and Yanwan?"

"I called the second son's place twice, but no one answered. I told Xiao Wan to make a trip to Huagu Village when she has time to tell them."

"I'm afraid the second son's wife will see what the fourth son has prepared and cause trouble again."

"But they are over there, and it's not far away; if we don't notify them, they might have even stronger objections when the time comes."