Chapter 915: Visiting the Fu Family

The wedding was held simply; originally, Xiao Wanli had planned for three tables, but Uncle Xiao and his wife felt that since they had come and the children would continue living in the village, they added five more tables, inviting the heads of every household in the village. When they arrived, they brought some ingredients, while the rest were exchanged with village families early the next morning.

Each table was guaranteed three meat dishes; although the amount of meat in each dish was small, it still counted as seeing some flesh, and with an extra dish of dried cucumber, soybeans, and scrambled eggs added to each table, it could also be considered a meat dish, so everyone ate happily.

Because the New Year was approaching, Uncle Xiao and the others needed to take the evening train back to the capital city.

After the meal, Aunt Xiao pulled Guo Yan'er into the room: "Yan'er, take these red envelopes and these wedding gifts; I have written a gift list for you, and later you can ask Wanli to explain the details."

After handing over the items, she continued: "These are wedding gifts from close relatives and families we get along well with; since time was tight and you didn't go back to hold a banquet, we didn't notify others. When you return next time, we will set up a few tables in the courtyard and hold a family-acknowledgment banquet for you."

Guo Yan'er did not expect her in-laws to dislike her past or treat her so well, and she was deeply moved: "Mom, once Fourth Brother's wedding date is set, send us a letter in advance; at that time, we will take leave and return."

Uncle Xiao nodded: "Good."

After three o'clock, Xiao Wanli rented a mule cart from the village to take his parents to catch the train.

Guo Yan'er originally wanted to go, but her mother-in-law stopped her: "It's bitterly cold; don't go suffer that, and besides, you just held a banquet, and the house cannot be left unattended."

These words were spoken very subtly, but Guo Yan'er understood them clearly.

She knew her mother-in-law was worried about the child in her belly and also feared that since they had just married, someone might steal from their house if no one was home; after all, one cannot be too cautious against others, and there are always thieves and scoundrels everywhere.

Xiao Wanli was also worried about Guo Yan'er's health: "You have been busy for several days and must be tired; rest more at home, and I will clean up when I return."

Guo Yan'er watched the mule cart disappear into the distance until it was no longer visible, and only then did she return to the courtyard.

On the other side, after receiving the factory's welfare benefits, Liu Chuxue went with Fu Yan Cheng to the Fu family that night.

After she followed Fu Yan Cheng into the courtyard, Fu's mother came out to greet them: "Chuxue, you are here; come quickly and sit inside."

Liu Chuxue pointed to the items Fu Yan Cheng was carrying: "Auntie, I went on a business trip to Inner Mongolia a few days ago and brought some local specialties from there; I hope you will like them."

Fu's mother smiled and took her hand: "Oh, thank you so much for thinking of us; with this thoughtfulness, I am already happy, and how could I not like them?"

At this moment, Hao Yanhong came out leaning on a cane: "Well, well, this must be Fourth Brother's fiancée?"

Hao Yanhong did not expect Fourth Brother's fiancée to be so beautiful; her skin was so fair and tender that she did not look like a country girl at all, and her eyes were full of jealousy.

Fu Yan Cheng spoke to introduce: "Xue'er, this is Second Sister-in-law Hao Yanhong; she and Second Brother were educated youth in the countryside and accidentally injured their legs. Fearing lingering aftereffects, they specifically returned to the city to treat their legs."

Liu Chuxue nodded to Hao Yanhong: "Hello, Second Sister-in-law."

Hao Yanhong was about to say something else when Fu Yan Cheng shot a glance toward Fu Yanwei behind her.

Fu Yanwei quickly spoke up: "It's terribly cold outside; Fourth Sister-in-law, come inside first."

After speaking, he tugged at his own wife's clothes: "Did you forget what Mom said? Keep a low profile tonight; didn't you see how Yan Cheng protects her like his own eyeball? Don't provoke her."