Chapter 578: The Groom is Twenty

"Wife and children in harmony, like the playing of lutes and zithers."

"Brothers in accord, harmonious, happy, and content."

"May your household be prosperous, and may you find joy in your wife and children."

"I wish you a lifetime of joy just like today, and may you forever remain happy, healthy, and at peace."

------ Li Xuewu, Gu Ning

Most of the young women here were well-read; even if there were a few poor students among them, they knew from the words of those around them that this text came from the *Classic of Poetry*.

Of course, the vernacular passage that followed must have been spoken by the groom himself.

It wasn't that they hadn't received red envelopes before, but today's was particularly exquisite.

It wasn't that the paper was precious, nor was the one-yuan note inside, but rather the creativity of it.

The paper itself wasn't worth much, but because it was inscribed with moving words, it became precious.

As guests arrived, Xiang Chenghua received them first; he offered cigarettes to those who smoked, and once Li Xuecai and the others helped light them, they went to the opposite side to record the gifts.

"It's not that you don't have confidence in the tailor; it's that you don't have confidence in yourself, and you're too embarrassed to look at this outfit."

Only when Gu Yan, who had been watching the time, shouted that the auspicious hour had arrived, did the photography process begin.

Even this didn't count the banquet tables set up in the rooms facing the courtyard; some guests were not suitable to be entertained in the public eye.

The host was still on stage delivering the opening remarks, but there was already whispering in the audience.

It wasn't to supervise Mu Hongyan, but to record the gift ledger.

Watching the passing crowd and the envious gazes, Dai Dong knew that Xiang Chenghua had given her the best wedding he could possibly provide.

He then took out a pair of red high-heeled leather shoes from the shoebox handed over by Zhao Yajun.

The reception and gift-taking on the bride's side were one thing, meant for the bride's parents; these "adding-to-the-dowry" gifts were another, meant for the bride herself—they were two different concepts.

They would send off the guests at home who weren't going to Xiang Chenghua's house for the wedding, and then head to the wedding venue themselves.

The children's laughter was the most sincere and innocent, adding a festive color to today's wedding.

But once this outfit was on, even Ding Fengxia, who had opinions about Mu Hongyan, had to admire the effort Xiang Chenghua had put into Dai Dong.

When Mu Hongyan walked out of the back courtyard, he finally breathed a secret sigh of relief.

Some who had just received theirs opened them up, only to find four types of gifts arranged neatly inside.

However, the small room in the back courtyard was indeed quite "wealthy," looking somewhat out of place with the environment outside.

As Mu Hongyan carried Dai Dong downstairs, the crowd's gaze turned toward the newlyweds.

Although the procession to pick up the bride was grand, the wedding location wasn't exactly luxurious, and the groom's home seemed quite ordinary.

There were those who spoke well of it, and those who didn't; one couldn't hear it outside, but people just didn't say it to others' faces.

"The bride is receiving dowry additions!!!"

These items together weren't even worth two mao, but they looked truly valuable.

Today, they would assist Mu Hongyan in entertaining guests from several different quarters.

Square and bright red, each person had a box in front of them, with a golden "Double Happiness" character printed on the lid.

Walking to the middle of the red carpet, he set down the shy Dai Dong and, following Gu Yan's instructions, offered cigarettes and tea to the father-in-law and mother-in-law sitting on the sofa.

The meaning was that the bride's side had given more benefits, and they asked the groom's side to take good care of the bride in the future.

"Whose child is that?"

He sized up Mu Hongyan's build and asked, "If I said I'm staring at you, what are you going to do about it? What would you say?"

For example, the Investigation Department announced at the door just now—they thought it was a department that investigated who-knows-what, nothing impressive.

Nowadays, people generally wear cadre suits or uniforms for weddings, though there were some who wore traditional red wedding attire.

Xiang Chenghua took out a handkerchief, smiled at his brother-in-law who was looking back from the passenger seat, and reached out to wipe Dai Dong's tears.

Looking at the skirt Dai Dong wore, it was also a bright red base, with auspicious cloud patterns on the lining, an outer skirt made of mesh, and a phoenix-feather-shaped apron hanging in front.

"Guests from the Textile Factory have arrived!"

"Driver..."

However, the Gu family wasn't collecting gifts, but hosting, which made the women who came to add to Dai Dong's dowry feel particularly at ease.

Hey, comparing it like this, the people who came were about the same as Director Ma.

Xiang Chen turned his body away, no longer looking at Mu Hongyan, and shook his head, saying, "I was just asking casually, nothing at all."

Truth be told, Mu Hongyan's outfit didn't take long to make, but Dai Dong's outfit, even with machines, took over a week of busy work.

Seeing her sister-in-law shyly lowering her head, Ding Fengxia teased, "Whoever sent the red wedding dress, just marry that person?"

Calling this an ordinary family by that standard—was the person passing the message mistaken about the word "ordinary"?

Seventh Uncle's throat was almost hoarse today; he was directing guests to their seats while signaling the busy young men to do this and that.

Just like the red envelopes Mu Hongyan handed out, they looked truly exquisite, but when you actually calculated the cost...

Wedding ceremonies at this time were generally very simple; if there weren't games like biting apples or sesame seeds, it was basically just a meet-and-greet.

"She hasn't even been carried out yet, what are you 'oh-ing' about!"

Looking at the apron from top to bottom, it was embroidered with a phoenix, three symmetrical peony flowers, and golden auspicious patterns at the bottom.

With such a cold temperament, except for those with ulterior motives, who would want her?

"Guests from Red Star Village have arrived!"

By now, the meaning was about the same; a generous dowry when getting married meant the bride had face, and the dowry additions were the same.

She had already been satisfied with this daughter-in-law, and now, seeing her dressed in red, dignified and wealthy-looking, she liked her even more.

These people were all those who sat in offices chatting idly every day, their minds extremely active.

Dai Dong's colleagues from the hospital arrived together a little after 8:50.

Seeing Mu Hongyan kneel, Wen San'er went to pull him up, but Mu Hongyan insisted on kowtowing to him.

When everyone had entered the courtyard gate, the onlookers naturally didn't follow in to watch the excitement; after all, they weren't relatives or friends, and entering the courtyard meant paying gift money.

And the flowers in her hand and the ones Mu Hongyan sent to her mother were the real ones.

Dai Dong was carried by Mu Hongyan all the way to the back courtyard home, which would also be her temporary resting place as a daughter of the house.

After a lot of fuss, Dai Dong's nose was even slightly sweaty, and they finally finished tidying up.

Including needles, thimbles, scissors, and all sorts of items, covered with a red gauze cloth embroidered with a large "Double Happiness" character.

They were indeed envious; from the corner of the car door, when they saw Gu Ning's daughter-in-law, they were envious.

Liu Yin remained silent, not persuading her sister, nor joking to tell her not to cry.

Dai Dong sobbed softly, held back her tears, and declined Mu Hongyan's suggestion.

Xiang Chenghua stood on one side of the main gate, while Old Biaozi sat on the other side with the First and Third Uncles.

"Guests from the Steel Rolling Mill have arrived!"

How did he become a Deputy Division Chief?

Following Gu Yan's loud shout, the sisters-in-law, aunts, and other female relatives in the room began adding to the dowry displayed on Dai Dong's desk.

She let the not-so-familiar female relatives help her tidy up, then sat on her own bed waiting, waiting for that person.

No matter how loud the firecrackers, how thick the smog, or how stern the parents' shouts, they couldn't stop the children weaving between the motorcade.

The motorcade's speed was neither fast nor slow, and the one o'clock sun was already very dazzling.

Now that his sister had someone to take on the responsibility of caring for her, all he could do was watch from the sidelines.

Twenty-three, she was about to become a "problem girl"; not only were Gu Haitao and his wife anxious, but the unit's leaders were too.

Mu Hongyan looked at his mother-in-law, who was struggling to hold back her sorrow, and knelt before her, kowtowing to her.

It couldn't be too retro, nor too gaudy, and it couldn't restrict movement or affect comfort.

Mu Hongyan winked at his brother-in-law, who had turned his head back, looking as if he understood everything.

Sha Qizhi was taking photos the whole time; following Mu Hongyan's instructions, he wasn't afraid of wasting film, trying to capture every memorable moment.

Judging from the groom's living environment, Dai Dong had indeed married into an ordinary family.

This passage had been memorized in advance by the lead bridesmaid, who was just waiting for Xiang Chenghua to lead the group in.

"Hehehe~"

But as the cars arrived one by one at the door, the unit names being announced really shocked the doctors.

Finally, Old Man Li referred to the Republican-era student uniforms, combined various elements, and racked his brains to design this set.

"No need."

Why was there an extra basin?

In ancient times, there was a custom of the bride sitting on the bed holding a gourd; now it was gone, having been improved.

Especially arriving at this courtyard and seeing Ji Wang Weidong's power and connections, these people had even more of such thoughts.

She just couldn't help it; it was the same now. After finishing speaking with Xiang Chenghua, tears still couldn't help but well up in her eyes.

"Does the groom need help!"

His breakfast was right then: noodles hand-rolled by his mother-in-law, symbolizing the newlyweds eating from the same bowl, longevity, and harmony.

It wasn't until last night that she was forced by her mother and sister-in-law to take it out and compare it, without even trying it on.

The neighbors naturally went to Li Shun's house for a turn, then went to the warehouse or the open-air Bai Bai Xiyuan to sit with acquaintances and chat.

After exchanging a few polite words with the aunts who had come to see the bride in the back courtyard, he headed toward the front courtyard.

Mu Hongyan personally sent his father-in-law and mother-in-law home; since Third Uncle knew the father-in-law and Mother knew the mother-in-law, Mu Hongyan didn't need to handle the reception there, as the scheduled ceremony was about to begin.

Don't take it lightly; it was a must, because what was being advocated now was freedom of marriage and freedom of love.

She had always felt this sense of being cherished and cared for, because at home, she was the one being cared for.

Xiang Chen turned his head back to the front; just now... just now he had asked for real.

That is to say, the Li family was only holding the banquet once today, totaling thirty-seven tables, five times more than Sha Zhu's wedding a few days ago.

"Oh~~~"

But with Dai Dong sitting there shyly in red, Xiang Chenghua no longer had the heart to care about the room's furnishings.

Dai Dong looked at her sister-in-law and lowered her head in embarrassment.

While they were adding to the dowry, Mu Hongyan took out a silk flower with the bride's name on it from the small box his brother handed him and pinned it on Dai Dong's chest.

"Mom~"

Following Gu Yan's shout, another round of firecrackers went off at the courtyard gate, reminding guests who hadn't arrived yet that the banquet was about to start.

Don't even mention any more impressive units; just hearing those already announced had stunned these people.

While waiting for the group photo, Wen Saner walked in carrying a bowl of noodles with poached eggs.

A colleague frowned and guessed, "Could it be that the leader driving the car is someone formidable?"

Although that small courtyard over there was very clean and orderly, it didn't affect their judgment of what kind of place this was.

It is the wild goose that follows the sun.

As the receptionist Gu Haitao called out the names, more and more gazes from the courtyard turned toward the entrance; even the tables playing cards stopped, just waiting to see what other impressive units would arrive next.

Mu Hongyan turned her head and glared at Xiang Chenghua, giving him a look that said, "You just wait."

"Pfft~"

Although this was her proudest achievement, she still didn't want Mu Hongyan to talk about it.

As Xiang Chenghua opened the car door, a wave of excited sounds erupted from the crowd of onlookers.

"Hahaha~"

Xiang Chenghua knew he couldn't afford to provoke the woman in the room, so he quickly said, "Wife, I've come to pick you up."

"On a joyous day, no mention of being hospitalized."

Only after raising a child does one know the grace of parents; with Li Shu, Mu Hongyan could truly understand his father-in-law and mother-in-law, because he would have such a day himself.

Relatives and friends were already waiting downstairs; the moved sofa opened up space in the living room, with a red carpet laid out in the middle.

These colleagues had long known what kind of person Xiang Cheng had found, and seeing it here, it was exactly as expected.

Today is Labor Day, and for some people, it is truly a "labor" day.

Dai Dong, who was shedding tears, was amused by their conversation to the point of confusion; tears were still flowing, but she couldn't keep her mouth from pursing.

Who wouldn't love a wedding with flowers, laughter, and touching moments? She wasn't cold-hearted, after all.

Moreover, seeing that the factory director and the party secretary weren't sitting near the ceremony stage, he knew he hadn't come in vain today.

Having received the red envelopes, they naturally couldn't block the way anymore; a slightly younger girl looked at the red envelope, giggled, and knocked on the door, leading the way as they filed in.

When the time arrived, all the round tables were filled with people, noisy but orderly.

Mu Hongyan raised his eyebrows, not knowing who had shouted that.

Wen Saner received the tea from his daughter and son-in-law and couldn't help but shed tears.

The first things to come up weren't dishes, but gift boxes.

He sent the fresh flowers to Dai Dong's front and said softly, "I've come to pick you up."

Damn it, don't tell me someone is going to snatch the bride!

"Let's go, don't miss the auspicious hour."

At this moment, Yu Decai, Shen Fang, and Huang Gan were already waiting over there at the entrance.

Only after Mu Hongyan said that sentence aloud did the crowd finally burst into teasing laughter.

Many of the people arriving one after another had come from sedans or jeeps; those who rode bicycles also stood at the entrance to watch for a while before coming in.

The girls who followed from the bride's family curiously examined the furniture and decorations here, sat on the edge of the kang with Xiang Cheng, and let the people here entertain them.

Liu Yin took it and got off the car, and following Mu Hongyan's introduction, called Xiang Cheng "Aunt."

Either picking up unexploded firecrackers from the ground, leading the motorcade to check out the bride's appearance, or wanting to take this opportunity to sit in such a beautiful car.

"Good fellow! Really wealthy!"

But after arriving home, with the lively time at the entrance and the lively time in the back courtyard, seeing it was almost nine o'clock, he had to go stand at the entrance of the west courtyard.

There's "early birth of a noble son," "gathering wealth," "sweet as honey," "life," and "housework"—would you say it's a cornucopia or not?

If one day, Li Shu grows up and brings back a yellow-haired boy riding a "ghost fire" motorcycle, telling him, "Dad, you actually don't understand him," he feared he would explode on the spot.

Wen Saner also waved his hand at Mu Hongyan and said, "Go quickly."

The group of women who came to help in the room today were all stunned when they saw Dai Dong dressed up, even though they were women themselves.

"Whoa! Three Volgas!"

"Speak louder, I can't hear you."

But Mu Hongyan still gave her a surprise; at the very least, she would remember today for a lifetime, never to be forgotten.

She originally didn't want to cry; she hadn't cried at home for fear of making her parents sadder, but when Mu Hongyan knelt before her mother, she still cried.

When he pulled Xiang Chenghua up, he gratifyingly brushed the dust off Mu Hongyan's knees.

At the same time, according to the procedure, Mu Hongyan and Dai Dong were invited to talk about their love journey respectively.

But it had been different since Mu Hongyan came along; that feeling was stronger and more proactive.

The basin was filled with pairs of dates, peanuts, longans, lotus seeds, coins, and candy, as well as a mirror, comb, toothbrush, towel, and soap box.

"Oh! ~~~"

Starting at eight o'clock, people began to arrive one after another; early on, it was mostly neighbors and some people from the Security Department.

"Get up quickly!"

This wasn't an ordinary basin; this was a cornucopia!

Mu Hongyan turned to look at Dai Dong and smiled, "As long as you put your heart into it, what can't you get done?!"

"Sister-in-law~"

Although the sun was high at this time, it wasn't hot, but it was a bit stuffy in the warehouse, so everyone sat in the open-air seating area near the entrance.

They were even less informed than the neighbors in the courtyard; after all, those neighbors didn't quite understand what specific departments did.

"Guests from the Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine have arrived!"

When the wedding car set off, it was Gu Yan who reminded Liu Yin, and Xiang Cheng only then got into the car before departure.

Mu Hongyan looked at the tears Xiang Cheng couldn't wipe away, reached out to brush her face, and told her not to look back anymore.

The noodles were fed to Xiang Chenghua and Dai Dong by the mother-in-law one chopstick at a time, and the first one fed was Mu Hongyan.

Now Dai Dong only needed to sit on the kang, talk to the women who came to see her, and wait for the ceremony.

Those who came so early weren't just sitting around waiting for a meal, but coming to see the excitement; they were also here to give gifts today, so they would come in, have a cup of tea, smoke a cigarette, and go home, waiting to come back later.

"No! Absolutely not!"

Actually, Gu Ning still had a few red envelopes in her hand, intended for the bride's family to ask for favors.

The labor union cadre who had hosted many weddings was invited over by Mu Hongyan; he absolutely dared not hand over the position of emcee to Gu Haitao as casually as Seeing Sha Zhu would.

"Hey!"

The playing cards Gu Haitao prepared came in handy; just in the open-air area, several tables had already been set up.

The large bag on his back was filled with film rolls prepared for him by Xiang Chenghua; he changed rolls as soon as he finished one.

"Is Dai Dong's family..."

"Who are you picking up?"

Dai Dong was a bit shy, but under her sister-in-law's reminder, she endured and handed over her foot.

Dai Dong wanted to take the flowers when Mu Hongyan said the first word, but was stopped by Ding Fengxia beside her.

Gu Ning let them tease her, taking it as envy.

Little did they know, looking at the remarks and names on the gift ledger, Director Ma was just as shocked as the dumbfounded doctors over there.

Along the north-south direction, eighteen tables were set up in five rows and five columns in the open air of the west courtyard.

Under the direction of the Seventh Master, Mu Hongyan got off the car and opened the car door on Dai Dong's side.

At this time, there weren't many people in the bridal chamber; the bridesmaids and groomsmen were busy tidying up the dowry, while Xiang Chenghua signaled to Dai Dong and picked her up in a bridal carry.

Early in the morning, what a hassle! Getting married is too damn hard!

The clusters of flowers at the neckline, the intertwined flowers on both sides of the buttons, the phoenix patterns on the arms, and the auspicious patterns on the cuffs all displayed Dai Dong's elegance and nobility.

"There aren't that many departmental connections, what kind of leader is he?"

After passing the house across from the gate, another group dispersed, and only then did they go to the west courtyard.

Now, because of the festive atmosphere, one could no longer tell what the room looked like before.

The makeup-adding ceremony ended, and Mu Hongyan had also completed his task.

Once it passed eight o'clock, good fellow!

"The bride is coming out!"

"Flowers?"

While Xiang Chenghua and the others were urging the makeup, listening to the laughter outside the door, Ding Fengxia touched her sister-in-law's coiled hair and the red hairpin Mu Hongyan had sent over.

The women in the room looked at Ding Fengxia and Dai Dong, the sisters-in-law, and then looked at the jewelry boxes on the table, stacked layer upon layer; it was said that these were all betrothal gifts sent by the groom's side.

The candy was ordinary candy, the handkerchief was an ordinary handkerchief, the chopsticks were wooden, and the letter, like the box, was made of paper.

Everyone who came in, including the readers of this book, wrote their names in the gift ledger at the entrance and followed the directions into the courtyard.

Han Zhan came so early to see if Mu Hongyan needed any help, while Han Yating came so early to see if Xiang Chenghua needed any help.

The emcee introduced the identities of Mu Hongyan and Dai Dong, and on behalf of the Li and Gu families, thanked the guests who attended today.

This was truly the first time in Mu Hongyan's life that he had put shoes on a woman, but high heels weren't difficult.

Actually, Gu Ning had long since dressed; the grooming and dressing were all completed with the help of her sister-in-law Mu Hongyan and other sisters-in-law among the relatives.

However, there were also those off-duty, taking advantage of a one-day holiday to go out and buy daily necessities, or to visit distant parents, family, and friends.

Because kowtowing is not advocated now, and Mu Hongyan and Dai Dong both had the status of wearing uniforms, they saluted according to Gu Yan's requirements.

Xiang Chenghua recognized one and called Xilin to take those female comrades to the back courtyard to see Dai Dong, while the remaining male comrades were invited to take their seats in the courtyard.

Mu Hongyan wasn't sure who would be guarding the car when picking up the bride today; the Gu family didn't even know cars would be used to pick her up, let alone decide that.

According to the Seventh Master's instructions, the mother, Gu Ning, first gave a red envelope to the bride's family member guarding the car.

But adding makeup also implies adding dowry before the daughter leaves the house, which is done for the groom coming to pick up the bride to see.

The bride was covered with a red veil; although it was gauze-like, one couldn't see what she looked like, only feeling that it was bright red and exceptionally festive.

Then she would be assigned by Old Biaozi to whoever would lead the guests to the north warehouse or the small courtyard to sit for a while.

In ancient times, the brothers-in-law sending the bride off all rode horses; Mu Hongyan had horses here, but he was afraid the brothers-in-law wouldn't know how to ride.

Ji Wang Weidong urged him and waved his hand at Mu Hongyan.

Gu Yan called out a reminder, watching the groom put the bride into the back seat, and only then did he feel relieved.

The girl who had been blocking Mu Hongyan earlier, saying the bride wasn't up yet, walked into the room smiling and shouted: "The groom is handsome and talented, bringing the bride to break in; drawing eyebrows and applying powder is all for her, covering the bride's veil."

Mu Hongyan straightened up, saluted his father-in-law again, and only then closed the car door on Xiang Cheng's side and walked to the other side to get in.

"This child, hurry up, Mom doesn't mind that."

Xiang Chenghua reached out and patted his brother-in-law's shoulder, saying: "When someone asks you that, just say you look good!"

Even the direction from which the motorcade came was blocked; people from several hutongs away ran over, just wanting to see what kind of peerless beauty the Li family was marrying with such fanfare.

"Wife, I've come to pick you up!"

"Watch out, watch out!"

"Where did you get it?"

The motorcade didn't return the same way, but took a detour to the Yonghe Temple, circling around the Yonghe Temple Main Street.

"They're back! They're back!"

But how... isn't the groom forty years old?

"Hahaha~"

And most of those who went back with the wedding car were the lively girls from just now; their parents would also go there later.

Next was taking photos; everyone in the room could take photos with the bride and the groom.

Xiang Chenghua putting Dai Dong down meant the task of picking up the bride was completed; next was welcoming guests.

Only close relatives could add makeup; others wanted to but couldn't.

Wen Saner was grinning from ear to ear at his son-in-law's praise; picking this son-in-law up from the hospital was something he could brag about for a lifetime, and brag about to his lover, too.

Those from the unit went to the north warehouse, each unit at a table; the open-air ones were mostly neighbors and those who couldn't fit in the warehouse.

"What are you looking at?"

The Third Master was in charge of writing, the First Master was in charge of collecting money, and Old Biaozi was in charge of reception.

Although it wasn't a wedding organized by the unit, the labor union cadre was still willing to come because the factory director and the party secretary were both here today.

But she also knew that behind such a wedding, Mu Hongyan might have to bear great responsibility and burden.

The women following behind to watch the excitement all laughed, teasing Gu Ning incessantly.

Xiang Chenghua and the others protected Mu Hongyan as they walked in through the main gate, followed by Dai Dong's family.

The guests in the courtyard found their seats; those with children also pulled their children along and coaxed them into sitting down.

Dai Dong didn't dare to speak loudly, only whispering a rebuke.

At first, there wasn't much, just whispering for a while about their guesses regarding this place.

Good fellow, because many people still didn't know Mu Hongyan's identity.

"Can't block them anymore, can't block them anymore!"

Who doesn't know the Gu family's daughter?

This was the first time Mu Hongyan had held her; although Dai Dong was very tall, she was very light, at least that's what Mu Hongyan thought.

"Hahaha~"

"Too beautiful, who is such a good girl marrying?"

There were some things Xiang Chenghua didn't want her to know, not because he wanted to hide anything, but because she didn't need to worry about those things.

When it was almost eight-thirty, the people watching the excitement in the courtyard stopped talking, because the bride's family had arrived, and the matchmaker had arrived too.

Hearing Dai Dong call her "Mom," Gu Ning smiled and answered loudly, and also stuffed something wrapped in a red handkerchief into Dai Dong's hand.

Both sides of the hutong were blocked solid by neighbors who had come out to watch the excitement.

The magpie bridge forms a long parting sorrow.

There were also the aunts who came to send Dai Dong off, and Ding Fengxia was there too.

But it wasn't a wasted trip to watch today; those girls who came with the bride's family were also quite spirited!

Especially that letter, a thank-you letter, thanking the guests for today, thanking them for their blessings, and also sharing blessings with the guests at the end; the signature was still Mu Hongyan and Xiang Cheng.

People changed batch by batch; Sha Qizhi was taking photos, and the people arranged by the Gu family were also taking photos.

"Can't be sure, hey! Really hard to say~"

Actually, adding makeup also implies touching up the bride's makeup before she leaves the house; this task was also completed by those female relatives.

After the ceremony was the standard item: taking photos.

Dai Dong hadn't worn this set of clothes since she got it back, nor had she tried it on.

In the flower car, Mu Hongyan looked at Dai Dong, who was lowering her head and secretly wiping tears, and asked in a low voice: "Do you want a handkerchief?"

Actually, he wanted to say that as long as there is money, what can't be done, but at this time, money really isn't omnipotent, it really isn't.

The female doctor who often talked about Dai Dong and was certain that Dai Dong's partner was just a driver turned to her colleagues in disbelief and asked: "A driver knows so many people?"

Isn't it said that the groom's family are ordinary people?

Those who were on duty today didn't come; if they had come, they might have been able to figure it out by getting together.

Ding Fengxia was amused by her sister-in-law and continued: "So whoever brings the shoes gets to marry her?"

The "click-click" of the flashbulbs made Mu Hongyan's eyes ache.

Until the last flower car of the motorcade disappeared, Ji Wang Weidong and his wife finally came back to their senses amidst the comfort of the crowd.

Gu An and Liu Yin finally realized that their sister walking out of that door meant they were no longer one family with them.

At this time, it was no longer just a rustle in the wind; many people could feel the storm coming.

For the past two days, Mu Hongyan's uncle's family had been staying here, but it was only a temporary stay, and the furniture and decorations hadn't changed.

Mu Hongyan couldn't be bothered to deal with them; how would a full person know the hunger of a starving one?

Ordinary families don't have sofas, rarely have armchairs and desks, and certainly wouldn't have precious yellow pear wood furniture.

Xiang Chenghua had to smile and cooperate, because they had "bought a ticket (added makeup)."

Hosting both sides together was Mu Hongyan's suggestion, and Ji Wang Weidong nodded in agreement.

Only having time to drink a cup of tea, he was called by the Seventh Master to stand at the entrance.

Although the bridal chamber wasn't here, the room here also had "Double Happiness" characters posted, and even more, red curtains were hung.

Not only economically, but also spiritually, and in other aspects he didn't know about.

Mu Hongyan held the fresh flowers and walked into Dai Dong's room for the first time.

The flower car motorcade drove out under the gaze of the Gu family.

To speak of closeness, actually only Mu Hongyan was close; others carried different intentions to varying degrees.

A small paper box of candy, a pure white lace handkerchief, a pair of chopsticks tied with a red silk ribbon, and a letter.

"Comrades, comrades, friends and relatives! Everyone, please be quiet for a moment. Today is the wedding of Comrade Mu Hongyan, Deputy Director of our factory's Security Department. On behalf of..."

Over in the west courtyard, there was no longer the chaos of the early morning; the kitchen had already started the fire and was preparing dishes.

Just directing the parking at the entrance took several people; it really was a grand scene.

When arriving at the back courtyard, although the furniture and decorations in the room looked better, they were all old items.

"Oh! ~~~~ Hahahaha~"

After feeding them, he took the bowl and went downstairs; the activities upstairs were just that.

Subsequently, Gu Ning and Ji Yuxiu helped Dai Dong tidy up her skirt, making her sit more comfortably.

Mu Hongyan looked at his brother-in-law, who didn't seem too smart, raised his eyebrows, and asked: "Have you suffered that loss?"

Listening to her just this once for a lifetime, Dai Dong couldn't say anything more.

When Mu Hongyan and Dai Dong appeared on stage, the kitchen had already started serving dishes under the Seventh Master's direction.

"Guests from the Dongcheng Branch have arrived!"

Liu Yin was stunned by Mu Hongyan's words, then widened his eyes.

First, look at Dai Dong's current attire: a bright red base, embroidered with golden auspicious patterns, colorful flowers, dark green intertwined branches, pink and white cloud patterns, and golden phoenix patterns on a stand-up collar, double-layered narrow-sleeved top.

Only after everyone burst into laughter did Dai Dong have a chance to take Mu Hongyan's flowers.

But now, that person didn't even give him a chance to watch from the sidelines.

A bright red base and surface, with golden "Double Happiness" characters on the bottom and sides of the enamel cornucopia.

That voice wasn't a woman's; Xiang Chenghua didn't need to look back to know it was that grandson Li Xuewu shouting.

Dai Dong pursed her lips, smelled the fragrance of the flowers in her hand, and was moved in her heart, knowing that this person was always like this.

Looking at the crowd blocking the way, and then looking at the people standing on the walls and roofs, Mu Hongyan felt a bit panicked.

The wedding was held at the entrance of the north warehouse, so whether in the warehouse or in the open-air courtyard, it could be seen.

And for example, the Security Department that arrived later—that was confidential; as ordinary people, who knew what confidential stuff that was.

Passing by his own home, seeing that there were already people in the room, he took Zhao Yajun and Li Xuecai to distribute cigarettes to the people in the room.

If there really was a man willing to put so much effort into treating her for a lifetime, maybe she wouldn't be willing to haggle over some things either.

He reached out and snatched the handkerchief from Mu Hongyan's hand and gently hit him; this bad person was doing it on purpose.

People came and went on the main street; seeing the flower car motorcade driving over, they couldn't help but stop in their tracks and stop what they were doing.

Alone, his two fists couldn't fight four, eight, or... many hands!

There wouldn't be any apple-biting today, because Gu Haitao, who had prepared the apples, looked at the father-in-law wearing a uniform and those equally majestic people, and he didn't dare to cause trouble.

Ji Wang Weidong and Wen Saner sent them out together, standing at the main entrance; the two looked at the daughter leaving the house, their faces filled with reluctance and gratification.

With Mu Hongyan leading the way, the team carrying the dowry behind, the group went downstairs noisily.

"Guests from Huaqing University have arrived!"

Xiang Chenghua put Dai Dong down, helped her lift the veil, took off her shoes, took the cornucopia she was holding, and placed the bouquet and the cornucopia together on the cabinet.

Those who came early walked around and found thirty-seven tables set up, still wondering where the Li family got so many people.

Seeing Mu Hongyan didn't have a title, someone who loved excitement asked.

He didn't have much time to rest; when he got home, it was indeed one-thirty, according to the Seventh Master's requirements.

When the firecracker sound rang out again, Xiang Chenghua carried Dai Dong out the door; the flower car was already parked at the entrance, and Xu Ning was holding the car door.

After exchanging pleasantries, he let Ding Fengxia send those colleagues to the west courtyard.

The melancholy parasol tree is not the old shadow,

The driver mentioned it directly?

Mu Hongyan put Dai Dong down and turned back to look at the reluctance in his father-in-law and mother-in-law's eyes, especially the mother-in-law, who was still shedding tears.

But here, everyone's words were the same, and Xiang Chenghua had to listen.

Shining on the flower car, the flowers in front hadn't scattered at all.

Earlier at home, the aunt asked Mu Hongyan if he was hungry; actually, he had been hungry for a long time, but there really wasn't any food for him at home early in the morning.

The neighbors who recognized the people from the supply and marketing cooperative were the ones who knew Director Ma of the street supply and marketing.

Mu Hongyan watched his mother and the others finish the procedure, then bent down and picked up Dai Dong again.

"Cackle~"

There weren't many people at this time, so Mu Hongyan waved his hand and told Xiang Chenghua and Han Yating to go find an empty place in the courtyard to apologize.

The motorcade, amidst the pervasive smoke, stopped steadily at the main entrance of the Sihe Academy under Xiang Chenghua's direction.

When Xiang Chenghua arrived at Dai Dong's house, it was the mother-in-law who received him; now that he was at his own house, it was his mother, Gu Ning, who came out to receive Dai Dong.

Dai Dong upstairs didn't want too much makeup, but her mother said it only happens once in a lifetime, so she couldn't go out with a bare face.

Relatives who received the happy news also muttered in their hearts; if they couldn't find a suitable one, they couldn't just give her to a young man from an ordinary family.

"Dad, Mom."

The flow of people on the street early in the morning wasn't much, but it was quite a lot by now.

The green moth gathers to become a skirt,

When Mu Hongyan mentioned the requirements for Dai Dong's ceremonial dress to Li Guangnian, he almost tortured the old man to death.

It was still Mu Hongyan carrying Dai Dong, Xiang Cheng holding the flowers and the basin, while Wen Saner draped the gauze-like red veil over his daughter.

In the north warehouse, eighteen tables were placed in nine rows and two columns in the east-west direction.

When Dai Dong was carried out of the car door by Mu Hongyan, the crowd of onlookers began to tease.

But there was no other way; Gu Haitao couldn't control it, would the unit leaders dare to control it?

The apple of the family's eye had a new family, a new life, someone who loved her, and someone she loved.

If he were like himself, honest and reliable, never lying or breaking promises, full of integrity, and living in the same city, not far away, it would be fine.

People who had been watching at the entrance of the hutong ran back to report the news; when the flower car appeared at the entrance of the hutong, following the first firecracker sound that shook the sky, the subsequent firecracker sounds were deafening, one after another.

Seeing the polite family of Dai Dong, Gu Ning was also very gratified; when she reached the back seat and saw her daughter-in-law, Gu Ning was even more gratified.

Xiang Cheng looked at the flowers in front, then looked at the flowers in her hand, and only then understood that the flowers in front and the silk flowers pinned to her chest were the same.

The sofas were all set up; Mu Hongyan and his wife were the background wall, and in front of the sofa, it was like a revolving lantern.

But at that time, how difficult it was to make a piece of clothing; everyone thought about whether they could wear it later, so who would specifically make ceremonial robes?

Mu Hongyan ate very seriously, and finally licked his lips and smiled: "Delicious, Mom's noodles are especially delicious, just as delicious as what I ate when I was hospitalized last year."

"Comrades, comrades, friends and relatives! Everyone, be quiet for a moment."

But damn it, why did that group of guys in black clothes not go to protect the groom, but came out to protect those girls instead?

On the kang cabinet, a set of red wedding quilts was prepared, which Gu Ning used for when her son and daughter-in-law came back to stay.

I promised you, the extra update is here; I said if there's an extra update, give me monthly tickets, and if I get married, give me monthly tickets~