Jiang Ruyu smiled and finished the porridge in her bowl: "Don't worry about me. I live right outside my parents' house. If I were to be mistreated at my in-laws' house, I would be too useless. Besides, does your sister look like someone who would be mistreated? It's more like Zheng Yang is being mistreated by me."

Grandma Jiang was worried again: "Ruyu, you can't be too harsh on Zheng Yang. Look at Zheng Yang in front of you, you two are completely reversed. He's like a little wife."

Jiang Ruyu chuckled: "Grandma, I know, I'll act like a dutiful daughter-in-law."

When Jiang Ruyu put on her newly bought wool sweater and cashmere coat, along with black corduroy pants and black calfskin high heels, looking completely refreshed, her sister-in-law Fang Meili, her second sister-in-law Kong Xuefang, her eldest cousin Jiang Ruyun, and her cousin Hu Xi all arrived.

"Wow, our Ruyu looks more beautiful than any flower today!" Kong Xuefang, who was also wearing new clothes, was immediately struck by Jiang Ruyu's outfit.

Jiang Ruyun has become somewhat estranged from her cousin in recent years, and is not as close as Kong Xuefang and Jiang Ruyu. She knows why.

With a sigh in her heart and a smile on her face, she handed the prepared red envelope and wedding gift to her cousin: "Big sister wishes you a happy marriage and a blissful life."

Jiang Ruyu smiled and accepted the gift: "Thank you, elder sister. It's been a while since I've seen you. Please have a seat." She understood that people have varying degrees of closeness and distance.

Jiang Ruyu's red envelope was quite generous, and she also gave her an embroidered pillowcase, so the gift was not insignificant.

Fang Meili glanced at her sister-in-law with a hint of resentment. She knew she had money, but she couldn't just ignore other people's lives.

She didn't rush to give out the red envelope, but instead secretly added a little more to it.

Kong Xuefang took out the red envelopes that she and her husband had prepared, as well as a set of porcelain teapot and teacups: "This was bought by Jiang Jun when he went on a business trip with his boss. Consider it our wedding gift to you. We wish you a smooth and happy life in the future."

Jiang Ruyu was surprised that her second sister-in-law had given her another gift. She wanted to refuse, but seeing so many people around, she didn't think much of it. Anyway, there would be plenty of time in the future, and it would be good for everyone to reciprocate.

"Thank you, Second Sister-in-law."

Fang Meili reluctantly took out a red envelope and a bed sheet. She had no objection to her cousin Ruyu: "Sister-in-law, I don't have much to offer, please don't mind. I also hope that you and your husband will be of one heart and mind and have both a son and a daughter in the future."

"Then I will accept your kind words, sister-in-law."

Finally, Hu Xi presented a pair of wooden combs that she had saved up to buy, as well as her own hair, which was red and perfect for wearing today.

"Cousin, I'm able to work in the city because of you. I don't have much money, so I'm giving you these wooden combs as a gift. I hope you two will be of one heart and grow old together. This hair accessory is perfect for today. I know how to do updo hair, so let me style your hair."

"Okay." Jiang Ruyu smiled and took the things, letting her cousin style her hair.

My cousin was able to get this job thanks to the efforts of my uncle's whole family. As far as she knows, the reason she got the job was twofold: firstly, her eldest cousin's wife's child is still young and she can't take time off; secondly, her second cousin paid for the job.

My cousin is currently working for me, but she only keeps a few dollars for herself each month, giving the rest to her family to pay off debts. We also want her to find a partner who works in the city so she can settle down there. If she gets married, she'll have to keep the job at her parents' home; otherwise, we won't give it to her.

After working for a while, Hu Xi put Jiang Ruyu's hair up in a bun, leaving only a few stray hairs on both sides, and added a red hairpin to one side. Jiang Ruyu's whole demeanor changed.

Hu Xi carefully trimmed her cousin's eyebrows again. Her cousin's eyebrows were well-shaped and thick, so she didn't need to draw them anymore. Jiang Ruyu applied red lipstick to her lips, making her look much more radiant.

A moment later, the grandfather came in and saw his granddaughter's attire. A look of nostalgia flashed in his eyes: "Good, good, my Ruyu is growing more and more beautiful. This is a gift from your grandfather. Take it. When you become someone's wife, you must live a good life with Zheng Yang."

"I know, Grandpa. You must take good care of yourself and watch Jiang Hui and Jiang Lin get married."

"Yes, Grandpa will."

The eldest uncle also came over and handed Jiang Ruyu a red envelope: "Live a good life." Hu Qingling's eyes were also a little red. His niece looked so much like his sister. Now that she was married, he thought his sister and brother-in-law could finally rest in peace.

Jiang Ruyu nodded with red eyes. Her uncle had already given her a cotton quilt he had knitted himself when he came yesterday, and today he gave her a big red envelope. They weren't well-off either.

In fact, Jiang Ruyu had an aunt, but her aunt had married far away and hadn't come back for many years. She could only receive New Year's gifts and letters from her once a year during the Spring Festival. Jiang Ruyu didn't even remember what her aunt looked like.

My older cousin also took a red envelope and two pairs of shoes: "These were made by your sister-in-law herself, don't mind them."

"I don't mind, please thank your sister-in-law for me." Sister-in-law Xu Cuicui is a thoughtful and generous person, she knows that.

Hu Bei also came over: "Here, this is from my second cousin. Your second sister-in-law knitted it herself." Hu Bei gave her a red envelope and a red wool sweater, which Zhang Yueyue knitted herself when she had nothing else to do.

"Thank you, and thank you, Second Sister-in-law. Didn't Second Sister-in-law come?"

"No, the child is too young and too noisy, so she doesn't come."

The group chatted idly, and soon it was 11:30, the time they had set for the wedding procession.

Since they lived in a large compound, they didn't use bicycles. Instead, Zheng Yang borrowed a red carpet from somewhere and laid it from the Jiang family's house to the Zheng family's house, and even on their new house.

Zheng Yang was wearing a custom-made gray suit, a white shirt, and a red tie. To avoid catching a cold, he wore a crew-neck wool sweater under the white shirt. He was wearing a pair of leather shoes that Jiang Ruyu had bought for him. His hair had also been specially cut and was now styled with hair gel, making him look much more energetic.

He took his newly dressed younger sister Zheng Xiaoyue and his cousin from his aunt's side to the Jiang family to pick up the bride. Zheng Xiaoyue was also carrying a red umbrella, the significance of which was unclear, but it was meant that the younger sister-in-law would hold the umbrella for her sister-in-law.

Zheng Yang was in high spirits when he heard about this happy event. Standing in front of the Jiang family's door, he shouted in a strong voice, "Wife, I've come to take you home."

Immediately, everyone inside and outside the house burst into laughter.

Jiang Ruyu sat on the bed in her room, and couldn't help but laugh as she listened to Zheng Yang's voice.

Outside, Jiang Hui stood blocking the door, looking at the man who was about to officially become his brother-in-law. He stared at him seriously and said, "After my sister marries you, you have to treat her well. My sister has a strong personality, but she is also a girl, and there will be times when she wants to rely on others."

Zheng Yang nodded earnestly and assured him, "Don't worry, I will definitely treat her better than I treat myself."

Jiang Hui nodded: "Then I wish my brother-in-law and sister a long and happy marriage, and that they live in harmony and unity."

"Thank you, we definitely will." Zheng Yang knew that his brother-in-law approved of him.

Jiang Lin stepped forward: "After you get married, who will manage the money? Who will be in charge of the household?"

Zheng Yang grinned and said, "That's obvious, it's definitely my wife."

Jiang Lin nodded in satisfaction: "Then will you help with the housework?"

"Absolutely. I've been training for two years now. I can do laundry, cook, and clean with ease." Zheng Yang had actually learned these skills specifically, just so he wouldn't have any conflicts with his wife over housework in the future.