Chapter 476 Afu Confessed

The auspicious time arrives, and the newlyweds perform the wedding ceremony.

As the officiant, Cheng Wanwan came in handy at this moment. She didn't need to control the process; her main task was to give a speech, which was essentially a blessing for the newlyweds. She didn't waste everyone's time and ended the ceremony simply. The newlyweds were then led to their bridal chamber, and everyone took their seats to begin the banquet.

Most of the villagers were invited to the feast, and tables were set up inside and outside the courtyard. Laughter, clinking glasses, and playful noises intertwined to create a wonderful atmosphere.

“Dawang is married now, it’s time for us old folks to get old.” Grandma Zhao, unusually, also drank half a glass of wine, her voice filled with joy, but also a hint of melancholy. “I used to think living to sixty was enough, but now that I’m almost sixty, I can’t bear to die…”

“Mother, what are you saying?” Cheng Wanwan said. “Grandma Zhu is seventy years old this year. She is sharp of hearing and sight and I estimate that she can live to eighty. You can also live to eighty.”

Grandma Zhao chuckled: "Old Mrs. Zhu can't die, what will happen to Tiger if she dies?"

That's how people are. When they're living a hard life, they feel that living enough is enough. But now that life is getting better and better, who would want to give up this increasingly better life?

Cheng Wanwan couldn't help but sigh. When she first came to this era, she longed to go back, but now that she's gotten used to it, she can't bear to leave.

She has only been here for a year, but it feels like more than a decade has passed. The daily routine of cooking and cleaning has become ingrained in her, and she enjoys her peaceful life now.

"Come on, let's drink!"

Everyone raised their glasses in celebration and continued chatting and laughing.

The wedding feast didn't end until the moon came out. The women helped clean up, while the children went to the back to make a ruckus in the bridal chamber. Everyone was from the same village and shared the same customs, so they didn't mind each other's antics. Cheers could be heard from over there from time to time.

"These brats!" Old Zhao shook his head with his hands behind his back. "Erwang, you too, why did you just stand by and watch these troublemakers bother your brother and sister-in-law? Quickly chase them away, don't delay their wedding night!"

Zhao Erwang nodded and ran towards the new house. Soon after, the other young men in the village scattered.

Just then, Afu suddenly came over and said, "Uncle Zhao, I rolled some tobacco for you. Would you like me to light it?"

"Who smokes so late at night?" Old Zhao said, but his body language betrayed him as he took the pipe and let Afu light it, letting out a comfortable sigh. "This tobacco was bought from Huzhou by my eldest daughter-in-law. I'm reluctant to use it myself, and you've put so much in all at once, what a waste!"

Afu chuckled, "I just wanted to ask Grandpa Zhao about something."

Old Zhao found a chair, sat down, and listened attentively.

"Well, um..." Afu suddenly became hesitant, "I just overheard Aunt Zhao and Uncle Zhao talking about Chunhua's marriage. After Dawang's wedding is over, will Chunhua be married off?"

Old Zhao narrowed his eyes: "You little brat, your mind is either on the carpentry or on your young master. When did you become so concerned about the affairs of the Zhao family?"

"Cough cough!" Afu choked on his own saliva, his face turned slightly red, but fortunately it was dark and no one could tell.

He coughed for a while before saying, "I just happened to be there when Sun Xiaolei was involved last time. I was afraid Uncle Zhao would be confused and push Chunhua into the fire again..."

Old Zhao stared at Afu for a long time, then slowly exhaled a smoke ring: "I say, you wouldn't happen to want to be my granddaughter's husband, would you?"

"No, no!" Afu suddenly stood up. "I, I didn't mean that, Grandpa Zhao. I was just worried about Chunhua, really! I had no other thoughts!"

"Hey, what's the rush!" Old Zhao pulled him back down to sit. "What kind of relationship do we have? We're close friends despite the age gap. With such a good relationship, aren't you going to tell me what's on your mind?"

Afu pursed his lips. He looked up and saw that not far away, Aunt Zhao and Aunt Zhao were about to leave, but they insisted on talking to Chunhua. He could vaguely hear the word "marriage".

He steeled himself and gritted his teeth, saying, "Yes, I like spring flowers."

"Haha, that's settled then, you're a good kid!" Old Zhao patted his shoulder. "My wife and I both like you very much and approve of you as our grandson-in-law. However, Chunhua is unwilling, and we elders won't force her. So, you have to go and ask Chunhua what she thinks."

Afu's eyes widened: "Me... I'll go ask myself?"

Shouldn't there be a middleman for something like this?

"You and Chunhua are so familiar with each other, there's nothing to be embarrassed about." Old Man Zhao didn't care at all. "Okay, Chunhua is over there cleaning the dishes, you can go over and help. If she agrees, propose marriage as soon as possible and set a date. If not, I will find you a better one."

When they were young, if they liked a girl, they would just go and ask for her affection. Village people don't have so many rules as in the city. They would just be nice to whoever they liked. After a while, they really fell in love with each other. There was no need for so many twists and turns.

Afu was given a hard push by Old Man Zhao.

His entire face immediately turned bright red.

Torches were lit in the courtyard, and the firelight illuminated his face, making him look like a boiled crab.

"What's wrong with you?" Chunhua looked up at him, puzzled. "Why is your face so red? Are you sick?"

"No, no!" Afu stammered, "I, I wanted to talk to you about something."

Seeing his serious expression, Chunhua assumed it was something important, so she quickly put down her work and nodded, "Go ahead, I'm listening."

As soon as she finished speaking, she saw Old Man Zhao and Old Lady Zhao also coming over and hiding behind a pile of firewood, behaving in a sneaky manner.

She frowned: "Grandpa, Grandma, what are you doing hiding there?"

"The moon is nice today." Old man Zhao stroked his beard guiltily, "Let's enjoy the moon together, hahahaha."

Grandma Zhao glared at the old man. The young people were talking, and he insisted on dragging her over to eavesdrop. He was so old, yet he was still so childish.

If adults get involved, things get a bit distorted.

So the old lady quickly dragged the person away.

This interruption helped Afu calm down. He took a deep breath and asked, "Your aunt has been trying to set you up for marriage all day. What do you think about that?"

Chunhua wiped her hands and said, "My marriage is decided by my grandma, not my aunt."

Ah Fu was secretly delighted. Grandma Zhao had accepted him, and he had passed the test with the elders.

He spoke slowly, "What if the person you were marrying was me? Would you still be so resistant?"

"What did you say?!" Chunhua looked up suddenly. "I must have heard it wrong. Can you say it again?"

Ah Fu's eyes were blazing as he spoke each word with great emphasis: "During this period, I've been going to the Daheyan Restaurant every day. On the surface, I was discussing carpentry with Dawang, but in reality, I wanted to see you... I don't know when you became the only thing in my mind and dreams. I didn't dare tell anyone for fear of offending you..."

Chunhua's eyes widened to their maximum, her face filled with disbelief, and her cheeks flushed red.