Chapter 91 Wedding Feast

On the day of Zhou Yuyao's wedding, Luo Yan got up exceptionally early.

She was brushing her teeth and turning around in the yard to wake herself up while yawning. When she turned around and saw Li Jianjun standing in a standing meditation posture, she was scared half to death and cried out "Mommy! Mommy!" repeatedly.

Li Jianjun was also startled by her and said awkwardly, "Did I scare you by not making a sound?"

Luo Yan quickly apologized: "No, no, it's because I'm too timid."

He then asked, "Did you just get off your night shift?"

Li Jianjun sighed softly: "Hongyu wasn't feeling well and was restless all night. She just fell asleep."

His daughter only recognizes people when she's sick, and she keeps whimpering. He's almost run out of patience and wants to go out in the yard for a smoke and some fresh air.

"Are you sick?" Luo Yan asked with concern. "Where do you feel unwell? Should we go to the hospital to get it checked out?"

Li Jianjun smiled wryly as he mentioned it: "That girl tricked her aunt into buying her an ice pop, and after eating it, she went to find her grandma. When I came home from get off work, she still said she wanted one. None of us knew she had already eaten one."

Even an iron man's stomach can't handle three popsicles in one go.

This was originally a rather pitiful thing, but when he told it, it became somewhat funny.

Luo Yan: "Hongyu is quite cunning."

"Yes," Li Jianjun shook his head, vaguely hearing a sound, and said, "It sounds like they're calling me again."

He went inside, and Luo Yan washed her face, put the money in her pocket, and went to buy breakfast. When she returned, Liu Yinfeng had just gotten up and said, "Where have you been so early in the morning?"

Luo Yan held up her hand to show her mother: "Breakfast."

Liu Yinfeng: "I was even thinking of making it for you."

The bride left early, so the bridesmaids who were accompanying her also got there early. Luo Yan smiled shyly, "I ate two meat buns on the way."

"I've been eating meat buns so much these past few days," Liu Yinfeng said. "It's hot, otherwise I would have bought some meat and made some myself."

On days like this, meat bought at the morning market will spoil by evening.

Luo Yan remembered that her brother had been talking about refrigerators for a while, and subconsciously touched her pocket: "Mom, how about we buy a refrigerator?"

What is that? Liu Yinfeng: "Want an ice pop?"

Luo Yan shook her head: "I just think it's convenient to have one at home."

Everyone knows that, Liu Yinfeng said: "With the electrical circuit in our house, it definitely won't be able to handle it. And the cheapest one would cost six or seven hundred. Forget it, it's been inconvenient for so many years."

Indeed, Luo Yan said, "I'm almost afraid to use the fan while watching TV."

In the summer, the power switches trip frequently, sometimes causing power outages in half of the alley, and it takes several days to repair them.

Speaking of fans, Liu Yinfeng said, "Is it hot at night? If it is, you can bring it inside to blow air."

“My room is okay, it’s well ventilated, but my brother must be terribly hot.”

The fact that my son's room has no windows is indeed a big problem, but the house is only so big, and it's impossible to take care of everything at the same time.

Liu Yinfeng: "Okay, then I'll move it into his room so he won't keep trying to save it for someone else."

Luo Yan agreed, washed the oil residue off her hands, tied her braids, and went out.

She arrived early, while Zhou Yuyao was still getting ready. Upon seeing her, she said, "Yanzi's here."

He then said, "Yu Ying, Yu Ying, where are you?!"

Zhou Yuying didn't call him, but instead looked for Zhou Weifang, who had been running around all morning. He poked his head in and asked, "What are you doing?"

"It'll do if he comes," Zhou Yuyao said. "Get Yanyan a bowl of glutinous rice balls."

Tangyuan? Luo Yan: "No need to trouble you, Sister Yuyao, I've already had breakfast."

Zhou Yuyao: "Let's eat a little more, to share in the joy."

It would be impolite to refuse, so Luo Yan nodded. However, when she took it from Zhou Weifang, she hesitated for a moment, glanced at him, and said, "Thank you."

Zhou Weifang knew she had figured it out, because for such joyous occasions, the food must be plump, white glutinous rice balls, so sweet that biting into them would warm your heart.

But just as Luo Yan doesn't like sweet steamed buns, she also doesn't like sweet glutinous rice balls.

Therefore, what Zhou Weifang brought was a bowl of meatballs. He had a lot to do today, so he left after giving it to her.

Luo Yan watched his retreating figure, as if she had grasped something. She took a bite of the meatball and grimaced from the heat. She jumped around a couple of times but couldn't recover. The last bit of clue she had vanished.

Zhou Yuyao looked at her and said, "Eat slowly."

Luo Yan took a deep breath of cool air, smiled sheepishly, and chatted with her.

The two had barely exchanged a few words when Zhou Yuying rushed in anxiously: "Mom said the red envelope is with you."

"How many red envelopes will there be today?" Zhou Yuyao replied, "Aren't you the one watching them all?"

Zhou Yuying slapped her forehead: "Right, right, I forgot."

Zhou Yuyao said helplessly, "How could you be so muddle-headed?"

Zhou Yuying was too busy to talk to her older sister, so she turned around and left.

This time, he bumped right into Li Jianhong.

Both of them stumbled backward, barely managing to regain their balance.

Zhou Yuying said first, "Jianhong, please sit down. I'll be there in a bit."

Since they were all acquaintances, Li Jianhong didn't hold it against her and said, "You're busy, you're busy. I'm the one who's late."

She no longer lives in the alley, so she's not late at all. Luo Yan, perhaps putting pressure on others, said, "Unlike me, I live nearby and just strolled over."

That's a funny description. Li Jianhong smiled, greeted her, and then focused her attention on the bride, offering a few words of congratulations.

They were business partners and rented a house together, so they naturally had a lot to talk about when they got together, making it seem like there were hundreds of people there.

Thank goodness for her.

Zhou Yuyao had been working in the countryside for many years, and she didn't have many friends left in Beijing. Today, only a handful of people came, making the place seem quite deserted.

Of course, I also have to thank Luo Yan.

Zhou Yuyao, being such a considerate person, turned her head and said, "Yanzi, I've interrupted your studies today."

"So what?" Luo Yan said. "I've loved watching brides since I was a child! I'd come even if you didn't invite me."

She always speaks in a childlike way, which only makes people find her adorable.

Zhou Yuyao, who was dressed neatly, stood up to show her: "How is it?"

Luo Yan didn't hold back her praise: "She's exceptionally beautiful. Brother Wang is so lucky."

Zhou Yuyao: "Then when you stop him at the door later, you'd better ask him for a couple more red envelopes, don't give him a nice look."

Upon hearing this, Luo Yan began to mentally prepare herself. She dreaded situations where she needed to be at the forefront, but fortunately, the Zhou family had many relatives, so she wouldn't be needed much when it came to blocking the door.

On these kinds of days, everyone just wants to have a good time, and nobody expects red envelopes.

Luo Yan also reached out to grab one, but unfortunately she didn't get anything, looking at her empty palm.

Zhou Weifang has sharp eyes; he placed it in her hand.

Luo Yan was delighted and looked at him with bright, sparkling eyes. She knew there was at most a penny or two inside, but she accepted it without hesitation and said in a high-pitched voice, "Thank you."

A red envelope made her very happy.

Zhou Weifang had several more in his pocket, so he took them all out and gave them to her.

This Luo Yan is not to be taken; put both hands behind her back.

Why are you hiding? Zhou Weifang: "Don't worry, it's less than a penny in total. It's to thank you for coming today to bolster my sister's reputation."

In that sense, I wouldn't say I'm unworthy of it.

Luo Yan has loved opening red envelopes since she was a child. She winked and said, "Call me again next time there's something like this."

Zhou Weifang: "Okay, I'll definitely call you."

He felt the atmosphere was great and wanted to say a few more words, but now was the time for him to get busy, so he had to leave first.

Wang Delin used a taxi to pick up his bride, while the wedding procession followed behind on bicycles tied with red ribbons. He and Li Jianhong rode to the restaurant while talking.

Just by looking at the restaurant's entrance, you can tell that this happy occasion is of a high standard.

Luo Yan thought there would definitely be something delicious for lunch, so she parked her bicycle and walked inside to save a spot for her brother.

It wasn't time for the banquet to start yet, and the guests who arrived earlier were eating sunflower seeds, chatting, and smoking. Before long, Luo Yan's head started buzzing, and she quietly pinched her nose.

Seeing her expression, Li Jianhong said, "Why don't you go outside for a walk? It's okay, I'll hold the seat."

Luo Yan was quite tempted and lowered her voice, "Then I'll trouble you, Sister Jianhong, I'm just going to get some fresh air."

She really couldn't stand the smell inside, so she went outside to breathe deeply.

Zhou Weifang was waiting for guests at the door when he came over to talk to her: "Why did you come out?"

Luo Yan noticed the cigarette tucked behind his ear and said disdainfully, "It's all people like you."

Zhou Weifang explained, "I didn't smoke, but there was really nothing I could do today."

He always has to give something to people he meets.

Luo Yan understood the principles of human relationships and realized that she had been a bit impolite in venting her anger: "I'm not talking about you, I'm talking about them."

Zhou Weifang: "It's okay, you can say whatever you want about me."

What does that mean? Luo Yan touched her face for no reason, her eyebrows furrowing.

Not wanting to offend her, Zhou Weifang replied, "After all, I still need your help today."

"Oh, I see," Luo Yan said. "What is it?"

Zhou Weifang: "I'm definitely going to drink too much today, so I'll leave my wallet and keys with you. Don't lose them."

People are most likely to lose things when they're drunk, so Luo Yan felt this was a big task and said, "I'll make sure to keep an eye on things."

She even saluted. Zhou Weifang smiled, then, noticing a guest out of the corner of his eye, said, "I'll go and get back to work."

"Go ahead, go ahead," Luo Yan waved her hand lightly, took a step back to avoid the sun, thinking that she had nothing to do anyway, and leisurely waited for her brother.

Luo Hong arrived shortly after. He rode his bike fast, sweat beading on his forehead, and panted, "Hey, waiting for me?"

Luo Yan replied, "Waiting for you is just a side thing."

Luo Hong ruffled his sister's hair, and when he raised his hand, it carried a slight smell of engine oil.

Luo Yan didn't dodge, and even stuck out her finger to shush her: "I'll share some good stuff with you."

Luo Hong saw his sister pull out a stack of red envelopes and said, "Did you snatch so many when you blocked the door?"

He himself showed such an incredulous expression, so it was obvious that it was impossible.

Luo Yan: "It was given to me by Zhou Weifang."

Luo Hong withdrew his outstretched hand and said dryly, "This is a gift from someone to their teacher."

"What?!" Luo Yan glanced at Zhou Weifang out of the corner of her eye and quickly stuffed a few into her brother's pocket. "You're making it sound a little guilty. I just wanted to share some good luck with you. You'll pay me back double later."

Luo Hong retorted with a "Dream on!" The brother and sister bickered as they walked inside, stopping to pat Zhou Weifang on the shoulder as they passed by.

Why does he suddenly seem so sympathetic? Zhou Weifang looked at him strangely: "What are you doing?"

Luo Hong smiled strangely: "It's nothing."

Zhou Weifang knew him well, but he didn't have time to think about it at the moment. He just said, "I see you're very free. Stand with me and 'smile'."

What does "forcing a smile" mean? Luo Hong: "No, can't you use a better word? Teacher Luo, aren't you going to do anything about this?"

Luo Yan covered her ears and walked forward on her own, ignoring everyone.

"This girl," Luo Hong said, "is she thinking you're hopeless."

"Are you asking for a beating?" Zhou Weifang said, grabbing the man's neck.

Luo Hong felt no remorse at all and said, "Guess what Yanyan just gave me?"

Zhou Weifang wasn't staring directly at her, but she was actually paying attention out of the corner of her eye.

He said, "No need to show off, I've already seen it."

Oh dear, he sounds quite pitiful. Luo Hong: "Looking around, there are people everywhere, but I think our Yan Yan is really the best."

Even when advising his childhood friend, he couldn't find any fault with his sister.

Everyone in the world knows that Zhou Weifang regretted keeping him around and politely said, "Get out."

This really hit home, Luo Hong said with an awkward laugh, "You're busy, you're busy."

They dashed into the restaurant in a flash.

Luo Yan thought her brother wouldn't be there so soon, but when she saw her pick up her bag and pat the chair, she said, "Sit here."

This table was full of neighbors from the alley. After greeting everyone, Luo Hong sat down and whispered to his sister, "This is quite a grand affair."

Luo Yan: "I heard there are fifty tables in total."

Luo Hong: "Joke, can we take this gift back?"

The brother and sister huddled together and whispered amongst themselves, taking over the accounts for the newcomers.

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Author's note: Happy weekend, goodnight~