Chapter 216 They really went all out!

Afterwards, their household registration was reinstated, and they were officially registered as residents of Yuxin.

At the end of the year, the Zhou family members returned to Yuxin from various places one after another.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Zhou Yufan married Li Huachen in a grand and glorious manner.

On the 20th day of the twelfth lunar month, a light snow was falling in Yuxin City.

But the lively atmosphere at the Zhou family's doorstep completely suppressed the snow.

Two large red lanterns hung high at the main entrance.

Above the door, a large "囍" character was pasted neatly.

The neighbors all crowded at the alley entrance, craning their necks to peer inside.

Suddenly someone shouted.

"They're here! They're here!"

Three jeeps slowly drove up from the street corner.

In the first car, Zhou Yufan sat upright.

The two cars behind were full of relatives, packed to the brim.

There are brand new Butterfly brand sewing machines.

There was also a 14-inch black and white television that was completely wrapped in cloth.

A buzz of excitement erupted in the crowd.

"Wow, this dowry is truly impressive!"

"The Zhou family has really gone all out!"

"They even sent a TV! Wow, that's really generous!"

The murmurs rose and fell, interspersed with laughter and exclamations.

When the convoy arrived in front of the guesthouse, Li Huachen was fixing her hair in front of the mirror.

Recently, Zhou Shufen has been giving her skincare treatments every day.

She also hired a hairdresser to give her a fashionable haircut.

She's like a completely different person now.

Her skin was fair with a rosy glow, and her eyes and brows had a gentler quality.

The red down jacket she's wearing today was hand-sewn by Zhou Shufen.

The style is a new trend that has just become popular in Haicheng.

The collar is lined with thick fox fur, soft and shiny.

She had a gold hairpin in her hair.

The hairpin is carved with twin lotus flowers, symbolizing happiness and fulfillment.

She wore a pair of gold earrings and a pair of emerald green jade bracelets on her wrists.

Sitting there quietly, it somehow stole the spotlight from the entire street.

It's so captivating that you can't take your eyes off it once you look at it.

Zhou Yufan walked to the entrance of the guesthouse, where he was stopped by a group of brothers who were waiting to celebrate.

He smiled and took out several red envelopes, handing them over one by one.

Even after handing over the red envelope, they still wouldn't let the person in.

Wu Dekang stood at the front, grinning mischievously, and led the jeering.

"Groom! This isn't going to be easy today! Don't even think about getting in to see the bride without singing a song!"

Everyone echoed in agreement.

"Yes! Sing! Sing 'The East Is Red'!"

After he finished singing, he knelt down on one knee.

My fingers were trembling as I put the red embroidered shoes on Li Huachen.

Those embroidered shoes were handmade, with golden phoenixes embroidered on the surface.

The toes of the shoes are also adorned with tiny pearls.

No one knew that two heavy gold bars were hidden in the lining of the shoe sole.

Those were emergency supplies that Zhou Yufan had prepared long ago.

Just in case something happens on the way, it will also ensure her safety.

When she left, Li Huachen was carrying a red leather suitcase.

It was locked with a brass clasp, and the key was kept close to his body.

Inside were 20,000 brand-new ten-yuan bills given to me by Zhou Shufen.

There is also a pair of Hetian jade bracelets.

It is said to be an old item passed down from the Zhou family ancestors.

Zhou Shufen said this when she handed it to her personally last night.

"This is a keepsake left for your mother-in-law, and it also represents the sincerity of our Zhou family."

Zhou Yufan carried her steadily on his back.

Li Huachen rested her head on his shoulder, her forehead gently touching the back of his neck.

The familiar scent of soapberry mingled with the faint smell of tobacco on his body.

guest House.

Xu Yunli was already waiting there with an oil-paper umbrella.

The rain started falling without me noticing.

When she saw them come out, she immediately went to greet them and tilted the umbrella slightly towards Li Huachen.

"Slow down, don't slip!"

She reminded her in a low voice.

He carefully helped Li Huachen into the jeep.

Li Huachen held back her tears the whole way.

She gazed at the fleeting street scenes outside the window, her throat feeling as if something was blocking it.

I want to laugh, but I want to cry even more.

She had dreamt of this scene countless times on cold nights.

But I never dared to believe that I would actually live to see it all.

The wedding banquet was held at a state-run hotel.

Large red lanterns hung at the entrance, and the character for "happiness" was pasted on the lintel, making it look particularly grand.

The Zhou family had booked the entire second floor well in advance for this wedding.

The twenty tables were completely surrounded, each covered with a bright red velvet cloth.

The plate was piled high with braised pork, braised beef, and large shrimp and ham slices, which were rare for Yu Xin.

Two bottles of Xiangquan liquor were placed on each table, with small red wedding stickers attached to the outside of the bottles.

Zhou Shufen was wearing a dark gray woolen coat with a state-owned factory emblem pinned to the collar.

She stood at the entrance of the lobby, nodding and exchanging pleasantries with each of the arriving guests.

She especially greeted the director of the county supply and marketing cooperative, personally offering him cigarettes and shaking his hand.

This director had helped the Zhou family solve many problems related to supplies.

We invited him here today, which shows we've been very polite.

At the main table, Guo Zhenyi, Guo Yanlong, Zhou Yujie, and Jiang Nanzhi sat upright.

They watched as Zhou Yufan, dressed as a groom, went from table to table toasting guests with a wine jug.

Every now and then someone would make a joke, and he would laugh along, his eyes and brows radiating happiness.

The entire second floor was bustling with activity and filled with warmth.

When the wedding ceremony was about to take place, the surroundings instantly fell silent.

Only the photographer held up the camera, constantly pressing the shutter.

Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on the newlyweds in the center.

Red candles flickered, and the two stood side by side before the ancestral tablets.

The elders of both the Zhou and Li families have passed away.

One died young due to illness, and the other passed away with resentment during turbulent times.

So Zhou Yufan invited Zhou Yujie and Jiang Nanzhi to sit in the elders' seat.

He took Li Huachen's hand and slowly walked to the main table, where they both knelt down.

They all knelt down in unison, becoming the first to kowtow.

When the second head fell, Jiangnan Zhi's eyes had already started to redden.

After the third kowtow, the two helped each other to their feet.

Jiang Nanzhi smiled, took out a cloth bag wrapped in red silk from her bosom, and handed it over with both hands.

The cloth bag was opened, revealing a pair of gleaming gold bracelets lying on the silk.

They are quite heavy, each weighing about a hundred grams.

She personally slipped the bracelet onto Li Huachen's wrist, one ring at a time.

"Hua Chen."

Jiangnan Zhi's voice trembled slightly.

"You've suffered so much these past years. I've always hoped you would marry into our family. I never imagined it would take so many years. I've seen all the ups and downs and the grievances you've endured, but I couldn't help you at all."

She took a breath and continued.

"We've finally waited for this moment. Today, you're wearing this red dress and sitting at this table; you're now truly the daughter-in-law of the Zhou family."

Li Huachen lowered her head, trying hard to hold back the tears welling up in her eyes.

She knew that today was a joyous day and she shouldn't cry.

But the sour taste still rushed into her nasal cavity, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

She looked up and glanced around.

Before me was a lively banquet, and smiling faces of relatives and friends.

At that moment, she suddenly realized that all those cold stares and rumors from before...

It was all worth it.

Zhou Yujie gave cash.

The hundred-yuan bills were neatly wrapped in red paper.

The group quietly estimated that it would cost at least tens of thousands of yuan.

This is no small sum.

In those days, this amount of money was enough for an ordinary family to live comfortably for several years.

Li Huachen stared intently at the red paper packet.

Although the Zhou siblings valued loyalty and affection, they were not extravagant spenders.

Behind this 10,000 yuan lies Zhou Shufen's unimaginable abilities and resources.