"Oh? So bicycles aren't always readily available?"
Chen Zhaodi hadn't really paid attention to these things before; after all, she had never really thought about buying a bicycle, which was such a big item.
The most expensive thing in the house is the sewing machine. Chen Zhaodi was willing to buy a sewing machine because there are many people in the family, and both she and her husband have to work, so it takes a long time to make a single garment.
She gritted her teeth and bought it, but after buying it, she felt it was worth it. Now, clothes are made quickly, the stitches are tight, and when other people come to borrow the sewing machine, they even give them some vegetables or eggs.
However, even if there is no stock now, it will probably be available soon. Chen Zhaodi offered Huang Eryuan a perfunctory reassurance: "It's no big deal. If there is no stock now, there is no stock. We can just buy it when it's available in a few days."
"Anyway, we're not in a hurry to use it at home right now. Even if we need to go back to inform our parents, we can go back next week."
Huang Eryuan knew he could buy it if it was in stock, but today he was full of anticipation, thinking he could ride his bike to and from get off work tomorrow. When he got there, he found it was out of stock. The disappointment he felt was something they couldn't understand!
It's like waiting a month to finally buy a box of chicken legs. They smell so good, and you take a bite full of anticipation, only to find that they're actually a piece of ginger. Only the person experiencing it can understand that kind of sadness, disappointment, and heartbreak!
Huang Eryuan felt completely drained and figured he wouldn't be able to muster any energy until he bought a bicycle.
Chen Zhaodi couldn't be bothered with him; he was becoming more and more unreliable as he got older.
However, there is one more thing. I forgot to discuss it with the Xu family. Now that everyone is here, I'd like to ask for their opinions.
"I forgot to ask my in-laws. We're having our banquet on the 6th. Should we have it together as a family, or separately? Which do you think is better?"
Huang Eryuan expressed his incomprehension, asking how they could be displayed together?
"Aren't they always set up separately? The groom invites his relatives, and the bride invites her relatives."
Chen Zhaodi originally thought Huang Jianguo was of marriageable age, so she inquired about these things, but now her youngest daughter is using them instead.
Knowing that others also found it strange, he explained, "It started in recent years. If the two families live relatively close to each other, many people will choose to hold a banquet together so that relatives from both families can get to know each other."
"Then the expenses are split equally between the two families. However, in most cases, the banquet is held together at a state-run restaurant."
Huang Eryuan, Huang Jianguo, Huang Jianjun, and Huang Qinqin: This is something new to them; it's the first time they've heard of this.
Huang Eryuan was the first to speak: "It depends on what the in-laws think. But I prefer to go to a state-run restaurant. If we cook at home, we might not be able to buy that much meat."
"I heard that you can get more money for hosting a banquet at a state-run restaurant and they don't charge meat coupons. But I only heard it, and I don't know if it's true or not."
Huang Qinqin also agreed with going to state-run restaurants: "I agree with Dad's statement. Going to state-run restaurants is not so tiring. At least after everyone finishes eating, we don't have to clean up the dishes or do any cleaning."
As expected of her partner, Huang Qinqin's thoughts were not exactly the same as Xu Junhui's, but they were completely identical.
Chen Zhaodi felt that Huang Jianguo and Huang Jianjun's opinions were not important, since Huang Qinqin was the person involved and Huang Eryuan was responsible for paying the money, so their opinions were the most important.
Huang Jianguo and Huang Jianjun: ...Thank you for remembering that there are two other people here.
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Huang Qinqin had just obtained the certificate from the street office when she ran into Chen Ermei at the entrance of the family compound. Huang Qinqin was speechless. Was she trying to take advantage of her?
Huang Qinqin can now guess that Chen Ermei's constant questions about whether she had found a partner recently were an attempt to steal her potential match.
After all, she made it so obvious; on the very day she went to meet Xu Jingui, she immediately appeared at the family compound together. But isn't she already engaged now?
Does she want to change partners?!
Huang Qinqin decided to strike first: "Were you waiting for me?"
"You were already very 'concerned' about me before I even started dating anyone. Now that I already have a boyfriend, are you still going to care about me?"
Chen Ermei was surprised that Huang Qinqin would actually take the initiative to talk to her. She thought that Huang Qinqin would ignore her as before.
“It’s normal to care about you, after all, we live in the same residential compound, and we might even become sisters-in-law in the future.”
Huang Qinqin felt she was really bored; in such a hot weather, she was actually standing here talking to her.
Since Chen Ermei doesn't want to tell the truth, then so be it. After all, they're just cousins, and their relationship probably isn't very good anyway.
In the future, we'll probably only visit each other during holidays. She doesn't care; as long as she's not embarrassed, it's others who will be.
"Alright, since you're alright, thank you for your concern. I'll head back now."
"Hey! Wait a minute!"
Chen Ermei was indeed waiting for her, because Xu Jingui asked her to find out if Huang Qinqin and Xu Junhui had confirmed their wedding date yesterday.
She herself wanted to know so that she could get married before her and outdo her.
Chen Ermei hesitated, unsure how to begin.
Huang Qinqin grew increasingly impatient with her awkward and hesitant manner.
He said unhappily, "Just say what you have to say, I don't have time to waste with you here."
Chen Ermei prepared herself mentally, thinking that since they would be relatives in the future, she wouldn't completely disregard her feelings.
He completely forgot about Xu Jingui's advice not to ask Huang Qinqin directly, but to try to get information from her neighbors.
Are you and your partner planning to get married? When have you set a wedding date?
Huang Qinqin really didn't expect that Chen Ermei would ask this question. Are they really that close?
Why was she asking about my wedding date? I felt there was something strange about it.
But now that I know she's inquiring about this, it's good. I'm on guard now, and I'm not afraid she'll cause me any trouble.
"It's set for the 6th of next month. Are you planning to come and attend the banquet?"
Huang Qinqin wasn't worried about her finding out the time. In any case, they would start notifying people in a few days, as long as they were in the family compound and had a good relationship with her family.
They'll almost always invite her to her wedding banquet, and by then, anyone could probably find out when she's having the banquet.
She suddenly remembered that Chen Ermei had gotten engaged more than ten days ago, but she hadn't heard anything about them getting married yet.
Adhering to the principle of "If you want me to be unhappy, I'll make you unhappy too," Huang Qinqin deliberately asked, "You two should be getting married soon, right?"
When has the date been set?
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