Chapter 332 A Happy Marriage
Lin Anan and her mother didn't want to sit at the main table as they thought it would be too conspicuous, but Xue's mother's enthusiastic invitation made it hard to refuse.
Lin Anan had no choice but to arrange for Chu Minglan and Chu Mingyu to sit at the children's table, while she and Lin's mother went to the main table.
Soon, the dishes were served one by one.
First, there is the tempting braised carp, which is drizzled with thick sauce and exudes a rich aroma.
The next dish is a braised lamb hotpot, which is spicy and the smell alone is very appetizing.
There is also a large plate of steamed pork with rice flour. The meat slices are tightly wrapped in rice flour and topped with fresh sweet potatoes. The combination of meat and vegetables complements each other.
In addition, there are refreshing vegetarian dishes such as stir-fried green beans and cold cucumbers, a total of eight dishes and one soup.
In addition to white steamed buns, the staple food also includes wowotou made of corn flour, which is very tempting in its golden color.
In this era of relative scarcity of supplies, dishes like this are considered a grand occasion no matter where they are served.
Everyone picked up their cups, filled with rice wine or drinks, and clinked glasses with each other to celebrate this festive moment together.
"Come on, let's drink a toast to the newlyweds!" Father Xue raised his glass first and said loudly.
Everyone responded, and the crisp sound of clinking glasses was very lively.
Lin Wangshu and Xue Ran also stood up and toasted the guests.
Lin Wangshu's face was always filled with a decent smile, and his manners were elegant and generous.
"Thank you all for coming to our wedding. I hope you all enjoy your meal and drinks."
At this moment, a child suddenly ran over with a few red dates in his hand and accidentally bumped into Lin Wangshu.
The child was so frightened that his face turned pale and he stood there not daring to move.
The child's mother was also startled, but luckily she had a clever tongue and stood up quickly, "Good luck, good luck! Look everyone, my fat boy is holding a red date and bumping into the bride's arms! The bride must give birth to a son soon, two in three years, right?"
Lin Wangshu's cheeks turned red, but he was not angry. He squatted down and rubbed the child's head, "Little boy, it's okay. Be careful when you run next time."
Seeing how nice this beautiful sister-in-law was, the child hesitated for a moment and handed over a red date, "Beautiful sister-in-law, here's a red date for you."
"Thanks."
The child's mother smiled with her eyes curved, "Oh, the bride has received it, and received the blessing!"
When the guests saw this scene, they all nodded in praise.
This little episode actually added some festive atmosphere to the banquet.
"This bride is really nice, beautiful and kind."
"Yes, Xue Ran is a lucky boy."
“Who says it’s not?”
Lin Anan looked at the lively scene with a smile on her lips. She turned her head to look at Lin's mother beside her, who was also watching all this with a smile.
The two little guys, Chu Minglan and Chu Mingyu, were eating with gusto, their mouths covered with oil, looking very cute.
"Teacher Lin, I heard that you have been in the Northwest for less than a year. Are you used to life here?" Xue's mother poured a bowl of soup for Lin Anan and asked softly.
"Thank you, auntie. Everything is fine here. My husband is considerate and family-oriented, and my brothers and sisters are smart and sensible. Now that I'm pregnant, he is still supporting Henan Province, so my mother came to take care of me for a while."
Xue's mother nodded. "Just adapt. I've heard from Xiaoke about your husband's family. It's not easy without your parents-in-law to help you. Fortunately, your mother's family is nice. They are willing to come all the way to take care of you."
Lin Anan heard the hidden meaning in her words.
Are you blaming Lin Wangshu's family?
"Each has its own merits, and there is a lot of affinity between parents and children. It is a blessing for Wangshu to have such an open-minded mother-in-law as Auntie. I heard that her mother is in poor health, so she will certainly not be able to interfere with her small family in the future. There are pros and cons to this, but I think it is peaceful!
But she is still young, and everything needs more worry from her aunt. After all, it is more important for the two of them to live a good life than anything else."
In just a few words, Lin Anan not only praised Xue's mother, but also pointed out the benefits of not having in-laws getting involved.
Those who are involved in the matter are often confused. If you understand some things clearly, you will feel better.
Xue's mother felt that Lin Wangshu's marriage to her family was a high-class marriage, and the Lin family did not do things well. On the wedding day, no one from her parents showed up, and she could not even hear a word of celebration...
Xue's mother has been feeling upset!
Now, if we think about things from a different perspective, they are indeed different.
She doesn't have to deal with relatives from her mother's side, and she saves herself the trouble of dealing with other relatives. As soon as this daughter-in-law enters the family, she becomes her own daughter-in-law.
Who knows what her family is like? How can it not be a good thing if her family doesn't get involved?
"Teacher Lin is so insightful."
"No, I live my own life. I am not a big shot, I just want to be comfortable."
"Yes, well said."
Mother Xue picked up the cup and clinked it with Lin Anan's, her eyes full of admiration.
When she first read the book written by Lin Anan, she felt that this author was extraordinary and what she wrote was vivid and profound, making people unable to put it down.
Seeing him in person today is even more extraordinary.
The two talked and laughed until the banquet was over.
After the banquet, the guests left one after another and the yard gradually became quiet.
Lin Wangshu and Xue Ran were busy seeing off the guests. Although they looked tired, the happy smiles never disappeared.
Lin Anan and others prepared to say goodbye.
Xue's mother warmly asked him to stay, "Why are you in such a hurry to leave? Sit for a while and let's have a good chat."
Lin Anan smiled and declined: "Aunt, I'm really sorry, the two children are tired, and I'm a little tired too. Let's get together again next time we have a chance."
Seeing that she insisted, Xue's mother didn't want to force her anymore, so she nodded and said, "Okay, be careful on the road, and come to our house often when you have time."
Lin Anan responded and turned away with her family.
After leaving the government compound, the two little ones, Chu Minglan and Chu Mingyu, were skipping and jumping in front, while Lin Anan and her mother followed slowly behind. They walked for a long time before getting on the bus.
By the time we returned to the military compound, it was already dark.
With a "bang", a cluster of fireworks bloomed in the sky above the compound.
"Wow~ Sister-in-law, look! It's fireworks!" Chu Mingyu's eyes widened immediately, and he subconsciously quickened his pace and ran into the yard, wanting to see where the fireworks were being set off.
"Xiaoyu, slow down."
About ten seconds later, another cluster of fireworks rose into the sky with a loud bang.
Although the color is monotonous, it makes the night sky particularly bright.
Lin Anan and her mother also quickened their pace and followed behind Chu Mingyu.
When I walked into the compound, I realized that this was a program organized by the compound to celebrate National Day.
"You guys are really generous in your compound. You even have fireworks."
Lin's mother was also happy to see this. After getting closer, she even wanted to help Lin Anan cover her ears.
"Captain Chu's wife." Miao Xiangmei waved her hands towards Lin Anan.
Lin Anan was slightly stunned.
I just felt that the person in front of me looked familiar. After thinking about it carefully, I remembered that I had seen this person on the bus.
"You just came back? We're showing a movie in the theater tonight. Go back and get a bench so you can get a good seat."
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