Chapter 517: Gu Family's Favorite
The education received by the 1970s was more "orthodox" than that of the older generation. Political factors still had an absolute advantage in marriage, and the revolutionary meaning of weddings was unprecedentedly strong.
Gu Yuehuai's family was originally a landlord, but by mistake they were classified as poor peasants. People who care about them will still be picky about their background.
As the child of a high-ranking official who had fallen from power, Yan Shaoyu was looked down upon.
However, the situation was very different after the two put on military uniforms, experienced front-line battles, and obtained military ranks. The military marriage recognized by the organization was protected by the law. Who wouldn't congratulate them?
The crackling sound of firecrackers dispelled the depressing atmosphere of the brigade, and an ordinary and simple country wedding began.
Because the wedding reception was omitted, the beating of gongs and drums began directly outside the Gu family's yard, creating an unprecedented bustle.
Tables and chairs, as well as a huge iron pot, have been set up on the open space of MLZL next to Gu's house. The chefs and their assistants were all recruited from the county. They were busy cutting vegetables, steaming buns, and cooking.
Gu Tinghuai, Gu Xihuai, Ling Jia, Ji Weiqin and others were also very busy.
All the members of the brigade came to celebrate today. Gu Xihuai set up a table and took a pen and paper to record the gifts that the neighbors brought. Some gave a few cents, some gave a few eggs, and some gave a basket of sweet potatoes... In short, there were all kinds of gifts.
Ling Jia sat aside and helped. Looking at the villagers who were busy with work, he felt that it was an eye-opener. Listening to everyone's auspicious words, he couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth. The weddings he attended in Beijing were not so simple and interesting.
On this important day, Yan Shaoyu wore a military uniform, with the major's shoulder straps with two bars and one star shining brightly.
The military uniform made his figure look even taller and straighter. He was handsome, with beautiful features. His narrow, peach-shaped eyes were slightly upturned, with a gentle smile on their faces, which formed a sharp contrast with his usual indifference.
Gu Zhifeng smiled and led the "new son-in-law" to greet guests at the door, introducing the villagers to him one by one. Yan Shaoyu was also very considerate and called them uncle and aunt. Seeing the tall and big officer calling them like that, everyone smiled even more deeply.
Everyone held their heads high and chests puffed out, feeling that it was quite an honor to attend such a wedding, and feeling relaxed both physically and mentally.
When Wang Meihua brought Jiang Lili over, she looked at Yan Shaoyu standing at the door. The 19-year-old girl couldn't help but stare at him. Even after she sat down at the table, she kept looking back, with a blush of longing on her cheeks.
If she could find such a handsome man in the future, her life would not have been lived in vain.
Wang Meihua glanced at her daughter and couldn't help rolling her eyes at her infatuated look. "What the hell are you looking at? She's already someone else's. Why are you still looking at her? When she joined our team, why didn't you seize the opportunity? Idiot!"
She had already found out that the new son-in-law of the Gu family was the educated youth who had gone to the countryside to work in the fields some time ago!
After the educated youth's settlement collapsed, Yan Shaoyu brought his younger brother and sister-in-law to live in the Gu family. Gu Yuehuai also knew how to seize the opportunity and took the educated youth away at that time. Now that he has returned with a military rank, he married her in a grand ceremony.
Wang Meihua couldn't help but feel sour in her heart as she thought about it. She felt even more annoyed when she saw the wrinkles on Gu Zhifeng's face when she was smiling at the guests. How could the Gu family just have a new son-in-law? It was clearly a new son who could become a high-ranking official in the future!
Jiang Lili bit her lip, and couldn't help but feel jealous in her eyes.
Wang Meihua suddenly came close to her and whispered, "Forget about Yan Shaoyu, but don't miss out on the third son of the Gu family. Look at this courtyard of the Gu family. If you marry Gu Xihuai, won't this house be yours in the future?"
She is a shrewd person. The eldest son of the Gu family can't do anything with a stick, and she doesn't seem to have any future. Although he married a nurse, she has no support from her family and is easy to bully.
The second son of the Gu family was kicked out and couldn't get a share of the family money. Wouldn't everything in the Gu family eventually belong to the third son?
Gu Xihuai seems to be a smart man. If I really follow him, my life will definitely be good!
Jiang Lili was stunned for a moment and couldn't help but look back at Gu Xihuai who was sitting behind the table, taking careful notes with a pen.
The young man had very fair skin and a handsome appearance. When he looked up and spoke to people, his expression was very humble and gentle. Although he was not as handsome as Yan Shaoyu, he was indeed much better than the other young men in the same team.
Jiang Lili didn't pay much attention to Gu Xihuai at first, but now that she has watched him, she really thinks he is a good guy.
Wang Meihua knew her daughter well. Seeing that she was staring intently, she smiled and patted her hands, lowering her voice and saying, "My daughter, it's good that you understand your mother's painstaking efforts. Look at how the Gu family lives. They are definitely the best in our area!"
"Gu Yuehuai is a capable and profitable person. Why is she still a military doctor? Her husband is already an officer at a young age. He may even become a high-ranking official in the future!"
"If you can marry into this family, our Jiang family will enjoy the happiness with you!"
Jiang Lili's eyes gradually became firm. After hesitating for a while, she prepared to talk to Gu Xihuai. Although they were all from the Dalaozi Production Brigade and knew each other when they were children, they had no contact after growing up. Feelings need to be cultivated.
However, before she could make a move, she saw some young girls from the same team crowded over and started chatting and laughing with Gu Xihuai and Ling Jia beside him. Jiang Lili was dumbfounded and stood there in a daze, not knowing whether she should go up or not.
Wang Meihua's face was long, and she slapped Jiang Lili on the arm: "Idiot, you can't even eat a mouthful of hot shit."
The Gu family is prosperous and has a bright future. This is not something she alone can see. Matchmakers have come to the door several times but were all turned down. The third son of the Gu family is very ambitious and certainly does not want to marry a country woman.
Wang Meihua was just instigating, trying to see if her daughter had the ability to be chosen. What if?
Now it seems that the chance is very slim.
Wang Meihua shook her head and turned to chat with the women who were also attending the banquet.
At this moment, there was a commotion outside. A car drove slowly in. As the door opened, a well-dressed woman with a small bag got out and directed the driver to move things outside.
When the members looked closely, they saw that the large and small bags and the fabric and satin radios were all high-end products from the provincial capital!
Some sharp-eyed people in the crowd quickly recognized the woman, Lin Jinshu, Gu Yuehuai's biological mother.
Wang Meihua naturally recognized Lin Jinshu. Although she did not stay in the Dalaozi Production Brigade for long, Lin Jinshu's reputation as a beauty was well known at the time. As a peer, she was very dissatisfied with him when she was young.
But now, seeing her still elastic skin and obviously wealthy life, I feel even more jealous.
How come such good things happened to the Gu family?
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