Zhang Tong was still worried and was about to try to persuade her again when her husband came in, looking radiant.
"Ah Tong, those two stinky kids, Chou Chou and Xiao Shi, actually brought back three live wild boars. They need to raise them for two days before slaughtering them. They also brought back a huge bunch of wild cassava, one of which is as thick as a child's arm."
"They said there are a lot of wild cassava on the mountain, so I asked Xiao Xie to lead a team to dig them up. Shi Shi also went up the mountain with us. I remember you like to eat them. Do you want to go to the cafeteria to check?"
"Cassava?" Zhang Tong's eyes lit up.
"Dried cassava ground into powder is good for making pastries. If you have extra, bring back a few cassava roots for Shishi to make pastries with."
Xiao Dan told Zhou Yan to go back to his room to study, while he and his wife pushed their child and took the chicken to the cafeteria.
There were plenty of wild cassava, and bundles of them were delivered to the mess hall, much to the delight of the families and soldiers.
All of these are food to fill our stomachs; the more the better.
Some family members asked for the address and went to dig on their own, and Xie Lin didn't stop them.
There are many on the mountain. When he went there, he also told the village headman so that he could organize the villagers to dig them up.
The villagers were struggling financially, so they dug up whatever little they could.
Three days later, the clothes and shoes arrived; both were green.
Meanwhile, the guesthouse was full of parents who came to attend the wedding.
Shishi's grandparents, mother, ninth brother and sister-in-law, and maternal grandparents all came.
Upon seeing the bright and elegant prospective granddaughter-in-law/daughter-in-law/sister-in-law/granddaughter-in-law, I exclaimed that the brat made the right decision to come.
Such a fine cabbage, wasted by our own pig.
Mother Shen was very shrewd; the first thing she did was not to meet her future in-laws, but to find a matchmaker to fulfill her promise.
The newspaper contained a thick wad of money, which made Shishi so happy that her eyes disappeared from smiling.
"Hehe, thank you, Aunt Shen."
The Shen family has two in-law groups, and since time was tight, they decided to have a big family reunion together, setting up two tables in the canteen in advance.
Soldiers who hadn't reached the required rank to apply for housing would have meals with both sets of parents in the canteen.
Those of sufficient rank would have a simple welcome meal at their new home, the entire compound filled with the tempting aroma of meat and dishes.
Nannan's parents and maternal grandparents also came to offer their blessings to Deng Yueling and Wang Dahu.
Upon learning that the chubby girl had gone to Beijing a couple of days ago, met a high-ranking official she could only see in the newspapers, and received a reward from him, the four of them felt their hearts pounding.
Who would have thought that a six-month-old baby would be more knowledgeable and experienced than these people who are half-buried in the ground?
As parents, we naturally hope that our children will have the opportunity to soar to great heights in the future.
The four women, who had originally planned to persuade their child to return to her parents' home, immediately abandoned that idea.
They raise ordinary kids.
People raise children, and we can help them raise golden babies; we should be grateful.
The next day was the group wedding. After breakfast, the brides-to-be were gathered in the auditorium, including Yue Yue's grandmother.
Grandma Yue was a kind old lady from a scholarly family. Every word and action of hers exuded the elegance of a well-bred lady. She was a little shy about joining in the fun among a group of young girls.
However, her husband wanted to join in the fun. After being separated for so many years, they didn't have much time left, and she was willing to indulge his antics.
"Grandma, I'm so happy to be able to get married with you. Come on, Shishi said she wants to wear the same military uniform. I'll take you to change."
Yue Yue pulled the old lady along, her voice no longer as bold as it was on the training field, but instead carrying a gentle, girlish quality.
“Grandma Yue, you should wear the same clothes and shoes as them. Grandpa Yue can look for you, and if he can’t find you, he should be punished.”
Shishi took out a set of clothes and shoes that fit the little old lady perfectly and handed them to her with great care.
"Grandma, Grandpa is very nervous. You mustn't secretly reveal your features so he can find you quickly. A wife who is easily obtained is not as desirable as one who is hard-won.
He told her a series of simple truths, which dispelled her initial shyness and tension.
"Okay, thank you, Shishi." It's nice to have a wedding later in life, something that was missed in youth.
"You're welcome, I accepted the red envelope." Shishi said bluntly.
The old woman couldn't help but laugh out loud, and the light in her eyes brightened considerably.
"Grandma, isn't Shishi adorable?" Yue Yue asked.
"Yes, she is indeed a smart young girl, and she gives people a very comfortable feeling."
Shishi pointed to the military uniforms that were already sized and said loudly, "Choose your own size, don't pick the wrong one, if one person picks the wrong one, two people will not be able to fit."
"Today you are all the most beautiful brides, may you live beautifully in your husbands' hearts."
"Go change your clothes quickly. The groom will be here to pick up the bride at 10:10. Remember, everyone, stand tall with your chest out and hands on your stomach. Don't give anything away."
"Our banquet is at noon, which gives us plenty of time to walk the groom around."
"Sister Qingqing, Sister Nana, Sister Ying, Sister Yue, Sister Yu, Sister Fang, you have had the most contact with the groom, so set a good example for everyone."
All the brides chorused to assure them that they wouldn't, as they also wanted to see if their husbands would mistake one of them for another.
Outside.
A group of handsome grooms, full of energy, with joyful smiles on their faces.
Look closely, some are sweating nervously, some are staring blankly at the auditorium, and some are chatting and laughing with their parents to relax.
Zhou, the matchmaker, raised both hands high and said, "Line up in two rows and enter in an orderly manner later."
"Let me repeat the rules again. Use your eyesight to find your bride. Whoever finds the wrong bride will be punished by having to train all night and will not be allowed to enter the bridal chamber."
"I mean what I say, I'll be the instructor tonight."
"My training method is running. If any of you can outrun me, then bring it on."
Grooms: ...They don't even give us a day off on our big day, and they're even more ruthless than before. They really are like Zhou Bapi (a notorious skinflint).
The parents burst into laughter.
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