After returning home, Wei's mother told Wei's father the whole story.
"A toad jumping on your feet doesn't bite, but it makes you feel irritated. Lao Wei, didn't you say that Lao Zheng made a major mistake at work? Why not take this opportunity to get rid of him?"
In the past two years, Li Qingman has been like a psychopath, causing chaos in the compound all day long. Everyone is fed up with her.
The Zheng family is also restless, quarreling every few days. After getting rid of them, perhaps the compound can be quiet again.
Father Wei nodded, indicating that he understood, and then asked, "Is An An's dowry ready?"
"Almost. I talked to my mother-in-law today, and the Cheng family has added a lot of things to Shuqing's courtyard.
As for the dowry, I was thinking of buying An An a washing machine so that it would be more convenient for them to wash clothes when they live alone.
Can you find a way to get a ticket for the washing machine?" Wei's mother asked.
"Why are you moving out again? Didn't An An say before that she wanted to live in the small building?"
Mother Wei said with a smile on her face, "We didn't let them move out. My mother-in-law said that since the young couple were newlyweds, they were worried that they would feel uncomfortable living with a group of old people. So she cleaned up Shuqing's yard and they can live wherever they want."
She was very satisfied with the arrangement and secretly felt fortunate that her daughter had married into a good family.
With such a reasonable mother-in-law, An An will probably have no problems with her in the future.
After hearing the whole story, Father Wei was very happy that his in-laws were so thoughtful. He quickly said, "Then I'll find someone to find a way to get the tickets as soon as possible."
Cheng Shuqing and Wei Anan's wedding was scheduled for February 2nd, which is the 22nd day of the twelfth lunar month.
This date was carefully selected by my grandfather after secretly reading the almanac. It is said that the day is an auspicious day and is most suitable for holding a wedding.
The whole family got up early and started to get busy.
They cleaned the house inside and out, and pasted bright red festive wedding characters on the windows and doors.
Various foods such as melon seeds, peanuts, candies, etc. are neatly placed on the plate.
Shu Ran was busy running around, almost never touching the ground. She checked every detail over and over again, fearing that there would be any omissions.
Seeing that the time was almost up, she urged Cheng Shuqing to change into new clothes quickly and prepare to go to the girl's house to marry the bride.
In addition to Qin Anning's car, Cheng Shuqing borrowed a small car from the Ministry of Foreign Trade, and Cheng Yi borrowed another one from the factory. These cars were all tied with big red flowers in front, which looked festive.
In order to avoid being reported for extravagance, they dared not be too ostentatious, but such a display was already decent enough.
Apart from these three cars, the rest of the wedding procession was made up of bicycles. Each bicycle was wiped spotlessly clean, with bright red cloth tied to the handlebars, and the bells rang all the way, as if playing a cheerful wedding march.
When the wedding car arrived at the compound, the door of the Wei family was closed. Cheng Shuqing and the people who came to pick up the bride said a lot of nice things and gave out red envelopes. Only then did the relatives and friends inside finally open the door and let them in.
The eldest brother of the Wei family stopped Cheng Shuqing and said, "An An is the apple of our family's eye. You are not allowed to bully her after you get married, otherwise we will not let you go."
Cheng Shuqing solemnly promised, "Brother, don't worry. I will take good care of An An and put her first in everything. I will never let her suffer any grievance. If I can't do that, you can do whatever you want with me."
Brother Wei patted Cheng Shuqing on the shoulder and said, "Then I will leave my sister to you."
Wei Anan was wearing a red coat, with a little makeup on her face and a red flower on her head. Her beauty revealed a hint of shyness.
The moment her eyes met Cheng Shuqing's, both of their eyes were filled with happiness and sweetness.
"An'an, I'm here to pick you up!" Cheng Shuqing looked at Wei An'an affectionately, with intoxicating tenderness in his eyes, as if there were only the two of them in the whole world.
Wei Anan glanced at Cheng Shuqing shyly, nodded gently, and responded in a small voice, "Yeah."
The two newlyweds left the house amid the blessings of their relatives and friends.
The wedding ceremony is relatively simple and unpretentious. The newlyweds first bow to the great leader to express their respect and love for the leader and gratitude to the new society. Then they bow to their parents to thank them for raising them. Finally, there is a brief and clear oath, and the wedding ceremony is successfully completed.
The banquet after the ceremony was held in a state-owned restaurant. There were not many vegetables available at that time, so the dishes were relatively simple.
Meat dishes are rare, replaced by some homely dishes such as onions, bean sprouts, cabbage and tofu.
However, the guests still ate with gusto, and happy laughter filled the entire room.
Weddings in the 1970s, though simple, were filled with deep emotions, bearing witness to the simple and sincere feelings of people in this special era.
After Cheng Shuqing's wedding, the Lunar New Year was about to arrive.
Lu Rongjiang and Wang Qiufen were unwilling to stay any longer and insisted on going home for the New Year.
There was really no other way. After forcing them to stay and celebrate the Little New Year, I could only buy them train tickets and send them on the train.
This New Year was the happiest year for the Cheng family. Qin Anning and Lu Cheng stayed in the small building during those days.
This New Year was the happiest year for the Cheng family. Qin Anning and Lu Cheng stayed in the small building during those days.
The New Year atmosphere had not yet completely dissipated, and the Cheng family welcomed their second wedding.
The same ceremony, the same specifications. After everything was over, Shu Ran saw the room full of wedding characters, and her heart was filled with emotion, and she couldn't help but shed tears.
"Mom, what's wrong with you? Why are you still crying?" Wei Anan and Si Nian hurriedly sat on Shu Ran's left and right and asked with concern.
Shu Ran wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, showing a relieved smile, took the hands of her two daughters-in-law and patted them gently, comforting them, "Don't worry, I'm happy."
The family was finally reunited, and both sons had started their own families and careers. Her life could be considered complete, with no regrets.
"Oh my, there is no place for me by my aunt's side now." Qin An Ning said sourly.
Si Nian glared at her unhappily, then stood up and made room for her. "I'll give it to you. Come and sit here."
Qin An Ning raised her chin proudly and said, "I don't want it. I want to monopolize grandma." After saying that, she hugged her grandma's arm and refused to let go.
Everyone laughed, and the laughter echoed throughout the room, filled with happiness and warmth.
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