When fireworks are set off during the day, you can’t see anything, the main thing is to hear the sound.

The more advanced ones would have a small red parachute slowly flying down. Xu Qingzhi and Xu Zijun loved picking these things up when they were little because they thought they were beautiful.

The sound of firecrackers outside was deafening. The smoke from the firecrackers blew in with the wind, blinding the guests.

Fortunately, Xu Qingzhi was sitting in the inner room and was less affected by the firecracker ash.

The fruit snacks that were served earlier had not been finished yet, and when they were about to be put away, a few aunts took out large plastic bags from somewhere and poured them out with a clatter.

He leaned to one side, and politely asked the people at the table, "Do you want more?"

Xu Qingzhi didn't want to eat anything, so she waved her hands. However, the aunt forced two packets of biscuits into her and told her to take them. Huo Fengyan was also forced to take two pieces of milk candy.

It wasn't long before the empty plates were collected.

There was an auntie carrying a rice bowl and serving food to people at each table.

Xu Qingzhi pinched Huo Fengyan's palm, fearing that he was not used to this way of eating a banquet, and leaned close to his ear and said, "If you are not used to it, eat less. I will cook noodles for you when I go back."

Huo Fengyan shook his head, "It's okay."

Xu Qingzhi was used to eating it and didn’t think there was anything wrong with it.

The villagers called it a wedding banquet, but in fact it was just a banquet, and the first dish was always the sour and pepper fish.

The dishes were served one bowl after another, all hot from the pot. Halfway through the meal, the newlyweds came out to toast each table. They were wearing slightly festive colors, but no special wedding attire.

After toasting to this table, the next table was occupied by the groom's relatives, who came early this morning and were having fun with the newlyweds.

There is not enough room at my aunt's house, so I have to stay at my grandfather's house tonight. A few others have been arranged to stay at her house.

This is how weddings are held in the countryside. If there is not enough accommodation for the guests, they stay at relatives’ houses.

The eight dishes end with the last dish of green vegetables. Once the green vegetables are served, you know the banquet is about to end.

Xu Qingzhi doesn't need to worry about the gift money, her parents will give it.

After dinner, the two siblings ran away. Huo Fengyan followed them. Just as they were about to go back, Xu Zijun ran into a former elementary school classmate and dragged him to play basketball.

Only Xu Qingzhi and Huo Fengyan walked back.

Before Xu Qingzhi could put his right hand into his own pocket, he took it and put it into the pocket of his black tweed coat.

Not as warm as her own pocket, to be honest.

Huo Fengyan asked, "Your aunt's wedding banquet, does this count as a marriage?"

Xu Qingzhi nodded and responded, "Yeah, that's how it is here."

When I was a child, I watched Hong Kong dramas, such as swearing an oath to the priest that no matter whether he/she is rich or poor, healthy or sick, he/she will always be with her/him until the end of his/her life.

When I grew up and watched idol dramas, they were either about ancient churches, white and clean palaces, or about blue sky, white clouds, flowers and grass.

In reality, two strangers often meet each other through a middleman, and get married after spending a few days together. There are even some people in the village who start preparing for pregnancy and childbirth as soon as they are suitable, and hold the wedding after the baby is born.

It’s called a wedding banquet, but in fact it’s just setting up a few tables and having a meal.

Most people in the village will not marry far away. In the morning, the man will pick up the woman and have breakfast at the woman's house. At noon, they will have the main meal at the man's house. After the meal, the wedding is over.

Some more respectable families might roll out a red carpet at their doorstep.

Xu Qingzhi asked him: "Do you think it's too simple?"

"Well, it's not quite what I expected." Huo Fengyan said.

He had come here early on purpose, just to learn from the masters.

I didn't expect it to be like this.

Xu Qingzhi said: "Every place is different, but in fact, as long as you are willing, you can make it very good in the countryside. It just costs money, but most people would think that it's better to save money and buy something good for themselves."

When it comes down to it, it’s mostly about money.

At night, several of the man's relatives came to sleep, and Wang Yanmei had already made the bed on the third floor.

Two couples with children.

He was very talkative and chatted happily with Xu Fuqiang, saying that they would be a family in the future.

Xu Fuqiang could naturally say polite words.

Wang Yanmei smiled and invited the guest to stay, but her face fell when the guest left the next day.

There was a stench of urine and an unidentified yellow substance on the bed sheets.

The child must have diarrhea.

Generally, in this situation, the host would be informed, but they might not think it was a big deal and would just leave without saying anything, just like staying in a hotel.

In fact, Wang Yanmei is not the type of person who likes to invite people to her home. She is only willing to have people she really likes come to her home.

In her words, it can be summed up in four words: difficult to keep clean.

She has always believed that home is not a hotel, so even when Xu Qingzhi was very young, she had her own independent room and did not have to worry that her parents would force them to give up their room to accommodate guests.

If you can accommodate them, then live there. If you can’t, you won’t let your children suffer.

Xu Qingzhi helped to pack up the four sets.

As Wang Yanmei cleaned up, she frowned and muttered, "You have to rub it by hand first, then throw it in the washing machine, otherwise it won't be clean. I bought this four-piece suit only last year, and I haven't slept in it many times. It cost two or three hundred yuan."

Xu Qingzhi knew that she was not stingy with the money, but was unhappy that the guests who were sincerely welcoming her did not respect her.

No matter who comes, the bed is always clean, and the four-piece set is specially washed and dried in the sun.

It would be more reasonable for Ms. Wang to say something before leaving, which made her feel better.

After all, they are children, and this is normal.

Xu Qingzhi took out his phone and clicked.

Wang Yanmei heard her cell phone ringing. She opened it and saw a WeChat message indicating that she had received a transfer.

"Why are you suddenly making me money?"

Xu Qingzhi said: "It's hard work fee."

Wang Yanmei did not hesitate and accepted it directly. This was how her daughter showed filial piety to her.

"Right, your brother Zhou Zhou was asking yesterday if he could go to work at Xiao Huo's company after the New Year. I was so quick to speak." Wang Yanmei regretted it very much. "I thought Xiao Huo was having an affair with other women in the company, so I wanted to let your brother Zhou Zhou and the others go to work so that I could keep an eye on them."

Xu Qingzhi put her index finger to her lips and uttered "hush" several times, but failed to stop her mother.

All the words were said, and there was no way to stop it.

Wang Yanmei was still puzzled: "What's wrong? Qingzhi."

Xu Qingzhi shook his head. "It's okay. Let's not talk about this for now."

Wang Yanmei understood and said, "Don't worry, Xiao Huo is in your room downstairs now. I told you that because I knew he was not there. I'm telling you the truth, it's not good for you and Xiao Huo to stay in different places for too long. If he really has sex with other women, you will regret it too late..."

Xu Qingzhi: “…”

Mom, you are my real mother.

Xu Qingzhi stroked his forehead: "Mom, don't say it, seriously."

She is allergic to the word 'messing around'.