But these complex emotions could only be suppressed in his heart.
Although everyone felt uncomfortable and couldn't express their unease.
But in the end, all they could do was silently accept this reality and bear it.
After all, in this village, no one wants to offend the village chief, nor dares to offend him.
But then they saw village chief Liu Maocai and his wife Chen Chunxiang personally standing at the door to greet the guests.
People could only force smiles and hand over the red envelopes in their hands to the gift table.
The bright red gift envelopes were piled up on the table.
This wedding banquet was much more grand than Shen Cunpu's wedding.
More than a dozen tables were set up, and the place was packed with guests, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.
It's no longer the case that we used to just serve pig heads and tails anywhere.
Instead, it's a whole chicken and fish served with large chunks of pork.
Every dish looked steaming hot and smelled delicious.
Although there weren't many dishes.
But just looking at those plates of glistening, tempting meat dishes...
That tells you that this wedding banquet is much more extravagant than usual.
Each table features a balanced mix of meat and vegetables, with generous portions that whet the appetite at first glance.
Today's protagonist, Shen Zhiyu, is wearing a dark blue polyester garment.
The clothes were brand new and neat, the fabric gleaming slightly in the sunlight, and looked very presentable.
This is a piece of clothing that Su Qingzhi took out from her secret space.
Not only is the quality outstanding, but it also has a touch of modernity.
Shen Zhiyu's hair was combed until it was shiny and slicked back.
He looked radiant and full of energy.
A smile he couldn't hide played on his lips as he stood at the door to greet the guests.
He even carried a pack of cigarettes in his pocket.
This cigarette isn't an ordinary brand; it's a rare find among high-quality cigarettes on the market.
He prepared this especially for today.
He offered it to everyone he met, with a smile on his face and a very respectful demeanor.
Especially those who have some standing in the village.
For example, respected elders or junior village officials.
He also presented gifts to middle-aged people who had influence and whose words carried weight.
Once the cigarette was lit, the rich aroma mingled with laughter and wafted into people's hearts.
Amidst a chorus of compliments, another round of firecrackers went off.
Bright red paper scraps flew everywhere, and the air was filled with the pungent smell of gunpowder.
Accompanied by a series of deafening crackling sounds.
Wearing a bright red dress, Liu Yuelan stood out conspicuously in the center of the joyous crowd.
Beside her, a relative's sister-in-law was supporting her.
The bright red veil covering her head swayed slightly in the wind, obscuring her face but not the shy charm befitting a bride.
She stepped steadily across the low threshold of the Shen family's house, her steps neither hurried nor slow.
She was already waiting in front of the house, dressed in her best clothes, constantly wiping her hands with a handkerchief in her hand.
That once sallow face finally broke into a wide smile, the wrinkles around its eyes so thick that its pupils were almost invisible.
She nodded as she made the arrangements, her heart filled with joy, and a look of utter satisfaction appeared on her face.
What does it matter if the village chief is rich or not?
So it still ended up in our Shen family, didn't it?
She's all so glamorous outside, called some rich heiress, but she still bowed her head and became our daughter-in-law.
The wedding banquet soon began.
Seven or eight tables were set up, with steaming hot food emitting a fragrant aroma.
The table was piled high with meat dishes and pastries.
Everyone sat properly, chatting and laughing.
After several rounds of drinks and several dishes, the atmosphere became increasingly lively.
By the time the last dish was served and the guests had finished eating and drinking to their hearts' content, burping contentedly, it was already late at night.
It was pitch black outside, with only a few lights in the distance, but inside the house it was bustling with activity.
Everyone was so full that they patted their bellies, sighed as they walked, and still savored the food they had just eaten.
Some people muttered, "I'm so full today," while others greeted their neighbors as they walked away, saying, "Come visit again tomorrow!" They chatted and laughed as they slowly left the table and went home.
Shen Zhiyu also entered the new house.
The room was much quieter than the outside, and the flickering red candles cast a warm glow.
The wedding quilt on the new bed was dazzlingly red, and the mandarin ducks embroidered on the quilt were exquisite.
Liu Yuelan had already removed her headscarf, and her neatly styled hair was perfectly in place.
Her made-up face looked very energetic.
A tipsy Shen Zhiyu walked forward, his steps unsteady, but a smile on his face.
He smiled and reached out to lift her chin: "Yuelan, you are so beautiful."
His tone was teasing, yet tinged with a hint of alcohol.
"Smack!"
A crisp, loud slap instantly shattered the warm atmosphere in the room.
Liu Yuelan slapped him back without any mercy.
That slap was accurate and hard, hitting him squarely.
Her tone was icy, without a trace of shyness: "Stop fooling around, Shen Zhiyu. Go to my mother-in-law's place now and get that thousand yuan dowry money back!"
Shen Zhiyu didn't react for a moment, and said, "Huh?"
He stammered, his head still a little fuzzy, "Take it back? Now?"
Liu Yuelan frowned, her tone firm: "Keeping the money with Mom won't make a difference."
Her tone was somewhat impatient, clearly indicating that she was no longer willing to wait.
"What do you mean it won't cause any delay!"
She raised her eyebrows and her voice a few decibels.
“My mom said that I had been hiding this money in secret, and that I only took it out during the day to make a show of it to everyone.”
Her expression grew increasingly serious, and her tone became increasingly harsh.
"All the customers have left now, and you're still leaving her there. When will I ever get a chance to see her?"
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