Although Mrs. Mo was busy in the kitchen, she kept her ears open, listening to the conversation outside.
“I also agree that we should get married as soon as possible. Although the military emphasizes that weddings should be simple and that we don’t have to go through a big celebration in just a few months, we still need to have all the necessary things,” Mo Cheng said.
Liu Dekai had taken this into consideration.
"Uncle Mo is right. Although I can't give Youyou a grand wedding, I will definitely not neglect her."
"Don't just talk the talk..." Mo Youyou sat next to Liu Dekai, listening to what he said, tilting her head and acting coquettishly towards her father, "If you bully me in the future, Dad will definitely not forgive you!"
"I think it's more like you're the one bullying Dekai. Who can bully you?" Mo Cheng laughed.
How could he not know his own daughter's personality?
"Don't worry, Youyou, and don't worry, Uncle Mo, that day will never come." Liu Dekai made a promise, wishing he could swear to the heavens to show his sincerity.
"Alright," having put the topic of assurances behind us, Mo Cheng continued, "The preparation time won't take more than a few months. Since we want it to be quick, how about... we hold the wedding at the beginning of next month? What are your opinions?"
Early next month?
That means there's not much time left!
Mo Youyou nestled shyly into Liu Dekai's arms, completely disregarding the presence of elders, displaying the demeanor of a typical young woman.
“I have no opinion whatsoever, I’ll listen to Dekai.” She looked at Liu Dekai with a meaningful expression.
He was satisfied with the speed next month.
"Of course I'll follow Uncle Mo's arrangements."
"Fool, you still call me Uncle Mo?" Mo Youyou said, displeased.
Liu Dekai then showed a slightly embarrassed expression, looked at Mo Cheng with a slightly evasive gaze, and whispered "Dad!"
The marriage was already arranged, so they didn't care about changing their address early.
"Dad, I'll go to the military base tomorrow to submit my marriage application."
"Get it done as soon as possible; the approval report will also take time."
That's what they say, but who would dare to block this marriage application from Commander Mo's son-in-law?
As long as the background is confirmed to be without problems, it will definitely be approved through special channels, and Mo Cheng will certainly make the arrangements, as such details cannot affect his daughter's wedding.
The meal was enjoyed in a harmonious and pleasant atmosphere.
At the dinner table, Liu Dekai officially changed his address, calling his parents "Mom" and "Dad".
He didn't show any weakness on the surface, but he was still somewhat unbalanced inside.
Yesterday, Mo Youyou went to his house, but she didn't mention changing her address at all. In fact, she immediately suggested kicking his mother out after she left.
Liu Dekai wasn't stupid; he knew that Mo Cheng and his wife were also involved.
But now he is the one who "needs something from others," and he won't be foolish enough to worry about these superficial things now; the focus is on making the wedding happen.
Soon, Liu Dekai's marriage application was approved.
"This is too fast! It's only been a few days! I knew my dad would be impatient and start nagging him!"
"He's always complaining about how annoying I am at home. I think he's just waiting for me to get married, humph!"
Mo Youyou held the marriage certificate and looked at it over and over again.
Liu Dekai laughed and asked in return, "Don't you want to get married soon?"
"Well, I'm a girl, so I should at least be a little reserved."
Liu Dekai didn't expose her, but just went along with what she was saying.
reserved?
When Mo Youyou pursued Liu Dekai, the entire company knew it; that was her so-called modesty.
"I need to go shopping," Liu Dekai said.
With the wedding approaching, they had to start preparing early.
"Okay, Mom gave me some money, saying I'll buy some furniture tomorrow. The house also needs to be redecorated, and Mom will help us with that."
After the wedding, Mo Youyou will live with Liu Dekai in the house he was allocated.
That house used to have only the most basic furnishings. When Liu Dekai and Zhang Cuihua lived there, it only had the essential appliances; it wasn't very complete.
If Mo Youyou wants to stay there, there will be quite a few things to buy.
In a joyful atmosphere, preparations are underway for all the intricate details of the wedding.
The three members of the Mo family were very happy, and Liu Dekai was also in a good mood. Only Zhang Cuihua couldn't bring herself to smile.
Even though he keeps adding more and more things to his home, he still looks gloomy.
After all, what does it have to do with her? She'll be moving out as soon as the wedding arrives.
That morning, Zhang Cuihua went to the vegetable market to buy vegetables.
Because Liu Dekai's comrades-in-arms recently helped move some things to their home, Zhang Cuihua couldn't let them work for nothing, so she had to cook some good meals to entertain them, which is why the food at home was being used up very quickly.
"Aunt Cuihua, you're here so early today!" Another woman in the residential compound stopped to greet her as soon as she saw her.
“Juan-meizi.” Zhang Cuihua nodded in response.
"Aunt Cuihua, congratulations! Your family has been busy lately, you must have bought a lot of things. You'll have a daughter-in-law soon, you must be so happy you can't sleep at night, getting up so early to buy groceries!" Sister Juan joked.
Zhang Cuihua: "..."
She should have been too happy to sleep, but now she could only force a smile.
“Dekai and Youyou are good friends, and they’re at the right age to get married!” Zhang Cuihua could only say some meaningless words.
"Your son Dekai is capable. Mo Youyou is, after all, the daughter of the brigade commander. With Brigade Commander Mo around, your son Dekai's future will definitely be smooth sailing!"
"I'm just a woman, I don't understand things about the military."
"Aunt Cuihua, congratulations!"
"Congratulations on picking up your daughter-in-law! Please invite me to the party!"
This farmers' market is quite close to the residential compound, so most people buy their groceries here.
In the short time she spent buying groceries, Zhang Cuihua encountered many military dependents from the family compound.
When her family has a happy occasion, as neighbors, it's natural to greet them and offer blessings if we bump into each other. Besides, since they've gotten close to the Mo family, these people are even more eager to maintain appearances.
"Thank you so much! Come over for some wedding candy when you have time!" Zhang Cuihua's smile was so wide it almost made her face stiff.
Unfortunately, no matter how exaggerated the smile was, it didn't reach his eyes at all.
"Oh dear, I've been so busy chatting with you guys, I need to hurry up and cut some meat, or all the good cuts will be taken!"
In reality, Zhang Cuihua was just looking for an excuse to end the conversation.
She was really tired of pretending; forcing a smile is exhausting.
When she arrived at the meat stall, Zhang Cuihua picked out two pieces, weighed them, paid, packed them up, and left.
She hadn't taken two steps when she saw a familiar face—
That face that she once thought was a ghost.
Su Yueya happened to come over to buy meat. This was the meat stall she frequented, and the butchers always greeted her when they saw her.
"Crescent Moon Girl, the same three dishes as always?"
"Yes, go ahead and cut it."
Every time she comes to buy meat, she buys two catties each of beef, mutton, and pork, though occasionally the amounts may vary.
So skilled that even the butcher remembered it.
Zhang Cuihua was not panicked this time.
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