"Auntie Tiantian, do you think my dress looks good?" Lai Leshi asked, holding He Yiyuan's hand.
That was not the skirt she wore at noon. Lai Leshi was now wearing a light pink Chinese-style skirt made of soft cotton fabric. The neckline of the skirt was a small V-neck design, embroidered with several colorful butterflies.
Around her waist was a golden satin belt with a small tassel pendant hanging from the end, which swayed gently with her movements. The hem of her skirt was a lace design with various butterflies embroidered on it.
Lai Leshi wears her hair in a single braid. Her hair is gathered from one side and braided into a tight braid, reaching just below her shoulder. Tiny pink pearl flowers are interspersed within the braid, while the rest of her hair is left loose and slightly curled, creating a lively and dynamic look. This hairstyle perfectly complements her traditional Chinese dress, creating a gentle and sweet look.
Su Tiantian's voice was gentle and slow, and her eyes seemed to be filled with doting. She said sincerely: "The skirt is beautiful, and you are even more beautiful. Shishi, seeing you, I really want to have a daughter and dress her up beautifully."
He Yiyuan said: "Sister Tiantian, your wish is not difficult to fulfill. If you give birth to twins, then give birth to a second child."
Liu Jingze put his arm around Su Tiantian's waist, his voice full of laughter: "I like both boys and girls. Everyone, please come this way, dinner is almost ready."
Su Tiantian said, "Our custom here is to set off firecrackers before we officially start eating. The firecrackers are very loud, so you should cover your ears."
Lai Leshi looked around curiously: "Where's the bride? I want to see the bride."
Su Tiantian said: "I am offering tea. How about I take you to see it and then take you to eat here when we have dinner."
Lai Leshi nodded.
He Yiyuan said, "Secretary Luo, you go with Shishi."
Luo Sisi said, "Okay, Mr. He."
Yu Rongyun said, "Tiantian, I want to see the bride too."
Su Tiantian said: "Okay, follow me."
When the firecrackers sounded, Lai Leshi had not returned yet, but He Yiyuan was not worried. Su Tiantian was reliable, his secretary was reliable, and the bodyguard Apeng who went with him was also reliable.
The dishes started to be served. They finally came back. Su Tiantian did not come with them, but Liu Jingze's secretary Yun Suiyang did.
Lai Leshi said happily: "Uncle Yiyi, the bride and groom just offered me tea."
Luo Sisi said, "You saw the little girl drinking tea offered by the bride and groom with her parents, so you said you wanted to drink it, and Tiantian arranged it for you."
He Yiyuan gently pulled Lai Leshi's braid and said, "You just rely on Aunt Tiantian to pamper you."
Ma Yiqiang said, "Let's eat. Someone will come over to offer you some wine and tea. Mr. He, my cousin and her husband asked me to greet you. If there's anything you haven't done well, please tell me directly. My cousin is pregnant and can't work hard, and her husband is too busy, so they asked me to greet you."
He Yiyuan said: "Very good, thank you."
Yun Suize said, "Mr. He, I'm going to do something first. If you have any questions, you can talk to Mr. Ma or call Mrs. Liu."
He Yiyuan nodded and said with a smile: "Okay."
Red double happiness paper cups filled with red dates, wolfberries, candied dates, and candied winter melon were neatly stacked and placed in a large red plastic bucket with the word double happiness on it, and someone was carrying it.
A ceramic kettle filled with tea and with a double happiness character on it was ready and someone was carrying it.
Ten paper cups sat on a red tray. One person was responsible for pouring tea, while another was responsible for placing the cups. The eldest sister-in-law held the tray steadily in one hand and held it over the center of the table. "After drinking the new bride tea, you will be rich and prosperous. Please help yourself."
Ma Yiqiang said: "The bride started to serve tea."
He Xinyu said: "I see that the people following the bride are all women. Doesn't she need a groom to accompany her?"
Peng Jianyue said, "I remember Director Su's wedding was also like this. The men toasted together, and the women offered tea first, and then toasted later."
Ma Yiqiang said: "It's basically like this. Usually the bride and groom bow together and offer tea. The one drinking tea is the elder and is required to give a red envelope. Usually two red envelopes and two portions of change are prepared, the red envelopes for the bride and groom, and the change for the groomsmen and bridesmaids. Now this is called "passing on the table", everyone can drink the bride's tea without giving red envelopes, so that everyone can share in the joy."
Lai Leshi's voice is soft and cute: "The red envelopes for tea are not much. I saw someone give 50 yuan to the bride and 5 yuan to the bridesmaid. They are placed on the tea tray. Some people give 20 yuan to the bride and 1 yuan to the bridesmaid. 1 yuan is also fine."
Her attention was focused on the bride at the time.
Ma Yiqiang said: "The red envelope depends on how close you are to the groom's family. For example, my cousin's husband, as my cousin's husband, gave me a pair of dragon and phoenix bracelets during tea, as well as a big red envelope. I won't tell you the amount. The best man and bridesmaid were given 50 yuan. Don't underestimate this 50 yuan. If I get married, I can give 50 yuan to the bride and groom during tea."
Chen Chanying, who was sitting at another table, said: "It's OK for cousins to give 100 or 50 yuan for the bride's tea, and 10 or 5 yuan for the groomsmen and bridesmaids."
Ma Yiqiang asked, "Are you a local?"
Chen Chanying said, "I'm from this town."
Ma Yiqiang said, "Then I guess you know more than me. Actually, I don't really understand some of the customs either."
He Yiyuan said: "Every village has its own rules. Vice President Xiao said there is no pressure to attend the wedding banquet here."
Xiao Zhaoshan said, "Indeed, Mr. He, I'd like to toast you and wish you all the best."
He Yiyuan picked up his wine glass and clinked it with Xiao Zhaoshan, saying, "I've been drinking, so I won't be able to drive later. So drink in moderation."
Xiao Zhaoshan said: "With Tiantian here, there is nothing to be afraid of. She will make the arrangements."
Ma Yiqiang said cunningly, "With my cousin here, someone will definitely take you back. I hope my cousin's husband won't get drunk by someone else."
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