This time, Gu Shijing had a two-month vacation. The two had been engaged for over a year and if Gu Shijing hadn't been away on a mission, they might have gotten married long ago. Therefore, their wedding was officially put on the agenda.
Gu Shijing had accumulated a lot of wealth over the years, and he often accepted dangerous missions, especially a recent mission abroad, which offered very generous rewards. He gave Liu Yanran RMB as a betrothal gift, and also gave her household appliances such as a color TV, refrigerator, and washing machine as betrothal gifts.
As for the wedding house, they chose the first courtyard house that Liu Yanran bought. Gu Shijing originally planned to buy a new one, but because Liu Yanran already had several properties under her name and could not find a more suitable house at the moment, she declined the proposal.
However, Gu Shijing insisted on giving Liu Yanran the money for the house. Of course, he did not give her the current market price, but the price when Liu Yanran bought the house.
The house was not transferred to Gu Shijing because Gu Shijing said that this was the confidence he gave her and she would be the only one to kick him out in the future. Later, Liu Yanran bought several houses and registered them all under Gu Shijing's name. Love is a two-way thing.
The wedding date was finally set for New Year's Day. Although time was tight, both families were eagerly anticipating it. The ceremony would take place in Jing City, but since most people in Su City were busy, only my uncle and aunt could attend. However, as is customary, they planned to return to Su City for another ceremony.
On the Liu family side, Grandpa Liu, Grandma Liu, Liu Chunsheng, and Liu Chuncheng all took special leave to come. They attached great importance to this special day.
Liu Chuncheng also brought good news: he would go to the car manufacturing plant in Beijing for an interview. If all went well, he might apply for early graduation at the end of his junior year and stay in Beijing to develop.
However, Liu Chunsheng, as a technical backbone of the factory, is currently unable to leave his post, which means that his family of five cannot realize their wish to settle in Beijing for the time being. But no matter what, this wedding is an important reunion moment for everyone.
Before the wedding, Gu Shijing lived with his mother in another courtyard. Because Gu Shijing's father had died early, and Gu Shijing was a younger generation that Mr. Fang valued, it was Mr. Fang who came to propose on the day of the engagement. Fang Ling also came with him. He had recovered well and could walk normally now. It was only then that he learned that Liu Yanran's partner was actually the person who had saved him abroad.
The day of the engagement was sunny and breezy. Gu Shijing, dressed in a neat Mao suit, was pushing a brand new women's bicycle adorned with bright red flowers. His face was filled with joy and anticipation, his eyes revealing a longing for a better life in the future.
Meanwhile, several other young men were busy carrying various items. One carried a sewing machine, another a refrigerator, and still another a washing machine. These appliances were luxuries of the time, symbolizing the modernity and affluence of family life. Another carried a large color TV, another a radio, and a watch, meticulously packaged in an exquisite box, placed in a trunk.
The "three turns and one ring"—a bicycle, a sewing machine, a watch, a radio, a television, a refrigerator, and a washing machine—were all essential gifts for a wedding at the time. Gu Shijing had it all, a fact that amazed everyone around him. They gathered around, eyes filled with envy and jealousy.
Neighbors gathered curiously to watch, their eyes fixed on the precious gifts. They couldn't help but sigh at the rarity of such a generous betrothal gift. When they saw Liu Yanran slowly emerge from the doorway, their hearts were filled with relief. This beautiful girl seemed destined for such a lavish wedding. Her beauty and grace seemed only worthy of such a scale.
Gu Shijing's matchmaker was Liu Chunling, while Liu Yanran's was her aunt, He Xiuzhen. The two matchmakers stood together, beaming with joy, congratulating each other. They expressed their blessings for the newlyweds with auspicious words, wishing them a happy and fulfilling marriage. Then, they wrote their birth dates and marriage dates on red paper, symbolizing their fates were now firmly linked.
With the marriage certificate signed and the wedding date set, the two matchmakers could finally relax and stop worrying about the matter. A lively banquet ensued, with people toasting and chatting away, laughter and joy filling the air.
As the wedding approached, the house gradually filled up. The day before the wedding was especially lively. This day, known as "adding makeup," was a day for Liu Chunping, his five brothers, their families, and Liu Yanran's four older siblings and their wives. The entire Liu family gathered, totaling over twenty people, young and old, men and women.
Fortunately, the house was spacious enough, otherwise it wouldn't have been able to accommodate so many people. At this moment, the house was filled with a festive atmosphere, and everyone's face was filled with happy smiles. They were busy preparing for tomorrow's wedding, looking forward to this grand event going smoothly.
Mu Wanzhen added a phoenix coronet and bridal robe to her grandmother's makeup. Although simplicity is advocated in this era and it cannot be worn, it can be kept as a family heirloom in the future. This was customized for her by her mother when she got married. The phoenix coronet is made of pure gold, and the beads on it are all South China Sea night pearls, each one is plump and flawless. The embroidery on the wedding dress is also sewn with gold and silver threads, which can be said to be extremely precious.
After discussing with his wife Cao Cuilan, Liu Chunping added a deed to a courtyard house for Liu Yanran. This courtyard house is located in a prosperous area of the capital and is worth a lot of money.
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