As the weather got colder, the hot pot restaurant business got better and better. In this semester alone, Liu Guoxing had already paid back 3,100 yuan for the house purchase. And because he was in love, Liu Yanran bought a new property to use as a staff dormitory. This courtyard was renovated and prepared to be the wedding house for Liu Guoxing and Deng Wanjun.
After the exams, the holiday soon arrived. Liu Guoxing and Liu Yanran did not plan to return to the family compound on the border. Instead, Liu's father Liu Chunping and Liu's mother Cao Cuilan were coming to Beijing to propose marriage for Liu Guoxing and to accompany them to Beijing to celebrate the Spring Festival.
Liu Yanran, Liu Chunping, Cao Cuilan, and Liu Guoxing walked into the Friendship Store, where a dazzling array of goods awaited them. Liu Yanran, already prepared, headed straight for the counter displaying high-end cigarettes and alcohol. She carefully selected two packs of Zhonghua cigarettes and two bottles of Maotai liquor—essential gifts for a marriage proposal.
Next, they arrived at the jewelry section. Liu Yanran carefully selected items, eventually choosing a women's watch as a gift for Deng Wanjun. Cao Cuilan watched from the side, secretly admiring Liu Yanran's discerning eye.
Finally, they came to the food area and picked out some candies and cakes. Liu Chunping looked at the gifts in his hands and his heart was filled with joy. He knew that these gifts would definitely satisfy Liu Guoxing and Deng Wanjun.
After Liu Yanran paid, the four of them walked out of the Friendship Store carrying their gifts. The sunlight shone on them, illuminating their happy smiles.
Liu's parents brought carefully prepared marriage proposals, and Liu Guoxing and Liu Yanran, brother and sister, also went to the compound. Along the way, Liu's parents were in a happy mood, full of anticipation for this marriage.
Liu Guoxing's face was full of happiness and anticipation. He and Deng Wanjun had been in love for half a year, and now the day of proposing marriage was finally coming.
When they arrived at the compound, the Deng family had been waiting for them for a long time. Deng's father and mother warmly welcomed them and led them into the living room.
The living room was warmly decorated, with the table laden with fruit and snacks. Liu's parents handed the proposal to Deng's parents and expressed their sincerity and blessing for the match. Deng's parents also expressed their satisfaction with the match and their gratitude for the Liu family's presence.
Afterwards, Liu Guoxing and the Deng brothers exchanged greetings and chatted about some family matters. Liu Yanran, on the other hand, chatted with the sisters Deng Wanjun and Deng Wanru. She and Deng Wanru were classmates and had once shared a dormitory. Deng Wanjun was her future sister-in-law, and the three of them had always had a good relationship.
In a joyful atmosphere, Liu's parents and Deng's parents began to discuss the wedding details. The Liu family and Deng Wanjun's marriage had already been decided. According to custom, the Liu family gave Deng Wanjun a betrothal gift of 10,000 yuan, implying that she was a rare and excellent girl.
In addition, the Liu family also took into consideration that Deng Wanjun would be turning 19 at the beginning of the year, so they gave her another 1,900 yuan in wedding money. One gift for each year, full of blessings and love for her.
Deng Wanjun's family was very satisfied with the betrothal gift and wedding money from the Liu family. They believed that this not only reflected the Liu family's attention to Deng Wanjun, but also demonstrated the Liu family's sincerity and generosity.
Deng Wanjun herself also felt very happy and touched. She knew how good the Liu family was to her, and she was determined to be filial to her parents-in-law in the future. This betrothal gift was unique even in the Kyoto compound. Deng's brother, who originally disliked his brother-in-law Liu Guoxing, also softened his attitude a little.
In the days that followed, Liu Guoxing and Deng Wanjun's families began preparing for the wedding, meticulously planning every detail, hoping to give the newlyweds an unforgettable wedding. During this process, Liu Guoxing and Deng Wanjun got to know each other better, and their feelings grew deeper and stronger.
They decided to hold their wedding on the eighth day of the Lunar New Year and invited their relatives and friends to witness this happy moment. Liu Guoxing and Deng Wanjun said they would follow their family's arrangements, their faces filled with happy smiles.
Finally, Father and Mother Liu took Liu Guoxing and Liu Yanran away from the compound. They were very satisfied with the proposal today and were full of anticipation for their future life.
After calling her hometown and the eldest and second sons to tell them the fourth son's wedding date, Cao Cuilan took Liu Yanran to buy wedding supplies for Liu Guoxing. After all, she had already had two sons married, so Cao Cuilan was quite experienced.
Cao Cuilan first selected a red quilt, a wedding essential. It was delicately embroidered with flowers and mandarin ducks, symbolizing a loving couple's long-lasting union. She gently stroked the embroidery, feeling the soft touch, a smile of joy filling her face. Their fourth son had been admitted to university, and now he was marrying a college graduate. Truly a blessing from their ancestors!
Liu Yanran chose a pair of red pillows embroidered with the word "囍", which was very festive.
Next, they arrived at the furniture section. Cao Cuilan immediately fell in love with a red wooden bed. It was incredibly sturdy and beautiful. Its headboard was intricately carved with patterns reminiscent of ancient palace architecture. Liu Yanran also liked the bed and decided to buy it.
Liu Yanran also picked out a dressing table with a mirror and several drawers for cosmetics and jewelry. The design of this dressing table was simple and elegant, which suited her taste. She was sure that her fourth sister-in-law Deng Wanjun would like it.
Finally, they arrived at the section selling daily necessities. Cao Cuilan selected pots, pans, towels, toothbrushes, and other daily necessities. While seemingly mundane, these items are essential to life. She carefully selected each item, ensuring they were of the highest quality.
In addition, Cao Cuilan also picked out some candies, melon seeds, peanuts and other snacks to entertain guests at the wedding. These snacks are not only delicious, but also add to the joyful atmosphere of the wedding.
After buying wedding supplies, Liu Yanran and her mother Cao Cuilan happily returned home. They were looking forward to their fourth brother Liu Guoxing's wedding and hoped that he and his bride would be happy.
After returning home, Liu Yanran and Cao Cuilan began to get busy. They arranged the wedding supplies they had bought neatly, spread the red quilt on the bed, and placed red pillows at the head of the bed. The whole room was immediately filled with a festive atmosphere.
Liu Yanran looked at the carefully decorated room and imagined the happy future life of her fourth brother and his wife, feeling extremely satisfied. She knew that this wedding was of great significance to her fourth brother, and as his younger sister, she had to make it perfect.
In the days that followed, the entire family bustled around the wedding. Everyone worked together to make the final preparations for Liu Guoxing's wedding. Everyone's face was filled with joy, and they looked forward to the day.
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