Although it was a joyous occasion, Gu Zixiao didn't want to invite so many people over.
However, as Grandma Yu's old best friend, Grandma Li and her whole family came.
Seeing Gu Zixiao's smug expression, Li Hao couldn't help but walk over to her side.
"Boss, haven't you told the brothers about getting your marriage certificate yet?"
Gu Zixiao: "I'm just getting my marriage certificate, not having a wedding ceremony, so what's there to say?"
Gu Zixiao is right. Chinese people have a certain belief that if a couple doesn't have a wedding ceremony, then it's not considered a real marriage.
Only when a wedding ceremony is held can it be called marriage, and only then can the couple truly be considered a couple.
Besides, even if Gu Zixiao wanted to do it now, the conditions wouldn't allow it.
There are only two months left until the Lunar New Year, and it's currently the coldest month.
Gu Zixiao didn't want to make Lan Yao marry him with trepidation just for his own selfish reasons.
He wanted to marry Lan Yao in the spring when the flowers were in bloom, because then everything would be perfect.
Li Hao: "...Then why don't you treat your brothers to a meal?"
Gu Zixiao: "If you'd like, let's have a meal together. It'll be on me."
Li Hao: "Okay."
He knew that their eldest son was quite wealthy.
Besides the basic salary, how could you not earn extra income while doing missions outside?
Their leader was also at his luckiest, always managing to strike it rich.
Of course, Gu Zixiao wouldn't keep all this windfall for himself; he would take the lion's share, and the rest would be divided among everyone.
It can be considered that everyone who sees it gets a share.
Gu Zixiao snorted lightly: "Alright, go eat."
He needs to eat quickly; he wants to spend some quality time with his wife.
Today, besides making more of the braised pork intestines that Lan Yao wanted, Gu Zixiao also cooked spicy fish, stewed beef with tomatoes, stir-fried cabbage with vinegar, braised pork (a must-have on the dinner table), and a cold dish of shredded vegetables. That made a total of six dishes, and there were only nine bowls on the table. The portions were large and enough to eat.
This meal was a simple celebration; everyone just drank a little and chatted.
During the conversation, Grandma Li said she would choose a good day next year.
Grandma Yu: "Although we can't do something that big now, we still need to make a bright red dress for Lan Yao."
Grandma Li: "We also need to prepare the wedding quilt."
Grandma Yu: "There's no need to prepare a house."
Grandma Li nodded.
Gu Zixiao bought the house next to Grandma Yu's house, which belonged to the Wang family, a few years ago.
Back then, the Wang family was a well-known capitalist in the area. Later, they probably heard some rumors that they had run away, so they left behind a son who was not favored by the family.
Later, the daughter-in-law of this Wang family died, and their son eventually died as well.
Then some unclear rumors started circulating about this place, and quite a few people came over, all of them in the middle of the night.
What are they planning to do that they can keep from the people living nearby?
That's simply impossible?
There's a saying that goes, "If you don't want others to know, then don't do it in the first place." And there's no such thing as a secret that stays hidden forever.
Anyway, those people kept making a fuss, but they didn't really achieve anything significant.
In the end, Gu Zixiao bought the house.
After Gu Zixiao bought the property, she didn't live there for long. Most of the time, Lan Yao and Grandma Yu hired some people to tidy up and renovate it.
What the two of them did was right under everyone's noses. If there really was something in this yard, with so many people coming and going, digging and shoveling, how could they not find it?
So, over time, the people watching the house naturally stopped.
Of course, it cannot be ruled out that some people are just persistent and insist on finding this thing.
Several times a month, thieves would break into this yard.
After a while, Lan Yao got annoyed and decisively taught him a lesson several times, even crippling his manhood.
After that, no one came again.
After all, nothing was found.
Moreover, everyone knows what kind of life Lan Yao and Grandma Yu are living.
Even if they are only slightly better off than the average family, it is still considered normal.
Lan Yao and Gu Zixiao are both paid employees.
So, after the thieves stopped going, the house that Gu Zixiao bought was gradually renovated.
It'll be perfect for their wedding.
Now, Lan Yao is living at Grandma Yu's house, and Gu Zixiao naturally follows Lan Yao wherever she lives.
Anyway, Grandma Yu's house has many rooms, so one more or one less won't make a difference.
Grandma Yu also enjoys having more people and a lively atmosphere at home.
Otherwise, she, an old lady, would be very lonely.
Grandma Yu even thought that after Lan Yao got married, she would still live with them.
I'm sure Lan Yao wouldn't mind.
So, in one night, everyone came up with everything they could think of, and they decided to start preparing according to this plan starting tomorrow.
After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, they dispersed.
After Gu Zixiao had the little paper doll clean up the house inside and out, he took a hot bath and then went to Lan Yao's room with an excited expression.
At this moment, Lan Yao was sitting on the bed reading a book. When she saw him come in, she patted the bed, signaling him to come over.
Gu Zixiao hesitated for a moment, then went over with a blush on her face.
"We, we're really going to sleep together tonight."
Lan Yao: "Aren't we married? If we don't sleep together, are we supposed to sleep in separate rooms? You can't do that."
Gu Zixiao: "I, I'm just, just shy..."
Lan Yao put the book aside and took his hand, saying, "It's okay. You won't be shy after sleeping with him a few more times."
Gu Zixiao's eyes widened, clearly not expecting that his wonderful wife could utter such terrifying and inappropriate words.
Then, before he could even react, his wife kissed him.
What happened next happened so fast that he didn't even have time to react before he was gone.
Lan Yao meaningfully lifted Gu Zixiao's chin, "You are indeed very clean, I like it very much."
Gu Zixiao was indeed lying face down on the pillow, wishing she could smother herself.
Waaaaaah, waaaaah... How did things turn out like this?
He... he's lost all face.
Lan Yao kissed his back: "Darling, there's still plenty of time. If you keep going like this, I'm going to bully you badly."
Lan Yao is a pragmatist; she's the type to do things immediately!
For the next while, Gu Zixiao was in a daze, and he only felt his calves trembling.
You're so disappointing!!!
The next day, Lan Yao was refreshed, but Gu Zixiao couldn't get out of bed because she had used too much strength.
This... seems to be the complete opposite!
Lan Yao happily made herself some pickled cabbage and shredded pork noodles. When Grandma Yu got up and saw Lan Yao eating alone while humming a song, she couldn't help but ask, "Where's Gu Zixiao?"
After all, it's usually Gu Zixiao who gets up to cook.
Lan Yao smiled and said, "Oh, he's resting in bed."
Grandma Yu: ...
No, something doesn't sound right here.
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