Chapter 9: Getting Married "I'm so anxious to marry you!"...
The Wang sisters woke up before dawn the next day.
Li Fengju had barely slept all night, and her eyes were red, swollen, and had dark circles under them. As soon as she arrived at her two sisters' rooms and saw their brand new Lenin suits, she was about to burst into tears again.
"You must be reluctant to let them go. We asked you to marry them off so early!" Wang Ying's grandmother said beside her.
Li Fengju looked back at the old lady, trying to recall whether her mother cried before she left the house, but she couldn't remember it at all.
"Mom will comb your hair," Li Fengju said. "Yingzi, come first."
Li Fengju picked up the comb and combed Wang Ying's short hair three times from head to toe. This was an old custom; in the past, one would say something while combing, but that's no longer the norm. It wouldn't be good if it got out. Li Fengju just kept saying it silently: "Comb all the way to the end..." Li Fengju suddenly remembered that when she got married, her mother seemed to have cried too.
After Wang Ying finished combing her hair, it was Wang Hui's turn. Li Fengju looked at the unconcealed joy in Wang Hui's eyes and eyebrows and sighed inwardly: how much does this little girl want to get married! If she goes to someone else like this, she will be controlled by them.
How could Wang Hui not be happy? When she thought about her elder sister's achievements in her previous life, she was overwhelmed with excitement. And her brother Jianguo would finally belong to her completely in this life.
After the two sisters finished combing their hair, three female classmates from their school came over. Two of them were good friends of Wang Hui, and one was a good friend of Wang Ying. The five of them were all in the same class and knew each other.
"Congratulations to the two brides!" Their classmates said with a smile as they entered the room.
Wang Ying and Wang Hui gave them candies. Zhou Xiaoqin was best friends with Wang Ying, so she sat next to her. Zhang Xiumin and Wu Huifang were good friends of Wang Hui, so they sat on her left and right.
"Xiumin, what did your family say? Who will go to the countryside?" Li Fengju was familiar with these girls. Among them, Zhang Xiumin had many brothers and sisters, so someone must go to the countryside.
Zhang Xiumin said, "Who else could it be? It must be me. You can't ask my little brother to go to the countryside."
"Your younger brother is the same age as your twin, why don't you ask him to go!" Wang Hui said.
"What do you think, bride? My mother is partial and can't bear to part with her precious son." Zhang Xiumin said.
Hearing the word "partiality", Li Fengju felt uncomfortable. She said, "I'll find someone to talk to your mother again. It's better for boys to go to the countryside."
"It's no use. My dad is still a little hesitant, but my mom is determined. Let's not talk about this. Today is a good day for Yingzi and Huihui." Zhang Xiumin didn't want to talk about herself anymore. She didn't want to say anything to spoil the fun on her good sister's wedding day.
Just then, Li Fengju was called away, and the matter came to nothing.
Wang Ying looked at Zhang Xiumin. They weren't close, and those close to Wang Hui weren't close to her. But Wang Ying still remembered her. She had indeed moved to the countryside and married there. Later, Wang Hui joined Wang Ying in the clothing business, and she brought her along. Wang Hui herself and Du Jianguo weren't getting along, so she introduced Zhang Xiumin to one of Du Jianguo's business partners.
At this time, Wang Ying looked at the young Zhang Xiumin and lamented that life was really impermanent.
Seeing that Zhang Xiumin was about to turn around, Wang Ying looked away and talked to Zhou Xiaoqin beside her.
"How is it? Are you nervous?" Zhou Xiaoqin said.
"A little bit." Wang Ying nodded.
"Have you met him recently?" Zhou Xiaoqin asked.
"We met once when I delivered the betrothal gifts. It wasn't long and we didn't say much. It's National Day soon, so their cultural center is busy and their family must be busy too," said Wang Ying.
Wang Ying recalled that day, when he was wearing a brand new blue Mao suit, with his back straight and a smile on his face. When he handed her the watch, he whispered, "Xiao Yingzi, do you want me to help you put it on?"
What a smooth talker! It's embarrassing to think about it.
Wang Ying didn't let him put it on her, but he didn't get angry. He just looked at Wang Ying with a smile.
"Then you haven't visited Zhao's house either?" Zhou Xiaoqin said.
"My mom and her family went when the dowry was distributed. I didn't go," Wang Ying said. "They say it's in great shape now, a two-story building behind the non-staple food factory. Come visit me when the time comes!"
"Then I will definitely go." Zhou Xiaoqin said.
Many guests came to the Wang family one after another. From time to time, someone would come to the room to see Wang Ying and her sister and say some words of blessing.
At this time, weddings were not held with firecrackers or any other music. When the grooms arrived at the intersection, little boys from the neighborhood would run into the yard and shout, "The grooms are here! Two grooms!"
The yard and the room became lively.
Wang Hui craned her neck to look outside, while Wang Ying sat still, but her heart couldn't help but beat faster.
After a burst of noise outside, Zhao Yunsheng and Du Jianguo came to Wang Ying and Wang Hui's room.
Both of them looked very energetic today, but Zhao Yunsheng was indeed better looking. As soon as he entered the room, he looked at Wang Ying.
Wang Ying also looked at him, and when she met his eyes that seemed to be smiling, Wang Ying lowered her head again.
"The bride is shy!" someone cheered.
Du Jianguo didn't know what was going on. After entering the room, he actually looked at Wang Ying first, and then looked at Wang Hui.
Although Du Jianguo only glanced at Wang Ying, Wang Hui saw it and immediately felt uncomfortable. She thought she was prettier than her elder sister, and he had said he liked her when he came to deliver the betrothal gifts. So why did he look at her first when he walked in?
However, Wang Hui would not make a fuss today. She kept this matter in mind and planned to settle the score with Du Jianguo later.
The marriage process at this time was also simple. The groom arrived, had tea, and then picked up the bride.
Zhao Yunsheng rode his newly bought bicycle today, with Wang Ying sitting on the back. Someone in the crowd started to make a scene, asking the bride to hug him around the waist. Of course, Wang Ying refused to do so, instead clinging to the seat next to her hips.
On the other side, Wang Hui wanted to hug him, but she didn't because she remembered what her mother told her.
Li Fengju cried as the two sisters left. She was deeply reluctant to leave, but she still had to entertain the guests. She looked toward Wang Ying and her sister's room, and the thought that they would no longer live there made her heart feel empty.
Wang Ying sat on the back of the bicycle, looking at Zhao Yunsheng's broad back. Was she going to marry this man? She still felt a little unreal, as if he were her brother-in-law...
Zhao Yunsheng drove Wang Ying and Du Jianguo drove Wang Hui to the Civil Affairs Bureau first.
The materials and applications were prepared in advance. They went to the Civil Affairs Bureau, took the oath, and soon received their marriage certificate, which looked like a certificate.
Wang Ying and Wang Hui, holding their marriage certificates, stood at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau, surrounded by couples getting married today. With the recent rural migration and the National Day holiday, there had been a surge in weddings.
Wang Hui felt relieved. Now, Du Jianguo couldn't escape; they were now a legal couple. She could finally be with Du Jianguo for the rest of her life, without having to steal her sister's husband.
"Sister, brother-in-law!" Wang Hui called out to them sweetly, then she said to Du Jianguo beside her, "Brother Jianguo, you call for help too!"
Du Jianguo didn't know what was wrong. He was happy, but he also felt an indescribable awkwardness. He was even a little dazed and felt that he should marry Wang Ying.
Wang Hui pushed him with her arm, so he had no choice but to follow suit and call out, "Sister, brother-in-law."
When Wang Hui heard Du Jianguo call Wang Ying "sister", she was so happy.
Wang Ying looked at the two of them and just said "hmm".
Zhao Yunsheng was quite happy: "Little sister, brother-in-law, come to our house often in the future."
The person who followed them to pick up the bride urged them with a smile: "We have got the marriage certificate, go home quickly, we are waiting for you to start the feast."
After coming out of the Civil Affairs Bureau, Wang Ying and Wang Hui were about to go their separate ways, as the two families were heading in different directions.
The two of them got on their bicycles, one heading east, the other west. Wang Hui sat on the back of Du Jianguo's bicycle and waved to Wang Ying. Wang Ying looked at Wang Hui's bright smile and wondered how much longer she could smile. Wang Ying also waved back and turned away from her.
Zhao Yunsheng pedaled his bicycle at breakneck speed. Wang Ying clutched the seat tightly, longing for her Santana 2000. It would be more than twenty years before she could drive that car...
Wang Ying's thoughts were wandering when suddenly Zhao Yunsheng braked and Wang Ying bumped into Zhao Yunsheng's back.
Zhao Yunsheng turned to look at her: "Xiao Yingzi, are you okay?"
"Ride slower." Wang Ying said.
Zhao Yunsheng smiled softly: "I'm just anxious to marry you!"
Wang Ying felt that Zhao Yunsheng's voice was indeed pleasant, especially the two low laughs.
"We've got the marriage certificate," said Wang Ying.
"But you haven't entered my house yet." Zhao Yunsheng said as he slowed down the car.
Smooth talker, Wang Ying thought to himself.
Passing by the gate of the non-staple food factory, Wang Ying tilted her head to look inside. She must find a way to get into the factory.
The car turned a corner and entered a small alley. Wang Ying saw the Zhao family's two-story building. This alley was mostly inhabited by employees of the food factory.
As soon as they turned in, several children ran towards Zhao's house, shouting, "The bride is here!"
Wang Ying suddenly felt a little nervous. The bicycle quickly stopped in front of Zhao's house, and Wang Ying got off and stood next to Zhao Yunsheng.
At this time, the wedding process was simple. The old rules were no longer allowed, and the new rules that came later were no longer in force. Wang Ying and Zhao Yunsheng entered the main hall on the first floor, exchanged vows, and then offered tea to Zhao Yunsheng's parents. The ceremony was complete.
Zhao Yunsheng took Wang Ying into their new house on the second floor. Their room was on the east side of the second floor.
The new house was decorated festively. The bunk bed was covered with a bright red quilt and a red Double Happiness pillowcase. Against the east wall stood a chest of drawers with a glass case, which contained a radio, a camera, a sugar jar, and a few books. Next to it were a tall and a short cabinet. In the south corner stood a brand new sewing machine. Under the south window stood a dressing table, and behind the door was a washstand. On the shelf stood a Double Happiness porcelain basin, with two thermoses at its feet.
There was a long desk against the west wall, decorated with wedding candies and dried fruits. Four young girls sat around the table. They were Zhao Yunsheng's cousins. Zhao Yunsheng had two older sisters, both married and currently helping out.
Zhao Yunsheng introduced the four sisters who were accompanying him in the room, and then he was called out.
After that, Wang Ying and Zhao Yunsheng's sisters were the only ones left in the bridal chamber. From time to time, relatives from both sides would come to see the bride, and Zhao Yunsheng's sisters would introduce them to Wang Ying.
There are quite a lot of relatives on the Zhao side. Fortunately, Wang Ying has a good memory. He has met many of them in his previous life, so Wang Ying can handle them easily.
When the banquet was about to start, two young girls came into the bridal chamber. Wang Ying noticed something was wrong with their eyes as soon as he saw them.
Zhao Yunsheng's cousin Zhao Hongling introduced them to Wang Ying, saying, "Third sister-in-law, these two are colleagues from Third Brother's Cultural Center."
Wang Ying sighed inwardly, "My colleagues..."
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