I let him in for only eight dollars, and it was a huge loss.
The reactions of the others were even more exaggerated than Lu Xiao's. They all opened their mouths and almost dropped their jaws in shock.
Sister-in-law, isn't your outfit too fashionable? Is this... the style for a big city?
That face was prettier than the actresses in magazines, making the already bright room pale in comparison. It was no exaggeration to say that she was so stunningly beautiful that it was almost unbelievable.
Seeing that he was standing there without moving, Zhang Yulan slapped him and said, "Boy, hurry up and pick up your new wife. We have to go back to the city!"
"Oh oh..." Lu Xiao finally came back to his senses from Jiang Yan's visual shock. He walked over step by step as if he was walking on cotton. Except Jiang Yan, he could no longer see anyone else in his eyes.
He was always calm and composed, but now his palms were sweaty from nervousness. He wiped them carefully on his clothes, stretched out his hand, and his deep eyes were full of tenderness: "Xiao Yan, I'm here to pick you up!"
Jiang Yan saw that he was stupid and had no wisdom like a team leader. She rolled her eyes and said mischievously, "Brother Lu, did you forget to tell me something?"
When others heard this, they wondered what Lu Xiao forgot to say.
Zhang Yulan didn't understand what these young people were doing, so she just stood aside and watched the show.
Lu Xiao was not stupid. His mind was working like crazy. He reacted quickly and said, "Xiao Yan, I will treat you well. I will hand over my allowance and take care of all the housework. You have the final say at home!"
Lu Li clapped his hands: "Okay, a grown man should listen to his wife."
Many people followed suit and applauded, but a few felt that Jiang Yan was being hypocritical. Men are the backbone of the family, so it's fine for a woman to be the head of the family, but what is she in charge of?
Jiang Yan has no control over what others think.
What she wanted was Lu Xiao's attitude towards her, so she put her hand on Lu Xiao's palm.
"Okay, I'll go with you!"
Lu Xiao's hands were covered with thick calluses and many tiny scars. Jiang Yan's skin was delicate and felt like mutton-fat jade when he pinched it. Lu Xiao was extremely careful.
He held Jiang Yan's hand as if she were a fragile treasure.
Without her brothers to carry her out, Lu Xiao picked her up and Lu Li took out the red umbrella he had prepared and held it up!
"Pick up the bride, pick up the bride!"
Everyone made way consciously, and the yard was filled with laughter and joy. Lu Xiao put her on the tractor and prepared a special bridal seat for her, which was even covered with a cotton pad.
Lu Xiao was afraid that she would get sunburned, so he took the umbrella and held it up for her. Lu Li happily went to drive the tractor.
"Dude, hurry up and get in the car, let's go back to the feast!"
The other men and women who came to pick up the bride hurriedly climbed onto the tractor, fearing that they would not be able to keep up.
Fang Cui and Chen Min stayed at home to greet the guests from the village, while Zhang Yulan got in the car and left.
The flour mill’s staff quarters were so crowded in the alleys that it felt stuffy and anxious.
Lu Shengnan looked around but didn't see the car coming: "Mom, didn't you check the time? Why hasn't it come yet? Are you anxious to make money from me?"
Her husband Chen Guozhi stood aside, fanning himself with a palm-leaf fan like a farmhand serving a young lady.
He is 1.9 meters tall, with three-dimensional facial features and a rugged appearance. Standing in the crowd, he is a striking presence.
He bent over, like a bullied young wife, and said in a gentle voice: "Shengnan, it's hot outside, and you're pregnant! There are so many people, don't squeeze you!"
As he spoke, he observed Lu Shengnan's expression. He wasn't that stupid!
Lu Shengnan said unhappily, "If you're afraid of the heat, then go in. My brother is getting married! I'm acting like a big shot, asking guests to work so hard? Is there a host like you?"
Chen Guozhi was stunned by her yelling and dared not say a word.
Lu Lin couldn't bear to watch it anymore and stepped forward: "Shengnan, go in with your man, we are here!"
"I..." Lu Shengnan was about to refuse when she heard the voice of a child announcing good news outside the alley.
"Here comes the bride, here comes the bride!"
What was Miao Xiuying doing? Sprinting! She only saw a shadow and she had already flown out.
The others hurried to follow.
Lu Shengnan patted Chen Guozhi and said, "Come on, let's go take a look!"
Chen Guozhi was afraid of her and held her carefully to prevent her from getting bumped.
When the tractor drove over, it attracted everyone's attention. Many people gathered around the tractor, and it was very lively.
Lu Lin took the hanging firecrackers and set them off. Then Lu Xiao jumped off the tractor and stood aside.
The new clothes that Miao Xiuying was wearing were given by Jiang Yan, and she had already shown them off to everyone.
She took a few steps forward, took out a thick red envelope from her bag, stuffed it into Jiang Yan's hand, and grinned with joy: "Xiao Yan, mother finally got you here, are you tired? Let Xiao Xiao take you in!"
"Okay!" Jiang Yan nodded shyly.
Miao Xiuying took out some red envelopes and scattered them to the people in the car, and gave a big one to Lu Li who was driving.
The corners of Lu Li's mouth were almost curled up to the sky.
His brother got married, and he made a lot of money! His slush fund was enriched again.
Lu Xiao pushed Miao Xiuying aside and helped Jiang Yan down. He Miao had made all the arrangements. She asked Gangwa to hold a DHS ceramic basin with water and a towel in it.
The two kids almost got into a fight over this, and in the end it was decided by rock-paper-scissors.
Tiewa stood aside angrily, pouting with victory. He lost the right to balance the rules because of his young age. He was so angry!
Gangwa smiled adorably and said obediently, "Aunt, wash your hands."
This is a ceremony that must be performed, representing that the bride has come from afar and is being washed clean to show a warm welcome.
Jiang Yan had put on makeup. At this time, she symbolically touched the water with her hand, wiped it dry, took out a red envelope from her purse and put it in his hand.
Gangwa smiled, revealing his broken teeth: "Thank you, auntie!"
"Little smart guy, you're lucky!" Lu Li wished he was the one holding the water.
Gangwa stuck out his tongue with a funny expression.
Then, everyone took down the things that Jiang Yan had brought. When the people from the slum and the village saw them, they couldn't help but exclaimed.
Wow, what did they see? Two quilts, weighing about 5-8 kg. This bride must be from a wealthy family.
There were also a lot of socks and handkerchiefs, as well as her ceramic basin, a double tooth cup, and peanuts, longans and apples bought from the man's family.
She wore a Plum brand ladies' watch on her hand, which was clearly visible.
The popular three-turn and one-ring device is not affordable by everyone. Most people just pay a hundred or eighty yuan for it and then two people can live together.
"That's a Plum brand watch, right? It costs over a hundred dollars! Lao Miao is too low-key. And that outfit, I haven't seen the style before, it must cost one or two hundred dollars!"
"Oh my god, the quilt alone costs over a hundred dollars! And I need cotton coupons!"
"I heard that the Lu family bought several sets of clothes and a few pairs of small leather shoes. Lu Xiao, this rough guy, is so caring!"
Seeing these betrothal gifts and dowries, many people became jealous. They were worried that Lu Xiao would not be able to give birth and their daughters would miss out on a rich husband.
In the main room, Miao Xiuying was holding Jiang Yan's hand, looking very curious. Lu Jianguo was standing next to her, and other relatives were also looking at Jiang Yan.
Lu Shengnan's eyes were glued to Jiang Yan, and couldn't be peeled away.
"Wife, wife!" Chen Guozhi called out several times before Lu Shengnan came to her senses. She slapped him in the face like she was chasing away a fly.
"Why are you shouting? He's alive!" Lu Shengnan said, and continued to stare.
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