Chapter 366: Welcoming the Bride
In just a blink of an eye, these unfamiliar sisters-in-law surrounded Qiao Zhiping and started to talk to him.
Qiao Zhiping had never seen such a scene before. As they were all lesbians, he couldn't do anything to them. He just took several steps back with a stern face.
Wang Xiaofei was so angry when he saw this scene.
She just opened the door and was about to go out to argue with this group of people, but was stopped by Old Mrs. Qiao.
Old Mrs. Qiao has been on the island for some time, and she gets along very well with her neighbors on weekdays.
So, Old Mrs. Qiao knew everything about what was going on in the family compound.
When it comes to getting along with people, some get along well, while others don't.
The people who came today are the kind that don't get along with the Qiao family.
It’s not that big of a conflict, it’s just that Qiao Zhiping was transferred from Zhejiang Province.
There were several people who were transferred here at the same time as him. Everyone was in the same situation. They all had no background and climbed up step by step from the local level.
Originally, the families got along well with each other, but ever since Qiao Zhiping came back from the south and was promoted, the relationship between them began to become delicate.
Because of this incident, Qiao Zhiping was bullied several times by several people at work.
One of the sisters-in-law even wrote a letter of denunciation, in which she reported that the Qiao family had close ties with the "feudal, capitalist, and revisionist" elements on the island.
Someone took the lead, and the rest of them were not idle either. Soon the matter spread like wildfire in the family compound.
Not long after, Qiao Zhiping was suspended for investigation.
At that time, Lin Siqiao was traveling abroad with the delegation and she was completely unaware of this matter.
During that time, Wang Xiaofei played the role of both father and mother. Many people in the staff quarters began to distance themselves from their family, and even Qiao Yingchen was bullied by other kids at school.
After some inquiries, I found out that it was the children from those families who took the lead in ostracizing him at school.
Fortunately, not long after, the Qiu family was rehabilitated and Qiao Zhiping's case was put to rest.
But because of this, the relationship between the families was completely severed.
The Qiao family is having a happy occasion today, and the family had discussed it earlier and decided to only invite a few families with whom they are relatively close.
No gifts will be accepted, just get together and have a lively meal.
After all, Lin Siqiao is her niece. If the Qiao family holds a big banquet for the guests, who knows what unpleasant words might be spread.
Who would have thought that someone who I hadn't been in touch with for two months would come uninvited today.
Seeing them stuffing things into Qiao Zhiping's arms, the neighbors who came to help felt that the sun had risen in the west.
They couldn't understand, but Qiao Zhiping knew it very well.
The reason why these people came to curry favor with Qiao Qiao on the day of her wedding was not because he promoted them, nor because they felt guilty about what they had done.
It was because when the Lu family arrived at the family compound that day, they happened to see the regiment commander and the political commissar going out.
When the two men saw Mr. Lu, they quickly got out of the car, said "Hello, Chief" and gave a standard salute. This scene was also seen by the vehicle management assistant (deputy battalion chief).
Qiao Zhiping did not hide this matter and told it to Old Mrs. Qiao and the others when he came back.
That's why Wang Xiaofei was so angry.
"Mom, don't pull me. I just don't understand how they have doors on their faces?"
Old Mrs. Qiao patted her hands and signaled her not to be angry, saying it was not worth it for such a person.
She had seen many such fake mystics in the village.
Today, let her get along.
Old Mrs. Qiao closed the door and went out to fight ten people alone, making sarcastic remarks and mocking them so much that they couldn't even raise their heads.
Within a few minutes, several people ran away with their heads down in shame.
Old Mrs. Qiao closed the gate with a "pah". If it wasn't because today was her daughter Qiao Qiao's big day, she would have to have a good talk with them. Who would care about their little things?
"Mom, you're still the best." Wang Xiaofei gave a thumbs up.
Now she finally understood why her eldest and second sisters-in-law were so eloquent. It seemed that they had inherited the old lady's skills.
Old Mrs. Qiao smiled and glanced at Lin Siqiao again.
Seeing that her face was not as happy as before, he hurriedly asked, "Qiao Qiao, what's wrong with you?"
Lin Siqiao shook her head, she was fine.
She just didn't know that so many things happened during the time she was away, and her uncle and aunt didn't say a word from beginning to end.
No wonder my mother-in-law had always said that my aunt’s pregnancy was not looking good.
Now that I think about it, it may also be related to excessive worry in the late pregnancy.
Wang Xiaofei guessed it as soon as he saw her expression, and took her hand and patted it gently.
"Don't let your imagination run wild. Even if the Qiu family incident didn't happen, they would find another excuse to report us."
Lin Siqiao was silent for a moment. She had thought that the atmosphere in the army would be better, but she didn't expect...
All I can say is that where there are conflicts of interest, there will be intrigue.
Old Mrs. Qiao was quite open-minded about it. That was human nature. What did it have to do with where you were or what your profession was?
After sighing, she pinched Lin Siqiao's little face.
"What your aunt said just now is very true. Don't think too much about it. It's useless to think too much. We just need to be clear in our conscience when doing things."
"Today is your big day, you can't let them affect your good mood."
Lin Siqiao smiled and said that it was not necessary.
Seeing her smile, they felt relieved and continued to work.
At around eleven in the morning, there was a burst of crackling firecrackers outside.
Someone shouted that the groom and his party had arrived, and the courtyard suddenly became lively.
It wasn't just in the small courtyard. Many people in the family compound came out with their children to watch the fun.
Soon, Lu Jianchuan arrived.
Perhaps it was because people were in high spirits when they were happy, Lu Jianchuan, who already had broad shoulders and a narrow waist, looked even taller and more upright in his straight green military uniform.
These days wedding ceremonies are not as complicated as one might imagine.
It is even more impossible to embarrass the groom.
It can be said that Lu Jianchuan came to the door of the east wing unimpeded. The Qiao family looked at the closed door with confusion. Who closed the door?
They looked at each other and then remembered the two little ones.
Wang Xiaofei gritted his teeth and tried his best to make his tone sound less fierce.
"Yingchen and Yingjing, stop making trouble. Open the door quickly and let your brother-in-law in."
At this time, vague sounds were heard from inside by the two little ones.
Little Yingjing said this while chewing a White Rabbit snack.
But as soon as he opened his mouth, he betrayed Lin Siqiao.
"No! My sister said that we can't let my brother-in-law take her away so easily. The easier it is to get her...Brother, what's behind it?"
Qiao Yingchen was stunned for a moment. Didn’t they agree that one of them would block the door while the other would hide the shoes?
However, his younger brother was young and had a poor memory, so as the older brother he still spoke up and completed the second half of the sentence.
"My sister said that the easier it is to get something, the less people will value it."
"Yes, that's it."
Lin Siqiao stroked his forehead: “…” Well said, don’t say it next time.
The people outside the room also had black lines on their faces. The bride had taken the lead in making things difficult for the groom. Wasn't it too inappropriate for them to just stand there and do this?
When everyone was hesitating, the people who came with Lu Jianchuan to welcome the bride finally found their place.
Some scattered cigarettes, some scattered candies, and some said a lot of auspicious words.
This was all they could do to help Lu Jianchuan; he had to take care of the two little ones on his own.
Children of this age will calm down after a few nice words.
But Lu Jianchuan did not fool them just because they were young, but made his promise loud and clear.
It was called a promise, but it was also what he wanted to say to Lin Siqiao at this moment.
Every word comes from the heart, making people blush.
After a moment, the door opened from the inside with a click.
With his guarantee, Qiao Yingchen chose to switch sides without any hesitation. As soon as Lu Jianchuan entered the door, he obediently handed over the wedding shoes.
At this time, Lin Siqiao was sitting upright on the bed, her pretty face was as beautiful as a peach, her skin was as white as snow, and her beauty was beyond words.
Lu Jianchuan just looked at her like that.
After a while, his Adam's apple rolled up and down, "Qiao Qiao, I'm here to take you home."
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