Meng Si Ning was filled with gratitude and said sincerely, "Thank you very much."
Gu Junqi raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a hearty smile, and said, "What are you thanking me for? Today is a happy day. You should eat more wedding candies to share in the good fortune." After that, he turned around and walked quickly towards the other guests.
At this time, the Gu family compound had already been decorated with festive red, looking like a sea of joy.
The big red lanterns hung high under the eaves, swaying gently in the wind and casting patches of warm light.
As luck would have it, Jin Baoyi squeezed through the crowd. She pushed aside the guests beside her as she went along. A thin layer of sweat broke out on her forehead, and her cheeks were slightly flushed from the squeeze.
As soon as she saw Jiang Tang and Meng Si Ning, her eyes suddenly lit up and she said excitedly: "Jiang Tang, Comrade Meng, you are here too." As she spoke, she gently fanned herself with her hands.
Jiang Tang smiled and took out a candy from his pocket, handed it to Jin Baoyi, and said with a smile: "Come and watch the fun and have some candy." The candy wrapper was gleaming in the light of the lantern above his head, as if it was also infected by the festive atmosphere.
Jin Baoyi took the candy, winked playfully, and asked, "Isn't your sister getting married today? Why are you still thinking of coming here?"
Jiang Tang shrugged and said helplessly: "My sister has already left home, so I can't go, so I just came here."
A few people just stood there, quietly watching the lively wedding in front of them.
The wedding venue was decorated with great care, and an exquisite wedding tent was set up in the front.
The bride and groom were standing under the wedding tent performing the ceremony of kowtowing and worshipping. The bride was wearing a military uniform; the groom was also wearing a neat military uniform with a big red flower on his chest, looking energetic.
People around cast their congratulatory glances, and cheers and applause rang out one after another.
Chen Qingyu and a strange girl served as Xia Qiu's bridesmaids. They should be the sisters in Xia Qiu's group.
And next to Gu Jingshen, there was Zhang Hexi standing. This scene made Jiang Tang shudder.
Some plots from the book flashed through her mind, and a sense of unease surged in her heart. She hurriedly pulled Meng Si Ning and hurried out of the Gu family's yard.
Gu Jingshen in the yard inadvertently raised his eyes and saw Meng Sining's figure.
At this moment, the guests around him congratulated him one after another, but his attention was attracted by Meng Si Ning.
Looking at her departing back, a trace of imperceptible loss flashed across Gu Jingshen's eyes, and the light dimmed in an instant.
He felt mixed emotions and wished so much that the person he was marrying today was Meng Si Ning and that the person he was walking into was her home.
"Hey, why did you come out? Don't you want to watch anymore?" Meng Si Ning was pulled by Jiang Tang and staggered.
Jiang Tang looked panicked and said anxiously: "I saw Zhang Hexi, which reminded me of the scene in the book. Oh, my sister didn't get married on this day in the book, nor did she get married with Xia Qiu on the same day. I had the wedding banquet here at noon. Let's go, I have a feeling something will happen to the Gu family today." As she spoke, she pulled Meng Si Ning and quickened her pace, as if there was something terrible chasing them.
"But I have to come to Gu's house at noon." Meng Si Ning said with some embarrassment, pausing slightly, a hint of hesitation in his eyes.
Jiang Tang frowned and warned, "Tsk, you better be careful."
At noon, the courtyard was bustling with activity and a banquet was set up.
Two experienced chefs were invited to the kitchen. They expertly set up a stove in a corner of the courtyard. The firewood in the stove burned brightly, crackling and sizzling, the orange flames dancing merrily. The oil in the wok sizzled and splattered, and a rich aroma quickly filled the entire courtyard.
The yard was filled with tables and chairs. Each table was covered with a clean white tablecloth and was filled with sumptuous dishes, including bright red braised pork, golden fried meatballs, tender steamed fish, and various seasonal vegetables.
People were laughing and talking, it was very lively.
Because there were too many relatives from both families, in order to avoid blocking the way, the two families discussed with each other and placed two tables in Meng Sining's yard.
Meng Sining's yard became particularly lively because of this, with the guests' conversations and laughter intertwined.
Because of He Yan's arrival, Jiang Tang was busy greeting her lover from another place.
Meng Si Ning had to pay gifts to all three families because they were having weddings.
She carefully arranged with Lin Xiaodi to have the meal in her own courtyard while she went to the Gu family for the banquet.
When he arrived at the Gu family, Meng Si Ning met someone he knew - Jin Baoyi.
Although the two had only met twice, in this unfamiliar environment, having someone familiar always made people feel more at ease.
"Hello, Comrade Meng." Meng Si Ning greeted with a smile, her voice gentle. The noisy voices around her could not cover up her soft tone.
"Hello, Comrade Jin."
Jin Baoyi responded enthusiastically, a smile on her face showing her white teeth.
Besides the two of them, there were two girls from the compound and two young wives at the table.
Jin Baoyi knew all of them, and she enthusiastically introduced a few of them to Meng Sining.
Several people smiled and nodded at each other, and the atmosphere at the table was quite harmonious. Everyone chatted while waiting for the meal to be served.
After dinner, Meng Si Ning kept an eye on the movements of the male and female protagonists.
The bride and groom began to toast each table, their faces filled with happy smiles. Every time they arrived at a table, they received many blessings.
The groom held the bride with one hand and held the wine glass in the other, sincerely thanking the guests, while the bride turned slightly sideways and smiled gracefully.
The toasting process went smoothly, and Meng Si Ning felt a little relieved.
Halfway through the meal, Chen Qingyu was also arranged to sit at this table.
Meng Si Ning didn't know her, but they both had heard of each other's names after the last incident.
The two of them met eyes and nodded to each other. With Jin Baoyi's introduction, they officially got to know each other.
Because of what happened last time, Jin Baoyi was still a little dissatisfied with Chen Qingyu. Seeing her listless appearance, she couldn't help but say, "You knew you were going to be a bridesmaid, but you didn't sleep well last night?"
There was a hint of reproach in her tone, her brows slightly furrowed, and a hint of dissatisfaction in her eyes.
Chen Qingyu rubbed his eyes with both hands, yawned, and said, "I went to bed early last night. Maybe I was too nervous, and now I'm very sleepy. No, I'd better go in and lie down for a while." His voice was filled with deep fatigue, and after he finished speaking, he gently hit his head with his hand.
Meng Si Ning remembered what her best friend said, and she was also destined to be a supporting actress. She glanced at her and kindly reminded her, "It seems that all the rooms in their house are full. Where will you sleep when you go in?"
Jin Baoyi also agreed, "That's right. They're having a wedding banquet, and you, a bridesmaid, are sleeping. You've already taken the wedding bed. If people see you, how will they look at the bride? If you really can't hold it in, just lie down on the table. No one will say anything."
Chen Qingyu glared at Jin Baoyi and said unhappily, "You really are nosy."
Having said that, she still lay down on the table obediently, ready to take a nap.
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