Chapter 195
Feng Jianjun had a good relationship with the Meng brothers before, and they could even be called good friends.
Ever since he married Xiao Yuehua and moved out, the Meng brothers, who used to follow him around, actually felt a sense of superiority in front of him.
Good brothers share happiness and hardships, and he likes to be a brother-in-law with Meng Changxiu.
Feng Jianjun's eyes rolled around. He had to add fuel to the fire and make sure this matter was done.
Xiao Yuehua was extremely happy to hear her husband's undisguised approval and praise.
She coquettishly gave Feng Jianjun a wink, "Then you must have good taste, otherwise how could I have found you."
"We are like two peas in a pod, like mandarin ducks crossing the Naihe Bridge together~"
"Puff~"
Feng Jianjun was choked again, "Yue, Yuehua, that's not how you say it."
"Why don't you say it like that? Do you really think I'm uneducated?"
"We understand each other so well, which means we truly love each other and can agree on everything."
"The mandarin ducks crossing the Naihe Bridge together represent our inseparable relationship. We are inseparable in life and death. Even if we have to cross the Naihe Bridge, we must be together."
"Prove that we truly love each other!!"
Xiao Yuehua pursed her lips, her two apple cheeks hanging under her eyelids as she smiled, and she kept blinking at Feng Jianjun. She had seen Su Qingci blinking last time, and she looked quite pretty.
Feng Jianjun's face froze, and he glanced around the table, seeing that everyone was busy eating.
He felt relieved immediately that no one was laughing at him.
He quickly picked up a piece of pig's trotter for Xiao Yuehua, "Haha, come and eat quickly. You are pregnant, so eat more."
Xiao Yuehua looked at the pig's feet in the bowl with stars in her eyes. Her husband Jianjun was becoming more and more considerate.
A group of people were eating with their heads down, all trying hard to suppress their laughter towards the table.
It's really funny when Feng Jianjun gets humiliated, but considering that he is honest at work and gets along well with everyone, we still have to give him face.
The portions of several dishes are quite generous, plus there is a big pot of steamed rice.
In the end, not a single bit was left.
Su Qingci didn't eat rice, but only ate vegetables. Seeing that she liked beef and stewed soybeans, Song Jingzhou kept serving them to her.
She almost swept the entire bowl of soybeans into her bowl, and ate it with the pig's trotter soup, feeling so full.
After finishing his meal and packing up, Liu Siqing planned to go to the supply and marketing cooperative.
"What tickets do you have? Lend me some. My sister is going out tomorrow and I want to buy her some things."
"I have two taels of brown sugar tickets, do you want one?"
"I have three industrial rolls."
"I have a few industrial rolls too!"
"That's perfect, give it all to me, and I'll pay you back later, or even convert it into cash!"
"My mom is even thinking of buying a thermos and an enamel basin for my sister!"
"I want to add a flashlight for her too!"
"Oh, your sister is quite favored at home. In the countryside, having a thermos and an enamel basin as a dowry is considered quite respectable."
"A flashlight is a big deal!"
"Dachui is right. Many girls who get married just borrow a festive dress, put it on, grab a bag and go."
"What kind of family is the other party from?"
Liu Siqing smiled innocently, "He's a craftsman."
"I'm from the Liantang Production Team. My family has been carpenters for generations."
"Oh, that's a really good marriage."
Xiao Yuehua interrupted, "Of course not. Sister Lan Fang's marriage is according to the proper rules."
"Almost all the three matchmakers and six betrothalers have left. The young wives and girls in our team are so envious."
Su Qingci became interested, "Does three matchmakers and six betrothal gifts still exist in this era?"
Seeing that Su Qingci was interested, Xiao Yuehua immediately found the organization and started talking.
"Of course you are. You're from the North, right? You don't know how many procedures we have to go through here to follow the rules!"
"Ordinary people really can't afford to go."
"First, the matchmaker visits both families. If the man is interested, he and the matchmaker will visit the house for the first time."
"The most basic thing is you can't go empty-handed, right? Bring a gift and go have tea. The main thing is just a young couple showing off to each other."
"If the man doesn't like the woman, he'll just leave. If he does, he'll leave a red envelope for her."
"If the woman is attracted to the man, she will accept the red envelope. If not, she will refuse it."
"Okay, now comes the second step. The man has to bring his family, parents, and matchmaker to visit the woman's home."
"This time, it is the first time that the families of both sides meet. If the man's family likes the girl again, they will not only leave a red envelope for the girl, but also a small red envelope for the other party's family, including grandparents, parents, brothers and sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces."
Su Qingci took a breath and said, "There are more than 20 people in this family. It's really not something that ordinary people can do."
"Haha, that's not all. This time, all the immediate relatives of the girl's family must bring a small gift to show their sincerity."
"These relatives include the brothers and sisters of the bride's father and the brothers and sisters of the bride's mother. They are the kind of relatives that are separated from the family, uncles, aunts, and uncles, each family has one share."
"Tell me, even if it's the cheapest gift, how much would it cost?"
Xiao Yuehua continued, "If the woman feels that the family is not good enough, she should also refuse to accept the gift red envelope and return the first red envelope she received."
"If this time is successful, then the third time will follow."
Su Qing Porcelain......
"The third time, the woman's family and some of her closest relatives, such as aunts and uncles, will come together. Of course, not every relative will come together, but one or two representatives from each family will come."
"Accompanying the woman's family to the man's house, we call it visiting the host family here."
"After the man's family treats the women to delicious food and drinks, they must give each woman a red envelope when she leaves to show the man's appreciation."
"This time, the initiative lies with the woman. If she's not attracted to the man's family background or other factors, all the gifts and red envelopes she's received must be returned."
"According to the rules, if you eat the man's food, drink his tea, or sit on his stool, you have to pay him back!"
"This is to prevent people from getting free food and drinks under the guise of marriage proposals!"
"If you like it, I'll still accept the red envelope this time."
"If it works this time, we can get engaged."
Su Qingci, "It's not that troublesome, just three times."
Xiao Yuehua smiled and said, "I'm talking about engagement, not marriage."
"The formal procedures for getting engaged only begin after that."
"This engagement doesn't mean you're getting married right away. You have to get along for a while, right?"
"Although they are not getting married, the two families have already been interacting as in-laws. During the New Year and other festivals, the son-in-law must pay all the gifts he should."
"Then slowly, we'll start discussing the betrothal gifts and other things."
"After the betrothal gifts are discussed, it's time to pay the betrothal gifts and start the meat."
"Do you know how much meat Lan Fang opened?"
Xiao Yuehua said excitedly, "The man's side has half a pig. Not to mention in Gaotang Brigade, even in the whole Taohua Town, they are ranked first."
"You have no idea how lively the scene was. It was the first time I saw such a grand scene."
"Except for the big head from the woman's family, all the relatives will get a piece of meat from this half pig."
"Of course, only the direct siblings of the girl's parents are included. There are no other distant relatives."
"Those uncles, aunts, and uncles can all benefit from it and get a piece of the meat."
"After the meat was prepared and the betrothal gifts were paid, we started discussing the wedding date."
"So, do you think it's reasonable for the captain's family not to give Sister Lan Fang some kind of dowry?"
"The man has given you such a great honor, you have to give him some face!"
"However, Aunt Song has three sons in her life and only Sister Lan Fang is a daughter, so it's only right that she be given more attention!"
Su Qingci nodded, "It really is a simplified version of the three matchmakers and six betrothal gifts."
"Yes, yes, yes. After the wedding, there are still procedures such as returning to the parents' home, introducing the new son-in-law, and thanking the matchmaker!"
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