The next day, just as dawn was breaking, Gu Chen rode out the door on Xiao Xuejun's old bicycle.
Lin Yuxi followed behind on her Forever brand women's bicycle, the bell jingling on the road in the early morning.
He had borrowed Xiao Xuejun's bicycle to come back, and hadn't communicated with Gu Zhixiang. His old donkey was also getting old, and it was panting heavily even carrying two bags of grain, let alone carrying people.
A wedding is much more lively than an engagement.
When people in the village have a wedding, they always set up a table in a spacious place, then ask someone to write a note, and then ask a few capable wives to arrange the feast. The task of buying vegetables fell to Gu Chen.
Upon arriving in town, the two of them took their marriage approval report and went to a photo studio to have their photos taken. The photo studio had clothes that they could wear to make themselves look better. Afterwards, they took the photos to register and get their marriage certificate.
The supply and marketing cooperative couldn't meet the standard of ordering sixteen meat dishes and sixteen vegetable dishes per table.
Fortunately, Jiang Dongmei hadn't forgotten them. The moment the marriage certificate was mentioned, a bright smile bloomed on her face, and she congratulated them, saying, "I told you two that your relationship was like a ripe melon falling from the vine, it was bound to happen sooner or later. As for the dishes, would you like some fancy dishes? Actually, all you need is a fish, a few pig's trotters, and some pork that you can make into all sorts of shapes, along with a few cold dishes and stir-fries, and that will be enough."
After all, this is how it's done in the village and town, and she's been selling it for a long time, so she naturally knows what's going on.
"Okay, also prepare a few packets of melon seeds, peanuts, and candy for me." Gu Chen waved his hand generously and paid the deposit and the money.
When Jiang Dongmei delivered the items to Qinghe Village, she gave her an extra two yuan as a reward for her hard work.
Jiang Dongmei smiled slightly, like a gentle spring breeze: "I guarantee I'll arrange everything perfectly for you."
"Okay, then I'll leave it to you."
Gu Chen took the receipt and put it in his pocket.
"We'll have lunch at the restaurant before going back. I'll give Xuejun his bicycle over later and let him know about the wedding." Gu Chen had made the arrangements perfectly. Xiao Xuejun had to go to work, so he would definitely come over on Gu Chen's wedding day.
When Gu Chen rode his bicycle to the soy sauce factory, Xiao Xuejun was still at work. He simply handed it over to the old man guarding the gate and left.
In the afternoon, he also bought some window decorations and paper cuttings, as well as bright red wedding quilts and sheets, making sure he had everything he needed.
By the time I finished buying these and got back, it was almost evening.
On the way back, Gu Chen rode his bike at a brisk pace, his hands, which were carrying things, felt a little awkward. So she simply reached out and hugged Gu Chen's waist tightly.
Even through the coarse cloth shirt, you can clearly feel the sculpted texture beneath the fabric, each line distinct.
The two were pressed tightly together, and Lin Yuxi could even feel Gu Chen's body, which was as taut as a fully drawn bowstring.
"Lin Yuxi, try pinching it again?" Gu Chen turned around, a half-smile playing on his lips.
Lin Yuxi immediately became obedient.
The joyous news of the wedding reached the ears of the villagers of Qinghe Village like a spring breeze.
Wang Caixia was busy as a spinning top, so she invited Qi Xi and Luo Yueying, a mother and daughter, and a few other quick-handed women to paste large "囍" (double happiness) characters on the windows and doors.
After all, we'll be inviting Chen Dajiang and Cao Wang and their spouses later, which will make about three tables in total.
The room was spotless, as bright as a mirror, and several tables were borrowed from next door, each one scrubbed clean.
The women had a clear division of labor: one chopped vegetables, one washed them, and one picked them, working together like a precise machine.
"Caixia, quickly boil some water to make tea, so that our in-laws can have a good drink when they arrive."
As Gu Chen's second aunt, Wang Caixia naturally had to take care of the wedding arrangements, keeping her extremely busy.
Xiao Xuejun arrived early in the morning, bringing a wedding gift from the supply and marketing cooperative. He parked his bicycle in Gu Zhixiang's yard, adorned with a large red flower.
"Brother Chen, this is something my wife bought for my sister-in-law. I've put it here for you." Xiao Xuejun walked into the house carrying a metal box.
Gu Chen glanced back and asked, "Didn't your wife come?"
Xiao Xuejun blushed and scratched his head. "She just got pregnant, and the journey was bumpy, so I didn't let her come."
"Then I should congratulate you. I didn't expect you to be so quick." Gu Chen put his arm around his shoulder and teased, "By the time I come back next time, your kids will probably be old enough to run errands."
"The auspicious time is almost here, Gu Chen, you should get ready."
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