Wan Fang and Xu Manman processed the remaining ingredients, Xu Meili and Liu Li steamed buns, and Yang Lili and the two mothers washed the dishes and wine glasses together.
The bowls and chopsticks were collected from the educated youth, and the tables and chairs were borrowed from the village.
Although it was the first time for everyone to do this, there was no chaos and everyone was busy with their own work in an orderly manner.
Seeing that the time was almost up, Xu Manman poured oil into the wok and started to stir-fry the dishes. After the dishes were done, she put them into the steamer to keep them warm.
When the new employee comes back, it is time to get off work.
Liu Hua and Li Xiao walked there, and came back on a brand new bicycle with a big red flower tied to it.
The groom riding the bike had raised cheekbones and looked beaming with joy. The bride in the back seat also had a shy smile on her face. The little face that Xu Manman had helped put on makeup for in the morning looked particularly beautiful in the sunlight.
Following behind the bicycles were people coming to congratulate and curious children. The elders, who had been prepared in advance, came forward to greet the newlyweds when they arrived at the door and welcomed them in.
The yard had already been neatly arranged. There were not only four square tables for dining later, but also a portrait of the Chairman hanging on the east wall. This was specially requested by Li Xiao's father from the village committee.
The newlyweds stood in front of the chair, and the guests found a place to sit. The food had not yet been served, but the table was filled with wedding candies, melon seeds and peanuts.
First, the village chief and the party secretary are invited to say a few words in front, and then the parents of both sides express their wishes to the newlyweds. The two newlyweds take the oath in front of the Chairman's portrait holding the Little Red Book.
Simple, plain yet solemn weddings can only be seen in this era, but the blessings of everyone present for the newlyweds are not few at all.
After the ceremony, Xu Manman and several others helped serve the dishes. The dishes that had been kept in the steamer were still steaming hot when they were brought out. After a few rounds, all the dishes were served.
Xu Manman also sat down in the seat reserved in advance.
"Xu Zhiqing, your cooking skills are indeed amazing." Yue Feng ate the food and looked up at Xu Manman opposite him.
"Yes, Xu Zhiqing, I've been craving the food you made for a long time. I didn't have breakfast today and saved my stomach for this meal." Zhang Yuan also said.
"Hahaha. It's not that exaggerated." Xu Manman smiled modestly, but in fact she was very happy in her heart.
Xue Mingxin, who was eating the food in his bowl next to him, couldn't help but look at Xu Manman a few more times.
With the blessing of joy and delicious food, this wedding banquet was a great pleasure for both the guests and the hosts.
After dinner, Xu Manman was no longer responsible for the cleanup. From yesterday to today, although so many people helped her, she was still very tired, and her hands were sore from swinging the shovel.
She returned to her room and was about to close the door and go into the space to take a shower, but she really couldn't bear to go to bed covered in oil smoke.
At this time, Li Xiao's mother came and knocked on the door.
Fortunately, she hadn't entered the space yet, so Xu Manman opened the door.
"Auntie, is there anything else?"
"It's okay, it's okay. You've been working hard for two days." She took Xu Manman's hand and stuffed a red paper package into her hand. "I won't say anything more about your relationship with Xiaoxiao and Xiaohua. Take this and share in the good luck."
Xu Manman understood that this was two days' wages for her. What a nice thing for an elder to say. "Thank you, Auntie. You've been tired for a few days too. Go back and rest."
"Okay, good boy, you take a rest. Auntie will be back first."
Xu Manman watched Li Xiao's mother return to her room before turning around and closing the door.
Xu Manman looked at the red envelope in her hand. In fact, they had never discussed the issue of wages before. Now that she really got it, she was a little curious.
When I opened the red envelope, I found five brand new one-dollar bills inside. Wow, this is just enough for a meal. It covers several months' rent. This is money I earned with my own hands. I'm so happy.
Xu Manman returned to the space, took a piece of paper, wrote down the origin of the money, and put it into the box containing money.
She had no intention of using this box of "hard-earned money" and would keep it all as a souvenir.
That night, Xu Manman also entered the space early. The young couple lived next to her. Although the wall was soundproof, Xu Manman felt that they still needed some space from each other, right?
On the third day after the couple's wedding, the elders and Liu Hua's younger brother left.
In June, Li Min moved into Li Xiao's original house as she wished. On the day of moving, the villagers delivered furniture, which left Xu Manman dumbfounded.
It’s not because she spends money lavishly, but because Li Xiao’s room is much smaller than Xu Manman’s. If these furniture are moved in, they will almost fill up the room.
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