Xu Manman looked at her with amusement, "Did you lose out by looking for Zhou Ming?"
Liu Li certainly did not lose out. Her Zhou Ming was a rare good man. He now worked in a government agency and was a young and promising cadre.
It was just an engagement day, and there were not so many red tape in the new society. After the betrothal gifts were displayed, Xu Jianjun and his brothers immediately helped carry them to the east wing where Xu Manman lived and placed them there.
The family set up two tables and gathered in the main hall of the big house to have a meal, and the engagement was finalized.
The formal wedding was scheduled for the fifth day of the seventh lunar month, which is also a good day for marriage. It happened that Xu Manman was also on summer vacation at that time. According to Xiao Jin, after the wedding, he could accompany her on a "honeymoon".
After becoming a formal engaged couple, Xu Manman didn't feel much and continued to live her life as usual.
On the contrary, Xiao Jin was like a chicken with its blood pumped up. Jin Zichu in Beijing would pick up his fiancée from get off work every day regardless of the weather, and occasionally go to the classroom and office to declare his sovereignty. The rest of the time he was either preparing for the wedding or cleaning the bridal chamber.
The 12-hour time difference in New York is not so bad. It doesn't affect my normal work and making money. However, I lock myself in the office most of the time and have actually returned to my space.
After all, it is more important to accompany the host, oh no, to be close to the fiancée.
It's a tough time for Jin Yinan's subordinates and younger brothers in Hong Kong. The boss was mysterious to begin with, and now he comes and goes without a trace.
It was the first time for their daughter to get married, so Mr. and Mrs. Xu Gang, as well as Mr. and Mrs. Xu Lei, were also very busy. The future son-in-law had given so much betrothal gifts, and they couldn't let their daughter get married off with nothing.
The dowry needs to be prepared. Although Jin Zichu will personally take care of the decoration and furniture of the new house, the bedding and some miscellaneous daily necessities have to be arranged by her parents' family.
It was fine during the weekdays, but on weekends, the Xu family couldn't find anyone else free besides Xu Manman. Even Xu Jianguo and Chen Ming were drafted.
Seeing someone enter the yard, Xu Manman quickly put down the snacks and novel in her hand and stood up to greet him.
"What did you buy today?"
Chen Meiyu excitedly pulled her daughter in. "I exchanged some very good material with your aunt today. It's a bright red, perfect for making a wedding dress for you."
As she spoke, she took out the folded piece of red satin with dark patterns from her handbag.
Xu Manman studied design with Tongzi, and there were countless fabrics in the space. She could tell at a glance that the material was of great value without even touching it.
"This kind of craftsmanship is no longer available now, right?" This was a luxury item in the past, but now it's not even produced in China.
Li Fang sat down and poured herself a cup of tea. "This is some old material that was saved from the past. It has been well preserved over the years. However, this material is very delicate. We will find a master craftsman to make it tomorrow."
Chen Meiyu agreed, "This piece of material is perfect for making a short-sleeved long skirt."
"Mom, how about making it into a cheongsam?" It always feels a bit wasteful to make it into an ordinary skirt.
Chen Meiyu was a little hesitant. "Wouldn't it be a bad idea to wear a cheongsam?"
She used to have a lot of cheongsams made of good materials, but they were all burned when the event started. She didn't dare to keep any of the good materials. She still feels scared when she thinks about it now.
"Mom, look, the leaders are talking about reform and opening up now, and cultural relics that were once considered the "Four Olds" must be protected. A cheongsam is just a skirt, so why can't we wear it? The slit shouldn't be so low, maybe up to the knee, and there should be a lining inside, wouldn't that be enough?"
Li Fang made the final decision. "Let's make a cheongsam with a Ruyi collar. You can't wear a phoenix crown and a shawl right now, so what's wrong with wearing a cheongsam? Someone just introduced me to a master craftsman from Hai City. I'll take my daughter to get measured tomorrow."
In fact, in addition to the wedding dresses prepared by the two mothers, Xiao Jin was also not idle. He worked overtime in the space every day. The real phoenix crown and cloak, and the dragon and phoenix on it were all embroidered by hand bit by bit with gold thread.
The popular dragon and phoenix gowns in Hong Kong, as well as the Western-style wedding dresses embroidered with diamonds, even the phoenix coronet, crown and other jewelry are all handmade by the creator.
But Manman didn't know all this. With Xiaojin and the elders around, she didn't have to worry about anything.
It was the last class before summer vacation. When the bell rang, Xu Manman did not let everyone go immediately. Jin Zichu, who was waiting outside the door, came in with a big cardboard box in his arms, a smile on his face.
Thanks to Jin Zichu's unremitting efforts to make his presence felt during this period, all of Xu Manman's students knew that he was their future master. From the moment he entered the door, some people in the audience started to make a fuss.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
