This was Shura's first time stepping into a photo studio.
I used to come and go in a hurry and never went inside.
When the photographer saw Shura and Qifei, his eyes lit up and he personally took their picture.
Normally, he would have his apprentices take the photos, but these two were good-looking and had outstanding charisma, so they could be photographed and used as the studio's signboard.
Although Shura didn't smile as brightly as Qifei when taking the photo, her expression was very gentle.
When the two returned from town, Qifei brought back a lot of candy.
They gave each of the educated youth at the settlement some candy, and then went to many homes in the village to deliver wedding candy.
"We won't hold a banquet, which will save us a lot of trouble. We'll just offer everyone some sweets to share in our joy."
This was something that Qifei and Shura had agreed upon.
She wasn't very patient with dealing with these things, even though she usually seemed to get along quite well with the villagers.
But those were all half-hearted attempts to get by. Although marriage is a joyous occasion, the thought of having to deal with all those people and things made her feel mentally exhausted.
Shura, on the other hand, had no interest in interacting with the villagers.
Many people in the village are afraid of him, so whether he will come to drink is another matter.
He just felt that Qifei had been wronged.
Many women believe that the more lively the wedding, the better, so that they can save face in their husband's family.
"Life is for yourself, not for others to see," Qifei said dismissively.
"Besides, I know whether you're good to me or not, so I don't need anyone else to say anything."
That's what they say, but the monkeys and their friends won't let Shura escape so easily.
You might not invite others, but you should invite your own brothers, right?
We absolutely have to celebrate with the eldest son and his wife; this is a joyous occasion.
After getting their marriage certificate, Qifei packed her things and went straight to the Shura family, acting as if she were a complete stranger.
We've already got the certificate, what's there to be coy about?
Logically speaking, a bride should be able to take a few days off from work after getting married.
However, Shura was alone at home. Knowing that several of Monkey's close brothers were coming, Qifei made a list and asked Shura to prepare the things.
If someone comes to eat, we definitely need to prepare something, otherwise what will we eat?
Shura wasn't too keen on having Qifei cook a huge feast. "I'll just order a few dishes from the state-run restaurant and bring them back. Don't spoil them."
“They’re all your friends, and besides, we’re married, so they have to call me sister-in-law, right?”
"I can still have a meal, but it'll only happen once."
Shura Sword Qifei insisted that everything be prepared according to the list she had made.
Clean everything that needs cleaning first, then just wait for Qifei to put it directly into the pot.
Monkey and his gang brought a lot of things over. "Boss, these are gifts from the brothers. Please don't think they're too shabby."
They brought things that are useful in daily life.
I even asked the elders in my family what I might need for the wedding.
"Thank you all." Qi Fei smiled at the group. "Wait here, I'll cook a few dishes, and you and Shura can have a few drinks."
Qi Fei's cooking skills were truly excellent. Monkey and the others were talking to Shura in the courtyard, and gradually they couldn't sit still anymore.
"My goodness, what delicious food is my sister-in-law making? It smells so good!" Someone touched their mouth, feeling their mouth water.
The people in the courtyard had no time to talk; they were all staring longingly in the direction of the kitchen.
"Shura, come help me." Qifei called out, and Shura immediately stood up, leaving the monkey and the others behind as he went into the kitchen.
"The food is almost ready, you can take it out now." Qi Fei smiled at Xiu Luo.
Shura first wiped the sweat from Qifei's forehead, his eyes flashing with heartache, "Next time, just take them out to eat."
"Alright, we all said it's a once-in-a-lifetime event, and it's our wedding, so let's be happy." Qifei served all the dishes.
She definitely wouldn't be happy if you made her do that every day.
However, since they came to celebrate their wedding, I'll at least show them what I can cook.
All the dishes were served, and Xiu Luo pulled Qi Fei to sit down next to him. "Sit down and eat something. You must be hungry after working so hard all day."
In the countryside, it's rare to find a woman sitting at a man's table.
Qifei didn't react much, since these things weren't in her mind.
However, Monkey and the others were stunned for a moment, but they were all tactless, and since it was the couple's wedding day, they naturally did whatever made them happy.
"I didn't expect my sister-in-law to be so beautiful, and her cooking skills are also superb." Monkey poured wine for everyone, and specially placed a glass in front of Qi Fei.
"Sister-in-law, my eldest son has had a tough time. We never expected him to get married."
On behalf of all the brothers, I'd like to say a few words: I hope our eldest brother and his wife can live a long and happy life together.
I'm just a roughneck and I don't know how to say nice things, but don't worry, sister-in-law.
Now that you've married the eldest brother, you'll be our sister-in-law, and we'll respect you.
I'll drink first as a sign of respect, wishing you and my brother a happy marriage.
After the monkey finished speaking, he downed a glass of wine.
Qi Fei glanced at Xiu Luo, and seeing him looking at her with concern, she smiled and picked up her wine glass as well. "Okay, thank you, sister-in-law. Your brother and I will definitely live a comfortable life."
Qifei, of course, was quite adept at drinking.
After a few rounds, the monkey and his companions were so drunk that their faces turned red and they could barely speak.
Shura, on the other hand, only had a slightly flushed complexion after drinking the wine.
They ate their meal until the moon was high in the sky, and then the monkeys and the others helped each other out of the courtyard.
The plates on the table were already completely empty.
It's not just because people nowadays don't have the idea of wasting things, but more so because Qifei's skills are truly excellent.
They ate so much they practically licked the plates clean.
"Leave the things there, I'll clean them up tomorrow." Xiu Luo pulled Qi Fei's hand away as she was about to clear the dishes. "You've had a long day, get some rest."
"Then I want to take a shower." Qifei had indeed sweated a lot today and felt sticky all over.
"Okay, I'll pour you some water."
Shura poured the water that had been boiled in the kitchen into the bathtub.
Taking a bath isn't as convenient now, especially in the countryside. People still have to fill a bucket with water to wash themselves, just like before.
So nowadays, many men simply go down into the river to wash themselves, while women mostly just wipe themselves down; it's impossible for them to take a proper, relaxing bath.
The tub in the Shura family's house was newly made, just so that it would be more convenient for Qifei to take a bath.
This was the most enjoyable bath Qifei had taken since arriving in Xiahe Village. She washed herself thoroughly, and there was even soap prepared by Shura beside her.
At this time, soaps were still quite rare. The fragrance wasn't very strong, but it was still enough to make many women flock to them.
Qi Fei came out with her hair up, her body still damp.
In the dim light, her beautiful face took on a hazy, ethereal beauty.
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