Everyone still vividly remembers what happened at Xu Yinlai's house before.
Now that Xu Yinlai's younger sister, whom he would support even if it meant abandoning his own daughter, is getting married, who wouldn't want to come and watch the excitement?
Because of what happened before, the Xu family has been unwelcome in the residential area for a long time.
It was a rare occasion for her sister-in-law to marry into a high-status family, and it was a matter of pride. Colleagues and neighbors would be eager to spread the word even if they didn't ask. Moreover, when people came to ask, Shen Yue'e would naturally tell them everything she knew.
In no time, everyone in the residential area knew that Xu Yinlai's girlfriend was getting married today to the son of the deputy director of the machinery factory.
This is big news.
Some people were envious. Xu Yinlai had lost his position as the head of the machine repair team a few days ago because of family matters, and he had also offended Director Ma, who had promoted him.
During this period, the couple had a tough time. Not only did they have to keep a low profile, but they were also ridiculed from time to time.
I thought that was the end for Xu Yinlai's family, but they unexpectedly turned their lives around.
Everyone knows the machinery factory; it's the most successful, most powerful, and best-paying factory in the county.
The deputy factory director's son—that's not someone an ordinary person can climb up to.
Those who had seen Xu Zhenzhu were full of doubts. Although Xu Yinlai's girl was pretty, she was not a stunning beauty. How could she have captured the deputy factory director's son?
Could it be that the deputy factory director's son has some kind of defect?
Those who had met Lu Kai came out to refute him, saying that the deputy factory director's son was a handsome and talented man who, at a young age, was already a shoo-in for the next director of the machinery factory's design department.
He's definitely one of the most promising young people in the county, okay?
Everyone was even more puzzled: how could such a good man fall for Xu Yinlai's own sister?
Having worked together for many years, who doesn't know the Xu family's background? The whole family are from the countryside. Xu Yinlai only managed to become a city worker by chance after meeting a benefactor, and he brought his wife and children to the city with him.
Xu Yinlai is the most successful member of the Xu family.
Xu Yinlai's sister, although she attended high school in the county town, is ultimately still a country girl.
How come they're so lucky?
Although these people were thinking to themselves, they all put on smiles and congratulated each other.
Some quick-thinking individuals are already figuring out how to establish a kinship with the Xu family.
When he saw Xu Yinlai's eldest son, Xu Yewen, and second son, Xu Yewu, helping out at the door, his eyes lit up.
A few days ago, Shen Yue'e asked around for help, hoping to find Xu Yewen a good marriage.
When Xu Yinlai was still quite trusted by Factory Director Ma, many people introduced potential partners to Xu Yewen, but he was not very satisfied with any of them.
After Xu Yinlai was removed from his position as the head of the machine repair team, all the girls his family had previously disliked looked down on Xu Yewen.
Then, through intermediaries, they would introduce girls from rural families in the suburbs of the county, who were unemployed, had many siblings, and demanded high dowries.
The Xu family looked down on him even more, so Xu Yewen's marriage was left in an awkward standstill.
Now that the Xu family and the deputy director of the machinery factory have become in-laws, things are different.
Who knows, Xu Yewen, this temporary worker, might end up becoming a permanent employee at the machinery factory, since his aunt has become the deputy factory director's daughter-in-law, hasn't she?
Even if I don't go to a machine factory, it should be easy to find a job elsewhere, right?
Some people were tempted.
While enthusiastically offering to help Shen Yue'e, she steered the conversation toward Xu Yewen, saying she would introduce him to someone.
Shen Yue'e had been worried about her eldest son's marriage, so she was taken aback when she heard someone offer to introduce her to a potential partner.
Hearing the man mention the girl's qualifications, which were even better than before his father, Old Xu, was removed from his position as class monitor, he was overjoyed.
However, it's not appropriate to go into details today, so I'll just make an appointment with that person to let the two children meet in a few days.
Upon hearing this news, Shen Yue'e's smile became more genuine.
This is the first time I've experienced the benefits of my sister-in-law marrying into a wealthy family.
The place was bustling with activity outside, with people coming to visit from time to time, saying a few auspicious words and taking away a small handful of melon seeds or a couple of candies.
In the small room, Xu Zhenzhu was wearing a brand-new women's military uniform with a red flower pinned to her left breast.
This is the most popular and fashionable dress for weddings these days.
It's said that Lu Kai's brother managed to get one of these outfits from the military and sent it back to her; there was one for men and one for women.
Today, instead of a high ponytail, her hair was tied into two braids. Unlike other girls who tie their hair tightly, she deliberately tied it loosely and even pulled the braids to make them fluffy. The ends of the braids were tied into bows with two green ribbons.
She had a thin layer of bangs in front, curled slightly inwards by the handle of a stainless steel spoon that had been scalded with boiling water.
The eyebrows were carefully and lightly drawn with a burnt matchstick.
The outer corners of her eyes were also lightly drawn, and her eyelashes were permed and curled upwards, making her look big and energetic.
My lips were painted with lipstick and then lightly wiped with something, making them look healthy without being over the top.
Right now, I'm looking in the mirror, examining myself from left to right, trying to see if there's anything I've overlooked.
Looking at Xu Zhenzhu's appearance today, Miao Cuihua showered her with praise: "My daughter is absolutely stunning! You couldn't find another like her anywhere else in the whole county, let alone the surrounding villages! When Lu Kai comes to pick her up later, I'm afraid his eyes will be glued to her!"
Xu Zhenzhu felt very pleased, believing that her beauty had indeed improved considerably today.
She's someone who's lived an extra life. In her previous life, she watched a lot of beauty blogger videos. Even in her old age, she still loves to dress up and keep up with the latest trends. She not only learned how to do makeup but also how to shoot all sorts of short videos. With beauty filters and skin smoothing on, she even tricked a few men into spending money on her.
However, due to the limitations of this era, she could only manage to create this much from the existing conditions.
She would occasionally boast that the pure and alluring makeup she wore today was something no one in this era had ever seen before.
The main theme is a blend of purity and a touch of desire, directly striking a man's heart.
If Lu Kai sees this, he'll be even more devoted to her!
The more she thought about it, the more excited she became, and the slower time seemed to pass. Why hadn't Lu Kai come to pick her up yet?
Miao Cuihua, standing beside her, also looked at the sky, her heart filled with anxiety: "Why haven't your eldest brother and third brother arrived yet? What if the Lu family comes to pick up the bride later, and they miss it—"
Xu Zhenzhu said impatiently, "I already said that Second Brother can represent them at the wedding; there's no need for everyone to come—"
Miao Cuihua knew her eldest and third sons all too well. They had never been to the county town in their lives, so they naturally wanted to take this opportunity to come and see the world.
Besides, they also contributed money, so how can they give all the glory to the second wife?
She did offer a few words of advice: "Your older brothers did contribute money, so it's good for them to come to the city and broaden their horizons! They'll know what kind of family you married into, and they'll know how to behave in the future! Besides, when they come back to the village, they can brag about you to everyone, and it'll also prevent people from looking down on our family, right?"
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