Xu Zhenzhu then fell silent.
Speak of the devil and he appears.
Suddenly, the outside became lively, and many people poured into the house.
The small room door was pushed open, and Zhao Guilan and Wan Chunni squeezed in. When they saw Xu Zhenzhu, who had put on makeup and looked like a completely different person, they almost didn't recognize her.
Today was the first time the two sisters-in-law had come to the city, and also the first time they had visited the second wife's home.
I envy everything I see.
I never expected that my second son would live in an apartment building in the city. Although the apartment is a bit small and cramped, it's the city!
The furniture and furnishings inside the house are much neater than what they had in the countryside.
Everyone's heart is burning with passion.
If they all get jobs, will they be able to live in an apartment building in the city?
Thinking this way, he became even more eager to see Xu Zhenzhu.
He first praised Xu Zhenzhu's beauty today.
However, the two lacked vocabulary, and after talking for a long time, they could only repeat the same things over and over again, such as "today is the most beautiful bride."
The Xu family members outside were dumbfounded.
Especially Xu Erya, Xu Sanya, and the wives of the Xu brothers.
Standing in the room, I was timid and hesitant, afraid to sit or move around.
However, Xu Yewei and the other younger boys, who seemed reserved for a moment, quickly relaxed.
Looking at the plate of melon seeds, peanuts, and candy on the table.
Their eyes lit up, and they rushed over, grabbing a handful of sunflower seeds and peanuts and stuffing them into their pockets. Then they grabbed several candies, peeled off the wrappers, and threw them all into their mouths.
His mouth was agape, and he didn't even care that the sugar water mixed with his saliva was dripping down the corners of his mouth.
Those who were quick saw that there wasn't much left, so they simply grabbed the plate and poured it into their pockets.
Those who lagged behind couldn't see it anymore, and in their panic, they rushed forward to grab it, resulting in a chaotic brawl.
A short while later, wailing sounds came from inside the house.
Hearing the familiar wailing, Miao Cuihua raised her eyebrows and began to curse: "Do you know what day it is today? Didn't you tell them before you left? It's their aunt's special day, what are you wailing about? Dog meat isn't fit for a proper feast, if you keep wailing, get back to your village! Stop embarrassing yourselves here!"
Zhao Guilan and Wan Chunni were so scolded that they didn't dare to talk back, and even forced a smile: "Yes, yes, we'll go out and talk to them right away! Little sister, don't be angry, don't be angry—"
He came out, grabbed Xu Yewei and the other kids by the ears, dragged them aside, and gave them a good beating.
The room was suddenly filled with wailing, the sound of beatings, and cursing, all mingling together and almost tearing the roof off.
Shen Yue'e was outside greeting her colleagues and neighbors, and they were having a lively conversation.
He heard wailing and howling coming from his room. He frowned, went back inside, and reminded his sister-in-law, "Look at the time, the Lu family's wedding party is almost here. Sister-in-law, third sister-in-law, if you want to discipline the child, don't do it now. How much can you discipline him back in the village? Don't let the Lu family laugh at you!"
When Zhao Guilan and Wan Chunni arrived at Shen Yue'e's place in the city, they were still somewhat reserved.
With Miao Cuihua still watching from the inner room, he had no choice but to listen. The more he listened, the angrier he became. His men pinched the few rascals a few more times before he could vent his anger.
After much persuasion, some of the candy and peanuts were distributed to those who hadn't gotten any, finally calming the farce down.
Xu Zhenzhu's face in the inner room was already very pale.
If it weren't for the fact that today was her joyous day and it was considered unlucky to get angry, she would have already started cursing.
She took a few deep breaths, and thinking about how she was about to marry Lu Kai, a smile finally appeared on her face.
Seeing the chaotic scene in the living room, Xu Yinlai remembered that there were some things he needed to be aware of before the wedding procession, and he had to tell his eldest and third brothers to prevent them from making a fool of themselves at the Lu family later.
Although he was usually quite happy to see his eldest and third brothers not as good as him, on such an important occasion as today, they represented not only him, but also the Xu family, so he couldn't be a nuisance.
They pulled Xu Jinlai and Xu Baolai onto the balcony.
Because their house was on the far west side, there was an extra small balcony on the west wall. Although it was small, three people could still stand on it.
Closing the door quieted the noise from the living room outside a little.
Xu Jinlai hadn't said a word since he entered the house. He always thought of himself as the eldest son of the Xu family, so what if the second son was in the city?
But after arriving in the city today, I realized how big the difference is.
Not to mention that the second brother lived in an apartment building, just look at his clothes. He was wearing a Zhongshan suit that was about 70-80% new, his hair was neatly combed, his beard was clean-shaven, and he was wearing a pair of leather shoes that were polished to a shine, so shiny that you could see your reflection in them.
He looks like a city official, very dignified.
Even when he and his third brother were dressed in their most presentable and newest clothes, they were still just two ordinary blue overcoats. He was wearing liberation shoes, and his third brother was wearing cloth shoes made by his own family.
This stark contrast immediately reveals that the second son is from the city, while they are country bumpkins.
Although this is true, the thought of arriving at the Lu family later, with him and the third brother dressed like this, who would respect them?
The more I thought about it, the worse I felt.
Xu Baolai, however, wore an open expression of envy. With only the three brothers present, he shamelessly said, "Second brother, look at your attire! You're dressed like a city official! So impressive! Look at what I'm wearing, wouldn't I be embarrassed if we went to the Lu family later? Second brother, do you have any better clothes to lend us today? It would make Pearl look good, wouldn't it?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Jinlai wanted to argue with pride that he didn't need it, but he didn't say it. Instead, he looked at Xu Yinlai expectantly.
Xu Yinlai gave a wry smile: "To be honest, eldest brother and third brother, I borrowed these clothes from someone else! Where would I get extras? This is a small matter. The Lu family knows what kind of conditions our family is in. It's no use for us to pretend to be rich when we're not!"
"I called you here to remind you! The Lu family is a family that values propriety! The people attending the wedding banquet later will all be leaders, so we must behave ourselves! Don't make a fool of ourselves at the banquet; it would be truly embarrassing if others saw it!"
This is a pointed remark.
Xu Jinlai blushed and stammered for a long time, unable to utter a word.
Xu Baolai dismissively retorted, "Since you've already said it, Second Brother, the Lu family knows what kind of family we are. Do you really think they'd hold a grudge against us? You're from the city, you don't know how tough life is for us in the countryside! Besides, we've emptied our savings for our little sister, what's wrong with the kids coming to the banquet to eat some good food?"
"Our mom and our little sister haven't said anything yet, why do you need to play the good guy?"
Xu Yinlai angrily pointed at Xu Baolai, unable to utter a word for a long time.
Finally, he said, "Fine! I was just being nosy! Do whatever you want! In the end, it won't be me who loses face!"
After saying that, he turned and went inside.
Xu Jinlai then said, "Third brother, what did the second brother say—"
Before he could finish speaking, a commotion erupted downstairs: "We're welcoming the bride! We're welcoming the bride!"
A car engine roared downstairs, and the two peered down.
The car I visited last time had two red ribbons hanging from its side mirrors as it slowly drove by, followed by seven or eight young men on bicycles, dressed in new clothes, with smiles on their faces, looking very energetic.
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