Chapter 79 Gu Yiye and Lin Shanshan are getting married! A mysterious gift!
The dining table was laden with delicious dishes, as well as Moutai liquor.
Gu Yiye poured wine for Lin's father, mother, and elder brother. His sister-in-law didn't drink, so she poured a glass of milk. Zhang Wei poured wine for himself.
Gu Yiye stood up and said, "This first cup is to thank my father-in-law and mother-in-law for betrothing Shanshan to me. I'll drink it all."
After finishing his drink, he poured himself another glass: "A second glass, to thank my father-in-law, mother-in-law, and elder brother and sister-in-law for coming all this way."
He downed his second glass, poured himself another, and said, "For the third glass, I hope Shanshan and I will grow old together."
After saying that, he drank it all in one gulp.
He sat down only after seeing his father-in-law, Lin Bohong, nod.
The more a mother-in-law looks at her son-in-law, the more she likes him. Xiao Gu is a soldier, which is the first layer of goodwill.
Xiao Gu couldn't come to Haishi herself, but she entrusted her comrade-in-arms to deliver the gifts and betrothal presents, which was the second layer of goodwill.
Upon meeting the man, he was tall, imposing, and very masculine, and also handsome and dashing—this was the third level of positive impression.
Li Qunying treated Gu Yiye almost like a son, saying, "Little Gu, eat some food to calm your stomach, otherwise your stomach won't be able to handle it."
"Thank you, Mom!"
Li Qunying knew they had already registered their marriage, and hearing that "Mom" made her happy, and her face lit up with joy.
Lin Zhiming wasn't so quick to accept his brother-in-law. Holding his wine glass, he said, "Brother-in-law, have a drink with your older brother."
Gu Yiye quickly put down his chopsticks and picked up his wine glass: "I toast to you, elder brother."
After the two finished drinking, Lin Bohong pretended to cough.
Gu Yiye understood immediately, poured a glass of wine, and toasted his father-in-law: "Dad, I toast you. Thank you for raising Shanshan so well."
Lin Bohong nodded slightly, and waited for Gu Yiye to finish his drink before slowly drinking his own.
The father-in-law can't be too nice to his son-in-law; he has to show his authority and let him know that Shanshan's family is not to be trifled with, so that the son-in-law won't dare to treat his daughter badly.
At the dinner table, Lin's father and elder brother took turns drinking, saying that one's drinking habits reveal one's character, and they wanted to see what Gu Yiye would be like when he was drunk.
Actually, the Lin family's biggest drinker is Lin's mother, but she didn't participate in the drinking contest because she felt sorry for her son-in-law.
Finally, both Mr. Lin and his elder brother had drunk quite a bit, but Gu Yiye remained unfazed. Then, Mrs. Lin spoke up: "Alright, stop drinking. We still need to see our daughter later."
Only then did Mr. Lin reluctantly put down his wine glass.
After dinner, Gu Xiang took the Lin family to the educated youth settlement and arranged accommodations. Lin's mother and sister-in-law stayed at the settlement, while Lin's father and elder brother stayed at Liu Jianshe's house for the night.
As members of the bride's family, it's inappropriate for us to stay at Gu Yiye's house tomorrow as we're sending the bride off.
As soon as the Lin family entered the educated youth settlement, Lin Shanshan ran out with tears in her eyes and hugged her mother tightly.
"Mommy, I miss you so much."
"Sweetie, we've come to see you, haven't we?"
Lin's father, who had drunk a little, stood behind and said jealously, "You only think about Mom, not Dad?"
The eldest brother and sister-in-law laughed, "And eldest brother, don't you want to either?"
Lin Shanshan then stepped out of her mother's arms, her tears turning into a smile: "I miss them all, I miss Dad, I miss my older brother and sister-in-law."
The group went into the room, and Chen Meili went to Zeng Huihuang's room, leaving the newly reunited family alone.
Lin's mother looked her precious daughter up and down, and seeing that she had not only not lost weight but had also become more rosy-cheeked, she finally felt relieved and sat down to talk.
“Daughter, we just came from Xiao Gu’s place. He’s a good kid. Now that you’re married, live a good life. If you’re bullied, tell your parents and we’ll stand up for you.”
"Mom, Brother Gu is very good to me!"
Wen Yu laughed from the side, "Little sister is protecting him right now."
Lin's father said something fair: "Xiao Gu is alright, but I feel like I've seen him somewhere before, but I just can't remember where he is."
The older brother laughed: "Dad, you might have had too much to drink."
The family chatted and laughed until it was past 10 o'clock. Lin's mother took out 3,000 yuan and gave it to Lin Shanshan: "Daughter, Xiao Gu asked someone to give us 1,200 yuan as a bride price. I'll add a little more as a dowry. Please keep it safe."
Lin Shanshan refused, saying, "Mom, we don't lack money. Please take the dowry I'm giving you."
Lin's mother said, "You should keep some money to yourself while you're in the countryside."
Lin's father also said, "My dear girl, take this. It's a token of our love."
Lin Shanshan then accepted it.
Lin's father and eldest brother went to Liu Jianshe's house, led by Zeng Huihuang.
Lin's mother and sister-in-law slept at the educated youth settlement.
That night, Lin Shanshan, who was already fast asleep, was awakened by a call. Opening her eyes, she saw Meng Po and the Black and White Impermanence standing smiling before her.
Lin Shanshan exclaimed with delight: "Sister Meng Po, Uncle Hei Bai, you've both come today!"
Meng Po smiled and said, "Tomorrow is Xiao Shanshan's wedding ceremony, and we've come to congratulate you. We are all very happy to see you and your destined one finally become husband and wife. Your Uncle Hei Bai has also brought you a great gift."
Lin Shanshan looked up at the Black and White Impermanence, who didn't keep her in suspense. With a wave of their hands, a mirror appeared in mid-air.
Lin Shanshan stared intently and saw that it was the eighteenth level of hell. Yang Wenqing had been tortured beyond recognition, and even the most horrific descriptions could not adequately describe her plight.
The Black and White Impermanence said, "One day in the human world is equivalent to one year in the underworld. She has already spent decades in the eighteenth level of hell, enduring boiling oil, razor blades, and slow slicing—all the tortures available have been used. It is estimated that in a while, her soul will be completely annihilated!"
Meng Po said, "Shanshan, don't worry, this person will disappear from the world forever and will never harm you or your family again."
Lin Shanshan was teary-eyed and too moved to say anything.
Meng Po smiled: "Little Shanshan, tomorrow is your wedding day, don't cry. Smile, look beautiful. We're leaving now, may you be happy forever."
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Early in the morning, Gu Yiye drove Zhang Wei's Hongqi sedan to pick up the bride.
The car was decorated with red ribbons overnight, creating a festive atmosphere.
Gu Yiye got out of the car, holding flowers in his hands, and spoke loudly at the entrance of the educated youth settlement.
"Shanshan, I've come to take you home!"
"Wife, come out and we're getting married!"
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