Zhang Weifang drifted off to sleep.
Zhang Miao had just woken up. She had been listening intently, worried that Hua Kai might be bullied. Hearing that Hua Kai was alright, she was able to fall asleep peacefully.
Li Xiang's sleep quality was completely unaffected; he slept soundly.
The next day, besides studying, Hua Kai started drawing sofa blueprints and developing sales plans, which she could do with Ye Yifan when she had time.
Soon it was Hua Lin's wedding day. Hua Kai took the night before and went home with her older brother, Hua Qingyi.
Just then, Gu Lanyan finished making all the clothes for her. Hua Kai was ready to make a dazzling appearance and ruin Hua Lin's wedding. Hahaha, who told you to be so mean? I'm going to take my revenge.
Of course, today we not only need to strike at Hua Lin, but also at Zheng Shuzhen. We need to make a respectable appearance for our own family and make our stepmother-in-law suffer.
On the morning of Hua Lin's wedding, Hua Kai and his family went to their second uncle Hua Wanhe's house early in the morning.
It was bustling here too, with the families of the third and fourth uncles all present. Of course, Hua Zhongzhi and Zheng Shuzhen had arrived even earlier, as if they hadn't slept at all the night before.
Although they were not entirely satisfied with the marriage, it was the first wedding of the Hua family's grandchildren, and Hua Zhongzhi valued his reputation, so he took it very seriously today.
At this moment, Hua Wanhe's house was full of people, including many from Huo Yanping's family and neighbors who came to help.
However, as soon as Hua Kai entered the courtyard, she attracted everyone's attention, especially because of her beautiful outfit. Young women and married women alike came over to ask where she bought it.
Hua Kai said she looked at the photos in the book and asked Gu Lanyan to make it for her. If everyone likes it, they can ask Gu Lanyan for the design and make it themselves.
Hearing this, everyone was happy. They chatted about how beautiful Huakai's hair was, her pants, her shirt, and everything about her was novel. Every woman who loves beauty would want to know where she bought them.
Zheng Shuzhen was inside the house, looking for someone to help her get the wedding basin. When she called out, no one was inside, so she came out. When she saw everyone gathered around Huakai, who looked so beautiful today, she felt as if her chest was stuffed with cotton, and she felt extremely uncomfortable.
She said to Gu Lanyan, "Eldest daughter-in-law, are you here to help or to cause trouble? The wedding is about to take place, what are you doing?"
Gu Lanyan said, "Mother, everyone is happy on this joyous day. Let's chat a bit more when we meet. If you need anything, just let me know."
The current Gu Lanyan is completely different from before. She and Hua Wanjiang have different personalities. Hua Wanjiang was oppressed by his stepmother since childhood and developed a habit of it. Gu Lanyan, on the other hand, only gradually lost her edge after marrying Hua Wanjiang. But now she has stood up again. In addition, she has met more people at the market and talked more, so she has changed quickly. Now she can talk and is not bullied.
Hua Kai almost laughed as she listened to Gu Lanyan's words, because this was the kind of mother she wanted to see. She had worried about her family before, but now she was completely free of worry.
These words left Zheng Shuzhen speechless and unable to say anything more difficult. She could only say, "It's all been ordered so that someone can carry the wedding basin. Let's not make things chaotic later."
Gu Lanyan said, "Whether I should take the first bite or start the first bite is up to you, Mother."
Zheng Shuzhen found it disgusting to hear Gu Lanyan calling her "mother" repeatedly, but with so many people watching, could she really stop her? If she were to argue about this, what would others think, and she would become the target of everyone's criticism.
She could only say, "You can take it. You have both a son and a daughter, but if the flower blooms, it's still a child. It's not a good omen."
Hua Kai said, "Grandma, I got first place in my grade in the midterm exams. The teacher said I'm guaranteed to get into a good university. Is that a good omen?"
She looked at Zheng Shuzhen with her innocent big eyes, as if to say, "I'm just trying to annoy you."
When people around heard that Hua Kai had gotten first place, they all looked at her with envy. The news spread throughout the courtyard, so many people started asking about Hua Wanjiang and Gu Lanyan and how they educated their child. Who wouldn't want to raise a college prospect?
Zheng Shuzhen was so angry she almost vomited blood: "Don't use the child, let your mother take it."
Hua Kai nodded: "Okay, then I'll go inside and see the bride."
At this point, no one spoke to Zheng Shuzhen and the others, because they had only come to join in the fun. But if their own children could do well in their studies, that would be the real deal. And if they were thinking about their children going to university in the future, who wouldn't want to talk to the parents of university students?
Hua Qingyi is different now than before. He used to be a good-looking young man, but he was thin, poorly dressed, and didn't take care of himself. He looked quite ordinary. But now he dresses well, eats well, and has gained more experience. His temperament is different now, and many families with daughters go over to ask him all sorts of questions.
Hua Qingyang was still young, so he went off to play with some other children his age.
Hua Kai entered the house and looked at Hua Lin sitting on the kang (a heated brick bed). It was really quite interesting; she had never seen a wedding like this before. This was her first time.
At this moment, Hua Lin was wearing a red woolen suit, a plastic headpiece, and exaggerated makeup. Her corsage read "Bride." She was sitting cross-legged on a red cushion.
As Hua Kai looked at Hua Lin, Hua Lin also looked at Hua Kai. Hua Kai wasn't wearing makeup, not even lipstick. Her hair was just a simple ponytail, her white shirt collar was clean, and her trench coat was simple and elegant. In fact, none of her individual items seemed particularly special, but when put together, they looked beautiful. She looked like someone who had stepped out of a painting.
Looking at herself, she felt that although she was the bride, she was not as beautiful as the flowers, which made her very uncomfortable.
Hua Kai was delighted to see Hua Lin's angry face and sat down next to her, saying, "Sister Lin Lin looks so beautiful today. Congratulations on starting a new and happy life with Sister Lin Lin."
Hua Lin was so angry that the veins on her neck were bulging, but she couldn't get angry now because it was her big day. If she got into a fight with Hua Kai, it wouldn't do her any good.
Furthermore, Hua Kai's words are so well-written that there's not a single flaw in them. If I were to say something, it would be considered unreasonable.
She could only manage a weak "Thank you," and then fall silent.
At this moment, Zheng Shuzhen also came over. She was afraid that Hua Lin would lose her temper and make a scene, so she said to Hua Kai, "Hua Kai, you go out first. Your sister Linlin is getting married and is feeling sad. Let her have some peace and quiet."
Having said what she needed to say, Hua Kai nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go to the yard and see if there's anything I can help with." With that, she skipped out.
She had only been gone a short while when she saw Hua Chongzhi leading Hua Wanhu and Hua Wanhai jogging out to meet him.
Hua Kai knew that a guest had arrived, and one of considerable status at that, so she followed him to the door to take a look.
All that could be seen was a woman in her thirties calling Hua Chongzhi "father," and a boy of about seven or eight years old whom she was leading calling Hua Chongzhi "grandfather."
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