Chapter 475: A Marriage, a Request
Chen Baoguo was really efficient in his work. He led the wedding procession to send Chen Fangfang all the way to the Song family.
This was Bai Wei's first time visiting the Song family. At this time, most houses were still mud houses, but the Song family had already built a brick and tile house, which looked much more grand than other houses in Hechuan Village.
When Song Qinian was working in the army, he sent most of the money he saved back home.
Shen Cuiyu was not idle. She used the money to renovate her house, hoping to make a name for herself and be looked up to by others.
"Qi Fu, think about this again..."
Seeing that Song Qi Fu was about to take Chen Fang Fang home, Shen Cui Yu wanted to persuade him, but Song Qi Fu ignored her and took Chen Fang Fang home.
Along the way, Song Qifu held Chen Fangfang's hand and walked home, and countless past memories flashed through his mind.
Chen Fangfang carried him to the clinic on a rainy day when he had a fever...
The silly Song Qifu wanted to eat popsicles, so Chen Fangfang saved money to buy him one.
Those past scenes impacted Song Qifu's nerves. He held Chen Fangfang's hand tighter and tighter.
"Okay, okay, my dear relatives, it seems that our fate is not over yet, and we can still be relatives again."
Chen Baoguo walked into the Song family courtyard with a joyful face.
Shen Cuiyu was holding back a lot of anger in her heart and didn't want to say anything, but Song Wanzong smiled and said.
"As long as the two children are willing to be together, that's a good thing."
After hearing what Song Wanzong said, Shen Cuiyu immediately rolled her eyes at him.
"Okay, okay, of course."
Chen Baoguo nodded and said with a smile, "My dear relatives, when our Fangfang got married last time, she didn't have any wedding ceremonies. Today happens to be a good day since everyone is here. I'll pay for it and we'll have a banquet and invite the whole village to have a meal and have fun!"
As soon as these words came out, Shen Cuiyu immediately became unhappy.
"Village Chief, this banquet can't be arranged just by saying so. Besides, the money..."
"I'll pay for everything! It's just a matter of finding a cook. I'll give the order and everyone in the village will come to help. Let's do it today!"
As soon as Chen Baoguo spoke, the matter was really taken care of.
Even Bai Wei didn't expect that they came back to pick up Chen Fangfang, but in the blink of an eye, they actually held a wedding for Song Qifu and Chen Fangfang.
Chen Baoguo is worthy of being the village chief. Under his invitation, quite a few people came and started the event at the Song family.
Shen Cuiyu looked reluctant, but the other party was Chen Baoguo, and she had no right to refuse.
They could only watch helplessly as the table was set up in the yard. Chen Baoguo was still busy arranging the wedding ceremony for Song Qifu and Chen Fangfang.
First bow to heaven and earth, second bow to parents, and then husband and wife bow to each other!
Chen Fangfang was dazed when she was greeting Song Qifu.
She had a red veil on her head, and she had no idea what Song Qifu was thinking. He never stopped her from beginning to end, and silently followed Chen Baoguo's arrangements and held the wedding ceremony with her.
"Mom!!! Look at Dad, what on earth is he thinking!"
Chen Fangling stood in the yard and watched Chen Fangfang and Song Qifu get married with her own eyes, and she couldn't stop the hatred on her face.
Liu Panying also looked helpless. "Your father has already arranged for someone to cancel the engagement for Old Chen. We don't know what's going on there yet. Now that the Song family is getting married, what can I do?"
Liu Panying shook her head. Chen Baoguo had set his mind on Song Qifu and insisted on canceling the marriage proposal with Old Chen's family. She had no choice at all.
"Sister Bai Wei, I... you said that Song Qifu just wanted to help Chen Fangfang, right?"
Among the people in the audience, the most helpless one was Hu Sandui.
He watched Song Qifu and Chen Fangfang get married, but he had no right to step forward to stop them.
After thinking for a long time, Hu Sandui could only pull Bai Wei aside and ask a question.
"I think...right..."
Bai Wei looked at Hu Sandui's expectant eyes and didn't know how to answer him.
Song Qifu was so determined to divorce Chen Fangfang before, but now he suddenly regrets it. Thinking about it, he probably just wants to pull her out of the Chen family's fire pit.
"Yes, yes, definitely."
Hu Sandui could only comfort himself in this way, but his expression was full of helplessness.
The whole courtyard was filled with the sound of gongs and drums. The happiest person was Chen Baoguo, who invited everyone in the village to have a drink together.
When the people in the village learned that Song Qifu had not only recovered but was staying in Kyoto to study and was about to be admitted to university, they all gathered around Shen Cuiyu to celebrate.
"Cui Yu, I knew you were capable! Each of your sons is more talented than the last!"
"That's right. I think Qi Fu is a lucky guy."
"You are now related to the village chief. It is really a double blessing. I hope you can get into college in the future. When you become a college student, don't forget the people in our village."
In the past, no one in the village took Shen Cuiyu seriously.
Even if Song Qinian became the head of the group, after all, he still had a silly son at home, and everyone would make a few jokes.
Shen Cuiyu had never been so proud as she was now. Although she still minded that Song Qifu was with Chen Fangfang again, the scenery in front of her made her smile.
"Of course my son is capable! When he becomes a college student, he will become a high-ranking official!"
After listening to Shen Cuiyu's words, everyone started to praise her.
"That's not true! Qi Nian became a general, Qi Fu became a high-ranking official, you are a family that is really capable!"
"The village chief has good vision. He let Fangfang marry Qifu very early."
"Indeed, look at this couple, they are truly a match made in heaven."
The people in the village not only praised Shen Cuiyu, but also included Chen Baoguo.
Chen Baoguo, whose face was red from drinking, spoke staggeringly while holding his wine glass.
"Of course... Of course! I, Chen Baoguo, have long seen what kind of person I am. I pray that this boy is blessed. Otherwise, how can I marry my precious daughter to him? Pray! You must be good to Fangfang in the future."
Chen Baoguo patted Song Qifu's shoulder and said something while burping.
He said this in a very nice way, as if he had forgotten all about marrying Chen Fangfang to Old Chen today.
The people in the village were all smart and no one mentioned this matter.
The banquet lasted until everyone had left. When only the Song and Chen families were left in the yard, Chen Baoguo sat on a stool, stroking his stomach and reeking of alcohol while pointing at Chen Fangfang.
"Fangfang, you married Qi Fu, it's a blessing you earned through many lifetimes of hard work. From now on, you have to put him first in everything and never get angry with him! Don't even mention divorce anymore, understand?"
Chen Fangfang stood beside Song Qifu and looked at his expression, but found that she could not see any clues at all.
Instead, Chen Fangling snorted coldly and said.
"Now that Song Qifu has such ability, will she be willing to leave?"
Chen Baoguo glanced at Chen Fangling, stood up shakily, walked to Song Qifu and patted him on the shoulder.
"Qi Fu, when you said you wanted a divorce, we in the Chen family never complained. When you said you didn't want a divorce, I sent Fang Fang back to you and even held a decent wedding for you. You understand this feeling in your heart, right?"
Song Qifu did not respond, but just looked at Chen Baoguo indifferently.
"Uncle Chen, what do you want?"
Until now, he still called Chen Baoguo "Dad", but Chen Baoguo didn't care about it. He smiled and pointed at Chen Fangling and said.
"I only have one request. When you return to Kyoto this time, bring Fang Ling back with you."