After the Wu family left, everyone in the compound still felt a little reluctant to leave. The most lively family in the compound was the Li family, who would make a fuss whenever they had nothing to do. No one else's life was as exciting as theirs.
"When does Uncle Ge start dinner?" Li Mancang asked leisurely, seeing that everyone was still waiting.
"Oh shit!" Uncle Ge slapped his thigh. He was so busy watching the fun that the dishes haven't even been cooked yet!
Aunt Yuan was used to being alone. People in the courtyard where she used to live thought she was unlucky and didn't interact with her much, so she didn't really join in the fun. Today, she was so addicted to watching that she forgot about her business.
Wu Zhiqiu also hurried to help. Da La Ba came back a little late and missed the excitement. It was a pity that he didn't get the first-hand information. Yi Dongsheng and Zeng Yuhua also came.
Everyone in the courtyard arrived. Sister Liu was the chef, Wu Zhiqiu, the loudspeaker, and Zeng Yuhua were helping in the kitchen. Aunt Yuan wanted to help but was rejected by everyone. She said that after being a bride at such an old age, she should just take a good rest.
Aunt Yuan felt a little embarrassed. She could see that the neighbors in the courtyard all got along well with each other. Although they were having fun watching the excitement just now, they had no ill intentions. If something happened, the neighbors would really come forward to help.
It is a blessing for an old couple like them without children to have so many good neighbors.
There are not so many good neighbors. They are earned through daily interactions.
Uncle Ge prepared three dishes at once, braised pork, big plate chicken, braised crucian carp with soybean sauce, four-happiness meatballs, shredded pork with Beijing soybean sauce, and a mixed cold dish.
Some of the dishes were quite good, and it was obvious that Mr. Ge really put a lot of effort into them.
There were two tables in the courtyard, one for men and one for women. It was hot in October, so they set up the table in the yard. Uncle Ge also called the younger generation from Uncle Zhang's family and Uncle Yu's family. The yard was bustling with activity.
The old man came over now. He had just fallen asleep in the rocking chair.
Everyone gave gifts. Wu Zhiqiu prepared a pair of thermoses, and the old lady prepared a pair of enamel washbasins, both of which were prepared yesterday.
Da Laba gave a pair of enamel cups and a pair of enamel fruit plates, Aunt Zhang gave a pair of pillows and a bed sheet, and Sister Liu gave a set of quilt covers. Usually, these enamel products have double happiness mandarin ducks on them, which are quite festive. The bed sheets and pillowcases are embroidered with mandarin ducks playing in the water, which is very suitable for weddings.
The old man brought two bottles of Xifeng wine. After all, he is his younger brother. Since the sister-in-law has expressed her gratitude, the elder brother has to express his gratitude as well.
The Yi family gave two bags of Yi candy, which was a lot less than other people's gifts, but they had just moved in and didn't have such deep feelings for each other, so they just gave gifts according to what other neighbors would give.
Uncle Ge bared his big teeth, put the gifts away, and prepared to start eating. Uncle Ge and Aunt Yuan were both wearing new clothes, with smiles on their faces.
Just when everyone was about to raise their glasses to celebrate, Wu Lidong and the police arrived.
Wu Zhiqiu really wanted to go over and slap his sister twice. She was like a mangy dog and kept nagging him.
"Uncle Ge, Aunt Yuan wishes you a happy wedding. Something happened at home and I'll go take care of it." Wu Zhiqiu didn't want to disturb Uncle Ge's belated happiness, so he stood up and walked over.
"Uncle Ge, Grandma Yuan, I wish you a happy wedding!" The third child also quickly stood up and followed his mother. He knew the most about what happened today.
Li Mancang also quickly stood up and followed him. "Come here right away!" Uncle Ge shouted, craning his neck.
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