Zhao Qingju's dowry, under the care of her mother and sister, had already been prepared and placed in a room where no one lived.
In today's society, if a family is marrying off their daughter, in addition to quilts and such, it would be extremely prestigious to have a large dowry such as a sewing machine or a bicycle.
But Zhao Qingju's dowry included a courtyard house, a sewing machine, an imported color TV, a washing machine, a refrigerator, and a complete set of gold and silver jewelry such as necklaces, earrings, rings, and bracelets.
Besides these large items, there are also various daily necessities and countless small items.
Actually, if Zhao Qingju's in-laws hadn't already prepared all the furniture for the wedding room, Mrs. Sun would have wanted to buy some more furniture for her daughter.
However, even these things right now have shocked everyone who saw them.
The dowry was sent to the groom's family the day before the wedding.
When the dowry was revealed, even though Zhao Qingju's husband's family was no ordinary family, they were all stunned.
Their relatives and friends had heard that the bride owned a courtyard house, so they assumed that was all.
I never expected there to be so many big items besides the courtyard house. I suddenly felt that marrying such a wife was definitely worth it.
Zhao Qingju's in-laws, receiving the envy of their relatives and friends, became increasingly satisfied with her.
On the eve of the wedding, the three Zhao sisters and Mrs. Sun stayed together.
"Qingju, you're getting married tomorrow morning and becoming a member of the Wei family. I really can't bear to part with you," Madam Sun said sadly.
Zhao Qingju, who was lying next to her mother, was also a little sad, but she still comforted her mother and said, "Mom, no matter where I marry, I will still be your daughter. If you miss me, I will come back to see you."
"Silly girl," Madam Sun smiled.
Zhao Qinglan and Zhao Qingzhu, who were lying on the other side, also chimed in to lighten the mood.
The mother and her four daughters had a lot of heartfelt conversations. If they didn't have to get up early tomorrow, they might have talked late into the night.
Firecrackers crackled and popped, signaling that the wedding party had arrived outside the door.
The groom, Wei Yaohui, was harassed for quite a while outside the door by his two brothers-in-law and the army of children led by his eldest son.
Since Zhao Qingju has no brothers, her two brothers-in-law, Li Huai and Zhou Jingsheng, have to step up and take on this role.
It was only after Madam Sun gave the order that the new son-in-law was allowed to enter.
The groom's eyes lit up the moment he saw the bride.
The people around started to laugh and jeer.
It's no wonder the groom lost his composure.
In the past, Zhao Qingju dressed very appropriately, but her clothes were not old-fashioned, but they weren't particularly fashionable either, and she didn't know how to do makeup.
But today, she wore a bright red custom-made wedding dress and had her makeup done beautifully. Everyone who saw her today praised her for how beautiful she looked.
This was all thanks to Zhao Qinglan. When her mother came here to help with her sister's wedding, she reminded her that the current policies were more relaxed, and her sister didn't have to dress as formally as before for her wedding.
There are several long-established tailor shops in Beijing that have exceptionally good craftsmanship, and of course, their prices are also quite high.
However, marriage is a once-in-a-lifetime event, so even if it costs more money, it's worth it.
So Mrs. Sun took her daughter to order a wedding dress.
The Wei family also inquired about the wedding dress. After Sun told them where it was made, the Wei family felt relieved.
However, they did not expect the bride's wedding dress to be so outstanding, and the bride became even more beautiful.
As for the makeup, it was done by Zhao Qinglan, the older sister, herself.
Zhao Qinglan was already good at makeup, and as her career developed, she gradually established the image of a strong woman. She would occasionally wear light makeup, and her skills gradually improved.
At least I can definitely give my sister a nice makeup look.
As soon as the groom carried Zhao Qingju out the door, Sun's eyes immediately welled up with tears.
She understood the reasons, but once her daughter got married, many things became more complicated than before.
She was so sad for two reasons: firstly, her youngest daughter had married far away, and secondly, her daughter's in-laws were all around, so she, as the mother of her own family, couldn't interfere in many things.
To prepare for the wedding, the Wei family specially borrowed a 212 Jeep, which was decorated with big red flowers, making it look especially festive.
Although the Wei family's wedding banquet wasn't held at the Beijing Hotel like Zhang Yu's, it was still a well-regarded hotel in Beijing.
Seeing their mother's eyes redden, Zhao Qinglan and Zhao Qingzhu were also somewhat affected by her emotions. However, the two sisters quickly comforted their mother and went to the restaurant together.
Upon arriving at the restaurant, Ms. Sun and her brother sat in the parents' seats as their daughter's elders.
Actually, Zhao Laoda's biological father is still alive, so logically he should be the one to handle his daughter's marriage.
However, none of the Sun family members wanted to inform him.
Even when asked by the Wei family, Zhao Qingju only said that her parents had a bad relationship and that they had cut ties with her father's side.
Fortunately, they still had their uncle, Sun Guangming, so although the Wei family was puzzled, they didn't investigate further.
Although Zhao Qingju's family members were few, the Wei family did not dare to underestimate them because of this. The appearance of her dowry the day before had shocked the entire family.
Looking at the people sitting at the table with the maternal family now, let's not even mention Sun Guangming; the Wei family all know his status.
Zhang Yu, a direct descendant of the Zhang family, had become well-known to the Wei family during the days he had been running errands for the Zhao family.
Moreover, not only Zhang Yu came from the Zhang family today, but his mother also came. It's just that Song Yi had just given birth, otherwise she would definitely have come too.
Li Huai and Zhou Jingsheng, brothers-in-law, were both wearing crisp military uniforms; their ranks could be discerned from their shoulder insignia.
They are both quite young, and their future holds endless possibilities.
In addition to these immediate family and friends, Wei Hong and her roommate Jin Hui also came.
Zhao Qingju didn't have many friends in the capital, so Zhao Qinglan could only ask Wei Hong for help in finding a bridesmaid. That's how Jin Hui ended up being brought along by Wei Hong.
Wei Hong originally didn't want to be a bridesmaid, saying that she was not suitable because she had been married and divorced, but the Zhao family didn't mind, so she was forced to do it.
While the wedding banquet was being held, Wei's relatives and friends were also whispering and discussing the bride's family.
Soon, it was discovered that Zhao Qinglan's older sister also owned a courtyard house in Beijing, that her husband Li Huai was a local Beijing resident and came from a privileged background, and that Jin Hui's impressive family background was also revealed.
Although Zhao Qingju was not a native of Beijing, her relatives and friends from her maternal family were by no means simple.
Actually, the Wei family themselves were also shocked today.
Although the two families had discussed the marriage, they didn't know much about the Zhao sisters. Today, they finally got to know them better.
If you really think about it, apart from not being from the capital, Zhao Qingju is actually no worse than Wei Yaohui in any other aspect.
After a lively and bustling day, once the wedding banquet was over, Zhao Qingju spoke with her family and then left with the Wei family.
There might be some fun and games between Wei's relatives and friends in the bridal chamber that night, but Zhao Qinglan's family members wouldn't be able to participate.
Families celebrating a son's wedding are overjoyed, but many families marrying off their daughters experience sadness at the loss of one of their members.
Zhao Qingju, the last daughter of the Zhao family, will officially become a daughter-in-law of the Wei family after today.
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