"What delicious food are these? They smell so good." Aunt Li next door sniffed.
"Look at how greedy you are. The food will be served soon." Aunt Chen next to her laughed.
Many people were holding their stomachs and looking forward to it. It was a rare happy event in the village. Many people had empty stomachs last night and wanted to eat something delicious at noon today.
Aunt Zhang, who was good friends with Li Xiu Lian, was also busy inside and outside the house, cutting vegetables, cooking, and helping to greet the guests.
There are seven dishes in total on today's banquet, including stir-fried ham with bamboo shoots, shredded pork with sauerkraut, bacon and sausage, braised chicken, stir-fried shredded potatoes, stir-fried shredded potatoes, and the previously pickled fish. There are also steamed buns in the steamer, so all in all, meat dishes account for the majority.
Dishes were served on the table, and the rich and tempting dishes almost made people stare blankly.
"Oh my goodness, there are so many delicious foods, right? There's fish, meat, and chicken. I haven't eaten so well during the Chinese New Year. The Su family is really rich."
"Fortunately, I didn't eat anything this morning, so I came here on an empty stomach."
"I even skipped half a bowl last night."
"Hurry, hurry, everyone, start eating."
Who can resist such a delicious meal on the table? Everyone started eating like swords flashing, and a bloodless fight began.
Everyone was eating enthusiastically outside, but Su Congjun was very anxious inside. He looked at his watch, which was the watch his family bought for him as a wedding gift.
It was almost twelve o'clock, and the auspicious time was eight minutes past twelve. He was nervous and expectant, and kept looking into the room.
Zhang Xinlan laughed, "Look, Congjun's eyes almost want to drill into the hole, so excited, tsk."
"I'm getting married, of course I'm excited." Qin Ying also laughed.
Seeing that the clock was almost reaching five minutes past twelve, Su Congjun nodded to his father Su Aiguo who was standing at the door, and Su Aiguo understood what he meant.
He stood in front of the crowd and saw that Su Aiguo seemed to be about to speak. The villagers who were eating happily raised their heads and quieted down.
Su Aiguo said with a bright smile: "Today is the wedding day of our family's Congjun and Wen family's daughter Wen Sisi. Welcome everyone to come, and thank you for your congratulations. Let's eat and drink well today."
"Groom, where's the bride?" someone immediately started to shout, "Why don't you come out and let us see her?"
"That's right, I've been waiting for a long time."
Wu Guixiang glanced at the person who spoke and said, "Have you been waiting for dinner for a long time?"
"It will be out soon, don't worry." Su Aiguo said happily.
The door opened and Su Qingyun walked out with the bride. Su Congjun's eyes widened almost instantly. Wen Sisi was wearing a red dress, with two shiny braids, red lips and white teeth, and a shy smile on her face. She slowly walked towards him.
"Brother, Sister Sisi is left to you." Su Qingyun winked and put Wen Sisi's hand in Su Congjun's.
Mother Wen almost burst into tears again when she looked at her beautiful daughter. Wen Kaifu couldn't help but have red eyes. He turned his head away and wiped the corners of his eyes.
Su Congjun walked out of the house holding Wen Sisi's hand and stood next to his father, looking like a perfect couple. His father proudly introduced them, "Today's two newcomers have arrived!"
Everyone stared with wide eyes and praised him.
"Oh, this girl is so pretty, she's lucky to be in the army!"
"This city girl is different. She looks so gentle and kind. Really nice."
"People who join the army are also very spirited. These two children are really a good match standing together."
Su Congwu stood in a corner of the yard and lit firecrackers. The crackling sound of firecrackers spread far away, and Su Congjun and Wen Sisi's smiles became wider.
At this moment, the two of them had a real feeling that they were really married!
Although all the ceremonies are simple and there is no worship of heaven and earth, tea must still be served to the parents of both sides.
Su Aiguo, Li Xiulian and Wen's parents sat upright, and the servant Su Congwu came over with a large tray with four cups of tea on it.
Su Congjun picked up a cup first and toasted his master. The address had changed. He said respectfully, "Dad."
"Okay." Wen Kaifu said concisely, took the tea, took a sip, and handed him a red envelope.
"Mom." Su Congjun handed the tea to Wen's mother again.
With red eyes, Wen's mother said "OK" and handed a red envelope to Su Congjun as usual.
It was Wen Sisi's turn. She took a cup of tea, offered it with both hands, and handed it to Su Aiguo first. She blushed and whispered, "Dad, have some tea."
"Oh!" Su Aiguo answered loudly, obviously very satisfied with his daughter-in-law. He happily took the tea and drank it directly, then took out a thick red envelope from his pocket and handed it to Wen Sisi.
"Thank you, Dad."
"Mom, have some tea." Wen Sisi offered Li Xiu Lian a cup of tea with both hands. Li Xiu Lian was all smiles, and the word "satisfaction" was almost written on her face. This daughter-in-law was beautiful, capable and sensible, which was exactly what she wanted. Of course, the most important thing was that she had a good relationship with the army, and the two children had a lot in common.
"Okay, okay." Li Xiu Lian smiled so hard that she could hardly close her mouth, and stuffed a thick red envelope into Wen Sisi's hand.
"Thank you, mother."
Everyone who saw this scene smiled and started whispering.
"How much do you think the Su family's compensation for changing their words is? It looks so thick."
"It should be a few dollars more. I heard that the Su family gave a betrothal gift of 66 dollars."
"Hiss! So much! This banquet must have cost a fortune. The Su family is really generous."
"He's marrying a city girl, an only daughter, so shouldn't he be more generous?"
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