In October, Xiang Liguo's engagement date was announced, and time flew by and it was November.
November 11th, Chen Sanni’s wedding.
According to local customs, couples cannot get married in the same year, but Chen Sanni's case is special. Her younger brother set the date first, and the Ming family also hopes to have a daughter-in-law soon.
So, taking advantage of July 20th, Chen Sanni's birthday, the two families announced the date of engagement, and November 11th was Mingsen's birthday, so they decided to hold the wedding on that day.
As the future daughter-in-law, Xiang Meimei went to Chen Sanni's engagement house on July 20th to announce her engagement date. She gave Chen Sanni a set of blouse that she made herself.
After all, Chen Sanni was quite considerate and gave Xiang Meimei a thermos in the most popular bright red color. She thought about it and decided that the only gift that could match her return gift was a dress.
On November 10th, which was a Saturday, Xiang Meimei took the afternoon off and rushed to put on makeup for Chen Sanni.
She is about to marry Chen Wei, who is Chen Sanni's family, so it is only natural for her to add makeup to her third sister.
Chen Wei also took a leave of absence. He came to pick up Xiang Meimei to buy gifts for her dowry. Since they were going to be a family soon, it was better to discuss the gifts beforehand.
"Awei, what do you think we should give as a gift?" Xiang Meimei sat on the back seat of the bicycle, thought for a while, and asked Chen Wei's opinion first.
Chen Wei pedaled his bicycle twice. "Anything is fine. A thermos? I saw my cousin gave this to my cousin when he was adding makeup to her."
"That's fine, but when we got engaged, Third Sister gave me one. If I give it back, it's like I'm just passing it on. That's not okay."
Chen Wei thought again: "What about clothes? Jewelry? I can't give them anything too expensive."
Xiang Meimei counted on her fingers: "I gave clothes to Bragi, and I bought lotus earrings for my third sister when she proposed to me. I also gave her shoes."
"What can I give you? You've already given me so much! I've never accepted so many things from you!"
A acetic acid smell permeated the air.
Xiang Meimei had no choice but to comfort him: "Hey, let's talk business. Are you not happy with my huge dowry? Think about what to give me first."
"Whatever. I don't understand girls' thoughts anyway. As long as you like it, it's fine."
Xiang Meimei hit him hard: "Why are you so careless? This is your sister, shouldn't you two have a good relationship?"
Chen Sanni and Chen Wei are only one year apart in age. Logically speaking, they are siblings and their relationship should not be too bad.
As the bicycle was going down a small slope, Chen Wei turned his head to explain to Xiang Meimei:
"My relationship with Third Sister is average. If you like her, give her something more expensive. If not, anything is fine. Besides, all the relatives are here, so it wouldn't be nice to give her an expensive gift."
He had received the most cold stares from Chen Sanni since he was a child. When he grew up, he realized that it was due to gender inequality, but the relationship between the two could not be healed.
Xiang Meimei nodded thoughtfully: "Okay, it's really embarrassing if it's too expensive. How about we buy a pair of enamel washbasins?"
"Okay, I'll do as you say."
The two went to the department store and bought a pair of Double Happiness enamel washbasins, and also bought two towels.
When she returned to the Chen family, many aunts, sisters-in-law, and cousins had already come to Chen Sanni's room. They were all elders who came to add makeup.
When they saw Chen Wei coming, everyone praised him and also praised Xiang Meimei, their future daughter-in-law.
After all, everyone knew that Chen Wei was promoted to supervisor. It was impossible for a 19-year-old young man not to curry favor with such a relative because he was promoted exceptionally.
Chen Wei couldn't do anything about it, so he took Xiang Meimei to call all the relatives and quickly withdrew from the battlefield of women.
Xiang Meimei placed the enamel washbasin and towel on the dowry box and said, "Congratulations, Third Sister, on your marriage. Awei and I bought you a pair of washbasins. Don't think the gift is too small."
"No, no, Meimei, you've done a great job. I also wish you all the best in your wedding at the end of the year. Mingsen and I will come to the wedding together then."
Chen Sanni, with a rosy face, has been taking good care of herself recently and exudes happiness.
With so many relatives present, it was impossible for the two of them to have a long conversation. They exchanged a few words with Meimei and then went out to look for Chen Wei.
There were always relatives coming to the house to add to the family's wealth, so Mother Chen prepared fried rice soaked in water with some sugar sprinkled on it for them, and each person had a bowl as a treat.
Seeing that she was too busy, Xiang Meimei went to help boil some water. It was better than being caught by relatives to chat.
Chen Wei immediately went over to help. He was not used to the chatter of these aunties. It was already annoying enough to have so much data in the laboratory, but it was still nothing compared to this complicated scene.
The young couple was busy, so there were fewer relatives who wanted to get close to them. After they said hello, there were people waiting for tea behind them, so they could only reluctantly step aside.
They were busy until almost dinner time in the afternoon, when all the people who came to add makeup went home one after another, and the Chen family finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Chen Sanni's face was frozen with laughter in the room. She rubbed her face and said, "Mom, this is the first time I know we have so many relatives."
"Who says it's not her? I've never seen her before," Aunt Chen pounded her waist. "Oh my God, even my third aunt's niece is here. How can I recognize her?"
She was completely bewildered by what she heard. There were so many people she didn't recognize that she could only carefully record the gifts they sent her.
"Mom, let me help you cook. What are we having for dinner today?"
Aunt Chen stopped her: "Go call all your uncles and aunts and have them come to our house for dinner in an hour. They will help you move your dowry tomorrow, so they must have a good meal."
"Oh, okay, I'll go now."
Chen Sanni was also unambiguous and said to Chen Wei and Xiang Meimei, "Brother and sister, please lend me your bicycle. My uncle's house is a bit far away."
"Okay, Third Sister, be careful on the road and ride slowly." Xiang Meimei agreed immediately.
It is convenient for both others and yourself. This bicycle is not needed now, so Chen Sanni can ride it if she needs it.
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