Liu Yun was extremely busy at the end of the year. Yu Zhang and Yu Huan were getting married at the end of the year and the beginning of the year, respectively. Yu's second and third sisters-in-law both needed her help with some things, afraid that if she was a little slow, the other would snatch them away. There was nothing she could do, since everything was in short supply at this time! Yu Feng, who had gone to the army, was also getting married. This eldest brother, the biggest troublemaker (twenty-four or twenty-five years old), was getting married, which made Li Juan and Yu's parents very happy. Liu Yun also had to prepare, and she had to prepare carefully. She also had to prepare New Year's goods for the family. So she was busy every day. Fortunately, Yu's parents helped her. For things like New Year's goods, she could just grab them from her space and throw them to Yu's parents. As for other things, she and Yu Qianhe had plenty of year-end benefits. The department store had everything, and she could just ask her colleagues at the sales desk to save some for her. That was the convenience of working here.
Yu Qianhe was also extremely busy. His job was already demanding, but this year he took on many part-time jobs, making him even busier. Seeing that the young couple had both lost weight from being so busy, Yu's mother tried to make them eat different kinds of nourishing food at home every day. Since Liu Yun would replenish their food when they ran out, Yu's mother didn't feel bad knowing that Liu Yun could easily make these things. She cooked a variety of dishes every day, which made the three little gluttons who were at home for winter vacation very happy. They all gained weight during the winter vacation, and even the twins gained quite a bit of weight.
Liu Yun prepared a particularly lavish New Year's feast this year. One night, she told Yu's mother and the others not to wait for her, and she brought back a sheep in the dark. So Yu's father and Yu Qianhe resigned themselves to slaughtering the sheep that night. However, Yu Qianhe was busy with work and only dealt with the eldest brother that night. He only slaughtered the sheep and removed its wool. Yu's father would take his time to deal with the rest the next day.
Yu's father was also a glutton. Whenever there was delicious food, especially his favorites, he would never be afraid of trouble and would even take the initiative to cook. This was something Liu Yun gradually observed.
When Sister-in-law Yu the Second and Third Sister-in-law Yu learned that Liu Yun could get her hands on mutton, they both asked for some. After all, having mutton at the wedding banquet would be a real status symbol. But there was nothing they could do. Each of them could only ask for half a sheep, and she couldn't provide any. She only had a dozen or so sheep, and Liu Jing had taken four of them a while ago. She couldn't give any more of the rest because she had to keep feeding them. So they were late for this sheep. Her family had eaten it for several meals and made a lot of cured meat. They had also given a lot to Liu's mother and Cheng Ke, so there wasn't much left.
Of the three who were getting married, Yu Feng was the first to prepare. He was in the navy in the south, so he had to be well-prepared this time. After all, he had helped Liu Yun get a lot of tropical fruit seedlings, so her space was now full of varieties, including longan, lychee, pineapple, and so on. However, she only dared to eat these fresh ones secretly in her space, and what she took out were all dried ones.
There's definitely plenty of fruit and seafood there, so dried fruit isn't necessary. The girl's in the performing arts troupe, so we can focus on that. Although it's not too cold in the south, and sweaters aren't essential, the troupe members will be traveling a lot, so they'll still need them. Scarves, sweaters, and a wool coat made by Cheng Ke are all prepared. Cheng Ke also made two skirts, one for summer and one to wear with the coat in autumn—it'll be a matching set anyway. Small leather shoes are also included. Skincare products, lipstick, a sailor shirt, and fabric that Yu Qian brought back from Shanghai are also included. The dowry is also sixty yuan, since that's the same amount given to Yu Mian back then, although part of it was to cover the price difference for ginseng, it was originally agreed to be a dowry. Some preserved vegetables will be prepared for Yu Feng and then sent out. Hopefully, he can find her more things to enrich her space, since going out is so difficult these days. She even wants to try raising seafood in the lake in her space! Unfortunately, that will have to wait more than ten years.
The things that Sister-in-law Yu the Second and Sister-in-law Yu wanted were easy to find. Most of the vegetables, except for pork, were available in the store. They had to get the pork themselves, as it was impossible for her to do everything for them. Most of the other things could be bought at the department store, and she had stock at home for anything that wasn't available there.
As for gifts, that's easy to say. When she and Yu Qian got married, they both gave ten yuan. They did the same when Yu Mian got married. Li Juan also only planned to give ten yuan, so ten yuan was enough for them. As for gifts, each person could give a thermos and a pair of ceramic cups, and the bride could also receive a piece of bright-colored fabric.
It wasn't that Liu Yun was biased or materialistic; it was just that this was how much they gave when she and Yu Qianwu got married, and she even gave more than they had at the time. But Li Juan and Yu Qianwu were different. They gave her a lot for her wedding and when she had children. For example, when she gave birth to triplets and twins, the couple sent her six cans of malted milk powder. If Yu Qianwu hadn't been a military officer, he wouldn't have been able to buy that much. Malted milk powder not only required coupons but was also expensive, ranging from forty to fifty yuan per can depending on the location. They also sent not only baby formula but also formula for adults. Liu Yun couldn't have gotten that much of these things herself. Luckily, they sent a lot; otherwise, with so many children, there wouldn't have been enough formula. This is why Liu Yun later raised sheep, but unfortunately, she didn't need them; Yu's father had bought them in advance. They also gave her a lot for her wedding, and even gave each of the triplets and twins twenty yuan. So it's not that Liu Yun is materialistic or a saint; it's just that sincerity begets sincerity. Otherwise, Liu Yun wouldn't always go to such lengths, carrying so many bags and racking her brains. She's not a saint. Although she has a lot of things and nowhere to put them, she'd rather let some things rot than give them away casually. After all, a little kindness is appreciated, but too much kindness breeds resentment.
The things that Sister-in-law Yu wanted were easy to prepare. They needed to set up about six tables. Since she also wanted to eat, she ordered ten rabbits, ten chickens, eight fish, four catties of dried mushrooms, ten catties of melon seeds, six catties of peanuts, and various dried vegetables.
In fact, Liu Yun could tell that she was being asked to handle even the New Year's goods. It was just that she could free up some of the space's inventory, and since she had already done it, there was no harm in taking a little more. However, she declined when asked to buy candy or something similar. She was really being used as a laborer.
Seeing what Yu Ersao was doing, Liu Yun agreed and quickly asked for it too. They had originally agreed to send it to her after the New Year, but now she asked for it in advance, saying that she was afraid of causing Yu Ersao trouble twice. This was obviously using Yu Ersao as labor to buy New Year's goods! Moreover, if she went to buy these things herself, she might not be able to buy them, and even if she did, she would have to wait in line for a long time and squeeze through the crowd. It's not as good as having it delivered to her door now.
Liu Yun saw right through their ulterior motives, but said nothing. Yu's mother rolled her eyes, but seeing that Liu Yun didn't say anything, she remained silent as well.
Yu Qian was furious when he saw their expressions. Actually, Liu Yun didn't think much of it. Anyway, she had refused the others, and there was still room for the rest. She could just grab them and send them over. Selling them to Liu Jing was the same as selling them to them.
But Yu Qianhe was unaware of this and was still indignant. "Tomorrow I'll go and tell my second brother and the others that I can't buy that many. I'll just say that I bought them myself and that I'll bring them enough for the banquet. This is clearly treating you like a laborer!"
Liu Yun rubbed the dog's head. "It's okay. Don't upset them on such a joyous occasion. We'll have to buy things sooner or later anyway, and we'll buy our own New Year's goods too! Let's just do it together. Don't hurt your brotherly relationship."
No matter what Liu Yun said or how indignant Yu Qianhe was, he had never ordered his own wife around, but the two of them were ordering her around with a perfectly justified attitude.
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