Although everyone was delayed for a while because of Wu Cheng's farce, the troops in front did not go very far.
It's important to understand that four bicycles and one oxcart cannot carry too many people.
Because the oxcart was loaded with dowry cabinets and other items, only three elderly people and Liu Dazhu's two grandsons were sitting on it.
Everyone else walked.
Among the several bicycles accompanying the bride, Song Jingzhou carried Su Qingci, while Liu Dazhu rode his own bicycle with his older sister who was getting married.
Wang Dachui was carrying Wang Guoqing, while Liu Siqing was riding Su Qingci's bicycle with Feng Jianjun on the back.
The Zhou family indeed attached great importance to this marriage. People at the village entrance had already calculated the time and were welcoming them early with firecrackers on sticks.
A sharp-eyed member pointed to the approaching group in the distance and exclaimed, "Look everyone! There they are!"
"They're here, they're finally here."
"Wow, this is quite a grand affair."
"Of course, the Zhou family went to great lengths to marry this woman. They followed the ancestral rules step by step and went through so many formalities. The woman must be very precious."
"It's definitely not comparable to those people who just meet once, exchange a few words, and then show up with a bag on their own."
"As the old saying goes, only a woman who has been begged to marry you several times is a wife, and only then is she precious. Those who come with you are just concubines, and are worthless."
"Stop talking, stop talking, they're here, they're here! Quickly light the firecrackers and run ahead to greet them."
The wedding procession slowly entered the village following the groom Zhou Liang's bicycle.
The crackling sound of firecrackers rang out, and commune members stood on both sides of the road watching the excitement.
The story of Zhou Jiahua spending a fortune to marry the bride from Gaotang Brigade had already been widely circulated.
So much so that the members of the team were even more curious about the bride, and they all came out to see the spectacle despite the cold weather.
Of course, the bride really opened their eyes.
A cartload of dowry items, decorated with red "double happiness" characters, caused a stir throughout the entire Liantang brigade!
"My goodness, did they move their whole house here?"
"Look, look! Not to mention the cabinets, they've even been painted! There are new quilts on them, and even a thermos and a flashlight!"
"And what about the enamel basin and the towel? And are those new clothes folded up and placed on the small square table?"
Curious commune members followed the oxcart, examining each of the dowry items laid out on it.
"My God, what kind of family is this? They're willing to give this to their daughter?"
"Even sons in my family don't get a chance to be treated the same way."
"This wife is definitely worth the investment. No wonder the Zhou family was willing to spend so much to marry her off."
"What's this?"
"All you do is stare at what's right in front of you. Did you notice? There are four bicycles that have come to escort the bride."
"Four bikes! How many bicycles are there in our town? Zhou Liang had to beg and plead to borrow two bikes just to save face when he went to pick up his bride."
"So, according to you, this new bride is marrying down!"
"Hehe, that's hard to say. I heard that the bride's brothers both work in the township government and are on government-supplied food!"
Wow~ Such a big background?
"So, aren't all the people who came to escort the bride town leaders?"
"Hey, you know what, I think those guys on bikes are the leaders who often patrol the town."
"Hurry back and tell Uncle Zhou! Quickly, quickly!"
"The town leaders have all come to see the bride off, so they told us to quickly make tea."
"Tsk tsk tsk~ The Zhou family is really lucky. They didn't just marry a new bride, they brought home a golden baby!"
"Yes, my entire family of twenty-odd people couldn't even scrape together enough for this dowry!"
The large group happily entered the village and stopped at the gate of the Zhou family's house, following Zhou Liang.
Red couplets were pasted on the Zhou family's gate, and red "double happiness" characters were also pasted on the windows.
When the firecrackers waiting at the door saw the bride arrive, the firecrackers in his hand quickly lit and threw them aside.
The atmosphere was very lively, and the onlookers were also infected by the joyful atmosphere, their faces beaming with happy smiles.
The dowry items on the oxcart were carried into the bridal chamber one by one by the people receiving the gifts. The groom, blushing, led the bride into the courtyard, surrounded by everyone.
Zhou Liang and Liu Lanfang were surrounded and bowed several times in front of their elders, and the tea ceremony was completed.
The bride's family's wedding procession was arranged to have tea in the living room.
Zhou's father had already heard that there were several leaders in the wedding procession, so he quickly pulled Liu Dazhu aside and secretly asked if they needed special treatment.
Liu Dazhu smiled and said, "No need to be so formal. We're all family, and we'll see each other many more times in the future!"
“They are all my son’s colleagues, and one of them is my nephew. They were all working, but they came along to meet their sister who is getting married.”
"They have to rush back to town for their shifts later. You know how busy they are at the end of the year. They even had to ask the mayor for leave just to come here!"
Liu Siqing's lips twitched as he listened to his father's boastful words.
Liu Dazhu didn't lower his voice; he spoke in a very normal tone.
But the villagers of Liantang Brigade heard it differently!
That's incredibly classy!
Not only was the woman highly regarded, but the Zhou family also felt very proud.
Several tea tables were quickly set up, and Mr. and Mrs. Zhou greeted everyone with smiles on their faces.
Wu Zhong and Wu Ping exchanged a glance in the wedding procession, their eyes filled with envy as they looked at the compliments being given to the security guards.
The two siblings secretly vowed that no matter what method they used, they would definitely take down Song Yaozu.
When they go out, it will be the Wu family who will be praised and flattered by everyone.
Unfortunately, no matter how hard they tried to get close to him, Song Jingzhou didn't give them a friendly look.
They didn't get a chance to get close to each other until they left.
After drinking tea and sitting for about forty minutes, Song Jingzhou called for everyone to get up and prepare to retreat.
"Feng Jianjun, you also have the afternoon off, so just take a break."
Su Qingci looked at Feng Jianjun and spoke.
“You usually take Siqing’s bus to and from get off work, but he took leave today. You went to town with him and only worked for a few hours before you were off work again.”
"It gets dark quickly in winter, so we'll have to travel at night to get back."
"Anyway, you're pretty free this afternoon, so you can just stay here and eat. If Siqing needs anything, just lend a hand."
"Come again tomorrow morning!"
Feng Jianjun is still quite afraid of Su Qingci.
There was nothing he could do; he had not only suffered many losses at the hands of Su Qingci, but had also been dealt with by Song Jingzhou several times.
Neither of them are any good, and now they're his direct superiors.
When you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head; a wise person knows when to yield.
"well!"
"Thank you for your consideration, Captain!"
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