When Zhou's father heard that the security team was leaving, he quickly came out to try and persuade them to stay.
"Gentlemen, since you're already here, why don't you have a drink before you leave?"
"The kitchen is already bustling with activity. Let's sit down, have a bowl of tea, and warm ourselves by the fire before the feast begins!"
Song Jingzhou gave a polite smile.
“You are my sister Lanfang’s father-in-law, so I have to call you Uncle.”
"It's a joyous occasion today, and I shouldn't have refused your kind offer, hahaha~"
“Uncle, you know it’s the end of the year now, and we’re busy with official duties. Besides, look, all the team members from our security station have come here. There’s not a single person left at the station.”
"I originally asked the town mayor for leave to have a drink at Gaotang Brigade at noon. If I don't go back now, the higher-ups will blame me."
As Song Jingzhou spoke, he pointed to Feng Jianjun and Liu Siqing, "We've left two team members as representatives. We'll have them drink a couple more glasses on our behalf later, hahaha."
"My cousin Lanfang and Brother Zhou have gotten married. There will be plenty of opportunities to visit in the future. Come again next time."
Mr. Zhou knew from the beginning that these guests wouldn't stay for the banquet, but he was just being polite according to custom.
But Song Jingzhou was pleased that he was giving the Zhou family so much face in front of everyone.
He immediately reached into his pocket and pulled out a few small red envelopes. "Haha, if that's what you say, Captain, I can't force you to stay."
"Come visit sometime when you have time!"
"Come on, come on, let's share in the joy!"
Mr. Zhou enthusiastically handed the food to the group, saying, "This is our local custom, and rules cannot be broken!"
Su Qingci, unfamiliar with local customs, looked up at Song Jingzhou.
Song Jingzhou didn't hesitate at all, and reached out to accept the red envelope. "Thank you, Uncle Zhou. I also wish Lanfang and Brother Zhou a long and happy marriage, and that you will have a big, healthy grandson next year."
The group pushed their bicycles out of the village. Wang Guoqing opened the red envelope and looked inside. "Wow, the Zhou family is really generous!"
"There's actually 2 mao!"
"You know, these days, the average commune member only gives 50 cents as a wedding gift, and even then, you have to give it back when the other party has a wedding!"
Song Jingzhou smiled and said, "I guess they're counting us in the same group as my maternal family!"
Su Qingci didn't understand the reasoning behind this, so she quickly asked.
Song Jingzhou explained, "According to our local custom, when a woman's relatives attend a wedding banquet at the groom's house, they don't need to bring gifts. Moreover, when they leave, the groom's family gives them a red envelope!"
"This red envelope is even divided into several grades!"
"The bride's parents and grandparents are usually the eldest, followed by her siblings, sisters-in-law, and other relatives."
Song Jingzhou waved the red envelope in his hand, "Based on the amount, we should be placed in the category of close siblings!"
Su Qingci gasped, "Eating and drinking for free and then taking money away?"
"Considering all the previous arrangements, this wife is definitely not someone an ordinary family can afford to marry!"
"Having gone to such great lengths to marry her, we absolutely have to treat her well!"
Wang Guoqing smiled and said, "Captain Su, you're from the north, so your customs might be different from ours."
“In our area, a wife who is married into the family like this is the most precious. Even the family members can hold their heads high when they talk about her!”
Although it wasn't raining or snowing, the cold wind was howling.
Even though Su Qingci had covered her face with a scarf and hat, leaving only her eyes visible, she could still feel the biting cold.
On New Year's Eve, festive couplets were pasted up on both houses and shops along the street.
Children roamed the streets, brandishing scattered firecrackers, and excited shouts and firecracker sounds could be heard from every corner.
The security post will only begin its holiday on the afternoon of Lunar New Year's Eve, and will resume work on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year.
Song Jingzhou immediately began to show off his skills as soon as the afternoon holiday started.
Although there were only two people, they prepared quite a lot of food.
Spicy fish head, meatballs, egg dumplings, tofu, stir-fried beef, and an old hen that had been simmering in a ceramic pot all afternoon.
Su Qingci took a bath early, put on the brown woolen coat that Li Yueniang had sent, and ran to Song Jingzhou to show it off.
"Bring glory to your ancestors!"
Seeing the other person turn around, she quickly spun around, her eyes sparkling as she stared at him, "Isn't it beautiful!"
The slightly upturned corners of her mouth and the way her eyes were fixed on him were all conveying the same message.
Praise me!
Song Jingzhou, wearing an apron and holding a kitchen knife, exaggeratedly circled around her twice.
Wow~ Which fairy has descended to earth?
"Those big eyes, those double eyelids, they really fascinate me!"
"I am so stunned by your beauty that my soul has left my body, and my internal organs are trembling!"
"Why are you so good-looking all of a sudden? Tsk tsk tsk, look at your stunning beauty and refined temperament, how come you look just like the cut-out of my dream girl?"
"Oh dear, I don't even dare to blink! Come on, let me take a few more glances. After all, who knows which lucky bastard will end up with her!"
Su Qingci burst out laughing at his exaggerated and funny appearance.
She wrapped her arms around his neck. "I don't know which lucky bastard will end up with this, but you have good taste!"
"Here, have a reward!"
After Su Qingci finished speaking, she gave Song Jingzhou a kiss on the cheek.
Song Jingzhou wrinkled his nose and nodded with a look of enjoyment, "Mmm, a fairy's kiss, bringing good fortune and longevity, one more!"
Hahaha~
"Smooth-talking!"
"I swear to God, I'm telling the truth!"
"real?"
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