The wedding gift Su Yi prepared for Su Qingci and Song Jingzhou was a 99-yuan red envelope, a leather belt, and a pair of exquisite leather women's shoes.
Li Yueniang knew she wasn't short of money, so she didn't give her any more. Instead, she had a set of winter clothes made for the couple.
This is a custom in their hometown: the bride's family prepares new clothes for her when she gets married.
Xu Weihua and Su Changqing gave out red envelopes containing 199 yuan each, along with a set of red four-piece bedding.
Su Changzhi and his wife also gave red envelopes, a little less than their elder brother and sister-in-law's, at 188 yuan, plus a handmade retro dressing gift set.
Inside were five solid wood combs of different shapes, all carved with exquisite patterns, and a round mirror encased in solid wood, also carved with various auspicious patterns. Su Qingci was immediately captivated by it.
Guo Xiaomao and Guo Wenjing, however, possessed exceptional embroidery skills. They gifted them a pair of pillowcases embroidered with mandarin ducks playing in the water, and two sets of hand-embroidered silk pajamas.
All the patterns and designs on the paper were embroidered stitch by stitch by the grandmother and grandson.
This gift truly moved Su Qingci.
Su Jindong only gave a red envelope containing 69 yuan.
Of course, all the dishes that day were provided by the wealthy Su Qingci and brought over by Song Jingzhou.
With Su Changzhi and Su Changqing still recovering at home, and the other women not being able to go to the black market, Su Qingci took advantage of the fact that she had the farm as a cheat tool and, while Song Jingzhou was away at the army base for a few days, almost filled up the warehouse in Jiaxi Hutong.
They even fenced off a plot of land in the yard and raised a lot of chickens and ducks.
When they came today, Song Jingzhou and Su Jindong made several trips back and forth, bringing not only fine grains such as noodles, rice, eggs, and fruit, but also a lot of chicken, duck, fish, and meat to Liuhuai Lane.
Su Qingci vaguely said that she was lucky and got in touch with a big underground grain dealer.
Not only did Li Yueniang receive a lot, but Grandma Guo and Su Changzhi's families also received a lot. It just so happens that the New Year is coming soon, and every family needs them. Otherwise, even with the tickets, it's not certain that you can get them.
Su Qingci's arrival saved everyone a lot of trouble.
Of course, they were embarrassed to accept the money and insisted on paying. Su Qingci didn't stand on ceremony with them and accepted a small fee from each of them at the lowest possible price.
The main room was bustling with activity, with more than a dozen people sharing two tables.
Looking at the lively scene before him, Su Yi felt a pang of regret for the first time.
If, if only back then...
Now he can enjoy the happiness of being surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
After the meal, we tidied up and then everyone set out various snacks on the table and sat together to chat.
Two car horns sounded outside the door.
Su Yi, who was playing chess with Si Gui and his sister, lost his smile and stood up reluctantly.
"Grandpa is leaving now. If there's a chance, Grandpa will come to see you again."
He didn't tell the children to come to the compound to find him. Qin Xiangxiang had just been released not long ago, and her health wasn't good. Plus, she had learned about Su Meifang's situation, so she stayed at home all day, looking rather gloomy.
Su Yi didn't want the children to go there; he was afraid it would be bad for them if they encountered anything there.
Si Gui and her siblings looked at Su Yi with reluctance, "Grandpa, when will you come again?"
"Can you spend Chinese New Year with us?"
The bodyguard, Xiao Liu, who had come to pick them up, pushed open the door and came in. "Sir, it's time to go back."
Su Yi glanced at Li Yueniang, "Sixiang and Sijia both want Grandpa to spend the New Year with you, right?"
"If your grandma agrees, grandpa will come over, okay?"
After Su Yi finished speaking, he stared nervously at Li Yueniang.
Li Yueniang pretended to be dead, acting as if she hadn't heard anything.
Su Yi awkwardly greeted everyone, "I'm leaving now. I'll come back to see you all when I have the chance. Changqing and Changzhi, take good care of yourselves. Weihua and Fengmei, your mother is getting old, so you two will have to work harder. Sigui, you and your younger siblings must study hard and not neglect your studies just because it's a holiday. Jindong, you should listen to your grandmother more. Qingci, you and Xiaosong should live a good life together. If he dares to bully you, tell your grandfather, and he will stand up for you!"
"Big sister, I'm leaving."
As he spoke, Su Yi politely nodded to Guo Xiaomao and his grandson before turning and leaving with Xiao Liu.
Li Yueniang remained silent, and no one else dared to speak either.
Whether it's Su Changzhi and his wife, Su Changqing and his wife, or even Su Qingci and her brother, they will all firmly stand on Li Yueniang's side between Li Yueniang and Su Yi.
They all understood Li Yueniang's suffering, and no one dared to advise her to be magnanimous.
Scarlett and Sisiang, being young, didn't understand what was happening and blurted out, "Grandma~"
"Grandma, Grandpa is leaving. Can he come over for the New Year?"
Li Yueniang did not answer the question, but simply said, "Qingci, Jindong, Sigui, Sixiang, Sijia, you should see your grandfather off."
Si Gui is quite old, and having been in the workforce for over two years, some clues can be seen.
"Okay, Grandma."
"Come on, Sixiang, Sijia, let's see Grandpa off."
Liao Fengmei quickly stood up and helped the children put on clothes and scarves.
Su Qingci and Su Jindong exchanged a glance and then stood up.
Guo Xiaomao could see the complex emotions in Li Yueniang's heart, so he reached out and patted the back of her hand.
The few words Su Yi just said suggest that he wants to reintegrate into the family.
Although Li Yueniang never spoke of her hardships in front of the children, she did not stop them from getting close to Su Yi.
But she was indeed the one who raised her child alone with great difficulty, only to be let down.
Although Su Yi has never mistreated them financially, what about emotionally?
Why should those who hurt them before be able to come back so easily after she has worked so hard and suffered so much injustice for most of her life and finally achieved a peaceful life?
What about the suffering she endured before, and the harm that Su Changqing and Su Changzhi suffered?
Seeing Li Yueniang's low spirits, Su Changzhi quickly went to her side and patted her on the back.
"Mother, my brother and I are past the age of looking for our father..."
Li Yueniang forced a smile, adopting a snobbish tone, "Silly child, your father will still look for him. If he were a poor beggar, I'd run away faster than if I'd seen a ghost, but he's a teacher!"
Outside the courtyard, Su Yi reluctantly bid farewell to Si Gui and his sister.
He glanced into the yard several times, but no one came out except for his grandchildren.
"Alright, kids, go inside now. It's cold outside. Grandpa will come to see you again when he has time."
Goodbye, Grandpa.
In the car, Su Yi was completely dejected.
It was only at this moment that he realized how much he longed to be a part of their lives.
This scene of a house full of children and grandchildren, this warm family atmosphere....
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