Chapter 186 Wedding Banquet
Today is a day off, and Wu Xiulian from the dormitory is getting married.
Although she hadn't lived in the same dormitory as Wu Xiulian for long, Song Lubai still had to give a gift when Wu Xiulian got married.
While Wu Xiulian was changing clothes in the dormitory, Sun Hong was discussing something with Song Lubai in the hallway.
"What are you planning to give me? I have a ticket for an enamel mug. Let's go to the store in a bit."
Song Lubai didn't know what to give as a gift, but Sun Hong giving her an enamel mug would definitely be a presentable gift.
When she was in a dilemma, Sun Hong said, "I still have a towel ticket, why don't you just give me a towel?"
Sending towels today is very appropriate. Song Lubai asked, "How do you have so many useful coupons? I don't even see such good coupons when I get my salary."
She was also short of a towel; the towels she had brought from home were all torn, and their original color was no longer visible due to their dull, grayish hue.
Sun Hong pursed her lips and said, "I was working for Section Chief Lu, and he said he didn't need it, so he gave me a few bills."
They now live in the same dormitory and can exchange a few words on a regular basis.
Song Lubai glanced at her again.
After the work was assigned, Sun Hong stayed at headquarters, and everyone talked about her behind her back before she left.
Everyone felt that Sun Hong was always quiet and didn't have any outstanding qualities, so why was she allowed to stay at headquarters and sit in an office?
During those days, rumors spread like wildfire about Sun Hong's relationship with Section Chief Lu, but Sun Hong continued to do as she pleased, going about her business as usual.
Once the main group had left, the gossipers also disappeared.
Song Lubai couldn't help but feel that Sun Hong and Section Chief Lu's relationship was unusual, and secretly wondered if the two were dating.
Song Lubai took out all the coupons from her pocket, took out two ounces of national grain coupons and handed them to her, "I'll use these to exchange for you. If you have any extra towel coupons in the future, I'd like to exchange them for you too."
As the two were talking, a lively sound came from downstairs, and soon a lot of people came up the stairs.
They had met Wu Xiulian's boyfriend yesterday when they helped her move her things, so they naturally recognized him when he came upstairs.
Wu Xiulian's boyfriend was wearing an ill-fitting Zhongshan suit with a big red flower pinned to his chest. He was all smiles and looked very spirited.
The two pushed open the door and went in. Seeing Wu Xiulian wearing a red coat, she urged, "Your boyfriend is here, hurry up."
“Sister Xiulian, this red suits you well, it makes your complexion look better and your skin look whiter.”
Wu Xiulian said with a smile, "This dress was lent to me by Yang Lizhen. Red dresses are hard to buy and not easy to borrow. When you get married, you can ask Yang Lizhen. Even though we're not that close, she's willing to lend it to me."
Liu Yun said, "You two go and block the door first, I haven't finished styling her hair yet."
Wu Xiulian muttered, "Why are you here so early? It's only a little past eleven."
Song Lubai joked, "They just want to take you back as soon as possible."
Wu Xiulian had applied red powder to her face, but her blushing was barely visible due to shyness.
As the two blocked the doorway, Wu Xiulian's boyfriend, Jiang Peng, took out a handful of melon seeds and candy from his pocket and handed them to the two of them.
"Can I go in and bring Xiulian out now?"
The two shook their heads in disagreement, "Let's wait a bit longer, it's not ready inside yet."
Jiang Peng, with a large red flower pinned to his chest and a handful of fake flowers in his hand, paced back and forth by the door with one hand in his pocket. The men behind him were making lighthearted and amusing remarks, which made him blush deeply.
Not long after, Wu Xiulian came out with a red face.
She wore a red top and brand-new navy blue trousers. A red flower was pinned to her neatly styled hair. The bride's eyelashes drooped slightly, her dark, arched eyebrows were curved, and she smiled shyly.
Song Lubai thought to herself, "I can't have my face painted like this when I get married."
Applying too much red makes it look like a monkey's butt.
It's festive, but it's really not pretty.
Jiang Peng carried Wu Xiulian downstairs and put her on his bicycle.
Jiang Peng led the way on bicycles with Wu Xiulian, followed by five other bicycles, making quite a spectacle.
Those watching the spectacle thought today's event was quite impressive, and wondered who came up with the brilliant idea.
Six bicycles were traveling on the road, and pedestrians had to stop and watch for a long time.
Song Lubai and Sun Hong hurried to the store to buy things. They queued until noon and finally finished buying everything. At this time, the new house was bustling with activity.
Jiang Peng and Wu Xiulian only have a 15-square-meter room, which was packed full of people who came to join in the fun today.
The table was laden with peanuts, melon seeds, candy, and raisins to entertain the guests, but there was no food.
At first glance, the room was sparsely furnished.
Among the gifts laid out on the floor were enamel basins, teapots, small stools, soap, pillowcases, notebooks, pens, and other items…
The enamel mug and towels that Song Lubai and Sun Hong gave were also quite nice gifts.
These days, the most important thing when giving a wedding gift is practicality.
If a small family can't afford all these items, guests who come to give gifts will usually bring some household items.
Wu Xiulian grabbed a handful of melon seeds and peanuts for the two of them and stuffed them into their pockets. Just as she was about to speak, Yang Lizhen came in carrying a blanket.
"Comrade Xiulian is outstanding in appearance, and red really suits you."
Yang Lizhen handed over the blanket, and the young couple didn't know how to refuse.
Sending a gift like an enamel basin or a teapot would be quite nice, but a blanket is really expensive.
Look at the one Yang Lizhen is holding; it's still brand new.
Yang Lizhen casually placed the blanket on the bed, picked up the peanuts, and said, "This house isn't small; you two can have room for your child after you have one."
As the couple chatted with her, Song Lubai and Sun Hong realized there were too many people around and decided to tell Wu Xiulian and her husband they were leaving.
Yang Lizhen turned her head as if she had just seen Song Lubai, and asked casually, "Comrade Song, when are you planning to get married after attending the social gathering last time?"
Song Lubai laughed and said, "That's hard to say. My partner and I don't live in the same place. He's in a branch in another city, so the wedding might not be held here."
Yang Lizhen couldn't hide the astonishment on her face.
"He's at the branch venue downstairs? Isn't your boyfriend one of the people who attended the social gathering last time?"
Song Lubai shook her head, "My boyfriend works at the Sixth Division, so it's a bit early to talk about marriage now."
Yang Lizhen couldn't help but press for details, "Since the last social gathering, many people in the army have submitted marriage applications. I thought Comrade Song's partner was also in the army. What's your partner's name, and where does he/she work?"
Song Lubai said, "My boyfriend's surname is Wei, and his name is Wei Yang. He works in the Armed Forces Department of the Sixth Division."
Liu Yun interjected, "I saw her once before at the gate of the courtyard. She's undeniably beautiful and a perfect match for Xiao Song."
Yang Lizhen's heart pounded. "Song Lubai, if you get married here, you can also come and borrow this red dress from me. I don't usually wear this dress out; it's just sitting there in my trunk. Don't be shy about it then."
She didn't know what went wrong.
Why did Chen Weiliang lie to her?
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