No matter how Shi Liu explained, Su Sanlan refused to give in, claiming: As long as those who work in the fields can have enough to eat, it's fine. In short, no one can hold her daughter back.
Shi Liu felt extremely warm-hearted. Although she was not a person without bottom line, it was still very gratifying that her mother could consider her so much.
The two returned home just in time for dinner. Although Zhou Pan stopped them from killing the chicken, Su Sanlan still fried a meat dish to treat her son-in-law.
After eating and drinking, Su Sanlan began to inquire about the wedding: "Son-in-law, what are the rules for your wedding? In fact, when we get married in the countryside, we just treat our guests to a meal. We don't have so many formalities like people in the city. Otherwise, why don't we treat our guests to a meal in the evening?"
Big Brother Shi chimed in, "The dishes at home are all ready-made. The most we'll have to do is cook a meal." Although the eldest sister and her husband have obtained a marriage certificate, if they don't hold a wedding, there's no guarantee that there won't be gossip about them. He couldn't bear to see his eldest sister suffer any injustice.
Seeing that his mother-in-law and brother-in-law both agreed to hold the wedding banquet tonight, Zhou Pan looked at Shi Liu.
Shi Liu naturally didn't want to be in such a hurry. Her dream wedding didn't have to have a sedan chair carried by eight people, but at least it had to go through the formalities. She felt aggrieved that it was dismissed with just a wedding banquet.
Zhou Pan was actually not happy about it. He felt that this was too unfair to Shi Liu. He had originally thought that if Shi Liu agreed, he would definitely hold another wedding for her in the future. Fortunately, Shi Liu thought the same as he did.
Zhou Pan appreciated the kindness of his mother-in-law and her husband. "Mom, there's no need to be so anxious. However, I think our relatives can get together for a meal first so that we can get to know each other. This will also help us avoid being confused about how to greet each other when we meet in the future."
Su Sanlan thought about it and nodded in agreement: "Then do as you say."
"Boss, go to your grandma's house and tell your uncle and his family to come over early for dinner."
"Second brother, go to your eldest and second aunt's house and let them know."
"Fourth brother, go to your uncle's and third uncle's houses and inform them."
"Third brother, you stay home and cook. Make more good ones."
Su Sanlan spoke a lot, arranged the matters, and then began to pick out the good things in the house. This was her son-in-law's first time to treat everyone, so she absolutely couldn't skimp on the money. "Shi Liu, take your son-in-law to your room to rest. I'm going to the supply and marketing cooperative."
Seeing her mother busy with her own affairs, Shi Liu hurriedly stopped her and said, "Mom, if there is anything missing at home, I can go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy it." Her mother couldn't ride a bike, and it would be tiring for her to walk.
Su Sanlan was also reluctant to let her daughter get tired: "You just got off the train, go and rest with your son-in-law. I'll go and talk to your uncle. You are his niece, and now that you're married, he has to show some appreciation."
Shi Liu was choked. She didn't expect that her mother was planning to extort money from her. She couldn't stop her, so she simply sent more good things to her uncle in the future. Well, it happened that she brought back a lot of special products from Beijing this time, so she could send more to her uncle when the time comes.
As soon as all the relatives of the Lao Shi family heard the news, they rushed here to let the new son-in-law know how much they valued him.
Uncle Shi had met Zhou Pan before, and was shocked to learn that he had been promoted to company commander. He became even more certain that he came from a prominent family, and he became even more cautious in his dealings with him: "Company Commander Zhou, our Shi family is a family of humble people. Shi Liu is our only daughter, and we don't intend to marry someone from a higher family. If Shi Liu fails to do something in the future, please be understanding."
Zhou Pan said sincerely, "That's what I should do. Uncle, as an elder, you should just call me by my name."
Uncle Shi was pleased to see this. He knew that many officials liked to put on airs. The fact that the other party was so easy-going showed that he valued his niece.
"Okay, okay. My uncle's party member is also in the army, in Yun Province. Maybe you two can become comrades in the future."
Zhou Pan's eyes flashed when he heard this. Shi Liu had told him about the situation of the old Shi family long ago. Shi Aidang could be said to be the leader of the next generation of the old Shi family. Uncle Shi probably said this on the one hand to let him know that there were people in the old Shi family, and on the other hand he also wanted to make friends with him.
Since Zhou Pan married Shi Liu, he naturally didn't mind making friends with the old Shi family: "That's a coincidence. The location of my mission this time is quite close to Yun Province. If I have the chance, I will definitely go to visit my cousin."
"Hahaha, the mission is important. No one will relax the restrictions whether we meet him or not." They are all smart people. Uncle Shi wants Zhou Pan's attitude.
The Shi family's foundation is indeed shallow. If possible, Zhou Pan really intends to help Shi Jiandang, after all, the other party is indeed capable.
"Uncle, I wonder if my cousin is planning to change military districts. I currently have some influence in the Haishi Military District."
Uncle Shi's heart skipped a beat, then he shook his head. "Jian Dang is doing quite well in their military region. From what I heard, he's planning to go to the islands and station troops on Kyushu Island for three years."
Zhou Pan was shocked when he heard this, he really didn't know about this: "Cousin, are you planning to transfer to the navy?" Even though the navy is away from home all day, the salary and benefits for the navy are high.
Uncle Shi nodded affirmatively. He was reluctant at first. After all, if something happened at sea, he might not get rescued in time. It was just like the injury he suffered last time. If it happened at sea, his leg would probably be broken.
Although the Zhou family follows the path of the army, it does not mean that they have no connection with the navy. As far as Zhou Pan knows, some of the old man’s comrades-in-arms became navy, and there is even a navy leader.
Zhou Pan thought that if Shi Jiandang needed help, he could help to make connections.
Before the food was ready, Su Sanlan came back briskly, holding a pack of cigarettes, two bottles of wine and a bag of fruit candies.
When Shi Liu heard her mother's voice, she came out of the house and said, "Mom, we have wine at home, why did you buy two more bottles?"
Su Sanlan said with a look of disapproval: "The good wine at home will be used to warm the pot when you move into the new house." She only knew from her second sister's son-in-law that a bottle of brandy cost dozens or even hundreds of dollars, which made her heartbroken.
When Shi Liu saw the pain in her mother's eyes, she knew that her mother was worried about the money. She felt a little amused and helpless. Most of the wine was hoarded by Zhou Pan in his previous life. It was really not worth anything. Forget it. The family had enough money for those two bottles of wine anyway, so she just took it as a way to make her mother happy.
Uncle Shi and several other older men were craving for wine, and a hint of regret flashed in their eyes when they heard this. However, they also knew that brandy was not cheap, so it was understandable that Su Sanlan was reluctant to use it to entertain guests.
Brother Shi gave two cigarettes to each of the elders, including Uncle Shi, and then put the rest of the cigarettes away. There was no other way around it, cigarettes were not cheap these days, so a little token of appreciation was enough for each person.
After a while, Brother Shi San called out, "It's time for dinner—" (End of this chapter)
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