The heavens set sail from the courtyard

On the weekend, Wang Gang, dressed in a neat Zhongshan suit, rode a bicycle decorated with red cloth, along with eight bicycles of friends and colleagues, to the Yang family to pick up the bride.

Eight bicycles appeared on the road together, drawing envious glances from those around them.

In this day and age, getting married with eight brand-new bicycles is still quite eye-catching, just like decades later, if eight brand-new supercars lined up on the road, ordinary people would definitely take a second look.

Wang Gang rode confidently at the front, a genuine smile on his face.

Yang Maixiang, dressed in red, sat at home, anxiously waiting for Wang Gang, glancing outside every now and then.

"Why haven't they arrived yet? Did something happen to them on the way?"

Yang's mother said speechlessly, "It's not the agreed time yet, what's the rush?"

Yang Maixiang glanced at the watch Wang Cuilan had given her and said, "It's almost time. Is my dad outside?"

Yang's mother held her daughter's hand and said, "Don't worry! Your father is waiting outside. He has already greeted the neighbors."

Yang Maixiang felt both joyful and apprehensive, until a child shouted, "The groom is here!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Maixiang almost rushed out of the house, but fortunately, her mother stopped her.

"What are you doing going out like this? What kind of behavior is this? You're the bride, you're going to make a fool of yourself in front of outsiders!"

"Mom, has Hongchang really come?"

"They're here, they're here. You're a bride, be a little more reserved," Yang's mother reminded her.

Yang Maixiang suppressed her excitement and sat back down on the bed.

As soon as Wang Gang arrived, he was surrounded and teased by people.

Yang's father had already informed the neighbors that things wouldn't go too far; they just wanted to have some fun and wouldn't make things difficult for Wang Gang.

Wang Gang took out the small red envelopes and celebratory cigarettes he had prepared beforehand, and after making some arrangements, he smoothly entered the Yang family's house.

"Maixiang, I'm here," Wang Gang said cheerfully.

Yang Maixiang lowered her head shyly, but at this moment, she calmed down.

"Mom and Dad, please give Maixiang to me. I promise I will never let Maixiang suffer any injustice in the future," Wang Gang said, standing in front of Yang's parents.

"Alright, alright." Mr. Yang said with a smile, "Today I'm entrusting my daughter to you. If she does anything wrong in the future, just tell us, and your mother and I will teach her properly."

Wang Gang said, "Mom and Dad, now that I've married Maixiang, we will definitely understand and support each other, and take care of you in your old age."

Mr. and Mrs. Yang exchanged a glance and said with a smile, "Go and pick up Maixiang!"

Wang Gang nodded, walked past Yang's parents, and stood in front of Maixiang.

"Maixiang," Wang Gang called softly.

"Hongchang." Yang Maixiang raised her head shyly.

Wang Gang held Yang Maixiang's hand and looked at her affectionately. Neither of them spoke, but everything was understood without words.

There weren't many rules for marriage in that era. After Wang Gang picked up the bride, he took Yang Maixiang home on his bicycle to meet her mother, Wang Cuihua.

Wang Gang and his new wife served tea to Wang Cuilan and Liu Yunchang.

"Mom, brother, thank you for raising me."

"Hongchang, treat Maixiang well after you get married. If you dare to bully her, I'll beat you to death," Wang Cuilan said with a smile.

"Mom, brother, please have some tea," Yang Maixiang said respectfully.

Wang Cuilan and Liu Hongchang took the teacups, took a symbolic sip, and then handed Yang Maixiang a large red envelope.

After the tea ceremony, everyone happily headed to the second canteen for the celebratory banquet.

Yao Guofa, the director of the second canteen and Wang Gang's senior, was in charge of the dishes for the wedding banquet.

At the wedding banquet, some relatives and friends tease the newlyweds, but they won't go too far; the main goal is to create a good atmosphere.

Although Wang Gang was remarried, he made the wedding banquet very lively for Yang Maixiang. Yang's parents were very satisfied and felt that their son-in-law valued their daughter.

Wang Cuilan was the happiest person there. Seeing her youngest son marry a virtuous wife, she couldn't stop smiling. After a busy day, Wang Gang brought his new bride back to their new home. Wang Cuilan and Liu Yunchang made an excuse to go for a walk so as not to disturb the newlyweds' wedding night.

Wang Gang set up his new room in his old room, specially made a large bed, and decorated it beautifully.

It was Yang Maixiang's first time, and she was very shy, sitting on the edge of the bed fiddling with the hem of her clothes.

Wang Gang filled a basin with hot water and told Yang Maixiang to wash up first, while he prepared to wash outside himself.

"Let me wash your feet for you!" Yang Maixiang offered.

Wang Gang paused for a moment, then said, "No need, I can wash it myself."

Yang Maixiang said, "My mother said that once you get married, you should follow your husband's wishes. It's only right that I serve you by washing your feet!"

Wang Gang thought for a moment and said, "Then let's wash together!"

After saying that, Wang Gang poured a large basin of warm water, then walked over to Yang Maixiang and helped her take off her shoes and socks.

When Wang Gang held Yang Maixiang's small feet, she visibly trembled, but did not resist; she felt only sweetness in her heart.

The two soaked in the same basin of water, their feet inevitably touching and intertwining. Yang Maixiang was already blushing with embarrassment, and Wang Gang took the opportunity to put his arm around her slender waist.

"Hmm!" Yang Maixiang trembled slightly, then leaned stiffly against Wang Gang's shoulder.

"Hongchang, are we really married? I still feel like it's not real."

"Isn't I right next to you?" Wang Gang hugged his wife tightly and said, "Maixiang, you're my wife from now on."

Yang Maixiang rubbed her little feet against Wang Gang's feet, which aroused a burning passion in Wang Gang's heart!
"Hongchang, have you and He Wenhui ever washed your feet together before?"

"Of course not, you know He Wenhui never let me touch her before!" Wang Gang said, pursing his lips. "Why are you bringing her up on our wedding day?"

Yang Maixiang leaned happily against Wang Gang and said, "I want to thank He Wenhui for giving you back to me!"

Wang Gang shook his head and said, "Don't mention her. I was blind before."

Yang Maixiang held Wang Gang's hand and said, "I will treat you even better in the future."

Wang Gang laughed and said, "I will treat you well too. From now on, I will hand over all the family finances to you, and I will focus on making money to support the family."

Yang Maixiang said, "Let's work together to make our lives better."

Wang Gang's hands began to wander, and he slowly pushed Yang Maixiang down onto the bed.

Their feet were already intertwined, and Wang Gang slowly kissed Yang Maixiang's fragrant lips.

The lights in the room went out, and soon the sound of the bed shaking could be heard, creaking and groaning rhythmically.

After Wang Cuilan and Liu Yunchang finished their walk and returned home, they heard the noise inside the house, smiled at each other, and then quietly left the house, preparing to go for another walk outside.

"Let's avoid this for a while and not disturb Hongchang's good time," Liu Yunchang joked.

"You and Yingzi need to keep going. Have you been taking the medicine for so long been effective?" Wang Cuilan asked as she closed the door.

Liu Yunchang said, "The miracle doctor said it would take six months for the medicine to take effect, and there are still four months left!"

Wang Cuilan said, "Your younger brother is married now. It would be wonderful if Maixiang could give our Liu family a son soon."

Liu Yunchang and his wife Wu Xiaoying exchanged a glance, and Liu said, "Mom, there's something I'd like to discuss with you."

Wang Cuilan asked, "What is it?"

Liu Yunchang said, "If Hongchang has two children in the future, could you give me one to adopt?"

Wang Cuilan paused, then said, "Didn't the miracle doctor say that you could give birth after taking the medicine?"

Liu Yunchang sighed, "I'm just afraid that taking medicine won't be good either!"

Wang Cuilan's face hardened, and she said, "Your brother just got married. It's not appropriate to bring this up now. What if you recover from taking the medicine in six months?"

"Alright then!" Liu Yunchang said helplessly. (End of Chapter)