Republic of China: Guandong Ginseng King

Chapter 169 Newlywed
In order to help Qu Shaoyang get married, Liu Dongshan had the garden poles between the two houses removed early on.

This makes the place seem spacious and convenient for walking.

All the dogs were tied to the west side of the tube house to prevent them from barking on the wedding day.

The banquet was held in the east courtyard, in the Liu family's three rooms. There were three tables on the two kangs in the north and south of the east room, with the third table in the middle.

There is room for two tables on the floor of the outer room, and one table on the kang and two tables on the floor in the west room.

Both the Qu family and the Chen family had just moved in not long ago and did not have many connections with their neighbors.

In addition, the two families had few relatives, so eight tables were enough for the first banquet.

Braised pork elbow, braised pork belly, chicken stewed with mushrooms, braised river fish, soft-fried meat slices, braised pork heart and liver, crispy white meat, mashed garlic blood sausage, stir-fried pork slices with green onions, and four-happiness meatballs.

Almost all of the ten dishes were meat, and the portions were very large, filling the table.

When the guests who came to congratulate saw the meal, all of them gave a thumbs up. The meal was so hard.

Someone brought over some wine, the best kaoliang liquor, with a strong aroma.

Everyone didn't care about that. They sat down at the table, filled their glasses with wine, and started eating.

I have to say that Liu Dongshan is a really good master. He is more dedicated than his biological father.

For this wedding, Liu Dongshan really wanted to spend all his family fortune. The banquet was beautifully organized and all the guests who came to congratulate him praised him highly.

The people from the Chen family who came to escort the bride were all arranged to sit on the south kang in the east room, and Liu Dongshan specially found a few people of status to accompany them.

Everyone was eating, drinking, talking and laughing, it was very lively.

Halfway through the banquet, Chen Yunhan took the opportunity to come out of the house, went to the shed outside, and stuffed red envelopes into the mouths of the chef and several apprentices. This was a reward from his mother's family.

The chef was so happy that he immediately started cooking two more dishes and sent them to the two tables of guests from her mother's family.

The two dishes are candied sweet potato and honey-braised three fresh vegetables, both of which are sweet, symbolizing the sweetness of the newlyweds.

Generally speaking, guests from the bride’s family did not stay too late. Before noon, everyone finished the banquet and left.

Most of the time, before leaving, guests from the bride's family would quietly take a plate or bowl from the table.

After going out, they put it in front of the wheel and crush it, which means the bride is crushing the stubble.

The Chen family is so close to the Qu family that the guests don’t even need to take a car.

Furthermore, those who came to see the bride off today were all neighbors, not any relatives of the Chen family.

Neither Chen Yunhan nor Chen Yunzhe were married, and they didn't understand the rules, so no one mentioned this matter, and that was it.

The guests from my wife's family left, and everyone else left one after another. The daughters-in-law and old women who came to help quickly cleared the table and washed it clean.

Soon after, the second banquet started. This one was mainly to entertain the chef, his apprentices, helpers, and other servants.

The second banquet lasted until the end of the afternoon, when the master chef and several of his apprentices said goodbye and left.

Lin Ruolan gave big red envelopes to everyone, and also brought them melon seeds, candies, some leftover meat and vegetables, etc.

The chef was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. He said he had never met such a boss before. In the future, if there is a wedding in his family, there is no need to invite him, he will come directly.

The helping wives and old women cleared the table, washed all the dishes and other things, and distributed them before leaving.

Lin Ruolan also packed some melon seeds and candies for everyone, and everyone left happily after eating the remaining dishes.

The guys at home drank a lot of alcohol, but they were also very considerate and returned all the borrowed tables and chairs to the owners.

All the rented items have been put away and can be returned tomorrow.

Most of the guests had left, and Qu Shaoyang returned to the bridal chamber.

In the new house, the two daughters-in-law of the Zhou family were talking to Chen Xiuyun. When they saw Qu Shaoyang coming, they nodded to him and stood up to leave.

Qu Shaoyang had to thank them and saw them off, and also gave them some melon seeds, candies, snacks and other things.

The two daughters-in-law of the Zhou family didn't want it, so Qu Shaoyang said that it was for the children of the family, so it was difficult for them to refuse.

After the two daughters-in-law of the Zhou family left, only Qu Shaoyang and Chen Xiuyun were left in the new house.

Qu Shaoyang doesn't have many close friends in Maoer Mountain. The relationship between the four Zhou brothers is okay, but the fourth brother of the Zhou family got married a while ago.

The married couple could no longer go to the bridal chamber to make trouble. As for the family members, they certainly wouldn't dare to come and make trouble.

"How is it? Are you hungry? I'll get you something to eat." Qu Shaoyang sat down next to Chen Xiuyun and asked her softly.

Chen Xiuyun got up early in the morning to put on makeup and prepared. She didn't eat much, and the few mouthfuls of noodles she had before going out were nothing at all.

Qu Shaoyang was afraid that Chen Xiuyun would be hungry, so he planned to get her something to eat.

"I'm not hungry. My master's wife had someone send me some food, and I just ate some." Chen Xiuyun said in a low voice with a red face.

After the second banquet started, Lin Ruolan arranged for someone to send a lot of food to Chen Xiuyun so that she could fill her stomach and avoid going hungry.

"Oh, that's good. Master's wife is really thoughtful." Qu Shaoyang nodded and reached out to hold Chen Xiuyun in his arms.

Chen Xiuyun snuggled up to Qu Shaoyang, with her ear right against his heart. Listening to his steady heartbeat, Chen Xiuyun felt extremely at ease.

This embrace is her lifelong support.

"Brother Shaoyang, are you dreaming?

Why do I feel like this isn't real? Am I going to marry you like this?" Chen Xiuyun whispered softly.

Qu Shaoyang chuckled when he heard this, and used his arms to hug his newlywed wife tighter.

"Why, it's been a day, and you still can't believe it? Then touch me and see if it's true?"

Chen Xiuyun raised her hand as she was told, and her slender, white hand gently stroked Qu Shaoyang's cheek.

Thick eyebrows, big eyes, straight nose bridge and thin lips. The person in front of her is exactly the one she has been thinking about and liking for a long time.

"Brother Shaoyang, I finally married you, I'm so happy."

Chen Xiuyun raised the corners of her lips and smiled, revealing two cute dimples.

Qu Shaoyang's heart moved, he lowered his head, kissed Chen Xiuyun's cheek, then lingered around, finally covering the red lips he had coveted for a long time.

How could Chen Xiuyun have experienced this before? Her body softened and she turned into a puddle of water, allowing Qu Shaoyang to do whatever he wanted.

As the two were feeling emotional, they suddenly heard a light laugh outside the window.

Qu Shaoyang came back to his senses instantly and asked angrily, "Who's outside?" After saying this, Qu Shaoyang immediately went out to catch the person.

At this moment, there was a sound of footsteps outside, and several children ran away laughing.

When Qu Shaoyang came out, he only saw the children's backs.

Needless to say, it must be Xiaozhi leading a few friends who were eavesdropping at the window just now.

Qu Shaoyang shook his head helplessly, went back into the house and locked the door.

Then he went back to the east room, drew the curtains and lowered the drapes. This time, no one disturbed him.

The dragon and phoenix wedding candles remained on all night, with sparks popping from time to time.

The newlyweds were enjoying themselves in the bedding where mandarin ducks were playing in the water.

(End of this chapter)