On the eighth day of the first lunar month, Jiang City had just experienced a spring snowfall.

It was bitterly cold outside, but the sun was shining brightly on the blue bricks and tiles of Nanqiao Road.

The coal stove in the main room crackled and popped, and the heat caused a layer of white frost to form on the glass windows.

Su Nianhe nestled in the quilt adorned with bright red peonies, not wanting to move a single finger.

Last night, Shen Huaifei said that he had to send Li Lianhua off to her wedding today, and she would definitely be busy all day and wouldn't be able to take care of him. He insisted on keeping her busy until late at night before they finally rested.

Footsteps could be heard outside.

Shen Huai pushed open the wooden door and walked in.

He was wearing a smart black wool coat today, with a white shirt and white sweater underneath. The stubble on his chin was neatly trimmed, and he looked very energetic.

He walked to the bedside, his large hand reaching directly into the blankets to grasp her slender waist, pulling her and the blanket together into his arms.

"Time to get up, Director Su." Shen Huai's voice was low and hoarse from the early morning, his nose brushing against her neck. "The wedding procession will arrive in half an hour."

The man's body heat wafted through the thin cotton nightgown, making Su Nianhe flinch. The familiar scent of soap mingled with the cold air outside and entered her nostrils.

"I can't get up, my back aches," she mumbled with her eyes closed, her voice soft and sweet, with a heavy nasal tone.

"I'll change it for you." Shen Huai didn't give her a chance to stay in bed.

He picked up the pale yellow turtleneck sweater from the bedside table and lifted the corner of the blanket with one hand.

Su Nianhe was so frightened that she quickly opened her eyes and covered her chest with both hands.

"I can do it myself." Her cheeks flushed, and she looked at him warily.

Shen Huai ignored her protests, his rough fingertips sliding up her waistline with an aggressive yet patient gesture.

He half-forced and half-coaxed her to take off the thin nightgown and put on a sweater.

The sweater has a slightly fitted design, clearly outlining her voluptuous curves.

Shen Huai's Adam's apple bobbed twice, then he lowered his head and kissed her lips directly, swallowing all her unspoken complaints.

After a long while, he finally released her, his thumb tracing the corner of her moist lips.

"Put on your coat, the front yard is already bustling." Shen Huai draped the bright red wool coat over her shoulders and gave her a quick squeeze on her lower back.

Su Nianhe's legs went weak from his kisses. She glared at him and left the main room in her leather shoes.

The clothing customization center in front was closed today, specially set aside as the venue for Li Lianhua's wedding.

The house was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and large red "double happiness" characters were pasted on the windows.

Li Lianhua's parents were wearing brand-new blue cotton-padded jackets, their hands nervously rubbing their trouser legs.

Li Cuihua stood to the side, helping to plate the melon seeds and peanuts on the table.

The three men, who came from Liuhe Village, looked at the spacious and bright shop, and then at the second floor with the "Nostalgia Clothing" sign hanging outside. They didn't know where to look.

"Oh my, Nianhe!" Li Cuihua looked at Su Nianhe as she walked out, her face beaming. "That brat Lianhua is really lucky to have a big boss sister like you backing her up. This is quite a spectacle, even the village chief of Liuhe Village didn't have this much grandeur when he got married."

Su Nianhe pulled her coat tighter and walked over to take Li Lianhua's hand.

"Auntie, please don't be so polite. Lianhua is my best friend. As her family member, I have to make sure she has a grand wedding."

Su Nianhe turned around, took out a thick red paper package from the drawer of the counter, and stuffed it into Li Lianhua's hand.

"This is a congratulatory gift from the factory to Lianhua. She's now a key sales performer in our factory. Please take this money and buy some nice things in the city later."

The elderly couple held the heavy, thick bag, their eyes reddening, and nodded repeatedly.

As they were talking, the curtain to the fitting room was lifted.

Li Lianhua came out.

Everyone in the room stared in disbelief.

Today she was wearing a bright red pure wool coat that Su Nianhe had personally tailored for her. The waist was cinched tightly, and the hem was a beautiful A-line shape. Underneath, she wore a red turtleneck sweater and shiny black leather shoes.

Zhu Yuanyuan used hot tongs to curl her hair into fashionable soft waves, applied face cream, and put on lipstick.

This is no longer the rural village girl who used to farm in Liuhe Village and wash dishes in the courtyard; she's now a modern city woman.

"My goodness!" Zhu Yuanyuan stared at Lianhua, comb in hand, her eyes wide. "Your outfit today is enough to blind all the gossipy women in the municipal government compound."

Li Lianhua stood in front of the dressing mirror, touching the smooth wool fabric, her eyes filled with triumphant pride.

"I want them to be dazzled. Today I'm going to show them that I can marry into the family in style and glory."

A piercing car horn blared from outside the door.

"The wedding procession has arrived!" Zhu Yuanyuan shouted.

Su Nianhe walked to the glass door and looked outside.

A military green jeep adorned with a large red ribbon was parked at the intersection of Nanqiao Road.

Li Tiejun, dressed in a crisp military green uniform with a big red flower pinned to his chest, jumped off the vehicle with a beaming smile.

Behind him followed four burly young men from the security department, pushing a brand-new Flying Pigeon bicycle, carrying a Butterfly sewing machine, and holding a Red Lantern radio.

Li Tiejun was also wearing a Shanghai brand watch on his wrist.

"Three turns and one sound"—the ultimate wedding package these days, with everything you need.

Shen Huai strode over and opened the door of the black Santana parked next to him; the front of the car was also adorned with red ribbons.

"Tiejun, you've got quite the entourage." He Jianjun, wearing sunglasses and a floral shirt, leaned against the Santana door and whistled.

Li Tiejun grinned, revealing a set of white teeth.

"Absolutely, my wife deserves the best."

The wedding procession entered the house in a lively and bustling manner.

After overcoming numerous obstacles and filling his pockets with red envelopes, Li Tiejun finally managed to get Li Lianhua out of the house.

The Jeep led the way, with the Santana bringing up the rear.

The convoy drove out of Nanqiao Road in a grand procession, heading straight for the municipal party committee compound.

The entrance to the municipal party committee compound was unusually lively today.

Many middle-aged women and aunties had already moved small stools to sit at the doorway and were eating sunflower seeds, waiting to see the joke about the former rural nanny of Vice Mayor Li's family.

In their eyes, Li Tiejun was simply bewitched by a vixen, for choosing to marry a nanny instead of the factory director's distant niece.

"Have you heard? Old Mrs. Li is so angry she hasn't left the house for days." A middle-aged woman with curly hair curled her lips and said, "What kind of dowry could a country girl have? Probably just two old bundles when she came in."

"That's right, Tie Jun usually seems quite clever, how come he made such a blunder when it comes to his marriage?" another auntie chimed in.

"That child, Xiao Huai..."

"Don't say it, don't say it," an older woman interrupted.

Just then, the roar of an engine came from outside the compound.

The jeep came to a smooth stop at the entrance of the compound.

Li Tiejun got out of the car first, walked around to the passenger side, and opened the car door with extreme care.

Li Lianhua stepped out of the car wearing a stunning bright red woolen coat and leather shoes.

She stood ramrod straight, her chin slightly raised, and a poised and confident smile on her face.

The security guards lined up the brand-new "three turns and one sound" (referring to a radio, a watch, a dial indicator, and a microphone) at the entrance of the compound.

Immediately afterwards, the door of the black Santana in the back was pushed open.

Shen Huai got down and took Su Nianhe's hand.

Su Nianhe's fair cheeks glowed in the sunlight. She carried two net bags printed with "Jingcheng Department Store" in her hands, filled with high-end wedding candies and pastries.

The gossipy women who were eating sunflower seeds at the entrance of the compound all dropped their seeds on the ground.

"My goodness, is that the Li family's nanny?" The curly-haired woman's eyes widened in disbelief. "You can't even find this kind of outfit in a department store."

"Are you blind? Look who's behind them!" Another middle-aged woman pointed at Shen Huai and Su Nianhe, her voice trembling. "Mayor Shen's youngest son, and his wife! What a spectacle! They even brought a Santana for the wedding procession!"

The gossipy women looked at each other, their faces flushed and pale, and sour taste buds were practically oozing out.

They originally wanted to see them make a fool of themselves, but instead, the other party not only brought the highest-class "three turns and one sound" (a car, a watch, a radio, and a microphone), but also had a Santana escort, and even their clothes and belongings were hundreds of times better than those of these self-proclaimed city people.

Li Lianhua, arm in arm with Li Tiejun, walked past the gossipy women with her leather shoes on and eyes straight ahead.

Zhu Yuanyuan followed behind, and arrogantly stuffed two handfuls of White Rabbit milk candies into the hands of the children watching the commotion.

"Have some candy! We miss the sales manager of the garment factory getting married, let's all share in the joy!" Zhu Yuanyuan shouted loudly, specifically for the older women to hear.

Inside Building No. 2.

Wang Liping hid behind the curtains in the second-floor bedroom, peeking down.

Looking at the jeep, the impressive "three turns and one sound" (referring to the car, watch, and radio), and then at Su Nianhe being held tightly by Shen Huai in the crowd, Wang Liping's eyes turned red with jealousy.

She yanked hard on the curtains, her fingernails scratching them with a harsh sound.

"What's with the attitude!" Wang Liping gritted her teeth, her chest heaving. "Two country nannies, one became a big boss, and the other married the head of security. All the rules in this compound are in chaos!"

She turned to look at Shen Ping'an, who was still crying on the bed, and then thought about herself. The sense of loss in her heart was like a bottomless pit.

She, a full-time nurse at a city hospital, was living a life less comfortable than two nannies.

Wang Liping was so angry that she slammed the curtains shut, buried her face in the bed, and didn't even have the courage to go downstairs to eat wedding candy.

The sound of firecrackers outside was deafening, and red paper scraps covered the cement road in the courtyard.

The Li family set up a banquet in the courtyard.

Li Tiejun pulled Li Lianhua along, toasting her at each table.

Although the old lady of the Li family was not happy at first, seeing the grand procession of the wedding party, and with Su Nianhe and Shen Huai personally coming to oversee things, she realized that this was the mayor's son, and she had gained enough face. Her face beamed with joy.

Su Nianhe and Shen Huai sat at the main table.

She looked at Li Lianhua, who was smiling happily not far away, and her almond-shaped eyes curved into crescents.

"Lotus has finally made it through." Su Nianhe said softly, picking up the tea on the table and taking a sip.

Shen Huai leaned back in his chair, one hand resting on the edge of the chair back behind her, adopting a posture of absolute possession and protection.

He turned his head and looked at his wife, who was so concerned about others, and then gently pinched her lower back with his large hand.

"Don't meddle in other people's business." Shen Huai's voice was very low, only the two of them could hear it. "Your garment factory is going to expand after the New Year, and I have to go back to the Special Economic Zone tomorrow. Director Su, shouldn't we settle next month's interest payment in advance tonight?"

Su Nianhe shrank back as he pinched her, her cheeks instantly flushing hot.

"What nonsense are you spouting in public?" She glared at him and quickly reached out to stop his hand that was messing around her waist.

Shen Huai took her hand in his own, enveloping her soft, boneless little hand in his palm.

"Then let's go back to Nanqiao Road and talk," Shen Huai replied shamelessly.

The sun was shining brightly outside, and the sound of firecrackers drowned out all the sarcastic remarks.

In this wedding that caused a sensation throughout the entire compound, the old rules were completely shattered, and a new chapter was unfolding with great enthusiasm.

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