Siheyuan: The beauty Xueru Huizhen, the birds are jealous

The next morning, the Liu family began to make intensive preparations. Since they were going to host ten tables of guests, the backyard obviously couldn't accommodate so many people. Therefore, six tables were set up in the middle yard and four tables in the backyard.

In preparation for this feast, Liu Haizhong arranged for his second son Liu Guangtian and his youngest son Liu Guangfu, as well as Sha Zhu from the courtyard, to go door to door to borrow tables, chairs, benches and kitchen utensils. Due to limited space, they even removed the door panels to use as cutting boards.

As for cooking equipment, there were four coal stoves set up in the backyard, two of which were used for stewing and the other two for frying.

In addition, Sha Zhu also specially called his apprentices in the cafeteria to help.

In addition, the aunties in the courtyard were responsible for washing, selecting and cutting vegetables. With the concerted efforts of everyone, this grand wedding was finally carried out smoothly.

However, the ridicule in Liu Guangqi's heart became stronger and stronger. He knew that this was only a temporary calm, and bigger storms were still waiting for him ahead.

Hearing the noise coming from Liu Haizhong's house, other residents of the courtyard were also attracted by the scene and began to discuss in private.

"Have you heard that Liu Haizhong's eldest son has a happy event today?"

"Yes, I heard that the girl's family is well-off and her parents are backbones of the unit."

"I really don't understand why they chose Liu Guangqi."

"That's right. The girl's family only has this precious daughter. The future family property will most likely fall into the hands of Liu Haizhong's family."

"No wonder Master Liu was so happy today. It turns out there is such a good thing!"

Everyone talked at once and soon pieced together the general outline of what had happened, their words filled with envy.

Yang Ming was in the backyard and was unable to sleep because of the noise early in the morning. Even his favorite quiet time in the early morning was broken.

He sighed helplessly. Living not far from Liu Haizhong's house, such a bustle was inevitable. At this moment, listening to the discussions of the people around him, Yang Ming found it a little funny.

Because he knew that Liu Haizhong's eldest son Liu Guangqi was not actually married, but married into the woman's family as a live-in son-in-law. And after the two got married, they hurriedly left the capital and went to other places.

After this departure, he never returned for more than twenty years.

I'm afraid that Liu Haizhong's joy at this moment will be just a false joy in the end.

However, Liu Haizhong himself was completely unaware of this and was still happily directing Sha Zhu and others to work, preparing to welcome colleagues and friends who were about to come to congratulate him.

As a senior forger in the steel mill, Liu Haizhong has many colleagues and apprentices in the workshop who are on good terms with him. When his son got married, he naturally did not forget to invite them.

After all, this wedding cost a lot, so he naturally hoped to get some of it back from the gift money.

At the same time, Liu Haizhong’s eldest son Liu Guangqi also brought his fiancée Xiaojuan to the Civil Affairs Bureau to go through the marriage procedures.

After going through a series of procedures, the two finally got their marriage certificate.

Liu Guangqi heaved a long sigh of relief, turned to look at Xiaojuan and asked, "Xiaojuan, when are we leaving?"

"We'll leave this afternoon," Xiaojuan replied. "My parents have packed up everything at home and have entrusted the house to someone else. We can leave after we get the marriage certificate. We've also arranged work in Hebei Province."

Obviously, Xiaojuan had already made full preparations for this day.

She looked at Liu Guangqi's dazed expression and couldn't help asking, "What's wrong? Are you hesitant now?"

"Hesitated?" Liu Guangqi shook his head. "Not really. You know my father's temper. He always favors my two younger brothers. I have wanted to leave this family for a long time."

Although Liu Guangqi is the eldest son in the family, he is not treated much better than his two younger brothers at home. He has long been tired of this family environment.

After witnessing Liu Haizhong's harsh punishments on children many times, Liu Guangqi felt a sense of inexplicable uneasiness and panic in his heart.

He clearly realized that he was unwilling to continue staying in this home filled with violence and heavy atmosphere.

"No matter what," he took a deep breath, turned to Xiaojuan beside him, and said softly, "My father invited many guests today. We should go back and at least give them an explanation."

He paused for a moment and added, "In addition, my father specially prepared a bicycle for us as a wedding gift."

"Bicycle?" Xiaojuan's eyes flashed with surprise. In that era, a bicycle was undoubtedly an extremely precious gift for an ordinary family, and its value was at least hundreds of yuan.

"It's the bicycle." Liu Guangqi nodded. "For this bicycle, we should go back."

As time passed, it was already morning. Liu Guangqi returned home with his newly married wife Xiaojuan. Liu Haizhong was filled with joy when he saw his son and daughter-in-law return.

"That's great, Xiaojuan. From now on, you will be a member of our Liu family. Live a good life with Guangqi." He pointed to a brand new bicycle and a pile of gifts next to him and said, "This is prepared for you. I hope you will like it."

"Thank you, Dad." Liu Guangqi and Xiaojuan smiled at each other, and then said in tacit understanding, "Dad, Mom, Xiaojuan's family has some relatives and friends who need us to entertain. We want to go there first and let them see these gifts."

Liu Haizhong did not doubt it and readily agreed: "Okay, go early and come back early, don't forget that you are the protagonists today."

As Liu Guangqi and Xiaojuan left, noon quietly arrived. The aroma of food wafting from the backyard filled the entire courtyard.

Although Sha Zhu's cooking skills were not as good as He Daqing's, let alone comparable to Yang Ming's, but in this age of material scarcity, the aroma was enough to make people salivate.

It is worth mentioning that at today’s wedding banquet, Yan Bugui was once again invited to serve as the accountant, responsible for registering gifts and guest lists.

In return, he naturally didn't have to pay any gift money.

Guests arrived one after another. Most of them were Liu Haizhong's colleagues and apprentices at the steel rolling mill, especially his eldest apprentice Lan Guang, who was unable to go to university due to his poor family background and had always been sponsored by Liu Haizhong.

At this moment, he also came to congratulate in person: "Master, congratulations on the birth of your baby!"

The guests offered their blessings one after another, Liu Haizhong smiled from ear to ear, and the whole courtyard was immersed in a joyful and festive atmosphere.

At the festive moment when guests arrived one after another, Liu Haizhong seemed extremely anxious. He looked around but could not catch any trace of Liu Guangqi and his bride.