Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 435 Wedding
"Is this a camera? This is, this is..."

The young man almost reached out to grab it, but Yang Xiaotao avoided it, fearing that he would snatch it.

"Well, I'm sorry, I lost my temper and lost my temper."

Seeing this, the young man immediately recovered his expression, then looked at Yang Xiaotao, and solemnly introduced himself.

"Hello, I am the photographer of this photo studio, Guo Yunxin. You can call me Xiao Guo."

As he said, he stretched out his hand, and Yang Xiaotao also stretched out his hand to hold it.

"Hello, Yang Xiaotao."

The two met, probably because of the camera, Guo Yunxin was very friendly to Yang Xiaotao, and he was always close in his words.

Yang Xiaotao thought it should be because of "the same kind".

After the two talked about it, Yang Xiaotao made a request to develop the photos.

Guo Yunxin naturally readily agreed. In his words, if it weren't for the support from above, this photo studio would have been closed for a long time, and he still wanted to find a job in a newspaper.

Yang Xiaotao was his first list this year.

Then I asked about the size of the photo. The biggest one here is eight inches, and the price is not cheap.

Usually people wash the ones that are five inches and six inches. Yang Xiaotao thought about it, and used the eight inches for the school group photo, and the six inches for everything else, and then chose a few five inches to carry with him.

Guo Yunxin understood, and Yang Xiaotao asked the price again.

I thought it would cost a lot of money, but I didn't expect Guo Yunxin to generously give a half-price discount. Yang Xiaotao felt embarrassed, but I didn't want Guo Yunxin to directly explain the reason. The cost of developing the photos was lower than expected.

Some raw materials and solvents can be reused. Outsiders don't know it. If you are on your own, you don't need to play this set.

Yang Xiaotao looked around in the photo studio, Guo Yunxin took Yang Xiaotao's camera, and after confirming again, he took out the film and went to the darkroom.

Yang Xiaotao originally wanted to go home and wait, but Guo Yunxin said that it would be done in one morning without any trouble, so Yang Xiaotao found a place in the photo studio and read a book.

Not to mention, this place is quiet, but it is a good place to read a book.

Before noon, Guo Yunxin came out, holding a white paper tape in his hand, and handed it to Yang Xiaotao.

Yang Xiaotao opened it and looked at it. It was a black and white photo, and the time was recorded through the color difference.

The hardness of the photo is good, at least there is no need to worry about wear and tear.

"I put the negatives in there for you, and you can develop them if necessary."

As Guo Yunxin said, he was also envious in his heart. He could see that the level of these photos was average, and it was all thanks to this camera that they could be taken like this.

My heart is also tight with envy.

Yang Xiaotao asked again, how to sell the film here, Guo Yunxin was a little embarrassed this time.

After all, he doesn't have much film here.

In the end, Yang Xiaotao bought two film rolls, plus the money for developing the photos, a total of 32 yuan was spent.

Among them, film accounted for more than half, which also made Yang Xiaotao understand why photography could not develop in this era.

A film has caught up with the wages of ordinary workers, who can afford it?

In the afternoon, when Yang Xiaotao returned home, he heard Ran Qiuye's laughter, and immediately put down his things and asked what was going on.

Ran Qiuye stepped forward, helped him take off his coat, and then handed him a letter.

Yang Xiaotao opened his eyes and saw that the postman was Chen Hang. Then he looked at the place, it was Shanghai, and only then did he realize what it was.

"Uncle Chen's?"

"Yeah. I saw it, so you should too!"

Yang Xiaotao quickly opened the envelope, and took out two pieces of letter paper, which were covered with blue ink, and the handwriting should have been written by someone else.

Yang Xiaotao unfolded the letter paper and read it slowly.

In the letter, Uncle Chen first talked about the situation in Shanghai. The family members are all good, but there are not many people talking, and then Aunt Chen is looking after the children.

After nagging, he asked about Yang Xiaotao's situation and how the courtyard was going.

Finally, ask whether the person next to the water well in the newspaper is him?Let him have time to visit Shanghai. The development there is not worse than that of Forty-Nine City.

After Yang Xiaotao finished reading it, he felt an indescribable emotion in his heart. Letters from people thousands of miles away, even if they were just saying something about their parents, still represented the continuation of their relationship.

On the other side, Ran Qiuye was looking at the photos, which were placed on the table one by one, black and white photos, and Ran Qiuye was constantly surprised.

"Daughter-in-law, how do you write back to Uncle Chen?"

Yang Xiaotao walked behind Ran Qiuye, hugged her, enjoying the tenderness.

"How about this one?"

Ran Qiuye picked up a photo, which showed Ran Qiuye sitting on a stool and Yang Xiaotao standing aside, the two of them smiled happily.

"Okay, this one is pretty good."

Yang Xiaotao stood up.

When Uncle Chen left, Ran Qiuye was not pregnant yet, if they found out, they would be very happy.

Having made a decision, Yang Xiaotao immediately walked to the desk, found two pieces of letter paper, and began to write.

Uncle Chen, Aunt:

everything is fine!
letter received...

Yang Xiaotao first greeted the elders and their family well, and then talked about the recent situation. As for the matter of the heating furnace and the pressurized well, he did not hide anything, and even shared the joy that he was going to be a father...

Then I wrote Ran Qiuye's greetings...

In this way, I finished writing after two sheets of paper.

At last…

Congratulations
Good health, everything goes well.

Write your name and time.

One letter is complete.

I found the envelope from home, went to the mailbox to find a stamp, and wrote it according to the address of the other party. Ran Qiuye checked it and stuffed the photo in it before it was completed.

Yang Xiaotao didn't delay, and rode his bicycle to the post office.

When he came back again, it was already evening, and when Yang Xiaotao returned home, Ran Qiuye had already prepared meals.

After the two of them finished their meal, they read a book in the yard and spent their free time together.

In the next few days, Yang Xiaotao went to and from get off work step by step. When he had time, he would take Ran Qiuye back to his mother's house, and then he would go to the library to exchange two books. bookshelf.

In this way, until the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

This day is also Zhou Kui's wedding day.

After discussion between the two families, the wedding will still be held at Zhou's house, but after the end, Zhou Kui and Zhou Kui will move to the courtyard.

But Ran Qiuye didn't attend the wedding because she was pregnant. Although Zhou's mother asked her to go and said that this was a new era and old feudal superstitions were out of fashion, the two of them still insisted, and Zhou's mother had no choice.

Both Yang Xiaotao knew about Zhou's mother's kindness, but they still refused.

After Zhou Kui and Liu Yulan knew about it, Zhou Kui didn't know, but Liu Yulan was even more grateful to Yang Xiaotao and his wife after her mother's explanation.

Such a person who thinks of others is more worthy of association in the future.

This time when Zhou Kui got married, Yang Xiaotao had many tasks, and they were all important.

One is photography. Before there was no camera, you can use it. Now that you have one, it is not justified.

Then there is the officiant.

Generally, this kind of role needs to be held by a highly respected or superior leader, but it was unexpected that both parties agreed to let him take it, which was really unexpected.

Yang Xiaotao didn't understand, but the Liu family agreed.

Especially since several members of the family work in the rolling mill, they have a clearer understanding of Yang Xiaotao's position.

Although Yang Xiaotao's current position is just a bare-bones research and development team leader, but what he did, even the factory director may not be able to do it.

If such a person is the officiant, the relatives in the family will ask, and if they talk about engineers, heating furnaces, pressurized wells, and advanced workers, they will gain face.

As for Zhou's mother, that's even more okay.

Therefore, Yang Xiaotao rehearsed in advance at home, so as not to say the wrong thing.

After all, at this time, you should be more careful with your speech. As for the Western marriage, Yang Xiaotao knows about it, but dare not say it.

It wasn't until Ran Qiuye felt that it was all right, and this time she drove the duck to the shelves and became the officiant of the two.

Like Yang Xiaotao's marriage process, Zhou Kui dressed up in the morning and went out to marry the bride early in the morning.

At eleven o'clock in the morning, the two newcomers passed through the door, and Yang Xiaotao began to travel on his duty.

Looking at Zhou Kui's burly body trembling slightly when facing the crowd, and his face flushed from nervousness, and looking at Liu Yulan who was also nervous with heavy makeup, Yang Xiaotao calmed down.

Looking at the two, Yang Xiaotao walked to the hanging portrait of the great man.

At this moment, everyone gathered their eyes.

"Today, under the watchful eyes of a great man, we witnessed the wedding of two people. From now on, we will live together..."

"We sincerely hope that you can help and encourage each other on the road to revolution..."

"Finally, best wishes to you all!"

As soon as the call was over, the people around immediately burst into applause.

Then, everyone moved to the Yongjun Restaurant, which was also arranged in advance. With Yang Xiaotao's face, the owner of the restaurant, Zhang Qingjun, readily agreed, and the price was also suitable.

Come to the restaurant.

The two families get together and celebrate together.

Yang Xiaotao, as the officiant and also Zhou Kui's elder brother, sat at the main table with Zhou's mother.

There were also Liu Yulan's parents and several uncles at the table, which was full of people.

Sitting here at such a young age, Yang Xiaotao naturally attracted people's attention. Many people who came here also inquired about Yang Xiaotao's affairs, and then they respected him.

These days, those who are capable are respected.

When Zhou Kui brought Liu Yulan to toast one by one, when they came to the main table, Zhou Kui seemed a little restrained, but Liu Yulan was decent, outgoing and cheerful.

When it was Yang Xiaotao's turn, Yang Xiaotao held up his wine glass, "My brother is stupid in his mouth, but sincere in his heart. I can also see that from now on, this family will have to be a sister-in-law."

Liu Yulan smiled generously, Zhou Kui was also embarrassed, but his face was full of happiness.

The surrounding family members laughed heartily when they heard this. No one knew that Liu Cheng regarded this daughter as a baby bump. Although he was anxious about his daughter's marriage for so many years, he never said a bad word about her.

Even if her elder brothers dare to say that her sister is not good, they will be chased by the old man for half a street.

Now that Liu Yulan has found her home, everyone is naturally happy.

I didn't see that Liu Cheng was already grinning and couldn't hold his drink anymore?

"Brother Tao, don't worry, I will take good care of Kui Zi, mother and younger sister, lead a good life, and live a good life."

Liu Yulan patted her chest and said, although according to her age, she was three years older than Yang Xiaotao, but she called Tao brother seriously.

"Haha, good! It's a big day today, your sister-in-law didn't come, but you still have to bring a gift."

Yang Xiaotao reached out his hand and took out a ticket from his breast pocket. In an instant, everyone at the dinner table held their breaths, speechless in surprise.

Liu Cheng was even more exaggerated. The wine glass he was holding fell directly on the table, and the wine spilled out.

"Bicycle tickets!"

Someone shouted, followed by a burst of exclamation and discussion.

Zhou Kui and the others were also surprised. It is a fact that bicycle tickets are not easy to get these days.

What Yang Xiaotao took out was not only the ticket, but also a certificate underneath.

This is naturally what Yang Youning asked for.

After Yang Xiaotao explained the situation, Yang Youning also got to know Zhou Kui a little bit, and he could be regarded as a peripheral employee of their rolling mill.

And now he leads a team to install the heating furnace and has done a lot of things.

Although this is not up to the requirement, but with Yang Xiaotao coming forward, this face can be given.

But he also made it clear that it was only this time, not the next time.

If there is a next time, unless there is something good...

Yang Xiaotao listened and nodded with a smile.

In this regard, full confidence.

"Brother Tao, I..."

Zhou Kui wanted to refuse, but Yang Xiaotao handed it to Liu Yulan, "This is your sister-in-law's wish. Once you have the tickets, you have to earn the money yourself!"

Liu Yulan took the bill and nodded solemnly.

"Brother Tao, thank you sister-in-law, I will respect you first for this glass of wine!"

"it is good!"

Liu Yulan drank it in one gulp, quite boldly.

Yang Xiaotao drank the same, and Zhou Yun who was on the side quickly refilled the two, "I'll drink this glass for your sister-in-law!"

Zhou Kui and the two toasted together, and the three of them sat down after drinking.

When Zhou Kui went to other tables, Liu Cheng's brothers started to attack.

If the relatives who gave such heavy gifts did not toast, it would mean that the Liu family had no tutors.

It's just that they haven't seen Yang Xiaotao's drinking capacity, and they are full of arrogance when they see Yang Xiaotao, and they don't notice the expressions of Liu Cheng and the second child.

It was a kind of schadenfreude.

The banquet didn't end until 03:30 in the afternoon, Liu Yulan looked at the uncles and elders lying down on the wine table, and felt amused again.

He obviously doesn't have that ability, yet he wants to compare with Yang Xiaotao, what is the comparison?

That's a huge amount of people, you are taking your life.

(End of this chapter)