Era: Craftsmen in the Siheyuan

Chapter 216 Cai Quanwu gets married

"Hey, grandma, what are you doing with the knife?" Xu Deyong asked quickly.

Xu Nanshi said happily: "Kill the old hen, isn't it just for this time?"

Xu Huizhen smiled and said, "Grandma, I'm just pregnant, so you'd better keep the hen to lay eggs. It's the same for me to eat eggs."

Xu Nanshi was reminded and said hesitantly: "Then eat eggs first?"

"Hey, let's just eat the eggs first." Xu Huizhen said with a smile.

Xu Nan said: "Okay, let's eat the eggs first today, and in two months we will kill the new chickens. Later, when you are in confinement, we will kill the old hens and make soup for you."

After saying that, he started cooking happily, looking more energetic.

After dinner in the evening, while enjoying the cool air in the yard, Xu Nanshi "accidentally" said it while chatting with her aunt.

The eldest mother said enviously: "Congratulations, Aunt Nan, we will be able to add another child to the family next year."

After a while Liu Dezhu also came.

Upon hearing this, Qin Huairu blinked and returned to the house.

Xu Deyong smiled and said: "It's human nature, and you haven't taken the initiative to do anything to follow others. Director Ma's attitude may have meant that you have been included as a spare tire."

At this time, Xu Huizhen was holding Xiao Lier and sitting at the table chatting with her.

"Hey." Liu Dezhu sighed and said: "You are right, but when I think that this may be my only chance to become a regular employee and marry a wife, I can't help but worry about gains and losses. Don't you think I Be snobbish.”

He Yuzhu couldn't help but sigh slightly, blaming the father who ran away with the widow.

Among them is this girl Chen Xueru.

Cai Quan is not a good person, but he talks little and has few friends, and he has no relatives at home. If it weren't for Xu Deyong and the others, there wouldn't be enough people to pick up the bride tomorrow.

Then he waved his hand and said: "On happy days, I don't have to quarrel with you. Otherwise, it will ruin everyone's sex. I just came over to see if there is anything you need to help me with."

"It's just a spare tire when riding a bicycle. When the car is running on the road, if the tire breaks, you can just replace it with the spare tire."

Qiangzi glanced at him with disgust and said: "What do you think you are? I have to be mediocre and not praise you at all..."

Xu De shrugged and said, "I don't know about that. After all, we don't have the right to make a decision. You have to be normal about this."

Because tomorrow is the day when Cai Quanwu and He Yumei get married.

"Spare tire?"

When He Yuzhu heard this, he glanced at Xu Deyong and the others on the left, and then at the Jia Dongxu family on the right. They were all married and had children, but he was still alone... Oh, there was a sister with an elbow crooked outside, who was accompanying Xiao Li'er. Playing.

At this time, Qiangzi also came with a cheeky smile and congratulated Cai Quanwu.

Xu Deyong: "..."

Xiaobangjie said: "I don't want it, I want to find my mother."

Liu Dezhu became excited as soon as he saw Qiangzi, and said sarcastically: "Someone is afraid that no one will pay attention to him outside, so he will remember the good things of his predecessors."

Jia Dongxu said angrily: "Okay, Mom, don't worry so much, it will happen naturally."

Yi Zhonghai, on the other hand, was sitting on the rocking chair he made, leisurely and leisurely, fanning himself, not knowing what he was thinking.

Liu Dezhu said happily: "Hey, then I will be the spare tire. I am happy to be the spare tire."

That evening, Xu Deyong came to Cai Quanwu's house.

Xu Huizhen has his most outstanding masterpiece in the world.

"Why……."

……

After saying that, he slipped into the bedroom.

……

Back at the tavern, it wasn't closed yet and some customers were still there.

Xu Nanshi said with a smile: "I have a great-granddaughter. It's best to be a great-grandson this time."

Mrs. Jia Zhang knew that Xu Huizhen was pregnant. After returning to the house, she couldn't help but urge her son: "Dongxu, you are not young anymore, you should have a second one too!"

The days were slipping through the seams of hands, and three days passed in the blink of an eye. Xu Deyong had already taken care of all the laundry and cooking work at home.

Cai Quanwu didn't say anything. If he could come, he would be a guest or a friend, but with He Yumei in charge from now on, it would be very difficult for Qiangzi to borrow money from him again.

He was very busy every day, so naturally he couldn't do any mischief at night. His hand touched Xu Huizhen's belly with some piety.

Mrs. Jia Zhang glared and said: "Nonsense, I don't worry about why you have grown so big. Banggeng will sleep in the same bed with me tonight."

Well, with these two pieces of goods, Cai Quanwu shouldn't be lonely at night.

Come on, how about you just change your name to Liu Beitai?

In the evening, a few people drank some wine and played cards at Cai Quanwu's house. Xu Deyong went home early. Xu Huizhen had to take care of the tavern and look after Xiao Li'er.

Liu Dezhu and Qiangzi, who were single, slept at Cai Quanwu's house.

The pallet truck this guy brought joined the "Crane Club" and he didn't do well, but he wasn't hungry either.

After greeting each other, he pulled Xu Deyong aside and said: "Deyong, Director Ma has been quite concerned about me recently, and has intentionally or unintentionally asked me about my family situation and my literacy study. Do you think this is a joke?"

Some time ago, Cai Quanwu had been "snubbed" for a period of time. Now he seemed to regret it, and he gradually came closer.

Xu Deyong walked in and took Xiao Li'er from Xu Huizhen's arms. He nuzzled the little guy with his nose, making the little guy giggle.

Seeing this, Chen Xueru's eyes flashed with a complicated look, but she still said with a smile on her face: "Deyong, congratulations!"

It seems that Chen Xueru already knows about Xu Huizhen's pregnancy.

Xu Deyong smiled and said casually: "Sister Xie Xueru, don't forget to wrap a big red envelope when you come back."

Chen Xueru narrowed her peach blossom luck slightly and said with a half-smile: "If I wrap a big red envelope, I'm afraid you won't accept it."

Xu Deyong had a sudden thought in his heart. If this girl got crazy and wanted to repay a previous favor by giving her a red envelope worth a thousand yuan, not only would he not dare to accept it, but she would also be having a lot of fun.

"Hehe." Xu Deyong grinned and said, "It's just a metaphor. Don't make it too big, otherwise we won't be able to pay it back."

Then he changed the subject and said: "Hey, where's Elena, why haven't we seen her in the past few days? She took a photo for us that day, and I was planning to treat her to a drink."

Chen Xueru sneered slightly in her heart and said calmly: "Elena returned to Dasu for something, so she asked me to bring you the photos that were developed that day. Huizhen and I have seen them just now."

Only then did Xu Deyong notice a yellow envelope beside the table, which probably contained photos, and he reached out and took it.

Xu Huizhen smiled and said: "The photos are all very beautiful. I have to thank Elena properly later."

Xiao Li'er, who was sitting on Xu Deyong's lap, stretched out her little hands to grab the envelope when she saw it.

Chen Xueru looked at their family and suddenly felt a little unmotivated, so she stood up and said, "It's getting late, I'm leaving and going home."

The two stood up and said goodbye to each other: "Sister Xueru, walk slowly."

Chen Xueru waved her hands gracefully, and left with her skirt and waist swaying.

Xu Huizhen said: "You should go back with Xiao Li'er first. We will close after these customers leave."

Xu Deyong said: "I'm waiting to help you."

Xu Huizhen pushed him gently and said, "No, it's not a heavy job. You don't have to protect me so well, otherwise it will make a fuss if others find out."

Xu Deyong said: "Okay, I'll go back first."

"Well, I have to get up early to go to Cai Quanwu's place tomorrow. You are considered his friend, and I represent everyone in the tavern." Xu Huizhen said. Xu Deyong nodded and carried Xiao Li'er back home.

……

Early the next morning, after Xu Deyong finished exercising, he opened the blind box with a thought.

"puff."

A large package of things fell into the blind box space.

Xu Deyong saw that it was a big bag of cotton, weighing forty or fifty kilograms.

Hey, they are all good things with limited supply. They can be used for your baby’s cotton-padded clothes and pants in the future.

At this time, Xu Huizhen also woke up. After washing and dressing up, Xu Deyong took his mother and daughter to Cai Quanwu's house.

In order to make the wedding more exciting, Xu Deyong also brought his hand-cranked record player.

When he arrived at Cai Quanwu's house, he placed it inside the house, wound up the strings and needles, and played music full of the characteristics of the times, immediately raising the festive mood to a higher level.

There were not many guests today, only two or three tables, so Cai Quanwu found an old chef to cook.

After a while, Mr. Niu came with a smile. After greeting each other, he saw that everything was ready, such as red pairs, firecrackers, etc.

He nodded and said with a smile: "Hey, Quan Wu, you have to be grateful to Deyong and his wife for being the manager of the company and marrying such a good little wife. I must toast them two more glasses today." Hui Zhen is exempted, and De Yong will have to do all the work for you."

Cai Quanwu said happily in a silly voice: "Master Niu is right, I will definitely toast more when the time comes."

Xu Huizhen said with a smile: "Master Niu, you are the one I should respect more. You are a great matchmaker."

Mr. Niu chuckled and said, "Hey, I'm just going through the motions. You are the ones who are doing the hard work."

Cai Quanwu said: "Thank you so much, drink more today."

Xu Huizhen said: "Although wine is good, you can't be greedy."

Mr. Niu said with a smile: "Look, who feels sorry for me? What I mean is that I don't want Deyong to drink too much!"

"Hahaha……."

Everyone laughed.

After chatting for a while and seeing that the time was about the same, Cai Quanwu took Xu Deyong to pick up the bride. Along with him was Qiangzi, who was also riding a cart.

When they arrived at He Yumei's house, the bride had already put on light makeup. After some simple procedures, the bride got in the car. The dowry was very simple, including a small dressing cabinet, some daily necessities, clothes, etc.

Cai Quanwu rode Xu Deyong's car with the bride and dowry.

Qiangzi took Xu Deyong, He Yumei's younger brother and several relatives with him.

Cai Quanwu happily brought his red-eyed new wife home. Both of them were full of expectations and longing for their new family in the future.

"I'm coming……."

When Qiangzi saw the car coming at the entrance of the alley, he shouted twice and immediately lit firecrackers to greet it.

"Crackling..."

Amidst the celebrations, firecrackers and music, Cai Quanwu and He Yumei officially became husband and wife under the auspices of Mr. Niu.

After the wedding banquet and meal, Qiangzi volunteered to take over the gifting job.

Cai Quan was everywhere, and Xu Huizhen still needed to be in charge of the tavern and canteen, so Xu Deyong took his mother and daughter to say goodbye and go back.

As for Liu Dezhu and Qiangzi, they can stay and cause trouble.

……

One day later, it was the sixth day of the sixth lunar month.

As the saying goes: "On June 6th, when I hang up my hoe hook, I call my aunt my sister-in-law."

This day is also one of my country's traditional festivals, known as the "Xia Wang Festival", also known as "Godsend Festival", "Fried Noodles Festival" and "Girls' Day". In the old days, it was also called "Girls' Returning Home Festival".

Married daughters will go back to their parents' homes with their husbands on this day to visit their parents, which is called "Wangxia".

Newlyweds were required to bring a "long gourd" (homonymous to "long-lasting stickiness"), in order to hope that the couple's love would last forever. Later, it became less common to bring long gourds, and more people brought fruits, sugar, drinks and other summer-relieving items. Father-in-law and mother-in-law will also give sweat towels, fans, straw hats, etc. as gifts in return.

Nowadays, few people celebrate Wangxia Festival.

This "God's Gift Festival" was an official festival during the Zhenzong period of the Song Dynasty. It was called Tiankuang (kuàng) Festival at that time. Tiankuang means a gift from heaven.

According to literary records, the sixth day of June in the old capital was colorful.

It is said that "dragon robes are dried in the palace, elephants are washed outside the Xuanwu Gate. The alleys are fragrant with soybean paste, and the insect king is worshiped in small farmland temples."

There is also a saying in the old capital called "Fujiang Cured Vinegar", which is said to be "draining water on June 6th to make sauce and vinegar to prevent mildew".

On this day, there is also the tradition of offering sacrifices to the King of Insects. The reason why we choose this day to worship the King of Insects is because the farmer's proverb says, "On June 6th, watch the grain show." On this day, the grains begin to ear, and the growth of crops enters a critical period. Whether the harvest is good or not is quite critical at this moment, so cultivators pay attention to this important day. During this period, people pray for good weather and no pests or disasters, which reflects the people's great concern for farming.

Speaking of June 6th, we must also mention the traditional custom of appreciating lotus flowers in the old capital. Every year in the sixth and seventh months of the lunar calendar, the lotus flowers in Shichahai, Beihai and other places are in full bloom, attracting people from all over the world to come and watch them. It can be said that "the lotus leaves touching the sky are infinitely green, and the lotus flowers reflecting the sun are uniquely red."

There is a folk proverb: "On June 6th, the sun will be red and green, and you will not be afraid of insect bites or moths." Therefore, June 6th is also known as "Insect Sun Festival" and "Mold Sun Sun Day".

However, Xu Deyong and the others couldn't do it.

Because it was a cloudy day and it looked like it was going to rain.

"It rained on the sixth day of June, and it was cloudy for forty-five consecutive days."

The meaning of this farmer's proverb is that if it rains on the sixth day of the sixth lunar month, then according to the experience of our ancestors, it indicates that it will be mainly cloudy and rainy days for a long time to come.

Xu Deyong came back from strolling outside with Xiao Li'er in his arms.

Now this little guy is blackmailing people if he doesn't go out every day. He is really a little kid.

……

The weather was gloomy, but some people couldn't sit still.

For example, Liao Yucheng was taken out by Chen Xueru.

During this period, he wanted to get the handle back from Chen Xueru all the time. Even if he couldn't get it back, Chen Xueru couldn't keep an eye on him.

After his observation and thinking, he set his target on Chen Xueru's brother.

Chen Xueru's brother is named Chen Zuwang, and his name and person are two extremes.

If their ancestors of the Chen family had spirits, they might be so angry that they would crawl out of the ground.

Chen Zuwang was idle, and after his family business fell completely into Chen Xueru's hands, he became even more frustrated.

When she had no money, she asked Chen's mother for it. When she had money, she disappeared every now and then.

Mother Chen was angry and tried to educate her for a while, but it was of no use.

Chen Zuwang said, "If you ask your sister to leave the business to me, I won't go out and fool around."

But Chen's mother knew that he was not that material at all.

After preaching for a while to no avail, Chen's mother was too "enlightened" to care anymore.

Liao Yucheng found his brother-in-law.

……

(End of this chapter)