Siheyuan: The Era of Struggle

Chapter 227

As the saying goes, one family is happy and the other is sad.

Zhang Lide and his wife were reluctant to see off their daughter, but the home of He Yuanchao, who was marrying his daughter-in-law, was a lively scene.

As soon as the convoy picking up the bride showed up at the entrance of the alley, Li Jiefang and Shazhu, who were guarding the gate, immediately lit the firecrackers they had prepared.

As soon as the crackling sound was heard, everyone chatting in the room seemed to have made an agreement, and they all ran out of the room with smiles on their faces and ran towards the door.

"What did Lao Zhang think about marrying his daughter into such an ordinary family?"

"Yes! This doesn't look like Lao Zhang's style!"

"Looking at the car used to pick up the bride, Lao Zhang's son-in-law's home should be nice!"

……

Looking at the group of people coming out of the courtyard, and then looking at the surrounding environment, a few people in the car at the end of the motorcade started talking in confusion.

When they saw He Yuanchao and Zhang Min getting out of the car, several people followed them out of the car happily.

Doubts are doubts, and discussions are discussions. Since Zhang Lide and Zhang Min are willing, they won't show it unintentionally. Anyway, the girl they are marrying is not their daughter.

It has only been ten years since the founding of the People's Republic of China, and their status has just changed. Several people, big and small, are also leading cadres. They dare not show their contempt for the masses, as it will poke people's backs.

In the new society and the new atmosphere, even happy events like marriage have fewer cumbersome rituals during this period.

Otherwise, some customs and rules must be arranged after the bride gets off the car. Customs such as holding apples and stepping across the brazier are indispensable items in some places.

Although without these programs to add fun and blessings, a lot of joy and festivities are lost, but a lot of unnecessary expenses are also reduced.

He Yuanchao and Zhang Min, who were welcomed out of the car and rushed into the courtyard, were grateful for this simple and frugal era. Otherwise, they would have been beaten with five-color rice mixed with sand.

Since the banquet was arranged in the restaurant, the wedding ceremony was also held there. The reason why we did not go directly to Fengze Garden has to be said to be the deep-rooted ideological habits of the Chinese people.

Without a ceremony at home, the newlyweds who entered the house could not be idle. After arranging the guests from her parents' home, He Yuanchao led Zhang Min to introduce his relatives and friends one by one.

Whether it was someone Zhang Min knew before or someone he didn't know, they had to be introduced solemnly again today. This was also an indispensable part for the bride to integrate into this new family.

After the lively acknowledgment of relatives and friends, Aunt Yu Li and He Yuyu were afraid that the second aunt who had just walked in would not be able to show her face because of her tenderness, so they hurriedly pulled Zhang Min into the back room and whispered.

The bride was no longer in sight, and the family was entertained by Liu Lihua, Liang Weimin and others. Several young people, led by Chu Cheng, began to gather around He Yuanchao and started laughing and joking.

Talking and laughing, except for some people who maintained their own identities, people on both sides gradually became familiar with each other.

Liu Lihua looked at her watch and felt that it was almost time for the bride to be blessed. After looking at each other, she stood up with a smile and invited everyone to go to the hotel to hold the couple's wedding.

As soon as everyone heard the most anticipated part, they all had no objections and stood up and walked out in agreement.

Everyone left the courtyard happily, but they encountered difficulties while riding in the car.

Let’s not talk about whether it is overloaded or not. No matter how much people are crammed into the car, five cars cannot fit everyone.

"Since everyone can't get through at once, everyone, don't squeeze in. Godmother, you can lead Yu Li, Yu Yu and your mother's family there first, and then let the car come back to pick us up."

Looking at the people standing by the car, constantly discussing how to get in the car, He Yuanchao said to his godmother Liu Lihua without thinking.

Liu Lihua looked at the time and then at the people beside the car who were happily coming up with ideas. She had no other good idea. She nodded and said, "Okay, let's go over with our things and get busy." They were all here to participate. It’s a wedding party, and everyone has a good face. If you ask anyone not to ride in the car at this time, they won’t say anything, and they will feel unhappy in their hearts. There is no way to go in two groups. No matter how you say it, it’s hard to feel wronged. Send it to your mother-in-law’s family.

Chuanban Hutong is not far from Fengze Garden on Meishi Street. After sending off the first wave of people, five cars soon came back to pick up He Yuanchao, Zhang Min and the rest of the group.

"Hey, I said your kid's performance is quite impressive today!"

When they arrived at Fengze Garden, as soon as He Yuanchao led everyone into the house, the old squad leader Guo Boquan came over laughing.

"What is ostentatious or not is all the wishes of the elders."

After saying that, He Yuanchao quickly introduced Zhang Min to Guo Boquan.

The old monitor, who had satisfied his curiosity, secretly sighed in his heart that He Yuanchao was so lucky, and said congratulations with a smile.

After chatting for a while, seeing everyone eating in the hall looking here, Guo Boquan quickly said: "Okay, you two are the real hosts today, and everyone in the private room is waiting. Come over quickly."

"Okay, I'll go over first. Come over when you're done and let's have a drink."

"Today is an important moment in your kid's life. Even if you don't tell me, I still have to go have a drink with you."

After hearing Guo Boquan's reply, He Yuanchao stopped writing. After nodding with a smile, he led Zhang Min and the people who came with him to the private room of the second entrance.

Our country has been a humane society since ancient times. It will be much more convenient to have acquaintances when doing anything. Just like the banquet hosted by He Yuanchao here today, Guo Boquan has a lot to worry about for him.

"I'm sorry for aiding Korea. The bureau was busy this morning, so I have time to come over now. If you have anything else to do, don't be polite to me, brother."

"I'm very happy that you can come, Xia Ju. It's because my family is being polite to me. Please sit down and drink some water and rest."

"Brother He, today is your day. We two brothers will have a good drink in a while."

"Brother Li, that's for sure. I will have a few drinks with you today. We won't come back until we get drunk."

"That's not okay. I really made you drunk. I won't be able to see my siblings in the future."

Hahaha……

Entering the private room with four large tables, He Yuanchao led Zhang Min to greet the people in the room for a while, and was pulled aside by Liu Lihua.

"It's almost time to aid Korea. Check to see if everyone has arrived. If so, let's start. I can also let the chef serve the food."

After listening to Liu Lihua's words, He Yuanchao walked around the room seriously and then said with a smile: "Except for my godfather, Minister Chen, all the people I invited are here."

Angrily glaring at He Yuanchao, who was chattering with her, Liu Lihua smiled and said: "I just called and the people in their unit said they have been gone for a while. I guess they will be here soon."

While the two of them were talking, they heard an exclamation coming from the door of the private room.

"Yeah! Minister Chen."

Hearing the noise, He Yuanchao turned around and looked towards the door of the private room, and saw Chen Cheng smiling and greeting those reserved and unsociable people.

The person who was going to make the finale had already arrived, and He Yuanchao didn't waste any time and walked towards him with a smile on his face.

(End of this chapter)