Return to 1981 and start from breaking off the engagement

Chapter 98 Picking Up the Bride

Yao Weijun rode his motorcycle home and felt a strong festive atmosphere.

The whole family had happy smiles on their faces and was busy.

At this time, at the door of the side room where he usually cooks and cooks, there are various vegetables and fish piled up. Yao Xiangui took his second sister-in-law and third sister to the village agency to order them in advance and bring them back.

The sister-in-law has already cooked the food in the side room and hired a matchmaker the night before the wedding. This is the old rule in the village.

Aunt Liu Cui felt very proud of being able to secure this matchmaking match, and was currently joking and chatting with her mother in the main room.

The five children in the yard were running and jumping excitedly. They now have endless snacks and various toys, and they are much happier than during the Chinese New Year.

Grandma, second sister-in-law and third sister-in-law were looking at the newly purchased sewing machine and radio in surprise. At this time, when they saw Yao Weijun parked his motorcycle, second sister-in-law came forward with a smile and said:
"Junzi, I asked my mother-in-law to send a message to your second brother. He is busy at work and cannot take leave. He may not be able to come back when you get married tomorrow. Don't blame me!"

"It's okay, work is important. When the second brother comes back at the end of the year, Xiunan and I will set up another table."

Yao Weijun replied with a smile and waved his hand.

"Okay, my sister-in-law will help you think about it then. Okay, go quickly. Our father is still waiting to ask you about what happened at the banquet. Uncle Shoushan and Uncle Xianping are also here!"

The second sister-in-law said and pointed to the west hall. Yao Weijun walked up the steps and pushed the door open.

According to the etiquette in the village, when a family gets married, uncles from the family and Zhuangxiang who usually have good relations with each other will come to sit in advance. On the one hand, they can help with some chores, and on the other hand, they can gather happiness and make it look lively.

If we follow the old tradition, just for weddings and banquets, any family that wants to save face would have to hold the ceremony for three days, and the guests invited every day should be very particular and not look too fancy.

The first day is the official day, and the main purpose is to entertain all the bride's relatives and family members; the second day is to entertain the relatives of the groom's parents, including seven aunts and eight aunts, who will come to congratulate each other on this day.

On the third day, people from the village came to drink, as well as some friends of the bride and groom.

During these three days, the bride and groom have to be present every day, and on the afternoon of the third day, the bride has to go back to Men'er and stay at her parents' house for another night.

This kind of etiquette was too complicated, so when it became popular a few years ago, it was simplified.

It advocates new things and new things to get rid of the dregs of the old society. No matter how many relatives and friends the man and woman have, the banquet is completed within one day, that is, there are two banquets at noon and evening, and the wedding is considered complete.

Of course, it is indispensable for the bride to return home. This tradition still remains, that is, after Yu Xiunan gets married, she will stay in the new house for two nights, and on the third day she will go back to her parents' home to live, and then Yao Weijun will pick her up on the fourth day.

In addition, there are many complicated etiquettes in the process of holding a wedding banquet, some of which even Yao Weijun didn't know. It was Yao Xiangui and his wife who gave him instructions in advance and told him what to do on the day so as not to come all the way. made a joke in front of relatives.

For example, if someone wishes you a happy greeting, you must reciprocate the gift seriously. If a man smokes a cigarette, a woman grabs candies.

Don't be impatient with someone who is making trouble at the wedding.

Another example is that you can't go into the house all the time to talk to the bride, lest you make her feel worthless.

Also, you can't just drink stupidly no matter who persuades you to drink. Before entering the wedding room, you sneak under the table first, which is even more ridiculous...

Wait a minute.

In this regard.

Yao Weijun was not under too much pressure and felt that he could handle it easily, especially the matter of making trouble in the wedding ceremony. He had already had a plan to deal with it.

At this time, the main room was filled with smoke, and the senior men were like chimney pipes, especially his father and Uncle Guang Sheng, who loved to smoke dry cigarettes. As soon as Yao Weijun entered the room, he choked and almost coughed.

"Junzi, it just so happens that your uncles and uncles are here. Have the commune leaders gone there today?"

Yao Xiangui took the lead in asking with a glowing face.

"Well, Director Xiao will bring Director Yu over tomorrow."

Yao Weijun replied while opening the window.

"Hahaha... Okay! If that's the case, Xianping, please change the seats at each table, and then arrange two seats for the leaders of the commune!"

Yao Xiangui was even more delighted when he heard that we were holding a wedding in a village. Well, even the commune cadres were invited. This made him feel that Beier had face and was confident in speaking.

"But Director Xiao has to go to the county town for a meeting in the afternoon and won't be able to stay here for too long, so dad, just make your normal arrangements. Don't do anything special. That will only be counterproductive."

Yao Weijun warned seriously.

"Did you see that the leader is so busy and still comes to see my military son's wedding? Oh! I'm lying if I say I'm not touched!"

Everyone knows that Yao Xiangui saves face. Even though Yao Weijun made it so clear, he still showed it off easily.

Seeing this situation, Yao Weijun didn't want to leave the house to let the dry smoke smoke. He looked around at the elders present, divided the cigarettes into a circle, entrusted his uncles to help with the arrangements, and walked out of the house.

He went to the east hall and chatted with Aunt Liu Cui for a while, then while the food was not ready, he called the third sister and went to the south courtyard.

"What's going on?" Yao Weifang asked curiously as they leaned against the flower feather wall in the middle of the yard.

Yao Weijun did not respond immediately. He first peeled off a piece of wedding candy and put it in her mouth, and then asked: "Has Dou Lili been looking for you again recently?" Yao Weifang slurped the candy, looked at him sideways for a long time, and said with emotion that the answer was inappropriate. : "Well, Lao Wu, you have really changed. Why do I feel that you are completely different from before?
The wedding will be held tomorrow, but today I am still thinking about business matters. Is this still my former fifth brother?So unlikeable! "

"Oh sister, don't do this to no avail, tell me quickly!" Yao Weijun urged with a smile.

Yao Weifang is not someone who keeps making jokes. She just said those words out of emotion. Seeing Yao Weijun urging her, she shook her head and said:

"No, Lili hasn't come to see me recently, but I heard that she is already contacting the women in the village. I think she can only cooperate with you at this stage, and she will definitely not be able to do it by herself."

"If you don't call this cooperation, in fact, I can't do it myself without her!"

Yao Weijun spread his hands and said seriously to the third sister: "I will send you back in a few days, and I will ask her to confirm the details of the cooperation. Third sister, you come with me then, and then..."

He came closer and made arrangements in a low voice. He only heard Yao Weifang hesitate, and finally nodded, but he couldn't help but pat Yao Weijun's arm.

"You kid...who did you learn all these things from? I don't remember teaching you these things!"

"Hey, if you suffer a lot, you will have a better memory. Let's go. Just now I saw that my sister-in-law has brought the food outside. Let's go eat!"

Yao Weijun took the third sister back to the backyard.

A total of three tables were arranged for the evening.

In the east hall, the female family members of the Yao family entertained Aunt Liu Cui, and in the west hall, his father Yao Xiangui accompanied his uncles to drink. Yao Weijun walked around, scattered cigarettes and poured wine, then went to the side room to laugh and eat with the five children. stand up.

After dinner and seeing off the guests, the whole family sat in the main room and drank tea. Because the whole family had to get up early the next day, they all went back to sleep and rest before ten o'clock.

Silent all night.

Before dawn the next day, Yao Weijun was dressed neatly by his mother and third sister, with a big red flower pinned to his chest.

According to the etiquette and customs here, the bride must be taken home before the sun comes up. As for the details, it has long been impossible to test, but it has continued to this day, and it is an important part of the wedding day.

"Okay, the motorcycle lady has cleaned you up. Let's take advantage of the auspicious time to pick up the bride!"

The second sister-in-law walked in and reminded with a smile.

Yao Weijun was wearing a suit, newly bought leather shoes, and a big red flower on his chest. His hair had just been trimmed a few days ago. At the insistence of the third sister, he applied hair wax and combed it meticulously.

The whole person looks energetic and handsome, much more handsome than those young freshmen in later generations.

"Jun Zi, ride the motorcycle more slowly, otherwise Aunt Cui and I won't be able to keep up with you!"

Uncle Xianping was the matchmaker selected last night. Generally, this position is held by the elders of the family, but he should not be too old. Yao Xianping is just right as the cousin.

Together with Aunt Liu Cui, he will accompany Yao Weijun to the Yu family to pick up his bride. He will be responsible for scattering wedding candies and distributing wedding cigarettes. At the same time, he will also be able to help Yao Weijun avoid many trivial matters.

The motorcycle started, followed by two bicycles, and drove out of Yao Weijun's yard toward the village.

The news that Yao Weijun and Yu Xiunan got married today has long been spread throughout the village.

Although the morning fog on the streets of the village has not cleared yet, many households have already appeared at the entrance of the alley after hearing the movement of motorcycles.

"Guardian, congratulations!"

"Hey, the groom is really exciting, he's in great spirits! Junzi, I wish you a happy wedding!"

"I'm picking up my new wife!"

The village suddenly became lively. Yao Weijun nodded to everyone generously and slowed down the speed of his motorcycle again.

Aunt Liu Cui and Yao Xianping in the back were not idle either. Whenever they spoke to each other, they would grab a handful of melon seeds and candies and put them into their hands and say some kind words to Yao Weijun.

Soon, surrounded by many figures, Yao Weijun arrived at the entrance of Yu Xiunan's yard.

"The groom has arrived! Brother Li Quan, open the door to welcome the groom!"

Many people cheered and shouted.

"Hahaha... everyone eats wedding candies and smokes!"

The courtyard door has actually been open for a long time, and the Yu family is also ready.

Yu Xiunan's eldest brother and sister-in-law came out with clean dustpans full of peanuts and melon seeds, wedding candy cigarettes, and greeted the villagers with a big smile.

"Weijun, come in quickly, our father, mother and Xiunan are waiting for you!"

Yu Xiunan's sister-in-law greeted a circle of villagers and gestured to Yao Weijun with a smile.

Yao Weijun handed the motorcycle to Uncle Xianping to push and walked into the yard. Accompanied by Yu Xiunan's brother and sister-in-law, he entered the house to take the bride home.

(End of this chapter)