Chapter 686 Three Aunts Offer Suggestions 3

Chapter 686 Three Aunts Offer Suggestions 3

On that day when the sun was shining on the streets and alleys, He Yuzhu and Chunyan walked towards the market happily. Their goal was clear, which was to carefully select some festive red silks to decorate the doors, windows and walls of the courtyard house so that the whole yard would be shrouded in the festive atmosphere.

The market was bustling with people and full of stalls. He Yuzhu and Chunyan walked through the stalls, looking at the stalls displaying silk. They touched the texture of this silk and felt its delicate touch; then they picked up another one and carefully examined its color in the sunlight, discussing which red was brighter and could better bring out the festive atmosphere of the wedding. After careful selection, they finally selected several satisfactory red silks. The bright colors seemed to indicate how lively and beautiful the upcoming wedding would be.

Without saying a word, He Yuzhu picked up the bundles of silk and put them on his shoulders, striding ahead. Although the bundles of silk were heavy, he walked steadily, his face filled with joy and anticipation of entering the marriage hall. Chunyan followed him quietly, her eyes always on He Yuzhu, her eyes full of concern. From time to time, she would take two quick steps, get close to He Yuzhu, and remind him softly: "Yuzhu, walk slowly, the silk is heavy, don't bump into it, if you fall, it will be bad if you hurt yourself." The gentle tone and the caring look at that time were as if they were already an old couple who had been together for many years and experienced ups and downs. Every gesture and every word showed their care and consideration for each other, which made people feel warm.

When they returned to the courtyard, the news spread like wildfire. When the neighbors heard it, they put down what they were doing and came to help enthusiastically.

Look, those young and strong guys, full of energy, spontaneously gathered together to build a simple wedding stage. They first found some wooden boards and wooden strips that they had accumulated during the weekdays. Although these materials looked a little old, they gradually took on the appearance of a stage under their skillful hands. Some guys were responsible for measuring the size, holding a tape measure and gesturing on the ground and wooden boards, muttering various data to ensure that the size of the stage was appropriate; others swung hammers and hammered nails into the wooden boards again and again. The "bang bang" sound seemed to be playing a unique prelude to the upcoming wedding. Although this stage is a bit simple compared to the gorgeous stages in the large venues outside, it has a different kind of simplicity and warmth. Every wooden board and every nail embodies the neighbors' full blessings to the newlyweds He Yuzhu and Chunyan.

The girls were not idle either. They gathered together, chirping like a group of happy birds. Each of them held scissors and needles and threads in their hands, and the red silk they had just bought was placed in front of them. They first carefully measured the size, and then carefully cut it with scissors. Their focused expressions seemed to be carving an invaluable work of art. After cutting, they began to sew it carefully with needles and threads, making the silk into beautiful bows and ribbons. The shapes of the bows were some large, looking grand and festive; some were smaller, but delicate and lovely. After they were done, the girls happily hung them in various corners of the yard, some on doors and windows, and some on tree branches. As the breeze blew, the ribbons fluttered in the wind. Their light posture seemed as if they also felt the joyful atmosphere. They were like lively elves, dancing happily for the upcoming happy event. The whole courtyard seemed to be injected with fresh vitality, and there was a festive atmosphere everywhere.

As for the old people, they all played their respective roles and were busy and happy.

Uncle Yi Zhonghai stood in the middle of the yard, like a commanding general, directing everyone to place the tables and chairs in an orderly manner. He would walk over here to see if the distance between the tables and chairs was appropriate. If it was too narrow, he would worry that the guests would feel crowded. If it was too wide, he would be afraid that it would appear too loose and lose the lively atmosphere, so he would ask the young men to move them around. Then he would walk over there to check if the tables and chairs were neatly placed. He looked so serious, as if the placement of the tables and chairs was a very important matter. He thought to himself that every guest who came to the wedding must be able to sit comfortably and happily witness the happy moments of He Yuzhu and Chunyan.

Second uncle Liu Haizhong usually likes to study things, and now he is showing his love of studying to the fullest. He squatted in front of the old radio he borrowed, frowning, staring at the knobs and buttons on the radio, fiddling with it, and muttering softly: "This thing needs to be debugged, and then we need to play some festive music at the wedding, so that everyone can have fun." He turned this knob to hear if the volume was appropriate, and then pressed that button to see if he could receive a clear signal. His focused expression was as if he was not facing an ordinary radio, but an extremely sophisticated high-tech product that needed to be treated with great care. He was thinking that this small radio must not go wrong, and it must play a big role at the wedding, adding a bit of liveliness to the whole wedding.

The third uncle, Yan Bugui, walked around the yard with his precious account book in his hand, keeping an eye on the usage of various materials. He looked at how much silk and satin was left for decoration, wondering if he could make a few more ribbons or something; he looked at the number of tables and chairs, wondering if there would not be enough seats for the guests. He kept muttering, "Oh, this needs to be planned carefully. How can we make the wedding more colorful within the limited budget? We can't waste anything. Every expense must be spent wisely." Although he looked a bit nagging with his careful calculations, everyone knew that he was doing this to make the wedding go smoothly and lively.

The entire courtyard is immersed in a busy and joyful atmosphere. Everyone is contributing their efforts to the upcoming wedding. The strong neighborly love is becoming deeper and deeper in the midst of these busy moments.

In the warm room, Chunyan and several skilled aunts were sitting together, busy sewing new quilts and pillows. The bright red quilt cover was like the most blooming flowers in spring, exuding a festive and beautiful feeling. The aunts' fingers shuttled flexibly between the needle and thread, and every stitch and every thread was full of affection, as if the thin thread was the bond for them to convey their blessings, pouring their full blessings to the newlyweds He Yuzhu and Chunyan into the quilt and pillow.

Chunyan always had a happy smile on her face, which was like the warm sun in winter, warm and bright, making people feel happy. While she was sewing her work seriously, she was chatting with the aunts about her life plans after marriage. With a gleam of longing in her eyes, she said, "Aunties, after I get married, I will get up early every day to make hot breakfast for Yuzhui, so that he can eat his fill before going to work. Then life will be very enjoyable." The aunties listened and nodded in response with a smile. One of them smiled and joked, "Oh, Chunyan, you are such a virtuous and good daughter-in-law. Yuzhui will be so lucky." Another auntie followed up, "Yes, when we have children in the future, our home will be even more lively. By then, we will be able to hear the laughter of children every day in our courtyard." Bursts of laughter emanated from the house from time to time. The laughter seemed to have infinite power, as if it would break through the roof, break through the constraints of this small house, and then drift out slowly, spreading the joy to every corner of the courtyard, so that everyone in the yard can feel the joy brought by the upcoming wedding.

On the other side of the courtyard, He Yuzhu and a few of his friends were discussing the process of the wedding day. They were serious and started with the route to the bride. One said they should go around the alley in the east, implying that the days after marriage would be as prosperous as the rising sun; another suggested going from the west, saying that the road in the west was wide and flat, symbolizing that the future life would be smooth. Everyone expressed their opinions one after another, and everyone thought that their ideas were the most appropriate, and they all wanted to make every aspect of the wedding perfect.

When it comes to the wedding ceremony, it is even more lively. Some guys think that they have to follow the traditional old rules and not make any mistakes, so that it looks solemn and formal; but some think that they can add some new tricks to make the wedding more innovative and leave a deeper impression on everyone. Everyone argued over these ideas, and their voices were louder than each other, trying to explain their reasons. However, after all, they are all good brothers. After a while, everyone looked at each other's red faces and couldn't help laughing. The previous arguments disappeared in the laughter, and soon they reached a consensus in a happy atmosphere, arranged the process of the wedding day properly, and waited for the big day to come.

Finally, the day they had been waiting for arrived. It was the day of great joy for He Yuzhu and Chunyan. On that day, the sky was still dark, and there was not even a ray of light in the sky. He Yuzhu was so excited that he couldn't sleep and jumped out of bed. His heart was beating like a little rabbit, full of longing and expectation for the new life that was about to come. He first came to the water tank in the yard and drew a basin of water. The water was still a little chilly in the coolness of the early morning, but He Yuzhu didn't care at all. He washed himself carefully, as if he wanted to greet this most important moment in his life with the most refreshing and energetic appearance.

After washing up, he returned to the house and carefully took out the specially prepared, starched and clean Zhongshan suit. He had spent a lot of effort to prepare this Zhongshan suit. He had taken it out and looked at it countless times before. Every time, he imagined himself wearing it and standing next to Chunyan. He gently shook out the clothes, then slowly put them on, buttoning them one by one. His movements were gentle and solemn, as if he was performing an extremely sacred ceremony. After putting them on, he stood in front of the mirror, looking left and right, repeatedly adjusting his collar and the corners of his clothes. Sometimes he pulled the collar up, thinking that this would make him look more energetic, and sometimes he stretched the corners of his clothes flat, fearing that a little wrinkle would affect the overall beauty. He looked at himself in the mirror, and the scenes of his married life with Chunyan kept emerging in his mind. His heart was full of beautiful expectations for the future. The joy and excitement were about to overflow from his eyes.

At the same time, in another room, Chunyan also began to dress herself up carefully with the help of her sisters. The sisters first took out the red floral dress and helped Chunyan put it on gently. The fabric of the dress was soft and comfortable, and the red background was dotted with small and exquisite florals, exuding a fresh and festive charm. When Chunyan put it on, she seemed to be enveloped by the beautiful atmosphere.

Then, the sisters brought rouge and powder and gently put some makeup on Chunyan. Their movements were very gentle, just like treating an extremely precious work of art, for fear of destroying Chunyan's original natural beauty if they were too heavy-handed. The light rouge spread on Chunyan's cheeks, making her already shy face even more blushing, like a flower in bud, inadvertently blooming with an intoxicating fragrance. And the happy look also came out from her eyes, and people could tell at a glance that she was immersed in the great joy of becoming a bride.

Then, the sisters helped Chunyan to carefully put her hair up into a beautiful and elegant bun. The bun was tight and soft, and every strand of hair was combed neatly. Finally, they pinned a red silk flower. The color of the silk flower was bright and eye-catching, which complemented the dress on Chunyan's body. It was like a finishing touch, which made Chunyan's temperament more outstanding. At this time, Chunyan was like a bride who walked out of a painting. She was so beautiful that people couldn't take their eyes off her. Her every move exuded a unique charm, as if she was shrouded in a halo of happiness. People couldn't help but admire her and secretly feel happy for her and He Yuzhu.

The wedding procession set off in a lively manner. He Yuzhu walked in the front, holding a bouquet of wild flowers and domestic roses in his hand. The bright colors seemed to tell of his passionate mood at the moment. Along the way, neighbors poked their heads out, laughed and joked, and scattered colorful confetti prepared in advance. The whole courtyard was immersed in a happy and peaceful atmosphere.

Arriving at Chunyan's house, He Yuzhu followed the traditional custom, knocking on the door and stuffing red envelopes, and finally got in after a lot of trouble. The moment he saw Chunyan, his eyes lit up instantly, as if all the beauty in the world was gathered on this person in front of him. Chunyan looked at He Yuzhu's slightly nervous but affectionate appearance, and her eyes could not help but turn red, her eyes were full of emotion and happiness.

Surrounded by the crowd, the two returned to the courtyard and the wedding officially began. On the simple but loving stage, they bowed to the heaven and earth, to their parents, and then to each other. Every action was full of deep affection for each other and expectations for the future life. The relatives and friends around them kept clapping and cheering, and words of blessing came one after another. Although the scene was not luxurious, it was full of the most sincere emotions, making people feel the strong atmosphere of fireworks and the deep friendship between neighbors.

After the ceremony, everyone sat around the table filled with home-cooked dishes, toasting and drinking to share this joyful moment. The children laughed and played in the yard, chasing the ribbons that were falling in the wind, while the adults ate and drank while chatting about family matters, telling stories of the past, and looking forward to the future life of He Yuzhu and Chunyan.

As for He Yuzhu and Chunyan, they shuttled among the guests, constantly thanking everyone for their blessings, with only each other in their eyes. They knew that from this moment on, they would truly open a new chapter in their lives. In this courtyard full of love, in this era with a strong atmosphere of fireworks, they would face every challenge in life together, embrace every happiness, and write their own long and beautiful story.