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Chapter 108: Feast!!!
Zhao Dongchuan took the big bowl handed to him by Sun Shaoan and nodded.
"Okay, when you get married later, I'll prepare a big gift for you!" Zhao Dongchuan joked with a smile.
Everyone was smiling and didn't take it seriously, thinking he was joking.
Little did they know that Zhao Dongchuan had really prepared a big gift.
Looking at the attitudes of the crowd, he knew that they didn't take it to heart, so he didn't explain too much. They just smiled and said nothing.
Only Sun Shaoan looked at Zhao Dongchuan's expression, seemed to sense something and said: "Xiao Zhao, don't spend money recklessly, you also need to save money to marry a wife!"
Sun Shaoan organized his own wedding and was well aware of the huge cost. Even though his family had kept it simple, it still cost several hundred dollars.
This does not include the bride price. If the bride price is included, the cost will be even higher!
Zhao Dongchuan laughed and chatted with everyone at Sun Shaoan's house for a while, then declined Yuhou's offer of dinner and said goodbye to go home.
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The 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month in 1976 was the Little New Year in the north.
Shuangshui Village was very lively that day. The eldest son of Sun Yuhou's family, Sun Shaoan, got married. His wife was a big-eyed girl from Shanxi.
All the men and women in the village, young and old, young girls and young wives ran to Yuhou's house to see his new wife!
A group of people watching the fun gathered at the door, and some were even on the trees and firewood piles.
At this time, Sun Yuhou's home was very lively. The yard was decorated with red and colorful decorations, and the word "囍" was pasted on the doors and windows, which was very festive.
Many relatives and friends have already arrived at the table, waiting for the meal to begin.
Zhao Dongchuan pushed a "worn" bicycle covered with red cloth to the yard of Sun Yuhou's house. This was the gift he had prepared for Sun Shaoan a long time ago.
He thought about it before coming and felt that this gift was more suitable to be given at a wedding, and it would not be glorious enough to give it secretly.
Since it was a bit ostentatious, he used tools to work on it. He loosened the chain so that it could not move normally, and then he pushed the bike and hung a piece of red cloth on it to Sun Shaoan's house.
Everyone was surprised when they saw Zhao Dongchuan pushing a bicycle with a red cloth hanging on it!
Who is this person? What is his relationship with Sun Shaoan’s family? Why does he give a bicycle as a gift?
Others give one or two yuan as gifts, but this person gave a bicycle as a gift? This is a big thing.
When Sun Shaoan saw Zhao Dongchuan pushing his bicycle over, he understood that this was the great gift he mentioned, and hurried forward and said, "Xiao Zhao, your gift is too expensive, I can't accept it, you can take it back!"
At this time, Sun Yuhou's family also nodded in agreement.
Bicycles are rare these days. Not only are they expensive, but you can’t buy one with money alone, you need a ticket!
This gift is indeed too heavy!
"Brother Shaoan, this bicycle belongs to a friend of mine. He has been riding it for several years. He fell and broke it a while ago. So I bought it with the industrial coupons and bills issued by my company. It didn't cost me any money!"
"Brother Shaoan, please don't despise me. Although this bicycle is a little worn out and broken, it can still be used after some repairs!"
When Zhao Dongchuan saw the expressions of Shaoan and his family, he knew that he needed to explain it carefully, otherwise the gift might not be given away.
When the crowd who were watching the fun heard him say this, they were still a little surprised but they could accept it. After all, Xiao Zhao was a city dweller now and could not be compared with these peasants like them, so naturally he would be more impressive.
Moreover, second-hand cars are broken and damaged, and they require money to repair, so their value is greatly reduced. Naturally, they are different from new cars.
On the scene, Sun Shaoan couldn't refuse too much and go against Xiao Zhao's kindness, so he smiled helplessly, took the bicycle from Zhao Dongchuan and handed it to Sun Shaoping beside him. He knew Zhao Dongchuan's character and he had to accept it. Naturally, he would remember this favor in his heart, and no matter whether Xiao Zhao wanted it or not, he would definitely repay it well.
After a while, a loud shout was heard!
"The auspicious time has come!"
Tian Wanyou, the "People's Artist" of Shuangshui Village, acted as the master of ceremonies and shouted loudly.
And those young men who had been prepared in advance immediately lit the firecrackers hanging on the bamboo poles when they heard the news.
Suddenly, "crackling!", bursts of firecrackers sounded throughout Shuangshui Village, casting an indelible layer of deep joy over this small mountain village.
Sun Shaoan also invited a professional music band from a nearby village that provided one-stop service for weddings and funerals.
They puffed their cheeks skillfully as they blew the suona, struck the gongs, and beat the drums, performing traditional folk art programs that had been going on for who knows how many years.
For a moment, the sounds of firecrackers and suona, like a duet, shook the entire village.
There were loud gongs and drums and red cloths fluttering, it was really lively and bustling.
For the kitchen, we invited Jin Junwen, a banquet master from Shuangshui Village. He is not only good at slaughtering pigs, but also an expert at preparing banquets.
I saw him skillfully cutting vegetables, preparing side dishes, putting things into the pot, adding ingredients, and cooking one dish after another in the big stove in an orderly manner. He even used the pork that had been slaughtered a few days ago.
Cooking in a large pot requires great attention to the heat, seasoning, and strength. After the food is cooked, it is served in an enamel basin and then put into bowls and plates.
Wang Manyin, who was eating with a full belly, wiped his mouth with his sleeve, hurriedly picked up the red lacquered tray, and went to serve the dishes to the tables.
Those who came to the banquet were Yuhou's relatives and friends, including Sun Shaoan's aunts and uncles-in-law, as well as several uncles and aunts.
In addition, each of them brought their families with them, and they all gathered in his square kiln. Everyone was so crowded that there was almost no place to step.
There are four or five tables for relatives here, in front of the kang, behind the kang, and in the kitchen, and there are two tables for village cadres, which are arranged in the yard.
Some team leaders and their friends from the village were also arranged to sit in Sun Shaoan's yard, waiting for the banquet to begin.
As the guests arrived, the banquet began. Sun Shaoan, who was also wearing a red flower, led Xiu Lian, who was wearing a flowery dress and had rouge on her face, to toast at each table!
"Eat more! You're welcome!" Sun Shaoan said while toasting.
He Xiu Lian also greeted the relatives and friends who came to the wedding like a hostess, and asked everyone, young and old, to eat more dishes.
At this time, Zhao Dongchuan was sitting with the village cadre Tian Futang, Shaoan's elementary school classmate Liu Genmin and others. He originally wanted to sit with Sun Shaoping and others, but he didn't expect to be arranged to sit at the cadres' table.
In fact, Shao Ping's family members didn't have time to eat properly. Not to mention Lanxiang and Lanhua who were busy in the kitchen, Shao Ping and Jinbo each had a box of cigarettes and they had to pass the cigarettes around the table!
I can’t neglect the guests, so I can only take the time to grab a bite of food to fill my stomach!
Shao Ping carried old man Yuhou's mother to the neighbor's house early in the morning, where she stayed for a while and was carried back when there were fewer people at the table.
Old man Sun Yuhou was eating at the same table with his father-in-law He Yaozong. His face was covered with red paint, and he had two red dates hanging from his ears. His mouth was painted with ink that looked like lipstick, which was quite funny. This was the custom in this area, and it was the look of a father-in-law at a wedding.