Vol. 1 - Ch. 35 - The Eve of the Wedding

The wedding was finally scheduled for September. When the elders on both sides heard Shu Ping's consent, they immediately became busy.

It happened that all the pigs of Uncle Li's family in Yongfu Village were released before the New Year. According to the previous agreement, they returned to the canteen to manage. Aunt Liu Yanfang resigned gloriously without any nostalgia. At present, she has set two goals for herself, one is to hold a good wedding for her niece, and the other is to find a partner for her son Shu Jun.

However, when she was looking for someone to introduce her to someone, Shu Jun from the provincial capital called back and clearly expressed his unwillingness to go on a blind date.

"If you don't want to go on a blind date, you can find one yourself. I won't bother you if you bring one back to me. Your sister is going to have a wedding in a few months. Don't be single when your nephews are already there. Everyone envies me for having a promising son who graduated from a key university and works in the provincial capital to make a lot of money. I think it's useless to go to school so much. It's better for him to inherit your father's craft after graduating from high school. Maybe I will have a grandson by now."

Shu Jun was so amused by the complaints that he called Shu Ping at night and asked her to help persuade his mother.

Shu Ping was so happy that she said, "Did Auntie really say that?"

"No, I almost said, if they are not satisfied with my education and work, I will quit and go home to be a carpenter."

"If you really say that, believe it or not, Auntie will rush to the provincial capital tomorrow. Besides, what she expressed has nothing to do with those things. The key is to get married and have children. You have to meet this requirement first."

How could Shu Jun not understand? It was because he understood too much that he was worried.

"I'm very busy recently and can't spare time to go back. Please help me to talk to mom. If it doesn't work, find more things for her to do. When she is busy, she won't think of me."

It's okay to help. Since this was mentioned, Shu Ping was actually quite concerned about his personal problems.

"Are you still thinking about your junior sister? She graduated this year, did she get along with the previous boy? If not, don't stand there, go after her."

Shu Jun mentioned the junior sister before when he was drunk. He was very fond of her but didn't confess due to realistic factors. He mustered up the courage before graduation but it was too late.

Shu Jun didn't remember mentioning this to Shu Ping. He was stunned for two seconds before replying, "I haven't contacted her since then. I don't know how she is doing now. I'll ask someone later. If there is still a chance, I won't back down again."

It's not easy to meet someone you really like. After missing the one you like the most, you can no longer muster the enthusiasm you once had for others. For love, Shu Jun is willing to try again, even if the hope is slim.

Time always passes quickly in the busy life. Both the new workshop and the transportation company are going smoothly.

After experiencing the initial development pains, the transportation company's customer base has expanded and achieved phased profitability in the second quarter. Most importantly, Huo Feng accepted Shu Ping's advice and rarely drank alcohol for social events unless it was absolutely necessary.

After the new workshop was inspected and produced, Shu Ping decided to put up advertisements to increase the popularity of Hongyuan Food.

Although the decision was made, it was not an easy task to complete, especially since the employees had no relevant experience. In the end, Shu Ping led the first attempt.

Newspapers and TV stations took a two-pronged approach, and the ads were placed simultaneously in eight cities across the province. The newspapers were illustrated introductions, and the TV ads were selected during the news and TV drama broadcast periods. The cost was expensive, and the financial department was shaking when transferring the money, worried that the cost would not be recovered.

But reality soon dispelled the employees' concerns. The phone line was full on the day of the launch, and countless new customers called to inquire about the situation. Although not every customer signed a contract, even if only 50% was a very considerable economic benefit.

Hongyuan's success also made surrounding companies of all sizes who knew about the situation follow suit and advertise. For a time, the advertising price increased several times, and even any conspicuous location on the streets and alleys was requisitioned, and several outstanding advertising companies came into being.

"I have prepared 16 quilts for you, some thick and some thin. I bought new cotton and asked Master Gu to make it. His cotton is the fluffiest and softest in the area. I also picked the quilt covers in the colors and patterns you like, red, pink, green, blue, and this kind of rough edges for comfort in winter."

After the new quilts were brought back, the aunt proudly showed them to Shu Ping one by one. In her opinion, handmade ones are the best, and the ones sold in the store are nothing but expensive.

Although Shu Ping felt that she might not be able to use so many quilts in her lifetime, she was very considerate and did not ruin the good mood of her elders.

In addition to the daily necessities for dowry, the aunt also prepared clothes and jewelry for Shu Ping. They were not particularly expensive, but the thought was priceless. By the end of May, the decoration work of both houses was completed.

After Huo Feng received the first dividend, he took Shu Ping to the city to look at houses and prepared to take out a loan to buy an apartment. Her name would be written on the property certificate alone.

Shu Ping felt that this was unnecessary.

"We are usually in the factory, and occasionally go to the city for business and come back on the same day. You are in a tight financial situation now. There is no need to buy a house. "

"My mother said that other people's families have to build a house when they marry a daughter-in-law. Our daughter-in-law is kind-hearted and doesn't ask for anything. She can't let you suffer any grievances."

Huo Feng stroked her hair and comforted her, "Don't worry, the money for buying a house is left by me alone. Now the best commercial house in the city is 2100 yuan per square meter, and 100 square meters is 210,000 yuan. The down payment is 70% to 80%, and the rest can be borrowed for ten years. Even if the company's business is bad, it will not be unable to pay a few hundred yuan a month. "

Not to mention that the brothers knew that he wanted to buy a house, and they all opened their purses to lend him money, so that he could buy a villa directly. Huo Feng wanted to take it slow and steady. After all, happiness does not depend on the house, but on the people who live together.

In the end, the two bought a 116-square-meter three-bedroom apartment in the east of the city. The location is very good, adjacent to shopping malls and schools. The developer also provides decoration services. The fine decoration package is 320,000 yuan. The initial contract deposit is 60%, and the remaining 40% is paid after the work is accepted, which can effectively avoid the problem of cutting corners.

"You are the owner of the house, what do you think? Should we decorate by ourselves or buy the package together? "

Shu Ping thought about it and decided to choose the package. "Since we have to accept the inspection before paying, the initiative is still in our hands. Even if we find a decoration company ourselves, we have to come and watch from time to time. It is better to trust each other more and talk about it later if it doesn't work."

They are all very busy at work, and it is not realistic to come to supervise every day. The real estate company has its own decoration team. Shu Ping asked someone and it has a good reputation. As the saying goes, "trust the people you employ, and don't employ them if you don't trust them", there is no need to go back and forth.

After everything is ready, the most important thing before the wedding is to send out invitations. The Shu family does not have many relatives, but Shu Ping has many friends and teachers. The Huo family not only has many relatives, but also Huo Feng has many comrades and friends, as well as employees from the two factories. All in all, fifty tables may not be able to accommodate them.

"There are also best men and bridesmaids. Originally, I wanted my brother to be the best man, but my aunt said that he had to see me off. Do you have a suitable candidate?"

"Of course there are. There are so many unmarried comrades in the army. I just don't know who can spare the time. I have to call and ask first. "

He has deep feelings for the army. At the most important moment in his life, he still hopes to receive the blessings of his comrades. It's a pity that he can't invite the regiment commander, political instructor, chief of staff, and all those leaders who have helped him and fought side by side with him. He must take his wife back once when he has time.

As forthe bridesmaid, she had to be chosen from the roommates in 506. Except for Zhu Xiaojuan, who got married at lightning speed after graduation, the remaining five people drew lots and decided on Yu Lu.

The night before the wedding, Huo Feng said on the phone, "There are still nine hours until the auspicious time. Wait for me to pick you up, my bride. "

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