"Your temper is getting bigger and bigger," Wei Yuanfang said, seeing his sister soften her attitude, he laughed too, "I brought back ten pounds of cotton from the Northeast this time, just enough to make you two new quilts for your dowry."
"Oh, thank you, brother."
"You should also thank your sister-in-law, she’s the one who’ll take the time to make those quilts."
"I know, I know, you should go to work now, I still have a lot of eggplants to chop."
Wei Yuanfang saw the large basins of eggplants beside his sister and didn’t want to disturb her work any longer. He turned to leave but suddenly stopped to ask, "Yuan Chun, where do you live?"
"Oh, building 14, I rented Second Brother Chen’s single room dormitory."
"I’ll come find you tonight."
"No, brother, after working all day, I’m exhausted. I just want to get a good night’s sleep when I get home. Let’s wait till the weekend."
"Alright then."
Wei Yuanfang left.
Ms. Liu, who was cleaning green onions, moved her vegetable bowl closer and asked, "Yuan Chun, are you really engaged to the third son of the Vice Factory Director Chen?"
Yuan Chun smiled, "Yes, Ms. Liu, I’m getting married at the factory the Monday after next. You must come to have fun."
"Oh my, this is a joyous occasion, I will definitely come."
Ms. Liu was delighted to be able to connect with the daughter-in-law of the Vice Factory Director Chen, and of course, wouldn’t be stingy with the small gift money.
It was soon the weekend again.
The Chen Family prepared everything from the "Three Revolutions and One Sound," clothing, shoes, and the four gifts. Originally, these betrothal gifts were supposed to be sent to Dongpu Village, but it was too far. Mr. Wei and Mrs. Wei asked the Chen Family to send the gifts to Yuan Chun’s single-room dormitory instead.
The brand-new "Three Revolutions and One Sound," once placed in the single-room dormitory, instantly made the once simple and plain room appear grand and stylish.
The neighbors on both sides came to join the excitement.
Yuan Chun took out the wedding candies she had prepared and distributed them to everyone she saw.
Wei Yuanfang came over intending to invite his sister to go have a meal, to lighten the tense relationship between his wife and sister. But before he reached his sister’s door, he saw his sister handing out wedding candies.
He thought today was his sister’s wedding day.
He hurried over, questioning, "Yuan Chun, are you getting married today?"
"Brother, you’re here. Today is the day the Chen family comes to deliver the betrothal gifts." Yuan Chun was in a good mood and didn’t mind his tone. She grabbed a handful of wedding candies and stuffed them in his hand, "Brother, have some wedding candies and share my joy."
Wei Yuanfang reacted quickly, his expression changing as if flipping a page, immediately smiling and greeting the Chen family members, helping Yuan Chun receive the male guests from the Chen Family.
However, upon entering the house and seeing the brand new "Three Revolutions and One Sound," along with four new outfits, four pairs of new leather shoes, and four large gift boxes placed on the cabinet, Wei Yuanfang was quite shocked.
On top of the four gift boxes, there was also a thick red envelope.
Inside was the dowry money.
But no one dared to open it to see how much there was.
With the Vice Factory Director Chen and Mrs. Chen nearby, those who came to join the excitement didn’t dare to be too bold. Everyone ate the wedding candies, exchanged congratulations, and eagerly sought to ingratiate themselves with the Chen Family.
Yuan Chun had gotten up early to buy groceries from the food store. She also invited Manager Wang and her daughter to come help with the cooking. Wei Yuanfang thought about asking Zhao Dongxiu to come help, but considering Zhao Dongxiu’s temper, Wei Yuanfang abandoned the idea.
At noon, with Wei Yuanfang there to accompany the guests, the Chen family members who came to deliver the betrothal gifts didn’t feel neglected. After all, the daughter-in-law’s family was far away, and the parents weren’t around; having a brother to accompany the guests was already quite good.
They all understood.
After having their meal, the Chen family members didn’t stay long and left.