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The Lucky Star Control Corporation in the 70s (27)
Regardless of how people felt, the Yin family still organized the wedding. Yang Yuelan and Yin Qiuwen had never done such deceit before, and consumed by their guilty conscience, they wanted to make it a big event. It was just as well that Yin Xu had made some money, plus they had asked for 300 yuan from the Chu family, so they had no pressure in organizing the wedding.
Yang Yuelan was quite worried about their future consumption, but Yin Xu asked her to use the money as she pleased. She didn’t have to worry about earning money in the future, because he and Shou Hou’er had their own plans. Meanwhile, Yang Yuelan was also dismayed deep inside. Those who had been close to Yin Xu in the village hid when they saw Yin Xu’s broken leg. Now that he wanted to get married to a woman, who was labeled a “broom star”, they might as well arrange it in style, something decent that would uphold their dignity!
They asked the Captain for help, and exchanged things for tickets with others. Yin Xu also asked Shou Hou’er to buy pork from someone he knew in the town. When the banquet was held a few days later, several meaty dishes were served. The bride and groom also had newly tailored clothes, dressed like a golden couple.
Chu Xiang has been reconditioning her body with spiritual power these days, and the results were quite visible. She looked hale and hearty, and even the scar on her face had faded a lot. She was beautiful, and now that she was dressed up carefully in her new clothes, she was undoubtedly the flower in the village!
Although the villagers found the words “broom star” a taboo, at this point, they were still willing to join in the festive wedding banquet. There was even a group of young people who were cheering with them in the wake of the couple.
Yin Xu’s leg was not yet healed, but he borrowed an ox cart, tied a big red flower to the ox, and drove the ox cart to pick up the bride. This was the first time such an arrangement was made in the village, so everyone gathered around happily, adding a much more festive atmosphere to the wedding.
Chu Xiang sat in her room and listened to the Captain’s wife, giving her a lecture about the things that she should pay attention to after the wedding. The Captain’s wife prattled on and on until she heard the noise of the people outside. She grasped Chu Xiang’s hand and sighed: “Xiang, ah, in the past few days, I’ve seen that you are a girl with your own ideas. Everything in your mind is as clear as a mirror, there’s no mistake. In the future, live a good life. If you are wrong, come to me. Now that you’re leaving our house today, I will stand up for you in the future.”
Hearing this, Chu Xiang showed a sincere smile, then took her hand and said, “Thank you, Auntie. I will bear this in mind. Don’t worry, I will be able to live well.”
“Good, let’s go out. Let’s go.” The Captain’s wife led Chu Xiang out of the house. They used to have that sort of unique custom in their village, but in the previous years, everyone was afraid of following them. Later, everyone got used to just enjoying the food, so the wedding banquet was no longer uproarious.
Yin Xu got off the ox cart early and stood by it. When he saw Chu Xiang, he made way, extended his hand, and said seriously, “I came to pick you up, and I will treat you well in the future. Shall we head home?”
“Okay.” Chu Xiang smiled and put her hand in his large palm, used her strength to get on the ox cart, and waved to the Captain’s family amid the roar of the crowd. “Captain, Aunt, Big Brother, Elder sister-in-law, thank you for your care. I’ll see you again in two days.”
The Captain nodded cheerfully. “Go ahead, best wishes.”
Yin Xu bowed to the Captain and his wife first, boarded the ox cart, and then drove home. Shou Hou’er has taught several young men to sing military songs. When they were both up, several of them sang beside them. Their momentum could be considered sufficient. Thus, the couple was accompanied by military songs all the way to the Yin residence. All the young people around them clapped their hands with the rhythm, making the scene wonderfully lively.
The newlyweds entered the courtyard and served tea to Yang Yuelan. After it was announced that the food was to be served, the gaiety of the crowd reached its climax! Chu Xiang supported Yin Xu from table to table to toast everyone. Because his legs were inconvenient, he toasted a glass at each table. Everyone was considerate and merely showered them with best wishes.
This series of farce made everyone exhausted. Presently, it was as if they were seeing the ending of a story, and everyone had always had a liking for happy endings more. Despite some reservations deep in their hearts, they still left sincere blessings to them.
After Chu Xiang toasted them, she supported Yin Xu back to her new house. while Shou Hou’er led his brothers to assist. He was quite capable of enlivening the atmosphere, and in the room, they heard bursts of laughter outside.
Yin Xu didn’t sit on the bed. He entered the room and sat on the stool by the wall, glanced at the bright red decoration in the room and said, “This is the future room for you and Xiao Wen. You can rearrange it if you don’t like it.”
Chu Xiang looked around for a while, sat down on the bed and said, “This is nice. There’s nothing else to do next, so you can rest easy and recuperate from your injury. Maybe you’re wound will heal faster when you’re in a good mood.”
Yin Xu leaned against the wall and gazed at her. The corners of his mouth curled up as he replied, “There are the kind of actresses who can pretend in movies. I think you act quite well, much better than those actresses. It’s only been a few days, but the Captain’s family already considered you as their own, right? Who would have thought that you are the mastermind behind the bunch of us who got busy these days? It’s a pity if you don’t become an actress.”
Chu Xiang shrugged. “Acting is very interesting. I especially like acting. But those films are boring now, so forget it. Maybe your family will treat me as one of their own in a few days. What’s wrong with it? I’m a lucky star.”
“A lucky star? Did you seal it yourself?” Yin Xu subconsciously quipped in return, and only after he finished did he feel a little dismayed. His tone was too intimate.