Siheyuan: Rebirth of Liu Ergou

Chapter 156 A Perfect Wedding

When the sky in the east was turning pale, Yan Jiekuang and Jia Dongxu were still nowhere to be seen, and they had not yet arrived at Xu Damao's house to gather. Xu Damao was extremely anxious and kept muttering. His restless appearance made Liu Yi feel a little anxious.

Looking out the window, there was still no one around, so Liu Yi took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and lit them for Xu Youde and Xu Damao. Then he stood up and decided to go out and check the situation.

"Xiaoyi, where are you going? What are you going to do?" Xu Damao's father Xu Youde asked.

Liu Yi looked back at Xu Youde and replied, "Uncle Xu, I have to go see what happened. Brother Dongxu and Yan Jiekuang are not here."

"What are you looking at? It's still early, can't you just sit down quietly?" The straightforward He Yuzhu grinned and said loudly.

After hearing what He Yuzhu said, he knew that He Yuzhu was trying to make trouble. Xu Damao's eyes were fixed on He Yuzhu, and he saw He Yuzhu reaching out to stop Liu Yi who was eager to act. It seemed that he wanted to stop Liu Yi from looking for Jia Dongxu and Yan Jiekuang. Xu Damao suddenly felt anxious, as if he was swept by the summer heat wave and could not calm down.

Xu Youde, who was standing by, was an old man who had experienced many vicissitudes of life. He just shook his head gently at Xu Damao, his eyes full of deep meaning, as if silently admonishing something. Then, he turned his gaze to He Yuzhu, his eyes full of trust and expectation, and said softly: "Zhuzi, go prepare the dishes first, the wedding cannot be delayed."

Although He Yuzhu looked rough, he was very thoughtful. He naturally understood that Xu Youde was trying to get him out of the way so that he would not get involved in some unnecessary disputes. So, he nodded slightly, turned around, took the conspicuous pack of Daqianmen cigarettes on the table, and strode straight to Liu Yi's kitchen. He knew that at today's wedding, Liu Yi's kitchen would be the birthplace of all the delicious dishes, and it would also be the place where he could show off his skills.

Seeing this, although Xu Damao felt unwilling in his heart, he could only smile awkwardly, turned to Liu Yi and said: "Xiao Yi, go and see how Yu Zhu is doing, don't delay the wedding." Upon hearing this, Liu Yi was about to leave, but saw Jia Dongxu and Yan Jiekuang push the door open. Both of them were sweating profusely, but their faces were filled with excited smiles.

"Oh, you two are finally here!" Xu Damao breathed a sigh of relief, "We thought something happened to you two."

Jia Dongxu and Yan Jiekuang smiled at each other and explained, "We went to borrow bicycles and just came back."

Xu Damao nodded, secretly feeling lucky. Afterwards, he took Liu Yi, Jia Dongxu and Yan Jiekuang to pick up the bride, Wang Yi. The wedding was held as expected, and the scene was very lively, with laughter and blessings coming one after another.

He Yuzhu was busy in the kitchen. His hands were like a magician, presenting delicious dishes to everyone. When the dishes were served on the table, everyone was amazed and praised them highly. He Yuzhu also showed a satisfied smile on his face.

When the noise of the wedding gradually faded away, the guests left Liu Yi's home with satisfied smiles or blessings for the newlyweds. Xu Damao stood in the courtyard, looking at the gradually empty courtyard, but he was not completely relaxed. There was a trace of worry in his eyes, as if he was thinking about something important.

Finally, when the last rays of sunset disappeared in the sky, Xu Damao took a deep breath and walked towards Liu Yi's study. In the study, the light was soft, and Liu Yi was sitting at the desk, holding a book in his hand, and seemed to be reading attentively. Hearing Xu Damao's footsteps, he raised his head and showed a gentle smile on his face.

"Da Mao, why are you here? Have all the guests been sent away?" Liu Yi asked.

Xu Damao nodded, walked to sit beside Liu Yi, and looked a little serious. "Well, they've all been sent away. But I have something to discuss with you." He paused and continued, "I think we should prepare some food for my father-in-law to take back. Otherwise, others might talk about me, saying that I got something for nothing and married a wife for nothing. If that happens, I won't be able to live with myself in the future."

Liu Yi heard this and laughed, his laughter was full of understanding and comfort. "Don't worry, Damao," he said, "I have already prepared for this." He stood up and slowly walked to a corner of the study. He reached out and took out several cloth bags, carefully placing them on the table. Then, he gently untied the bag, revealing the contents - heavy grain and meat.

"Look, here are 200 kilograms of rice, 100 kilograms of flour, and kilograms of pork belly. These are all good stuff! When your father-in-law and his family leave, let them take them back. That way, no one will have anything to say." As he spoke, he smiled proudly.

Xu Damao's eyes fell on the food and meat, and his heart seemed to be flooded by a warm torrent. He gazed at Liu Yi with gratitude, tears flashing in his eyes, and said in a choked voice: "Liu Yi, thank you very much. Not only did you help me hold this wedding successfully, but you also considered every detail so carefully. It is a great blessing in my life to have a friend like you."

Liu Yi smiled and gently patted Xu Damao on the shoulder. He comforted him in a firm but gentle tone: "Damo, we are good brothers who are as close as brothers. Your business is naturally my business. As long as I see you happy, no matter how hard I work, I think it is worth it. Don't be too polite to me. No matter what difficulties you encounter in the future, come to me for help at any time."

Xu Damao hugged Liu Yi tightly, his body trembling slightly, and a choking sound came from his throat. His tears flowed uncontrollably, soaking Liu Yi's shoulders. Liu Yi felt Xu Damao's sadness, and he gently patted Xu Damao's back, trying to comfort him.

He Yuzhu stood aside, watching this scene, and felt a little emotional. He walked up, patted Xu Damao on the shoulder, and said, "Don't be jealous, go home and hug your wife, this is too sentimental." Xu Damao raised his head and looked at He Yuzhu, with a flash of gratitude in his eyes. He let go of Liu Yi, wiped his tears, and said, "Thank you, Zhuzi."

Liu Yi looked at Xu Damao, feeling a little uncomfortable. He knew that Xu Damao was a strong-willed person who rarely cried in front of others. He must have encountered something very sad for losing his composure today. Liu Yi asked, "Da Mao, what happened? You can tell us, we will help you." Xu Damao was silent for a while, then said, "Nothing, I just remembered some things in the past." Liu Yi and He Yuzhu looked at each other. They knew that Xu Damao didn't want to say it, so they didn't ask any more questions.

After a while, Xu Damao's mood gradually stabilized. He looked at Liu Yi and He Yuzhu and said, "Let's go home." Liu Yi and He Yuzhu nodded, and then left with Xu Damao.