HCB Chapter 503 The bride price was paid back so quickly.
Chapter 503 The bride price was paid back so quickly.
Su Niannian heard Gu Nan say that.
She grinned and asked, "Can I go too?"
Gu Nan hadn't expected that Su Niannian would also want to go.
I originally thought I'd just go and stand there briefly and then come back, but it turns out my little girl also wants to go.
"You can go, but why should you go?" Gu Nan asked again.
"I've never seen anyone in the military get married before, and I'd like to go and see it," Su Niannian said with a smile.
But why does that smile remind me of the kind of smile you used to hear when listening to gossip?
However, since his little girl wanted to go, Gu Nan naturally had no reason to refuse.
"On Sunday, at noon, in the army's sixth canteen, there's also a banquet hall there, where many weddings and parties have been held."
“We’ll go together then,” Gu Nan said to Su Niannian.
Su Niannian nodded; over there, Gu's mother had already prepared the meal.
Together with Zhao Tian and Gu Zhendong, they carried dishes out of the kitchen.
"What are you two talking about? Is someone getting married?" Gu's mother came out and happened to overhear part of their conversation.
“Yes, Mom, Gu Nan’s comrade-in-arms is getting married, and we’re going to the banquet on Sunday.” Su Niannian smiled and got up to help.
He was stopped by a single look from Gu's mother.
"Going to take a look is fine, but there will be a lot of people at the banquet, so you must be careful."
"You! You must stay by Niannian's side and never leave her!" The first part of the sentence was spoken by Gu's mother to Su Niannian.
The second half of the sentence was addressed to Gu Nan.
Both of them nodded, indicating that they understood.
Dinner was served quickly.
It's hot now, so my appetite isn't very good.
I made hand-pulled noodles for dinner, but I made two kinds of sauces, which took some time.
The noodles, rinsed in water and paired with two kinds of savory sauces, are simply irresistible.
Su Niannian ate a whole bowl.
Gu Nan found it adorable to watch Su Niannian eat noodles with gusto.
When they first met, Gu Nan noticed that Su Niannian only ate a tiny amount each time, just like a little kitten.
Now that I'm pregnant, my appetite is much better than before.
It can eat and sleep well!
Su Niannian noticed Gu Nan's gaze and looked over.
Seeing the smile on Gu Nan's face, she couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Gu, you don't think I'm eating too much, do you?"
Before Gu Nan could say anything, someone else responded.
"Not much, being able to eat is a blessing."
"You ate too little before, it's good to eat more now!"
"The baby needs to absorb nutrients in the womb too, so I'll stew some meat for you tomorrow."
"How could Gu Nan complain about you eating too much? He's overjoyed to see you eating so much!"
The Gu family members spoke one by one, all answering on behalf of Gu Nan.
Gu Nan scratched his head. "I just think the way you eat is cute."
Upon hearing this, everyone present burst into laughter.
Su Niannian never expected that her joke would garner such concern from the entire Gu family.
This feeling made Su Niannian feel wonderful.
Even those who have been caught in the rain want to hold an umbrella for others.
When the Gu family went through hardship, they also wanted to give Su Niannian some care.
It is a very happy thing for a family to be united, without worrying about gains or losses, and to support each other.
After finishing their meal, Gu's mother and Zhao Tian tidied up the table and the kitchen.
Su Niannian was given a bowl of watermelon and sat in the courtyard eating it.
Gu Zhendong and Zhao Tian came over carrying something.
Su Niannian raised her hand and held up the watermelon in her bowl. "Want some?"
“There’s still food in the kitchen, and we’ve already eaten.”
Zhao Tian smiled and replied to Su Niannian's words. Upon hearing this, Su Niannian patted the small stool next to her and gestured for Zhao Tian to sit down.
Gu Zhendong also pulled a chair over from the side and sat down about a meter away from Su Niannian and Zhao Tian.
"What's going on between you two?" Su Niannian asked, popping a piece of watermelon into her mouth.
Zhao Tian gave Gu Zhendong a look, and then Gu Zhendong took out a stack of money from his pocket.
They are all large bills of unity.
"Sister-in-law, here's three hundred yuan. I borrowed two hundred and eighty from you before, and now I'm returning three hundred to you." Gu Zhendong smiled and handed over the money.
Gu Zhendong was also surprised that he was able to return the money to Su Niannian so quickly.
Zhao Tian and Gu's mother stayed home to help Su Niannian brew Chinese medicine and make face cream and ointment.
Su Niannian gives each of them 100 yuan a month.
When Gu's mother and Zhao Tian received the money, they were both stunned.
It's just a small favor, and I'm already getting paid, but it's such a huge sum!
Keep in mind that at that time, a worker's monthly wage was only twenty to thirty yuan.
Gu's mother and Zhao Tian could only do it a few times a month, so they didn't feel at ease taking the money.
But Su Niannian covered her stomach and said that if they didn't give it to her, she, a pregnant woman, would have to brew the Chinese medicine herself in the future.
"If you don't pay me, then I won't use you anymore."
"I'll just have to brew the Chinese medicine myself, and carry it around like this..."
"What if... what if..." Su Niannian said, looking at the two of them with a pitiful expression.
Gu's mother and Zhao Tian exchanged a glance, indicating that there was too much money and they would take the less.
Su Niannian said that it was not much at all, and that she could take it without worry.
In the end, Gu's mother and Zhao Tian couldn't persuade Su Niannian otherwise, so they accepted the money.
Thinking that he wouldn't squander the money once he had it, and that he could always take it out himself if Su Niannian needed it, he figured it wouldn't hurt.
Moreover, after Su Niannian gives birth to her baby, she can use this money to buy more food, clothing, and other necessities for the child.
Now that Zhao Tian has some money, and Gu Zhendong has also received his salary, she plans to pay back Su Niannian's money first.
Su Niannian accepted the money with a smile, took two bills, and returned them.
"We're family, there's no reason to borrow 280 and return 300!" Su Niannian carefully put her 280 yuan away.
The extra twenty yuan was returned to Zhao Tian.
Zhao Tian glanced at Gu Zhendong, and after seeing Gu Zhendong nod, she put the twenty yuan away.
"I'll take this money. I'll buy you a chicken tomorrow and make you chicken soup!" Zhao Tian said with a smile.
Su Niannian had already taken Zhao Tian's arm.
"Sister-in-law, if we don't have this money, you won't even give people chicken soup!" Su Niannian said to Zhao Tian in a coquettish tone.
"Of course not! I'll buy it for you anytime you want!" Zhao Tian said generously.
The group laughed again.
Inside, Gu Ningning was doing her homework, while her parents, hearing the commotion outside, were all smiling happily.
This is the life they've been longing for: a happy family living together.
Gu Nan prepared warm water for Su Niannian to wash up.
The eldest brother and sister-in-law also went back to their rooms.
After washing up, and finding no one else in the courtyard, Gu Nan carried Su Niannian back to her room.