Beijing in 1986 had no traffic jams. By the time Li Ye and Wen Leyu arrived at Zaoju Temple, the Li family had only just started breakfast.
"Grandpa, Grandma, dad, mom, I made some sea cucumber soup. Li Ye didn't finish it, so try some and see if it tastes good."
"Oh my, look at Xiao Yu, such a diligent girl. You came over so early—quick, sit down and rest."
Grandma Wu Juying was overjoyed. The young couple getting up so early not only showed that they had restraint, but also that they respected their parents and elders.
"I'm not tired, Grandma, hehehe. I brought Pavlov some bones. I'm going to feed him."
Wen Leyu went cheerfully to see the family's Big Yellow Dog. Since Big Yellow Dog had become a couple with a gray dog from the neighboring alley, Li Ye had not taken him along when he moved. Instead, he had taken one of Pavlov's sons, along with another dog he had bought later.
After Wen Leyu went out, Li Zhongfa said to Li Ye, "By rights, you should be going to pay respects at the ancestors' graves today, but this place is too far from home, so you can only be two days late.
"Our relatives and friends will need to be invited for a feast as well, so we'll head back today to make arrangements. After you return to the bride's family with Xiao Yu tomorrow, get back to Qingshui County as soon as possible."
"I understand, Grandpa. We'll return to Qingshui that very day after we visit her family tomorrow."
Li Ye nodded slowly. He knew that Li Zhongfa was reminding him of certain things.
After a new bride entered the household, the young couple not only had to worship the groom's ancestors, but also