After spending two days exploring Red Maple City, the sound of roosters crowing in the courtyard could be heard very early in the morning.
"Crackling~ Popping!"
A series of firecrackers went off, and a large crowd had gathered outside the Luo residence, their faces beaming with joy.
"The eldest daughter of the Luo Clan is getting married soon. Time really flies."
"Yes, we've all watched Miss Luo grow up. It seems we're getting old too."
The Luo Clan members couldn't help but sigh. Seeing Luo Clan eldest daughter about to get married was like seeing their own relative marrying far away; they were all somewhat reluctant to let her go.
The sound of gongs and drums drifted into the room, where Luo Tianqin and Meng Xi sat upright.
Cao Yu and Luo Yan also got up early, but Luo Yan went to her sister's room to help her with makeup and dressing.
Cao Yu was also sitting in the hall. As the sound of gongs and drums grew closer, he finally saw the groom.
The groom's name was Chu Heci.
He was quite tall and good-looking, and his cultivation level was Soul Emperor. He was also a newly appointed researcher at the Imperial Capital Research Institute.
"Dad, Mom, please accept my bow!" Chu Heci said, kneeling on the ground and kowtowing several times.
Before long, the two elders helped him up, and today's bride Luo Chuyou, slowly entered the hall under the escort of the crowd.
Her head was covered with a red cloth, so no one could see her face today.
Meng Xi took Luo Chuyou's hand and placed it in Chu Heci's hand, and said earnestly:
"You must treat Chu You well from now on."
Chu Heci solemnly and promised, "Dad, Mom, don't worry, even if the sky falls, I'll hold it up for Chu You."
"I feel much more at ease knowing that."
Although Meng Xi was very reluctant to part with him, a rare faint smile still appeared on her face.
Luo Tianqin, standing to the side, pointed to the betrothal gifts that had been brought in and said, "Take these things back. You two should live a good life together from now on. Keep this money for yourselves."
"It won't cost us two old people much."
Chu Heci quickly waved his hand and said, "How can that be? How can you marry a wife without a dowry?"
After much persuasion, Luo Tianqin and Meng Xi reluctantly agreed to accept the betrothal gifts.
However, Luo Tianqin immediately instructed Butler Li to prepare more dowry.
Clearly, he was using a feigned retreat as a tactic, a move that left Cao Yu speechless.
The groom Chu Heci, could only smile helplessly.
His wife's family is very wealthy, so he actually faces a lot of pressure.
Cao Yu and Luo Yan watched quietly from the side. After observing Luo Yan's expression, it wasn't hard to tell what she was feeling at that moment.
Cao Yu reached out and patted her head, saying softly, "What's wrong, my Luo Yan, are you envious?"
Luo Yan nodded and murmured softly, "Yes, I really envy my older sister."
"Sweetie, I'll marry you after I graduate."
"Really?"
"Of course it's true, Luo Yan, you're getting cuter and cuter!"
With everyone present as witnesses, Chu Heci successfully led his bride Luo Chuyou, away from the Luo residence.
Then, accompanied by a group of people, he went to fetch the bride back home.
After leaving Red Maple City, it took several more hours to finally reach our destination.
This is Chu Tianhe's hometown. It doesn't occupy a large area and isn't decorated very luxuriously. His parents were already waiting outside the door.
Looking at the bride he was holding hands with, his face was full of kind smiles, clearly he was overjoyed.
"Come on, girl, come inside with us." With that, Chu Heci's mother led the bride through the gate.
Then came the wedding ceremony. The courtyard was filled with tables, and even outside the main gate, there were many more.
However, the roads outside are quite wide, so they don't obstruct pedestrians coming and going.
Many people attended the wedding banquet, and Luo Tianqin kept toasting Chu Heci's father.
"Come on, in-laws, let's drink to that! From now on, I'm entrusting my daughter to you. You must take good care of her."
"Father-in-law, we would have done it even if you hadn't said anything. If my brat had bullied Chu You, I would never have let He Ci get away with it."
As the groom today, Chu Heci ran all over the courtyard, constantly offering toasts with his wine cup in hand.
Friends and family around them all smiled and said, "He Ci, you're so lucky!"
Chu Heci laughed heartily, "Haha, everyone, eat and drink well, please don't be shy."
That's a must!
For example, Cao Yu specifically chose a table where the children sat. His father-in-law Luo Tianqin, wanted to drag him to his table to join in the fun, but Cao Yu refused without hesitation.
After all, when attending a banquet, you have to eat well and be full.
He was afraid he wouldn't be able to get a table at the women's table, so he pulled Luo Yan to the children's table instead.
"Haha, these kids have such short arms, they can't reach many of the dishes that are far away from them. They're definitely going to eat their fill today!"
After all, Cao Yu had given money as a bride price, and he had to get it back!
The banquet began quickly, and Cao Yu, taking advantage of his long arms, was able to taste almost every dish on the table.
Moreover, these children didn't have as big an appetite as adults, so Cao Yu ate to his heart's content.
Luo Yan tapped his arm and whispered, " Brother Yu, why do I feel like you're bullying these kids?"
Cao Yu immediately retorted righteously, "What do you mean? I'm helping these kids relieve some of their burden, you know? If they can't finish their food, I'll eat it. There's no waste, isn't that a win-win situation?"
" Luo Yan, am I right or not?"
Listening to his utter nonsense, Luo Yan couldn't help but roll her eyes at him and said in a coquettish voice, "Eh... Brother Yu, you're getting naughtier and naughtier."
"That night I'll show you what the worst is, hehe!"
"You're so annoying!" Luo Yan turned her face away shyly, ignoring him, but her flushed cheeks betrayed her feelings.
The little girl eating nearby, munching on a chicken leg, said, "Big brother, it's wrong of you to bully my sister. If the adults find out, you'll get a spanking."
"Okay, little sister, I won't bully my older sister anymore."
"Hehe, a good brother is one who admits his mistakes and corrects them."
Seeing that her mouth was covered in grease from eating, Cao Yu picked up a tissue and wiped her mouth for her.
With a smile, he asked, "Little sister, what's your name?"
"Hehe, big brother, my name is Chu Xiaoxiao. I love chicken drumsticks the most. Here, have one." With that, Chu Xiaoxiao picked up an uneaten chicken drumstick and handed it to him.
Cao Yu pushed it back, unable to resist laughing, " Xiaoxiao, you can eat it yourself, but don't eat too much, look how chubby your face is."
In Chu Xiaoxiao, Cao Yu seemed to see the shadow of an old man.
He also loves eating chicken drumsticks so much that he basically has one in his hand every day.
(End of this chapter)