Return To 1977 Chapter 354: A happy event in the countryside
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September and early autumn are really a wonderful time.
In terms of weather, this is the most comfortable time in Beijing. The wind is gentle, there is little dust, and it is warm yet cool, making people feel refreshed.
Many fruits have begun to ripen, and fruits of various colors appear on the trees and on the streets. They use beautiful and attractive red, yellow, and green colors, adding a bit of freshness to the city.
What's more, in this refreshing taste, it seems that the news in society has deliberately matched it, becoming interesting and gratifying.
If we put aside the fact that the giant panda "Juanjuan" in the Beijing Zoo gave birth to two cubs in one litter, the Xidan Department Store is going to build a 4-story, 32,000-square-meter shopping mall building. These two pieces of news are hotly discussed by the people. whether.
The political message is even less stressful.
First, the Beijing Public Security Bureau completely rehabilitated the children of a group of veteran cadres who had been persecuted.
Then the ashes placement ceremony of Yue Songsheng, deputy mayor of the capital city, deputy director of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, director of the municipal federation of industry and commerce, and successor of Qirentang Pharmacy, was held in the capital.
Subsequently, the Beijing Municipal Party Committee also issued a "Notice on the Rapid Clearance of Private Houses Occupied by Government Agencies, Enterprises and Institutions."
All of this vaguely indicates that Hong Yanwu's prediction is gradually coming true.
At least, the political treatment of families like the Hong family, Shou family, and Wanyan family has undoubtedly risen to a higher level, and the "black hats" on their heads have begun to loosen.
So in a refreshing and joyful atmosphere, the wedding of Zhaoqing and An Xiaoqin arrived as scheduled.
On the evening of September 9, the Hong family and the Shou family arrived at Longkou Village in a tricycle driven by Hong Yanwu and Chen Liquan.
Before they entered the village, the big yellow dog of Yuntai's family emerged from the crops nearby and pounced on Hong Jun's tricycle. A jumping boy stood up and put his front legs on Hong Jun's. on the legs.
Hong Jun was overjoyed. Wang Yunlin was also startled on the spot, and she quickly protected her grandson and said, "Go!"
But the yellow dog waggled its tail and refused to go, still chasing behind the three-wheeler.
He jumped up and down, cheered and followed him all the way to the door of his house. When Hong Jun got off the car, he walked around in circles and made out with him.
Hong Yanru was surprised by this. "This dog is really understanding of humanity, but how does it know we are here today?"
Hong Jun pressed the dog’s head and picked out the grass seeds on its fur. "It smells."
Wang Yunlin was also very pleased to see this. "After half a month, it still recognizes you?"
Hong Jun was very proud. "Of course, grandma, it and I are brothers, just like my third uncle and Uncle Quanzi."
Hong Yanwu quickly scolded him. "Bah! You two are just in a fair-weather relationship! What's more, you have reduced yourself to the level of a beast, and you don't mind being shabby? Let me remind you, if you keep making such nonsense, watch your butt..."
Hong Jun stuck out his tongue and continued to argue. "Old Mrs. Wang in Courtyard No. 5 still calls the cat at home son, what do I mean?"
While everyone was laughing, Yuntai's family heard sounds outside the courtyard, and everyone came out to welcome them.
The meeting between relatives this time was quite grand.
Because he had known that they were coming in the evening, not only Yuntai's family had prepared meals. Secretary An, his brother An Guangzhi and his two nephews An Yangyang and An Yueliang also came over early to wait.
However, these relatives in the capital still surprised them this time, because while they were chatting, they saw Hong Yanwu pick up a Phoenix men's 26-manganese steel bicycle from the top of the three-wheeler, and called Zhaoqing to push it into the house. That was a congratulatory gift prepared by Shou Jingfang for Zhao Qing.
Wang Yunlin also took the opportunity to take out a "TITONI Plum Blossom" Swiss Swiss watch and handed it to Secretary An, saying that she, the aunt, gave it to her nephew and his wife.
Needless to say the value of these two things, the effect they bring is definitely sensational and shocking.
To be honest, Yuntai was very embarrassed to let Shou Jingfang spend money. No matter in the past or now, he owed this "miraculous doctor" so many favors that he felt really uneasy.
Secretary An was surprised by the generosity of the child's aunt. After all, Xiaoqin is just a nephew's wife, and several of the Hong family's own children are still unmarried. To be able to do such a good job, I really feel sorry for my nephew.
So the two of them pushed and pushed, and finally had to accept it. They felt both embarrassed and sincerely moved.
When everyone entered the house together, the relatives in the capital were also in high spirits.
Because Yuntai’s family is full of joy, it has completely changed.
Needless to say, getting married is a top priority. Especially when the brigade secretary marries his daughter, everyone in the village is willing to help.
So with the help of those women, not only did two extra beds and three new quilts be sewn, but the window grilles with magpie kisses cut out were also plastered all over the windows of Yuntai's house.
The gentlemen painted the walls of the house white and re-paved the ceiling. Especially in the new house, the glass is polished brightly, and there is a smell of Shanghai "Lubao" brand soap.
Of course, the overall furnishings in the house are very characteristic of the times.
There is a round mirror standing on the windowsill at the head of the kang. Behind the mirror is the classic image of the infinite joy of workers, peasants and soldiers. The female farmer holds a sheaf of wheat ears, the male worker holds a hammer, and the revolutionary soldier standing tallest carries a gun on his back.
Beside the mirror was a plastic pink comb with a very petty bourgeois feel. The teeth of the comb were very wide. This was a standard popular item at the time.
On the table next to the wall, there is a row of "Little Red Books" sent by the Commune Revolutionary Committee. The books are stamped with gold characters and tied with red cloth strips, which is very eye-catching. Next to it is the "Haiyan" semiconductor radio given by Hong Yanwu.
As for the door curtain embroidered with sunflower and sun pattern hanging on the door, it was sewn by Xiaoqin herself.
In addition, on the washstand behind the door is an enamel washbasin given by the Women's Federation of the Brigade. On the basin is burned a bright red quotation, "We come from all over the world and have come together for a common revolutionary goal."
To be honest, this explanation is not "false and empty". In the eyes of farmers, it is very appropriate. Their most direct understanding is that Wanyan Zhaoqing and An Xiaoqin slept on the same bed for a common goal.
In short, everything is ready, just waiting for the new wife to move in.
On the morning of the wedding, no one in Longkou Village had breakfast, mainly to make room in their stomachs.
Because since yesterday, everyone has heard the sound of pigs being killed, and there are two pigs.
The sound is enough to arouse everyone's stomach and intestines. In this difficult situation where there is a lack of oil and water, who can not yearn for those pig hearts, pig livers, pig intestines, and those three fingers of fat meat?
So, from early in the morning, I heard from the loudspeaker: "Hot oil cakes, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey... When the northern Shaanxi folk song "..." started, everyone in the village was as happy as if they were celebrating the New Year, and everyone was thinking about eating.
At nearly noon, the bride, wearing a red hijab and new clothes and shoes bought from Wangfujing, finally arrived on a mule wearing red silk. Although there was no sedan chair, according to the old rules, her two brothers An Yangyang and An Yueliang still accompanied her.
The sound of blowing drums and crackling firecrackers caused the birds along the way to fly around, unable to land for a long time.
As for the family member who brought the mule to see off the bride, it was Xiaoqin’s uncle An Guangzhi whom I met yesterday. He was very proud of his children. In addition to the two boys Sun and Moon, he also had a younger son named An Xingchen who was studying in junior high school in the county town.
Not to mention, the solemn appearance of him wearing a brand new people's uniform and a yellow military hat was right in front of me. It does mean that as the biological father of the sun, moon and stars, I am the King of Heaven.
Looking at the joy in front of me, watching Zhaoqing happily carrying Xiaoqin holding an apple from the mule into the house, watching the bride stepping into the brazier, receiving the cloth bag, and stepping over a saddle...
Hong Lucheng and Wang Yunlin, who were watching the ceremony, couldn't help but smile at each other and hold each other's hands together.
It goes without saying that these scenes in front of them made them remember the past and their youth.
For a moment, time seemed to turn around again in the hearts of this old couple who had been together for forty years...
The wedding banquet was not held in Yuntai's courtyard so that he could grow flowers and plants, and Andanier also planted some vegetables. So the threshing floor in the village was requisitioned.
When we arrived before the banquet, there was a lively atmosphere. Not only the men, women and children in the village, but also the educated youth came. There is a special cook in charge of the large shed set up in the southeast corner. The big basket is steaming with white heat, the oil pan is sizzling, and the atmosphere is full of satiation.
The wedding banquet is divided into the chairman's table and the second table. This is a more elegant term. To put it bluntly, it is the fast table and the slow table.
On the slow table were newcomers, prominent figures, and close relatives from both families, eating slowly and gracefully. As for the fast table, it’s a grab.
The difference in seats is also reflected in the content of the dishes. Judging from the cold dishes that have been placed on the table, although the fast table and the slow table are about the same size as eight plates, the red and green colors are also similar.
But if you look closely, the difference is huge. The meat on the slow table is very rich. In addition to the pork head mixed with garlic soup, elbow knuckle drizzled with soy sauce, there is also the rare sauced pig heart.
In addition to shredded radish on the fast food table, there are only shredded potatoes, vermicelli, and shredded kelp... The only meaty dish is pig ears, and they are also cut into thin shreds. His knife skills are absolutely unparalleled in the countryside. It's first class.
It can be concluded from this that when the big dishes are actually served, the difference will naturally be even greater.
As for the last link before the official start of the banquet, without exception, the brigade cadres gave the speech.
Originally, this was Secretary An's job, but because the bride's parents did not attend the wedding according to the old order, she could only eat the "mother-in-law rice" served by the groom's family at home. So today became a good opportunity for Brigade Secretary Meng Xingwu to recite large sections of Chairman Mao's works to show his professionalism.
It’s just that his words have no practical meaning at all and are a complete waste of words.
Sitting at the table, although everyone heard "Comrade Bethune traveled thousands of miles to come to China..." most people looked at the cold dishes. But in his heart, he was secretly calculating which one was closest to him and which one was the most cost-effective to kidnap first.
In the end, after the dull "Get rid of people with low taste", Director Meng's voice suddenly raised an octave, asking everyone to "make up your mind, not be afraid of sacrifice, overcome all difficulties, and strive for victory!"
It was this sentence that caused all the villagers to immediately burst out with great enthusiasm and act with tacit understanding.
It turns out that "against all difficulties" is the signal to "start eating". The villagers who have been trained for a long time are already familiar with what language represents what message. Even the elderly and children, even men and women, will never make any mistakes.