Siheyuan: A Cook in the 60s

"That's true." Mother Qin sighed, stood up, went into the house, and rummaged around: "I've saved some cloth coupons over the years. Although they don't want any return gifts, I think my daughter can't be wronged when she gets married. So I'll just use these cloth coupons to make a quilt and send it over. What do you think?"

"Very good." Father Qin nodded: "Do we have enough money?"

"It's pretty much the same. We can get through it if we grit our teeth. Things are not bad this year. As long as it's not like the previous years, we will be able to recover."

"That's it. Don't tell the eldest brother's wife about this, or she won't feel comfortable."

"I know."

"That's it, then. Sanni'er has a good place to go. The days ahead will be better and better." Father Qin took a deep breath, exhaled, narrowed his eyes slightly, and sat in a comfortable position.

For them, Qin Jingru's marriage was a matter, but just a matter.

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December 1962, 10

National Day

Suitable for getting married, moving, moving to a new house, buying clothes, breaking ground, buying a car, burial...

Overall, it is a very auspicious day, and coupled with National Day, it can be said that the whole world is celebrating.

You know what, there are actually quite a few people getting married today.

Qin Jingru and her family arrived in the city last night and stayed at Master Cao Wei's house. Cao Wei borrowed a bicycle from the factory and went out early in the morning to pick up his new wife. The whole yard became lively.

Cao Wei rode towards Liu Sandao's house at a lightning speed. There were many pedestrians and cars on the road. Most people went to Tiananmen Square during the National Day this year. He rode along this road and saw Cao Wei had a red flower pinned on his body, so he was willing to give way to him.

Everyone knows that this is a good thing.

On the other side, Qin Jingru couldn't help looking out with her big, beautiful eyes, eager to go out and take a look. Then she was scolded by her mother.

"Just sit still! Why are you in such a hurry?" Qin's mother said unhappily.

"Hehe." Qin Jingru smiled foolishly, her eyes rolling around.

"Be honest, you have no conscience." Mother Qin patted her little head and said, "Girls from other families who are getting married will howl a little, but you are so anxious that you can't wait to get married."

"Oh, it's not like we won't see each other anymore." Qin Jingru blinked her eyes: "Brother Wei told me that he will come home to see you every year, so don't worry."

"It better be this way."

"Then I..."

"no!"

"Humph!"

"The groom is here!!"

"Here it comes!!" Qin Jingru jumped three feet high, and then was pushed back by Qin's mother.

"Behave yourself. There were many rules before, but there are no rules now. Just let your son-in-law carry you to the door, put you in the car and take you back. If you still want to make trouble, watch your back. Don't think I can't control you after you get married!"

"Oh...or, you can beat me up and let me go out and take a look."

Mother Qin: ...

I feel so tired. Whoever wants this girl can take her away.

What she said was that even though Qin Jingru was eager to try, she still sat there obediently and waited for Cao Wei to come in.

"Wuuuu, Mom, I don't want to leave!" As soon as Cao Wei came in, Qin Jingru threw herself into Qin's mother's arms.

Mother Qin: ...

Cao Wei: ...

The corners of Qin's mother's mouth twitched twice, and the mood that had just been brewing disappeared in an instant.

"Take it away." Mother Qin waved her hand.

"Yes." Cao Wei responded.

Ok?

Something feels wrong.

Qin Jingru blinked her eyes, stretched out her hand, and motioned Cao Wei to hug her.

Cao Wei was happy, picked up the little girl and took her out.

This wedding was not as complicated as he had imagined. After discussing it, he took Qin Jingru and the certificate issued by the factory to get the marriage certificate. The marriage certificate of that time was different from that of later generations. It was not a small red book, but something similar to a big red award certificate. It had the names and places of origin of both parties written on it. It simply registered the personal information and stamped it with a big red seal, and it was considered a marriage.

When she got the certificate, Qin Jingru cheered with excitement.

After returning to the courtyard, he also showed it off to Qin Huairu and Lou Xiaoe.

Then the girl patted her butt and left, and that night Cao suffered a heavy punishment.

Qin Jingru hugged Cao Wei from behind, feeling his strong body. She didn't care about the people coming and going on the street. The corners of her mouth curled up involuntarily.

"Brother Wei."

"Ok?"

"I'm so happy. Hehe. Are you happy?"

"Yeah, I'm so happy." Cao Wei also laughed.

"Let me tell you, when you first said you wanted to marry me, I was worried that you didn't want me anymore..."

Qin Jingru chattered to Cao Wei about her thoughts over the past few months.

In fact, the time span from engagement to marriage is not long, only two or three months.

But the past two or three months have been a torment for Qin Jingru. Even though she had made an offer, and even though Liu Sandao and Yang Menglan had come to her house and acknowledged her status as the apprentice's wife, she felt anxious every day she didn't get married.

This panic was undoubtedly brought to her by Cao Wei.

On the one hand, the status of the two parties is unequal, and on the other hand, that bastard Cao Wei has two women.

What if something goes wrong?

Qin Jingru stopped talking and pressed herself close to Cao Wei.

The voice became a little softer, with a little tremor: "Brother Wei."

"Ok?"

"We'll live well, right?"

Cao Wei was stunned for a moment and felt his back seemed a little wet.

He suddenly felt a heavy feeling. He opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but in the end, only two words came out: "Yes."

"Well, that's good, that's good." Qin Jingru repeated "That's good" twice.

On this happy day, for some reason, Cao Wei felt a little uncomfortable.

Qin Jingru's breathing gradually became more stable. The sun shone through the leaves and slowly shone on her body lazily. She closed her eyes. She didn't know why, but she felt so tired. She wanted to take a nap. She hadn't slept for several days. She couldn't sleep because of all the thoughts. She lay on Cao Wei's body. Logically speaking, the bumpy road was not suitable.

But she felt very comfortable.

Hugging Cao Wei, she felt an inexplicable sense of security.

This feeling was just like that afternoon, after dinner, she was lying on the kang, her mother was sitting next to her, mending shoes, and her father was fiddling with the wooden chairs at home. They chatted while doing their work, the summer breeze blew into the house, her mind was empty, and she gradually closed her eyes. It was very comfortable, she didn't have to think about anything, she couldn't remember how many years it had been since she had this feeling...