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Chapter 159: Good News and Marriage
Chapter 159: Good News and Marriage
Morning.
Deepwater Village.
Guande Wei sat contentedly by the door, weaving something. His eldest daughter had married into a good family and was living a happy life. Meanwhile, his own family was thriving. Seven hundred Guimi lychee saplings had been planted, and they were now sprouting new leaves, filling the orchard with vitality and a sense of comfort.
The children were well-behaved, and even the chickens and ducks seemed to be growing faster than before.
In short, everything was going smoothly at home.
Beside him, Yongying’s mother lit two pipes and said, "Old man, if we count the days, Yongying should be due soon, right?"
Guande Wei nodded. "Probably in the next few days!"
Yongying’s mother added, "I hope she has a son first. That way, her in-laws will treat her even better."
Guande Wei smiled. "It doesn’t matter whether the first child is a boy or a girl. If it’s a son, that’s great. If it’s a daughter, we can always hope for a son the second time around."
Yongying’s mother replied, "That’s true, but what if both the first and second children are girls? That would be a disaster."
Guande Wei glanced at his wife. "You’re worrying for nothing."
Yongying’s mother stuffed more tobacco into her pipe and sighed. "I can’t help it. It’s just not easy to be at ease."
Guande Wei said, "Maybe she’ll have a son first."
Yongying’s mother lit her pipe and took a few puffs before saying, "If she has a son first, we won’t have to worry about her anymore."
Just as the couple was discussing their eldest daughter, they heard the voice of their son-in-law, Deng Changfu, calling out, "Dad, Mom."
They both turned to see Deng Changfu riding a bicycle toward them. On the handlebars hung a chicken, a piece of pork, and a bottle of wine. Their hearts skipped a beat, and they both thought the same thing: their daughter must have given birth!
It wasn’t surprising that Guande Wei and his wife had this thought. According to local customs, when their daughter gave birth, her husband was supposed to bring eggs, a chicken, pork, and wine to report the good news, a tradition known as "reporting the ginger wine."
The gifts Deng Changfu brought were clearly for this purpose, and given the expected due date, it was easy to guess the truth.
So, when Yongying’s mother saw her son-in-law, she put down her pipe and stood up to ask, "Afu, did Yongying give birth?"
Deng Changfu stopped his bicycle in front of his in-laws and said with a broad smile, "Yes, Dad, Mom, Yongying has given birth!"
Yongying’s mother smiled and asked, "Judging by your happy face, she must have had a son, right?"
Guande Wei also felt a surge of happiness. He could see that his son-in-law’s smile was genuine, indicating that their daughter had done well and had a son as her first child.
Deng Changfu laughed heartily. "Dad, Mom, you won’t believe it, but Yongying gave birth to a pair of twin sons for our Deng family."
"What did you say?"
"Did I hear that right? Yongying had twin sons?"
Guande Wei and his wife let out a chorus of surprised exclamations, utterly shocked by the news!
Their conversation drew the attention of their neighbors, who gathered around in amazement.
Deng Changfu chuckled. "Dad, Mom, you heard right. Yongying gave birth to twin sons for our Deng family."
"Great! Yongying is truly amazing!"
Yongying’s mother’s face was filled with excitement. She had been worrying about what would happen if her daughter had girls for both the first and second births, but now she was relieved and overjoyed. Her daughter had not only given birth to a son but to twin sons, which was incredibly rare and fortunate!
"Good! Good! Good!"
Guande Wei was also overwhelmed with joy, repeating the word "good" three times. With these twin sons, his daughter’s status in her in-laws’ home would be unshakable.
The neighbors who gathered around, after expressing their amazement, also offered their blessings one by one.
Next, Yongying's mother, after receiving the gifts from her son-in-law, happily started slaughtering chickens and cooking pork.
Once the chicken and pork were cooked, she cut them into small pieces and placed them in bowls. She then took out over a dozen bowls, putting one piece of chicken and two pieces of pork in each bowl, and poured the wine her son-in-law brought into the bowls.
She then went door to door, delivering the bowls to close relatives and neighbors, informing them of the exact time when the full month celebration for her grandsons would take place, and inviting them to join in the festivities.
In Bobai County, whether in the city or the countryside, the full month celebration is taken very seriously.
Especially for the first child, if it’s a son, the celebration is usually grand. Even if it’s a daughter, many families still choose to hold a celebration.
For subsequent children, some families continue to hold celebrations, while others decide to skip them. In any case, the importance placed on the first child is unmatched.
The full month celebration also comes with various rules.
For example, if a son is born, the celebration can be held early, but if it’s a daughter, the celebration must wait until the month is complete.
Additionally, when inviting people to the celebration, it is mandatory to send a bowl of wine with meat. Without these, people won’t attend.
With Deng Changfu bringing the good news, it took less than half an hour for the entire Shenshuitian Village to know that Guan Yongying had given birth to twin sons.
Everyone was envious, for in an era where the strength of a family was measured by the number of its members, a family with many sons was highly respected. If a family had six or seven sons, no one would dare to challenge them in the village.
...
In May, Naye Village was truly blessed with good fortune.
Just as Deng Changfu’s family welcomed twin sons, Deng Changyuan’s wedding followed closely behind.
As the matchmaker, Deng Shirong sent a piece of high-quality khaki cloth.
In this era, cloth was a universal gift, suitable for all kinds of celebrations. No matter what the occasion, sending cloth was always a safe choice.
Deng Yuntao and Zhang Xiuping, on the other hand, sent a quilt and a red envelope containing two large banknotes.
This was a generous gesture. The importance of a quilt in this era cannot be overstated. Out of the dozens of households in Naye Village, only a few could afford to stay warm in winter, and many families dreamed of having a new quilt to see them through the cold months.
Thus, when the guests saw the quilt that Deng Yuntao and his wife had brought, they were all envious.
As for the twenty-yuan red envelope, it was the largest given, even surpassing the most generous gifts from Deng Changyuan’s closest relatives.
The wedding itself was typical, with six tables set up. While it was not as grand as Deng Yuntao’s wedding, it was still considered a big celebration in Naye Village, where most families only set up three or four tables.
The dishes were standard, with the usual chicken, duck, fish, and pork. They were neither meager nor overly lavish.
Typically, when the bride’s family returned home, the bride would often shed tears. However, this time, the bride, Ouguo Hua, was an exception. Although she felt a bit sad as she watched her family leave, the presence of her good friend Zhang Xiuping quickly comforted her.
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