Chapter 404: Wedding Gifts
Chapter 404: Wedding Gifts
Jiang Dong got out of the car and walked towards the vehicle behind, opening the door for Jiang Mu and Zhang Fuyan.
Jiang Mu was driving the car.
Zhang Fuyan accompanied Jiang Mu in the back seat, not joining Jiang Dong.
Jiang Mu had already opened the door and stepped out.
Jiang Dong supported Zhang Fuyan as she alighted, as she was still recovering from her injury and could only walk for a short while.
Jiang Dong had purchased two vehicles, and the one he was driving was a gift for his sister and brother-in-law's housewarming celebration.
The car behind was his own, driven by Jiang Mu.
This way, they would have a car to use when they returned to the city.
The three of them exited the cars and went to the back to retrieve the wedding gifts.
Jiang Fu and Jiang Mu had prepared numerous gifts, filling the trunks of both vehicles.
The two Jeeps had attracted the villagers' attention since they entered the village.
Children were especially running after the Jeeps, chasing them all the way.
Today, two households in the alley were celebrating their housewarming, and with many relatives and friends visiting, the villagers gathered to help, making the place even more lively.
As a result, the alley was packed with onlookers.
Jiang Mu was dressed in a black cheongsam-style dress, draped in a rose-red coat, and wearing stiletto heels.
The black and white cheongsam was elegant without being overly flashy, and the rose-red coat added a touch of festivity and sophistication.
Zhang Fuyan wore a white down jacket, with a black high-collar sweater underneath, and a trendy red tweed vest dress, paired with a red scarf around her neck, exuding fashion and youthfulness, while still maintaining a festive vibe.
Jiang Dong sported a dark gray sweater, layered with a black coat, and a red scarf around his neck.
The red scarf was prepared by Jiang Mu, who thought his outfit wasn't festive enough, so she added the scarf for a more celebratory look.
Jiang Fu also had a similar scarf, but he was busy with a rural welfare activity and couldn't make it for the time being; he would only arrive after work.
The trio's attire and demeanor were noticeably different from the village folk.
The villagers stood at a distance, gazing at them, whispering and exchanging glances, their voices hushed.
A distant relative from Zhou Bingqiang's family asked, "Who are they? Weren't they supposed to be Zhou Guohua's in-laws? Could they be Zhou Guohua's in-laws? Are they that wealthy?"
"No! Wen Wan's family are just sheep herders, where would they get such status? These are Zhou Chenglei's wife's relatives."
Upon learning that Wen Wan's relatives had arrived, Wen Wan, Zhou Guohua, and Zhou Bingqiang's couple came out to greet them and overheard the conversation.
Wen Wan: "..."
The person continued, "Apart from Zhou Yongfu's family, which of Zhou Bingqiang's relatives are this wealthy?"
Zhou Bingqiang: "..."
How come he didn't have wealthy relatives? His eldest sister was married to a Hong Kong family and returned every year with large and small packages.
Indeed, in terms of wealth, Jiang Xia's in-laws couldn't compare to his Hong Kong sister-in-law's family!
Not wanting to argue, Zhou Bingqiang invited Wen Fu into the house.
At that moment, someone else spoke up, "The car without a license plate, adorned with a big red flower, is it a housewarming gift from Jiang Xia's in-laws?"
"It seems so. Otherwise, why would they come in two cars? Both are new, but only one has a license plate."
"Tsk, they're so rich. I thought Zhou Chenglei was already wealthy, but it seems Jiang Xia's in-laws are even richer."
"That's not news! If Jiang Xia's family wasn't wealthy, who would be?"
Wen Wan looked at the two brand-new Jeeps.
The one in front didn't have a license plate and was adorned with a big red flower, indeed resembling a wedding gift.
Wen Wan couldn't help but glance at the items Wen Fu and his stepmother had brought.
Two baskets contained some rice, two bottles of wine, a rooster, two pieces of pork, some pastries, two yards of fabric, and probably a ten-yuan red envelope.
And that was it!
At least they could have bought a decent blanket to hang as a wedding curtain! Wen Wan felt embarrassed; the total value of these items didn't even come close to the price of one wheel of the Jeep.
Zhou Bingqiang glanced at the Jeep and then averted his gaze. It wasn't that he wasn't envious, but he genuinely couldn't feel envious!
He had long known about the Jiang Xia family's prestigious background.
Back then, when Jiang Xia was insisting on a divorce every day, he had mocked her, saying she was a canary used to fine husks, unable to endure coarse tea and simple meals, and would definitely not be able to stay in the countryside, eventually having to return to her castle.
Who would have thought that within a year of her marriage, she turned the mud-brick house into a castle.
He truly couldn't compare!
As for the things Wen Fu brought, during a housewarming, the gifts from the bride's family were mostly like this, with no room for complaint.
Only families with particularly good circumstances and parents who doted on their daughters would prepare more generously.
The Wen family raised over twenty sheep, and winter was the best time to sell them, bringing in a good income. However, Wen Mu, being a kind stepmother, didn't want to give too much. This gift was considered reasonable and had everything that should be included.
Zhou Bingqiang's wife smiled insincerely and said, "Come in quickly!"
Bringing such a meager amount of gifts, so penny-pinching, and still standing there to watch the commotion! How shameless!
Wen Wan felt embarrassed and turned to go inside.
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Don't even think about her helping her natal family anymore!
Only Zhou Guohua greeted them most enthusiastically, taking the basket from their hands and smiling, "Dad, Mom, Big Brother, and Little Sister, come in quickly!"
Wen Fu smiled in response and looked around at his daughter's new residence, "This house is built well."
Wen Wan's stepmother gave her a sidelong glance and then called her biological daughter, "Come in!"
Wen Wan's younger sister, Wen Rou, looked at Jiang Dong in awe, "You go in first, I'll check the car."
She watched Jiang Dong take things out of the back of the Jeep.
At this moment, Zhou Chenglei, Jiang Xia, and the entire Zhou family came out together.
"Mom, Xia Dong, Yan Yan, you're here!" Jiang Xia and Zhou Chenglei smiled as they came forward.
Zhou Fu, Zhou Mu, and others greeted them, "In-law Mother, Xia Dong, Xia Yan."
Tian Caixia was the most exaggerated, "Oh, In-law Mother, you're finally here! Come in! Come in! Where's In-law Father? Hasn't In-law Father arrived yet?"
Jiang Mu smiled and greeted everyone, "Sorry for being late. Xia Xia's father is busy with something, hasn't finished work yet, he'll come over later."
Jiang Dong had already started moving the wedding curtain prepared by Jiang Mu. Hearing Jiang Xia's voice, he immediately put it down, turned around, and hugged Jiang Xia, "Sis! I'm back!"
Zhou Chenglei: "..."
Jiang Dong hugged her for a moment and then let go.
He looked at Jiang Xia's flat belly, "Why aren't my nephews showing much change?"
He was almost ready with the stroller!
Jiang Mu tugged him and glared, "Come and help move things."
Why so talkative? If you have nothing to say, don't speak! Kids can be so petty!
Better not say anything.
Jiang Dong rubbed his nose and quickly started moving things.
Jiang Xia smiled.
Zhang Fuyan hugged Jiang Xia and handed her a red envelope, "Happy Housewarming, Prosperous and Well-Off! I also prepared a gift for you, it's in the car, Jiang Dong will bring it in later."
Jiang Xia didn't take the red envelope and hugged her, "Why a red envelope? I don't need this, I appreciate your thought! No need to be so formal."
Jiang Dong said, "I told you, my sister won't take it, just follow me."
Zhang Fuyan glared at Jiang Dong, "You're you, I'm me! Am I the kind of person who goes to a banquet without a gift?"
"Take it! I have plans, when I move to a new house, you'll have to return it doubled! If you don't take it, aren't you cutting off my wealth?" She joked and directly stuffed the red envelope into Jiang Xia's pocket.
Jiang Xia didn't refuse anymore, thinking she could return it later, but she smiled, "No way! If I take it, I won't return it!"
"Then you'll owe me big!"
"Never! Once it's in my bag, it's mine!" Jiang Xia smiled and held her as they went inside.
Other members of the Zhou family helped carry the gifts into the house.
(End of Chapter)
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