Chapter 405: Wedding Gifts 2
Chapter 405: Wedding Gifts 2
Jiang Mu had brought everything that was needed, not a single item was missing, and all were carefully selected and bought in the largest quantities.
Aside from items with good meanings and customary gifts, she also prepared numerous other presents.
The trunks of the two Jeeps were filled to the brim.
Everyone from the Zhou family carried gifts in their hands as they entered the house.
This scene once again sparked whispers among the villagers, who spoke in hushed tones:
"Is that a blanket? Just look at the quality of that blanket, and even the bag holding it is top-notch!"
"Why did she buy two blankets? Is it for good luck in pairs?"
"That other bag is full of chicken intestines, it must be imported, but I wonder what kind of quilt it is."
"It's probably a silk quilt, those are the most expensive."
"Is that a rice cooker? Now they have a rice cooker, cooking will be much more convenient."
"That alcohol is Maotai."
"I wonder what's in those boxes and packages."
"I have no idea, I can't tell, but they're packed so well, they must be valuable items."
...
After unloading all the items from the two cars, Jiang Mu handed a set of keys to Zhou Chenglei, "A-Lei, you come with me to park the cars elsewhere, so the truck can come in and unload the refrigerator and washing machine."
Zhou Chenglei had also planned to buy a refrigerator, but Jiang Fu had already mentioned that when they moved into the new house, he would purchase the refrigerator and washing machine. He had already placed the order and paid for them, even showing the receipt to his son and daughter-in-law to assure them.
Jiang Xia wasn't too keen on buying a washing machine, she felt that a non-automatic one wasn't worth it, and a semi-automatic one would be more troublesome than washing by hand.
But since they had already bought it, and it was a gift from their elders, the couple naturally didn't want to disappoint them and expressed their delight.
"Okay." Zhou Chenglei took the keys and drove one of the cars to park in the empty space ahead.
Jiang Mu followed in her car.
Wen Wan watched Zhou Mu driving with envious eyes; so women could drive too!
And women looked so graceful driving!
After the two cars left, the truck arrived.
The villagers were amazed as they saw the washing machine and refrigerator being unloaded.
"Zhou Chenglei sure hit the jackpot marrying Jiang Xia! If my son could bring home such a daughter-in-law, I'd treat her like a princess!"
"Stop dreaming! Does your son have Zhou Chenglei's abilities? When Jiang Xia and A-Lei got engaged, she was already a regiment commander. Otherwise, why would she marry him?"
"Jiang Xia is just unlucky! With such a good family background and her beauty, she could have married much better! But she ended up like this! It's like falling from a high branch into a field, a phoenix turning into a jungle fowl. No wonder she wanted a divorce at first."
"Zhou Chenglei isn't bad either. If he didn't have abilities and money, he wouldn't be able to keep her now. Why don't you say Jiang Xia is bad luck for him? How long were they engaged before he went deaf and even lost his position as a regiment commander?"
"I don't think she's bad luck. I feel like Jiang Xia brings good fortune to her husband. After marrying Jiang Xia, Zhou Chenglei's earnings have been as fast as drawing water from the ocean."
"If Zhou Chenglei couldn't make money, would Jiang Xia have stayed? She only stopped talking about divorce because she saw him earning a thousand or so a day from fishing at sea."
"You're just sour grapes! Jiang Xia is capable herself, the money she earned from translating at the Huizhong Trade Fair is more than enough for a lifetime. Zhou Chenglei's earnings can't even compare!"
"Then why didn't she divorce him in the beginning?"
"You're so funny! Which couple doesn't argue to the point of wanting a divorce? They're already married, and no one forced her to marry him. Why insist on a divorce? I think she wanted a separation, not a divorce!"
"Seems like it, she hasn't made a fuss after the separation."
Tsk, tsk, city folks sure are impressive!"
"Of course Jiang Xia is amazing! Tian Caihua used to badmouth her everywhere, but now she's singing praises of Jiang Xia daily. Just listen to her, and you'll know she's never praised anyone like this before..."
...
This is the kind of gossip that some idle village women indulge in, always talking behind others' backs. Give them a scene, and they'll weave an entire story.
After their chatter, they followed the group into the Jiang residence to continue the lively discussion.
Inside the house, Jiang Xia, accompanied by Jiang Mu, Jiang Dong, and Zhang Fuyan, was showing them around the new home.
Zhang Fuyan, upon seeing the sea view from the second-floor room, couldn't help but exclaim, "The scenery from this house is truly breathtaking! How can it be so beautiful? I want to move in right away!"
It hadn't rained much in the past two months, and the seawater was a deep, soothing blue.
From the room's window, the sun, beach, blue sky, white clouds, vast sea, and seabirds formed a seamless, pristine, and captivating picture.
Even Jiang Mu couldn't help but admire the beauty, "Waking up to such a view every day would surely brighten anyone's mood."
Jiang Xia smiled and said, "Mom, if you and Xiao Yan like it, you can stay here tonight. Tomorrow, you can witness the sunrise over the sea. And in the evening, I'll take you out to watch the sunset."
Jiang Mu replied, "But I have to work tomorrow!"
Zhang Fuyan, on the other hand, was eager to stay, but regretfully said, "I have a flight tonight, and I need to return to school tomorrow."
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Jiang Dong chimed in, "Sister, let's come again during the holidays."
Jiang Xia smiled and said, "Sure, but the sea only looks this blue when the weather is good for a while. If it rains, the seawater will become murky and not as appealing."
"Let's hope for good weather during the winter break."
After finishing the tour of the house, they chatted on the rooftop. Zhou Chenglei noticed more guests arriving and said, "Xiaxia, Grandpa, Grandma, and Uncle are here. I'll go down to greet them. You stay here and chat with Mom."
Then, he turned to Jiang Mu and said, "Mom, you chat with Xiaxia. I'll be back in a bit."
Jiang Mu hurriedly said, "Xiaxia, you go too! We can look at the scenery here ourselves. There are many guests today, and Mom isn't an outsider. You two, as a couple, can take care of the other relatives and friends. I'll make sure to look after this side."
Zhang Fuyan and Jiang Dong also urged her to go and greet the guests.
Jiang Xia hadn't met Zhou Mu's family yet, so she said, "Mom, Yan Yan, Xiao Dong, why don't you go to the living room on the second floor or my room to sit for a while? I'll go and welcome Grandpa and Grandma."
"Go ahead! It's the right thing to do!"
So, the couple went downstairs again to greet Zhou Mu's family.
Jiang Xia was walking down the stairs a bit too quickly, and Zhou Chenglei pulled her back, "Slow down, we're not there yet."
Jiang Xia slowed her pace.
Zhou Chenglei had spotted them from upstairs, so the two of them went downstairs, exchanged greetings with Zhou Mu and the others, and then the entire family went out to welcome the guests.
Zhou Mu's family lived in the neighboring city, and they had to take the earliest bus, which took over five hours to arrive.
Zhou Mu and Zhou Fu greeted them with smiles, "Dad, Mom, Big Brother, Big Sister-in-Law."
The three brothers and their wives also welcomed them, "Grandpa, Grandma, Eldest Uncle, Eldest Aunt."
Grandpa and Grandma, looking up at the tall building, exclaimed, "Is this the new house built by A-Lei? It's amazing!"
Zhou Mu's parents were still in good health, despite being in their eighties.
The elderly couple was most concerned about Zhou Chenglei, their grandson who had left home at a young age. Even though he was in his thirties, they had insisted on attending his wedding, and this time, they were determined to come, and no amount of persuasion from the family could change their minds.
(End of Chapter)
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