latelenovela Chapter 427 Preparing for the Wedding
Chapter 427 Preparing for the Wedding
In Suzhou, the two families discussed and finalized the wedding date for their children.
Zhang Wanshu's father acted swiftly and decisively. The very next day, he found an experienced renovation team and hired a carpenter to tidy up the small courtyard next door, preparing it to serve as the wedding home for his two children.
Zhuang Chaoying understood that this was Wan Shu's parents' intention.
Now that he doesn't have to go to work, he has taken the initiative to take on the task of supervising the construction.
During the day, he kept a close eye on the construction team, and at night he helped take care of the children.
Wan Shu's father also thoughtfully explained to Zhuang Chaoying that he would cover all the renovation costs, and Zhuang Chaoying only needed to help keep an eye on the progress; she didn't even need to worry about the workers' meals.
Wan Shu's father patted him on the shoulder. "My dear in-law, our new house for Shu Shu and Tu Nan needs to be bright and presentable."
"The renovation team I found is led by Lao Li, who is my childhood friend. His skills are absolutely trustworthy."
The next day, the tricycle sputtered along.
The renovation team workers carried their tools and started working, and the carpenters, after taking measurements, also went to get to work.
Zhuang Chaoying moved a small stool to sit in the yard and watched the workers use brushes to apply snow-white paint to the walls.
Occasionally, a neighbor passing by would peek in. "Is Old Zhuang's family having a happy occasion?"
Zhuang Chaoying smiled and nodded in response.
The renovation work proceeded smoothly, and the rooms were repainted.
The kitchen and bathroom have been tiled, and the flooring has been completely replaced.
The living room and bedrooms on the first floor also feature trendy yellow modular cabinets, all made of solid wood.
Over the course of a month, the workers worked tirelessly to complete various projects, and now only some finishing touches remain.
Once the carpenter brings in the finished furniture, the entire renovation will be complete.
Considering that the newly renovated house needs to air out, and there are still more than half a month until the wedding on January 25th, there is still plenty of time and no need to rush.
Zhuang Chaoying has been busy these past few days, making restaurant reservations. He, A-Ling, and Wan Shu's father carefully calculated the number of guests from both sides and decided that ten tables would be just right.
Suzhou Wangsi Restaurant on Guanqian Street.
This restaurant is a long-established brand in Suzhou, and its signature dish, Beggar's Chicken, is famous far and wide.
A table here has ten dishes and costs sixty-six yuan, excluding a bottle of Moutai that costs eighteen yuan (due to inflation, Moutai that costs eight eight yuan has soared to eighteen yuan, but the only advantage is that you don't need Moutai coupons anymore), five bottles of drinks, five bottles of beer, and each table is also provided with a pack of Hongtashan cigarettes, which costs four yuan and seventy cents.
So, the total cost for ten tables of food and drinks is 920 yuan.
Recently, a wedding service company has appeared in Suzhou, specializing in helping young men and women organize their weddings. It provides a one-stop service including wedding cars, bands, video recording, and wedding emcees, for a fee of 580 yuan.
Zhuang Chaoying felt that this would save her trouble and make the wedding more respectable, so she paid the deposit directly.
After all, problems that can be solved with money are not a big deal in his eyes.
The wedding quilts for the two children were made with the help of the mother-in-law and Song Ying. There were two red quilts and two green quilts, a total of four quilts.
With the spring breeze of opening up, all walks of life are like spring grass, sprouting up one after another.
Ordinary people are living better and better lives, and life is becoming more and more convenient.
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Little Yuyao is one month old. The video recorder that Zhuang Chaoying bought earlier has come in very handy. It recorded important moments of Little Yuyao's growth and preserved every precious moment of her life.
If video recorders had been available when Tu Nan and Xiao Ting were children, he would have bought one no matter the cost, so he could record every little detail of their growth.
After a month of feeding, Xiaoyuyao has changed quite a bit.
She weighed just over six pounds when she was born, but now her weight has almost doubled to ten pounds.
Her skin became fair and tender, and her big eyes were bright and intelligent.
Her little arms and legs were restless, always kicking around randomly. Her hands and feet were big, and Zhuang Chaoying thought that this child would definitely grow up to be a tall girl like her sister.
Song Ying's role as a godmother is well-deserved; whenever she has a day off, she comes over to help take care of the child.
This way, I can help Huang Ling with some of the burden and chat with her, so she won't be bored during her postpartum period.
Song Ying picked up the diaper and explained to Huang's mother.
"Aunt Huang, these diapers were brought back from Hong Kong by someone from Tunanto. They have to be thrown away after one use and can't be washed."
Huang's mother held the diaper in her hand, examining it curiously. It was the first time she had ever seen such a thing, and she couldn't help but say something.
"Is this the same as the sanitary napkin you use, only bigger?"
Song Ying smiled as she took the diaper and changed Xiao Yuyao's diaper. "I think so, this thing is so absorbent. Raising a child is so convenient these days. I bet this thing isn't cheap. Xiao Yuyao, your brother is so good to you."
Huang Ling nodded in agreement, also agreeing that the diapers were quite expensive.
When Qian Jin arrived on New Year's Day, he brought two large bags of luggage. Zhuang Chaoying took them upstairs and said that Tu Nan had asked a relative of their teacher to bring them back. She called to ask how much they cost, but Tu Nan wouldn't say. However, Huang Ling knew in her heart that they definitely wouldn't be cheap.
Huang Ling looked at Song Ying, who was holding Xiao Yuyao, and teased her with a smile.
“Song Ying, you just spoil her. You hug her as soon as you arrive. Chao Ying complained to me that whenever you come, he has to hold you and lull you to sleep at night.”
Song Ying lowered her head and gently sniffed Xiao Yuyao. "She doesn't smell bad. Godmother doesn't mind. Girls should be pampered. Sister Ling, Yuyao is a month old now. You've finally made it through."
"Chao Ying said this was a premature birth, and that I should have an extra half month of postpartum care."
Huang's mother smiled and said, "Chaoying knows how to care for people. It's okay if A-Ling works for another half a month. She didn't have the chance when she was pregnant with Tu Nan and Xiao Ting. Now that so many people in the family are taking care of her, you should also take good care of yourself. Xiao Song, you two chat, I'll go cook."
Zhuang Chaoying was worried that Huang Ling would be bored during her postpartum confinement, so she specially moved the TV to the second floor and reconnected the antenna.
The television was broadcasting the news: "The production and supply of daily necessities closely related to the people's daily lives, such as cotton yarn, polyester yarn, cotton cloth, work clothes, edible salt, soy sauce, aged vinegar, white sugar, household coal, laundry detergent, soap, toilet paper, and matches, must be arranged properly, and further effective measures must be taken."
Strengthen price management, rectify market order, strictly control the continued rise in prices, ensure that this year's price increase is lower than the price level of 1988, and resolutely implement and enforce the gradual adjustment of commodity prices under the dual-track pricing mechanism.
Song Ying sat in a chair, watching TV. "Sister Ling, the price isn't going up anymore? Then Wu Feng and I bought so much gold..."
As she spoke, she picked Xiaoyuyao up from Huang Ling's arms.
Huang Ling was buttoning her clothes. "Isn't it better if it doesn't go up? Chao Ying said, 'Gold is the best commodity in times of chaos.' Gold has always been a hard currency, so you can't lose money."
Song Ying gently patted Xiao Yuyao's back to help her burp and nodded. "That's true, let's leave it there and sell it when the price goes up."
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