Chapter 1342

Zhu Zhibin looked at Zhu Yanyi, speechless. He turned to Yan Aohan, complaining with a grievance, "Future Second Brother-in-law, your wife is bullying me."

"Good." Yan Aohan came over and rubbed Zhu Zhibin’s flat head. "You must know, since you call me Second Brother-in-law, I am your Second Sister’s husband. Your Second Sister is my wife. So, if my wife bullies you, I can only support my wife. Of course," Yan Aohan continued seriously, "you are my brother-in-law. If someone outside bullies you, I will definitely help you get revenge."

Zhu Zhibin pointed at his nose. "Who dares to bully me? I am not like my Second Sister, burdened by fame."

"Brother-in-law, that was just a metaphor. I mainly want to tell you that between you and your sister, I will always choose your sister first." Yan Aohan explained with a look of great kindness.

"(⊙o⊙)…" Zhu Zhibin felt he would never love again. In this topic, he was purely the one being teased.

Starting from the twenty-fifth day of the lunar month, most factories began their holidays. Cheng Baokun and Chen Ailian, as factory directors, calculated and decided to start the holiday on the twenty-seventh. After the holiday, they came to Zhu Shun Yao’s house every day to help.

Although it was a simple banquet, certain wedding etiquette was still required. For example, they had to distribute candy and cigarettes to the whole village. Therefore, they had to count, pack, and seal each bag of candy themselves.

Wedding candy was not as varied as in later times. It usually consisted of fruit candies, White Rabbit milk candies, and other milk candies. Those with better conditions put sixteen to twenty pieces in small bags and fifty in large bags. Those with fewer resources put ten pieces in small bags and twenty in large bags.

Regardless of the quantity, family members had to count, match, and package them themselves.

Zhu Zhibin packed candy while eating it, not stopping his mouth all afternoon. Zhu Shun Yao shook his head, watching him. "You always say you are a man. I have never seen a man who likes candy so much. Eating like this, you will get cavities."

"Pah pah, children’s words are blown away by the wind. Dad, why do you speak of your son like that?" Zhu Zhibin looked at Zhu Shun Yao dissatisfied. He found that at home, he was teased every day. The problem was, he actually liked to step up and be teased.

Zhu Yanyi and Xie Zhong were writing invitation cards nearby. Hearing Zhu Zhibin’s words, Zhu Yanyi spoke up. "Yesterday, who said Tianyun and Guiyun were just children who only knew how to eat candy? I didn’t expect you to have this habit today."

Hearing Zhu Yanyi’s words, Zhu Zhibin did not feel ashamed. Instead, he giggled. "Second Sister, yesterday Tianyun and Guiyun ate the same kind of candy, White Rabbit. Today, I am not eating just one kind. I am tasting every kind. I am tasting for my Eldest Sister. If the candy bought is not tasty, we can buy better ones."

She was moved by her own words, feeling she was too noble.

"Truly a high-IQ youth. This rebuttal is indeed unique." Zhu Yanyi gave Zhu Zhibin a thumbs up.

Zhu Zhibin chuckled and continued eating his candy.

Actually, everyone was just joking. It was a happy occasion, so no one complained about eating more candy during this period. As for cavities, there was no need to worry. With Zhu Yanyi, the little divine doctor, there was no such thing as cavities.

Zhu Yanyi said to Zhu Shun Yao, "Dad, speaking of delicious things, I think for Eldest Sister’s banquet, sending only candy and cigarettes might lack character."

"What suggestions do you have?" Zhu Shun Yao asked.

Zhu Yanyi smiled. "How about we add a portion of red fruit for each person? For example, two strawberries, vacuum-sealed in small bags, symbolizing good things come in pairs. Or two cherry tomatoes, or two water chestnuts. Try to choose red items. This will add to the festive atmosphere."

"I think this idea is good." Xie Zhong said seriously. "After all, it is a happy event. Let everyone share the joy. Besides, you are the big boss of the Azure Sovereign Qingdi Group. Sending only cigarettes and candy is indeed not innovative. Adding red fruit not only adds joy but also serves as an advertisement for you."

"Alright. Since that is the case, I will find someone to package this." Zhu Shun Yao agreed without hesitation.

Yan Aohan smiled lightly. "Uncle Shun Yao, no need to find someone specifically. I will call Haifeng to bring people over. He has lived here for two years. Let him contribute a little strength."

"That is good too. Then, Xiao Yan, you handle this matter." Zhu Shun Yao said seriously.

Not only the Zhu family was busy. Upon hearing that Zhu Yanli was holding a banquet, people from Gangan Village came to help.

People in rural areas were generally like this. When one family had an event, everyone voluntarily came to help. Not to mention, the Zhu Shun Yao family had prestige in Gangan Village. To them, helping the Zhu family was a blessing.

The Zhu family was bustling with activity. They were busy until New Year’s Eve. At noon, Zhu Shun Yao treated the helpers to a meal and gave them a New Year gift before letting them leave. They would help again after the first day of the lunar new year.

Starting from the second day, people would continue to come and help. However, Zhu Yanyi and her own family would do some things whenever they had free time.

For example, after eating the New Year’s Eve dinner, while staying up late, Zhu Yanyi began cutting paper flowers. Most were double happiness characters. However, Zhu Yanyi’s hands were skillful, so the double happiness characters she cut had many styles.

"Ani, take a rest. You can cut tomorrow." Xie Xinlian handed Zhu Yanyi a bowl of sugar water.

Yes, Zhu Yanyi’s aunt had unfortunately visited on New Year’s Eve again. It had been several years since they were out of sync, but this year it was New Year’s Eve again.

"It’s fine, Mom. I don’t feel anything." The first time was awkward. After so many years, she had regulated her body and felt nothing now.

However, Zhu Yanyi took the sugar water Xie Xinlian handed her and drank it in one gulp.

Yan Aohan picked up the double happiness paper Zhu Yanyi had cut, opened it, and praised, "It looks just like a painting. So beautiful."

"This is not a complicated thing." Zhu Yanyi smiled. Then she said to Yan Aohan, "Go get me some red string. After I finish cutting these, I will weave a knot."

Yan Aohan did not stand up. "Just finish cutting the paper flowers today. Weave the happiness knot tomorrow. Otherwise, I will put away these paper flowers." Yan Aohan did not like Zhu Yanyi to be too tired, especially during this special period.

Zhu Yanyi smiled helplessly. "Alright. Then I will just finish cutting these paper flowers. You help me count how many there are."