Chapter 126: New Year’s Celebration
Zeng Jiahe walked in and immediately saw Mo Xiaohong sitting on the bridal bed, making him feel as though he couldn’t breathe.
Although he always knew Xiao Hong was beautiful, he hadn’t expected her to be this stunning, and he felt so fortunate to be able to marry her.
Seeing Zeng Jiahe looking dumbfounded, Mo Xiaohong couldn’t help but give him a playful sidelong glance.
People nearby began to laugh, and only after hearing their laughter did Zeng Jiahe come to his senses, but his eyes still remained locked on Mo Xiaohong, unwilling to look away.
Yiyi quickly stepped forward to block his view.
"Brother-in-law, if you want to take my sister away, you must work hard." She and Er Ya thought up several challenges, just waiting for the groom and his groomsmen to solve them.
Upon hearing Yiyi’s words, Zeng Jiahe hurriedly looked at her and pleaded, "Yiyi, my dear sister-in-law, have mercy on us."
Zeng Jiahe’s words made everyone laugh.
Fei Erya also busied herself coming over to start asking questions.
Fortunately, Zeng Jiahe and his groomsmen reacted quickly enough and finally managed to answer all the questions.
"Xiao Hong..."
When Zeng Jiahe finally stood in front of Mo Xiaohong, he knelt on one knee and handed her the bouquet in his hand.
Looking at the man before her, Mo Xiaohong felt a wave of emotion, with memories of her time with Zeng Jiahe flashing through her mind. Finally, she took the bouquet in one hand and slowly placed her other hand into Zeng Jiahe’s.
As Jiahe busily welcomed his bride out with the sound of fireworks in the air, Mo Xiaohong was married like that.
Watching the wedding procession go further away, Ding Yuejun couldn’t help but wipe her tears, "I can’t believe Xiao Hong got married so soon; I’m really going to miss her."
Yiyi also felt the same and just felt a little reluctant.
But thankfully, it’s easier to come and go now, "Mom, even if we miss sister, we can always go and see her."
Hearing this, Ding Yuejun felt a little better, "Yes, we can go see her." But she was still a bit worried, "Even if the Zeng family wouldn’t dare bully Xiao Hong and her daughter, I’m not sure if they will have an easy time in the future."
"Mom, don’t worry, sister will definitely live well." Seeing her mother worry on the first day her sister got married, Yiyi didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
Ding Yuejun immediately shook her head and said, "Today is Xiao Hong’s big day; I should be happy."
Though Mo Xiaohong had left, her side of the family still held a small celebration with two tables, keeping Ding Yuejun busy again, greeting neighbors and friends who came to help for a good drink.
After the banquet ended, Ding Yuejun and the others were exhausted, but the three still insisted on finishing all the tasks before finally going to rest.
"Oh my, getting married is exhausting."
Yiyi couldn’t help but sigh.
Hearing her daughter’s words, Ding Yuejun laughed and said, "Today we didn’t even hold a big banquet, and you’re already tired. If we had a grand celebration, you might have no energy left."
Hearing this, Yiyi couldn’t imagine the scene, and eventually, the three just tidied up briefly before falling asleep.
On the day Mo Xiaohong returned home, she brought along Mo Shan and Zeng Jiahe.
Seeing Mo Xiaohong looking radiant, Ding Yuejun finally felt relieved, though she still pulled her aside to ask a few questions quietly.
After learning that Mo Xiaohong was indeed doing well, Ding Yuejun smiled and asked, "That’s good, but how is Shanshan doing at the Zeng family? Is she adjusting well?"
"Mom, don’t worry. Shanshan is doing well, and the family loves her."
"That’s good."
Hearing this, Ding Yuejun didn’t ask further and quickly went to the kitchen to get busy.
The house was bustling that day. Yiyi played with her niece Shanshan, while Mo Xiaohong helped in the kitchen, leaving Zeng Jiahe with nothing much to do, so he kept looking for something to help with.
After Mo Xiaohong and her family had dinner, they returned, leaving only Ding Yuejun and Yiyi at home.
"Sigh... since your sister got married, the home feels much quieter."
"Yes, but don’t worry, Mom. I’ll always be here with you." Yiyi felt the same way, thinking the house was quieter, but she knew it hadn’t been easy for her sister to find happiness, and she had always meant to start her own family.
Hearing her daughter’s words, Ding Yuejun couldn’t resist stroking her hair and said, "Don’t worry, dear, it’s just that I haven’t gotten used to it. Eventually, I will, and you will marry too. You can’t always stay by my side."
When her own marriage was mentioned, Yiyi couldn’t help but think of Gu Tingyu, but she quickly looked at Ding Yuejun and said, "Mom, even if I get married, we can live nearby, and I can visit you every day."
Ding Yuejun felt a bit saddened at the thought of her daughter’s marriage, but after hearing Yiyi, she laughed.
"That’s a good idea. We can live next door, and we will still see each other every day." She already had it in mind to rent a place next to her daughter’s home when she got married.
Time passed unknowingly as the mother and daughter chatted, and it was now nearing the end of the year, so they began talking about preparations for the Lunar New Year. Ding Yuejun planned to take her daughter out for festive shopping the next day.
Hearing that, Yiyi suggested, "Mom, since it’s just the two of us celebrating, we should keep it simple and buy everything in town."
"Let’s visit the city tomorrow; I want to pick out a nice new outfit for you. There’s more variety in the city."
Seeing her mother insist, Yiyi didn’t refuse, knowing her mother wanted to buy her things.
The next day, the mother and daughter went straight to the city.
Since arriving in town, Ding Yuejun had made quite a bit of money, so this time, for the New Year, she bought plenty of things, not only buying new clothes for Yiyi but also for Mo Xiaohong and Mo Shan, and several large bags of festive goods.
The mother and daughter hurried home with their bags full.
On New Year’s Eve, Yiyi invited Mo Ping and Guo Ming over to enjoy a festive dinner together.
But before Ding Yuejun could prepare, Aunt Jiang from next door came over to call them.
"Yuejun, don’t bother preparing stuff; why don’t both of you come to our place for New Year’s dinner?"
Upon hearing this, Ding Yuejun quickly said, "Aunt Jiang, thank you, but we have two guests over."
Aunt Jiang then noticed Mo Ping and Guo Ming, so she didn’t insist further.
"Grandmother, is Yiyi and her family not coming over?"
Upon returning home, Jiang Xueluo saw his grandmother, Old Mrs. Jiang, at the door and asked about Yiyi. His grandmother shook her head and said, "Yiyi’s family has guests, so they won’t join us for New Year’s dinner."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xueluo’s eyes flickered, but he said nothing more and followed Old Mrs. Jiang inside.