Reborn as Tycoon's Wife in the Countryside
Chapter 247 Wedding Banquet (First Shift)

Chapter 247: 247 Wedding Banquet (First Shift)

Liu An was lazy, and so was his father, Liu Dato. Not only did they manage their farmland poorly, they also earned little money outside.

After Liu Dato’s wife died, he never remarried, partly because of their poor character, which deterred people from marrying into their family.

Secondly, Liu An disapproved, as there was only a little money in the family. If his father remarried, it would undoubtedly leave him penniless when the time came.

On the road, Liu An did nothing to Su Xiaotao. As soon as they arrived home, however, he threw her on the bed and started beating her. Su Xiaotao cried silently under the bed, not daring to make a sound. If she did cry out, Liu An would have only become more ruthless.

Furthermore, Liu An even threatened her that if she resisted, he would find people to cause trouble for Zhiyuan.

Zhiyuan was the treasure of her parents’ hearts. If her parents knew that it was because of her that Zhiyuan suffered, they would certainly not trouble Liu An but blame themselves instead.

Seeing that Su Xiaotao was subdued and silent, Liu An called out to Liu Dato, "Dad."

Liu Dato had just returned from the fields and glanced at Liu An, who had just come back from Lihua Village. His face, covered in wrinkles, brightened, "Why are you back so soon? Weren’t you supposed to return after dinner?"

Every day they could save on eating at home by dining at her parents’ place.

With one more person in the house, each meal became a big deal, and eating an extra meal meant using a lot more rice.

Liu An did not say much else, "Your daughter-in-law is being troublesome, stirring things up. You should go in and teach her a lesson."

Liu Dato took a look at the inner room, then took out a cigarette paper and began rolling a cigarette, "What are you thinking?"

"What else can I think? The family needs to have some way of earning money," Liu An sneered.

Without a way to make money, they could not keep going for long.

Liu Dato clicked his tongue, "Aren’t you afraid the Yue Family will find out and challenge us?"

"I have ways to keep her from saying a word," Liu An glanced at the inner room. "Since she married me, she should listen to me, behave and manage the household dutifully. A daughter married off is like water spilled, and their family’s hand should be able to reach as far as this."

Liu Dato took a puff of his cigarette and stood up, heading inside, "If that’s the case, we certainly can’t let anyone else benefit first."

Su Xiaotao opened her eyes wide, filled with hatred.

It was all Su Xiaofeng’s fault. If not for Su Xiaofeng, her life would not be like this. Even if she couldn’t have married a very outstanding man, she wouldn’t be in this current situation, serving both father and son.

According to Liu An, she would even have to go out to make money as a prostitute.

At this thought, her tears flowed even more uncontrollably.

She didn’t want to go, but she didn’t dare not to because Liu An was a madman.

She dared even less to complain to her parents because her parents would definitely not help her.

Today, lying on the bed being tortured inhumanely, was actually the day Su Xiaofeng got married. Everything, everything she endured was given by Su Xiaofeng. Su Xiaofeng, just you wait, you won’t be pleased for long. If my fate is bad, yours won’t be any better.

...

As it was almost midnight, Ye Cheng drove over.

Wu Ershun, the driver, was driving a normal car, but it looked festive as it was covered with wedding decorations. Ye Cheng, dressed in his groom’s suit, sat in the back. Close to Xiaofeng’s house, Ye Fei got out and set off several rounds of firecrackers by the roadside.

The sound of firecrackers lingered for a long time, creating quite a lively scene.

Listening to the firecrackers, everyone came out to see the excitement.

Su Peng carried Su Xiaofeng into the car, her face filled with shy smiles.

"Xiaofeng is also quite lucky, considering what happened, she’s still able to marry a young man like Ye Cheng," a villager envied.

Ma Donghua stood in her doorway, looking at the newlyweds in front of her brother’s house and dragged Su Guisheng over.

"Xiaofeng," Ma Donghua stopped the bridal car. "You should at least show some respect, seeing as Guisheng is your uncle too. Don’t you plan to marry off quietly without any gesture?"

No girl gets married without giving red envelopes to her relatives.

"Yes, everything’s taken care of," He Ximei had prepared, and as they hadn’t shown their faces, she definitely wouldn’t deliver them personally: "I’ve prepared them early, there’s no use talking to Xiaofeng about this."

While speaking, He Ximei handed over five red envelopes to Ma Donghua, "Here are those for your second uncle and the two kids."

She then pulled Ma Donghua away, not letting her block the car.

Today was Xiaofeng’s big day. How could Ma Donghua be any more insensitive?

"Donghua, Xiaofeng’s getting married, of course, there won’t be a lack of your red envelope," the aunt-in-law, fearing Ma Donghua might make a scene, advised, "Fatty had prepared them early, it’s just that you hadn’t shown up."

Ma Donghua took the red envelopes and huffed as she walked back home.

Xiaofeng poked her head out from the car, and He Ximei quickly pushed her back in, "The bride must not look back at her parents’ house, you must look forward."

Today was Xiaofeng’s big joyful day, and Ma Donghua’s family simply didn’t intervene.

Xiaofeng grinned and smiled at He Ximei, "Auntie, thank you."

She hadn’t expected her aunt to be so thoughtful, considering everything.

"Thank me for what? A stepmother is still a mother, don’t you forget to acknowledge that."

Xiaofeng grabbed her hand and gave it a gentle squeeze.

He Ximei’s hands were rough, unlike the hands of modern women who seldom did farm work, which were much more delicate.

The car led the way, with He Ximei and third aunt walking behind, Su Peng pedaling the tricycle, accompanying third aunt’s daughter-in-law.

In the village customs, on a daughter’s first entry into her husband’s home, her father could not go, only her mother could.

Old Crooked watched the car move away, and although he knew this wedding was ultimately insignificant, he still felt some relief. No matter what, Xiaofeng had had her moment of glory in marriage.

As long as Xiaofeng and the child were fine, that was more important than anything.

He silently went back inside.

Compared to the bustle at Lord Liu’s house, Old Crooked’s place indeed seemed much quieter.

Third Uncle walked into the house and sat at the dining table: "It’s like this when a daughter gets married, bring out the home-brewed liquor, uncle, let’s have a drink."

...

The sound of firecrackers in Shili Village erupted, cracking vigorously and creating a lively atmosphere.

As the car was about to arrive, an elderly woman from the village, rumored to be very lucky, had been waiting outside early to lead the bride.

Xiaofeng looked at the tables set up outside Lord Liu’s house, her eyes turning towards Ye Cheng, full of questions.

Ye Cheng hadn’t expected such enthusiasm from the villagers, "The villagers heard I was getting married and came over on their own initiative."

Understanding this, Xiaofeng smiled, "It seems that over the years, you’ve built up quite a rapport here."

"Of course, otherwise why would the villagers be so enthusiastic?"

"I originally wanted just a simple meal, but now it seems, I can’t have a small affair. I remember when this car came back, there was nothing on it?"

Xiaofeng thought about the unique style of this wedding car and couldn’t help but smile.

"What’s the matter, a wedding car of course should look like a wedding car."

Amidst the firecrackers, the lucky old lady led the bride out of the car, followed by Ye Cheng, completing some simple rituals.

Upon entering the courtyard, a delicious aroma of food wafted through the air, enticingly.

"Who is cooking today, it smells amazing."

"Heard it’s Lord Liu himself."

"Lord Liu is indeed amazing, not only can he treat illnesses but he also cooks exceptionally well."

"Exactly, just smelling it makes my mouth water."

Meanwhile, the lucky old lady had already led the bride into the bridal chamber.

Xiaofeng looked at the decoration of the bridal chamber, her eyes twitching involuntarily.

Who decorated this, except for the bright red flowers it was just bright red flowers, creating a strong visual impact, at first glance it’s pretty, but any longer, it would be unbearable.

The lucky old lady admiringly looked at the bridal chamber, clucking her tongue, "This is the first time I’ve seen such a beautiful bride, she’s too pretty, just like entering a garden, so beautiful, really beautiful."

After exchanging a few words with Xiaofeng, the lucky old lady went out.

Soon after, He Ximei came in.

He Ximei looked outside then sat down next to Xiaofeng and whispered, "Xiaofeng, your father told me about you and Ye Cheng. Ye Cheng helping us like this, we’re definitely grateful, but you have to stay at your in-laws before Ye Cheng leaves, have you thought about how these few nights will go?"

By logic, since the two had registered their marriage, anything that happened was within reason because after all, they were legally husband and wife, weren’t they?

Hearing He Ximei bring this up, Xiaofeng looked uncomfortable, "We agreed it’s just a sham marriage, nothing else will happen."

"Regardless, auntie thinks Ye Cheng is truly a good young man, and he’s good to you too. If possible, put some thought into it and become real husband and wife."

She paused, "Although this child isn’t his, you could bear him a few more children in the future. Xiaofeng, auntie has been through it all, and I wanted to have this talk with you. A lot of times, whether we women can be happy depends on ourselves. If you want a life with Ye Cheng in the future, you’ll need to put in more effort, do you understand what I mean?" He Ximei of course hoped they wouldn’t end up divorcing, how nice it would be if they could stay married for life.