Rebirth: She is Ready for a Counterattack!

After nine o’clock, the firecrackers and everything else were already set up at the entrance of the village. Once the firecrackers went off over there, people here would know the bride had arrived.

Sure enough, the sound of firecrackers could be heard here.

People on this side started bustling about.

People who came to see the new daughter-in-law crowded the place, all waiting to grab celebratory candies and red envelopes.

The cars drove in slowly, with one stopping in front of Li Weimin’s small two-story building, and the other stopping at the gate of Li Weiqiang’s house.

These were the two new homes.

As the car door opened, the bride stepped out in a bright red suit, which was custom-made in the city along with the suit for Li Jianguo.

She wore a red flower on her head, her face was powdered pale, and her lips were bright red, making her look somewhat ghastly, at least from Gu Xiaoqing’s perspective.

Beauty standards varied, and people at the time dressed this way. If you couldn’t stand it, there was clearly something wrong with your eyes.

After the large amounts of celebratory candies and red envelopes were distributed, the children began to scramble for them first.

Li Jianguo, amid everyone’s laughter, picked up his bride Han Qi and carried her into the new home, as in the village, brides shouldn’t let their feet touch the ground.

Once inside the new home, there was a series of ceremonies led by the person specially appointed for this purpose, involving paying respects with a change of address, bowing, and other gestures, which kept everyone busy for quite a while.

With both sons getting married at the same time, the process went much faster than usual.

When the address change fees reached Li Xuemei, Gu Ruhai and Li Xuemei were generous enough to give the bride another red envelope each.

This made the villagers even more impressed with Gu Ruhai and Li Xuemei, considering these two as not stingy.

Normally, if someone had already given a gift at the ceremony, they wouldn’t splurge on this additional expense.

With the nuptial rites complete on this side, the bride busily changed her clothes, and everyone began moving towards Li Weiqiang’s side of the yard, where another couple was waiting.

Someone quietly approached Li Weiqiang and whispered two words into his ear, causing a noticeable dissatisfaction to appear on his face.

Gu Xiaoqing was puzzled; how could there be any displeasure at a wedding?

But there was no need to explain; she’d find out soon enough.

Upon arrival, it became clear that the bride still hadn’t gotten out of the car.

The car stood perfectly still at the entrance of Li Weiqiang’s yard, with its doors tightly shut, while only the window on the passenger side was open. A sturdy man with a dark complexion sat there, engaging in clever repartee with the matchmaker standing outside the car, persuading him earnestly.

The surroundings didn’t have many people, as they were all busy with the other lively part just now and had just followed Li Weiqiang over here.

When they saw this situation, everyone started pointing and commenting, unable to figure out what was going on with the bride’s family.

Generally, a bride’s brother accompanies her in the car, whether older or younger, serving as a "weighty presence," and the husband or matchmaker usually gives a large red envelope or sometimes a carton of cigarettes to get him to leave the car.

Yet, with no one getting out of the car, they couldn’t figure out what was happening.

Li Xuemei noticed something was off, with so many villagers watching and Wu Fengying, the bride, still sitting tight. What was the intention here?

She quietly asked Li Weiqiang, "What’s going on, brother?"

Li Weiqiang sighed and said, "You wouldn’t know, it’s Wu Fengying’s big brother who came this time, running his own slaughterhouse in town, sitting tight without getting out, demanding our family to give a big red envelope of a thousand yuan, or he’s not coming out."

Li Xuemei also got a bit annoyed.

A thousand yuan?

The Wu Family really dared to ask.

Nowadays, who isn’t giving red envelopes of fifty to a hundred yuan?

At most, people might give a couple of them, which is still considered the natal family not giving face.

Yet here, they came right up asking for a thousand.

The Li Family wasn’t lacking money, but they hadn’t spoiled people to this extent!

After much persuasion, the matchmaker returned in frustration, shaking his head at Li Weiqiang.

This wasn’t working.

Li Weiqiang was starting to get angry; decent people were really being bullied here.

He was getting red-faced, obviously displeased.

Gu Xiaoqing immediately recognized things weren’t right; if this continued, Li Weiqiang might really be willing to let the car turn around and go back.

This wasn’t about welcoming a bride; it was about preparing to make an enemy.

Gu Xiaoqing walked over and knocked on the window of the car door, where Li Jianhui and Wu Fengying were seated in the back, both visibly angry.

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They seemed ready to have an unhappy breakup.

Strangely enough, Wu Fengying, seeing Gu Xiaoqing knocking, didn’t open the window, not even acknowledging her presence.

This made Gu Xiaoqing uncomfortable; this person really didn’t know how to behave.

At least, I’m your sister-in-law, knocking deserves some face, open the car door.

A few words would hurt no one.

Originally, I didn’t want the two families to look bad.

But apparently, they’re not bothered.

The man in front extended his head to say to Gu Xiaoqing, "Don’t knock, my sister listens to me, no red envelope means no getting out."

Gu Xiaoqing sneered, really taking himself seriously.

She went over to the driver, whom their family had arranged.

"Driver, get out and have something to eat. We’re home now, they don’t want to get out? Let them wait, once you’re full, send them back. I’ve never heard of anyone having the guts to demand a red envelope of a thousand yuan. Our family is wealthy but doesn’t coddle that kind of behavior.

After all, the marriage certificate is issued, if she doesn’t leave the car, then don’t. If the marriage doesn’t happen, my brother is fine, wealthy enough to marry another one, what’s the big deal? Just spend a bit more money. Anyway, I don’t know how easy it’ll be to find another partner once she becomes second-married."

The driver understood she was threatening the bride in the back, and considerate enough to keep her voice low, crouching slightly, loud enough only for those inside the car to hear.

"Alright then, I’ll grab a bite; this stomach’s really growling."

He said, preparing to get out of the car.

Wu Fengying’s face turned alternately pale, red, and flush; she also knew her brother was causing a scene with this impossible demand for a thousand yuan, not even sensible on such a day.

Wu Fengying felt a bit annoyed at her brother, Wu Fengying’s brother was also taken aback, realizing no reconciliation was on the horizon. If the bride were really sent back to town today, wouldn’t the whole town be laughing at their family?

Starting to feel guilty internally, this was a decision he had made independently; Wu Family’s parents didn’t know about it.

If he really ruined his sister’s marriage, wouldn’t his parents beat him to death with sticks?

But now, getting out of the car was putting him in a bad spot too. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please cast your recommendation and monthly votes at Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)