At the Ding family, Ding Qiunan's parents were 'persuaded' to attend the wedding banquet with just a few words.
In addition to getting a look of gratitude from Ding Qiunan, Li Donglai didn't have to worry about how to arrange the seats at the main table.
Add the names of Ding Boren and Ding Mu to the main table chairs.
Then came Village Chief Qin Sanmin, Factory Director Yang and Dean Jiao.
After the seating arrangement was planned, Li Donglai knocked on Yan's door and paid 2 cents for Yan Bugui to write it out on red rice paper.
Finally, the red rice paper with the list written on it was given to the tavern owner comrade Xu Huizhen, and asked Xu Huizhen to arrange the seats according to the list above.
After finishing all this work, it was almost noon, and Gu Shen also rode his bicycle to the courtyard.
As a friend of Li Donglai, Gu Shen was given the important task of ‘knowing guests’.
For this reason, he also took a day off.
At this time, in the new house, the third aunt and several aunts and ladies in the courtyard were putting up big red words for happiness.
Gu Shen went in and walked around, looking at the exquisite cabinets, tables, wardrobes, and bedside tables, and couldn't help but say "tsk, tsk".
After coming out, he said with envy: "Brother Donglai, who designed the decoration of your house? Although it doesn't look luxurious, it is very practical. If I decorate the house, I will also ask him to design it."
"Master Xiang Lei helped me do it." Li Donglai said and waved to Yan Bugui who was standing not far away.
"Third uncle, I forgot one thing. Please go to the supply and marketing cooperative later to buy some candies, melon seeds and firecrackers for the wedding day."
"Also, regarding the firecrackers tomorrow, could you please say hello to Jiefang?"
Although I know that according to Yan Bugui's temperament, he will definitely take advantage of the purchasing opportunity to 'corrupt' some.
However, it is not appropriate to ask Gu Shen to help with such trivial matters.
"How many melon seeds and sugar do you want? How many firecrackers do you need?" Yan Bugui narrowed his eyes with joy.
"Three kilograms each of melon seeds and candy cubes." Li Donglai frowned and hesitated: "As for the firecrackers, just buy two of them with five hundred rings, and then put one in Ding's house and one in the courtyard.
hang."
There are a little less firecrackers.
But there was no other way. Apart from buying sewing machines, radios, flashlights and other household appliances with the industrial coupons Li Donglai had, there was very little left.
"Okay, don't worry. I will definitely handle it for you." Yan Bugui rubbed his hands and was about to take the money and coupons handed over by Li Donglai.
Gu Shen, who was standing nearby, interrupted: "I have an acquaintance at the supply and marketing cooperative. They just have melon seed candies and firecrackers. I'll have them delivered to you when I get back."
...acquaintance?
Li Donglai thought about it and understood it immediately.
As the head of the food station, Gu Shen had a hard time collecting pigs.
But when it comes to selling pork, he's the boss.
There is a shortage of pork these days. Even if you have a meat ticket, you may not be able to buy meat.
General units really need to give Gu Shen some face.
Li Donglai did not refuse his brother's kindness.
After the wedding is over, just give him a dozen more "unity cards" in the red envelope given to Zhike.
"Then I'll leave this matter to you."
The cooked duck flew away, and Yan Bugui's face darkened visibly.
He glanced at Gu Shen.
Snow white shirt, cowhide belt, army green trousers, shiny copper buttons on the belt. He is obviously a big boy.
When did Li Donglai meet such a big shot?
However, he soon became happy, and Li Donglai gave him the task of posting red happy characters in the courtyard.
Well, writing the word "happy" requires retouching fees; posting the word "happy" requires stick noodles and porridge;
All told, you can make a lot of money!
Thinking like this, Yan Bugui became energetic.
When I got home, I shouted loudly: "Yan Jiefang, Yan Jiekuang, come out to help!"
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Li Donglai continued to discuss tomorrow's wedding with Gu Shen.
"Can you find three or five bicycles to accompany me to pick up the bride tomorrow?" Li Donglai asked.
In his previous life, although he was never married, he attended many weddings.
I know that when it comes time to pick up the bride, the man has to hire a motorcade to pick up the woman.
The higher the grade of the wedding car, the stronger the financial strength of the man.
Of course, the conditions in this era were limited and it was impossible to have a car.
Can a bicycle replace a wedding car?
Gu Shen has the temperament of a child, and when he heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up.
"The bicycle team welcomes the bride? Hey, that's interesting!"
"Don't worry, leave this to me. Almost every household in our compound has bicycles. I'll say hello when the time comes and I'll find seven or eight without any problem."
Li Donglai nodded: "I will make some red envelopes in advance when the time comes, and give a red envelope to each friend who comes to help."
In previous lives, the driver of the motorcade would receive a red envelope from the groom when he sent the bride to his home.
It can range from three to five hundred to one or two thousand. The thickness of the red envelope is related to the price of the vehicle.
Therefore, some wedding companies will specially purchase luxury cars that are about to be scrapped, renovate them like new ones, and use them exclusively as wedding cars.
"There's no need for red envelopes, they're all friends!" Gu Shen waved his hand, "When the time comes, I'll just treat them to a drink."
Li Donglai nodded and was no longer persistent.
In this era, many things cannot be measured by money.
In future generations, you can use money to hire a dozen BMWs and Mercedes-Benzes.
In this day and age, you may not be able to find a bicycle even if you have money.
After arranging the wedding car, the two chatted for a while.
Gu Shen remembered buying candies, melon seeds and firecrackers, so he left early on his bicycle.
Li Donglai also rode his bicycle to Ding's house.
Before getting married, there is one most important task, which is to obtain a certificate.
The two came to the Civil Affairs Bureau, first took out cigarettes and candies and distributed them to the staff, and then took out the letter of introduction from the canvas bag.
The letter of introduction was issued by the steel rolling mill.
On it are the dates of birth and positions of the two people, and the vermilion seal of the steel rolling mill is stamped on the back.
The person in charge of applying for the marriage certificate was a middle-aged female comrade. She was eating candy and her mouth was very sweet.
"These two talented men and beautiful women will definitely love each other for a lifetime after they get married. I wish you will give birth to the next generation as soon as possible and contribute to the construction of the motherland."
As she spoke, she carefully reviewed the information.
Then he took out a marriage certificate from the cabinet, filled in his name on it with a brush, and finally stamped it with a vermilion seal.
From entering the Civil Affairs Bureau to getting the marriage certificate, it took less than ten minutes in total.
After leaving the Civil Affairs Bureau, Li Donglai took out his marriage certificate and read it carefully.
A marriage certificate is similar to a grand prize certificate, about 30 centimeters long and 20 centimeters wide.
All around, there are symbolic peonies, roses, ears of wheat, corn, peaches, pomegranates, etc.
The red double happiness composed of petals below highlights the deep joy.
The lower right corner of the marriage certificate also has the official seal of the district committee and the special seal for marriage registration.
Li Dong was fascinated by what he saw, and Ding Qiunan's little head came over.
The bright red certificate made her fair little face blush, making her look very cute.
Li Donglai couldn't help but pinch her little face: "Daughter-in-law, do you know what this is?"
"What?" Ding Qiunan pursed her lips and smiled a little shyly, lowered her head, and pulled the corners of her clothes with her little hands.
"This is a legal license." Li Donglai said with a bad smile.
...
"You said dirty things again!" Ding Qiunan was so shy that she lightly tapped Li Donglai's shoulder with her pink fist.
But I feel happy in my heart. Every time I hear those nasty words, I feel embarrassed, but I feel vaguely hopeful.
This rough guy is dead.
"Let's go, I'll take you to a good place."
Li Donglai smiled "hehe", grabbed Ding Qiunan's little hand, and walked towards the car shed.
"Where are we going? I have to go home and show my mother the marriage certificate. She is always suspicious these days."
"Go take wedding photos."
The two rode bicycles to a state-owned photo shop on Dongzhimen Street.
The door frame was black and mottled and looked shabby, old wires were scattered all over the place, and the lights were low and dim. As soon as Li Donglai opened the door, he felt an ancient smell.
There are many black and white photos posted on the yellowed wall, and there is also a price list. It costs 40 cents to take a black and white ID photo, and 5 yuan for a daily life photo.
The photographer is a young man with a middle-parted hair, a mustache, and a tan vest. He looks like an old gunner.
"Two comrades, do you want to take ID photos or daily photos?" Seeing the two of them come in, the old gunsmith put down the scissors in his hand, stacked the cut photos together and put them in a drawer, and came forward.
"Wedding photos! Get a set of everything." Li Donglai was a little bold.
When the old artillery master heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, he was a big customer.
"You two, please come upstairs."
The second floor was converted into a photography studio by my wife. There is a wooden camera about half a person tall in the middle. There is also a cloakroom in the back, which contains various styles of clothing, including the Republic of China style, Western style, and modern style.
Yes, there are all kinds of them.
Li Donglai nodded with satisfaction, Gu Shen really didn't lie to me.
A few days ago, Li Donglai came up with the idea of taking wedding photos.
You can only get married once in your life. If you don't keep good memories, you will regret it in the future.
However, photo shops on the street generally can only take ID photos and daily life photos.
Some photographers don't even know what wedding photos are.
As a last resort, he had no choice but to seek help from the indigenous Gu Shen.
Many of Gu Shen's friends had their wedding photos taken at Old Pao Master's.
Now that she is here, she naturally wants to have a set of everything, so Li Donglai ignored Ding Qiunan's distressed look and took her to take five sets of wedding photos.
"The total is forty-six yuan. I will collect the photo three days later with the payment receipt!"
The veteran photographer took the film and walked into the developing room.
Li Donglai and Ding Qiunan left the photo studio and bought some candies and melon seeds.
Getting married is a great event, and it always brings excitement to the neighbors.
