As the year draws to a close, things in the city have come to a temporary halt. Apart from some cabbage, radishes, leeks, shallots, and scallions that can be eaten in winter, there is nothing else grown in the fields.

After consulting with Liu Hao, Liu Qianxue and others, Liu Caixia prepared new houses for the three couples who were about to get married.

Since the custom-made furniture in the house is of the same style and all new, there is no need to make it again.

Just start with the decorations.

Liu Caixia first ordered two sets of bright red bed sheets for each of them, as well as a four-piece pillow set. She also ordered a set of bright red curtains, which she would replace in due time. The bright red new house was very much in line with the aesthetics and meaning of the time.

At that time, I will make a few big red lanterns and hang them high, decorating the entire courtyard to make it as beautiful as a bride-to-be.

There was no way to fill the flower beds in the yard with colorful flowers, so Liu Caixia asked Liu Xiaolu to draw the flower patterns, and she took the maids at home to make some fake bouquets for the dishes. The bright red peony flowers made of red silk symbolized wealth and good fortune.

Inside the new house, big red wedding characters are pasted on the doors and windows, and the bed is spread with a quilt embroidered with auspicious patterns of dragons and phoenixes. Every detail reveals good wishes for the couple's future life.

The decoration in the room is simple yet elegant. Liu Caixia's arrangement is both practical and beautiful.

It can be used for many years to come, unlike some things that are only used once during the wedding and then will be useless.

As the maternal relative of Liu Qianxue and Sun Yaqing, she went to the provincial capital with Aunt Gao to select a lot of daily necessities, including all the pots, pans, and utensils.

Aunt Gao chose the one for Gao Damei with great care. Seeing that the Liu family's life was getting better and better, her eldest daughter would really enjoy a good life by marrying into the Liu family.

Liu Qianxue and Sun Yaqing walked side by side on the streets of the city. The sunlight shone through the gauze-like clouds, casting mottled light and shadows, adding a bit of warmth and peace to this busy market.

Liu Caixia and Aunt Gao followed behind, and there was also the servants from the family that Liu Caixia specifically called to follow and carry things. The two servants were carrying large and small bags in their hands, and followed behind not too far away.

Aunt Gao walked next to Liu Caixia, and from time to time she introduced some of the local wedding customs, explaining how to use certain things and which styles so-and-so particularly liked. Her meticulous care made others unable to help but cast envious glances at her.

"Qianxue, look at this fabric. The color is bright and the texture is soft. It's perfect for making some new clothes for you guys."

Aunt Gao pointed at the silk hanging in front of a cloth shop, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.

Upon hearing this, Liu Qianxue immediately stepped forward to carefully select, thinking in her mind how to match them so that they would look more dignified and beautiful on the wedding day.

Sun Yaqing was also there to help with the advice, and the three of them were chatting and laughing, having a great time.

After choosing the fabrics, they went into a grocery store, where the dazzling array of gadgets made Sun Yaqing's eyes light up.

Aunt Gao pulled Liu Caixia over and excitedly pointed at a row of exquisite porcelain dishes and said, "These porcelain bowls and plates are really beautiful. Using them to serve food will definitely make the food look more tempting."

The things Aunt Gao chooses are relatively simple and unpretentious, and she always thinks of small items that make the home more cozy.

After shopping for a whole day, they finally returned home with a full load as the sun set.

Back at the farm, Gao Damei did not follow them to the prefectural capital. Although the farm had not been opened, they had raised a lot of rabbits after they arrived. They had all given birth to little rabbits. Now the total number was not large, but there were about 100. They needed a lot of grass to eat every day, and Gao Damei took care of it with her two younger sisters.

Aunt Gao was asked to go shopping. It was getting late and Damei Gao had been waiting at the door for a while. When she saw the items in their hands, a hint of surprise and emotion flashed in her eyes.

She quickly stepped forward to take it, and kept thanking him, "Mother, you are back. Aunt Liu, Sister Liu, Sister Sun, you have worked hard. It is a blessing for me to have family members like you in my mother's family."

Gao Damei helped to take things down from the carriage. In the end she was stunned by how many things were bought that day.

"Mom, how much did you buy?"

"These are all useful at home. Aunt Liu prepared the same things for you, Qianxue, and Yaqing. I didn't spend any money today."

Aunt Gao has thanked her countless times today. Liu Caixia explained to her that this was prepared for Allen Chu, not just for Gao Damei.

Moreover, all three of them had prepared the same thing, so she didn't need to be so polite. Liu Caixia felt helpless but also relieved, because at least they knew how to be grateful.

"Aunt Liu, thank you."

Gao Damei thanked her sincerely and said to Aunt Gao privately: "Mom, you should be nicer to Xiaolong in the future. I feel so lucky to have met him."

This is what women are like at that time. Marrying a good man is their lifelong wish.

"Caixia, hurry up and eat. Let's all come over and eat. There's some food left for you in the kitchen. I'll just cook two side dishes for you."

Liu's mother also came out to help get things. There were quite a lot of people in the farm. After dinner, they all came out to help. The farm was very lively.

"Okay, Mom, put the things in the house first and send them to the new house tomorrow."

"Got it. You can arrange it yourself tomorrow so that we don't mess it up."

Liu's mother didn't help much, mainly because there were too many people. She walked over to Liu Caixia, who was washing her hands and preparing to eat.

Mother Liu asked mysteriously, "Caixia, do you and Weizhong want to try it too?"

"Mom, what are you talking about? Forget it. It's not good to do it again. We originally agreed to live together. Outsiders don't know the situation. There is no need to make it known to everyone. Wei Zhong told me something yesterday. I think we can give it a try. He said that Xiao Lu can try it with Keyu in the future! So Wei Zhong and I should not be too high-profile. Anyway, we will live together and retire together when we get old."

It took Liu's mother a while to react after hearing this: "Did Wei Zhong say that?"

"Yes, it is. But as I said, let them develop naturally, don't force it. Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. Anyway, I can support Xiaolu for the rest of her life. I don't care about other people's eyes. If she doesn't want to get married, then she doesn't have to get married. I will work harder now, and it will be good for her to live a life without worries about food and clothing."

Mother Liu nodded. "Okay, make your own decision. I'm just asking casually! It's okay. Go eat quickly. Your father and I will go for a walk behind the farm to help digest the food. The lanterns you brought back look really nice when lit at night. The dam behind the farm will be bright."

Liu Caixia knew that her mother had completely picked up the good habit of taking a walk after dinner, and she was very happy: "Okay, you and Dad should go quickly, and take the children with you to play for a while."

"I know. The kids ran away a long time ago. They were having so much fun!"

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