A chaotic house, a perfect couple

Cheng Jiajia had no idea what was happening in the department store, nor did she know that she was being hated again.

But even if she knew, she wouldn't care. Even if she did nothing, she wouldn't end up well. After all, the original owner in the book never offended the heroine, but she still stole her man and even died to make way for her.

And Yu Junsheng's death was so appropriate and timely, so coincidental that it made people suspicious. Cheng Jiajia expressed some doubts about this, but there was no way to verify it now.

Fortunately, fate has changed now, and she and Yu Junsheng have made different choices.

When they made this choice, it was destined that she and Yu Junsheng would stand on opposite sides of Jiang Qiubai and Zheng Haiyang, and they would never be able to live in harmony.

If that's the case, what is she afraid of?

It would be better if these two people didn't have any ideas about them, otherwise she wouldn't mind letting them feel the power of the "stepping stone" overturning.

……

Time flies, and soon, by the time Cheng Jiajia's two sets of clothes were ready, it was time for her and Yu Junsheng to hold their wedding banquet.

Early in the morning, Aunt Hao got up early and brought two other aunts from the yard to Yu Junsheng's house to start working.

At daybreak, Yu Junsheng rode a borrowed bicycle with a group of young men to the food factory's family compound to pick up his bride. Yes, they were borrowed bicycles. Not only did a bicycle cost over a hundred yuan these days, but bicycle tickets were also extremely rare, so most people couldn't afford to buy one.

Their compound prided itself on being respectable. The Ren family, a prominent household, had a bicycle that had caused quite a stir when it was first purchased. But they wouldn't lend it to Yu Junsheng, and Yu Junsheng certainly wouldn't bother himself; he borrowed it from a friend.

There wasn't much difficulty in picking up the bride. After all, the Dong family was eager to send Cheng Jiajia away, so how could they possibly cause any trouble? What if this damn girl decided that marrying wasn't a good idea and insisted on staying at their house to cultivate a mother-daughter relationship with her mother?!

They don't want to be visited by her damn father again! Woo woo woo!

Yu Junsheng took Cheng Jiajia away despite the Dong family's look of anticipation. Cheng Jiajia had a smile on her face and was not affected at all. These little Karami could not affect her good mood.

She plopped down on the back seat, and Yu Junsheng's steering wheel started twisting and twisting, twisting and twisting, until he finally managed to keep it in a straight line.

Cheng Jiajia swayed and spun along, almost screaming, "..."

She forced herself to smile. "I never knew you could ride a bike."

Yu Junsheng raised his head proudly. "You're underestimating me, aren't you? It's just a bicycle. I can learn it after just two laps. It's such a simple thing!" As for the few times he fell while learning to ride a bicycle these past two days, Yu Junsheng wouldn't tell Cheng Jiajia. In his young wife's eyes, he had to be amazing. Yu Junsheng was also a man who paid close attention to his image in his wife's eyes.

Cheng Jiajia, "..." How about I take a look at your serpentine movements before I speak?

God have mercy on her. Ever since she got in, the steering wheel of the car has been twisting back and forth. God knows how scared she was. She was afraid that she would be the first bride to be thrown out of the car by the groom during the wedding reception, and become the laughing stock of this area for years to come!

Fortunately, there were no cars on the road. Otherwise, with his poor skills, the two of them would have had a close contact with the car a long time ago.

After all, Yu Junsheng practiced hard for several days, and although he went through some twists and turns, he finally managed to stabilize himself.

Cheng Jiajia breathed a sigh of relief, she no longer had to be a laughing stock!

Yu Junsheng, who was pedaling hard, had no idea that he had already been seen through. While pedaling hard, he thought to himself that he should buy a bicycle in the future to see how happy his wife would be sitting on it!

Passing by a bumpy area, Cheng Jiajia was afraid that the same tragedy would happen again, so she quickly hugged the waist of the person in front of her, and only then did she feel relieved.

Feeling the soft touch behind him, Yu Junsheng's face flushed red, and he had a strange feeling in his heart, but before he could experience it carefully, he reached a flat area. The touch behind him disappeared, and he felt a little lost.

She didn't know if it was Cheng Jiajia's illusion, but she felt that the next part of the road became much more difficult to walk. Along the way, she never let go of her hands on Yu Junsheng's waist.

……

These days, people pursue simplicity and hardship, and revolutionary weddings are in fashion, without so many formalities. The two learned two sections of the "highest instructions" in front of everyone, and then bowed three times to the leader's portrait, and the ceremony was completed.

At noon, I had lunch with everyone.

It’s called a wedding banquet, but in reality it’s just friends and family coming together to have a meal, get to know the newlyweds, and have some fun.

Aunt Hao prepared the feast with great care, wasting nothing. She used pig heads and offal, stewed cabbage, and added some fat and pork skin when simmering cabbage, radishes, and potatoes, to create three and a half tables of meat banquets. With the addition of grain wine from the supply and marketing cooperative, the feast looked presentable and not shabby, and it didn't cost much, so it was very practical.

However, there were three tables prepared. Yu Junsheng's colleagues and friends sat at one table, and the neighbors in the yard also sat at one table. The remaining table was actually empty. This was not only a waste of food, but also very embarrassing.

Originally, Aunt Hao thought that the three tables could be full, but who knew, who knew... Thinking of this, Aunt Hao glared fiercely at the noisy opposite side.

That’s right, no one would say that Zheng Haiyang is a bad person. He actually arranged his wedding banquet with Jiang Qiubai on this day. It was obvious that he was trying to compete with Yu Junsheng.

If they all have their banquets at the same time, then whoever goes to one of the houses won't be able to go to the other. This forces the neighbors to take sides.

It was obvious that he wanted to get the neighbors in the yard to ostracize Yu Junsheng and embarrass him.

It was obvious that Zheng Haiyang, a worker in the security department of the machinery factory, was much more popular in the factory than Yu Junsheng, the eccentric scrap collector. It was awkward that the banquet was lively on one side and quiet on the other.

Aunt Hao was so angry that she secretly made up her mind to help Yu Junsheng get back at his expense.

Suddenly, Aunt Hao saw someone walking towards her and quickly smiled. "Oh, Lao Bai, you came at the right time. We've been waiting for you to start the meal!"

Aunt Bai was stunned for a moment, then waved her hands awkwardly, "Haha, I'll go to the west wing. You guys take your time eating, haha." Aunt Bai smiled awkwardly and quickly turned around to go to the west wing. She went to Zheng's house to eat meat. Yu Junsheng was a cunning guy, what delicious food could he make? She was not stupid!

Aunt Hao's face fell.

After a while, she saw Zhu Ziqiang coming over from the front yard. She asked enthusiastically, "Xiao Zhu, would you like to come over for dinner?"

"Ah, Aunt Hao, haha, I'll go see Brother Haiyang." Zhu Ziqiang touched the back of his head awkwardly. You know what happened? How come it happened on the same day? It's so offensive!

But if he had to choose between the two, he would naturally choose Zheng Haiyang, who also worked at the machinery factory. After all, he obviously had a bright future, while Yu Junsheng... Zhu Ziqiang shook his head. He couldn't blame him! Haiyang was a generous man. He had mentioned a sumptuous feast. Zhu Ziqiang took another breath of the meaty aroma in the air, swallowed his saliva, and quickly walked towards the Zheng family.

Aunt Hao cursed angrily, "You black-hearted bastard! I never realized Zheng Haiyang was such a person before. He really is a fucking bastard!"

If it’s not his fucking seed, whose seed is it?

Yu Junsheng smiled and consoled her, "Aunt Hao, don't be angry. It's a good thing they're not coming. We can save on food. As long as the people we invited arrive, that's all that's fine."

Cheng Jiajia didn't care. "Yeah, Aunt Hao, if there's any extra food later, you can take it home with you for dinner. You don't have to cook any extra dishes."

Isn’t this the effect Zheng Haiyang wanted by choosing this day to hold his wedding banquet?

But what he didn't know was that Yu Junsheng and Cheng Jiajia were actually happy that those people didn't come, after all, it saved them a meal. Don't eat their food and then go back and nitpick him and Cheng Jiajia behind their backs, that's disgusting.

However, an unexpected guest arrived, the second-married young wife of Zhu Ziqiang from the front yard, Fu Jiaojiao.

"Why, you're not waiting for all the guests to arrive before you start the feast?"

"How could that be? Everyone is waiting for you." Cheng Jiajia said with a smile. She thought this couple was interesting, each visiting one family.

Fu Jiaojiao brought a 5-cent gift as soon as she arrived, and even gave Cheng Jiajia a pair of pillowcases. She said proudly, "This is something no one else has!"

This "others" naturally refers to the Zheng family in the West Chamber.

Cheng Jiajia blinked, a little confused about what this couple was up to. One clearly didn't want to make close friends with them, and the other offered her a lavish gift right away. She was a little hesitant to accept it. After all, she and Fu Jiaojiao didn't know each other before, and suddenly they were giving her such a valuable gift. She was starting to suspect there was some kind of trap. Cheng Jiajia glanced at Yu Junsheng. "Could it be that you two are friends?"

Yu Junsheng shook his head. He and Fu Jiaojiao were not familiar with each other and they had never talked much. Who knew what she was doing?

Fu Jiaojiao noticed her hesitation and said unhappily, "What? You don't want to accept it?"

Cheng Jiajia smiled awkwardly and said, "We are all neighbors. It's enough for you to come for dinner. Why bring such expensive things?" I heard that Fu Jiaojiao's mother-in-law is not a good person, and the two of them have been quarreling a lot recently. If she knew that Fu Jiaojiao gave her family such an expensive gift, I'm afraid the old lady would come to the door tonight.

"Hmph, I give it to you if I want to. What's it to you? Just accept it if I give it to you!" Fu Jiaojiao raised her head and forcefully stuffed the pillowcase into Cheng Jiajia's arms.

Sister, the more you say this, the more I dare not accept it!

Cheng Jiajia quickly returned the thing and said, "Comrade Fu, this thing is not suitable, it's really not suitable. You gave me such a precious thing. Does your mother-in-law know?" Did you hear that? I'm afraid your mother-in-law will come and make a fuss!

Naturally, Fu Jiaojiao understood, and her face immediately fell, "If you don't want it, then forget it, you have no taste!" She angrily took back the pillowcase, glared at Cheng Jiajia fiercely, and turned away without even eating the meal.

"Hey, Xiao Fu, why did you leave without eating?"

Cheng Jiajia said innocently, "Who knows, this person suddenly got angry."

Aunt Hao didn't think much of it. "Maybe she's in a bad mood lately. There's been a lot of commotion at home lately."

Cheng Jiajia raised her eyebrows, which meant that Fu Jiaojiao lost the fight with her mother-in-law.

Cheng Jiajia didn't take it to heart. After all, they didn't have much of a relationship, and she didn't want to become part of someone else's family feud. As for the 5-cent gift, she would just give it back to the Zhu family next time.

Cheng Jiajia and Yu Junsheng continued to eat and wash noodles and toasted the guests. Although there were not many people, they all sincerely hoped that the couple would live a good life. The atmosphere on the scene was harmonious and lively for a while.

……

The atmosphere on the other side was not as lively as Aunt Hao had imagined.

In the West Wing, some people came to the Zheng family just to save Yu Junsheng's face. For example, the Ren Wenhua family and the Qin Weimin family from the Third Courtyard had conflicts with Yu Junsheng over the house issue. Naturally, they couldn't bear to see him living a good life, and they sincerely wanted to make things difficult for him on his wedding day.

Some people, such as Zhu Ziqiang in the front yard, the Bai family mother and daughter, and most of the neighbors, chose to come to the Zheng family to eat meat. After all, at this time of year, oil and water were scarce, and everyone was greedy, so they would not miss the opportunity to eat meat.

But when the dishes were served, everyone was stunned by what they saw. What the hell was this?

Just a bowl of noodles in front of everyone?!

And what's that black thing inside this noodle? Is it edible?!

Didn't your family say we had a big feast? Where's the meat? Huh? They each gave a 2-cent gift, and all they got was a bowl of noodles?!

Someone tasted the black stuff and exclaimed, "...yue!"

"Damn it, this stinks!"

“… Ugh! It really is!”

"I've never seen anything so wicked!"

In an instant, everyone's faces turned ugly.

Look, if you don't want to hold a banquet, then don't hold it, they won't say anything, but you held it, accepted everyone's gifts and then used these things to fool people, are you taking people for fools?

"Zheng family, I've never seen such deception. What kind of feast is this? Are you treating us like fools?"

Zheng Haiyang and Jiang Qiubai also looked unhappy. They did not expect Chang Dafen to do this.

If this gets out, they will be humiliated to death.

Absolutely, definitely he will become the laughing stock of the compound in the next few years!

Jiang Qiubai quickly apologized with a smile, "Everyone, please be patient. This is my mother's fault. Her cooking skills are not good and she wasted good food, making everyone unhappy. We apologize to everyone."

Zheng Haiyang looked at Aunt Chang questioningly, and Aunt Chang's eyes flickered with guilt. This egg was indeed left over from entertaining Jiang Qiubai a few days ago. Although it had a slight odor, Chang Dafen was reluctant to throw it away. Thinking that Jiang Qiubai hadn't had any problems eating it last time, she fried it with salt and soy sauce and buried it in the noodles.

Isn't she doing this to save money? There are several tables full of people in the yard, dozens of people, dozens of people. If all the ingredients are fresh, including meat, how much money will it cost!

They have no connection with these people, why should they spend so much money on them?!

Do they deserve it?!

My son is really clueless about the cost of food, oil, and fuel, and he doesn't know how to be frugal at all. Thinking of this, Chang Dafen even felt less guilty.

She is doing this for her son's good, what's wrong with that!

She didn't let her family eat it, so what's wrong with that!

Yes, she was absolutely right!

After figuring it out, Chang Dafen regained her momentum. She was not like Jiang Qiubai, a coward who only knew how to put on a smile. She was an old shrew who was invincible in the whole compound!

Chang Dafen immediately put her hands on her hips and cursed back fiercely, "Eat it if you want, get out if you don't! What's wrong with this meal? This is pure white flour, so precious. You should be thankful that I gave it to you, why are you still complaining! You're not happy with the free food and drinks?! If my family wasn't generous, how could you eat it?"

Someone was unhappy with this and shouted angrily, "Zheng family, what do you mean by that? Are we taking advantage of you by coming to your house for a feast? I paid 2 cents, so I can get a bowl of plain noodles anywhere? Why should I come to your house for free food and drinks?" Although they came to eat meat, they didn't get any, right? If they didn't get any, then why did Chang Dafen speak so harshly?

Seeing that his mother was about to roll up her sleeves to fight with others, Zheng Haiyang quickly pulled her back to avoid making further embarrassment.

He tried to appease the crowd, picked up his wine glass and said with an apologetic smile, "My family's hospitality was poor today. I'll treat you all to a good meal another day! Come, everyone, have a few drinks first. I'm getting married today, so please give me some face!"

At least there was a bottle of wine on each table, which was rare. Zheng Haiyang felt relieved that his mother didn't completely embarrass him.

Despite their dissatisfaction, everyone had to give Zheng Haiyang some face. After all, he was still working in the security department of the machinery factory. At that time, the security departments of various factories were not like the security guards of later generations. They were armed with guns and had law enforcement powers, and their status was also very high. Regardless of whether they had committed any crime, it was better to be friendly with such people than to offend them, so everyone just let it go.

Zhu Ziqiang was the first to raise his glass to smooth things over. "Hahaha, Haiyang is right. How can a grown man sit down at the table and not drink? Come on, I'll have three glasses as a toast!"

But unexpectedly, he spit it out after taking a sip, "Pfft... What kind of wine is this? Why is it as light as water?!"

"puff!"

The man who had been hot-tempered earlier couldn't stand it any longer and slammed the table and shouted angrily, "Damn it, this is too much, give me my money back!"

"Yes, return the money!"