Hard work after winning the lottery

After the children have gone to sleep, the dim yellow lamp in the west room will be lit.

Every time Zhou Yanjin returned, the black briefcase no longer contained business documents.

It's about every little detail of the wedding.

"These are wedding ring designs sent from City A. Which one do you like?"

Zhou Yanjin took out a stack of blueprints from her bag and spread them out on the table.

He embraced Hua Yun from behind, his chin resting on her shoulder, his voice deep and magnetic.

Hua Yun's gaze fell on the exquisite drawings.

Finally, he pointed to one of the designs that was simple in style.

The ring wasn't one of those extravagant diamond rings; instead, it was designed in the shape of two intertwined vines, with a fine emerald set in the center.

"This one."

Hua Yun said softly.

"The vines are resilient and have a good meaning. Moreover, this green color is like the grasslands of our Western Hills."

Zhou Yanjin kissed her earlobe and chuckled softly.

"Okay, I'll do as you say. Let's call it 'Evergreen'."

In addition to the ring, there were also wedding candies as return gifts.

Huayun didn't want to use those generic metal boxes.

She found a bamboo craftsman in the village and commissioned a batch of small and exquisite bamboo baskets.

These past few nights, the two of them have been sitting under the lamp, filling the basket with things one by one.

Xishan Muyun's vacuum-packed mutton jerky has a rich and mellow flavor.

Locally produced honey candy made by beekeepers is sweet but not cloying.

Add a few plump red dates and longans.

May you have a son soon...

Zhou Yanjin picked up a red date and gave Hua Yun a meaningful look.

"Isn't this message a bit too late?"

"Those three little guys of ours could fill two pounds of soy sauce."

Hua Yun blushed, glared at him reproachfully, and snatched the red dates, stuffing them into the basket.

"It's a custom! It's for good luck, don't you understand?"

"Besides, who doesn't want more children and more blessings?"

Zhou Yanjin's smile deepened as he leaned close to her ear, his warm breath brushing against her neck.

"Madam is right."

"If you still want to have children, I'm available whenever you call and will definitely cooperate."

"Zhou Yanjin! Be serious!"

Hua Yun blushed deeply and reached out to pinch his arm.

But the man grabbed her hand and gently kissed it.

The lamplight elongated their shadows, causing them to overlap and become inseparable.

That's what a peaceful and serene life looks like.

As the wedding date approaches, the three little ones in the family are the most excited.

The first thing they do every morning when they wake up is run to the calendar.

I tiptoed and tore off a page.

Then he shouted all over the yard, "30 days left! 30 days until Mom and Dad get married!"

They are simply the most dedicated countdown announcers.

Thinking back to when I tried on the dress, the courtyard was incredibly lively.

The triplets even wanted to secretly wear their little suits out and show them off to their friends.

As a result, Hua An grabbed him and brought him back.

"Oh my little darling, you can't get this dress dirty! It's what Mom wore to her wedding!"

While brushing the grass clippings off Sitao, Hua'an pretended to be angry and scared him.

"If you make it dirty, you won't be allowed to eat the wedding candy."

"Uncle's naughty! Dad said there would be plenty of candy at the wedding!"

Si Tao made a face at Hua An and then quickly hid behind Zhou Yanjin.

Zhou Yanjin smiled as she shielded her son and looked at Hua An.

"Alright, let him play with it. He can just change into another set if it gets dirty."

"Brother-in-law, just spoil him."

Hua An shook his head helplessly, but a smile remained on his lips.

A gentle evening breeze dispelled the daytime hustle and bustle.

Hua Yun stood at the entrance of the main room, looking at the joyful laughter filling the courtyard.

Looking at that once high and mighty man, now squatting on the ground without any regard for his image, tying his son's shoelaces.

Watching her younger brother bustling around, her face radiated confidence.

Watching my parents sitting under the eaves, they couldn't stop smiling.

Her eyes felt slightly hot.

This is the happiness she wanted.

It doesn't need to be earth-shattering or extravagant.

As long as the family is together, even simple meals taste like the best of life.

Zhou Yanjin seemed to sense her gaze.

He tied his shoelaces, stood up, and looked at her across the crowd.

Eyes facing each other.

No words were needed; their hearts were already in sync.

This wedding was more than just a ceremony.

The countdown calendar was torn to the last week, and that sense of urgency instantly became tangible.

The once peaceful Baixi Village was completely shattered by the roar of engines.

Several black heavy trucks bearing the "Grand Wedding" logo carefully drove across the stone arch bridge at the village entrance.

That was a top-tier wedding execution team from City A that Zhou Yanjin had specially arranged.

This commotion caused the big yellow dog at the village entrance to bark incessantly, but it was chased away by the children who were watching the commotion, laughing and playing.

The car door opened, and a group of young people wearing matching work clothes and headsets jumped out.

The executive director, who was in charge, looked at the blueprints in his hand, then at the shimmering lake in front of him, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes.

"Hurry up! This isn't a hotel banquet hall; the foundation needs to be solid!"

With a command given, the sound of metal frames clanging echoed through the empty valley.

The villagers had never seen anything like it before, and they all gathered outside the cordon, eating sunflower seeds and marveling at the spectacle.

"Wow, this is even more exciting than the opera in our village."

"Of course, this is President Zhou's wedding. I heard that the huge frame will be covered with lights."

Amidst this bustling yet orderly scene, Hua'an stands out the most.

He stood on the pebble beach by the lake, his leather shoes covered in mud, but he didn't care at all.

Hua An's cell phone vibrated in his pocket.

It was Hua Yi, the customer service representative from Xishan Muyun online store, calling.

"Xiao An, the logistics information for that batch of vacuum-packed mutton is a bit delayed; the customer is urging us to hurry up."

"Contact the logistics company and activate the backup plan. If all else fails, use SF Express. The difference in shipping costs must be made up; we can't ruin our reputation."

After finishing everything, he finally had a moment to unscrew a bottle of mineral water and gulp it down.

That face, which was originally somewhat childish, has been tempered with a man's fortitude under the wind, sun, and intense pressure of the past few days.

Just then, a low-key yet luxurious black minivan slowly pulled up in front of the Hua family's courtyard.

The car door slid open, and Grandpa Zhou Yinchuan, leaning on his cane, stepped out with great vigor.

Following closely behind were Zhou Yanjin's father, Zhou Ye, and mother, Lin Yi.

This is the in-laws' group.

Although Zhou Ye is the chairman of the Zhou Group, he is known at home as a henpecked husband.

He carried large and small bags of gifts, following behind the elegant Lin Yi, looking just like a little follower carrying her bags.

Lin Yi took off her sunglasses, a polite and friendly smile on her face.

Hua Shu and Li Guifen had already changed into their new clothes and nervously came out to greet them.

"Our in-laws are here! Come in, come in and have a seat!"

Li Guifen wiped her hands on her apron, looking somewhat flustered.

The two families sat down in the main room, and the somewhat reserved atmosphere dissipated with the hearty laughter of Grandpa Zhou Yinchuan.

"Old Hua, your tea is excellent! It has a better flavor than my Da Hong Pao!"

Zhou Yinchuan held the rough porcelain teacup and drank with relish.

After exchanging pleasantries, everyone got straight to the point.

"Mother-in-law, shall we double-check the guest list?"

Lin Yi took Li Guifen's hand and sat down at the dining table, putting on her exquisite gold-rimmed glasses.

Seeing this, Li Guifen's nervousness disappeared, and she took out a crumpled red notebook.

"Alright! Mother-in-law, please give me your advice."

Meanwhile, Zhou Ye was pulled by Hua Shu to the makeshift kitchen in the backyard.

"What about drinks? I'm not worried about the red wine that Yan Jin prepared, but for the white wine, it has to be our aged kind to be truly potent."

Two men, both over fifty, were discussing something among the pile of ingredients.