Hard work after winning the lottery

Just then, three little dumplings rushed over like cannonballs.

"Dad! Mom!"

Si'an, Si'le, and Si'tao had already taken off their coats and were only wearing white shirts.

With their sleeves rolled up high and their little faces covered in oil and cream, they looked just like three little kittens.

Their little pockets were stuffed so full that they made a sound when they walked.

"Ouch, slow down, don't fall!"

Lin Yi called out from behind with heartache, but she couldn't catch up with the three energetic little ones at all.

Si Tao bumped into Zhou Yanjin's leg and held up a handful of wedding candies.

"Daddy, have some candy! That chubby uncle gave it to me, it's so sweet!"

Zhou Yanjin bent down, not minding the oil on her son's hands, and bit into the candy.

"Mmm, sweet."

Si'an, like a little adult, patted her bulging pockets and said to Hua Yun with a serious expression:

"Mom, my brother and I received a lot of red envelopes, we're saving them all for you."

"From now on, you can buy whatever you want without spending Dad's money."

Upon hearing this, the people around him laughed even harder.

Zhou Ye was overjoyed: "Oh my, my grandson! He's so young, yet he already knows how to care for his mother and even knows how to save money on the side!"

Zhou Yanjin raised an eyebrow and looked at her son: "It's only natural for your mother to use your father's money to support her. You should save your money for when you get married."

Sile chimed in, "I'm not getting married; I want to stay with my mom forever!"

Children's innocent remarks made everyone laugh heartily.

The banquet was halfway through, and the atmosphere was at its peak.

Dong dong qiang! Dong dong qiang!

Suddenly, the sound of gongs and drums rang out.

It turned out to be the village's cultural troupe performing.

Two majestic lions leaped into the arena, nimbly and lifelike maneuvering on the plum blossom poles.

Immediately afterwards, a group of young women and wives dressed in tea-picking costumes began to dance a lively tea-picking dance.

Her figure and expression, though not comparable to those of professional dancers, exuded a vibrant vitality.

Everyone enjoyed eating roasted mutton, drinking sorghum liquor, and watching the performance.

Hua Yun watched all this, slightly tipsy.

I don't know if it's the wine that's intoxicating, or the scenery that's captivating.

She was a little unsteady on her feet, and her body swayed slightly.

The next second, a strong arm wrapped around her waist.

Zhou Yanjin supported her in time.

"Tired?"

His brows furrowed slightly, his eyes filled with heartache.

He glanced at the guests who were still in high spirits, and whispered to Hua Yun:

"Let me take you to sit over there for a while."

As he spoke, he half-embraced Hua Yun and led her to a slightly quieter lakeside bench.

As soon as she sat down, Zhou Yanjin took a bottle of warm mineral water, unscrewed the cap, and held it to her lips.

"Have some water, those drinks were too strong."

Hua Yun obediently took two sips and felt much better in her stomach.

She looked at the man who was squatting on the ground, massaging her calves.

He is the high and mighty CEO of the Zhou Group.

But now, for her sake, he is willing to do this kind of servant work.

"Zhou Yanjin, how can you be so kind?"

Hua Yun's voice was soft and sweet, with a hint of coquetry.

Zhou Yanjin didn't stop what he was doing. He looked up at her, his gaze as deep as a lake.

"Being kind to you is instinctive."

Just then, a young figure walked over.

It's Hua'an.

The boy who once wore a school uniform and had a childish face has now put on a smart suit.

His hair was combed meticulously, giving him a surprisingly mature and composed look.

He was holding two wine glasses in his hands.

"Brother-in-law."

The way he called him "brother-in-law" came out particularly smoothly and with particular solemnity.

Zhou Yanjin stood up, straightened her clothes, and did not look down on the other party because of her young age. On the contrary, she looked serious.

"Hua An".

Hua An took a deep breath, as if trying to suppress the bitterness in his heart.

He handed one of the glasses of wine to Zhou Yanjin.

"In the past, everyone said that I was the pillar of the family, and that I had to protect my sister and my nephew."

"Back then I was immature and always thought my sister was nagging."

Hua An's eyes reddened as he spoke.

He looked at Zhou Yanjin with a scrutinizing gaze, but more so with a sense of entrustment.

"Now, you've arrived."

"Although I'm very reluctant to let her go, I know that you can give her a better life and you can protect her."

"This glass of wine is for you."

"If you dare bully my sister, even if you're the CEO of Zhou's Group, I... I'll fight you to the death!"

The boy's threat, though immature, carried a desperate courage.

Zhou Yanjin looked at the big boy in front of her.

He seemed to see himself in the past, also forcing himself to grow up in order to protect his family.

He took the wine glass and solemnly clinked it against Hua An's.

The crisp sound of glass clashing together sounded like a pact between two men.

"Hua An, don't worry."

"As long as I live, I will not let your sister suffer the slightest grievance."

The two men smiled at each other and tilted their heads back to drink the wine in one gulp.

The banquet was gradually coming to an end.

Guests gathered in small groups to chat, while children chased and played on the grass.

Zhou Yanjin sat back down next to Hua Yun and pulled her into his arms.

The two gazed at the magnificent sunset, listening to the cheerful laughter around them.

"Zhou Yanjin".

"Um?"

"very nice."

"Yes, that's great."

Night completely enveloped Baixi Village. Although the leftovers from the bustling banquet had been cleared away, the festive atmosphere remained undiminished. Instead, it flowed into the newly renovated building as the crowd surged forward.

According to the old customs of Baixi Village, the "teasing the newlyweds" is the highlight of the wedding, and it can last for at least an hour.

However, everyone has their own opinions about tonight's situation.

Firstly, because of the groom Zhou Yanjin's imposing aura of nobility, even though he was all smiles at the moment, no one dared to be too presumptuous.

Secondly, everyone in the village knows that Hua Yun has had a tough time raising three children these past few years, and now that things are finally looking up, no one has the heart to really mess with the newlyweds.

So this "noisy" activity is more about adding to the festivities and bringing good luck.

A group of young people escorted the two up to the second floor.

Leading the charge were several of Hua'an's childhood friends, along with a few daring young men from the village.

Although Hua An was protective of his own, on such a joyous occasion, he could only stand by and smile, acting as a "supervisor" to prevent these young men from acting recklessly.

The new house was Huayun's boudoir before her marriage, and it has now been completely transformed.

Several exquisite and delicate red paper-cut "double happiness" characters were pasted on the window. They were made by Grandma Wang, the most skillful woman in the village, who spent three whole days cutting them out, wearing her reading glasses.

The original single wooden bed has been replaced with a large double wedding bed.

The bed was covered with a brand-new, bright red satin quilt with dragon and phoenix motifs, fluffy and soft, which looked warm and cozy.

On the bedside table, a pair of large wedding candles carved with dragon and phoenix patterns were burning quietly.

The red candles flickered, and the candle wax slowly dripped down the lines, making a couple of soft "crackling" sounds, adding a touch of antique charm to the bustling room full of people.

As soon as Zhou Yanjin entered the house, holding Hua Yun's hand, they were surrounded by everyone.