The Reborn Sidekick Rejected The Male Lead
Chapter 247 - 239: Dowry

Chapter 247: Chapter 239: Dowry

Early the next morning, just after five, Grandma Wang, Aunt Liu, and Aunt Gao all came over.

Lu Jingqiu was already dressed in her gown, had applied vanishing cream, and even put on some red lipstick.

She just needed her hair done.

Seeing Lu Jingqiu like this, her maternal aunt inexplicably teared up, "Qiuqiu, you unexpectedly remind me of your grandmother. You, you resemble your grandmother when she was young by about fifty or sixty percent, neither I nor your mother were as beautiful as she was."

"Auntie."

Aunt Gao said with a smile, "It’s a day for great happiness, so crying a little is fine, like crying for marrying off, but Xiao Qiu, you can’t really break down in tears, it would ruin your beautiful makeup."

Aunt Liu laughed, "Exactly, Xiao Qiu, come on, sit down, and let Grandma Wang do your hair."

Lu Jingqiu obediently sat down, her cheeks blushing faintly as she listened to Grandma Wang’s string of kind blessings.

When the ceremony was over and the elders were receiving the guests, Luo Xinyue and the others covered Lu Jingqiu’s head with the red veil.

When Xue Jianian arrived, he beheld a lady with a peach blossom face, sitting on the bed with her large gown, "Jingqiu, you... you are way too beautiful."

Luo Xinyue and the rest burst into laughter, "Too bad you didn’t come last night."

Xue Jianian asked, "How long did you girls chat last night?"

Lu Jingqiu first introduced He Yu and Chen Qingru to her, then said, "I was worried about getting dark circles, so I went to sleep early. I don’t know how long they talked; they were definitely more excited than I was."

He Yu said, "It’s our first time being bridesmaids, we ought to be excited." Looking down at her watch, she added, "When is the groom coming to fetch the bride? Should we start getting ready now?"

Luo Xinyue, who had experience, said, "It’s just after six, there’s no hurry. Let’s have our meal first, we need to be full and energetic to grab those red envelopes."

Auntie had prepared preserved egg and lean pork congee for their breakfast, along with some pickles.

Everyone went downstairs to eat, except for Lu Jingqiu who ate alone upstairs. Lu Xianrun came up to check on his daughter.

Seeing his beautiful daughter, he felt a burst of pride mixed with a touch of sorrow, "My daughter is all grown up, she’s getting married."

"Dad, regardless of how old I am or where I am, I will always be your daughter. I’ll be back in a few days, don’t treat me as an outsider."

Lu Xianrun laughed, wanting to ruffle her hair as usual, but realizing he couldn’t, he said, "You’re still the dearest person to me. Of course, our family has added another member now, and who knows, by next year, we might even welcome a little one."

Lu Jingqiu’s cheeks turned even redder at what her father said. Lu Xianrun didn’t stay long upstairs; he went down to greet the guests. Today, Uncle Du, Uncle Yang, and Uncle Gao had all arrived.

Many non-commissioned officers from the unit were there as well.

Around ten or so, the wedding procession arrived.

Leading were two jeeps, followed by two large military trucks with many small stools in their truck beds.

It was clear they were for transporting guests.

Luo Xinyue and the others had a clear view from the balcony, "They’re here, they’re here, block the door quickly."

Xue Jianian barricaded the door with a bolt and a small cabinet.

Then he ran to the balcony to watch.

Of the groomsmen, she only recognized Shen Mu, the others were all in military uniforms.

He Yu asked, "Who’s blocking the main door?"

Xue Jianian answered, "Jingqiu’s second cousin and the Gao Family’s fourth son."

Chen Qingru said, "Just the two of them, will they manage? Those kids better be careful."

Luo Xinyue, after watching for a while at the opening of the main door, promptly ran to share the situation with Lu Jingqiu, "Your second cousin and the others are quite effective. Each of them, including the kids, grabbed at least three red envelopes."

He Yu asked, "Who’s at the door to the main hall?"

Xue Jianian said, "Several aunts."

Chen Qingru exclaimed, "It’s almost our turn."

After she spoke, they heard lively noises from downstairs, and in a matter of minutes, the crowd had reached their second floor.

Chen Qingru had never experienced such a scene and was somewhat stage-shy, so Luo Xinyue and He Yu had to hold her to blockade the door.

Xue Jianian, holding Lu Jingqiu’s camera, smiled and said, "I’m all set. You guys should pretty much wrap it up."

Luo Xinyue said, "How could we?"

When Jiang Nanzhou arrived with his group, several people blocked the door, either making Jiang Nanzhou sing or profess his love for Lu Jingqiu.

When Jiang Nanzhou declared that in this life he only had room for Lu Jingqiu, her face instantly turned beet red.

In the end, the door opened amidst much fanfare, and a crowd entered. Upon seeing such a beautiful bride, they all clamored for Jiang Nanzhou to give her a kiss.

Unfortunately, the couple didn’t give onlookers a chance to see that. It took He Yu and someone else pulling together to give over five red envelopes before getting the lowdown on where the shoes were hidden.

After causing quite a commotion on the second floor for about half an hour, Jiang Nanzhou finally carried Lu Jingqiu downstairs.

The newlyweds kowtowed to Lu Xianrun.

Lu Xianrun patted Jiang Nanzhou’s shoulder and said, "I’m entrusting my daughter to you. Take good care of her."

"Dad, I’ll only treat Jingqiu well for my whole life. A son-in-law keeps his word."

"Mm," Lu Xianrun said, then pulled out a red envelope from his pocket and handed it to Jiang Nanzhou.

Uncle Xu and the others nearby joked, "Look at that, even the groom gets a speaking fee."

As soon as they said this, the people in the living room burst into laughter.

In the end, Lu Jingqiu was carried into the car by Jiang Nanzhou.

Li Huakun was sitting in the front passenger seat, throwing out candies, while the bride and groom sat together in the back.

The moment the car started, Lu Jingqiu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Jiang Nanzhou, seeing her delicate makeup, couldn’t decide whether to touch her forehead or hold her hand, nervously asked, "What’s wrong?"

Lu Jingqiu shook her head and said, "It’s nothing. It just feels a little embarrassing to be watched by so many people."

Li Huakun said, "You two are the stars today, it’s normal to be watched. How does it feel, newlyweds, to be married?"

Jiang Nanzhou smiled and glared at the smug Li Huakun, "Very happy. You should try it too."

"Jingqiu, train him well at home. I want to see him being all submissive there," joked Li Huakun.

Lu Jingqiu smiled. Jiang Nanzhou at home was not submissive, but rather the model husband.

In contrast to the wedding car in front, Luo Xinyue and Chen Qingru were sitting in the bridesmaids’ car behind, glaring at He Yu, ready to take her to task.

He Yu quickly handed over the five red envelopes she had received, "You can’t blame me. How was I to know the fellow was so good-looking? I..."

Luo Xinyue interjected, "Wow, He Yu, you always act so cold, but it turns out that’s all a front. You fall even harder for handsome guys than we do."

Chen Qingru said, "You’re really embarrassing us. Just a glimpse of a pretty face and you’re won over."

He Yu retorted, "That’s not fair to say. Isn’t there still red envelopes? Five of them. I won’t take any, they’re all yours."

Sitting up front, Xue Jianian interjected, "Don’t I get a share?"

"Yes, yes, of course," they replied.