Chapter 12: Don’t Worry, It Won’t Delay Our Important Business

“My wife has the final say!” Huo Beichuan’s ears turned slightly red.

“How am I supposed to know who your wife is? You need to say her name out loud!” Xie Cuiping was being playful.

“My wife’s name is Shen Jintao~”

Huo Beichuan loudly shouted Shen Jintao’s name, and everyone burst into laughter.

“Then who manages the finances in your family?”

Xie Cuiping asked again.

“My wife, Shen Jintao!”

Aside from feeling a bit embarrassed at first, Huo Beichuan had completely let go.

“Hahahaha…”

The girls in the room were laughing so hard they could hardly catch their breath, and the people outside watching the fun were also laughing.

“Alright, if you don’t let our Brother Chuan in soon, he’ll get anxious. He might just tear the door down!”

Zhao Erzhu was also a playful one, and with both of them teasing each other like this, the atmosphere was completely lifted.

Weddings these days were really simple. Many people didn’t even have the door-blocking segment anymore.

It was rare to see such an interesting wedding, and everyone was egging them on.

After much persuasion, when the group of young men behind Huo Beichuan really seemed like they were going to tear the door down, the door finally opened.

Not everyone could go in, so only Huo Beichuan entered, while the others waited outside.

Once inside, Huo Beichuan froze. The young girl sitting on the bed was smiling at him, her lightly made-up face even more stunning than usual.

At this moment, he couldn’t look away.

She was simply too beautiful. His girl… really was gorgeous!

“Aiya, our bride is so beautiful that the groom is stunned!” Xie Cuiping teased from the side.

Huo Beichuan finally came to his senses, his ears turning red as he walked step by step towards his bride.

“Jintao, I’ve come to take you home!”

“Mm!”

Shen Jintao nodded and smiled as she extended her arm.

In these times, men and women were very particular about their behavior. When they walked out of the room, they had already let go of each other’s hands, but Huo Beichuan couldn’t help but run his fingers over his hand, savoring the soft sensation from just moments ago.

Although the two families were close in distance, according to tradition, Huo Beichuan and Shen Jintao still had to offer tea to their parents and say their goodbyes.

Shen Jianmin’s eyes were slightly red. He had only one son and one daughter, and he had always pampered this daughter. Now that she was getting married, it was hard for him to put his feelings into words.

“Mom and Dad, don’t worry, I’ll take good care of Jintao and will never let her suffer,” Huo Beichuan said.

“Mom and Dad, I’ll be good to Huo Beichuan and will come back to visit often,” Shen Jintao comforted her parents.

“Alright! Mom has no other wish, just that you both live well,” Xu Xuemei said, wiping away tears.

Although Wang Lanxiu didn’t like this granddaughter much, she still stepped forward and placed a not-thin red envelope in Shen Jintao’s hand. “Once you’re married, you need to mature a little. Don’t act like a child. This is my last gift to you, and your sister will also get one when she marries. Take it.”

Shen Jintao was a bit surprised in her heart, she didn’t expect the old lady to do this. “Thank you, Grandma.”

The wedding procession left Shen’s house, and the banquet at Shen’s family also began.

Sitting on the back seat of Huo Beichuan’s bicycle, Shen Jintao felt nervous and shy.

What she didn’t know was that Huo Beichuan, ahead of her, was feeling like his heart was beating wildly.

There was laughter all the way, and under the teasing voices of the wedding procession, they quickly arrived at the Huo family’s home.

Huo Beichuan and Shen Jintao swore their vows under the portrait of the great leader and then offered tea to father Huo and mother Huo. The ceremony was complete.

Shen Jintao was brought to Huo Beichuan’s room, and this was her first time in his room.

The decorations were simple, but it was clear that the furniture inside was all newly replaced, likely prepared by Huo’s father. In order to make it look festive, both the wardrobe and the standing cabinets were coated with a layer of red paint.

Because Huo’s family had a son who was an officer, they lived quite comfortably. A couple of years ago, they built a house with green bricks and large tiles. The house looked bright and clean, giving a very comfortable feeling.

Huo Beichuan still had to entertain guests outside. Normally, Shen Jintao would have to go out too, but since it wasn’t yet mealtime, she could rest for a while.

Having gotten up before dawn and been busy all morning, Shen Jintao was already extremely tired. She originally planned to take a short nap but ended up falling asleep.

It was Huo Nanxi who woke her up. “Shen Jintao, wake up, the guests have arrived!”

Huo Nanxi was a little impatient, but she couldn’t avoid calling her.

Shen Jintao groggily opened her eyes, saw it was her sister-in-law, and gave a small smile. “Sorry, Xiao Xi, I got up too early today and accidentally fell asleep.”

Huo Nanxi was momentarily taken aback by her smile, and she unconsciously reflected on whether her tone had been too harsh earlier. After all, wasn’t it understandable that Shen Jintao had fallen asleep due to exhaustion?

“Well… never mind, you’ve worked hard today too. Hurry up and get up, you still need to go with my brother to offer a toast.”

After fixing her appearance in the mirror and confirming everything was fine, Shen Jintao headed out.

For their son’s wedding, the Huo family had set up more than ten tables. In addition to the local villagers, they had invited various relatives as well.

Going from table to table to offer toasts was exhausting, and although Shen Jintao only drank water, by the time she finished, she was already full.

“You should drink less,” Shen Jintao nudged the man beside her.

Huo Beichuan gave a mischievous smile, leaned close to her ear, and whispered, “Don’t worry, it won’t delay our business.”

Shen Jintao: …

Everyone could see that the bride’s face instantly turned bright red, making her even more beautiful.

All the guests teased the newlyweds, guessing what the groom had said to the bride to make her react like that.

As the guests dispersed, Huo Beichuan, the groom, had drunk enough and staggered back to his room.

Seeing this, Shen Jintao quickly supported him. Smelling the alcohol on him, she said irritably, “Didn’t I tell you to drink less?”

Unexpectedly, the moment the door closed, Huo Beichuan stood up straight, and his eyes regained their clarity.

“You’re pretending?” Shen Jintao stared at him in shock.

“Of course!” Huo Beichuan said with a smug look, immediately pulling the woman into his arms. He was a bit tipsy but not drunk.

“I told you, it won’t delay our business.”

Years of careful thoughts poured out in this moment. He no longer cared about anything else. He quickly picked up the girl in front of him, and within a few steps, they were by the bed.

Shen Jintao felt like a shrimp that had been overcooked, glaring at the man. “What are you doing? It’s still broad daylight.”

Her tone should have been fierce, but because she was being princess-carried, she couldn’t muster the strength to sound threatening.

Huo Beichuan chuckled lightly. He wasn’t in such a rush. “Nothing, just want to be close to my wife.”