OBS Chapter 278 Two Dogs Get Married
Chapter 278 Two Dogs Get Married
The next morning, not long after Li Xiangyang woke up, he heard Wang Ergou shouting outside the courtyard.
"Brother Xiangyang, are you home?"
Upon hearing the sound, Li Xiangyang quickly opened the door for him, and saw Wang Ergou standing at the door, his face beaming with undisguised excitement.
"What's wrong? Why are you so happy?" Li Xiangyang asked with a smile.
"Brother Xiangyang, I just came from the village committee! The land approval is in!" Wang Ergou said excitedly. "It's on that open space at the south end of the village, with a good view and close to the river."
Li Xiangyang patted him on the shoulder: "Not bad, that place is indeed nice. When do you plan to start construction?"
"The sooner the better!" Wang Ergou rubbed his hands together. "Ideally, it should be done today. I'm just asking for your advice because I lack experience. Who do you think is a good company to help with building a house?"
Li Xiangyang thought for a moment: "In our village, Master Zhang is quite skilled. You should go and ask him. If he's busy, you can ask Grandpa Li; although he's a bit old, he's very experienced."
“Okay, I’ll go ask right away.” Wang Ergou turned to leave, then stopped. “By the way, Brother Xiangyang, could you…could you come with me to the county to buy some materials? I’m afraid I’ll get ripped off.”
Li Xiangyang smiled and said, "Okay, once you've asked Master Zhang, we'll go to the county together."
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For the next few days, Li Xiangyang went to help Wang Ergou build a house almost every day.
He and the other villagers carried timber, mixed mud, and built walls, working from morning till night.
With everyone's help, Wang Ergou's new house quickly took shape.
On the day the roof was completed, according to local custom, Wang Ergou specially slaughtered a chicken and cooked a pot of meat to treat everyone to a meal.
"Come on, everyone, don't be shy. Thanks to everyone's help, the house was able to be built so quickly today," Wang Ergou said gratefully, holding up his wine glass.
Li Xiangyang raised his glass: "Ergou, now that the new house is built, I wish you a speedy marriage to your beautiful bride!"
"Yes, may you marry your beautiful bride soon!" Everyone echoed in unison, their laughter reverberating around the bridal chamber.
A few days later, the interior decoration of the house was basically completed.
Wang Ergou stood in front of his newly built house, his face filled with satisfaction and happiness.
"Brother Xiangyang, do you think Hongxia will like this home?" Wang Ergou asked somewhat nervously.
Looking at the new house before him, Li Xiangyang smiled and said, "She'll definitely love it. What woman wouldn't love her own home?"
Wang Ergou nodded, his eyes gleaming with anticipation: "I plan to hold the wedding next week. Brother Xiangyang, please help me out a lot these days!"
“That’s a must,” Li Xiangyang patted him on the shoulder, “I’ll do whatever you ask, kid, and I’ll make sure you’re satisfied.”
A week later, good news came to Wang Ergou's family. Red lanterns were hung up early and red "double happiness" characters were pasted on the door.
The young people in the village all came to help; some tidied up the yard, some helped build the stove, and some arranged the tables and chairs.
Li Xiangyang arrived at Wang Ergou's house early in the morning to help with various arrangements.
Looking at Wang Ergou bustling around, he couldn't help but recall his own wedding.
"Ergou, are you nervous?" Li Xiangyang asked with a smile.
Wang Ergou scratched his head sheepishly, "A little... Brother Xiangyang, what do you think I should say later? I'm afraid I'll say the wrong thing."
Li Xiangyang patted him on the shoulder: "Don't think too much about it, just let things take their course. Remember, today is your big day, being happy is the most important thing."
Soon, the wedding procession set off in a grand procession.
Li Xiangyang and several young men followed behind Wang Ergou, amidst the sounds of gongs, drums, and firecrackers.
Ma Hongxia lived in the educated youth settlement. When the wedding procession arrived, the other female educated youths at the settlement had already dressed her up beautifully.
Upon seeing Ma Hongxia in her red wedding dress, Wang Ergou was instantly stunned, his eyes filled with amazement and joy.
"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and help the bride!" Li Xiangyang gently nudged Wang Ergou from the side.
Wang Ergou then came to his senses and quickly stepped forward, carefully taking Ma Hongxia's hand.
"You...you look really good today," Wang Ergou said softly, blushing.
Ma Hongxia lowered her head, her cheeks flushed, and nodded gently without saying a word.
The wedding procession returned to Wang Ergou's house in a grand procession, where villagers had already gathered to watch the excitement.
According to local custom, the bride must step over a brazier before entering the house, symbolizing the burning away of all bad luck.
Li Xiangyang and several other young people stood on both sides, applauding and cheering for the newlyweds.
Before the banquet began, Wang Ergou deliberately pulled Li Xiangyang to a quiet corner.
"Brother Xiangyang, thank you," Wang Ergou said sincerely. "If it weren't for you, I'd probably still be a lazy good-for-nothing, let alone be able to get married."
Li Xiangyang smiled and shook his head: "Don't give me that. Today is your big day, cherish it."
At the banquet, Wang Ergou and Ma Hongxia went from table to table toasting each other.
When they arrived at the table where Li Xiangyang and Li Xiaoyun were, Wang Ergou raised his glass and solemnly said, "Brother Xiangyang, Sister-in-law Xiaoyun, Hongxia and I would like to toast you today to thank you for your help and care."
Li Xiangyang and Li Xiaoyun stood up and took the wine glasses.
"Ergou, Hongxia, congratulations on your marriage! May you live a long and happy life together!" Li Xiangyang said with a smile.
"May you have a son soon!" Li Xiaoyun said with a smile.
The four clinked glasses and drank it all in one gulp.
The wedding banquet lasted until late at night before the guests gradually left.
Li Xiangyang and Li Xiaoyun were the last to leave. Before they left, they helped clean up the mess.
On their way home, Li Xiangyang held Li Xiaoyun's hand, and the two walked silently, enjoying the peaceful night.
"Ergou's wedding went very well," Li Xiaoyun said softly.
Li Xiangyang nodded: "Yes, look how happy he was today."
After returning home, Li Xiangyang sat on the stone bench in the yard, looking at the starry sky, and couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions.
Since his rebirth, he has changed so much: he saved his mother and sister's lives, found a wife he truly loved, and made a brother, Wang Ergou, with whom he could entrust his life.
As partners, the two rescued each other many times in the treacherous mountains and forests, and had long since developed a tacit understanding, unknowingly becoming each other's strongest support.
Now that his good friend is also getting married, Li Xiangyang is filled with joy.
His lips unconsciously turned up, and his face was filled with a bright smile.
"What are you thinking about?" Li Xiaoyun walked over to Li Xiangyang with a cup of hot tea and handed it to him.
Li Xiangyang took the teacup and took a small sip. "It's nothing, just a feeling that time flies by too fast. In the blink of an eye, Er Gou is married too. Looking back, it feels like a dream. Fortunately, after all these years, you're here with me. It's so good to have you."