Chapter 1190: Chapter 1190: Making All the Guests Envious

I’m worried that refusing might hurt the kids’ feelings: "Aunt really likes it, thank you both."

The two little ones exchanged a glance and broke into smiles at Xinyan’s words.

Second sister-in-law He Jiewen, who had just finished her chores and came over, said, "Wow, it’s so beautiful. Where did you find so many pretty stones?"

Following her, cousin-in-law Wu Shengfang nudged her arm and said, "You really don’t get it, do you..."

Just as she was about to explain, someone shouted from the courtyard, "The wedding car is here, the groom has arrived at the front yard."

Soon after, the sound of firecrackers and cheers could be heard from the front.

They couldn’t pay much attention to the jade and agate in the box now, as many helpers quickly moved inside the house.

Jiang Peiqin, who had gone out to greet them, was the first to come in: "Yanyan, your man looks so sharp today, he’s already in the front yard."

Xinyan closed the box, blushing shyly at Jiang Peiqin’s words.

Jiang Peiqin initially wanted to tease Xinyan for a bit, but the groom was already being ushered into the second courtyard.

Jiang Peiqin ran to the window to look outside: "Wow, he broke through the challenge so quickly, impressive."

She turned to the crowd in the room and said, "Next, it’s our turn. We can’t let them in easily; we must feel the groom’s sincerity before opening the door."

So He Jinxuan recited poems, sang songs, did push-ups, and finally pledged his loyalty, only then could he see his eagerly awaited bride.

As their eyes met, the affection was palpable.

He Jinxuan looked at the peach blossom-like face and shy eyes of Xinyan in her bridal outfit, heart pounding: "Yanyan, I’m here to take you home."

Instantly, the room was filled with playful shouts.

Cousin-in-law smiled and said, "Bringing our Yanyan home isn’t that easy—first, you need to find the happy shoes."

The room bustled again, and true to his reconnaissance skills, He Jinxuan eventually found the happy shoes himself and even personally put them on Xinyan.

And again, there was a wave of teasing.

These days, people are reserved and wouldn’t express their emotions publicly like in the future, but He Jinxuan’s eyes couldn’t hide the pampering, admiration, and tenderness, making everyone envious.

The coordinator saw the time was about right and urged the couple to the front yard to serve tea and bid farewell to the elders.

He Jinxuan took Xinyan’s hand and whispered so only the two of them could hear: "Yanyan, thank you for marrying me."

After speaking, he tightened his grip on Xinyan’s hand, silently vowing in his heart: From now on, I will walk with you through every spring, summer, fall, and winter, be the one who knows your warmth and cold, understands your joys and sorrows, offers you peace of mind, loyal to you for a lifetime, loving and cherishing you.

They arrived at the main hall of the front yard, where Gu Wanqing’s eyes instantly moistened seeing her son-in-law walk in with her daughter.

Beside her, Han Jingchen didn’t fare much better, but he reached out to support Gu Wanqing, softly comforting, "This will always be our daughter’s home, and we’ll always have her back."

Gu Wanqing took a deep breath, adjusted her mood and expression, replacing it with a gentle smile: "Jinxuan, we entrust Xinyan to you."

He Jinxuan solemnly promised, "Dad, Mom, please rest assured, from now on Xinyan is my everything, and I will do my utmost to protect her, cherish her, and love her."

No matter whether her in-laws believed him or not, he spoke from the heart, sincerity evident in his eyes.

Han Jingchen patted He Jinxuan’s shoulder: "We trust you."

Subsequently, Han Chaohui stepped forward with a serious expression: "Brother-in-law, you must remember what you said today. We brothers aren’t just for show."

He Jinxuan wasn’t even the slightest bit upset, instead smiling, "Feel free to check anytime."

For a moment, everyone around laughed, easing a lot of the relatives’ reluctance.

The coordinator then spoke up, "Time’s almost up. After serving the tea to the parents, it’s time to set off."

The tea had long been prepared. Nowadays, there’s no custom of kneeling farewell; the two stood and bowed to Han Jingchen and Gu Wanqing: "Dad, Mom, please have tea."

They took the tea and symbolically sipped it, then handed over the prepared red envelopes: "Mutual respect, mutual love, live well together."

The couple nodded in unison.

Xinyan felt a pang in her heart, her eyes instantly moistening.

With the announcement that the auspicious time had come, it was time to set off.

He Jinxuan bent down to pick up Xinyan: "Yanyan, I’ll always be by your side."

As the firecracker sounds echoed outside, the newlyweds were surrounded by the crowd and led out.

Following behind was the dowry given by the Han Family to Xinyan, leaving the onlookers in awe: "This dowry is one of a kind in this area."

"My goodness, that Han Laoer really dotes on his daughter."

"It’s quite something if other families give a bicycle, radio, or sewing machine—yet the Han Family gave all household appliances."

They watched as refrigerators and washing machines were carried out from the courtyard, followed by tape recorders, rice cookers, electric fans, then a pair of red leather suitcases, bedding, blankets, daily necessities, and several bundles.

Envy filled the hearts of all the onlookers.