12dz Chapter 133 3 Turns 1 Sound
Chapter 133 3 Turns 1 Sound
Every day, as soon as the sun rises, the construction site comes alive with activity.
Li Xiaoyun comes to check on it every afternoon.
Although Li Xiangyang didn't let her do heavy work, she always managed to find something to help with.
A month later, the red brick wall of the main house had been built to the top.
"Xiangyang, it's time to prepare for the raising of the roof beam," Zhang Jingui said.
The raising of the roof beam is an important milestone in building a house.
According to tradition, an auspicious day should be chosen for raising the roof beam, and some sacrificial items should be prepared.
Mother Li busied herself preparing the items for the roof-raising ceremony: red paper, firecrackers, glutinous rice, pork, and so on.
On the day the beam was raised, the construction site was bustling with activity just as dawn was breaking.
Zhang Jingui directed several strong young men to lift the main beam up.
Li Xiangyang and the others pulled the ropes from below, working together to lift it up.
"rise--"
With a shout, the main beam slowly rose.
"Be steady, move a little to the left..." Zhang Jingui's voice came.
Finally, the main beam was firmly placed on the top of the wall.
After carefully checking everything and confirming that everything was correct, Zhang Jingui had the prepared red paper, strings of coins, glutinous rice, and other items hung on the beam.
"Set off firecrackers!"
The crackling sound of firecrackers echoed in the courtyard.
After the roof beam was erected, Li's mother prepared a large feast and invited all the helpers to eat.
"Xiangyang, you'll be able to move into this house in less than half a month." Zhang Jingui looked at the new house in front of him and nodded in satisfaction.
Sure enough, after another ten days or so, the house was completely completed.
With its red bricks, green tiles, and carved doors and windows, it looks both grand and sturdy.
In the courtyard, Li Xiangyang built a flower bed in the center using bricks, following the original design.
When spring comes, we can plant crabapple and sunflower.
Looking at the brand-new house, Li Xiangyang felt an indescribable sense of pride.
This is the new home he built for himself and Li Xiaoyun with his own hands.
“Xiaoyun,” he said, taking Li Xiaoyun’s hand as they stood in the yard, “look, this is our new home.”
Looking at the house before her, tears welled in Li Xiaoyun's eyes: "It's so beautiful."
On the third day after the new house was completed, and with most of the furniture already purchased, Li Xiangyang went to the old Party Secretary to discuss the purchase of wedding supplies.
"Xiangyang, these are all in-demand items. Only a handful of factories in the whole country produce them, so you'd better choose carefully. If there are any quality defects, it's okay to wait."
The old Party Secretary earnestly gave his instructions.
Li Xiangyang nodded in deep understanding.
These days, it's not easy to even find out where these goods come from, let alone buy them. If you happen to come across a product of poor quality, you should definitely wait.
The old Party Secretary opened his notebook and began writing a letter of introduction: "The bicycle must be a Forever brand, the sewing machine a Butterfly brand, the watch a Zhongshan brand, and the radio a Red Lantern brand, shall we?"
After writing it down, the old Party Secretary solemnly stamped it with the brigade's official seal.
After receiving the letter of introduction, Li Xiangyang examined it carefully.
It clearly states: Comrade Li Xiangyang of our brigade needs to purchase the following items for his wedding: a Forever brand bicycle, a Butterfly brand sewing machine, a Zhongshan brand watch, and a Red Lantern brand radio.
"Thank you, Grandpa Party Secretary." Li Xiangyang accepted the letter of introduction with both hands.
“Go ahead,” the old Party Secretary said with a smile, “get everything ready as soon as possible. I think your marriage with Xiaoyun is a good match.”
The next morning, Li Xiangyang took a bus to the town's supply and marketing cooperative.
“Comrade,” he said, handing the letter of introduction to the sales clerk, “I want to buy these items.”
The sales clerk carefully examined the letter of introduction and the official seal, then immediately became enthusiastic: "Is this for your wedding? Let me pick something out for you."
The bicycle and sewing machine were both brand new, with a shiny black finish.
He specifically chose a women's watch, and the salesperson even opened the watch case to show him the movement.
The radio was also a brand new red lantern.
These things would cost a lot of money, but Li Xiangyang was prepared.
He counted out the money and settled the bill one by one.
When he pushed his bicycle back to the village, he immediately attracted a crowd of onlookers.
"Xiangyang has bought everything he needs: a turnkey house, a revolving door, a radio, and a smart speaker!"
"That's more like it! You need these things to get a wife."
When Li Xiaoyun saw what Li Xiangyang had bought, her eyes immediately welled up with tears.
In this day and age, not many families can afford to acquire all these respectable items at once.
"Xiaoyun," Li Xiangyang said with a smile, "take a look and see if you like it?"
Li Xiaoyun wiped her eyes: "You're too..."
“It’s nothing,” Li Xiangyang said, holding her hand. “It’s all what I should do.”
That evening, the sound of a radio came from the new house.
The radio was playing "Shajiabang," and the familiar aria drifted far away.
Li Xiangyang sat on the kang (a heated brick bed), looking at Li Xiaoyun's fair profile, and his heart began to race.
"Xiaoyun..." He leaned forward as if possessed.
Li Xiaoyun trembled slightly, but did not dodge.
The distance between the two people is getting closer and closer.
Li Xiangyang gently placed his hand on Li Xiaoyun's hand, which was resting on the radio.
"Xiaoyun," Li Xiangyang's voice was a little hoarse, "after the Mid-Autumn Festival, you'll be my wife..."
Li Xiaoyun's face turned even redder, and her eyelashes trembled slightly.
She tried to pull her hand away, but Li Xiangyang gripped it even tighter.
"Hmm..." she responded softly, as faint as a mosquito's buzz.
This soft sound was like a honey pot being overturned in Li Xiangyang's heart.
He couldn't help but move closer, his nose almost touching Li Xiaoyun's earlobe.
Li Xiaoyun turned her head slightly, and their breaths mingled together.
Her eyes seemed to be glistening with tears, which almost melted Li Xiangyang's heart.
"Xiaoyun, I..."
Li Xiangyang could no longer restrain himself and gently kissed Li Xiaoyun's lips.
……
"Ahem, is Xiaoyun still there? It's getting late, we should head back..."
A loud cough came from outside the door, followed by Li's mother's deliberately amplified footsteps.
The two separated as if electrocuted. Li Xiaoyun hurriedly stood up, almost tripping over her own foot.
Her face turned as red as if it were about to bleed, and she quickly lowered her head to straighten the hem of her clothes.
Li Xiangyang blushed and took a few steps back, awkwardly touching his nose.
"Auntie, I'm leaving now," Li Xiaoyun said awkwardly.
"Then I'll take you." Li Xiangyang stood up as well, his heart still pounding.
"No need!" Li's mother's voice rang out immediately, stern and unquestionable. "Just give her the lantern; I'll take it to Xiaoyun. It's normal for a young person to have such thoughts, but if word gets out, it won't be good for their reputation..."
Li Xiaoyun walked quickly outside with her head down, but tripped over the threshold.
Li Xiangyang subconsciously reached out to help, but was startled by his mother's deliberate cough and withdrew his hand, only able to watch helplessly as Li Xiaoyun staggered.
"Be careful," he said softly, his concern evident but not daring to show it too obviously.
Li Xiaoyun steadied herself by holding onto the door frame, her ears burning red.
She didn't even dare to raise her head, only whispering "I'm leaving," before quickly following Li's mother out of the yard.