Chapter 1117: Chapter 990: Teasing the Bride 2
Ever since May 1st started talking, Ping’an began looking for drinks, and now he was already putting them on the still uncleared Eight Immortals table, good-naturedly agreeing: "No need for a full cup, half a cup will do."
Shi Tou and Zicong were ecstatic, urging Mai Miao, who had been the little bridesmaid all day, to quickly pour the drinks.
Today, the new house had no boundaries nor hierarchy, and even Zhang Mingzuo joined in, pulling his elder brother forward, smilingly asking: "Brother or wife?"
"Both!"
Zhang Mingzuo laughed and covered his brother’s mouth, "Then behave and don’t speak."
In front, Gong Xiaoya looked at the poured cup with difficulty, "Do I really have to drink this?"
Sitting on the chair, May 1st, still smiling, replied: "It’s fine if you don’t want to drink. It’s just that we as little uncles don’t have such big faces."
Seeing her hesitation, Shi Tou shouted from the side: "Deep affection requires a deep drink."
"Alright, I’ll drink it all at once. If I get drunk, you can’t laugh at me. May 1st, little uncle, look closely." Gong Xiaoya heard this and had no choice but to raise her specially prepared wedding cup.
As she downed it in one go, May 1st immediately applauded, "Good, you’re forthright! You truly belong to our Old Zhang’s family. Brothers and sisters, cheer for the new sister-in-law!"
As those words fell, enthusiastic applause rang out, prompting everyone to continue.
Outside, Zhang the Second, who was talking with his cousin, heard the loud clapping and laughter from the new house, feeling tickled inside.
Had he not been promoted a generation, he would’ve gone in to see what fun these kids were having. He finally saw his daughter, Mai Sui, come out and quickly waved to her.
Before she reached him, he asked: "What’s going on inside?"
"They’re teasing the bride." Mai Sui quickly skedaddled after speaking; she wasn’t about to spill the truth, it’s more fun this way.
Zhang Qingfeng was curious too, hurriedly nudging Zhang the Second, "It’s windy here. Let’s move aside." Mmh, and listen by the wall.
Once the lively atmosphere had settled, Gong Xiaoya wasn’t afraid anymore, pouring herself half a cup and raising it with a smile toward Ping’an: "Little uncle, come, sister-in-law toasts you."
May 1st quickly interrupted: "Wait, sister-in-law, that’s wrong, really wrong."
"What’s up?" Gong Xiaoya asked, puzzled.
"I’m the little uncle, but is my brother also a little uncle? It sounds so awkward. How about you call him, child’s little uncle, how is that?"
Xi Zi gestured a hand sign to her, Gong Xiaoya learned that Ping’an was ranked fifth, and raised her cup again: "Fifth little uncle, fifth brother, sister-in-law toasts you."
Ping’an smiled politely: "Sister-in-law, just be casual. Wishing you and Brother Xi Zi a long-lasting marriage and early arrival of children."
May 1st, as soon as Mai Sui came in, waved: "Second sister, is it fruit wine?"
Mai Sui cleverly winked at him, "Yes, I specially found a jar of fruit wine that won’t get you drunk."
"It’s only right; she’s our dear sister-in-law. We can’t just let her drink white spirits all the time." May 1st pushed the wine jar across, "Sister-in-law, see how considerate these little uncles and aunties are?"
Gong Xiaoya nodded with a smile. Compared to white spirits, fruit wine was indeed thoughtful. She would later have to ask Zhang Mingyuan: is this what you meant by being well-behaved?
"Who’s next?"
May 1st looked around at several people who had already received red envelopes, "Brother Shi Tou, take your time, don’t rush. Little Tao Tao, you come here; you’ve received a sister-in-law’s red envelope, shouldn’t you clink cups with her?"
May 1st continued to lure him: "This won’t get you drunk, but since you’re young, use a small bowl to toast your sister-in-law, wish brother and sister-in-law early arrival of children."
Zhang Mingtao hopped over to the table, "Sister-in-law, I’m your eighth little uncle."
Everyone burst into laughter hearing his shout.
Gong Xiaoya was even more amused, and after managing to stop laughing, raised her cup to clink with his, saying: "Eighth little uncle, I toast you, please take care of me in the future."
"No problem, I’ll cover you."
With little Ming Tao’s beginnings, Gong Xiaoya followed the order, and things went smoothly.
Xi Zi, seeing it finally ended, couldn’t help but first ask: "Can we take photos now?"
May 1st winked at Ping’an. This one was really drunk, not noticing how late it was now—still thinking about photos?
"Brother, tomorrow noon maybe, it’s chaotic outside right now." Mai Miao reminded Xi Zi, looking somewhat worriedly at the new sister-in-law whose face was flushed from drinking.
"Things must be finished today, alright?"
May 1st turned to Xi Zi and smiled, "Sure. But, taking photos has its own style. Do you want sweet memories with sister-in-law, or..."
Xi Zi was somewhat terrified of this little imp; he quickly replied, "Go with your suggestion, all yours."
May 1st clapped his hands, "Good! As expected from an elder brother. To not let your trust in your younger brother down, I’m truly heartful for you today."
Saying this, he intentionally paused, sizing up those still eagerly crowding around, "To leave a beautiful memory for the bride and groom, brothers and sisters, please give it your all."
"No problem, just say what needs doing."
"Whatever you command."
May 1st raised an arm, "Second sister, props!"
"Coming!"
Nobody knew where Mai Sui had taken out a large round tray filled with flour.
"May 1st, what’s this game? Quickly tell us."
May 1st had his back towards Gong Xiaoya, winking earnestly at everyone: "Next, we’ll play a game to together celebrate brother and sister-in-law’s harmony."
Liu Yi hurriedly guarded the door, while Zhang Ziwen and others quickly caught Xi Zi’s arms.
"Inside here, there’s a sweet and delightful big candy. Brother and sister-in-law just need to find it together. Come on~"
Seeing the commotion, everyone soon had an idea, quickly gathering to push the bride and groom towards the bed.
Seeing the couple already pinned down, May 1st turned to Ping’an, grinning: "Brother, lift the camera quickly, focus on this eternal moment."
Ping’an stood tall on a chair, calling out: "Alright, begin!"
Xi Zi hurriedly shouted: "Just find the candy together, right?"
"Yes, easy, no need to pick it up. I’ll count one, two, three, then you blow together, blow hard, find the candy."
The room full of siblings held back laughter, watching drunkenly blinking Xi Zi and flushed Gong Xiaoya nod continually.
"Here we go, inhale, yes, one, two, three, start..."
As Xi Zi and Gong Xiaoya instinctively blew at the large tray, the expected outcome was flour all over them.
Seeing this, everyone burst into laughter, clapping and cheering loudly: "Harmony forever."
And Ping’an, prepared in advance, seized the chance to press the camera button swiftly. The newlyweds, along with all the siblings laughing wildly...
This was truly that eternal moment his brother had spoken of.
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