My Days of Farming and Practicing Martial Arts in Northeast China during the Republic of China Era

Chapter 37 The Wedding Night

There was no red veil, and no wedding ceremony; those were the exclusive rights of the principal wife.

Lin Fengyi, along with Lu Xingzhou, toasted the more than 20 tables of farmhands and waiters in the courtyard, and then returned to the main house with Yu Fengzhi and Na Wen to wait for the wedding night.

One of the main reasons why people from Northeast China have a bad reputation is that they can't keep their mouths shut and dare to say anything.

Lu Xingzhou, who is himself from Northeast China, understands this deeply.

But when it comes to opposing feudalism, the people of Northeast China were definitely at the forefront.

To leave the pass, one must first break free from the traditional mindset of being attached to one's homeland.

Unlike at that time, women in the Guanzhong region could only tear off their foot-binding cloths and silently wash their twisted and hideous little feet in the dead of night when it was dark.

Women in Northeast China did not bind their feet, could smoke and drink, and could work in the fields. They were also allowed to wear beautiful clothes and go out shopping openly.

Today is Lin Fengyi's big day, so as long as she doesn't dress too revealingly, the more beautiful she looks, the better.

Men appreciate it, and no woman would find it offensive.

The jokes were all on the surface, but their hearts were full of blessings for the two of them, revealing the openness unique to people from Northeast China.

China, which had just broken free from the rule of the Qing Dynasty, was still a society with strict class distinctions, and wedding banquets were one of the few occasions where class distinctions could be blurred.

Lu Xingzhou, who had been very popular for over a month, was about to take a concubine, and many of his long-term workers were preparing to use the occasion to get closer to him.

Zhu Kaishan understood everyone's thoughts, so he took the lead and brought Wen's mother along, holding two large bowls of wine to offer a toast.

"Master, I wish you a speedy delivery of your son!"

Lu Xingzhou, fully aware of everyone's thoughts, readily agreed: "Let's do it!"

"good!!!"

Seeing Lu Xingzhou pick up the bowl and drink it all in one gulp, the crowd cheered loudly.

Only Sanjiangshui quietly handed over a wine jar, its small eyes blinking. Lu Xingzhou understood what it meant, and so did everyone else.

Everyone remained silent.

Normally, in situations like this, even if Lu Xingzhou accepts the offer, no one will complain.

What groom would willingly leave such a beautiful bride waiting in the bridal chamber while he gets completely drunk and wastes the precious night?

Lu Xingzhou pushed the three rivers away:

"Take it! We men from Northeast China do things honestly and straightforwardly. Pretending is just laughable! Today, I'll show you what it means to be able to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk!!"

He reached out and snatched the wine jar from Zhu Kaishan's arms, shouting with gusto:

"Anyone who wants to force-feed me, come on up!!"

Ok!

If you don't pretend, we all have to respect you as a real man.

But if one person provokes everyone, can we, as men, tolerate him?

The boss has to be a human being, right? He can't possibly be equally good at drinking and fighting, can he?!

Zhu Chuanwen was the first to jump out:

"Dear employer, I wish you and your spouse a long and happy life together!"

Before he could finish speaking, Lu Xingzhou had already downed a bowl of wine: "Next!"

"Young Master is so generous!!"

Seeing that the truth could no longer be concealed, the restless Sanjiang River, not caring about anything else, immediately joined in the commotion.

"I also wish the young master and his wife happiness and fulfillment, year after year!"

Zhu Chuanwu, Yu Fengzhu, Chen Damangzi, and Liu Laoguai worked around the clock, offering bowl after bowl of wine, which made Yu Fengzhi, who was listening in the room, so anxious that she stomped her feet.

"Brother Lu, what's wrong with you? Drinking like that, are you planning to leave your wife alone in the house tonight?!"

Having completed the wedding banquet ceremony, Lin Fengyi was now completely satisfied and no longer as eager to share a room with Lu Xingzhou as she had been a few days ago.

"Let him be. Sister Wen, could you please make him some hangover soup so he won't have a headache tomorrow?"

"Oh my, you're already feeling sorry for her?"

Na Wen pursed his lips in a sarcastic tone, while Yu Fengzhi covered her mouth and chuckled.

Lin Fengyi, whose Ren and Du meridians had been opened, was like a different person, asking questions without any shame.

"So what if I feel sorry for my man?! Is that a problem?!"

Wen Gan admitted defeat and didn't argue with her: "Fine, fine, you're family, we're outsiders! You wait here, I'm going outside for a drink!"

He took Yu Fengzhi, who wanted to stay and chat, and left the room to go to the women's table in the front yard for drinks and dinner.

With her open-minded nature, she went from being a princess to a lowly farmhand's wife, eating coarse food without complaint. But she had been drinking too little, so she was taking this opportunity to satisfy her craving!

Lu Xingzhou's spinning was truly circular; he didn't even spare the children.

They didn't even spare a young girl like Er Ya. They pulled her up from beside her mother, held her in their arms with one hand, and poured a mouthful of liquor down her throat with the other.

The child cried from the spiciness, but Lu Xingzhou and her father, along with the other adults, laughed even harder.

Kids from Northeast China need to develop their alcohol tolerance from a young age!

By nearly midnight, Lu Xingzhou could no longer walk in a straight line. He had finally drunk all 200-plus people's drinks, and no one dared to cause any more trouble.

This alcohol tolerance is inhuman!

Ni Yang, who was pouring wine behind him, looked at him with the same reverence one would show to a deity.

Zhu Kaishan, with a slurred speech, advised:

"Master, stop drinking! We're all drunk! A moment of bliss is worth a thousand pieces of gold, go and rest! If we keep dragging you along, your wife will scold us for being inconsiderate!"

Lu Xingzhou, who had just downed two jin of liquor, was still not quite sober, even though he refused to drink.

But in his previous job, he was required to never neglect important guests even if he drank until he blacked out, otherwise the alcohol would have been wasted.

He greeted Yu Fengzhu, "Second Brother, thank you for today! I won't see you off, take care on the road!"

Yu Fengzhu thought to himself, "You should worry about yourself, or you might pee all over the bride later!"

That's over 200 bowls of liquor!!

I don't know how this flat stomach can hold so much wine.

"I'm a grown man, you don't need to worry about me. My sister is staying with you for a few days, just take good care of her!"

"Don't worry, Second Brother, I'll make sure Fengzhi has a great time."

"Let's go!"

Yu Fengzhu led his crew back to Zhengjiatun, and Zhu Kaishan looked after the drunkards who were still drinking.

Lu Xingzhou, after downing two jin of liquor, was already burning up.

Refusing the help of Sanjiangshui and Niyang, she walked in circles and swayed back to the new house.

When he opened the door, he saw Lin Fengyi dressed in a red cheongsam, sitting obediently on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed) covered with a bright red wedding quilt, looking at him with affection.

Her oval face looked exquisitely beautiful under the lights and her red wedding dress.

Perhaps because it was too hot inside, Lin Fengyi was only wearing a cheongsam, having already removed her warm trousers.

The slit in her dress reached her hips, revealing a glimpse of her ample, jade-like breasts, and she wore a pair of red embroidered shoes.

The stark contrast between red and white creates an intense visual impact, filling the entire room with a hormonal atmosphere.

Lu Xingzhou, who had originally intended to exchange some vows of eternal love, couldn't resist the sight of such beauty. He immediately imitated the scoundrels in adult films and charged towards the shy, demure Lin Fengyi.

"My lady, please rest!"

The warm glow of red candlelight enveloped the newlyweds, who were living in close proximity.

Two doors down, Yu Fengzhi, who had just fallen asleep, was disturbed by a series of rhythmic noises, some urgent and some subdued, which made her frown.

Early the next morning.

Before the morning mist had dissipated, the farmhands in the enclosure had already eaten breakfast, chatting and laughing in twos and threes, and carrying their hoes to go to work in the fields.

With Zhu Kaishan looking after them, no matter how late the banquet last night went, it was impossible for them to get really drunk and delay their work.

The first room in the east wing, right next to the main house, was where Zhu Kaishan's family lived.

Na Wen chuckled to himself under the eaves, his hands tucked into his pockets.

After cleaning up the stove, Xian'er, who had come from the kitchen, asked curiously:

"Sister-in-law, what are you laughing at?"

"The sun's already high in the sky, and Mrs. Lin still isn't up. She must have been ecstatic last night, hahaha!"

Wen's words were half teasing and half envious, but they made Xian'er's expression instantly freeze.

He walked into the house with a somewhat self-pitying air, which made Wen, who was gloating, gnaw at him.

"Sigh... When will Father finally accept the marriage between Xian'er and Chuanwu? This dragging on is causing suffering for the whole family!"

Na Wen and Chuan Wen had been married for less than half a year, and before they could even enjoy their time together, the plague struck and they had to flee.

Last night, Lin Fengyi stirred up my thoughts, and I was just about to get intimate with my husband when Xian'er's cough interrupted me. This is the biggest downside of the Zhu family all sleeping on one kang (heated brick bed).

The man leaning against the corner muttered to himself:

"My father-in-law and brother-in-law are both incredibly stubborn, so I'm hoping the landlord will build a new house soon!"

"Hey boss~ I also want to have some fun with my man!"