Chapter 816: Chapter 815 Traditions Chapter 816: Chapter 815 Traditions Speaking of the Jiang Family, Huo Beijiang’s stern face slightly softened, “No problem.”
The mayor patted his head, finally realizing, “Look at my memory, you and Jiang Nanfei are childhood-fianced! How could I forget that.”
“Right! When are you and Jiang Nanfei getting married? I heard she’s also back. You could take this opportunity to tie the knot.”
Huo Beijiang frowned, puzzled by his suggestion, “This isn’t a good opportunity, after all, my mother just passed away.”
“No, this is actually a good opportunity. In our countryside, there’s a custom that allows for marrying within a hundred days of a parent or elder’s death. Every parent’s wish is to see their son get married, start a family, and carry on the family legacy. It gives them peace of mind in passing.”
This rural custom has a long history. Generally, before the death of an elder family member, if their own children are of appropriate age, they would instruct them accordingly.
By doing so, they can rest in peace after passing away. For parents, seeing their children happily married and having grandchildren is of utmost importance.
“If you don’t get married now, and one hundred days pass, you’ll have to observe three years of mourning. During mourning, you cannot set off firecrackers or put up couplets during the New Year, nor can you get married. Of course, you don’t have to observe the full period of mourning; two and a half years out of three is sufficient, as per custom.”
Seeing that Huo Beijiang was unfamiliar with these customs, the mayor explained them patiently.
He thought that Huo Beijiang was also in his mid-twenties. Although not old, in the countryside many kids of this age were already able to “help in the kitchen”.
If he doesn’t get married now, waiting three more years to hold a wedding ceremony would be a bit late.
“I suggest not donating your house, but use it for the wedding ceremony. It would also boost some happy spirits.”
Huo Beijiang owed Nanfei a wedding ceremony, and of course wanted to officially call Jiang Dechun his father-in-law.
Every time he thought about the prospect of holding his wife at night, he would get fired up. But reason eventually made him dismiss the idea.
“No need!” Huo Beijiang declined calmly,
His wife was still too young, having just started a promising future at university. Now was not the best time for a wedding ceremony.
Moreover, his wife had long been rightfully his, belonging to him in every sense. Whenever he thought of this, he felt very content.
“But…” the mayor anxiously widened his eyes.
“It’s okay! Nanfei is still too young, she’s attending university.”
Speaking of which, he hadn’t seen his little wife for five days now, hectically busy every moment, but even when resting with closed eyes, he would see her charming face before him.
It nearly drove him mad with longing.
Huo Beijiang gave a slight tug at the corner of his mouth, finding the mayor more agreeable and secretly deciding to have Ke Wei allocate more funding when he got back.
The mayor slapped his head, “Look at my memory, indeed I’m getting old, no longer of use. How could I forget such an important matter? Jiang Nanfei is our town’s top scholar! Education is important, indeed it’s too early for her to marry.”
Huo Beijiang’s expression darkened, now finding the mayor somewhat displeasing again.
Today was Friday, and due to school being closed tomorrow, Wei Qin left the hospital and directly had Little Wang drive to pick up Jiang Yang.
Today he had his routine health check at the hospital, and even the chief physician was astonished by the transformation in his health.
Just a while ago, he was so weak that he had to use a wheelchair, but his recovery had been unexpectedly swift.
Over the past few years, Wei Qin’s health had been deteriorating, and if it weren’t for the finest doctors and most meticulous care, he would have long since passed away.
In recent times, however, his physical condition had improbably improved, surpassing even the previous year’s state, causing the doctors who had been responsible for him all these years to tear up with excitement.