Chapter 959: Chapter 959: The Person with the Support of an Older Brother and His Wife Chapter 959: Chapter 959: The Person with the Support of an Older Brother and His Wife At that moment, an auntie watched Luo Qiao walk away, lost in thought about her own husband’s sickness, and wondered whether to ask Lu Family’s second daughter-in-law for some advice. Despite consulting many doctors, his condition had not improved; it fluctuated, really making him suffer immensely.
After dinner, Wang Xiaoxin, the eldest sister-in-law, took on the significant task of entering her sister-in-law’s room to share some private words.
Luo Qiao and her husband, along with Big Brother Lu Yixuan, were outside reorganizing the dowry they needed to bring the next day.
Old Master Gu personally wrote the dowry list, but he didn’t write beyond the bottom of the trunk, those items were better known only to Yiting herself, no need to display them publicly.
When the eldest sister-in-law came downstairs from the younger sister-in-law’s room, Luo Qiao noticed her flushed face and couldn’t help but laugh mischievously.
Wang Xiaoxin rolled her eyes, “Thank goodness there’s only one sister-in-law. It really took a toll on me, I couldn’t take this on again no matter what, it was just too embarrassing.”
Luo Qiao poured a glass of water for her elder sister-in-law, “Have some water, you’ve worked hard, Big Sister.”
Wang Xiaoxin said coquettishly, “It’s easy for you with your sweet tongue, try it next time, and you’ll know how awkward it is.”
Hearing this, Luo Qiao couldn’t help but laugh again. Wang Xiaoxin, annoyed, rolled her eyes and moved away from her sister-in-law, or she might either die of embarrassment or anger.
After having her laugh, Luo Qiao went into Lu Yiting’s room, gave a few instructions, and handed her a red envelope, “Keep this safe, it’s from your second brother and second sister-in-law for your personal use.”
“No, no, no, sister-in-law, I can’t take any more of your money. You’ve already spent so much on buying many things, how can I still take your money?”
Lu Yiting refused to accept it.
Luo Qiao patted her hand, “Keep it, it’s from your sister-in-law. Don’t let others know about this money. If there’s an emergency one day, it could come in handy. This is from your second brother and me.”
Lu Yiting’s eyes welled up, “Sister-in-law, thank you both.”
Luo Qiao whispered in her ear, “When we were redecorating your room, we had them dig a cellar for you. Your second brother and I have created a mechanism there, you can store some important items there later, to keep them out of sight.”
Hearing this, Lu Yiting nodded repeatedly, “Thank you, thank you both.”
She had previously pondered where to keep those items after her marriage. Keeping them at her parents’ home was not suitable, but she was also uneasy about leaving them at her in-laws’.
Now, her second brother and sister-in-law had thought of this for her.
The mechanism was personally installed by Lu Yichen and Luo Qiao. In a newly dug part of the cellar, they created a space of five square meters, implemented three layers of moisture-proof treatment and lined the exterior with ceramic tiles using cement. The interior was exceptionally well-maintained.
They also prepared wooden shelving to prevent moisture, making things less trouble for Lu Yiting in the future. Moreover, the entrance to the cellar was disguised, usually unnoticed by most people.
The sisters-in-law chatted for a while longer, then Luo Qiao, noting the late hour, said, “Once you’re at your in-laws’, do your part, always remember you have your family and brother and sister-in-law supporting you, don’t settle for less, remember that.”
Lu Yiting, moved, responded, “I will remember, sister-in-law.”
Only then did Luo Qiao stand up to leave, “Rest early, be a beautiful bride tomorrow.”
The next day, people came over early to help. Yesterday, a large stove had been fixed in the courtyard. Before dawn, they steamed red date cakes, fried big pots of dishes, and made egg soup. The food was simple but everyone ate with great gusto.
The red date cakes symbolized a prosperous and thriving life ahead, while the big pots of dishes symbolized a future of inclusivity and harmony, promoting mutual support.
The final bowl of egg soup, with golden eggs, red tomatoes, green spinach, and chopped green onions symbolized a colorful and happy life, filled with blessings from everyone.
Luo Qiao had told the chefs who came early to help not to skimp, ensuring everyone ate well, so the amount of ingredients used today was more generous than usual, and the delicious aroma wafted far away.
This allowed the people in the courtyard coming to celebrate with a wedding feast and send their blessings to praise unceasingly.