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Chapter 381: Chapter 384 The Groom is Here_1
At night, Qiao Duo’er just couldn’t fall asleep.
Because tomorrow she was to be married, and it all seemed a bit unbelievable.
She hadn’t expected to marry off herself just a few months after coming to this world; wasn’t that too fast?
But at this moment, her feelings were more of anticipation, and, of course, the long-awaited wedding night.
It was the middle of the night, and Qiao Duo’er was still staring at the ceiling with her eyes wide open, despising herself. Wasn’t it just getting married?
Was it so exciting that she couldn’t sleep?
A loud voice inside Qiao Duo’er’s heart told her the answer, and that was it definitely was worth the excitement!
Early the next morning, just as Qiao Duo’er felt she had fallen asleep, Aunt Huang woke her up.
Aunt Huang and the Hu’s Clan had already heated the water, and she stepped into the bath tub with her eyes half closed.
After bathing, she first put on her everyday clothes, while Aunt Huang helped her dry her hair; Qiao Duo’er took the opportunity to eat breakfast quickly.
Today’s breakfast was just a bowl of white porridge and two steamed buns.
Qiao Duo’er felt depressed, thinking such a bland breakfast must be to prevent bad breath, but she had no appetite early in the morning, and now she could eat even less.
After eating half a bowl of porridge, Qiao Duo’er didn’t eat any more.
As her hair was almost dry, the Joy Grandma brought over the fragrant wedding dress, and Qiao Duo’er changed into the bright red bridal gown.
As the auspicious hour arrived, the Joy Grandma came to comb Qiao Duo’er’s hair and make her up.
The person acting as the Joy Grandma was meticulously chosen; she had to have both parents alive, children of both genders, and a harmonious family—only someone with these qualities could bring good fortune.
The Joy Grandma combed and sang the combing song, "First combing combs the head, no need to worry about wealth. Second combing combs smooth, without sickness or sorrow ..."
By the time she finished singing, the hair was combed smooth and sleek.
The key was Qiao Duo’er’s smooth hair, which could be combed out effortlessly.
"The bride has a delicate appearance and well-defined features, looking full of good fortune; today is also a good day. How about I do a lily bun?" The Joy Grandma looked to Aunt Huang.
"Everything is up to you," Aunt Huang said hastily.
A lily bun was complex, and the Joy Grandma would not casually offer to do it for someone; this was also a mark of Qiao Duo’s status and good fortune.
It took half an hour to finally get the hair done.
After that was the makeup, Qiao Duo’er only felt layers upon layers being applied to her face. Once the Joy Grandma finished her work, Qiao Duo’er barely recognized herself.
Her face seemed plastered like a wall smeared with lime, and with lips as red as blazing fire, Qiao Duo’er thought her sense of aesthetics was failing her.
"This is the most radiant bride I have ever seen."
The Joy Grandma was very pleased with the result, but Qiao Duo’er found it strange since she was accustomed to a bare face, having never used cosmetics before.
The trio of Chao Lian, Ruo Ruo, and Ling’er, who had come at some point, showered Qiao Duo with compliments.
Nearing noon, Qiao Duo’er’s stomach grumbled with hunger, but her lunch consisted only of a plate of fried greens and two steamed buns.
Aunt Huang also made a point of warning, "You can’t drink too much water; you can’t go to the restroom before the unveiling."
Qiao Duo’er had just half a cup, internally criticizing whether this was a wedding or a torture. It was outrageous!
Why couldn’t she have a good meal or drink her fill? It was too much!
After lunch, Chen Yiling helped Qiao Duo’er put on her jewelry, then they waited for the bridegroom to come and fetch her.
Around two or three o’clock, the sound of suona music came from outside, and Qiao Duo’er felt her heart rise to her throat.
It was Tan Zhenghong!
"The bridegroom has come to fetch the bride!"
Someone outside shouted.
Daniu quickly led her Women Army to barricade the door from behind.
