May Day, and fortune favored the day with a boundless, cloudless blue sky.
Early in the morning, Su Changshun polished his gleaming Flying Pigeon bicycle until it reflected his own image, then loaded it with a neatly dressed Li Xiaomei and headed for his father-in-law Li Zhenghua's home to make the traditional post-wedding visit. Today, he pedaled with a special sense of pride and purpose—after all, he was carrying his rightful wife on a proper return to her parents' home.
The door was opened by his mother-in-law, her face wreathed in smiles. As she ushered them inside, she affectionately took her daughter's hand. "Oh, come in, come in quickly! Changshun, you're a proper new son-in-law now." Her tone was warm and full of acceptance.
Chapter 47