After hanging up, Zhao Baolin heaved a breath of relief and returned home.
Northeast China had a belief concerning the custom of picking up the bride—the earlier the better. Now, Han Xiaoran's house was rather far away in Hongtang Village. It would take one to two hours just to travel back and forth. Furthermore, there were all sorts of wedding
Therefore, Zhao Baolin set off with his son at around two in the morning by car. Fangzheng did not follow and simply waited at his house.
Around seven in the morning, the bridal car entourage returned. Zhao Baolin was the first to get out, and he immediately beamingly shouted, "We've picked up the bride!"
Everyone congratulated him to which he profusely expressed his thanks.
