Since this was just a simple banquet, it didn't require much preparation. The necessary meat and vegetables had already been ordered from the supply and marketing cooperative, and the evening before, my uncle's family, along with the families of my eldest and second uncles, were invited to enjoy a delicious meal. The next day, my cousins, along with my uncles and aunts, along with other relatives and friends, would attend the wedding. Despite the limited dissemination of information at the time, the news that Gu Shijing had enlisted and been promoted to an officer had spread throughout the village.
The wedding banquet was not overly lavish, as being in a rural area often leads to gossip. The banquet consisted of six meat dishes, six vegetarian dishes, and two hot soups, with the main course being fragrant multi-grain rice.
The six meat dishes include: Braised Spare Ribs, bright red and tender; Sweet and Sour Carp, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a sweet and sour flavor; Braised Pork, fatty but not greasy, melts in your mouth; Twice-Cooked Pork, fragrant and rich; Spicy Diced Chicken, spicy and flavorful, with tender chicken; and Stir-fried Lamb with Scallions, rich in scallion flavor and tender. Each dish is mouth-watering, with its delicious color, aroma, and flavor.
The six vegetarian dishes include: Greens and Mushrooms, refreshing and delicious, the aroma of the mushrooms blending beautifully with the delicate fragrance of the greens; Cold Cucumber Salad, crisp and delicious, with just the right amount of seasoning; Broccoli with Garlic, rich in garlic flavor and highly nutritious; Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes, sour and sweet, vibrantly colored; Shredded Potatoes with Vinegar, crisp and sour with a touch of sweet; and Stir-fried Green Beans, spicy and fragrant, with a delicious and unforgettable flavor. These vegetarian dishes are refreshing and nutritious.
Two hot soups sat on the table. One was a hot and sour soup, with a hint of spiciness and saltiness, a truly appetizing combination. The other was a winter melon and meatball soup, with firm meatballs, tender winter melon, and a delicious broth. These two bowls of hot soup, steaming hot and emitting an alluring aroma, were mouth-watering. One sip was delicious, warming both body and soul.
Finally, there was a bowl of multi-grain rice. This was no ordinary white rice, but a blend of various whole grains, such as brown rice, oats, and sorghum. These whole grains were meticulously prepared, resulting in a rich taste and high nutritional value. The combination of these grains with the rice created a unique flavor that rounded out the feast. Such a feast was considered quite sumptuous at the time.
The wine provided is brewed by someone in the village. Although it is not a famous brand, it has a unique flavor. The villagers are well aware of this and everyone tacitly accepts this situation.
After three rounds of drinks, Lin Manting stood up and, along with Liu Yanran and Gu Shijing, toasted everyone. Smiling, she introduced Liu Yanran and Gu Shijing to their friends and family. Everyone presented red envelopes, expressing their blessings to the newlyweds, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere.
But there are always some people who can't stand others doing better than them and like to come out and seek a sense of existence.
Shen Menghe came over with the Shen family from the village, a proud smile on his face. They were from the village, but lived at the head of the village, while Gu Shijing's family lived at the back. In the past few days, Gu Shijing and his family did not hang out at the head of the village, so they had no direct contact with the Shen family. However, there is no wall that is impenetrable in the countryside, and the news of Gu Shijing and his family's return quickly spread throughout the village.
After hearing the news, the Shen family deliberately chose to arrive during Gu Shijing's wedding. Their purpose was clear: not only to cause trouble for Gu Shijing and make him feel uncomfortable, but also to give the Gu family in the village a hard time. Because in this village, the Shen family is large and makes up the majority of the villagers, while the Gu family moved in later and is relatively small. Even the village chief and the village party secretary have the surname Shen, which makes the Shen family even more confident.
When the Shen family arrived at the door of the Gu family, they saw a lively scene and a festive atmosphere. Gu Shijing was welcoming guests at the door with a happy smile on his face. Shen Menghe sneered in his heart, thinking: "Today I will let you see how powerful I am!" So, he walked straight towards Gu Shijing with his family, with a provocative look in his eyes. "Your brother-in-law is getting married, but you didn't invite me, your brother-in-law, to come. You are looking down on my Shen family!"
Hearing his voice, Gu Shimiao ran over angrily. This man was too shameless. She was really blind to fall in love with him at that time. "Shen Menghe, we are divorced. What are you doing here?"
"Divorce? Who agreed? Gu Shimiao, you've become second-hand goods. Who else would want you besides me? Don't be ungrateful!" Shen Menghe raised the corner of his mouth, revealing a scornful smile. Although he hurried back home at the time, he later heard that the hot pot restaurant was doing a booming business and making a fortune every day, and Gu Shimiao must have saved a lot of money working there. As long as he didn't agree to a divorce, the money would belong to their Shen family. Thinking of this, Shen Menghe was secretly proud, as if he saw a better life in the future.
However, Gu Shimiao was extremely angry and disappointed with his behavior. She stared at Shen Menghe with wide eyes, her eyes flashing with anger: "How can you say that? We no longer have any relationship. Don't bother me anymore!" After saying that, she turned around and was about to leave, not wanting to have anything to do with this man anymore.
But Shen Menghe grabbed her arm and pulled her back. With a threatening look on his face, he said viciously, "Want to leave? Not so easy! You must come back with me. We haven't divorced yet. You belong to my Shen family in life and a ghost in death."
"Yes, girl from the Gu family, this divorce will bring bad reputation. Meng He is the one we have watched grow up. He is not a sneaky person. Please don't say such angry words." An evil old lady from the Shen family took advantage of her age, grabbed Gu Shimiao's hand and advised earnestly.
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