"Mom, what are you thinking about? It's time to set off the firecrackers." Zhou Weihua quickly reminded his mother when she saw that she had been silent for a long time.
"Yes, yes, yes!" Zhou's mother quickly turned her head and shouted to a teenager, "Ergao, as soon as your cousin-in-law gets off the bus, you quickly set off the firecrackers, understand?"
"Okay, Auntie."
Upon hearing that he was to set off firecrackers, Ergao quickly pulled Sangao along, ran to the firecrackers, and then stared intently at the car that was about to stop, ready to go.
Just then, Sun Zhengguo drove his car and slowly stopped at the door, and then the people in the car began to get out.
As soon as Ergao saw Sun Zhenghong get out of the car, he immediately waved his hand at his younger brother and said, "Let go."
"Bang bang bang... boom boom boom..."
As the sound of firecrackers rang out, the crowd at the entrance seemed to wake up and gathered around the bride.
Upon seeing this, Zhou Weimin quickly shielded his wife with both hands.
Aunt Chen was equally quick-witted and squeezed in front of Sun Zhenghong, taking out candy to clear the way.
Seeing that his sister-in-law was outnumbered, Zhou Weihua knew he wouldn't stand idly by, so he quickly squeezed forward to help open a passage.
Seeing this scene from his car, Sun Zhengguo smiled knowingly, as if recalling his own wedding a few years ago.
Soon, with the help of several people, Sun Zhenghong finally entered the courtyard and then quickly walked towards the backyard.
As the main character left, the old ladies at the door put away their candies and dispersed as well.
Sun Zhengguo only started the car again after the crowd dispersed and moved it to a safe and open space.
When he returned to the courtyard gate, Zhou Weihua had been waiting for him for a long time.
"Chief, we've been waiting for you! Please come in."
“Weihua, our two families are now related by marriage, so from now on you should call me Brother Zhengguo, just like your brother does! Calling me Director all the time makes it seem too formal,” Sun Zhengguo deliberately corrected.
"Alright! Then, Brother Zhengguo, please come in."
Zhou Weihua didn't stand on ceremony and changed his words without hesitation.
"Let's go! Don't keep your mom waiting."
After saying that, Sun Zhengguo strode into the courtyard without waiting for Zhou Weihua's reaction.
Because he is the representative of the bride's family, it is not appropriate for others to sit down if he does not attend.
However, not long after entering the courtyard, Sun Zhengguo thought of a question: where exactly did Zhou Weimin live?
However, this did not stump him. Because the Zhou family was celebrating a happy occasion today, the backyard was particularly noisy. If he followed the sound to the back, he would be on the right track.
Without even considering it, Sun Zhengguo walked straight through the hanging flower gate and headed towards the backyard.
Sure enough, as soon as he entered the backyard, Sun Zhengguo saw He Daqing and his son busy not far away.
At this moment, Zhou Weihua caught up from behind and pointed to the rooms in the west wing.
“Brother Zhengguo, these rooms are my home.”
"Okay! Let's go!"
After they finished speaking, the two walked together toward the Zhou family's house.
Upon entering the house, just as I had imagined, everyone was waiting for me.
"Brother, come and sit down." Zhou Weimin quickly greeted Sun Zhengguo as he approached.
Sun Zhengguo didn't stand on ceremony and sat down directly. There was nothing he could do; it was just the custom.
After he sat down at the table, the rest of the people who accompanied him took their seats one after another.
Next, pastries and tea were served. Zhou Weimin then introduced everyone, and after they got to know each other, they began to exchange pleasantries, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.
As noon approached, Zhou Weimin and Sun Zhenghong, as the main guests of the day, naturally had to go to the door to greet them.
Before long, the technicians from the Mechanical Research Institute, along with some team leaders, arrived, led by Chen Lianshan.
"Weimin, Zhenghong, congratulations! Wishing you a happy marriage and a long and happy life together."
"..."
"Thank you, Section Chief Chen, and thank you everyone for your well wishes. Please come inside."
"Thank you for your blessings," Sun Zhenghong replied politely.
After he finished speaking, Zhou Weimin asked his sister to take the person inside, because several other important figures were about to arrive.
Sure enough, not long after Chen Lianshan and his group went inside, a car pulled up at the entrance.
Looking at the people getting out of the car, who else could it be but Director Li and Deputy Director Liao?
When Zhou Weimin and his wife saw the two factory directors arriving together, they quickly went to greet them.
"Director Li, Deputy Director Liao, welcome to our factory."
"Secretary Zhou, Comrade Zheng Hong! Congratulations! May you two be forever united in marriage, grow old together, and hopefully have a big, healthy son soon, haha!"
Zhou Weimin didn't care about Director Li's blessing, but Sun Zhenghong was so embarrassed that he lowered his head.
"Old Li, you've said all the nice things, what do you want me to say? Well then, I wish you two a harmonious and loving marriage, and may you have a bunch of big, healthy boys."
"Hahaha……!"
Deputy Factory Director Liao's blessing immediately amused everyone at the entrance.
"Thank you for your kind wishes, both factory directors. My humble abode is simple, but I hope you will not find it offensive. Please come in."
This time, Zhou Weimin didn't have anyone escort him; instead, he personally accompanied him into the hospital.
Since all the expected guests have arrived, there is no need to greet them at the door.
After the two factory directors entered the courtyard, they found their own places without any arrangements. They flanked Sun Zhengguo and began to chat.
Zhou Weimin was pleased to see this, as having his brother-in-law help with the hospitality would save him a lot of trouble.
Because he knew that these two factory directors were only there because of Sun Zhengguo; otherwise, how would they know who he was?
Just when Zhou Weimin thought that was the end of the day and was about to announce the start of the wedding, his sister suddenly ran in from outside.
"Brother, sister-in-law, hurry, hurry, Minister Li is here, you should go and greet him."
As soon as Zhou Weihua said this, the entire courtyard fell silent.
This is truly unbelievable; how could the head of a ministry attend the wedding of a mere secretary?
At this moment, both Director Li and Deputy Director Liao looked at Sun Zhengguo, hoping he could offer an explanation.
Sun Zhengguo was also completely bewildered. Why was Minister Li here?
"Why are you all looking at me? I don't have that much influence to invite Minister Li."
After Sun Zhengguo's explanation, the two factory directors understood what was going on; Minister Li had come uninvited.
"Don't just stand there, welcome our guests!"
"oh oh!"
After Sun Zhengguo's reminder, the young couple quickly ran towards the door, with Sun Zhengguo following behind. The two factory managers, not wanting to be left behind, also followed.
When the group arrived at the door, Minister Li had already gotten out of the car, followed by Director Zhang and Secretary Wang.
Before the others could speak, Minister Li had already spoken.
"Hahaha! Comrade Zhengguo, I heard that your younger sister is getting married today. I've come uninvited and would like to ask for a drink. You won't mind, will you?"
"Don't mention it, don't mention it. It's an honor for my brother-in-law and sister that Minister Li could come. Please come and sit in the courtyard."
"Fine! Then I'll shamelessly go in and ask for a drink."
After Minister Li finished speaking, he looked at Zhou Weimin and his wife and said, "You two are the newlyweds today, right? You are a perfect match. I wish you a happy marriage and a long and happy life together."
"Thank you, Minister Li. Please come inside."
"Thank you, Minister Li."
The couple were flattered and thanked them in unison before welcoming them into the courtyard.
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