Seeing that it was almost time and they couldn't delay any longer, Sun Dajiang gave his two sons a wink. The brothers immediately understood that this was pre-arranged, so they went ahead.
The people below fell silent when the main character appeared.
After the two brothers stood in place, they first bowed to the audience. Then, Sun Zhengguo cleared his throat and spoke loudly.
"Respected leaders, beloved teachers, dear classmates, and elders and brothers and sisters who care for and love me:"
Good afternoon, everyone!
It's a pleasure that everyone could take time out of their busy schedules to attend our brother and me's college entrance celebration. First of all, on behalf of my family, I would like to express our sincerest gratitude to all the guests for coming!
"Clap clap clap..."
People often say, "When you drink water, remember its source..."
"Finally, I wish everyone here good health, smooth work, and all the best."
"I hope everyone eats and drinks well."
Thank you everyone!
After Sun Zhengguo finished speaking, the banquet officially began.
Liu Dachuan and his apprentice quickly got to work. Liu Dachuan heated oil in a wok until it was about 70% hot, then added scallions, ginger, garlic, red chili peppers, and fermented bean paste. After stir-frying them, he added the prepared vegetables and skillfully wielded the spatula, turning them left and right. His movements were graceful and fluid, and he controlled the heat perfectly, making it a delight to watch.
As the food in the pot continued to boil, a rich aroma filled the entire courtyard. In no time, a delicious dish was presented to everyone.
"Serve the food!"
With a shout from Liu Dachuan, the helpers began to systematically serve dishes onto the table.
The guests in the courtyard were already starving, and now that they smelled the aroma, they could no longer resist. After a moment of restraint, they quickly started eating with their chopsticks.
"This dish is delicious, even better than what Sha Zhu makes."
"Isn't that obvious? Master Liu is Sha Zhu's master! If he's not even as good as Sha Zhu, what kind of person is he!"
"Yes, yes, eat vegetables, eat vegetables! Oh my god! My favorite braised pork is here. I haven't had meat in so long. Enough talk, let's eat meat."
The people sitting in the front yard were all neighbors from the compound, and they were eating and talking at the same time.
Compared to the front yard, the guests in the middle yard were much more refined. They ate and chatted leisurely, occasionally bursting into laughter.
At the cadres' table, the food was barely touched. Everyone seemed to have a special fondness for alcohol, toasting each other one glass after another. Of course, the main target was Deputy Factory Director Yang, since he was the highest-ranking official!
"Deputy Factory Director Yang, let me toast you. Thank you for your support of our street office's work at the steel rolling mill. I hope that next year, Deputy Factory Director Yang can pay more attention to the employment issues in our street office."
"Director Wang, you're mistaken. We support each other; we're all interdependent and indispensable. So, this toast should be to everyone here."
"Yes, yes, everyone, let's drink to this!"
"Dry……!"
"Hahaha……."
The atmosphere at the cadre table gradually spread to other tables, and everyone followed suit, making the atmosphere in the entire Intermediate People's Court increasingly lively.
After several rounds of dishes and drinks, Sun Dajiang led his family to toast each table.
When the toast was served to the cadres, Deputy Factory Director Yang joked that when it came to assigning the two children to jobs, they should both come to the steel rolling mill. That way, the whole family could work at the steel rolling mill, which would be a wonderful story.
Sun Dajiang could only say that he would obey the leader's arrangements, but as for the specific allocation, he had no say in it.
After the toasts were finished, people began to leave slowly, and Sun Dajiang and his sons continued to see the guests off.
They didn't return to the courtyard until all the guests had left. Liu Dachuan and his group had just finished eating and were dismantling the stove. Several older women were helping them clean up the table, hoping to take some leftovers home.
But Liu Dachuan's cooking was so delicious today that almost nothing was left on the other tables, although there was quite a bit left on the cadres' table. Several of the older women each had a little bit, so it wasn't a complete waste of time.
After everyone finished their work, Sun Dajiang saw Liu Dachuan was about to leave, so he quickly took out the red envelope he had prepared and said gratefully.
"Director Liu, thank you so much for today. The food you cooked was absolutely amazing. Everyone was very satisfied with the meal. This is just a small token of my appreciation. I hope you won't think it's too little."
Sun Dajiang was indeed satisfied today, so he gave out a generous red envelope containing 20 yuan in a red paper slip, which was obvious from the outside. As for how Liu Dachuan would divide it, that was not his concern.
When Liu Dachuan saw the red envelope, he didn't hesitate to accept it. He made a living with his skills, so there was no need for him to keep offering it to others.
"As long as Section Chief Sun is satisfied, everyone is happy. I, Old Liu, will shamelessly accept this money."
"Of course, of course."
After Liu Dachuan received the money, he summoned the group to Sha Zhu's house and divided the money on the spot.
Liu Dachuan took 10 yuan for himself, gave 6 yuan to Shazhu, and 2 yuan to each of the two helpers.
The two helpers readily accepted the money without hesitation, but Sha Zhu disagreed, complaining that his master had given too much.
It has to be said that Liu Dachuan was really good to Sha Zhu. In the end, Sha Zhu was scolded by Liu Dachuan before he happily took the money away.
After the group divided the money, Liu Dachuan was about to leave. After all, cooking for 10 tables was quite tiring, and he needed to go home and rest early.
In front of the courtyard house, Sha Zhu waved goodbye to his master.
"Master, please take it easy."
"Let's go back!"
Liu Dachuan didn't even turn his head, riding his bike into the distance.
With Liu Dachuan's departure, today's banquet came to a perfect end.
After finishing his work and returning home, Sun Dajiang was exhausted and lay on the bed, snoring loudly.
Seeing how exhausted her husband was, Lin Wencui didn't disturb him, and the group went to the side room to chat.
"What? Mom and Dad, you're leaving tomorrow? Why don't you stay a little longer? You've come all this way, why don't we wait until Dajiang wakes up?"
Inside the room, seeing her parents about to leave, Lin Wencui tried to persuade them to stay.
"Wen Cui, don't stay. It's too inconvenient for so many of us to be here. Besides, we need someone at home too, right?"
The people nearby nodded in agreement upon hearing Grandpa's words.
What could Lin Wencui say?
Never mind, let's wait until Sun Dajiang wakes up before making a decision!
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