"Grandpa Shen, congratulations! I heard you found Uncle Hengzhi? And today is also the Shen family's daughter's wedding day?"
Two days ago, Zhang Yi received a call from his grandfather, who said that Grandpa Shen had found his long-lost son, which surprised him greatly.
Although his grandfather and those who were close to Grandpa Shen had been helping to search for him over the years, they all privately believed that Uncle Hengzhi was gone forever.
In those turbulent times, it was all too easy for someone to die.
I'm helping to search, but I'm afraid of dashing Grandpa Shen's hopes.
I never imagined that a miracle would happen.
"Your grandfather told you that, right?"
He called to brag about it just two days ago; it's all because Old Man Zhang always brags about his good grandson.
Now he not only has a grandson, but also a lovely granddaughter who can make Old Man Zhang envious.
"Come, come, let me introduce you."
“This is my son, Ruan Hengzhi, your Uncle Hengzhi. This is your aunt, He Ruyi. And your sister, Ruan Qiushui, is inside.”
Gu Changfeng carried Ruan Qiushui into the house; they would have to wait until later to offer a toast before coming out again.
"Let me tell you..."
Shen Yongjun pulled Zhang Yi aside and began praising him.
First, he praised Ruan Hengzhi from head to toe, then He Ruyi, and then Ruan Qiushui.
Ruan Hengzhi and He Ruyi, who were listening nearby, were both extremely embarrassed.
"Old man, are you thirsty? Go ahead and drink some water."
Liu Sanmei brought him a cup of water and poured it down his throat.
“…”
I'm not thirsty, and I can talk for another two hours.
Wu Sheng and Cao Jun stood behind them, unable to get a word in edgewise.
Who are you two?
Shen Yongjun looked these two up and down, wondering if they were crazy.
Why are you standing there like an idiot, eavesdropping on the old man's conversation?
"You must be Mr. Shen Yongjun? I am Cao Jun, the vice mayor of City C. I have come here today to pay my respects to you."
Upon hearing Shen Yongjun speak, Cao Jun quickly stepped forward to join the conversation.
"May you be well, Mr. Shen. I am Wu Sheng, the district head of the East District. I have long admired your reputation and have come to pay my respects today."
Wu Sheng followed closely behind, afraid of being left behind.
"oh."
Shen Yongjun replied indifferently.
He'd seen plenty of people who fawned over him, but he wasn't interested in talking to just anyone.
"Please have a seat, both of you."
Seeing the awkward situation, Gu Xianjin quickly arranged for the two to sit at the next table.
All the guests in the courtyard were listening intently to what was happening.
This is a leader who arrived in a car. If you can build a connection with him, it would be a piece of cake to send a few people to work in the factory.
The main table was full, and no one dared to sit there. At that moment, the table where Cao Jun and Wu Sheng were sitting instantly became a hot commodity, and they almost got into a fight over a seat.
Gu Guangrong really wanted to throw the person out; wouldn't that make his in-laws laugh at him?
"Oh my, are you Vice Mayor Cao? This is the first time I've ever met such a high-ranking official."
"District Chief Wu, it's truly a blessing for our Hongqi Brigade that you've come to visit us."
“Vice Mayor Cao, my son is young and strong. Do you know if there are any good positions you can arrange for him? Even a temporary job is fine.”
The members of the brigade surrounded the two of them, talking to each other like they were chanting scriptures.
Cao Jun clenched his fists, enduring the pain.
If it weren't for the fact that it was inappropriate to lash out in front of Chen Yongjun, Cao Jun would have already turned hostile.
Wu Sheng was also extremely annoyed and was thinking about whether he should make things difficult for the captain of the Red Flag Brigade.
"Come on, come on, the food is served, everyone sit down."
Xie Xiuying gave a shout, and her two daughters-in-law and the aunties who came to help began to serve the dishes.
Braised carp.
"Pork, cabbage, and glass noodles stew".
"Stir-fried pickled cabbage with pork cracklings".
"Cold Three Shredded Vegetables Salad"
"Braised tofu".
"Stir-fried green peppers and eggs".
"Tomato salad".
"Stir-fried wild vegetables with lard".
"Mixed grain steamed buns".
The aunties served the dishes while announcing their names, and everyone knew the trip was worthwhile just by smelling the aromas.
"My goodness, this feast has fish, meat, and eggs. It's so extravagant! The Gu family really values Ruan Zhiqing."
"Oh dear, I only got five eggs, how embarrassing."
"I only gave two cents, and I was too embarrassed to eat meat."
Many uncles and aunts with their families gossiped about it privately, too ashamed to lift their heads.
"Vice Mayor Cao, District Chief Wu, this is some liquor that I specially brought. Please have some."
Seeing that there was no wine at the next table, Gu Xianjin quickly went to the kitchen to ask Xie Xiuying for a pot of wine.
"Um."
Cao Jun nodded and waved him away.
Gu Xianjin, who was about to toast the two of them, thought: Forget it, he doesn't deserve it.
"The bride and groom are here to toast."
Someone called out, and the door to the new house opened. Gu Changfeng, holding Ruan Qiushui's hand, walked out of the room.
"Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, Mom, Uncle, Aunt, thank you for coming to my wedding banquet with Ruanruan/Changfeng."
Gu Changfeng led Ruan Qiushui from the main table to the back of the room, toasting everyone until they had completed a full circle.
"Luckily you replaced the liquor with water, otherwise I would probably be unconscious by now."
Ruan Qiushui rubbed her stomach, which was now full from drinking hot water.
She had naively thought that a small glass per person at the table would be enough. She never expected those who were making a scene to force-feed her three or five glasses at a time.
After drinking at several tables, she really couldn't drink anymore, so Gu Changfeng helped her continue drinking.
"I'm sorry, my dear wife. I'll go to the kitchen and get you something to eat. You can eat and then rest for a while."
"I'll bring the chamber pot in for you later. There are a lot of guests today, so it will definitely be inconvenient to go to the toilet."
After the toasts, the two newlyweds were all set.
Now we've abandoned old customs and no longer need to worship heaven and earth or offer tea.
He ruthlessly rejected even the wedding night pranks.
"good."
She had been holding her urine all morning, and now she felt a bit bloated.
Gu Changfeng left the new house and went to the kitchen.
"Mom, did you leave some food for Ruan Ruan?"
Gu Changfeng walked into the kitchen and saw that Xie Xiuying was still boiling water.
"It was definitely saved for Ruan girl."
"They're all warm here, hurry up and take them to my daughter-in-law, don't let her go hungry."
As soon as the dish was taken out of the pot, Xie Xiuying set aside a portion for Ruan Qiushui.
"What about mine?"
Gu Changfeng teased deliberately.
"You? Look what my daughter-in-law left behind, you can have some of it."
What a brat! He wants to be treated like a daughter? No way!
"As expected, once you have a daughter-in-law, you don't care about your own son anymore. I'll take this cornbread to tide me over."
Saying one thing and meaning another!
His mother had already cooked a bowl of white rice for his wife, and these four cornbread buns placed next to her were meant for him.
"My son is here to collect a debt."
Xie Xiuying watched Gu Changfeng walk away triumphantly, then threw down the firewood and cursed under her breath.
Those four steamed buns were for her to eat later.
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