Chapter 782 The Banquet Begins
On a morning at the end of December, while everyone was busy with the evening's banquet, Lan Yan hurriedly returned.
Seeing the man who suddenly appeared, You Niannian finally felt relieved.
"You're back! Go wash up and rest. Tonight's banquet is for family and leaders, it's quite important, so you should rest and recharge." Seeing the dark circles under the other person's eyes, You Niannian stopped chatting. She could only say more in private, as everyone was busy and it wasn't convenient right now.
Lan Yan nodded: "I rushed here as fast as I could, and thankfully I made it back in time! You've been working so hard all this time!" To be honest, I felt ashamed to say that I had to handle the wedding all by myself, but that's just how my job is.
You Niannian shook her head: "Coming back safely is the most important thing."
"Oh my, you're finally back! I was worried that Niannian would be all alone at the wedding tomorrow! I haven't been able to sleep well for days! Are you alright?" The old lady saw Lan Yan as soon as she came out and immediately walked over to look him up and down.
"Thank goodness, no one's missing an arm or a leg! But your complexion is sallow, and you look tired. You haven't had a good night's sleep, have you? Go wash up. There's food in the kitchen; I'll bring it out for you. After you've eaten, go take a nap. When you wake up, go to your godmother's for a pampering treatment. You'd better show up looking handsome tonight!"
Lan Yan smiled and nodded, "Thank you, Grandma. I'll go wash up now!" After saying that, she nodded to Gu Yin who was walking over, and then went to wash up.
Ten minutes later, Lan Yan came out, having finished tidying up, and food was laid out on the table.
Looking at the sumptuous meal, Lan Yan's heart overflowed with happiness. The Gu family was always like this. Even if he was eating alone, the food was never sloppy or careless!
"Grandma, I can't eat that much!" Lan Yan sat down at the dining table, smiling but helpless.
The old lady handed him the food and said with a smile, "There's a banquet at home tonight, and many dishes are ready. I asked the chef to make a few for you. Eat quickly, and then go to rest! Get enough sleep before you get up. You don't need to worry about the banquet!"
Lan Yan nodded, picked up her bowl and chopsticks, and looked at the others: "Would you like some too?"
You Niannian shook her head: "I'll go help. You eat first, we'll talk after you wake up." It's fine if Lan Yan isn't here, but it would be bad if she weren't here either.
Gu Yin sat down and picked up her chopsticks: "I'm hungry, I'll eat some more."
After everyone left, Gu Yin looked at Lan Yan: "How did it go?"
Lan Yan took a sip of soup before speaking in a low voice: "The scope of this matter is far wider than you can imagine! That surgical director is just the most peripheral person. Our bureau has arrested countless people like that across the country recently! From small pharmacies and private clinics to researchers in top-tier hospitals! 90% of the projects involved are illegal and prohibited. It's despicable!"
I won't go into the specifics here, as it's all confidential. Gu Yin has extensive privileges, but there are certain things she simply cannot know.
Gu Yin knew she wasn't part of this department, so Lan Yan couldn't say any more. But in her previous life, with the internet so readily available, she knew exactly what was going on without needing to go into too much detail.
"You'll probably issue a statement after this is all over, right?"
Lan Yan shook his head: "It shouldn't be. There are too many things involved, and once those things are exposed, it will cause a lot of chaos and controversy. It might even give some disloyal people a chance to attack and fan the flames. In that case, the lurking enemies will take the opportunity to cause trouble and sabotage. It's good that the people live in peace and contentment. We'll handle the arrests and protect the stability."
Gu Yin didn't know what to say for a moment. If she were an ordinary person, she would want to know the truth. But she was also an insider, and insiders do have their own considerations. They can't just focus on one point; they have to take everything into account, which means they have to consider the big picture.
Gu Yin nodded: "Okay, I understand. The further you investigate, the more dangerous it becomes. Just remember to be careful."
After eating his fill, Lan Yan went to rest. In the afternoon, he went to the store for a skincare treatment. His wife looked beautiful, and he had to keep up, otherwise he wouldn't be worthy of her!
At six o'clock in the evening, when the Gu family had almost finished making preparations, the guests arrived one after another, and Lan Yan and You Niannian also changed into their formal attire.
The banquet was held in the back garden of the Gu family. The venue was spacious enough, and the lighting and decorations were arranged by Chu Yan. The bright red and dark green colors made the ancient courtyard look elegant yet understated, not at all vulgar.
"Our ancestors had such beautiful taste! Their use of color is bold and gorgeous. Sister-in-law Niannian's cheongsam and Brother Lan's Zhongshan suit complement each other perfectly as they walk in this courtyard, just like stepping back into the Republic of China era! So beautiful!" Gu Hua exclaimed as she tied red ribbons around the chickens. All the animals in the house wore red ribbons, emphasizing a festive atmosphere!
Gu Yin nodded: "It really looks good, and you look good too. Are you sure it's tied tight? I'm afraid it will fall off if they move a little!"
This time, all the Gu family ladies wore cheongsams, paired with coats or capes for outdoor wear. You Niannian wore a beige fur coat, which Wang Yanzhi brought back from abroad.
"They're tied up now. Should we tie up the sheep and the goose too?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Yin released the two chickens and patted them on the shoulders: "There are many guests, so you can move around, but you can't hurt or scare them. Keep an eye on your offspring, understand? If even one guest is frightened by you tonight, half of their food for the next few days will be cut! It's the dead of winter, so it's a good time to lose some weight!"
The clucking chicken shook its wings, looked at the flowing ribbons, nodded, and then led its wife back to its territory.
Gu Yin stood up and shouted loudly towards the corner, "Big geese! Come on over! It's your turn!"
The guests who arrived earlier looked over curiously upon hearing this, and then they heard a few flapping sounds as two geese flew from the bushes in the back garden to Gu Yin's side.
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