Ma Yunfei felt extremely embarrassed. Ever since he arrived at this banquet hall, he had been ridiculed and looked down upon.
He really wanted to just pack up and leave, but he had to consider his wife's feelings.
Ms. Wu Yajun was Chen Yuyan's homeroom teacher in junior high school and also the teacher Chen Yuyan respected the most.
Chen Yuyan couldn't miss her teacher's 70th birthday celebration.
Anna pinched Yueyue's cheek and said, "Yuyan, your nephew looks just like you, like your own daughter. It's a pity she fell into the hands of a gambler adoptive father. What a waste."
"Anna, don't say that. My husband has retired from his criminal life and is now doing business again."
Anna threw her head back and laughed, saying disdainfully, "People addicted to gambling are just like drug addicts. Even if you cut off their hands, they'll still gamble with their feet. Haha... hopeless."
Anna and Hu Ge turned and left.
Ma Yunfei bit his lip tightly, and drops of bright red blood flowed out.
"Yunfei, why is your mouth bleeding?"
"It's nothing, I'm probably just a little feverish from staying up late these past few days."
"Yunfei, my friends are all straightforward and speak their minds without thinking. Just let it go in one ear and out the other."
"Hehe... Honey, don't worry. They say a prime minister's belly can hold a boat, but mine can hold an aircraft carrier."
Chen Yuyan was amused and said, "You're so amazing, then you'd better shut your mouth right now, or an airplane might fly out of your mouth."
"Haha... I can't wait for the fighter jets to fly out and bombard them, making these little people look like they're rolling on the ground."
A middle-aged woman walked over and asked, "Excuse me, do you have an invitation to the tea party?"
Chen Yuyan replied, "A friend just told me that tonight is Teacher Wu's 70th birthday tea party."
"I'm sorry, if you don't have an invitation, please have the three of you sit in the back row. The seats in the front are for the VIPs who have received invitations."
Ma Yunfei asked unhappily, "Are the guests here divided into different classes?"
"Hehe... I'm sorry, there's no distinction between different classes. It's just that this birthday tea party was organized by ten classmates who jointly raised money. According to the rules, only those who receive an invitation are qualified to sit at the table, and the others can only sit in the back. I'm really sorry, please forgive me."
Since they had put it that way, Ma Yunfei and Chen Yuyan had no choice but to take Yueyue's hand and sit down on a chair against the wall.
Those sitting in the back not only couldn't drink tea, but also couldn't eat snacks or fruit; they were purely bystanders.
Yueyue said, "Daddy, I want to eat White Rabbit milk candy."
Chen Yuyan scolded, "Yueyue, the tea party hasn't even started yet, how can you start eating? That's impolite."
Ma Yunfei dismissed it, saying, "What's with all this talk about manners? If a child wants to eat it, let her have one. I don't think it matters."
Ma Yunfei walked to the table, took a White Rabbit milk candy, unwrapped it, and put it in Yueyue's mouth.
Ma Yunfei's move immediately drew criticism.
"Look at this gambler, he has no manners at all. The tea party hasn't even started yet, and he's already eating."
"Ugh! What kind of manners do these lowlifes know?"
"How could we let this kind of good-for-nothing attend the tea party? We should kick him out."
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Hearing these words, Chen Yuyan's face turned bright red, and she complained, "Yunfei, I told you not to take the candy, but you insisted on taking it. Listen to how awful these people are saying."
Ma Yunfei shrugged and said nonchalantly, "Wife, let them talk. We'll do what we need to do. I don't think they'll dare to do anything to us."
The tables in front were almost full; Ma Yunfei counted, and there were no fewer than a hundred people.
There were only seven or eight people sitting in the back. Apart from Ma Yunfei and his family of three, the others seemed to be elderly people who had come to help.
Yueyue said, "Dad, I want to sit in the front. It's too far from the table here. I won't be able to eat candy or snacks later."
Chen Yuyan scolded, "Yueyue, be good and sit here quietly, or Mom will take you home."
"No, I'm not going home. I want to watch the show."
The people who organized this tea party also invited a variety show troupe, so it seems they will be putting on some performances to liven things up later.
Chen Yuyan hung her head, like a primary school student who had made a mistake.
Ma Yunfei felt extremely guilty because he had dragged his wife down, making her unable to hold her head up in front of her classmates.
He thought for a moment, stood up, and said, "I'm going to use the restroom."
Ma Yunfei strode out of the hotel, got on his motorcycle, and went to the town mayor's house.
Liu Fei was cooking dinner in the kitchen when she saw Ma Yunfei arrive. She said happily, "Son, you haven't had dinner yet, have you? Tonight, I cooked two meat dishes. Have a couple of drinks with your godfather."
"Mom, is Godfather home?"
"At home, he plays chess by himself, which looks rather strange."
"Godmother, do you know Wu Yajun, a veteran teacher in Qinglong Town?"
"Yes, I know him. He taught me math when I was in junior high school. He was a model worker in our town, and he had a great reputation."
"Mom, today is Teacher Wu Yajun's 70th birthday. A group of people held a birthday tea party for him at the Mantanghong Hotel. I think you and the mayor should attend."
"They didn't even send me an invitation, why should we go and join in the fun?"
“Godmother, as far as I know, Teacher Wu Yajun has students all over the world, and she has a great reputation in Qinglong Town. If the mayor and you attend her 70th birthday tea party, it will not only show the mayor’s respect for teachers and education, but also show the mayor’s care for an ordinary teacher. This is a great opportunity to make a name for yourself.”
Liu Fei pondered for a moment and agreed, "Yes, you're right. On occasions like this, the town mayor should show his face and demonstrate his emphasis on education. At the same time, he can also share the joy with the people."
"Yes, the tea party is about to begin. You and the mayor should hurry over."
Liu Fei took off her apron, went into the house, and said to the mayor, "Honey, hurry up and change your clothes. We're going to attend Teacher Wu Yajun's 70th birthday tea party."
"It's Teacher Wu's 70th birthday today? That's strange, why didn't anyone notify me?"
“Honey, this tea party isn’t organized by the government, it’s a private event. We wouldn’t dare trouble you to come. You should take the initiative to attend, give a speech, and offer some guidance on the education in our town.”
Gu Le looked at Ma Yunfei and asked, "Little Ma, was this your idea?"
"Hehe... Godfather, my wife received an invitation to this tea party. I suddenly thought: if Godfather doesn't go to this kind of event, he will obviously be overshadowed. If Godfather goes, it will definitely be an honor. Godfather, this is a perfect opportunity to show your respect for teachers."
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