Wang Dabao immediately laughed: "Alright, alright, it doesn't matter whether we go or not, we're just here for the fun of it."
At this moment, Yi Zhonghai chimed in again, "Zhu Zi, be more magnanimous. Attending Xu Damao's wedding will show the unity of our compound."
Sha Zhu rolled his eyes at Yi Zhonghai. "Me, team up with him? He didn't even invite me. Why would I go and join in?"
Yi Zhonghai was dumbfounded. "Wow, what a coincidence! So Xu Damao is the one causing the disunity? I've really been asking for trouble with my mouth lately."
Liu Guangtian chimed in, "Exactly! They don't even like you, yet you're still going after them. If you ask me, Sha Zhu, it would be more normal for you to cause trouble at Xu Damao's wedding; it would make things more lively."
"Gulp!!!"
Liu Haizhong kicked Liu Guangtian, who was squatting, out of the room: "You think this courtyard isn't chaotic enough? You want to cause a wedding? The whole neighborhood will laugh their heads off. If you come up with another stupid idea, I'll beat you to death."
Just then, Xu Damao came over from the Intermediate People's Court and saw a group of people from afar.
"Oh, they're all here."
Xu Damao was in good spirits; it's true that people are in high spirits when they have good news, and besides, Xu Damao was about to be promoted.
He finally understood that being a big shot in this courtyard was useless; he still needed to be an official in the factory to earn more money and show off his power—that would be much better.
Look at Wang Dabao. Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui have to listen to him. But Wang Dabao is too high-ranking. Xu Damao can't compare. He's quite satisfied with being a team leader.
Xu Damao's gaze swept over Sha Zhu, that idiot was here too, and he couldn't help but let out a mocking smile.
Sha Zhu jumped up and said, "Xu Damao, what are you laughing at? Don't think you're so great just because you're married. So what if you married a country girl? Look how smug you are."
Xu Damao crossed his arms. "Hey, Shazhu, are you jealous of me? What, you're envious that I'm getting married? So what if she's a country girl? You want to marry her, but she doesn't even want you!"
"Who the hell cares? Only you would treat it like a treasure."
Sha Zhu snorted, "Xu Damao, there's a saying that arrogance brings trouble. I'm just waiting to see you make a fool of yourself."
Xu Damao started offering cigarettes, deliberately passing them past Sha Zhu, just so he wouldn't give one to him: "Fine, Sha Zhu, you just wait, I'll wear you out until you go blind."
Yi Zhonghai, like Wang Dabao and the others, also gave one yuan, which surprised Xu Damao.
However, I'm quite satisfied; it seems Yi Zhonghai is quite pragmatic.
Just now, Yi Zhonghai kept giving Sha Zhu meaningful glances, signaling him not to act impulsively.
If Sha Zhu and Xu Damao were to have a conflict at this point, the entire compound would probably side with Xu Damao. After all, they were getting married soon, and if you were to beat him up, it would be unacceptable no matter how you look at it.
"I'm just waiting to see the show!"
Sha Zhu grunted, got up, patted his butt, and left.
Yi Zhonghai said goodbye to the others and left: "I'm going to talk to Zhu Zi, you guys chat first."
Xu Damao spat at Sha Zhu's retreating figure: "What a piece of trash! You want to drink my wedding wine? Dream on! I won't let you have a single bit of the joy."
"Xu Damao, you're the manager of the compound, can't you be a little more magnanimous?"
Liu Haizhong has been very dissatisfied with Xu Damao lately. Xu Damao is a bit disobedient, or maybe Xu Damao doesn't want to work as the third uncle anymore.
Xu Damao chuckled: "Come on, old man. Everyone in this courtyard knows I have a grudge against Sha Zhu. Even if I were the manager, or even if I were the director of the steel mill, it wouldn't change the fact that we are irreconcilable."
Yan Bugui curled his lip: "You got Da Mao, and you still want to be the director of the steel rolling mill? Then you can get me a principal position too, or if that doesn't work, I can be a director."
"The women's director, I suppose."
Xu Damao laughed heartily, "Alright, that's enough. Brother Dabao, and you two old folks, let's have a few drinks and have a little meeting."
Yan Bugui was about to retort when he heard about drinking a little wine, and immediately lost his temper.
Upon hearing this, the neighbors thought, "Well, Xu Damao is going to treat these guys to drinks, so they shouldn't get involved and should go home."
"What about us?" Yan Jiecheng asked, standing up now that his legs were numb from squatting.
Xu Damao squinted, too lazy to even acknowledge Yan Jiecheng. This kid, relying on not having separated from the family and not even contributing any money, still wanted to drink with them? What a pipe dream.
"We're having a meeting and drinking at the same time, so you can't join in."
Liu Guangtian swallowed hard: "Then can I go over and pour you some wine?"
"No way, I'll pour the wine myself." Xu Damao waved his hand, turning Liu Guangtian back down.
Yan Jiecheng and Liu Guangtian were rebuffed and could only watch helplessly as Xu Damao, Wang Dabao, and their group went to the backyard.
Inside the house, Xu Damao's parents had prepared wine and several side dishes, and two of Xu's relatives were also there. The group sat together.
Throughout the entire dinner, Xu Damao didn't mention the meeting at all, clearly indicating that he just invited them to drink.
On this joyous day, no one said anything unpleasant at the dinner table; everyone was amicable.
Xu Fugui and Liu Haizhong had a really fierce fight back then, and now the two old buddies are even clinking glasses.
Once Liu Haizhong had his fill of wine, he had completely forgotten about Xu Fugui biting his crotch. Xu Fugui, on the other hand, was overjoyed; his son was getting married soon, and he was looking forward to holding his grandson.
They've got all the good life; so many people must be incredibly envious.
During the meal, Xu Fugui kept toasting Wang Dabao and showering him with compliments, making Liu Haizhong and the others feel ashamed. While cursing under their breath, they also thought about how they could not flatter so sweetly.
When Xu's two relatives learned that the head of the steel mill's security department was also sitting at the dinner table, they were terrified. "What a high-ranking official he must be!" they thought, and their gazes towards Xu Damao changed.
Da Mao is remarkable to be able to befriend someone like that; he's bound to achieve great things in the future.
From then on, Xu Damao became highly regarded in the eyes of his relatives.
The next morning, Wang Dabao went to pick up Xiao Su.
Upon entering, wow, my wife is still the prettiest. Dressed up, she looks just like a fairy.
Xiao's mother was nagging from the side, "You're already beautiful, if you dress yourself up a bit more, you'll steal the bride's thunder!"
After saying that, Xiao's mother kept secretly smiling at Wang Dabao.
Wang Dabao chimed in, "Mom's right. Don't bother getting ready. What if everyone looks at you and not the bride?"
The wedding date has been set, and Wang Dabao has changed his way of addressing her these days, calling her "Mom" which makes Xiao's mother beam with joy.
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