Chapter 265 All Said
Ergou’s wife’s home is not far from the north of the city, and the bride-reception process went smoothly.
There was no one blocking the door to demand red envelopes. If the amount was not enough, they would just show the payment code. There was also no one putting out a row of stools and wine and not letting you in until you had finished drinking.
One reason was that everyone was not well-off, and the other key point was that the status of women was not as high as it was in later generations.
If you block the door to ask for red envelopes today, do you believe that your mother-in-law will punish your daughter in a different way tomorrow?
As for setting out forty cups of wine for the bride-welcoming guests to drink before entering the house, it would have been better for you to set out a hundred cups!
There are so many old men who like to drink but are short of money and their throats are itching from cravings all day long. As long as you call them, they will line up to help.
Drinking won’t kill you!
There are no other programs such as finding shoes, reciting vows, or washing the bride's feet.
You want a master to wash your feet? Even if your father is the Jade Emperor, that won’t work.
None of the seven fairies let Dong Yong wash their feet.
In those days, the bride didn’t even have a wedding gown or a Xiuhe dress. She just wore a red dress. When the firecrackers went off, she would follow the groom home and live a down-to-earth life, wholeheartedly and simply.
Li Ye estimated that Ergou's wedding would cost less than a hundred yuan, excluding the banquet.
Of course, it is natural for a man to love his wife. Although there are not so many ritual requirements, if conditions permit, everyone is willing to give face to the woman.
As for Ergou's marriage this time, the bride's family was extremely satisfied.
When other families get married, it's good enough to have a tractor, and it's really prestigious to have a 130.
Now, there are two sedans, each costing 130 RMB. The uncles and aunts who are sending their daughters off to get married can all ride in a car, and they can brag about it for days when they come back!
When they arrived at Dingzi Street and the food and wine were served, everyone who came to the wedding was very satisfied.
The meat dishes are greasy and you can drink as much white wine as you want, but what matters is that it is plentiful and affordable, and you fill yourself up until you can't walk.
It can be said that Dingzi Street today is more lively and festive than during the Chinese New Year.
The festive atmosphere was almost broken until the Sanshui family came together.
Sanshui’s surname is Feng, and because his family lives by the Qingshui River, the nicknames of his children are all called Shui.
Dashui died early, leaving behind three sons: Ershui, Sanshui and Sishui. They were all ignorant and carefree, and were well-known for their reputation in their area.
So when they saw seven or eight people coming over in a threatening manner, Ergou's relatives immediately became nervous, fearing that there would be a conflict and ruin today's happy event.
Ergou was not nervous at all.
If it were more than a year ago, he might have felt guilty and scared.
Because Ergou and Sanshui went to Guangzhou together, Sanshui was vaguely Ergou's "team leader". Later, Sanshui came into contact with smuggling, and the smugglers were so vicious that they scared people.
But Ergou has been recruiting people in the poor mountains and bad waters of the southwest for more than a year. He has come into contact with many strange people and has honed his skills.
Not to mention Ershui and Sishui, who are the bullies in their own den, even if Sanshui comes, Ergou will not be afraid.
What's more, there is a table of "enthusiastic guests" in the room?
"Uncle Feng is here, come sit inside! I've reserved a seat just for you, you've been waiting for quite some time."
Ergou came forward with a smile, and affectionately pulled Sanshui's father, Old Man Feng, into the yard.
Today, there are thirty or forty seats available at Dingzi Street. Those lined up outside are ordinary seats, and those inside the house are "VIP seats". There is nothing wrong with Sanshui's hospitality attitude.
But Father Feng didn't buy into Ergou's tricks. He shook off Ergou's arm and said in a veiled tone, "We can't afford your family's banquet! If someone dies of poison after eating it, it would be very unfair."
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As soon as Old Man Feng finished speaking, the surroundings suddenly became quiet. Dozens of people were surprised at first, and then they all held their breath and listened carefully, afraid of missing a single word.
When Old Man Feng saw the situation around him, a hint of pride appeared in his resentful eyes.
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
"Fuck you, do you really think our Chen family is afraid of you?"
"Don't move."
Ergou stopped several of his angry relatives, and then said to Old Man Feng indifferently: "Uncle Feng, I'm getting married today. If you can come and have a drink, I, Chen Donggou, will accept your kindness.
But you are talking drunkenly even though you haven't had any alcohol yet, and you want to make an enemy of me, so don't blame me for not remembering our friendship and not giving you face."
"Drunk talk? Making enemies? Hehe~"
"Our two families have been enemies for a long time! You harmed Sanshui against your conscience. Your heart is more vicious than poison~"
Father Feng sneered twice and said loudly to the people around him: "I, Old Feng, never tell lies. When Sanshui and Ergou went to Yangcheng together, Sanshui was the boss of the business, and Ergou was just a follower behind Sanshui."
"But Ergou saw that Sanshui was so capable and successful, so he became cruel and harmed my Sanshui. If my Sanshui hadn't had a noble person to help him, I would never have seen my son in my life."
"Boom~"
Dingzi Street exploded immediately. People from dozens of seats gathered together and surrounded Old Man Feng and others, pointing and talking.
"Wow, what is this old man Feng talking about? Why does it sound so real?"
"Ergou and Sanshui were indeed close in the past, but it's not surprising that brothers would fight over money."
"Whether it's true or not, Old Man Feng was not a good person today. The Chen family's wedding is a big deal, and they shouldn't talk about it in person. We have to intervene."
"Don't worry, if Old Chen shouts, we must get rid of these Feng family members, but if the master doesn't say anything, we have no right to listen!"
"Hey, revenge is the way to go. This old man Feng must have learned this trick from storytelling. He just wants to make sure the Chen family doesn't suffer. Let's see how Old Chen and Er Gou will take it today!"
The people in Sanshui's family felt both proud and relieved when listening to the discussions around them.
At first, Sanshui was indeed in charge of the clothing wholesale department in Yangcheng. Ergou was ordered around by Sanshui. He was just a stupid little brother. As a result, Sanshui was later fired and Ergou was reused.
So they thought that everything Ergou got today should have belonged to Sanshui, and Ergou was an ungrateful traitor for stabbing Sanshui in the back.
Now Ergou is married and has two cars, but Sanshui is lying in the hospital. Today he must vent his anger, and he must do it thoroughly and perfectly.
Humph, if I can’t deal with Mr. Li, then I can’t deal with you, Mr. Chen?
But the people in the Feng family think they are right, but Ergou doesn't think so.
It was Sanshui who did the evil, and almost implicated Ergou! If he hadn't "sacrificed his own relatives for the greater good", he would have been driven back to Qingshui's hometown long ago.
Ergou has picked up the most difficult job this year, digging through the mountains of the southwest every day. Do you think he is a fool?
He is making up for the crime of "knowing about the crime but not reporting it" and making up for his crime with merit!
Although Hao Jian had offered him an annual salary of over 10,000 yuan, Ergou was always worried, thinking that the "seniors" of the team disliked him.
As a result, Li Ye came to visit yesterday and came over to help drink today. Ergou felt that he had finally made it.
Now the Feng family is bringing up this shit again, don’t they think I haven’t been implicated enough?
Ergou began to roll up his sleeves: "You old Feng family thinks that I harmed Sanshui, so I want to ask, how did I harm Sanshui?"
Si Shui touched his waist and shouted sternly: "You know exactly how I harmed you. Humph! Those who stab you in the back will get their comeuppance sooner or later."
"I'm not the one who's going to get punished!" Ergou sneered and said, "I wanted to save some face for you guys, but if you don't want that, forget it.
Your family in Sanshui smuggled parallel goods, violated the law and went to jail. Why are you trying to blame me now?
Don't say you're a little brat, even if your brother came I would spit on him, a prisoner wouldn't feel ashamed."
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"What? The third son of the old Feng family is a labor camp prisoner? Oh my God, I really didn't know that!"
"No wonder I heard a few days ago that people would rather not have a thousand yuan dowry than marry their daughter to Si Shui. So this is the reason!"
"Oh, I used to think that Sanshui was nothing, look at me, I was right!"
There was another explosion at Dingzi Street, but this time the ones who got into trouble were the seven or eight people from Old Feng's family.
Si Shui rushed to Er Gou and said, "You are talking nonsense. If it weren't for you, would my brother have been wrongly imprisoned? It was you who did this and wrongly convicted my brother."
Ergou glared at Sishui and said with disdain, "Then the motorcycle you're riding is not smuggled goods? Do you have an invoice? Do you have a brand? You just keep making a fuss about something that is not presentable."
"Who are you calling unpresentable?" Si Shui suddenly pulled out a knife from his waist and said angrily, "Now whoever has the ability can use it. Making money is a skill. Who has the time to care how you make it?"
As soon as Si Shui finished speaking, he heard someone in the yard say, "I'm bored, so I don't care how you make that money."
Zhao Yuanchao and several men in uniform walked out of the yard.
However, the person who spoke just now was not Zhao Yuanchao, but an industrial and commercial personnel wearing a gray industrial and commercial uniform and a wide-brimmed hat.
"I'm not idle, but I also care about this! Lao Qin, let's chat with this old man together!"
The second person to speak was a tax officer in a light gray uniform.
However, Zhao Yuanchao didn't care about "how to make money", but instead set his eyes on the small knife in Sishui's hand.
"Hey, I won't fight with you guys. I'll just take care of this today."
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Everyone in Old Feng’s family was stunned.
Today they came to cause trouble and make the Chen family lose an adult, so how come it seems like they came to the wrong door?
Old Man Feng's forehead was sweating. He smiled awkwardly and moved forward, whispering, "Comrades, our cousin is here with you guys."
"You can't say this outside," Zhao Yuanchao said with a fake smile, "Let's go inside and talk! I've reserved a seat for you, Old Man Feng, and have been waiting for you for a long time. All we need is for you to start eating!"
"I'm not going in. I'm not here to drink. I'm just doing you a favor and leaving."
Old Man Feng quickly took out five dollars from his pocket and tried to put it into Ergou's hand, then quickly slipped away.
But Ergou was not willing to accept it. The atmosphere had become so tense. If I didn't deal with you guys today, where would I vent my anger?
. . . . . .
In the side room of Ergou's house, Li Ye, Hao Jian, Jin Peng, Wang Jianqiang and Li Dayong sat at a separate table. Looking at Old Man Feng who was half-dragged and half-pulled into the VIP seat in the main house, the brothers all felt relieved.
Hao Jian smiled and said to Jin Peng: "His godfather, I said you don't need to show up, right? It will be even more difficult to talk if you show up.
Li Ye asked us to study law well, but it seems Sanshui didn't listen at all. If he could read a few hundred words, he wouldn't be so stupid. "
Jin Peng sighed and said, "Sanshui thinks that he can be patient if he has some connections, but his vision is still too narrow.
The more people I have come into contact with in the past two years, the more I understand what you mean by 'modest and prudent'. Sanshui is too arrogant."
Li Ye shook his head and said, "Sanshui is not on the same path as us. His path may seem feasible, but in the end, it didn't end well."
The 1980s, 1990s and 2000s were an era of wild development, with many capable people at the peak of their powers and acting lawless. If no one had stopped Sanshui from the beginning, he might have become a top figure.
But his mistake was that he was too smart and underestimated Li Ye, which led to his doomed fate.
The wine at Ergou's house was pretty good, and the VIP table didn't end until two in the afternoon. When Old Man Feng came out, he was staggering as he walked, and no one knew whether he was drunk or dizzy.
At night, Li Ye heard his grandfather say: "Old man Feng is inexperienced. After two bottles of wine, he said everything he should and shouldn't say. It's too easy."
. . . . . .
Ergou’s marriage was just a false alarm.
After seeing off all the guests, Ergou returned to his bridal chamber tiredly.
After returning to the bridal chamber, he saw the bride Chu Zhenzhen holding a handful of one-dollar and two-dollar bills and counting them.
Seeing Ergou coming in, she whispered excitedly, "Mom gave us today's account. I counted it and it's over a hundred dollars! Come with me to the credit union to deposit it tomorrow!"
Ergou sat down on a chair, took a breath and said, "What are you saving for more than a hundred yuan? Besides, we will go to Pengcheng after we return home the day after tomorrow. Who are you going to deposit the money in Qingshui for?"
"Go to Pengcheng? Are you really taking me to Pengcheng?"
Chu Zhenzhen was delighted at first, then worriedly said, "We just got married, and if I don't serve my parents-in-law, what should I do if people gossip about me? I don't want people to point fingers at me."
"Tsk, our mother is still strong and needs your care. Give her 100 yuan a month, and she will serve her better than any of the three wives."
"What? One hundred dollars? You you."
Chu Zhenzhen stuttered for a long time before she muttered, "I won't go to Pengcheng with you. If you give me a hundred yuan, I will stay at home to take care of my parents-in-law. I will make sure they have meat every day, two new sets of clothes a year, and my uncle and younger sister's shoes won't even have patches on them."
"You are fooling around. Didn't you see that someone from Sanshui's family came to cause trouble today? They wouldn't dare to do that when I was at home, but what if I wasn't? Why would you take that risk for a hundred dollars? What if they did something stupid?"
"If he dares to step into my house, I'll hit him on the head with a shovel. I'll give him a hundred bucks! If I shout, my brothers from my mother's side will tear down his house!"
Chu Zhenzhen stubbornly refused to do so. In her opinion, if she had 100 yuan a month, all the men in the village could help her fight.
They are all relatives, how can they be bullied by a prisoner's family?
"Okay, okay, I'll find you a job after we get to Pengcheng. The monthly salary will be at least 150 yuan."
Ergou didn't explain to Chu Zhenzhen. Spring night is too short, why is she nagging about it without even taking off her clothes?
The former white moonlight! The pleasure is doubled.
"One hundred and fifty per month? One hundred and fifty"
Chu Zhenzhen quickly calculated in her mind what one hundred and fifty yuan a month meant, but then she noticed that Ergou's eyes were not right.
"Hey, what are you doing?"
"What am I doing? What do you think I am doing? It's already late, why am I not doing my work?"
"Slow down. Don't tear it up! It's worth several dollars!"
"Why keep this kind of stuff? When we get to Pengcheng, I'll show you the goods from Hong Kong. That's the real stuff!"
(End of this chapter)
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