Chapter 130 Opening Day
My master said this was a declaration of my independent practice, so it had to be formal. After lunch, the family gathered together to discuss the matter again.
Finally, except for the simpler decoration, everything else remains the same.
On September 17th, at eight o'clock in the morning, the guests arrived one after another. I stood at the door to greet them, Yifan was busy serving cigarettes to the guests, my sister brought a few waiters and led the guests to the decorated tea room to rest, and my brother-in-law chatted with the guests.
More and more people gathered around, including customers of the noodle shop, neighbors, and passers-by.
Honestly, it's not easy to hold a ceremony for a shop like this. Everyone just sits around and chats, and when most of the customers have arrived, they all go to Little Song City.
Since the neighbors didn't have cars, Mr. Deng dispatched a minibus, taking about 20 people with him, and the other small cars were used to accommodate them. Forty or fifty people were led by Xiao Liming to a central hall. Everyone sat down, and my brother-in-law picked up the microphone and said in a serious tone:
Distinguished guests, dear friends:
The autumn air is crisp, the sun is shining brightly, and Wanshanhong Studio has chosen this auspicious day to officially open. A noble person has graced us with a visit, and the tent walls are ablaze with light; friends are like clouds, and the room is full of distinguished guests. Neighbors have come to congratulate us, beaming with joy. The Shanhong family is filled with gratitude. The sun and rain are all blessings, the rice paddies are fragrant for a hundred miles, and the mountains are red. Please have a glass of light wine, and raise your glasses—
Everyone drank it all in one gulp.
"Now, please welcome Shanhong's master, the respected Master Hongyi, to give a speech."
The master walked onto the stage, his voice as resounding as a bell:
"Today marks the graduation day of my apprentice Wan Shanhong, and also his first day of independent practice. Shanhong is a simple and loyal person; he is diligent and conscientious in his studies; and he is experienced and calm in his work. On this auspicious day, I express my sincere hope: the art of fortune-telling is ultimately a side path; pursuing goodness is the true art."
Everyone clapped their hands vigorously.
As a representative of the guests, President Deng took the stage to speak. He said:
"I just want to say one thing: supporting Shanhong means supporting me, Deng Fugen."
There was thunderous applause again.
During the banquet, everyone was toasting and offering congratulations, enjoying themselves to the fullest. My parents' eyes were filled with tears – they felt so proud and happy.
I was also quite drunk and staggered a little, but despite this, I continued to toast to each table.
This lively scene isn't because I, Wan Shanhong, am so popular. It's all because of Master. These prominent figures are all here to show off for Master's sake, toasting me and congratulating me...
After seeing the guests off, my brother-in-law said, "I'll take you home, get some sleep first."
I said, "I'm fine...no problem."
My brother-in-law didn't say anything and he and Yifan helped me into the car.
I slept until dinner time.
However, I was still not very clear. Half drunk and half awake, I asked the master who sent me home. The answer was, Brother Long sent me home.
When asked if I had given it to Mr. Xipo, I replied that I had.
I asked if there was anything wrong with the care we gave the guests. The answer was, there were two guests who arrived a little late. You were accompanying Master and Mr. Deng. Mr. Su was drinking, so we took care of them.
I asked who they were, and the answer was Yu Poppy and Mr. Tan from the decoration company.
As for who was answering, I seemed to be my sister, and you were my brother-in-law. I didn’t eat dinner and fell asleep again.
I was half asleep when I heard Brother Shi's voice. My brother-in-law and Yifan seemed to be there too. They helped me up and gave me a bowl of water. It tasted a little sweet and refreshing.
Oddly enough, about an hour later, I opened my eyes and became awake.
Yifan said, "Uncle, what do you want to eat?"
I glanced at him and asked, "Have you been guarding here the whole time?"
He nodded.
I got up, washed up, and said, "Go out and walk a mile to the right and buy me a cup of sour bayberry soup and two steamed buns. The store is called..." I couldn't remember it at the moment.
Yifan got up and left. After a while, he came back with food.
I think this kid is really smart. He is not shy at all even though he is new to a city. He does things efficiently and effectively.
After eating a cup of sour bayberry and two steamed buns, I felt much better. I walked outside and did some body-building exercises. After a few reps, I burst out laughing.
You learn the habits that depend on the people you live with.
At this time, the lights were just coming on, immersing Wuxiang in a sea of light. I looked up at the sign at the entrance: Wanshanhong Studio. Six large characters, in white. Below them, in red, were smaller characters: Divination, Character Divination, Feng Shui, Psychological Counseling.
At night, it looks particularly different. The shop sign, big and flashing, looks like a pair of big eyes blinking and saying: Come quickly, come to my place.
As for my signboard, it is long and small, and looks very simple. It is like a beautiful girl standing among a group of prostitutes, and it is particularly eye-catching.
This was designed by my brother-in-law, a man with an artistic eye.
Yifan admired me very much and followed me around all the time. He also stood there, looking at the sign. I said to him, "Go back to the living room on the second floor and rest. It's fine here."
He left and my phone rang.
I glanced at it and although I didn't save his number, it looked more and more familiar.
"Teacher Wan, I'd like to make an appointment with you. I'll come over at 11:30 to thank you."
I said, "Okay." Then I went upstairs.
My family was playing cards. My mother looked up at me and said, "Yifan said you ate something. Are you still hungry? Do you want me to get you something else to eat?"
I shook my head and said, "Let me rub it."
My mother gave up her seat, and I started over with my sister, my brother-in-law, and my father.
My mother said, "Please be more accommodating. He's opening his shop today and wants to ask for a good start."
I laughed and said, "Don't give in. What you get is false prosperity."
Yifan sat beside me, looking at the cards. I, Wan Shanhong, had already applied the same magic trick I used to listen to the characters to looking at the cards. Anyway, I could get whatever I wanted.
He didn't see any flaws at all and cheered from time to time. While screaming, he said, "Uncle Wan, if you go to Macau and win tens of millions, wouldn't it be easy?
My father, my sister, and my brother-in-law were not convinced, and they even seemed to be teaming up. However, they could not suppress me. I hid a mahjong tile in the palm of my hand, and no one knew about it. When I came across the tiles I needed, I would change them, and the ones I didn't need would remain hidden in my palm.
The battle lasted until 10:50, and I put the mahjong on the table. They were all shocked. No need to fight anymore, it was a win!
They wanted to count the money, but I waved my hand. My mother's face turned fierce and she said, "You must accept it this time."
I stood up and said, "Earning money for the family doesn't count as making money. I'll go down and earn some money for you."
Everyone was baffled. I made a face at them and went downstairs.
After opening the door and sitting for a while, Lao Yu came in and closed the door. He briefly explained the situation, then pulled a large envelope from a bag, placed it on the table, and said, "Teacher Wan, you are my lifesaver. No words can express my gratitude. You must accept this little money."
I nodded seriously: "I will definitely accept it, accept it. I have forgotten you, and please forget me too. Nothing in this world has happened!"
He bit his lower lip and wiped his tears: "I won't forget you. See you later."
I sat there, motionless, until I could no longer hear the sound of the car, then I went upstairs.
I put fifty thousand yuan on the mahjong table and said, "I wish you all the best in your business. I'll give ten thousand yuan each to my parents, sister, and brother-in-law, and one thousand to Yifan."
My mother's eyes popped out and she asked, "What are you doing?"
I said, "I didn't steal, rob, or cheat. It was given to me willingly. Don't ask."
My mother said, "Shanhong, you must tell me. I'm worried."
I smiled and said, "If you must tell me, then I can't give you the money."
Everyone laughed, and my father said, "Shanhong is so old now, do you have to tell me everything? Just say you won't steal, rob, or cheat, and that's all."
My mother burst into laughter and said, "Okay, I believe you."
My sister accepted the money, but my brother-in-law said, "Give it to me? That's unnecessary."
I smiled and said, "It's not for you, nor for my sister, it's for Gao Nai."
My sister grabbed the stack of money from my brother-in-law and said, "Take it first, and give it to him next time. It will also be a favor from you."
My brother-in-law's face turned red.
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