My aunt and uncle were dressed up for the wedding today. Their hair was specially done and they also bought new clothes to show that they attach great importance to this wedding banquet.
Zhou Xinglian was invited, but she refused. We wouldn’t say anything, and it was awkward to sit there. She almost always resisted similar occasions.
The fourth aunt and uncle, plus two uncles are representatives.
In addition, there are the younger brothers and sisters from my uncle Zhao Fenghua, who are also in a similar lineup. There are three or five extra relatives and friends, all of whom are relatively well-known in their own circles. In the current society, meeting in-laws is also a small way to show off your muscles. when.
It's not to show off anything, most of it is to let future in-laws take a high look at themselves and their children.
Those who do business, those who work at the Yamen Gate, and the literati. When introducing someone with a decent identity, it will be considered as raising one's own level by default. I don't know if it is useful. Anyway, everyone has had this style for many years, and it has been passed down over time.
Zhao Fenghua is a face-conscious person. He wears cotton leather shoes and trousers, a shirt and woolen waistcoat, and a dark gray woolen coat.
Aunt Zhou Xingrong also had her hair specially done today. She was dressed in mink velvet and exuded a bit of nobility.
Cousin Zhao Kai and future cousin-in-law Yang Yali, as young people, don't seem to care that much. They are all wearing casual casual clothes.
The tourist minibus arranged by Wei Tao in the morning was specially packed outside and outside the house. A box of mineral water and a box of fruit drinks were loaded in the car in advance. After Zhao Kai got on the bus, he planned to find a place to prepare some. Being attentive makes him more respectable in front of his girlfriend.
Arriving at the county town where the Yang family is located 80 kilometers away, I picked up the relatives who had already gathered and had breakfast. There were more than a dozen people. I didn't plan to have so many people. I learned that my future uncle would pick him up and drop him off in the car. By the way, I arranged to spend two days in Songjiang, and the seats were full.
When we arrived in Songjiang, the weather was just right today. It was foggy in the morning and the sun came out through the clouds at noon. The rime scene was beautiful. Zhao Kai brought a camera. The digital camera he just bought no longer cares about film anymore. The memory is enough to satisfy all needs. The need for people to take more photos.
As soon as the car entered the city, the driver stopped next to a special Korean restaurant. On the way there, he communicated with Zhao Kai and said that this was Mr. Wei's order. When he arrived, he had to eat first, then go take pictures and walk around. There would be a meeting in the afternoon. At a wedding banquet, everyone will definitely hold their hands a little bit, and it is very likely that they will not be full. Eating is symbolic.
After eating a special meal, I felt comfortable and warmed up my stomach and body, and took photos to see the rime. Some relatives of the Yang family also said that this arrangement shows that the host family has put their heart into it. If they set off after breakfast, it is not too late to eat at one or two o'clock, but After all, this is the first time that two unfamiliar people are sitting together and meeting each other. You must hold your food a little more carefully. It is not necessarily difficult to expect to be full from this meal, but it will definitely not be good.
When Wei Tao arrived, people from both sides had already arrived. Everyone was seated and ordering food was in progress. Basically, both sides were polite, and this work belonged to the hero and heroine.
"Brother." Zhao Kai is a relatively introverted good man. He was also nervous on this occasion today. He regretted all the problems he faced with his girlfriend's family along the way. My brother was too busy and had no time, so he brought his brother-in-law (Zhang Jian) here. That’s okay.
Zhao Fenghua introduced Wei Tao to everyone, nodded slightly and said hello with a smile on his face, and called the waiter: "Just follow what is written, plus what my brother and sister-in-law ordered, two tables. It’s all the same.”
Faced with his uncle's "praising and showing off" introduction, Wei Tao used the name of a small shareholder to suppress the fact that he was not the boss here, showing that he did not want to be high-profile.
The entire wedding process went relatively smoothly for both parties. What should be discussed should be discussed. In fact, the children of both parties have already disclosed it to their families. Today is just a meeting to seal the deal as parents and leave. form, perform a ritual.
The wine is Wuliangye.
Smoke is soft.
The main course is lobster and crab. The dishes put together on the table were very hard, including lamb chops, roast rabbit, and generous portions of beef. Almost no dish was put together, and even the fruits were all yellow-flesh watermelon, cherries, and cantaloupe.
This was not something Wei Tao made on his own, but was requested by his uncle Zhao Fenghua. There were only two tables in total. No matter how expensive it was, it was limited. He was a person with a good face. All Wei Tao could do was let the chef personally take charge of the dishes.
Zhao Fenghua's younger brothers and sisters are very active. They understand what their elder brother means. They are not pretending, but everyone wants to make people feel that we are 'better' on such occasions, whether it is living conditions or material conditions. Zhao Fenghua also thought about letting Wei Tao support the scene, but in the end, he kept a low profile and avoided the so-called boss's identity. He also appeared very normal during the whole process, more like a peer of Zhao Kai's age than the person in charge, chatting at the table. When talking about the marriage of his two children, no one asked him for his opinion, and he never said a word.
Zhao Fenghua always believed that people in his family had no choice.
The new house is close to home. It is a newly built commercial house with a classic north-south layout of more than 80 square meters. They are also responsible for decorating it. The house is fully equipped with electrical appliances. There is no problem with the bride price of 150,000 yuan, and they are not stingy with gold and silver jewelry.
The wedding banquet was held at a four-star hotel in the city. Zhao Fenghua took the initiative to speak out about the specifications. He thought that the other party's family had nothing to say, and the atmosphere had always been friendly.
Wei Tao thought that he had said too much and had gone too far. Sure enough, someone from his mother's side spoke up. It was not to make things difficult, but to hear you talk about your generosity in this marriage in a condescending manner made him feel a little uncomfortable. Of course, I won't say it out loud, but it is necessary to criticize me a little bit. Don't let people look down on my mother's family and think that we are superior.
"Our parents' family has a reception here. There won't be many people coming on the wedding day. We should inform our parents-in-law in advance so we don't waste money on too many tables."
Zhao Fenghua came from the system, so he shouldn't be like this when dealing with similar situations. Maybe he has been away for too long and many businesses have lost money. Now the 'Fresh Time' franchise store has allowed him to turn around and make money. More or less, it is not a success but he is self-sufficient. Think of yourself as a successful businessman.
"This..." I didn't react at once, and the words I could react in an instant were not suitable to be spoken. Zhao Kai on the side quickly smoothed things over: "Uncle, I'll pour you a glass of wine. Xiaoli told me about your drinking capacity. I drank a little less today.”
Yang Yali quickly got up and joined Zhao Kai, picking up the wine bottle and pouring wine for her third uncle.
"Xiao Li, third uncle will come to Songjiang in the spring. You are not alone here. Third uncle will develop here in the future." Yang Zhiping, who smiled with squinting eyes, certainly would not ruin the scene, and his niece would give him a step to take advantage of the situation. Come down, but he doesn't mind saying a few words. Your family just runs a fruit and vegetable supermarket, so there is no need to be crazy.
There are also people in Yang Yali's family who praise her. It's not that they have much malice, nor do they have to compare themselves with each other. They just feel that Zhao Fenghua's words just now were meant to show off. Everyone laughed and talked, not to create conflicts, but there are many things here. One or two words of "rebuke", if you care, you care, if you don't care, don't care.
"Xiaoli and his third uncle will come over in the spring to work on projects with the big boss. He may have to take root here in the future..."
Developers are nice to hear, but contractors are not. If you switch to engineering, it will be more general but more mysterious, and you will have some packaging for yourself.
Wei Tao also stood up, followed the rhythm of Zhao Kai and Yang Yali, and poured wine for another table. He showed the attitude of the junior at the table waiting for the boss. Looking at his appearance, he also felt that finding such a young man to come was just to serve him. Everyone poured wine and helped run errands when needed. They really didn't take the 'Mr. Wei' they heard before seriously.
The meal was not a happy one, but it could also be called harmonious and stable. Everything that needed to be discussed was discussed. Although Zhao Fenghua seemed to be bragging and showing off, it was true that the conditions of their family were definitely good, and the two young people It's a free love. Zhao Fenghua went into business and Zhou Xingrong worked in a public institution. He bought a new house near his parents' home. He didn't have to live with his parents-in-law, but after having children, his parents-in-law, especially his mother-in-law, were not busy with work in the public institution and could help take care of the children.
Although the job may not be interesting, most young people nowadays are like this. They don’t have a stable job and their family conditions are good. Zhao Kai is also a simple and honest child. These conditions are already difficult to find with a lantern. That small episode, The past has passed, and the atmosphere quickly got up after changing glasses. No one drank too much. After the meal, Zhao Kai took his family to play in the 'Natural Residence' ecological resort, picking strawberries, and playing with dogs. Pull sledges, make ice sculptures, and play some of the ice and snow sports provided by the villa.
Nearly thirty members of the two families came out of the private room and walked outside.
Facing them, a group of people also just got off the car and walked inside.
Yang Zhiping's eyes lit up when he saw the familiar figure, and he quickly left his side and hurried up to meet him.
"General Manager, Brother Hai."
Guan Chunliang hesitated for a moment. He looked familiar and didn't recognize it at first sight. The middle-aged man following him asked first, "Why are you here?"
Seeing the boss's hesitant expression, I knew that he had not remembered this contractor who joined because of his connections: "Yang Zhiping, he leads people to do our plumbing work."
"Oh, hello." Guan Chunliang took the initiative to reach out his hand. Yang Zhiping extended his hands to shake, and then answered the question of 'Brother Hai': "I am a niece of my family, and I will get engaged today. Mr. Guan, Brother Hai, is also here for dinner. Which room is it in? I have to go over and have a toast later."
This is not to be rude, this toast has two meanings. One is to actually go and toast, get a bottle or two of good wine, and add color to the table. No matter whether you are the host or the guest, you have a face. Another toast also comes with paying the bill in advance, which is a behavior chosen only by superiors and inferiors.
"Okay, come over for a drink or two later." Brother Hai accepted him. This is not something you can just pay for if you want to. It also depends on whether the other person is willing to accept your favor.
"Wei Tao." Guan Chunliang looked through Yang Zhiping at the crowd behind him and spoke proactively.
