In terms of age, Director Yuan is the oldest of the guests present, followed by Section Chief Hou, and the rest are all young people. However, Director Yuan is the witness and Section Chief Hou is the officiant. They have all taken their seats, and the other guests have also found their respective seats. seat.
It was close to ten o'clock, and the waiter brought three guests. The young man walking in front greeted him as he entered, "Hey, everyone is here. Are we not late?"
Hearing the voices, everyone looked towards the door and saw two men and one woman walking over. The three guests were Fang Hanmin's high school classmate Lu Hui, the older one was Fang Hanmin's old friend Liu Jiansheng, and the young and beautiful one behind Madam, she is Fang Hanmin’s classmate Yu Dongmei.
Among the guests who arrived first, except Lao Hou who knew Liu Jiansheng, no one else knew the three new guests. Even the bride Song Yuping only knew Yu Dongmei. It was the first time for him, Lu Hui and Liu Jiansheng to meet.
Fang Hanmin was very familiar with these three guests, but Yu Dongmei's appearance surprised him. He didn't notify Yu Dongmei at all. Why was she here? Isn't this guy here to cause trouble?
Fang Hanmin and Song Yuping came forward to greet them and introduced Song Yuping to the guests. When they were introduced to Yu Dongmei, she said coldly: "You don't need to worry, Yuping and I have known each other for a long time." These words were obviously ambiguous. His emotions made Fang Hanmin feel a chill.
During the exchange of greetings, they learned that Lu Hui and Liu Gong took the same bus in the morning and arrived at the city long-distance bus station at around nine o'clock in the morning. The two of them met Yu Dongmei again in the hotel lobby. In fact, it was Lu Hui yesterday. It was agreed with Yu Dongmei on the phone.
Seeing the newly arrived guests standing there, Director Yuan reminded: "Hanmin, please take a seat, and then explain to everyone."
When Fang Hanmin came to his senses, he realized that there was one missing dining chair because Yu Dongmei's arrival was not considered in the original plan. While he asked the guests to take their seats, he asked the waiter to add a dining chair and a set of tableware.
After listening to Fang Hanmin's introduction to the three new guests, Director Yuan asked Liu Jiansheng, who was already seated, to move his seat and said, "You are the noble person in Fang Hanmin's life. You have introduced such an outstanding young man to work in the Red Star Pharmaceutical Factory, and your qualifications are also Very old, that seat is specially reserved for you, please sit over there."
"Director Yuan, you're too generous. It doesn't matter where I sit." Liu Gong declined.
"It's different. You are the honored guest today, and only you can sit in that seat."
Old Liu still wanted to be polite, so his brother-in-law, Section Chief Hou, said, "Jiansheng, just follow Director Yuan's instructions and go sit there."
At half past ten, Lao Hou looked at his watch and asked Director Yuan: "Old leader, the time is up, shall the ceremony begin?"
"The master ordered ten and a half, exactly. Let's start now."
As the officiant, Lao Hou made a few opening remarks and expressed warm congratulations to Fang Hanmin and Song Yuping on their wedding on behalf of the guests! Later, he asked Director Yuan to witness the marriage of the two newlyweds.
Lao Yuan opened the marriage certificate in his hand, read it word for word, and sent his warm blessings to the two newlyweds!
The brief ceremony ended in less than ten minutes. Director Yuan stacked the two marriage certificates together and handed them to Fang Hanmin. Then he took out a red envelope from his pocket and said, "Hanmin, it is an honor to attend your wedding to Teacher Song Yuping. This It’s a piece of my mind, please accept it.”
Fang Hanmin was caught off guard by Lao Yuan's move, because he had never thought of accepting a gift! "Director Yuan, we just want you and a few colleagues and friends to witness our marriage and have a casual meal. It's not appropriate for you to do this."
"Didn't I say it? This is my opinion. There is nothing appropriate or inappropriate. I understand what you mean. You have to pay attention to the impact. I understand this, but your scope has been narrowed down enough. Just these few What impact can it have on an individual?"
Seeing that Lao Yuan's hand holding the envelope was still raised in front of Fang Hanmin, the situation was very embarrassing. Lao Hou advised: "It's such a small scope, so don't worry about it. Director Fang, just accept everyone's thoughts." ." After saying that, Lao Hou also took out a red envelope from his body and handed it to Fang Hanmin.
"Yes! A little kindness from friends won't have any bad influence." Everyone said in unison.
For such an occasion, all the guests came prepared. Jiao Tiehui also took out a red envelope from his body, stood up and handed it to Fang Hanmin, "Director Fang, congratulations!"
Lu Hui walked up to Fang Hanmin and put the red envelope into Fang Hanmin's hand, "Congratulations to the old squad leader! This is a little bit of my heart."
Liu Jiansheng took Fang Hanmin's hand and said emotionally: "Hanmin, I have been looking forward to drinking your wedding wine for more than ten years, and finally I have waited for this day. Today is your big day, and I am so happy for your wedding." Sending you my heartfelt blessings!" After saying that, Lao Liu stuffed the red envelope directly into Fang Hanmin's jacket pocket.
Although the traveler did not have a deep impression of Liu Jiansheng, the host was sincerely grateful to him. The couple hugged each other tightly, and Fang Hanmin said affectionately: "Liu Gong, thank you!"
While the male guest was chatting with Fang Hanmin, Yu Dongmei took Song Yuping's hand and left her seat, "Yuping, let me tell you something."
When the two came to the door, Song Yuping asked doubtfully: "Sister Dongmei, what can I do for you?"
Yu Dongmei took out a red envelope from the bag she carried with her, "Congratulations! This represents my heart, please accept it."
Of course Song Yuping knew that Yu Dongmei's feelings were for Fang Hanmin, "Sister Dongmei, on behalf of Hanmin, I thank you! But it would be nice if you gave it to him directly!"
Yu Dongmei said expressionlessly: "He didn't invite me to your wedding, and I don't want to talk to him!" Because she wasn't invited, Yu Dongmei was angry!
It turned out that after receiving the notice from Fang Hanmin the day before yesterday, Lu Hui immediately contacted Yu Dongmei and asked her to designate a meeting place so that they could attend Fang Hanmin's wedding together.
"Fang Hanmin is getting married?" Yu Dongmei was surprised that she was not invited. Fang Hanmin is so heartless!
Although she was angry, Yu Dongmei remained calm to avoid being laughed at by Lu Hui. She decided to show up uninvited and agreed to meet Lu Hui in the hotel lobby.
Yu Dongmei was very angry. She didn't expect Fang Hanmin to do this. He was the one who proposed breaking up and said they couldn't be lovers or friends. Could it be that he had completely forgotten what he said?
Although the two have nothing to do with each other now, they were still classmates in high school, and Yu Dongmei believed it was true and did treat Fang Hanmin as a friend after the breakup. Otherwise, she would not have found someone to help Song Yuping when she was transferred. , is this how you, Fang Hanmin, treat your friends?
Fang Hanmin did something wrong in this matter. When discussing the invitation of guests a few days ago, Song Yuping specifically mentioned Yu Dongmei. However, Fang Hanmin felt that she was easily emotional and was afraid that she would not be calm and make a move that would embarrass everyone, so she decided to She was not invited, but Fang Hanmin forgot to tell Lu Hui, so he told Yu Dongmei the matter in a blink of an eye, making her very angry.
Seeing Yu Dongmei's angry look, Song Yuping also felt sorry, "Sister Dongmei, Fang Hanmin doesn't think things through well. Don't be as knowledgeable as him."
"I'm too lazy to pay attention to him. To tell you the truth, I came here uninvited today. It's all for you. It has nothing to do with him. Just accept this." Yu Dongmei stuffed the red envelope into Song Yuping's hand.
"Thank you, Sister Dongmei! Then don't be angry. Several leaders from their unit are here. Please don't embarrass him too much."
"Yuping, where are you thinking? Am I, Yu Dongmei, so ignorant? That is to say, Fang Hanmin thinks that I am not rational enough. In fact, I am very calm. The grudge with Fang Hanmin has been settled long ago. After all, I had a fight with his classmate, and I am here today. , just to witness your marriage, nothing else. Don’t worry, I won’t turn the table over.”
Yu Dongmei and Song Yuping seemed to have a lot to say, but Director Yuan greeted them: "Two ladies, the time has come, please take a seat!"
The guests and hosts took their places, and the waiter began to serve the dishes. Because there was one more guest than originally planned, Fang Hanmin asked the head waiter to add two more dishes, and the table looked very rich.
There is no feast without wine. Director Yuan suggested not to be extravagant and just drink any local famous wine. Fang Hanmin insisted on drinking Wuliangye. "The leaders and friends here have witnessed our wedding despite their busy schedules. Song Yuping and I express our sincere gratitude! It's a little extravagant." This is also our intention.”
Although the banquet table seemed lonely, the significance of wedding wine still had to be reflected. The glasses of the guests and hosts were filled with wine. Fang Hanmin and Song Yuping raised their glasses together. First of all, they thanked all the guests for coming!
Then, they held wine glasses and toasted to each guest, starting from Director Yuan. When he arrived in front of Yu Dongmei, Fang Hanmin felt a little guilty, "Dongmei...thank you!"
Yu Dongmei put Fang Hanmin aside, raised her glass and touched Song Yuping's glass, "Yuping, I wish you a happy marriage and a happy marriage for a hundred years!" After saying that, she took a sip herself.
Fortunately, the other guests' attention was not here and they did not see this scene. Otherwise, Fang Hanmin would be a little embarrassed. He knew that Yu Dongmei was unhappy, so he smiled awkwardly and said, "Then you eat well and drink well."
"Thank you! You don't have to worry about it, Yuping. You can go take care of other guests." Yu Dongmei said coldly.
After walking around in a circle, Fang Hanmin and Song Yuping returned to their seats. After three rounds of drinking, everyone seemed more casual, and there were more topics for chat. Director Yuan asked: "Hanmin, your wedding is so simple. Do you still have to go back to your hometown to take care of things?"
"Director Yuan, this is our official wedding. Not only will we not go back to our hometown for the time being, we will not go back to our hometown to organize it in the future." Fang Hanmin said with certainty.
"Don't your parents have any objections? Rural people are very particular about this."
"I definitely have opinions. My father has always advocated that we go back to our hometown to get married, but every time we go back and forth, it takes ten or eight days to get it done. How can Song Yuping and I have that time? In addition, I am also disgusted with the customs and habits in the countryside. .So, we decided to organize the happy event in a new way and not do those formal things."
"You are older and marry later. Logically speaking, the company should give you a few more days of wedding leave. It is enough time to go back to your hometown. However, Director Fang wears many hats and is extremely busy all day long. I am afraid that he will not stop taking vacations." Hou, the head of the human resources department, was well aware of Fang Hanmin's situation.
"Well, it is also a new trend to organize happy events and change customs. However, the work of the unit is indeed inseparable. You and I are not the same at that time. I am only responsible for the administrative management of the entire factory. You, the factory director, also As the director of the technical center, he has more technical development matters than administrative management of the entire factory. It is really impossible to spare ten days and eight days to go back to his hometown." Director Yuan understood Fang Hanmin's situation very well.
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The wedding banquet lasted for more than two hours. The local guests went home. Liu Jiansheng and Lu Hui were also preparing to go to the long-distance bus station to take a bus back. Fang Hanmin persuaded them to stay: "I have booked a hotel for you. Don't leave today. Go in the afternoon." Rest in the hotel, then go to my house for dinner in the evening and try Song Yuping’s cooking skills.”
