RNP Page 78
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[Wang Liying is grateful to the host; her luck score increases by 500!]
Hearing the laughter coming from the He family.
Other families had joyful laughter and laughter of blessings, but their laughter was mocking.
Madam Jia was furious.
But this is just the beginning.
When they saw the people who had come to sit in the seats, they wished they could drive them away.
These people were carrying washbasins or spittoons; not a single person was carrying a thermos.
When it came time to eat, the whole family, young and old, six or seven people in total, came together.
One gift of money, and the whole family comes to eat.
Isn't this going to bankrupt them?!
As soon as they sat down at the table, they ate like they were starving ghosts reincarnated.
Let's eat our fill!
No one at the table spoke; the only sound was the smacking of lips.
The table was packed full, with more than a dozen people.
Adults and children alike sat at the table.
Jia Zhangshi prepared a total of six tables.
On average, two people share one dish.
Although they were all just radishes and cabbages, in her eyes, they were good enough.
When the children saw that there were no stools, they simply stood and ate.
Seeing that there were no chopsticks, they simply took chopsticks from their own home.
When they see the food, they don't care about any rules, or who starts eating first and who starts eating later.
Pick up any food you see.
The whole scene was practically a chopstick fight!
The adults were not to be outdone; as soon as the dishes were served, they kept piling food into their own bowls.
If they didn't all know each other, they would have loved to have the plate placed in front of them and enjoy it all by themselves.
Jia Dongxu was stunned.
How many days have these people gone without food?
This isn't a place to sit and enjoy the feast; it's clearly a place to be exploited by the wealthy.
"Mom, isn't there a little too little food? I just ate every single one I liked."
"I really overestimated them. I thought it would just be the couple, but it turns out they brought their whole family. The adults in these families are really outrageous. Don't they know how to control their children?"
Jia Dongxu quickly pulled her aside.
"Stop talking. We're already here, we can't just turn them away."
“I just counted, and none of the families gave more than 50 cents as a gift. If 50 cents is enough for six or seven people to eat, we’ll lose everything.”
"Luckily, Huai Ru's family didn't come. If they had, they would have eaten even more."
"Dinner is almost ready. Tell the kitchen to serve me a smaller portion."
When Jia Dongxu arrived at the kitchen.
Inside, pots and pans were in complete disarray.
The men who were helping him with the work were drinking around the table.
"The guests haven't finished eating yet, why are you starting to eat already?"
They also ate six dishes, exactly the same as those outside, and even more in quantity.
"You don't know this, do you? It's the rule that our chefs have to prepare a separate table for us."
What kind of chef?
They were just there to help out; all the work was done by their family before dawn.
Why should we prepare a table for them?
They didn't pay a single penny, yet they wanted to eat a whole table of food for free.
Based on this calculation, their family will definitely lose money, and a lot of money at that!
The He family, however, was completely different.
Very few people used washbasins or spittoons.
It basically starts with a thermos, then a bed sheet, and everything else is paid for.
Even people from Liujia Village and Dahuaishu Village received money.
What best represents affection?
Of course it’s money!
Since no one from the courtyard house was invited, none of the guests brought their families.
Basically, one gift is given to one guest.
Even so, they still invited a full eight tables.
The head chef was from the Lin family, and the canteen staff from the steel rolling mill worked as assistant chefs.
That dish was absolutely delicious, with perfect color, aroma, and taste!
Sha Zhu led a group of people to help out in the kitchen.
He Yushui and Wang Lizhen led a few girls to help carry the plates.
Everything is in order.
Li Huaide, who had originally agreed to go to the Jia family's house, saw Director Zhang, Director Ma, and Secretary Liu invited by the He family.
They didn't even enter the Jia family's house, but went straight to the He family's house.
Furthermore, they prepared a special gift for He Hongyang.
"You must be He Yuzhu's brother. Although you didn't come to our factory, the news of you being in the newspaper has already spread throughout our factory."
"Director Li, you're too kind. You must eat and drink well today. I've prepared some fine wine."
"I didn't expect you to know Secretary Liu. It seems I came to the right place today. Your brother works in our factory and is like family to us. I will definitely keep his promotion in mind."
Although Li Huaide was being polite, He Hongyang knew that he was only doing so because of Secretary Liu.
Today is a perfect opportunity.
Now that we've met, let's get this matter settled.
I handed him a pack of cigarettes.
"Since Director Li says so, then I thank you in advance. After he is officially appointed, I will treat you properly at Zuixianlou."
"Then you must invite Secretary Liu."
"no problem."
Hearing that he agreed, Li Huaide thought happily, "It seems I should get along with He Hongyang more in the future. I didn't expect him to know so many people."
Yi Zhonghai saw him arrive.
They rushed over to greet us: "You've finally arrived! We've been waiting for you over there."
"Didn't you see I was talking to He Hongyang?"
Yi Zhonghai immediately lost face.
However, he is the leader and the officiant for today's wedding, so he has to invite him over no matter what.
"You're Jia Dongxu's officiant. A seat has been prepared for you. Go over and say a few words."
He glanced at the Jia family.
All that could be seen on their table were empty plates, and the people there seemed to be hungry, all of them peering toward the kitchen.
Looking at their clothes, it's clear they've never seen the world.
He's the director of a steel rolling mill, how could he sit with these people?
Besides, he also had to toast Secretary Liu.
If we leave the He family now, wouldn't that be too disrespectful to him?
"I'm having a banquet at the He family's house today, you should go back."
Yi Zhonghai panicked immediately.
How can something that was agreed upon be changed so easily?
It would be too embarrassing to slink back like this.
Almost everyone in the courtyard is here now. He had already promised that he would definitely invite Director Li.
But now that people have arrived, they are not going to his place!
"Director Li, you can just go over and say a few words. I've already prepared cigarettes for you."
As he spoke, he took out a cigarette and tried to light it for him.
Li Huaide didn't even glance at it.
His cigarettes were far inferior to He Hongyang's.
Besides, who gives someone a cigarette? Do they think he's someone from a traditional courtyard house who can be easily dismissed?
I didn't give him a friendly look back then...
"Old Yi, you're a veteran worker in the factory, how can you not understand something this simple? I'm a guest invited by the He family, how can I go to the Jia family?"
He thought he was a three-year-old child.
The He family clearly didn't invite him, and he had promised to do so before.
Just about to speak.
He Hongyang intercepted the conversation.
“I did invite Director Li, so please don’t bother him. If there’s anything, go to the factory to talk about it. What kind of talk is this here?”
"Director Li, everyone is still waiting inside. Let's take our seats quickly."
Li Huaide didn't even glance at Yi Zhonghai, and followed He Hongyang inside.
Let's just leave him here and ignore him.
He simply didn't know what to do.
It's all He Hongyang's fault. He must have pulled some strings behind the scenes, which is why Li Huaide didn't come.
He said indignantly, "Hmph, trying to outdo me? No way!"
Sha Zhu, come here.
"Who do you think wants to be superior to you?"
"none of your business!"
"I saw Director Li here just now. You wouldn't be trying to outdo him, would you?"
"What nonsense are you spouting?"
“Master Yi, don’t blame me for not warning you. So many people from the steel rolling mill came to our institute today. If you say the wrong thing, the steel rolling mill will be spreading the word all over the place tomorrow.”
As soon as he finished speaking, people from the steel rolling mill crowded around him.
"What are you talking about? I just heard Master Yi saying he wanted to get the upper hand over someone."
"Director Li and He Hongyang are here. I wonder who he's referring to?"
When Yi Zhonghai heard them say that, he broke out in a cold sweat!