"Cousin, why didn't you tell me about this earlier?"
"I...I was too busy and forgot." Zhang Bin scratched his head, "Xiaofan, what should I do now?"
"Be patient and don't be impatient."
Although Ye Fan also felt that the other party's identity was a bit tricky, it was not to the point of panic.
While he was talking, Zhou Wenxiong walked up to him and looked at Ye Fan and his family playfully.
"Isn't this the son of the eldest sister of the old Zhang family? I heard that your business in Binhai is very big. Why didn't you invite a few friends over this time? I see that your place is full of ordinary people from our remote villages!"
Zhou Wenxiong laughed, "Rich people are rich people, and they don't even charge money for a wedding. For those who don't know, I thought you were holding a charity party!"
"None of your business?" Ye Fan was too lazy to pay attention.
Seeing Ye Fan's cold expression, Zhou Wenxiong couldn't help but feel extremely angry, "Young man named Ye, this is not Binhai, please be more honest!"
"You domineering silly dog, our accounts haven't been settled yet, don't worry, you will be in trouble soon." Ye Fan shrugged his shoulders and ignored Zhang Bin's reminding gaze.
Zhou Wenxiong was furious, "If you dare, say it again?!"
"Can't you understand people?" Ye Fan laughed, "If I were you, I would cherish the last bit of time with my family!"
"Ye Fan, are you threatening Mayor Zhou?" Zhou Wenying put her hands behind her back and frowned: "If you make rude remarks again, I will prosecute you for intimidation!"
"Whatever." Ye Fan grinned indifferently, and then smiled at Zhang Bin and others: "Uncle, second uncle, cousin, please send the guests to the hall on the second floor. It's almost time to start the banquet."
Zhang Bin was stunned, "Xiaofan, but the guests in the box haven't arrived yet!"
"They came here in the morning. I just asked them for help with something, so that's about it." Ye Fan smiled.
At this time, the master of ceremonies hurried in from outside the door, holding a gift list in his hand: "Mr. Ye, this is a congratulatory gift from several guests. The things have been carried home. Have you seen it?"
"No need." Ye Fan waved his hand and smiled at the host: "You take it upstairs to my mother and ask her to put it away. There are some things I can't have."
"Oh, yes, yes." The master of ceremonies glanced at the items on the gift list, trembling with fear.
Zhou Wenxiong snorted disdainfully: "My surname is Ye, didn't you say you won't accept gifts? Why is there such a long gift list? Who gave it to me?"
"Are you curious?" Ye Fan narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Of course!"
Zhou Wenxiong laughed loudly: "All the respectable people in the village are at my place! I really want to know what those poor, poor people you invited can give me!"
"Is it?"
When Ye Fan saw most of the guests, they had gone to the second floor. Except for Zhang Bin and a few younger siblings, there were no elders present.
"In that case, then I will fulfill your wish."
"OK!"
Zhou Wenxiong and Zhou Wenying looked at each other, and after getting approval from their eldest brother, they asked for the two singing microphones at the door of their hall.
Then, he handed the microphone to the emcee's hand and said, "It's so boring to just watch. Let the emcee tell everyone!"
As he spoke, Zhou Wenxiong took another microphone, smiled "Hey, hey" and waved to the guests in his hall.
"Dear fellow villagers, come and take a look, the old Zhang family is going to sing a ceremony!
Sister Zhang’s son is a well-known businessman in Binhai. Let’s open our eyes and come over to listen to the gift list he received. How is it different from the one in Dayun Township?”
Zhou Wenxiong shouted happily.
The guests inside got up one after another and came to the door of the hall.
The commotion downstairs was so loud that the guests on the second floor were also disturbed, and the Zhang family hurriedly rushed down.
The uncle's head was still wrapped in a bandage. When he heard Zhou Wenxiong's arrogant shouts, he suddenly became very angry.
"Zhou Wenxiong, you clearly know that our old Zhang family will not accept gifts this time, why are you shouting!"
Although Ye Fan did not accept gifts, few of his relatives and friends came to congratulate him empty-handed. However, most of the guests gave him eggs, fruits, milk and other small items for visiting relatives and friends.
If these gift lists were read out, the old Zhang family would be humiliated in Dayun Township.
Zhou Wenxiong was determined to make the Zhang family look bad, and he laughed loudly: "Zhang Dongqiang, fellow villagers, please don't do this to me.
The reputation of your old Zhang family has been ruined by your son a long time ago. If you accept gift money, I guess not many people will come, right?
Haha... you are pretending to be fat, why are you so loud?!"
"You!!!" The uncle was furious.
"Would you like to hear the gift list I received first?"
Zhou Wenxiong glanced at his uncle disdainfully, asked the young man singing the ceremony for a red book, raised a microphone and said loudly: "Dayun Township, Donglai Supermarket Chen Baiqun, gift money of 8,888 yuan!
"
"Wow!"
Everyone looked around and saw a middle-aged man dressed as a small boss. His face was rosy and he felt very respectable.
"Dayun Township, husband and wife pawn gold and silver to Mr. and Mrs. Xi Shuimeng, gift money of 8,888 yuan!"
"Dayun Township, Liguang Furniture Zhao Qing, gift money of 8,888 yuan!"
Zhou Wenxiong read a dozen names in a row, all of them were prominent figures in Dayun Township, and their gifts ranged from 8,800 to 6,660.
He deliberately disgusted the Zhang family, in order to show the people of Dayun Township how popular he, the township head, was among the masses.
The faces of everyone in the Zhang family were ashen, and even the guests on the second floor were extremely embarrassed.
It's not that they can't afford gifts, but the eldest sister of the Zhang family doesn't want them, so they bring some small gifts to celebrate.
But Zhou Wenxiong deliberately wanted to disgrace his family members, and those who drank wine also had a disgraceful face.
There is no harm without comparison. Now it seems that they are lower than Zhou Wenxiong's customers and stingy.
Suddenly, the atmosphere at the township chief's banquet was high, while the Zhang family's banquet was depressing and embarrassing.
"Have you finished reading?" Ye Fan had no expression on his face. He took the microphone from the emcee's hand and said calmly: "Chief Zhou is very good at making money. There are so many fools rushing to give you money."
Zhou Wenxiong's expression froze and he shouted angrily: "Zhang family, don't talk nonsense!
Gifts come and go, as is human nature, they are all my friends, and sending generous gifts shows that they have deep feelings for me. Don’t be dissatisfied, if you have the ability, see who is the better person between me and your Zhang family!"
"Are you sure?" Ye Fan smiled half-heartedly.
"Of course!" Zhou Wenxiong responded tit-for-tat, "Although this method is very vulgar, we are all vulgar people. If you don't dare, don't be so shameless here!"
"Originally, I didn't want to make things worse on this special day. Since you took the initiative to be tough with me, I don't have anything to say."
Ye Fan smiled lightly and returned the microphone to the emcee: "Read it out!"
"well!"
When the host saw the tense situation on both sides, it was ridiculous that the mayor was still so complacent. He was really a frog in the well!
"call!"
The master of ceremonies suppressed the envy in his heart and said loudly: "Mr. Luo from Liukou County, I would like to present you with a gift of 888,888 yuan, as well as six catties, six liang, and ten thousand pure gold ornaments, and six sets of precious jewelry.
Six paintings and calligraphy by famous people, wishing Mr. Ye and Mrs. Ye a happy marriage for a hundred years!"
"..."
As soon as he finished speaking, all the guests on the two floors were stunned, and the whole hotel fell silent instantly.
The master of ceremonies then said: "Mr. Zhu from Liukou County, I will give you a gift of 666,666 yuan and a villa in Huashhu Community in Liukou County. I wish Mr. Ye and Mrs. Ye a happy life!"
"...Don't...villa?!"
Zhou Wenxiong was immediately shocked.
Huashhu Community is the most expensive community in Liukou County, with an average price of more than 10,000 yuan, and there are only 18 villas in it, each of which can be sold for at least 5 million!
Although it cannot be compared with Nanjiang, the provincial capital, it is already very scary in a small county.
"Mr. Jiang from Liukou County, I will give you a gift of 666,666 yuan and a luxury car for traveling. I wish Mr. and Mrs. Ye will have a son soon!"
After only three people sang the ceremony, Zhou Wenxiong's banquet guests became lifeless.
What is a gap? It’s just that, and it’s not even a little bit!
A congratulatory gift from a friend is enough to outshine all the guests attending the 100-day banquet.
Zhou Wenxiong remained silent and looked at his elder brother dully.
Zhou Wenying's face was ashen and he was so heavy that he was almost dripping with water.
"From the Zhang family, it seems that you have been prepared for it!" Zhou Wenying smiled coldly, "In order to regain face, this gift list was sent to others, right?"
"Deputy County Magistrate Zhou, if I were you, just keep your mouth shut." Ye Fan looked at Zhou Wenying calmly, "If you have anything to say, please leave it to the bureau to speak slowly."
"Oh, that's not a bad tone." Zhou Wenying crossed her arms, "Since you know that I am the deputy county magistrate, I want to see what qualifications you have to let others check me!"
"I don't have the qualifications, but they do." Ye Fan chuckled and pointed to a dozen cars driving into the hotel from a distance.
The cars parked neatly in front of the hotel, and a group of middle-aged people walked out, led by a bald man in a suit.
Zhou Wenying's heart skipped a beat, "Mr. Luo...Mr. Zhu, Mr. Jiang?! You...why are you here?"
With that said, he hurriedly came forward to greet him.
"Isn't this Deputy County Magistrate Zhou?" Fatty Luo laughed strangely a few times, and suddenly his face turned serious: "Please move out of the way."
"ah?"
Zhou Wenying didn't know what was going on.
Fatty Luo and others were impatient, pushed him away, and walked straight towards Ye Fan.
"Mr. Ye, congratulations, congratulations!"
"Mr. Ye, Mrs. Ye, let's shamelessly ask for a wedding drink. It doesn't matter, right?"
"Mr. Ye and Mrs. Ye are so talented and beautiful, they are a match made in heaven!"
Dong Yuejun only recognized Fatty Luo and nodded to them with a smile.
Ye Fan smiled and waved his hand, "Everyone, the box is ready, please come!"
"Okay, then I won't disturb Mr. Ye."
Fatty Luo said hello and led the others to the second floor.