Different from ordinary banquets, wedding banquets have obvious characteristics.
That is, unlike all the guests, the two families who are getting married are very happy, but from the parents to the newlyweds, it is extremely hard. It can be said that they are tired and hungry, holding the wine glass, and "drinking" the meal.
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Because no matter how good the food and wine on the banquet are, they don't have much chance to taste it. Instead, they have to devote all their energy to dealing with favors and politeness.
Fortunately for Yang Weifan and Zhou Manna's fathers, they had higher status after all. Apart from the distinguished guests at the head table, older relatives of the two families, some close friends and old comrades who had shared hardships, there were only guests who really needed them to toast and express their thanks in person.
Not too much.
But it is enough to deal with the toasts and congratulations that others take the initiative to do. At least you can't keep a cold face, right? That kind of smile that can't be stopped and can't be relaxed is almost enough to cause facial spasms.
The mothers of Yang Weifan and Zhou Manna were even more uneasy. The relatives, friends and main interpersonal networks of the two families relied on them to introduce and introduce Yang Weifan and Zhou Manna.
This is Uncle Xu from the Bincheng Naval Academy, that is Uncle Wang from the Shanghai Municipal Committee, this is Commander Zhao from the Beijing Military Region, and that is Chief of Staff Du from the General Staff. There is also Principal Liu from the National Party School, General Post Politics
Secretary Hu from the General Logistics Department, Aunt Li from the Health Department of the General Logistics Department, Aunt Chen from the Finance Department of the General Logistics Department...
These extremely complicated official positions and titles all depend on the brains of Moody and Mrs. Zhou to weigh, sort, and introduce them to the new couple without any mistakes.
This kind of memory and judgment is probably close to superpowers in the eyes of ordinary people. It must be said that being a competent wife of an official is not an easy task.
As for the two protagonists, they are of course the most tiring. Not to mention their respective preparations and wedding procedures before, after the banquet actually started, the bride and groom had to go to the sixty banquet tables one by one.
Although some people are particularly good at thinking about others, such as Yang Weifan’s cheap “teacher”—General Secretary Hu. He took the initiative to call on everyone to raise a toast together, sparing Yang Weifan and Zhou Manna the “hard work” at his table.
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However, among those with prominent official positions, more people regard the toasting process of newcomers according to their status as very important. It seems that their status cannot be shown otherwise, and there is no room for any slightest neglect or slackness. This kind of good thing is only done occasionally.
There will be.
What's more troublesome is that when the uncles and aunts who have finally dealt with various officials and officials come to the young man's table, there is still an even more sweaty level to pass.
Because although there is no need to toast one by one, there are often "troublemaking" programs, which is extremely embarrassing and nervous.
Especially those "second generation" people, some of them are spoiled and spoiled and don't know how to give up when things get better. This makes newlyweds and couples extremely annoyed and distressed.
So during this process, not to mention Yang Weifan, even Zhou Manna and Ye Xuan began to recite Hong Yanwu's poems.
Because Hong Yanwu's appointment as the best man was really not for nothing. Just like Changshan Zhao Zilong in Changbanpo, he completely became the savior who saved everyone from fire and water. With his excellent adaptability, he was able to catch the enemy when the troops came, and the earth covered him when the water came.
For example, games like "Bite the Candy Bar" and "Bite the Apple" were the most popular games at that time.
Hong Yanwu specifically told Yang Weifan in advance that if he was really tired of being tormented, he could simply knock off the candies or apples and take the initiative to kiss the bride. This was the purpose of everyone anyway, and it would be over with a laugh.
Another example is "looking for things on the body". Basically, the people who make trouble rely on small things that they get from the table temporarily.
Hong Yanwu made preparations and put wine bottle caps, matches, and candy cubes in his pocket. Before the game started, he would "prescribe the right medicine" and secretly stuff the exact same things into Yang Weifan's hands and let him pretend to touch them.
After performing it in a traditional way, you can pass the test when you finally take it out.
The most amazing thing is that in order to deal with the difficulties when lighting a cigarette, Hong Yanwu also asked the hotel waiter to help and prepare a "torch".
If the person asking to light a cigarette deliberately blows out the matches over and over again, why should he be polite? He just yells, "Put on the torch!"
As a result, this trick actually cured many people! Several naughty boys ended up "burning a pig's hair on fire". They all said that this trick was too harmful!
But what's even more surprising is that there are many enemies on the same road! Among the "second generation officials", Hong Yanwu actually discovered his biggest enemy in his previous life - the "big shot".
To be honest, I just thought he looked familiar at the time. It took him a while to realize that this was his former boss.
Because the "big shot" at this time was still a thin young man in his prime, wearing a light blue Mao suit.
It was far from the time when I met him in my previous life, with his slicked-back hair, a big cigar in his mouth, and suspenders, looking like a rich and wealthy South Sea tycoon with a broad heart and a fat body.
This surprised him secretly and at the same time, he couldn't help but lament that life is full of coincidences.
For this reason, when the toasting was finally over and Hong Yanwu and Yang Weifan were sitting at the table to have something to eat, he even pointed out the "big shot" to inquire about Yang Weifan.
"This guy is a guest invited by your family? Is he close to your family?"
Yang Weifan looked at it and said he didn't recognize him, then asked Hong Yanwu what's wrong?
Hong Yanwu was at a loss for words when he was asked, but suddenly he had an idea and made a mistake.
He deliberately pretended to hesitate and whispered to Yang Weifan, "I'm telling you something, don't be angry. This guy's name is probably Quan Pengfei. I heard someone call him that when I went to the toilet just now. This
The grandson is not a special thing. At that time, he was talking nonsense to a few people inside. He actually said that the bride and the bridesmaid were definitely not "young children". The basis was that there was a gap between their legs and their buttocks were rounded.
He also boasted that he wanted to pat Ye Xuan’s mother-in-law, and he would definitely catch her! It made me so angry, and I thought to myself, why is this person so nasty! I didn’t tremble at the time, mainly because I didn’t know what his relationship was with your family..."
Yang Weifan was stunned by this nonsense. Could he not be angry? His expression changed at that time. He immediately turned to ask Zhou Manna.
As a result, after whispering, Zhou Manna was also furious, and she told Yang Weifan angrily without covering up at all.
"That's right, this kid's name is Quan Pengfei. His father's name is Quan Xiyao, from the United Front Work Department. I didn't want to invite them at first, but there is news that this kid's father will soon be appointed as the deputy minister of the United Front Work Department. I
Mom sent an invitation for my uncle’s son who works in the United Front Work Department. But I didn’t expect that this kid is a stinky gangster and dared to talk about me and Ye Zi behind our backs. I have to make him look good! I don’t care, you
You have to help me vent my anger! You also have to help Xiaoxuan vent my anger!"
Well, as soon as she said this, Xuan Ye, who was sitting next to her, also looked over. In the end, Hong Yanwu's obscene rumor really put the shit basin on Quan Pengfei's head.
Cured! Must be cured! Is it tolerable or intolerable?
Yang Weifan and Zhou Manna immediately connected the people in their circle. The "second generation" group was filled with collective indignation when they heard this. They wished they could crush this guy with "ill-intentioned" to his bones.
On this occasion, they will definitely not fight, but they will have their own officers to toast at the table. Considering that they are either political commissars or commanders of the military region, they value the power of the surname. How dare they refuse to give him this face?
Needless to say, what happened next was white, red, and beer. They took turns greeting each other. Quan Pengfei didn’t know who to offend whom, so he was forced to lie down by the endless wheel battle. Later, he was
His friend drove to the toilet and was vomiting like a human fountain.
And the most amazing thing is yet to come. Some of Quan Pengfei’s friends are really deceitful. One of the sons of the Minister of Foreign Affairs noticed something about it. He asked an acquaintance to find out the cause and effect, and actually took the initiative to come.
beg for mercy.
The boy said that Quan Pengfei did ask them about Ye Xuan's situation, but they were all tight-lipped and didn't tell any news. None of this had anything to do with them, it was Quan Pengfei who brought the blame on himself for being a rogue.
Come on, don’t you deserve your misfortune! You betrayed me by a bad friend, and you’re still convinced!
Hong Yanwu's joy came from the bottom of his heart. He actually wanted to say a few words to the "big shot" personally.
"Oh, Brother Nian, we haven't seen each other for two or three years. Now that we have met, we are in this situation. Fate is a bit unfair. Should I blame you for bullying you, bullying you, or bullying you?
What? I’m so damn sorry. I guess there’s not much hope for you to climb into the Ye family again. Things are changing, and this is fate. Just accept it..."
It's a pity that the unconscious Quan Pengfei was quickly put into the car by his driver. Quan Xiyao had to leave the table early to take him home. I'm afraid he would inevitably scold his son in the car, "No."
"Get out".
Therefore, Hong Yanwu's beautiful wish can only be imagined out of thin air.
But I have to say one more thing, even though Hong Yanwu was so ruthless in cheating people behind his back, in this life, Quan Pengfei’s little seedling of love had not even broken ground yet, and he was asked to pour it to death with a pot of boiling water. But in this matter
, but it is not his grandson’s place.
What's really wicked is that he harms others without benefiting himself. He won't let others get the good cabbage, and he won't want it himself.
After the wedding banquet ended that day, Xuan Ye specifically talked to him once. It meant that she still wanted to be with him. She felt that "Tang Xin'er" might not come back.
But as for him, he was still a man of heart. He told Xuan Ye with certainty that even if "Tang Xin'er" would not come back, he would not choose her. He could treat Xuan Ye as his sister and his friend. However, he could never go any further.
He said that once a person has a person in his heart, he cannot fill it with anyone else.
Of course this is the truth! But it is also very heartbreaking! Because if it were not so, why would Xuan Ye put down her precious self-esteem and promises and approach him again and again?
But after this time she would never do it again, her eyes were filled with sad tears, and she was completely disappointed by repeated encounters with the wall.
Because of this, Zhou Manna noticed something and even complained to Yang Weifan after she returned.
She said that Xuan Ye seemed to be interested in Hong Yanwu. However, Hong Yanwu didn't seem to be happy despite the blessings, which made Xuan Ye feel very bad when she went home. She was obviously trying to get a high ranking, so why bother? Are you stupid?
Unexpectedly, Yang Weifan glared at her. He said she didn't understand anything and knew nothing. He told her that Hong Yanwu already had a girlfriend, who was prettier than Xuan Ye. And people also knew that the family gap was too big.
Ye Xuan is fine, so I won’t agree.
Then she warned Zhou Manna with a serious face. She said that the marriage was done, and she would never be allowed to interfere with her work or speak ill of her friends. Especially to Hong Yanwu!
Of course Zhou Manna was angry. Her temper was such that she could not bear the slightest bit of grievance. Being scolded by Yang Weifan in just one sentence made her lose face.
But the power of love turned her off. She thought about it being her wedding night. After all, she had to compromise and put on a smile to coax Yang Weifan.
Hey, what else can I say? Feelings are not equal. I’m afraid whoever loves more deeply will be hurt more deeply.