Li Fu's experiences in recent years made Wang Yunlin wipe her eyes and Hong Lucheng sighed.
Needless to say, the old couple felt very sad when they relived this period of time.
As for Li Fu himself, not only did he feel a lot better after recounting his experiences over the years, but he also felt a sincere emotion in his heart.
He felt that "fate" was a very mysterious thing.
Most of the time it's hard to figure out.
What you think is a blessing can turn into a disaster in the blink of an eye. But when you think there is no way out, the twists and turns are just ahead of you.
But sometimes it seems like fate.
Apart from anything else, who would have thought that when he is old, he will one day meet his old employer?
We had been separated for decades, and after such a big detour, we met again by chance. The Hong family is still the same Hong family, and their affection for him is still so deep. Not only have they not forgotten him,
On the contrary, he treated him warmly as a relative and friend.
If this cannot be said to be a divine will, and everything is deliberately arranged by God, then what other explanation is there?
So, although you will always be tormented by God, as long as you are optimistic, have clear thoughts, and practice good deeds to accumulate blessings, you are not afraid of the difficult days. There will always be a day when you can get through it.
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No, this is the current situation. Renewing the relationship with the Hong family is something he can only dream of.
For the benefits of the Hong family in the past, and for the generous treatment after the reunion. He would be happy to show the yard to the Hong family for free, without paying a penny.
But when the matter came up at the end, the Hong family went in the opposite direction. He thought he was given too much, and others thought he was given too little.
No matter how he declined, his old boss Hong Lucheng insisted on setting the salary at sixty yuan. In addition, he also gave him fifty kilograms of food stamps every month, which was very considerate.
"Old Li, do we still need to argue about these things? What's too much? If a family doesn't speak two languages, otherwise, I won't embarrass you and pretend to be fat. Besides, we also have people from rural areas.
Relatives, I can imagine the situation in your hometown. Children and grandchildren, not to mention whether you can count on them in the future, I am afraid it is inevitable for you to miss them. As long as you can have more money,
If you can help a few, you will feel more at ease."
Even the words spoken by the host’s wife were heart-warming.
"Master Li, please don't be polite. In fact, we are either hiring or asking you to do a favor, so it is just a friendship and we have not met you at all. Otherwise, you should be regarded as the boss.
'Based on the price, we have to at least double it for you. Speaking of which, we took advantage of you..."
As soon as this joke was made, not to mention everyone present was happy, even Li Fu himself laughed.
But while he was smiling, the corners of his eyes also shone brightly, which was a sign of happiness and emotion.
In his life, every day he can enjoy happiness is really connected with the Hong family...
After settling in Li Fu, the Hong family's life completely returned to its original rhythm.
However, the marriage of Hong Yanwen and Xu Chongya is getting closer. Where exactly their wedding banquet will be held has become a hotly debated issue within the Hong family these days.
The guest list of the Xu family has been preliminarily calculated, and there are about eighty or ninety people. So Hong Yanwu still wants to put it in the big restaurant.
He was quite satisfied with the "Cuihua Building" which had been renamed from "Capital Restaurant". It was a large courtyard with three entrances, and it was suitable for receiving foreign guests. How decent it was.
Or just put it at the "Capital Hotel". If we can hold a banquet for forty tables in the golden hall where the "First Banquet of the Founding of the People's Republic of China" was held, which is lined with carved dragons and pillars, then it is simply impossible.
, definitely the first in Beijing.
The only thing that can be worried about is whether "Jingcheng Hotel" and "Cuihua Building" are willing to lower their prices to do business for ordinary people these days. If that doesn't work, they can only go to "Fengzeyuan".
But this time his idea met with firm opposition from his parents.
It's not a question of money. Hong Lu admitted that the limelight was too much for him to do what he did. People must know how much they weigh. Otherwise, extreme happiness will lead to sadness, causing disasters.
The Hong family's life has improved because the national policy has been relaxed. But if you want to take the lead on Chang'an Street and want to compete with the standards of the state banquet, you are in trouble with yourself and you are simply sick.
Wang Yunlin also said that her son was impetuous. But the main point of her objection was that she believed that "happy events" lie in everyone having fun together, rather than that grandeur is good.
If you only care about extravagance, guests who have seen the world will think you are flamboyant and superficial. Guests who have never seen the world will feel uncomfortable. Even some guests with particularly poor financial conditions will have such low self-esteem that they are unwilling to come to congratulate you.
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After such a thing is done, I don’t know how many guests will feel sad and be criticized and alienated. Doesn’t that turn a good thing into a bad thing?
Today is a new society, and the word "equality" is emphasized. What's more, most of the Hong family's relatives and friends are ordinary people, so we still have to proceed from reality. The focus of things is to be festive and lively, and not to make everyone feel awkward or uncomfortable.
Comfortable.
Having said this, Hong Yanwu completely understood.
My parents want "low-key luxury". The ostentation is important, but it must be moderate and controlled within the range that everyone can happily accept.
Also, like the neighbors in the east and west courtyards, they will definitely come to congratulate them. If they really want to sit in a big restaurant, they will be really constrained. It is not as enjoyable as eating on an ordinary flowing table.
It would be difficult to do this comprehensively, because there is not enough space in Fu Rui, not even the Xu family can sit down. What’s more, changing tables from table to table is not the same, it is embarrassing and hasty...
To say that he was not slow in thinking, he immediately turned around. "Dad, Mom, do you want to do it in the old house?"
Seeing their son blurting out the words, Hong Lucheng and Wang Yunlin couldn't help but look at each other and smile.
Hong Lucheng nodded first.
"To tell you the truth, your mother and I have already discussed it. We have decided to do things in the old house. You have repaired that house well. The old courtyard wall and the old gate outside are not ostentatious. The entry and exit of guests and the entrance to welcome the bride are not eye-catching.
It doesn't matter if there is a cave inside. Moreover, the second courtyard after entering the Weeping Flower Gate was originally used for such things, so the space must be enough. Even though it is a big banquet, rich and poor alike can sit separately and gather together, isn't it?
Isn’t it good?”
Wang Yunlin took over, "Isn't that right? There is a kitchen in Anzao, and it is convenient to use the toilet. The temperature is pleasant during May Day, and it is convenient to hold banquets in the open air or in the house. The door entering the courtyard from the side can be closed whether it is closed or not.
Let’s look at it. At that time, our family can move in for a few days first, taking care of convenience. Your uncle’s family has come and they have a place to live. How suitable is this? "
Hong Yanwu also thought it was good, but he couldn't help but feel a little resentful.
"Dad, Mom, why didn't you tell me this idea earlier? It would also prevent me from thinking about it blindly."
Unexpectedly, Hong Lucheng's explanation was even more shocking.
"Hey, I really made up my mind because Lao Li is back. I have to leave this matter to you, so I'm really worried. It's fine now, and Lao Li is here again, so I can't make a mistake."
Hong Yanwu opened his mouth wide.
"Dad, haven't you and Mom already made an agreement with Uncle Li? Together, you informed me of your decision today, and it wasn't a discussion at all. Why isn't your eldest brother here? I'm the 'chief planner of marriages'
His name is a bit untrue..."
But the more dissatisfied he was, the more contemptuous his biological father became. He simply stopped using bean buns as solid food.
"It's just you? What about the general dispatcher? You don't owe me a tiny bit of heat. You, it's okay to just run around outside things now. For inside things, you and your Uncle Li should learn from each other. Be open-minded.
, ask for advice. He will tell you what to do and how to do it. That is also knowledge."
That's not all. The key is that I don't feel bad about spending his money at all.
"By the way, what about that? You take time to take Lao Li to Dashilar. In addition to buying two pairs of good clothes, the most important thing is shoes. Buy him a few pairs of cloth shoes from Buyingzhai. He will hurry up and talk to him.