Tang Qingshan was in a dilemma in the end, so he simply stopped caring about the matter, thinking that when his son came back later, he would just leave this matter to his son to handle.
So I went downstairs and chatted with a group of second leaders.
These secretaries are all famous people around the leader, and they are also the spokespersons of the leader. They are all monkey spirits. Naturally, it is difficult to talk to each other, but they only seem to be very happy.
Tang Qingshan was a straightforward person and couldn't stand this kind of atmosphere. It would be more practical to work with these leaders than to find a few old guys from the village to brag with.
So, for him, this was torture.
At twelve o'clock at noon, Li Dong came in and said, "Uncle Tang, the food has been prepared in the kitchen. Do you think we can start the banquet now?"
Tang Qingshan said: "That's done, let's prepare for the banquet."
Liu Nengzhu on the side quickly said: "Old Tang, your son hasn't come back yet, is it appropriate to open now?"
"Yeah, just wait a little longer."
"Yes, we have to wait for Mr. Tang to come back."
"Yes, yes, we have to wait."
A group of distinguished guests all said.
Tang Qingshan was depressed.
If I had known earlier, I shouldn't have let them come.
This incident made me feel very unhappy.
So just wait.
After a while, a car horn sounded outside, and then Tang Xiaobao and Yaoyao finally arrived belatedly.
"Hey, Dad, there are so many guests."
Tang Xiaobao greeted with a smile.
A group of secretaries quickly stood up and shook hands with Tang Xiaobao.
Tang Xiaobao was very unfamiliar and looked at Tang Qingshan.
Tang Qingshan pulled his son aside and whispered: "You are back. These people are secretaries of leaders in the city and county. I don't know where they heard the news, but they all came here."
"Come when you come."
"But they also gave you gifts. I told you, we will give you a birthday party for Aunt Li, but we are not allowed to accept gifts."
Tang Xiaobao said: "Dad, it's up to you to decide this matter. If you don't accept it, you won't accept it."
"They gave all the money to Mayor Liu, a total of 300,000 yuan." Tang Qingshan said in a low voice: "You can handle this matter. I tell you, you are not allowed to accept this gift. We are not short of money either.
If you collect money, the impact will be very bad."
Tang Xiaobao said casually: "Then don't accept it. Leave this matter to me. I'm not afraid of offending them."
The father and son discussed for a while, then Tang Xiaobao went over to disperse cigarettes for a group of secretaries, sat down and said straight to the point: "I heard that you all gave gifts?"
A group of secretaries looked at each other in confusion. After a while, someone finally stood up and said with a smile: "That's right. This is the tradition of our Chinese country. When you have a birthday banquet, you must pay according to your share."
"But our family doesn't have this tradition." Tang Xiaobao said sternly: "You are all close to the leader. There are no outsiders here. Let me tell you straight. Now the country has repeatedly stated that it is not allowed to hold banquets to make money. I am not a party member, but my
You still have the consciousness. You can take these portions of money back with you later. Everyone must eat well and drink well. Don’t mention other things."
"This is not okay, Mr. Tang, this is what our leader means. You can't explain it to us when we go back."
"Yes, Mr. Tang, it's not a big gift. Our leaders have said that this money is their personal property and not public funds. You don't have to worry about it at all."
"Yes, yes."
Tang Xiaobao waved his hand to interrupt everyone.
"Let me tell you, am I short of money? I don't know which leader is so generous. Ten thousand yuan should be their salary for several months, right? Don't say you can't do the job.
Go back and tell your leaders that anyone who thinks that I, Tang Xiaobao, has gone too far can come to me and I will wait for him."
sweat……
Tang Xiaobao is in a rage.
A group of people were a little embarrassed.
But no one dared to speak.
Tang Xiaobao said to Liu Nengzhu: "Mayor Liu, I will return the money to them soon, and also move all the cigarettes and alcohol away."
Liu Nengzhu was a little embarrassed.
Tang Xiaobao became unhappy and said with a straight face: "Those who came today without giving gifts are all guests. I thank you and treat them well. Anyone who wants to give gifts is looking down on me, Tang Xiaobao. I won't stay. Where should I go back?"
Where."
sweat……
This is really not nice to say.
A group of people were embarrassed.
But still no one spoke, and many people even began to change their attitudes while still laughing along with them.
Well, the atmosphere has finally eased.
Everyone agreed with Tang Xiaobao's plan.
Open the banquet.
Tang Qingshan pulled his son aside and lectured: "Why are you talking to others? Your attitude is so bad. Who can be happy?"
"That's their business, dad. Didn't I do what you said? Or can you have a better way to handle this matter?"
Tang Qingshan was stunned and speechless.
Tang Xiaobao smiled and said: "Dad, to be honest, we don't need to act based on their faces now. Think about it, if we are as poor as before, will they come?"
"Too."
"That's right, now they have to look at our faces and act, so there is no need to give them a good face at all. Besides, if they are really good officials, if they don't give gifts or come to the banquet, where will these things come from?
So, they are asking for it, they are smart."
"You are the only one with more reasons."
Tang Xiaobao smiled and said: "Dad, let's go, the banquet is about to begin. You have to drink with them later, and I will have dinner with Aunt Li."
"No, you have to accompany these guests."
"Shall I go?"
"Yes, you must be the one to go. They are here just for you."
"That's it."
Tang Qingshan said again: "By the way, a lot of people from your mother-in-law Li's family are here. You can go and propose a toast later. Don't let others make irresponsible remarks. You can't forget your roots just because you are rich now. This
But I wish you birthday to Mrs. Li."
Tang Xiaobao was stunned: "Is there anyone else from her mother's family? They haven't been around for decades, why are they here now?"
"It's not because of you."
Tang Xiaobao was ashamed, smiled bitterly and was speechless.
At one o'clock, the banquet begins.
Tang Xiaobao sat at a table with a group of secretaries.
He has a good drinking capacity, and he accompanied all the guests at the table, and then went to toast to the eldest wife's family.
Aunt Li was also at the table, her face seemed a little uncomfortable and she didn't look very happy.
The banquet lasted until four o'clock in the afternoon.
Aunt Li's family said goodbye, and Tang Xiaobao and Aunt Li saw each other off together.
A group of secretaries also left with cash and gifts.
Aunt Li took Tang Xiaobao's hand, her eyes were red, and said: "Xiaobao, I -"
She didn't even know what to say.
Tang Xiaobao smiled and said: "Auntie, we are all a family. You don't need to say anything. I understand everything. It doesn't matter."
"I'm causing trouble for you."
"It's no trouble, I'm going to provide for you until the end of your life, just think of me as your son."
Aunt Li's eyes turned red, and tears fell down in large drops.