Chinese people have always attached great importance to important events such as marriage, especially in Hong Kong, a colony with complex culture. No matter you are poor or rich, you have to make great arrangements for such a happy event as marriage.
This time, Hong Kong tycoon Shih Chi-kin’s wedding was held at the magnificent Kowloon Peninsula Hotel.
Early in the morning, the sound of firecrackers started going off outside the hotel.
The entire hotel entrance hall was decorated with lights and colorful Chinese-style red lanterns.
A red banner above: "Congratulations to Mr. Shi Zhijian, Ms. Bertie, Ms. Nie Yongqin, and Ms. Su Youwei on their happy marriage!"
One for three!
This kind of wedding ceremony is rarely seen in Hong Kong in this era.
According to lawyers from the Qing Dynasty, Hong Kong men in this era were allowed to have three wives and four concubines, and it was legal to marry multiple wives. But it was only done step by step, marrying them into the family one by one. However, it was rare for people like Shi Zhijian to marry three at one go. .
Crackling!
Another large string of firecrackers exploded at the entrance of the hotel, and the ground was covered in red.
Setting off fireworks and firecrackers in Hong Kong requires registration at the police station and can only be carried out after a certificate is issued.
Of course, a big shot like Shi Zhijian did not need to engage in these things. On the contrary, the police stations in the New Territories, Kowloon and Hong Kong Island took the initiative to bring a large truck of fireworks and firecrackers over, hoping to win the favor of the Shi family and accept these firecrackers. It's better to play it directly on the spot and get a lot of praise.
At this moment, the extra-large firecrackers just now were the "congratulatory gifts" brought by the West Kowloon Crime Squad for Mr. Shi Zhijian.
After the firecrackers were set off, another row of fireworks exploded, causing everyone around to raise their heads and look sideways, while the children cheered and applauded loudly...
"Wow, where did the West Kowloon Crime Squad get so many fireworks? They are so beautiful!"
"Yes, I didn't see them being so interested in Mr. Zeng's son's wedding last time!"
Several plainclothes men nearby whispered.
Our colleagues are enemies. They are plainclothes people from the New Territories area. We met Shi Zhijian when he opened an instant noodle factory. I hope that this time I can use Shi Zhijian's wedding to come here to seek luck and show his face. Unexpectedly, my colleagues from the West Kowloon Crime Unit... They brought over fireworks and firecrackers that were much bigger than theirs, and everyone cheered.
At the door, the butler Wangcai who was responsible for entertaining guests, the eight servants, Chen Huimin, Dasha and others couldn't help but shrug their noses.
To be honest, since five o'clock in the morning, firecrackers have been blasting in front of the hotel. To exaggerate, from Hong Kong Island to Kowloon, from the streets to the end of the street, the air is filled with the smell of burning gunpowder.
A jeep came speeding up and parked in front of the hotel.
Ding Yongqiang got out of the car with a cigarette in his mouth, lifted his belt, and looked very embarrassed.
Recently, he has been very lucky. Not only has he served as the detective of Yau Tsim Mong District 3, but he has also been favored by his boss, Gui Lao. He is like a new star in the police world, and many people have begun to fawn over him.
In contrast, Yam Darong, who used to be sharper than him, was outshone by him. Many police officers who used to fawn over "Ren Darong" began to change their direction and began to call him "Brother Qiang" before "Brother Qiang" and then "Brother Qiang".
People feel refreshed when happy events happen!
What's more, today is a big happy event for his good brother Shi Zhijian, and of course Ding Yongqiang will come to support it!
"Come here, bring out my firecrackers!" Ding Yongqiang held a cigarette in his mouth like a boss.
"Okay, Brother Qiang!"
Soon people knew why Ding Yongqiang used the word "lift"!
Four big men rolled up bundles of firecrackers as thick as a water tank and carried them down from the jeep.
Everyone around him screamed in surprise.
Even the people in West Kowloon couldn't help but open their mouths.
It’s so big!
Ding Yongqiang looked proud!
When he was a child, his family was poor and had no chance to set off firecrackers! During the Chinese New Year, he would go to other people’s houses to find the ones that hadn’t exploded, and saved them to set off together!
In order to set off these accumulated firecrackers brightly and vividly, Ding Yongqiang pulled Shi Zhijian and came up with many crooked ideas!
Cover the firecrackers with cans, light them, and then explode them into the sky!
Another method is to stuff firecrackers into cow dung, wait until a pedestrian passes by, light them secretly, and then explode them all over the ground!
Ding Yongqiang believes that the most classic method of developing firecracker explosions is to light the firecrackers and throw them into the pit while his father is squatting in the tub. Then it was wonderful. Father Ding rushed out with his pants lifted and roared: "Qiang Boy!"
Thinking of his deceased father, Ding Yongqiang shook his head, feeling slightly sad in his heart.
I had no future at the beginning, but now I have my future, but the old guy is gone!
At first, he liked to whip himself with a belt because he didn't live up to his expectations. Now, he wants him to whip him hard, but he can't.
Just when Ding Yongqiang was sighing, Chen Huimin stepped forward and took out a cigarette and handed it to Ding Yongqiang.
Ding Yongqiang had a cigarette in his mouth, but he still took the cigarette because it was today's "happy smoke."
"Where's A Jian? Why don't you see anyone else?" Ding Yongqiang blew out a smoke ring and said.
"I came back too late last night and was catching up on my sleep!"
"What time is it now, are you still catching up on sleep?" Ding Yongqiang deliberately rolled up his sleeves, revealing the brand new Rolex watch on his wrist.
"Wow, Brother Qiang, your watch is so beautiful!"
"So-so!" Ding Yongqiang said this, but his eyes were full of pride.
If the water is clear, there will be no fish.
Although Shi Zhijian told him not to be greedy, in this era and in this atmosphere, if you are really not greedy at all and are as honest as White Lotus, you will be ostracized.
Shi Zhijian also understood this, so after donating the huge sum of 5 million from Yan Xiong to Sir Mark Maliho on behalf of Ding Yongqiang, he turned a blind eye. As long as Ding Yongqiang could not do more
Just divide it.
It was rare for Ding Yongqiang to get some benefits from being in charge of a place with abundant oil and water like Yau Tsim Mong, so he immediately bought a Rolex that he had long admired.
Rumor in the world: "When you go out to hang out, you need to wear a Rolex for your watch, a Bentley for your car, and Laoste for your clothes. Otherwise, how can you look good?"
For Ding Yongqiang, because Shi Zhijian told him not to be greedy, those detectives and detectives with much lower positions than him were already rich, but he still had nothing to show for it, which made him look very embarrassed!
Now that I have got what I wanted, of course I have to show off and show off in front of Chen Huimin!
"Brother Qiang, the firecrackers have been set up. Can anyone set them off?" one of his subordinates said to Ding Yongqiang.
Ding Yongqiang glanced at the large bundle of firecrackers, held a cigarette in his mouth and said proudly: "Of course I'm here!" He held the cigarette between his fingers and blew out a puff of smoke.
Chen Huimin said: "It's such a big bundle, it might explode!" After a pause, he said, "Brother Qiang, are you here to set off cannons to congratulate, or are you here to blow up the building?"
Ding Yongqiang was startled when he heard this, and suddenly felt a little frightened.
When I was young, I was not afraid of anything, but as I got older, I became less courageous, especially now that I had just entered a high-level position and was not yet prestigious enough.
Valley ginseng
"Huimin, it's easy for you! Come on!" Ding Yongqiang generously patted Chen Huimin on the shoulder.
Chen Huimin immediately said: "It's not good, you want me to do such a majestic thing?"
"So it's an advantage for you!" Ding Yongqiang handed the cigarette to Chen Huimin, "Use this to be powerful!"
Chen Huimin took the cigarette and greeted Dasha without saying a word: "It's a bargain for you, come and take some!"
Dasha looked at the cigarette and then at the large bundle of firecrackers, "Why me?"
"Because you are stupid!"
…
The hotel entrance.
A large group of people looked eagerly at the big bundle of firecrackers on the ground! They were filled with awe!
"Dasha, are you okay?" Ding Yongqiang and Chen Huimin hid far away and shouted towards the front.
Although Dasha is called Dasha, he is not really a fool. At this moment, he is holding a cigarette in his hand and carefully gathering the fuses for the firecrackers.
After trying it a few times, he didn't dare anymore and turned back to Chen Huimin and said, "Brother Huimin, why don't you do it?"
Chen Huimin waved to him: "Come on! Light up and run faster!"
Dasha had no choice but to hold his breath and touch Yueyue to bring the cigarette butt over!
Sudden--
Crackling!
Firecrackers sound like thunder!
Dasha was so frightened that he ran away!
Everyone around them also stepped back!
"Go to the street! What is happening outside? Cannon fire, or thunder?" The owner Shi Yufeng, who was greeting guests in the hotel, glanced outside in surprise.
Papaya and Dabolian waited on her.
"Mom, I'm afraid!" Jiang Meibao, wearing a brand new floral dress, plugged her ears with her little fingers and raised her little face and said to Shi Yufeng.
Shi Yufeng saw her daughter Bao'er was so frightened that her ears were blocked, so she picked her up, patted her back and said, "Bao'er is not afraid! Cannons are being fired outside!"
Before, Shi Yufeng never dreamed that her younger brother's wedding would be so lively.
My family was poor at that time, not to mention setting off so many firecrackers. Even during the Chinese New Year, I could save whatever I could. At worst, I would pick up two or three Skywalking Monkeys and force them to eat.
But today, my younger brother’s big day, not only booked the entire Peninsula Hotel for the wedding, but also invited prominent figures in Xiangjiang to come to the banquet, such as Mr. Xu, Mr. Huo, the son-in-law of the boat chartering king, Su Wendi, and others. He had rushed over a long time ago and helped her greet the guests. Who else could receive such treatment?
After finally waiting for the earth-shaking firecrackers outside to be set off, Shi Yufeng breathed a sigh of relief, turned to ask Papaya: "Where are the three brides, are you ready? Today is our Shi family's big day, and we must not make any mistakes. !”
Papaya said naively: "I've asked about it and everything is ready. Sister Yufeng, don't worry."
Shi Yufeng nodded.
To be honest, Shi Yufeng was very worried about today's wedding. Not only did she help to buy the necessary supplies for the wedding, but she also spent a lot of money on Shi Yufeng to persuade that ghost girl Bai Ledi.
Nie Yongqin and Su Youwei are Chinese and can easily accept this Chinese-style wedding with bright red and phoenixes and rosy crowns.
Bertie is a foreigner and a member of the British Empire's aristocracy. She has believed in God since she was a child. According to their customs and traditions, major events such as weddings are held in churches.
Bertie's request was to go to St. John's Cathedral, and then wear a white wedding dress herself, and Shi Zhijian wear a white suit. The two exchanged rings and made a wedding declaration to the priest. They would never betray them regardless of whether they were rich, poor, noble, old, sick, or dead!
How could Shi Yufeng agree?
Although she is not the kind of person who is very old-fashioned and old-fashioned, but for such a big thing as marriage, where is your parents' orders and matchmaker's words, it is your turn to bargain here as a ghost girl, how can you talk about freedom of marriage?!
What's more, the minority obeys the majority, and the two brides-to-be, Nie Yongqin and Su Youwei, have nothing to say. How can you, a ghost girl, have the right to babble here?!
So, after Shi Yufeng's persuasion, both soft and hard, Miss Boletti tactfully agreed to accept this grand Chinese-style wedding.
Of course, Shi Yufeng also promised this ghost girl that she would buy a Western-style one for her in the future, so that she could show her authority in front of God!
Just as Shi Yufeng was holding Jiang Meibao to welcome the guests, Chen Xijiu and Lardboy arrived outside accompanied by Mrs. Lei Luo and Bai Yuechang.
Shi Yufeng knew the identity of the other party and hurriedly asked Xu Sanshao and Huo Dashao to accompany her there.
Xu Sanshao and Huo Dashao complained that they were here to drink, how could they become company guests?
Shi Yufeng was also depressed and yelled at Chen Huimin: "Where's A Jian? Today is his big day. If he doesn't come out to welcome guests, what is he doing hiding upstairs?"
…
Chen Huimin ran to the hotel room to find Shi Zhijian, the groom's official, and asked Shi Zhijian to go downstairs to entertain the guests according to Shi Yufeng's instructions.
Chen Huimin ran up and saw that Shi Zhijian was talking to someone.
One of them is a ghost guy, whose Chinese name seems to be "Fei Lingdu", who is the TV boss of Hong Kong Li. The other one is Hong Kong jewelry tycoon Zheng Yutong.
Chen Huimin did not dare to come forward and disturb her, so she could only wait aside until Shi Zhijian shook hands with Fei Lingdu and said goodbye, and then said a few words to Zheng Yutong. Zheng Yutong left with a smile. Chen Huimin then had the courage to step forward: "Mr. Shi,
Sister Yufeng asked you to go down, there are many guests coming!"
"I know!" Shi Zhijian smiled at Chen Huimin, turned around, walked to the big mirror, straightened his suit shirt and tie, and then said, "Have you told anyone about what happened last night?"
Chen Huimin hurriedly said: "What happened last night? I was drunk and I don't remember!"
Shi Zhijian turned around and smiled at Chen Huimin: "Amin, you are not good at lying!"
"No! I'm telling the truth!" Chen Huimin said, "I really don't remember what happened! Zhong You, I made a mistake while drinking, please punish Mr. Shi!"
Seeing Chen Huimin's honest look, Shi Zhijian's eyes flashed, and he suddenly walked over and patted Chen Huimin on the shoulder: "I'll joke with you and see if I scare you! Okay, I'm going to go down and greet the guests!"
"I'll accompany you there!" Chen Huimin secretly wiped away a cold sweat.
Last night, Mr. Shi and that demon girl spent almost the entire night, crying and howling. How could he not hear it if he wasn't deaf? Also, for some reason, that ghost Wen Zedun made Silla burst into tears!
…
The hotel entrance.
When Shi Zhijian arrived, Shi Yufeng was greeting Bai Yuechang and others.
This time Lei Luo had important things to do at Wong Chuk Hang Police Academy and could not come to congratulate Shi Zhijian in person. As his wife, Bai Yuechang brought congratulatory gifts on behalf of her husband.
Following Bai Yuechang were New Territories Chief Inspector Chen Xijiu, and Lei Luo's henchman Lardboy.
The two of them are also good friends with Shi Zhijian. How can they not come when Shi Zhijian gets married?
Before Shi Zhijian could say hello to Bai Yuechang and others, he heard a burst of laughter. The new Justice of the Peace, the former Yiqun boss Lai Hao, was here!
