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He didn't mention Director Li at all. If word gets out and he hears about this, he'll definitely hold me responsible.
I wanted to explain, but I felt that with so many people talking, it would only make things more confusing.
He simply said, "I didn't say anything, you guys go and eat."
I never expected that even a fool could become smart. I wonder if he learned it from He Hongyang.
Those people, however, looked dissatisfied: "What's the point of eating anymore? We've already eaten all the food, and the kitchen hasn't been serving any more."
"Then I'll go and urge them."
"There's no need to rush them. Jia Dongxu's mother said there are only six dishes in total, and they're all just radishes and cabbage. How are we supposed to get enough to eat?"
"Look at the He family, they not only made eight dishes, but also fish and meat. If we had known this, we should have gone to the He family."
"The Jia family is so stingy. This isn't a wedding celebration; it's just some ordinary home-cooked food."
"There wasn't even a fish, and the meat was cut smaller than a fingernail. We didn't get a cigarette or a drink. We all came with gifts. Master Yi, you should be our judge."
Listening to these people's criticisms, Yi Zhonghai felt completely overwhelmed.
For the sake of the Jia family's affairs and to gain the upper hand over the He family, he even lent Jia Zhangshi 10 yuan.
I thought that even if the food wasn't good, even if the guests weren't good, I would still be satisfied.
As long as Director Li appears, everything can be kept under control!
But to everyone's surprise, he didn't come at all.
Not only did they not come, they also went to the He family's house!
"This is a matter for the Jia family. Why are you all coming to me for this?"
Just then, Jia Zhangshi and Jia Dongxu also arrived.
"Master Yi, when is Director Li coming? We've finished all the food. If he doesn't come soon, everyone will leave."
"Master, everyone's complaining they're not full. Would you like two more steamed buns?"
What do these two want with him?
It's gotten like this is his family's business now, with everyone at 4.2 coming to him for help.
Enraged, Yi Zhonghai shouted loudly.
"I'm his mentor, not his father. Why are you all coming to me for this!"
His words immediately silenced everyone.
The people at the steel rolling mill seemed to have heard some big news.
They sensed something was wrong.
It's clearly a matter concerning the Jia family, so why is Yi Zhonghai getting involved and busy with all this?
First they hired people, then they cooked, and then they helped with chores.
How come he seems even more enthusiastic than the Jia family?
“I had heard that Master Yi didn’t have any children. It seems that he does have children, but that his children are being raised by someone else.”
"My God, are you saying Jia Dongxu is his son? You can't just say things like that."
"Who's talking nonsense? Isn't it obvious? There's no such thing as a free lunch. Otherwise, why would he be so eager?"
These words quickly reached Li Huaide's ears.
He absolutely would not tolerate any misconduct by the people at the steel rolling mill.
This is a big problem!
He looked at He Hongyang and asked.
"You're all from the same department, could it be that Jia Dongxu and Yi Zhonghai are actually having an affair?"
He Hongyang certainly wouldn't speak up for them.
He just kept smiling without saying a word.
But the more silent he remained, the more suspicious the matter seemed.
"You, Yi Zhonghai, if you hadn't come to the courtyard, I wouldn't have known you had this trick up your sleeve. I was originally planning to promote you again next year, but now it seems I might as well just forget about it!"
"And then there's Jia Dongxu. I thought he was a hard worker, but he turned out to be nothing. If he hadn't taken over his father's job, our steel rolling mill definitely wouldn't have wanted him."
With Li Huaide's words...
It's likely that these two will have a hard time making a name for themselves in the steel rolling mill in the future.
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The banquet finally came to an end.
Looking at the mess on the table, Jia Zhangshi complained to the others.
It's like a frostbitten eggplant.
While the others were eating, she had already counted the gifts several times.
They collected five washbasins, four spittoons, and a few cents in total.
All of these together cost less than five yuan.
However, preparing these dishes cost her a full twelve yuan.
In other words, she not only didn't make any money, but actually lost seven yuan.
Not only did they lose money, they also lost all face.
Wait until tomorrow.
I'm afraid the whole courtyard will be talking about how bad her food is and how they didn't get enough to eat.
Is it because her family's food is bad?
They brought their families and so many people, which is why they didn't get enough to eat.
"Dongxu, go to the store tomorrow and sell all these basins and spittoons to get some money."
They still owe Yi Zhonghai ten yuan.
Seeing him like this today, I'm afraid I'll have no choice but to pay him back.
No sooner had she finished speaking than Qin Huairu came out from inside.
"Why should I sell them? I want to take them back to my parents' home."
"Not a single person from your family came, yet you still have the nerve to say you want to give them something."
"It's a good thing they didn't come. If they had, they probably wouldn't have had to eat standing up, and they probably wouldn't have even had enough to eat."
"Don't you have any conscience? I'm hosting this banquet for you."
"You're hosting a banquet to collect gifts. Besides, if you can afford it, then host it. If you can't, then don't force yourself. I didn't ask you to host it."
He roasted her so badly she almost couldn't speak.
"You jinx! If it weren't for marrying you, would our family have spent so much money? If it weren't for you, would I have had to hold a wedding banquet?"
"Fine, if you're so capable, then don't get married. Now that you've brought a wife into the house, it's time to settle accounts. I haven't even settled accounts for the time your son knocked me down."
"Look at the He family. They not only handled things respectably, but they also received a lot of money in gifts. Do you know why you can't compare to them?"
Jia Zhangshi hated it most when people said that the He family was better than hers.
Today she wants to hear why she can't compare to the He family.
"Tell me, why is that?"
"Because you have poor interpersonal relationships, because you and your son have never associated with a reliable person in your lives."
"Look at these neighbors, they're all with their families. Why don't they dare to bring their families to the He family's house? Because they think you're no good. No matter how many people come, they won't utter a sound!"
Jia Zhangshi was once again rendered speechless by her retort.
Although Qin Huairu's words were harsh, an outsider's perspective is clearer, and what she said was true.
The people in the courtyard, though usually polite to each other, all have their own agendas.
Coming to her house today is clearly an attempt to rip her off and bankrupt her family.
"Dongxu, you better remember this: from now on, don't pay any attention to them in this courtyard."
"Mom, you're wrong about that. We were the ones who went out of our way to invite them, so how can you say that about them?"
"you..."
"If they don't come, we won't have a single guest at home, wouldn't that be even more embarrassing!"
"you..."
How could she have such a son and daughter-in-law?
She probably never dreamed that she would be speechless because of her son and daughter-in-law.
He Hongyang looked at the ledger.
Unlike the Jia family, he hired someone specifically to keep accounts.
When he saw that the numbers all matched, he couldn't help but be happy.
"I didn't expect them to be so generous. Secretary Liu gave ten yuan, and he, Lin Yunlong, and Lin Xiaoyu each received a separate gift."
Wang Liying looked at the money with excitement.
"It's all thanks to Brother Hongyang's good connections; otherwise, they wouldn't have given so much in gifts."
[Wang Liying admires her host, luck score +200!]
I kept massaging his legs.
"Everyone in our shop is saying how lucky I am to marry you, and that they will look for partners who meet your standards in the future."
"Brother Hongyang, I'm so happy today. So many people came to my house, and the scene was so lively. Everyone praised the food today and said that they would also hire this chef to cook when they get married."
He Hongyang said with a smile.
"I'm afraid they won't be able to hire a chef. He's the Lin family's chef; ordinary people can't afford to hire him."
"And as for their criteria for finding a partner, I, He Hongyang, am the only one here, and I'm afraid they simply can't find someone like me."
Wang Liying was even happier.
"Of course, there's only one Brother Hongyang, and I've already found him."
There's only one Wang Liying, and she's right here with me.
"Brother Hongyang, we've had a long day, why don't we go to bed early tonight?"
"Then turn off the lights."
"Oh dear, I told you I was going to bed early."
"Of course not."
[Wang Liying's favorability towards the host skyrockets, luck value +1000!]
[Wang Liying's favorability towards the host has surged for the second time, and her luck score has increased by 1000!]
[Wang Liying's favorability towards the host has surged three times, and her luck score has increased by 1000!]
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