Siheyuan: Crossing the two worlds, if you don't obey, you will be a beast

Soon, Yan Bugui's family carefully calculated and saved all the money they could, and according to the plan, the cost would not exceed 20 yuan, so they could host the banquet.

Soon it was afternoon. The college meeting that had not been held for a long time was finally held today. After dinner, Li Dongyu also received a notice to attend the college meeting starting at 7 o'clock.

Seeing this situation, Li Dongyu went to the Intermediate Court alone to attend the meeting. Because he knew that the general meeting in the court often did not bring good things. Li Na and Lou Xiao'e were not interested in joining in the fun and preferred to rest at home. Qin Jingru didn't want to go either, so Li Dongyu came to the Intermediate Court alone to see what happened in this court meeting.

When Li Dongyu arrived, he found that the first uncle Liu Haizhong, the second uncle Yan Bugui and the third uncle Sha Zhu were sitting in the position of the manager. The three of them sat there, as if waiting for something. Liu Haizhong and Sha Zhu saw Li Dongyu coming, but did not take the initiative to greet him. However, Yan Bugui and other people present greeted Li Dongyu, the section chief. After all, as a middle-level cadre of the steel rolling mill, his status and influence should not be underestimated.

Only narrow-minded people like Liu Haizhong and fools like Shazhu don't understand the ways of the world. They don't know how to get along with others and lack basic courtesy and respect. In contrast, others understand Li Dongyu's identity and value and show respect for him through friendly greetings.

Yan Bugui cleared his throat and said, "I called everyone here today because I have a happy event to announce. My eldest son is getting married tomorrow, and I will set up a few tables of banquet in our courtyard. Everyone come and join in the fun."

Everyone congratulated him and Yan Bugui couldn't stop smiling.

At this time, Liu Haizhong interrupted and said, "Old Yan, you have to make the dishes more sumptuous, don't treat everyone unfairly."

Yan Bugui quickly smiled and said, "Of course, of course, we can't do without your good wine and good food."

Sha Zhu said sarcastically, "I think someone wants to take advantage of this opportunity to make a fortune."

Yan Bugui's expression suddenly turned ugly. He glared at Sha Zhu and said unhappily, "Zhu Zi, what do you mean by that? Can I, Yan Bugui, take advantage of everyone's share of money?"

"Who knows?" Sha Zhu curled his lips.

Li Dongyu looked at the two of them and laughed inwardly. He knew that the two had always been at odds with each other and would compete with each other whenever they got the chance.

At this time, an old man stepped out to smooth things over, saying, "Alright, alright, we are all neighbors, let's not ruin the relationship over such a small matter. Old Yan, tell us what to do specifically."

Yan Bugui looked at the old man gratefully, and then said, "I initially plan to set up three tables for the banquet, and the cost of each table will be controlled within five yuan. But now I still need two bicycles, and I hope everyone can help me think of a solution."

As soon as he finished speaking, someone in the crowd shouted, "Sha Zhu has one, we can lend it to you."

The corner of Shazhu's mouth twitched when he heard this, but he didn't say much in the end. After all, this is a happy occasion, and it is normal to help. There is no need to be so stubborn.

"Section Chief Li also has a bicycle at home." Someone else echoed.

Seeing this, Li Dongyu nodded and said he could lend one.

Seeing this, Yan Bugui smiled and thanked him repeatedly.

After solving the bicycle problem, Yan Bugui began to think about who to ask for help in cooking. His eyes swept through the crowd and finally stopped at Sha Zhu.

"Zhu Zi, you are good at cooking, why don't you come and help?" Yan Bugui said with a smile.

Sha Zhu immediately jumped up and said, "Why should I help you? Your son's marriage has nothing to do with me! If you want me to help, you have to pay me. Otherwise, I have already borrowed the bicycle, but I still have to do hard labor. Isn't this unreasonable?"

Seeing this, Yan Bugui said quickly: "Hey, Zhuzi, you see we are all neighbors, just help me. Besides, you can also taste the good wine and food I prepared."

Upon hearing this, people from other compounds also began to plead for Yan Bugui, which made Sha Zhu's plan to bite a piece of meat from this old man Yan Bugui speechless.

Helplessly, Sha Zhu thought about it and agreed. "Okay, then I will help you this time with reluctance. But I won't do it for nothing, you have to give me a red envelope."

Yan Bugui gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, thank you then." But thinking that you Shazhu wouldn't tell me how much he would give, he could just give a token of his appreciation when the time comes. Even a dime or two wouldn't be a big deal.

After the matter was settled, the meeting ended. Li Dongyu walked back to the backyard, laughing in his heart. This wedding seemed to be quite lively. He didn't know if his negative emotion value would rise again.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye it was the next morning. The sun shone through the clouds onto the roof and walls of the courtyard, bringing a touch of warmth to the entire courtyard.

There was a buzz of noise coming from the front yard, but it was not the noise caused by quarrels or conflicts, but a noise full of vitality and joy. People were busy preparing everything needed for the wedding, and the laughter and shouts intertwined to form a cheerful symphony.

However, it was a different scene at Li Dongyu's house. Yan Bugui walked in with a smile on his face and brisk steps. Without saying anything, he borrowed Li Dongyu's bicycle and said he needed it to help with wedding-related matters. Faced with such a request, Li Dongyu did not say much, because he knew that in such a wedding or funeral, neighbors should help each other.

When Yan Bugui left, he reminded Li Dongyu to go to the front yard for the wedding banquet at noon and said he would wait for him there. However, surprisingly, Yan Bugui did not invite all of Li Dongyu's family to attend the banquet, but only invited Li Dongyu to attend the banquet. This practice was completely in line with Yan Bugui's usual stingy personality. In this regard, Li Dongyu could only shake his head helplessly, knowing the character of this neighbor.

In fact, Li Dongyu did not have high expectations for the banquet hosted by Yan Bugui. With Yan Bugui's personality, there would probably not be any rich and delicious dishes at the banquet. Instead of going with the whole family, it would be more economical to stay at home and enjoy their own meals. Therefore, he planned to go alone to give a red envelope, and then find a suitable excuse to leave quickly to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Because today is the weekend, no one went to work and happened to participate in the wedding of Yan Bugui's eldest son. Due to the environmental conditions, the wedding was actually very simple. It was not as extravagant as in later generations. A few young people rode bicycles and then walked to the bride's house to pick her up and then started the banquet. This kind of wedding was considered a success. It was very simple and it was also the happiest time for this generation.