It was almost five o'clock when Le Xiao's classmate returned to Chao's house after having afternoon tea. The young and old of Chao's family burst into laughter when they saw Xiaofengyuanzi carrying big and small bags. She didn't say what they were, and they unanimously didn't ask and just grabbed the little ones. The guy was in so much pain.
The three sisters-in-law had so much fun making the dumplings that in the end Mrs. Chao and Mrs. Chao decided not to attend Lao Mezi’s banquet. The three sisters-in-law gave the dumplings to the old man and the old lady, and they all wore aprons and went to cook to show off their cooking skills. , a perfect term that explains how a woman can go to the living room and go to the kitchen.
When his wife went to cook, the three brothers Chao Yi and Chao were extremely sad. Even if they couldn't eat the delicious food at home, the saddest thing was that their wife had a reason not to attend the Wang Bureau's dinner. They couldn't avoid it. .
To be honest, they didn't want to attend any banquet. It would be more free and comfortable to stay at home, but Wang Ju and his son both gave them invitations. It would be inappropriate for them not to go.
At this time, Chao Yi and Chao San envied Chao Er. Chao Er was engaged in business and not politics, so Chao Er did not need to go. However, they and Wang Bureau were both engaged in politics and were considered colleagues. They often interacted with each other and exchanges of favors were indispensable.
Even if there were 10,000 thoughts in his heart that he didn’t want to go to the banquet, Chao Yi and Chao San had to make themselves presentable until 6:30. The two brothers went together, and one car was enough. Since Chao Er’s house Uncle Li, who was working, drove the two gentlemen to the banquet.
The Wang family held a banquet at the hotel, which was not very far from the villa area where Chao Erye lived. If the traffic was light, it would take less than twenty minutes by car, so Chao Yi and Chao San didn't have to worry about being late if they didn't leave until half past six.
The traffic was quite congested on Sunday, and the car spent a lot of time on the road. It was not yet seven o'clock when the three brothers, Chao Yichao and Chao Chao, arrived at the hotel where Wang Bureau was hosting the banquet. The banquet started at 7:30, so it was a more appropriate time for them to arrive. time.
The hotel had a waiter at the door to guide the guests. Chao Yi and Chao San followed the instructions and took the elevator upstairs to the banquet hall reserved by Mr. Wang. There were waiters inside and outside the hall to greet the guests.
Wang Ju's father, Wang Yang, is known as Yang Lao because there are many people with the Wang surname who hold important positions in the state ministry. He is now a deputy state-level cadre. He is seventy-one years old and has a few white hairs on his head.
Yang Lao was sitting at the host's seat. Mr. Wang and Mrs. Wang, Mr. Hao, were by the side of the old man to entertain the guests. Members of the Wang family and relatives were also helping at the banquet. The hotel's hostess and assistants were by his side. Their duty was to lead some Arrange seats for guests to avoid being unable to find a seat.
Since both father and son are high-ranking officials, they should not be too extravagant and wasteful, so thirty tables were planned for the birthday banquet.
The invited guests were afraid of the embarrassment of being stuck in traffic and not being able to make it to the banquet, so they all came early, almost three-quarters of the way there. Those who had reserved seats sat at the tables arranged by the host, while those who did not have reserved seats chose their own seats and sat with their guests. The neighbors chatted in low voices.
When the handsome and elegant Chao family entered the banquet hall, the guests who had been paying close attention to the door saw that only Secretary Chao and Minister Chao were the only ones. Almost all of them subconsciously suspected that they had bad eyesight and looked behind the two handsome men. That's right. Only two brothers from the Chao family came.
Little Miss Chao didn't come. They could understand why not even the wives of Erjun Chao's family came?
The guests who didn't understand looked secretly at the host's table.
Mr. Wang and his son couldn't help but be stunned when they saw that only the double handsome man among the three handsome men of the Chao family was the only one. Wang Wenhao murmured in his heart, maybe it was because Mr. Le had a close relationship with Qing Dawang's flower, and he had seen him with Wang Xiahao. They thought he and Wang Xihua were boyfriend and girlfriend together. What did she say to the Chao family’s wives that made the three Chao family’s wives feel resentful, so they stopped coming to his house?
Director Wang was also puzzled as to why Secretary Chao and Minister Chao came alone. When he saw the two handsome men approaching, he stepped forward to welcome them on behalf of his father, shook hands, and invited the guests to meet his father.
The birthday boy is the eldest, so the three brothers Chao Yicheng and Chao Chao gave their birthday wishes to the old man and presented the small gifts they brought to the host. The families of the dignitaries in Beijing did not accept gifts for hosting banquets. Guests attending the banquets did not need to give red envelopes, but could bring some small gifts.
Just express your feelings.
"How are you doing, sir?" Yang Lao waited for his son and daughter-in-law to accept the gifts, and greeted the old man and old lady of the Chao family with a smile.
"My father and mother are in good health, and they are working hard and caring about Yang Lao. I haven't seen Yang Lao in some days, and you are more energetic." Chao Shengguo took the tea from the Wang family's grandson and expressed his gratitude to Yang Lao.
"Old man, I am a person who is half dead in age. My arms and legs are sore even if I move even a little bit. I can't compare to you young people who are full of youth and energy."
"You are getting stronger and stronger, like pines and cypresses." Chao Shenghui replied with a smile. He saw a guest coming from the corner of his eye, and smiled: "Mr. Yang has a distinguished guest coming, so our brothers will not delay Mr. Yang and Wang Ju to entertain the distinguished guest.
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Director Wang also saw the distinguished guest Mr. Wu mentioned by Minister Chao. He really wanted to entertain him and asked his son to accompany the Chao family to the table.
Chao Yi and Chao San did not shirk and followed the Wang family's grandson, Mr. Hao, to the seats.
Mr. Wu walked into the banquet hall of the Wang family with a personal bodyguard and saw the Chao family brothers talking to Mr. Yang. He walked forward calmly. When he saw the Chao family brothers going to their seats, he went to say hello to the birthday boy of the Wang family in a leisurely manner.
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Mrs. Wang was surprised when she saw Mr. Wu and a middle-aged person accompanying him. Mr. Wu didn’t bring the daughter of the Le family this time? You must know that in the past, whenever it was a private banquet, Mr. Wu would usually bring the daughter of the Le family, just like Mr. Gu
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Everyone knows that Xiao Xiang, cousin of the daughter of the Le family, actually used medicine on the brother of the Chao family. After the incident, Mr. Wu still took Le Qianjin to the Chao family. Then they knew how much Mr. Wu dotes on Le Qianjin. This time when he came to the Wang family, he unexpectedly
It's strange that he didn't bring a lot of money.
When Mr. Yang saw Mr. Wu, he stood up and shook hands with the guests. After greeting him for a few minutes, he asked his son to escort Mr. Wu to the table and take a seat.
The Chao brothers went to sit at the seats assigned to them. When Director Wang arranged seats for Chao, in order not to favor one over the other, he specially arranged the seats for Secretary Chao and Minister Chao at two adjacent tables.
Chao Yi’s table is still occupied by the mayor and municipal party committee secretaries. If they and their wives happen to be able to fill up the table, and Mayor Wang, Vice Mayor He, and Secretary Luo are all here, the only seats left behind are Secretary Chao and his wife.
, because Mrs. Chao did not attend, there was still an empty seat after Chao sat down.
Similarly, Chao San sat at the same table as He Qishu and his wife He Qishu. There was also an old family friend of the Chao family, Li Qingyun Qing Lao, Chao Yi's father-in-law Yang Lao, Chao Er's parents-in-law Zhou Lao and his wife.
They were all people he knew. When he sat down, there was an empty seat next to him.
As soon as Chao Sang sat down, Minister He asked with a smile: "Minister Chao, what are the young doctors busy with these days?"
Mentioning the little girl from Lao Chao's family, Chao Shenghui couldn't keep the smile on his face: "Our little one went to the mountains to study plants a few days ago. He only came out of the mountain on Thursday evening. As soon as he showed up, he was greeted by Minister He's nephew Yan Xiaozi.
I was asked to go to the hospital for rescue. I didn’t go home until late at night. I only slept half the night and then I took the time to climb into the kitchen and busy making medicine.
I didn't finish my work until this morning. I sent away the medicine and went to see the doctor I had an appointment with before. I worked for several days without rest. I finally got home in the evening and was so exhausted that I became a panda paralyzed. But the old lady and the old man were worried. I
Zhuo Jing and her sister-in-law also felt sorry for the little cotton-padded jacket, and personally went to the kitchen to make tonics for the little guy to replenish his health, not even coming to the dinner party."
Secretary Luo, who was sitting at the same table with Secretary Chao, originally wanted to ask the little girl of the Chao family. When Minister He asked, he was speechless and listened to Minister Chao's answer with everyone. When Minister Chao explained, everyone suddenly realized, no wonder
Neither Secretary Chao’s wife nor Minister Chao’s wife came. It turned out that the little girl felt sorry for the little girl and was cooking delicious food at home to comfort the children.
I heard that the young doctor was invited by the He family's grandson to go to the hospital to help with the operation. Minister He wanted to cover his face. Xiao Longbao always ran to ask the young doctor for help. Sooner or later, the Chao family would be angry.
"Thank you for your hard work, little doctor. At such a young age, the little doctor has a kind heart and works tirelessly for his patients, regardless of remuneration, and contributes selflessly. He is truly a hero born from a young age, and he is worthy of being a hero among women. As for my child Xiao Longbao
It is really embarrassing for the young and old of the He family to bother the little doctor all the time. If Minister Chao doesn't like him, he can just beat him. If the Chao family doesn't have the cane or stick, I will go home another day and ask the boys to prepare a few things and send them to the Chao family for backup.
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Hearing that Minister He asked Chao San to beat the He family's grandson Yanxing, Yang Laoqing and Zhou Lao laughed from ear to ear. Mrs. Zhou pursed her lips and narrowed her eyes. Brother Bo's sister is a pain in the ass.
They all wanted to carry the little baby in their pockets and cover it with love. The grandson of the He family asked the little pink dumpling to see a doctor. He really needed a shot.
Chao Shenghui nodded solemnly: "Minister He's suggestion is excellent. Next time, Mr. Yan will ask my little one to help him until he faints from exhaustion before he is brought back. The old Chao family will beat Mr. Yan with a cane and spank his ass.
You may consider sprinkling a few handfuls of pepper or chili powder.”
"Minister Chao, you win. Remember to call me when you sprinkle the chili powder. I'll get everyone at home, old and young, to form a team to watch."
Minister He's words made everyone at the table laugh.
"Hey, is Mr. Yan really your grandson?"
"Young boy Yan must be so sad that he doubts his life."
"My pity for the grandson of the He family..."
The Yang elders especially sympathized with the He family's grandson Yan, who was also drunk with such an uncle.
Minister He and his wife smiled as they listened to everyone's overwhelming sympathy for Xiao Longbao. They would not say that Xiao Longbao was not afraid of beatings. Xiao Longbao's skin was rough and his flesh was rough. If you hit him with an ordinary rattan, you would only leave a few bruises. If you want to beat him, his skin will be bruised.
, unless you get a special kind of barbed rattan.
Major Hao sent the two gentlemen of the Chao family to the table and then returned to the elders. He only heard Minister Chao and Minister He discussing the topic of the little girl of the Chao family. When there were no guests, he quietly told what he had heard from the Chao family.
Tell the elders.
Yang Lao and Wang Ju heard that the little girl of the Chao family was exhausted and the third sister-in-law of the Chao family was coaxing the children at home, so Chao Yi and Mrs. Chao San did not come to the Wang family, and they felt relieved.
After Mr. Wu, six more guests arrived one after another. Those who could come arrived before the banquet started. The banquet started on time at half o'clock and ended at half past nine.
Since there were no special guests, Yang Lao’s birthday party didn’t have any amazing episodes. It started off calmly and ended peacefully.