"Weren't you chased out?"
Jia Dongxu felt that this kid was stubborn.
"Jia Dongxu, why are we chasing him away? We still have to drink at his house today.”
Although Sis Hua was not ashamed of Li Wuwei, she looked down on Jia Dongxu even more. He couldn't even protect his partner. What kind of man was he?
"His family can buy wine. He doesn't have money..."
Jia Dongxu wanted to say something, but he was stopped by the cart driver.
"Young man, since everyone in your courtyard is here, you should pay the shipping fee. It's fifty cents. I'll bring it from the main street of Wangfu Street.”
The cart driver was out to earn money. He did not have a company to work with. If he was really injured, he would have to pay for the medical expenses himself. It was not worth it.
"I, I…"
With so many people watching, Jia Dongxu couldn't say anything.
Sister Hua did not mind the matter. She shouted," It's just 50 cents. Jia Dongxu, pay the bill. We're workers. We don't lose out on hard labor."”
Jia Dongxu was numb. He wanted to save his face.
"Dongxu, why don't we just forget about it? Today is our big day.”
Chen Bi Hua could not keep her face up anymore. She was a new daughter-in-law, and she was making a scene just because of a few cents. If word got out, she would become a joke.
"Then let's wait for a while. When my mom comes, she'll pay for it.”
Jia Dongxu's expression was ugly. He wanted to pay, but he really didn't have any money. He only had 30 cents left.
Li Wuwei saw Jia Dongxu's embarrassment and said directly,""Jia Dongxu, don't tell me you can't even take out fifty cents? We're the masters of the capital. Don't we even have this little face?”
"My mother usually manages the money. Besides, I used all the money I brought today to buy a sewing machine. This is a big one, the first in the entire academy…"
Jia Dongxu shouted loudly. This commotion attracted a crowd, and the people from the neighboring courtyard ran out again.
However, after hearing that there were two newlyweds in the courtyard house today, they might be able to sprinkle sugar again.
Someone also came out of the courtyard house. Liu Haizhong brought a group of people out, thinking that he had to be present to welcome the workers.
In an instant, the place was surrounded by three layers of people.
However, at this time, the male workers from the rolling mill arrived. It was another large group of people who had agreed to come together.
"Li Wuwei, what's going on?"
"Tang Rude, quickly call the people over. Let's watch Jia Dongxu's show first. I'll bring you to the courtyard later.”
Li Wuwei went over and called the workers over. None of them could escape. They had to pay.
Just as Jia Dongxu was about to ask his wife to pay for it, his savior came.
"Mom, what took you so long?"
She saw Jia Zhangshi running over from the crowd. She had just gone to the neighboring courtyard to get people. After much persuasion, she finally invited a few families.
She wanted to talk more, but she heard some noise outside. She heard something about a sewing machine, so she guessed that her son had returned.
"Dongxu, you did well. This is our sewing machine, right? It's really good. Tell Mom how much you spent on it.”
Jia Zhang-shi saw the sewing machine, and also saw Li Wuwei and the others. She finally had a chance to regain her face, and she couldn't help but feel proud.
"Mom, our sewing machine cost 175 yuan and 40 cents. It's more expensive than a bicycle.”
Jia Dongxu declared loudly. He had to let Qin Huairu hear him. Go and regret it.
"Good, good!"
Jia Zhang-shi's face flushed red with excitement. This time, the old Jia family had made a name for themselves in this area.
Otherwise, others would think that the Jia family was easy to bully now that Old Merchant was gone. Look, her family had a lot of money.
At this moment, the cart driver interrupted the mother and son's narcissistic atmosphere.
"Auntie, your son hasn't paid the shipping fee yet. It's 50 cents. Give me some. I have to go back to work after dismantling your sewing machine.”
"Wu Mao, are you robbing me? I'll give it to you. I'll sue you at the department store.”
Jia Zhangshi exploded. How could she afford to pay for such an expensive sewing machine?
"Mom, everyone saw it. The department store doesn't include delivery."
Jia Dongxu quickly reminded him not to lose face.
"Alright, today is my son's wedding. I won't argue with you. Dongxu, give us the money. We don't need this 50 cents.”
Jia Zhangshi said as she went to look at the sewing machine. How good was this? She heard that when the cloth was placed on it, it would become clothes.
"Mom, I don't have money."
Jia Dongxu was extremely embarrassed. Why couldn't his mother remember? He had already handed in his monthly salary.
"You don't have money? I'm done for. I don't have it either."
Jia Zhangshi was stunned. After buying the sewing machine, she had already emptied her family's fortune. The vegetables she bought for the banquet cost more than nine yuan.
Everyone was also stunned and dumbfounded. This was the capital, and their family couldn't even take out fifty cents. They still wanted to marry a wife and hold a banquet?
"Jia Dongxu, you're even worse than Li Wuwei.”
"Embarrassing, he's really embarrassing our department. Li Wuwei doesn't have money, but he doesn't owe money.”
"Li Wuwei should have snatched your partner.”
"Then Li Wuwei…"
" Damn it," Li Wuwei thought." Who did I offend? I don't want to be dragged into this just because anyone asks for it. This is Jia Dongxu's business. What does it have to do with me?"
"First Uncle, come quickly, First Uncle.”
Jia Dongxu shouted. At this time, he needed to ask his master for help.
"Mom, quickly get First Uncle to pay. He helped us collect money today.”
When Jia Zhang-shi heard this, her face flushed red, unlike before.
"Dongxu, stop shouting. We didn't receive any betrothal gifts today.”
"What do you mean you didn't receive it? Everyone's here! There are more than 20 households in our courtyard, and each of them will be given three to five yuan. This is not a small amount.”
Jia Dongxu looked at the residents. Something wasn't right. Why was there no one in the courtyard before?
"Dongxu, the residents of the courtyard have all gone to Li Wuwei's house to give gifts.”
Jia Zhangshi was extremely miserable. The sewing machine was a good day for her son, but because of a few cents, it made a big joke.
"What? Why? My family treated us first.”
Jia Dongxu shouted. Why was everyone in the hospital against him? Didn't they come to see the brand new sewing machine?
Li Wuwei shook his head and shouted,""Tang Rude, Wang Jianjun, let's go to my house.”
"Don't be anxious. We're just watching the show."
Some workers 'eyes lit up. This was big gossip. They would have something to brag about when they went to work tomorrow.
"Xu Weijun, can you be a little more cheerful? You just want to see my Dongxu brother make a fool of himself, right? Stop looking and go to my house to pay your respects first.”
Li Wuwei called the workers into the courtyard without any explanation. As for Sister Hua and the people in the courtyard, he could not care less.
It was his big day, and he didn't want to quarrel with the Jia family. He left first and went to the backyard to hold a banquet. It would be good to be happy.
Who knew that when he brought the workers in, the people in the courtyard ran out one after another to watch the commotion.
When they arrived at the backyard, they saw that Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui had not moved at all. This was what an expert should be like.
In the blink of an eye, even Qin Huairu was dragged out by Auntie Chen.
"I'll register here as a gift."
Li Wuwei was particular about keeping the money in his pocket. He had to find He Daqing to replenish the money he received. He couldn't go back on his word.
When the workers saw that there were so many tables in the backyard and that the banquet was being held, they paid the money without hesitation.
"Good, this is good!"
Yan Bugui was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth. How could it be better to watch the show than to collect money?
Not long after, people came back to watch the show.
"Aiyo, what a joke. The Jia family bought a sewing machine, but they couldn't even afford 50 cents for shipping.”
"That's right. Jia Dongxu doesn't have money, Jia Zhangshi doesn't have money, and even that new daughter-in-law can't come up with money.”
" Didn't you say that Chen Bi Hua's family background was quite good? I heard Jia Zhang boasting that her family had walnut trees, apricot trees, and a lot of mountain products. In the end, she still had no money.”
" This is far worse than Qin Huairu's family. Look, the last time, the Qin family gave Li Wuwei a lot of things. There were three chickens, as well as cured meat and sausages…"
The aunties were all telling jokes about the Jia family. This courtyard was scheming and everyone wanted to have face so that they could live well and suppress others.
Didn't the Jia family brag about buying a sewing machine? Now, they were no different from Li Wuwei. They had also emptied their family's savings by buying a bicycle.
"Big Brother Li!"
Now that Qin Huairu had returned, she had finally seen the Jia family clearly. Just as Big Brother Li had said, they only had so little money left, and they had already emptied it out. They would have to live a hard life in the future.
"Huai Ru, don't bother about the Jia family, as long as we live well.
Let me tell you, my family has the best conditions in this courtyard.”
Li Wuwei ignored the contempt of the people around him and pulled his wife to lecture her.
"Yes, yes!"
Qin Huairu nodded repeatedly. Wasn't her family the most well-off?
This made Sister Hua and the others shake their heads. You, Li Wuwei, might not even be able to fork out 50 cents.
"The banquet is starting!"
In the blink of an eye, it was almost noon. The dishes were about to be served, so they had to clear the pot. Otherwise, the chef would not be able to handle it.
"Everyone, find a good seat. There are ten people at a table. Children who don't know how to use chopsticks can be carried by adults.”
"Damao, come over and serve the wine. Don't hide there.”
"Two white flour per person. If it's not enough, add more. There's still some in the steamer.”
"These are all hard dishes. If it's not enough, you can still add some points, but don't waste it.”
Yan Bugui shouted. He was the main person in charge and had to arrange the process.
The backyard was in chaos, but everyone found their seats quickly.
There were two tables in Li Wuwei's house. Sister Hua and the other workers went to the bedroom inside.
The three old men and the old lady were arranged to stay in the main room outside.
They were all at the main table, so they could order more dishes. In addition, they wanted to drink. If they sat at the table outside, they would not be able to compete with those aunties.
"Third Uncle, it's almost time. You should rest and drink more.”
Li Wuwei didn't treat Yan Bugui unfairly. Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to eat anything hot after he was done serving them.
"Good!"
Yan Bugui was grinning from ear to ear as he hurried to the main table to wait for the dishes to be served.
"Time to go. Where's the chicken stewed with mushrooms?”
The aunties in the kitchen began to serve the dishes. They reserved a table for themselves and did not have to fight for seats.
On the other side, He Daqing and Shazhu were busy putting the dishes on the plates. Their movements were swift. It really couldn't be without the head chef.
"Da Mao, come and prepare."
Li Wuwei called this person over. 15 tables meant 15 cups. Adding on the old man inside, it would be at least 20 cups. There were also those colleagues, and it was even possible to have 30 cups.
Even if it was just a sip, drinking it was still not enough. He had to get Xu Damao to help him drink.
"He's here!"
Xu Damao's face was numb, but he had no choice but to give in.
The Jia family's residence in the middle court!
In the end, the sewing machine was carried home. Liu Haizhong, who was watching the fun, was unlucky and was pulled by Jia Zhangshi to borrow twenty cents.
Adding on Jia Dongxu's own 30 cents, he gathered 50 cents for the cart driver.
But this time, Jia Zhangshi's neighbor who had originally agreed to come over for a drink went back on his word.
Worried that he would be cheated of the gift money, he ran faster than anyone else.
In the end, when it was time to eat, there were only three people in the Jia family's house. The stove was still cold and had not been turned on.
"Mom, Li Wuwei can't do this. Why did he pull her away?”
Jia Dongxu couldn't help but wail.
"Eastdawn!"
Seeing her son like this, Jia Zhang-shi felt extremely uncomfortable and also began to cry.
Chen Bi Hua was also crying. She had just been scolded badly, saying that she had cheated on her marriage. Her family was poor and she could not take out a single cent.
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