rebirth of cataclysm

Regarding the matter of holding a college entrance banquet for Hu Mingchen, before Hu Mingchen came back, they probably didn't know how many times they discussed and worked together. Whether it was the division of labor or the process, they were handled in an orderly manner without any panic.

For example, for the banquet, as soon as Hu Jianqiang contacted him, they brought all the necessary items to Hu Mingchen's house that day, and the stove and tent were set up in just a few clicks.

According to Hu Jianqiang, what those people brought was enough for fifty tables of guests. As for the drinks, it was not a problem. They moved them directly from Xingsheng Supermarket and a small truck could handle them all.

As for the people who helped, they felt even more prompt, almost like they acted upon hearing the wind.

As soon as Hu Mingchen's family was settled, all kinds of helpers from the village came on their own initiative. Dozens of people were waiting to assign tasks to them.

In addition, the so-called guests did not need to be invited at all, as if everyone was watching what happened at their house. The two large trucks at the hotel had just started unloading goods, and the news that Hu Mingchen’s family was hosting a banquet tomorrow was like being blown by the wind.

The dandelions that passed by quickly spread to every house that had something to do with his family.

Since Hu Mingchen has agreed, he will follow them. Anyway, he is not going to invite his classmates and friends.

Firstly, time is tight, and secondly, everyone is preparing to go away to study. Hu Mingchen did not think it was necessary to inform those in the business field, including his master Song Qiaoshan, and Hu Mingchen had no intention of notifying them.

When others are so busy, it's just a party for college entrance, so there's no need to make it so grand.

If Hu Mingchen didn't interfere, Hu Jianjun and the others would be happy to do it according to their own ideas and wishes.

That night, the fireworks in front of Hu Mingchen's house went off for thirty minutes. There were dozens of boxes of fireworks, as if they were free of charge. Due to the terrain, most of Duge Township basically saw this informal event.

Fireworks show.

"That's where, why are there so many fireworks?"

"You don't even know this. That's Huangni Village. You don't have to think about it. It must have been released by the Hu family."

"What kind of happy event is going on at his house? He's setting off fireworks at night."

"You don't even know this? I've heard that the Hu family's son has been admitted to college. They are holding a college entrance banquet tomorrow, and they will set off fireworks tonight to celebrate."

"Hey, I heard that the boy from the Hu family has always been very smart and capable. He must have gotten into a good school now, right?"

"It goes without saying that it is a key university. I thought he would have started it a long time ago, but I didn't expect it to be pushed to now."

"Hey, my little boy is useless. It would be great if he could go to college like the Hu family's son. In that case, I will also organize a fun show for him."

"Hey, you don't have the nerve to compete with others. Not to mention whether the kids can pass the exam or not, it's just a pomp, so I'll forget about it. Do you know? His family held a banquet and didn't accept gifts. They just watched the fireworks tonight.

, not ordinary people can afford it. If we compare with others, we will have no chance in this life."

"It's my fault that I didn't give birth to such a son. I heard that the Hu family's current family fortune depends on his son. I don't know if that's true."

"It should be true. Otherwise, why didn't you get rich before? You think so."

...

Under the light of the fireworks at Hu Mingchen's house, various discussions were agitated in the surrounding villages and rural streets. Although the discussion points were different, they all contained one meaning without exception, and that was to treat Hu Mingchen.

Home envy.

This may be what Hu Jianjun and Zhong Ying need. The so-called face is soaked in these words.

"Do you want to go to Hu's house for a drink tomorrow?"

"Did someone invite you?"

"Nonsense, do you need to invite me? Besides, how can I expect people to call me and invite me? What are you thinking about?"

"You mean you want to go?"

"Of course I want to go. I remember that back then, Hu Jianjun and I worked on the same construction site, and we were related. Besides, his family doesn't accept gifts, so why should I go see him and get some cigarettes to smoke?"

"That's fine for you. You know Hu Jianjun, but I have nothing to do with his family. Even if I wanted to go, I would be embarrassed to go."

"Hey, how about you follow me and I'll take you there?"

"This is not good..."

"If you don't want to, forget it."

"No, no, no, I'm not unwilling. How could I be unwilling? I'll go, I'll go. I just feel a little embarrassed. I'm going to eat and drink for free."

"Stop talking nonsense. If you are willing to go, just follow me. I will introduce you to you then, and we will get to know each other. But...you have to do some work for me then. My pigsty is a bit

It's rotten, I'm going to tear it down and build a new one..."

"What did I think it was? It's a trivial matter. Don't worry, if you call me when the time comes, I'll make sure I do my best to fix it for you."

Hu Mingchen never imagined that even coming to his house to have a drink to study for a higher education could be used as a bargaining chip.

Last time Hu Jianqiang got married, more than a hundred tables were served. This time, Hu Jianjun's family hosted the banquet, or Hu Mingchen did. The excitement should not be worse than Hu Jianqiang's wedding.

Sure enough, the fifty banquet tables originally prepared were almost consumed in the morning.

Fortunately, Hu Jianjun and the others were prepared, and immediately brought eighty tables of ingredients to ensure that no one who came to the banquet would be left out. Moreover, Hu Jianjun was very generous when he was happy, and everyone at the banquet table could take it.

I got a pack of good cigarettes. As a result, Duge’s cigarettes in Xingsheng Supermarket were not enough, so several boxes were urgently sent from Liangcheng as an emergency.

The cigarettes are good, the wine is good, and the food is also good. There is no shortage of chicken, duck, and fish. It is not inferior to those in the city where a table costs several hundred dollars.

This was originally the case. When we first talked about the banquet, we didn't count the drinks, but talked about the standard of eight hundred and eighty-eight tables. This standard of banquet is considered very luxurious in Duge Township.

All in all, after hosting this college entrance banquet, the Hu family not only received not a penny, but also had to pay hundreds of thousands. It was all about losing money and making a fuss, and spending money to buy face.

However, it has to be said that this goal was achieved. For a long time after that, Hu Jianqiang’s refusal to accept gifts when he got married and Hu Mingchen’s refusal to accept gifts when hosting a college entrance banquet became important topics of discussion for everyone after dinner, especially for those who came in person.

For the people present, it was a kind of capital for them to brag about. It seemed like it was such an honor to be a guest of the Hu family.

Those who come to have a drink, in addition to enjoying a meal, also visit Hu Mingchen's house. Taking this rare opportunity to enter his yard, how can you not take a walk around it?

Take a look.

However, Hu Mingchen couldn't have every room in his house filled with people. You could sit on the first floor and admire the garden, but not the second floor. Especially Hu Mingchen's room and study, which were even more locked.

It is strict and no one is allowed to enter.

People from ten miles and eight villages who had some friendship with Hu Mingchen's family were here. It was impossible for the cadres in the township not to know about it. Therefore, under the leadership of Tang Zhiliang and Hua Xiangqun, all the team members in the entire township were present.

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Although Hu Mingchen's family did not accept gifts, a team from the township could not be like ordinary villagers. They actually brought two plaques, one to honor the lintel and the other to benefit the village.

Seeing the two plaques, Hu Mingchen really couldn't laugh or cry, for no other reason. One was signed by Tang Zhiliang, and the other was signed by Hua Xiangqun.

If Hu Mingchen's house was still the same as before, then the two plaques would be of some value, at least they could serve as a facade.

But now...Tang Zhiliang and Hua Xiangqun are neither calligraphers nor high-ranking officials. They are just ordinary characters. They are simply posing a problem for Hu Mingchen. Should he hang it up or directly

Put it away?

If you hang it up, it won't add glory to you. If you put it away, it will make them lose face.

"We are in such a hurry that we don't have time to make better preparations. Oh, it would have been nice if your family had notified us a few days earlier. Now... we can only make a fool of ourselves. It's just like chasing a duck to get on the shelves.

"Tang Zhiliang is also self-aware. While giving the gift, he said humbly to Hu Jianjun and Hu Mingchen.

"Secretary Tang is right. He still has some skills. I'm a complete layman. I just practiced for two years when I was in school. I'm really sorry. The key is that I don't have time to make better preparations." Hua Xiangqun continued.

"It's very good. It's all very good. I think it's well written. The two leaders are very thoughtful. Thank you, thank you." Hu Jianjun nodded with a smile.

In fact, Hu Jianjun didn't understand calligraphy at all. He just thought that if it was written by a township leader, it would be good.

"Yes, thank you two leaders for taking the time to make a trip during your busy schedule. These two words are an encouragement and spur to me. I will hang them in my study...

." Hu Mingchen followed.

Anyway, Hu Mingchen's study is inaccessible to most people, and no one else knows whether he is here or not.

When they heard that Hu Mingchen planned to hang it in the study as an encouragement, both Tang Zhiliang and Hua Xiangqun felt very proud.

On the day of the reception, Hu Mingchen kept receiving people and was much more tired than when he was outside.

Of course, those who can make Hu Mingchen come forward are either very close relatives, such as grandpa Jiang Dashan, uncle Jiang Yufu, elders such as aunts, or Tang Zhiliang. In addition, people like primary school teachers and Chen Dafa who came proactively

, Hu Mingchen also came forward to entertain.

Hu Mingchen felt extremely boring after greeting people with a smile all day long, saying polite words, and receiving the same congratulations and congratulations one after another.

In other words, this is also one of the important reasons why Hu Mingchen is reluctant to hold a college entrance banquet. To him, he is just a decoration today.