Return To 1977 Chapter 198: Wedding
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July 12, 1977. The weather was beautiful, it was a sunny day with a slight wind.
In the eyes of ordinary people, maybe this is just an ordinary Wednesday. However, this is not the case in the eyes of many "haibangzi". Because this day is the wedding banquet held by "General" and Han Ying at the "Qunying Building".
In this era, getting married in a restaurant is still a unique and forward-thinking act.
This is different from ordinary people asking master chefs to help make running water mats at home. Of course, they have to worry a lot about the quality of food and drink. But there is no precedent for how to hold a wedding ceremony. This is a question that requires a lot of thinking and deliberation.
The "General" and Han Ying had discussed it privately beforehand, and since they both had no ideas, they went to ask "Old Saury" for advice.
Although "Old Saury" is old and knowledgeable, he only understands the traditional procedures for holding weddings in the fishing village, which are the old rules of "worshiping heaven and earth" and "bringing them to the bridal chamber".
He considered that if he did this, everything would be incompatible with the current situation and conditions, so he had no idea. Fortunately, Hong Yanwu had the courage to take responsibility and make decisions, so he took over all the planning power by himself.
Don't even say, "If you don't have diamonds, you won't do this porcelain job." Because Hong Yanwu had modern consciousness and had seen the world, he managed things in an orderly manner and without leaks.
Hong Yanwu sent the seafood ingredients to the kitchen one day in advance, and everything that needed to be processed was processed, and everything that needed to be frozen was also cooked.
The drinks were brought that day, a box of Maotai and two bottles of fruit wine. He bought this through his relationship with Manager Xie of Victory Guest House. I didn't let this boy help me in vain. I left him two bottles as a reward and made him look so beautiful.
The second thing is that the night before, we have to bring people to the private room to set the table and put happy words on it.
After all the high-end candies, melon seeds and peanuts, and cigarette trays were arranged, Hong Yanwu first posted a big red "囍" character cut by Han Ying on the back wall of the main table.
Then he led people to step on the chairs and hung chain colored strips made of red and green paper from the ceiling. Finally, after a large five-color ball was hung in the air above the character "囍", the atmosphere suddenly became full, which made everyone feel very happy when they saw it.
As for the process and arrangement of the day, it looked very similar. Its meticulousness and thoughtfulness not only impressed everyone present, but its grandeur and dignity far exceeded the expectations and imagination of the "general" and Han Ying.
Because there was no wedding car pick-up and drop-off, Hong Yanwu’s arrangement was to have the bride and groom stand at the door to greet everyone.
At about 10:30 in the morning, almost all the "Hai Bangzi" arrived. In addition to them, two other guests were invited on this day, namely the two cousins who reunited the "general" and Han Ying. The elder sister's name is Xiang Hong, and the younger brother's name is Fan Gang.
But no matter who it was, they felt quite surprised when they arrived.
Because the "general" was dressed very energetically today, changing from the rough and heroic appearance of the past. The beauty of the bride was even more astonishing. Her cheeks flushed shyly under everyone's gaze, but she followed the groom without stopping. In particular, the couple each had a red velvet flower with the word "happy" on their chests, which perfectly conveyed the couple's identity and festive atmosphere.
The two people with such extraordinary manners were standing at the door of the restaurant waiting for everyone. They looked like national leaders receiving foreign guests, cordial and solemn.
As a result, the noisy and troublesome "Hai Bangzi" all changed their tempers, and like gentle intellectuals, everyone said a few words. Xiang Hong and Fan Gang pretended to shake hands with the two newcomers. Invisibly, the personal qualities of this group of "guests" have improved a lot.
And those who arrive first will not just stand there and drink the wind. Hong Yanwu had already made arrangements with the "Qunying Building" for the price of two cigarettes, and placed a coffee table and a circle of chairs on the side of the restaurant's entrance early in the morning. Tea has been brewed and an ashtray with cigarettes and candies has been set up for everyone to sit down and rest temporarily.
This is actually the current "TeaBreak", which is translated as "tea break". This thoughtfulness was unique at the time and was undoubtedly praised by everyone.
Just like that, as soon as it hit eleven o'clock, everyone was already here, and everyone chatted with each other for a while. At this time, they were all invited outside by Hong Yanwu. It turned out that two thousand firecrackers had been hung high at the door of the restaurant.
This is a private congratulations from "Old Saberfish". He quietly bought two thousand-gun firecrackers and gave a veritable "warm" congratulations to the newlyweds in the traditional Chinese way.
But the most amazing thing is that all the processes today were captured by Hong Yanwu and Chen Liquan with their cameras.
To be brave, Hong Yanwu went to the trust store to "rent" equipment again, and bought two cameras, 120 and 135, and six films. He and Chen Liquan fought hand-in-hand and took pictures wildly, making passers-by think that the "Qunying Building" was hosting some important leaders, and even reporters came.
In short, all these novel ways of entertaining today not only make the hosts and guests feel happy, but also satisfy everyone. Even the service staff who looked sideways at the "Qunying Building" felt that their horizons had been opened and they had gained insights.
After the "cracking" firecrackers went off, all the "outfield" projects were over, and everyone, surrounded by the newlyweds, entered the private room laughing and joking. The "infield" process officially begins.
Except for those who came with Hong Yanwu to arrange the arrangements yesterday, the rest of the people entered the private room and their eyes suddenly lit up.
Not to mention the decorations that can fully reflect the joy and enthusiasm. I saw a large round table covered with a snow-white tablecloth. In addition to various candies, cigarettes, melon seeds and peanuts, two bottles of Maotai, and two bottles of fruit wine, the most surprising thing was that there was a double-layer cake placed squarely in the center.
This is the best thing that Hong Yanwu specially picked out from the grocery store for twenty yuan. It is a pity that due to the lack of service at that time, he could not leave a mark on it. And these days it’s also fake cream, which to be honest doesn’t taste good. However, the curly double-layered cream flower is particularly eye-catching, and it can still achieve an uplifting effect that shocked everyone.
The "general" and Han Ying were also kept in the dark by Hong Yanwu beforehand. They felt very sorry to see the cake now. They thought it was inappropriate for Hong Yanwu to spend his own money to give such a heavy gift because he was so busy.
Hong Yanwu said it was no problem. He brought the plates and knives he had prepared earlier and asked "General" and Han Ying to share the cake with their own hands. He also said, "This is a Western way of celebrating weddings. Let's do it today too." It’s a combination of Chinese and Western food. Just give it a try, but don’t eat too much. You’ll be in trouble if you don’t have enough food for a while.”
Everyone laughed loudly after hearing this and said it was a good reminder. But it's one thing to understand, but it's much harder to do it without fighting or joking. "Flying Crab" hadn't even taken a few bites of his cake when it was snatched away by "Sanjizi" and the others, and he was so angry that he stared.
After the cakes were distributed, Hong Yanwu stood next to the bride and groom and immediately announced the start of the wedding ceremony.
The procedure he arranged today is actually very simple. There is no one bow to the leader, no two bows to the parents, and even the "old rule" of husband and wife paying homage is dispensed with. He just read out the marriage certificate in public and expressed congratulations to the newlyweds on behalf of everyone.
The congratulatory message is also quite characteristic of the times. There is no nonsense at all, just Hong Yanwu reciting it loudly.
"The red sun rises in the east, the rays of light are shining, the spring thunder is rolling, and the war drums are rumbling. In this great revolutionary situation, a revolutionary couple got married!..."
Everyone present immediately cheered. They all consciously raised glasses to celebrate the bride and groom becoming lifelong partners. After a clinking sound of glasses, the boy "Sanjizi" completely ignited the flames.
"Come, let us cheer, let us sing, let everything be unfair and unreasonable, and tremble in the dark corners!..."
Everyone really sang loudly. Singing "Pick up the pen and make it into a sword and gun", and "Fight, fight, kill, kill, kill!" Later, someone got carried away while singing, and even sang the exclusive song of "Hai Bangzi"——
“We are all paupers, we don’t have a penny in our pockets, we are all wealthy men, and sea cucumbers and abalones are just food...”
He was a talkative person and sang in a confused and majestic way. On a whim, he even sang "The Sun Shines on His Eyes", which made the two female compatriots blush for a moment.
But with the door closed in the room, it was not possible to hear clearly from outside. Even if you hear a half-sentence of "pauper", it doesn't matter. I probably thought they were singing revolutionary songs inside. In the end, it was not until everyone sang "On the Water Side" together again that we were fully happy.
Of course, this is the first time for Xiang Hong and Fan Gang to hear this song. They all had the same reaction as the "Haichangzi" when they first heard this song. They all thought the tune was melodious and very beautiful. If it hadn't been for the wedding, they would have grabbed a person who could sing and asked for advice carefully, and they had to learn the song.
Seeing that the lively atmosphere of the wedding was just right, Hong Yanwu quickly took the time to announce, "The last link is the bride and groom's speeches."
On such occasions, it is actually the usual practice, that is to say, to express gratitude to everyone for attending the wedding. In particular, the "General" is not good at words. Even if he has something on his mind, it is difficult to express it thoroughly.
But Han Ying had different ideas. She thought her life-long career was hopeless, so she lived in despair and self-inflicted narcissism for several months. Now Ziran understands in her heart that it was only with Hong Yanwu's help that she turned around and gained happiness. Therefore, I have long wanted to thank him heartily. Since I have such an excellent opportunity today, how can I miss it?
For this reason, after the "general" stammered and said "let everyone eat and drink well today", Han Ying thanked Hong Yanwu excitedly in front of many people.
"Thank you... You have fulfilled our long-cherished wish, made our dream a reality, helped us form a family, given us a particularly beautiful place to live, and held such a decent wedding... …”
When she said this, she was filled with emotion, and a tear slowly flowed from the corner of her eye. She couldn't say any more, so she pulled the "general" to bow to Hong Yanwu San.
No one expected that Han Ying would say such words at the wedding, not even "General" nor Hong Yanwu.
This time, Hong Yanwu was naturally shocked and at a loss. He was not trying to avoid or block him. He could only keep shouting, "General, sister-in-law, what are you doing? We agreed not to worship anyone today, but why did you end up worshiping me?" It’s inappropriate…”
"Click", "click", the "Xiaobiaozi" on the side actually raised Hong Yanwu's camera, flashed it a few times, and took a picture of Hong Yanwu's embarrassment and the newcomer's repeated bows.
The "Hai Bangzi" all reacted at this time and clapped half-boosted and half-moved. "Sanjizi" jumped on the stool while the iron was hot, raised his arms and shouted.
"Xiao Wuzi, you have the ability, and this is the only treatment you can get. But now, don't be too cheap! Why don't you hurry up and hurry up and start a banquet outside to serve food! Don't delay our eldest brother and sister-in-law's drinking. ! ”
As soon as he shouted, the rest of the people also opened their throats and started screaming loudly and weirdly. Some people even whistled.
While Hong Yanwu was dumbfounded, the wedding, which had always been serious, lively, grand and smoothly carried out, reached its highest "climax" with the "general" and Han Ying holding hands and raising glasses.