Return To 1977 Chapter 661: Thoughtful
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When it comes to holding wedding events, even today, people’s understanding and practices are not consistent.
Some people want their wedding ceremony to be grand, ostentatious, lively, and even creative, but they are unwilling to spend more money on the banquet.
Some people would rather have a simple wedding ceremony than treat the relatives and friends who come to congratulate them badly. They must make the banquet better so that relatives and friends can't say anything.
In fact, in terms of our national conditions and the sophistication of people, it is obviously the most unethical approach to only focus on face and not on lizi.
Because no matter whether it’s red or white, it’s not for the family.
Why do the guests come? It's about favors. So this kind of thing is essentially an opportunity for kinship to be stabilized and friendship to be deepened. The emphasis is on movement and communication in social relationships.
Besides, there is a difference between doing red things and white things.
Unexpected affairs often come unexpectedly, and most of the things done are of a "surging" nature, not to mention that the host's family is deeply in grief. Therefore, even if the banquet is simple, such as stir-fried vegetables and noodles, relatives and friends can often understand it.
(Note: "Stewed vegetable noodles" is not something like "lentil braised noodles" or "chowder fried pancakes". It is the name of a banquet organized by Kouzi Kitchen. The simplest banquet noodles are made of four stir-fried vegetables and beaten It consists of braised noodles or fried noodles. As for "waiting for a meal", it means not good)
But on the other hand, you should be fully prepared for a happy event.
For example, if the host family spends all their energy and money on ostentation, inviting many relatives and friends is just the icing on the cake to make themselves happy, but the banquet is relatively simple. On the contrary, the more extravagant things will be, the more people will be invited, and the worse things will be.
Because let’s not say that behind the scenes, people are resentful of the slow guest and laugh at the owner as a donkey dung egg with a smooth surface. Maybe there will be people who don't sit down at the table even after paying the courtesy, and walk away in anger.
Even if it does not reach the level of such a break, if the guests are perfunctory and leave early, the scene will quickly turn cold. It was also a loss of dignity in the hope of dignity. Why bother?
Of course, everyone knows that it is best to do both.
But this requires a lot of money. Not only must we act within our capabilities, but we must not cause famine for this purpose. More importantly, even if you have this economic strength, you must not go too far.
As I said before, you should do things for your relatives and friends, and your own satisfaction comes second. Just as wealth presses people and alienates them, it is also putting the cart before the horse.
So, how to master balance is the most important thing.
There are not many occasions when every aspect of the Hong family's wedding can be held with such dignity and guests from all walks of life can be satisfied.
This would never have been possible if it hadn't been for the expert management of Li Fu and the cooperation of Hong Yanwu who devoted financial resources and manpower.
It's even because they both paid attention to details that ordinary people wouldn't think of, that they can achieve such good results.
For example, why the Hong family’s liquor and wine have to be beaten with a hip flask. This is an example.
In fact, this is because Hong Yanwu refused to lower his standards. He insisted on "sponsoring" drinks of the highest standard. For example, the head seats at several tables use Maotai, and the rest use Du Wuliangye.
But the disadvantage of this is that it is too ostentatious. Exposing yourself not only invites others to talk, it is also the behavior of the nouveau riche. So in the end, according to Li Fu's idea, the wine was put into the pot and served.
The advantage of this is that people with high levels can still drink it. It also feels elegant and reserved.
Like Xu Manli’s father, Xu Jingshun, who used to be a wine merchant in Shanxi, he was known for his first taste. The old man nodded naturally, smiled, and joked with his son-in-law.
"Okay, it seems that the Hong family has completely recovered. Are you willing to use such good wine to entertain guests? Well, it is still in the jug, okay, this is the taste, worthy of this wine. ”
Hong Yanzheng quickly apologized to his father-in-law.
"Isn't this a major event in the second child's life...Hey, actually I don't care, it was all done by the third child. By the way, I specially left two bottles for you at home. You can bring them with you later."
Although ordinary people do not know the goods and only know the taste, they can feel at ease.
For example, Old Ding from the east courtyard turned his attention to other aspects and kept talking to Uncle Bian.
"Look, the Hong family is really shrewd. One bottle of Laobai is enough to divide two or three pots. Don't look at so many tables. In fact, you can't use many bottles. You said that when our two sons were doing things , why didn’t you come up with this idea? No wonder their family is rich and they have to save money.”
Uncle Bian is quite fair. "Look what you said, they will give you a refill after you finish drinking this. Besides, this wine is so good, why do you get three yuan of good wine? Why do you want it? You should waste as little as possible. And those red ones , beer and soda. Are they cheap?"
In addition, after Li Fu served a bowl of seaweed soup to the head table in accordance with the rules, he announced that the banquet could be dismissed. When the Hong family gives gifts to guests, the return gifts they distribute also have the same purpose.
For example, the Hong family will take away the "happy" buns, some dried fruits, wedding candies, and wedding cigarettes that have been packed into portions by portions for the guests in the name of "leftovers from the table."
In addition, each guest was given a ticket for "Xiyingmen" at Caishikou Cinema at 7:30 that evening.
This not only brings good luck, but also makes people feel that it is a favor without any expense. It can also make guests feel at ease and accept it happily.
Aunt Shui is a bit confused. She really believed the Hong family's kind words. After returning home, she opened the red paper envelope and screamed.
"Hey, I have so many good things left. I should have asked Xiao Wu for an extra pack. Oh, what a big loss."
Shui Qing is a sensible person.
"Don't be ridiculous. Do you really think these things are leftover? These are all prepared by people sincerely. If those things on the tea table were not shared by everyone long ago, what would be left? Besides, Well, you're the only one who's still at a loss? You're still eating until you're full, right? That's someone else's food, but your belly is yours."
Aunt Shui is not happy, she has her reasons. "It's not because of you. I originally planned to pay two yuan. But who asked you to make your own decision and pay ten yuan, and also gave someone a gold and silver bed sheet. Besides, Lan'er didn't come today, how could I eat? I haven't eaten it yet... Oops, I felt really uncomfortable when you said it. I said don't be angry with your mother, and get me some starter water."
This is how you deal with the situation and treat your guests. The Hong family will never feel sorry for those who help.
Like the chefs at the restaurant, Li Fu settled the money long before the guests left. Hong Yanwu also gave Master Pang two extra cigarettes, and the other cooks each received one.
This is very beautiful to Master Pang and the others, it is a completely unexpected gain.
And don't look at the brothers Li Fu and Hong Yanwu who have been busy all day and actually watched others eating and drinking. In fact, they are not at a loss either. Because the kitchen set aside a few tables specifically to express gratitude to them afterwards.
That's not all. Hong Yanwu also invited a projectionist from the Cultural Palace to come to his home to show outdoor movies in the evening. In addition to "Xiyingmen", the repertoire also includes "Lushan Love". Since many people no longer do it in front of the theater, everyone is still interested in it.
But this is not the end. The last thing had to be done early the next morning.
No, Li Fu got up early at four-thirty in the morning. Wait outside the gate specifically.
Who are you waiting for? Waiting for the street sweeper. The purpose is to give someone a pack of cigarettes and a pack of candy to say thank you for your hard work.
This is also important.
In the past, the Hong family only had to hold weddings and get-togethers to celebrate together. Not only the neighbors take the initiative to congratulate, but often some poor people on the ground also come to follow the gift in different forms, so as to ask for a title from the family and invite people to receive rewards.
The Hong family always agrees happily, hoping that happy events will be successful and everyone will be happy.
The most important of these are the four types of people who usually deliver water to your home, take out the dirt, clean the toilet, and watch the street at the door. Because their workload will inevitably increase during weddings.
So this time is no exception. Li Fu came forward to express his thanks on behalf of the Hong family.
This is actually very necessary. At first, the cleaner who saw the firecrackers and confetti everywhere on the ground wanted to curse, but this time he changed his words to auspicious words. Not only did he promise that it was nothing, he promised to clean it up, but he also asked Li Fu to go back to the house and rest.
So, what is truly commendable about the Hong family's work is reflected in the word "comprehensive". The word "property" is always maintained in everyone's happiness, and it appears solemn and polite to everyone.
It may not be completely guaranteed that he will not be hated or envied by others, but it has certainly been achieved in making most people think highly of the Hong family.
How great is this? Everyone is comfortable. Isn't this the picture of a happy event?