Siheyuan: Five mouths waiting for food at the beginning

"You are really a good nephew to me. You abducted my wife to Shandong and ran back by yourself, leaving me unable to even have a hot meal." It happened that my second uncle came home to get something, otherwise he would have to go to the army again.

"It's because grandma doesn't want to come back. Second Aunt also wants to make the old lady happy, so she's staying with her for two days. I've already sent a telegram. I'll be back with Shanhai in two days."

"That's what I guessed. The old lady won't be back for a while. But that's good. Ever since Shan Wen and Shan Wu joined the army, the old lady has obviously been unhappy.

You two are here so late, what do you want from me? Fortunately I'm back, otherwise where would you find me? Tell me what's the matter?"

"Good news. Your niece is getting married the day after tomorrow. Uncle, you are the elder, so you have to attend."

"You little brat, it's a good thing, but it's a bit unreasonable to inform me, your uncle, today before you get married the day after tomorrow. Aren't you afraid that I won't be able to make the trip?"

"It's my nephew's fault. We had planned to come here, but you weren't home."

"You blame me for that."

"Blame me, blame me"

"What time is it on Wednesday, noon or afternoon?"

"After get off work, at the Tomato Restaurant."

"it is good"

After leaving his second uncle's house, Zhao Shanhe hesitated whether to call Lao Li or not. Lao Li took the initiative to come when Daya got married. After thinking it over again and again, he decided not to call him. They were two families, so he could invite Lao Li later.

On Wednesday, Wang Ming came to pick up the bride early in the morning. Zhao Shanhe carried him out on his back. He repeated what he had said to Daya and went to work as usual in the afternoon.

In the evening, the two families came to Tomato Restaurant. In addition to the man’s parents, Wang Ming’s sister and his family and brother’s family were also present.

On Zhao Shanhe's side, there were his second uncle and Gao Peng. Daya couldn't come because her belly was too big, but Erya was her biological sister, so Gao Peng came as a representative.

The most important thing was that Wang Ming's father invited District Chief Li. Although they were two families, the number of people was a bit large, so two tables were set up. The newlyweds and the men sat at one table, and the women and children sat at another table.

"Brother Shanhe, I haven't seen you for a while except for the time during the Chinese New Year. My old leader mentioned you to me some time ago. Do you want to know what he said?" District Chief Li sat with Zhao Shanhe.

"Brother Li, don't keep us in suspense. Just tell us what the old leader has instructed us to do."

"That's fine, you have to drink three cups. Also, I feel like I'm at a disadvantage. My old man and the old man of the Wang family are old acquaintances. I call Old Wang "Brother Wang", and you call him uncle and me brother. So, shouldn't you also drink three cups based on this?"

"I'll drink the three cups from the old leader, but I won't drink the one you said is a loss, Brother Li. You're still young, and if I call you Uncle Li, isn't that making you old? Besides, you always call me brother, so you can't blame me." Zhao Shanhe said and drank three cups.

"Shanhe, you are right. I am still young. Let's talk about our own things. The old minister said that you have been lazy in recent years. He heard that we should replace you every three years.

It has been five or six years and there has been no movement. Are you scared? He tells you not to be afraid, he has your back, you can do your job with confidence, and he will hold up the sky even if it falls.

And my old boss asked me to apologize to you on his behalf. He found out about your master's problem too late and was unable to help. "

Zhao Shanhe's master was persecuted not long after that visit. The old man refused to yield and died of illness a few days later without even a proper funeral. This also caused pain in Zhao Shanhe's heart.

"Brother Li, let me think about this. You know the current situation of the Ministry of Industry. The top leader has stepped down, and there is fierce fighting in the ministry. Without the support of the ministry, this matter cannot be done. In addition, I am really scared about the matter of my master. I have a big family behind me."

Zhao Shanhe said he was considering it, but in fact his refusal was obvious between the lines. He had no one of his own in the department and no one supported him. He was afraid of his master's affairs and didn't want to drag his whole family into gamble.

"I agree with your consideration. The old leader is about to retire, and we are all family. Let me tell you the truth. Things have been better in the past two years. I was also walking on thin ice in the past few years. The current situation changes every day, and I really can't figure it out. But I believe everything will be fine," District Chief Li said softly in Zhao Shanhe's ear, a voice that only the two of them could hear.

"The old leader is retiring?"

"Yes, just for one or two years. Some people don't want him to stay in that position, so the old leader wants to use these two years to do something. If you agree, then seize these two years. Otherwise, you'll have to wait. Brother Li, don't you think it's a loss?"

"Not bad, Brother Li, thank you, I toast you." Zhao Shanhe picked up the wine glass and drank it all.

"Let me say one more thing. You are still young and have a bright future." Brother Li said and drank it all in one gulp.

Zhao Shanhe pondered over Brother Li's words. He was still young, still young. That meant he should wait for a few years. This was what he had originally thought. He just needed to play it safe during this period.

"Brother Li, I will follow your instructions then."

"Shanhe, I knew I was right about you. You are really a good guy." After saying that, the two of them clinked their glasses and drank it all.

Over there, Wang Ming and Second Uncle had a crush on each other. Wang Ming came from the army, and the two of them were drinking happily. Second Uncle was not afraid of getting Wang Ming drunk and not being able to enter the bridal chamber.

"Shanhe, we are relatives from now on. Please come and visit me and Lao Li more often when you have time."

"Go away, old man, you are alone. I am much younger than you. Shanhe also said that I am still young. Didn't you hear him call me Brother Li? But Lao Wang is right. Come visit more often if you have nothing to do."

Zhao Shanhu and Gao Peng were watching with envy from the side. They thought that the eldest brother (brother-in-law) was the awesome one. The two of them were too inconspicuous at the table. Zhao Shanhe also noticed the embarrassment of the two and introduced his second brother and brother-in-law to everyone.

The wedding went quite smoothly. Everyone knew what was going on, so they just had a few drinks and then left. Although Wang Ming, the brother-in-law, was a driver, Zhao Shanhe knew that with the long-standing friendship between the Wang and Li families, the future would definitely be good.

After returning home, Zhao Shanhe soaked his feet and went to bed. He was thinking, judging from Uncle Wang's performance today, although he and Brother Li are old friends, there is still a sense of currying favor. He knows that this Brother Li must be more than just the old leader's secretary, and he has more than one backer, so it seems that the gift he gave before was not wrong.

The words imply that the old minister is about to retire, and asked Zhao Shanhe to wait a little longer. It is obvious that Brother Li intends to win him over, but Zhao Shanhe does not know how powerful this Brother Li is. It would be great if there was a thousand degrees, so he could try it himself.

Lao Li’s surname is also Li. Maybe you can ask Lao Li. Maybe he knows.