Chapter 43: Banquet
The banquet was held at Bian’s house.
Cups, plates, bowls and chopsticks are all pieced together according to each household.
The Eight Immortals table of the four families also gathered together and was divided into two seats: the elder and the younger.
It was lively and lively, with a large room full of people and laughter.
This was the first time for the neighbors of Courtyard No. 2 of Shan'er Hutong that they gathered together and had a meal together.
Director Li also came to the banquet as scheduled and sat in the middle of the chief chair.
When the banquet started, everyone was naturally the first to toast to him.
The Bian family and the Mi family also rushed to thank him.
Everyone present wanted to ask Director Li to say a few words to everyone.
As a result, no one expected that after everyone's slaps "chirped" a few times.
Director Li's speech was actually very down-to-earth. He went straight to the core without any fuss.
"Don't thank me, don't toast me. In fact, in the final analysis, the key to this matter is our courtesy in protecting the people."
"To be honest, everyone, When Lao Kang told me this, I didn’t believe it. How could someone be willing to give up their job opportunities to others? This is too high-minded.”
“Of course, now we all are. Understand, in fact, this is not a question of consciousness, but a matter of favor. I have to say that it was this favor that moved me so much that I went out of my way to do this. It was the same as me. ”
With these words, everyone couldn't help but look at Ning Weimin.
The Luo family is full of admiration.
The Bian family and the Mi family are sincerely grateful.
The specific difference between them is that the two brothers Bian Jianjun and Bian Jiangong have guilty conscience and guilt in their eyes.
Aunt Bian, Aunt Mi and Mi Xiaoran were so excited that their eyes were red and tears came to their eyes.
Mi Xiaohui, a twelve-year-old girl, looked up to Ning Weimin as if she were a great hero.
Uncle Bian and Master Mi both looked at each other and stood up.
We raised our glasses together and walked towards Ning Weimin, wanting to toast him on behalf of our family.
Such a situation shocked Ning Weimin, who was unprepared.
He quickly stood up, picked up the wine glass, came over from the young people's table, hunched over and clinked glasses with the two elders to drink.
So amidst everyone's cheers, Director Li laughed a few times before continuing.
“Looking back and thinking about it now, it’s really interesting. How long has it been? Do you still remember what happened last year? When Master Kang and Wei Min came back together, I was most worried We are neighbors in No. 2 Shaner Hutong.”
“At that time, I was really worried about the tense relationship between the old and the young, and I was so anxious that I never thought that they would end up on their own. Once the relationship is smoothed out, our courtyard will become so harmonious again."
"This can only be said that true love exists in the world, and it is true that distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors. It’s fate. Parents, children, brothers and sisters are fate. In fact, it’s fate to be neighbors together.”
“To be honest, I really envy our neighbors in No. 2. I think everyone can. Living in our No. 2 courtyard and having such good neighbors is truly a blessing that has been cultivated for several lifetimes.”
"From now on, we guys will just live happily together with Hemei Meier, helping each other and being courteous to each other. I believe that for our No. 2 Courtyard, no matter how big the difficulty is, it will not be really difficult. Any difficulty encountered will be solved." Solve it. Everyone’s life will definitely get better and better.”
This is really inspiring, and all the residents in the hospital couldn’t help but applaud sincerely.
Master Luo even said something about it.
"What you said is so right. We all hope to be neighbors together in our next life." As soon as he said this, everyone present laughed.
But next, Director Li's words became a little heavier, which no one expected.
He actually made a personal self-examination in public.
"But I still have to say, although this matter has a good outcome, it makes me feel very ashamed. Because it is actually my responsibility to find jobs for the children in our alley."
“For everyone to be so anxious and angry, it only means that I did not do a good job and failed to solve practical difficulties for everyone in time. I am sorry for everyone.”
“So here , I want to apologize to everyone. At the same time, I have to thank Wei Min for helping me make up for my mistake. I will definitely find a solution for his work problem..."
At this point, I naturally felt a little embarrassed.
Everyone was touched by Director Li's true expression, but it was really too much to bear and unable to adapt to.
Fortunately, Ning Weimin is not a master who has never seen the scene before.
Just when everyone was panicking, there was no need for Kang Shude to remind him, he had already taken over to change the atmosphere.
"Director Li, please don't say that. It's not your fault. Everyone knows it."
"You are a really good cadre, and you really care about the residents nearby. We are lucky to meet a parent officer like you."
"What you said is still right, we all have to help each other Difficulties can be overcome only through mutual help. Nothing can be accomplished by relying on one person."
"In fact, who should thank whom? This is a huge debt..."
As he spoke, he picked up the wine glass and walked to the elders' table.
"My dear aunts and uncles, you have all worried a lot about me in the past few years and suffered a lot. I see it all and keep it in my heart."< br>
"Although I have no parents or mother, I have never felt lonely at all since I returned to our courtyard. I also learned from the elders how to behave and how to deal with things."
"I have to Thank you all, especially Uncle Kang, for tolerating my youth and ignorance in the past. In fact, you are all my relatives, and I want to give you a toast."
After that, Drink it all in one gulp.
At this time, Master Luo spoke the truth again.
“I’m sorry, what’s going on today? How come it’s like a thank you meeting?”
"Okay, Wei Min, everyone has heard your thanks. Then we have agreed that once everyone drinks this glass of wine, it will be the last stop."
"Just take me. He said, I won't thank Lao Bian and Lao Mi for hosting me today. Otherwise, if we all thank them one by one, we would have to go out till the evening without eating a single bite of food. ”
“Hahaha...”
Master Luo’s joke caused complete laughter.
This time it’s really a banquet.
No longer polite to each other, everyone raised their glasses and started to eat.
Human relationships are cold and warm, but the world is cold and cold.
All the flavors are in the clinking glasses of wine, and in everyone taking turns serving dishes.
Every bite was tasted and swallowed by people.
What is released is refreshing and all things flourish.
(End of this chapter)