Chapter 273 Discussing Ideas
Wait until the man and the woman have almost prepared everything they need to live.
After that, it’s time to prepare for the wedding.
In fact, for ordinary people, weddings are actually more important than marriage certificates.
Because this is a public act.
Without such a well-established ceremony, no one would consider the newlyweds to be officially married.
Even in a special period when supplies are extremely scarce and there is no banquet, all guests can do is share some candy and cigarettes.
Even in the era of changing customs when marriages advocate "no asking for leave, no gifts, no extravagance", blessings can only be given some daily necessities.
Such a ceremony must be held, it is absolutely indispensable.
Even the elderly in the family will not allow a newlywed couple who has obtained a marriage certificate but has not done anything to live together.
This is the position of the wedding ceremony in the hearts of our people.
It is conceivable that after the reform and opening up, people's livelihood and economy will gradually improve.
Common people’s weddings are bound to become more grand day by day, and they need to pay more attention to pomp and ceremony.
After all, it is a major event in life. No matter the man or the woman, who doesn’t want to enjoy it?
So naturally, the banquet was resumed, the clothes of the newlyweds became decent and trendy, and the wedding process became more and more lively.
Only the wedding ceremony has remained the same.
It is just a few procedures like the officiant speaking to the leaders, the newlyweds bowing to their parents, and lighting cigarettes and toasting to the guests.
At most, the young people can have a bridal chamber in the end.
To put it bluntly, our people’s attitude towards life is always based on benefits.
What everyone really cares about is the entertainment and the opportunity to eat and drink that a wedding provides.
As for the specific situation in 1982.
People have begun to wave goodbye to the method of picking up relatives on tricycles and bicycles.
It is no longer the era of the 1970s, when only eight bicycles could hold up the scene.
The level of wedding cars has improved significantly.
Those who have connections usually ask friends to find connections and borrow cars to show off.
It doesn't matter, I will also spend my own money to hire a taxi, which is a luxury.
It was the credit of Counselor Ning Weimin that Bian Jianjun and Li Xiuzhi were so honorable when they got married.
Otherwise, the Bian family’s imagination has been limited by poverty, and the young couple probably still don’t know what it’s like to make a car.
Of course, for Zhang Shihui, it is not a problem no matter what.
Although he does not have a good father, he is rich and powerful.
It's easy to hire several taxis for a few bucks, and it's a no brainer.
In addition, the social connections he made through doing business included people of all ages, and they were Lu Ziye’s kind of people.
On the big day of his wedding, he got a few cars to pick up the bride, and none of these friends would shirk it.
However, it must be said that it is precisely because Zhang Shihui's situation is quite special. She has too many friends in society and few relatives in her own family.
It’s a bit hard to decide what to do with his wedding banquet.
Because first of all, like ordinary people, they build a greenhouse, hire their own chefs, and hold banquets in their own courtyards, which is a lot of trouble.
Too trivial and too energy-consuming. Zhang Shihui can't do anything by himself.
And his parents work in a military industry enterprise in the northwest that requires confidentiality, so it is not easy to ask for leave.
It’s already good to be able to leave two days early and come back to attend my son’s wedding.
It's impossible to be of any help.
Therefore, from the beginning, Zhang Shihui planned to find a time-honored restaurant to book a table for the wedding ceremony, which would be grand and worry-free.
Unfortunately, the actual operation was not as easy as he imagined.
Unexpected trouble arose, and I couldn’t spend the money even though I had money.
I dare say that no one can hold a wedding in a restaurant these days.
At that time, the service industry in Beijing could not keep up with the tide of people returning to the city, and everything in terms of food, drink, housing and transportation was overcrowded.
There was no restaurant manager willing to take over his business.
First of all, people feel that it is too tiring to have so many people come to eat together and wait on them with great fanfare.
Neither the kitchen nor the service staff will be happy, so why should the employees be dissatisfied with themselves?
The second is that some of the people’s ideas at that time still haven’t changed.
Many people think that shutting out individual visitors for the sake of two people getting married is a certain risk of public opinion.
If you encounter a customer who is serious, or if you encounter that reporter who is nosy, you will be causing trouble for yourself.
Because of this, Zhang Shihui went to several houses to ask questions, but it was all in vain. They all refused because they couldn't arrange it.
Fortunately, Chongwenmen Hotel has a joint venture relationship with Bianyifang Roast Duck Restaurant, so Zhang Shihui can speak in his own unit.
But if we do this, another problem arises.
Because since the wedding is held in the company’s restaurant, leaders, colleagues, and acquaintances from other departments cannot be left behind.
The guests originally invited were old and young, so after all, at least forty tables had to be prepared.
What is this scene?
The reason Liu Weijing’s parents shook their heads was simply because they felt sorry for Zhang Shihui about the money.
You know, these days, wedding banquets are a loss-making business. The more banquets you host, the more you will suffer, and you won’t be able to get back many gifts. Based on a fifty-five-year-old table, the banquet alone would cost more than two thousand yuan.
It's really a waste of time to throw away the National Taiwan University color TV. No matter how much you earn, you still feel sad.
What Zhang Shihui was vague about was that the scene was too big and she felt a little unable to hold on.
Although he is not afraid of spending money, he also wants to show his face on the most important day of his life and make a grand event.
But he is not stupid.
Having been with Ning Weimin for a long time, he also understands the principle of not revealing wealth.
It wouldn't matter if such a high-profile wedding was held secretly somewhere else.
Because in addition to relatives, the people he invited were all friends with interests, colleagues and classmates who had real friendships.
No one will wonder where his money comes from.
But it would be different if it fell in the eyes of the unit leader and colleagues who could not get along with each other.
He thinks that many people will be jealous and suspicious, and then they will think about certain things.
Without a reasonable excuse, there will be endless consequences.
So Zhang Shihui has no choice.
He could only discuss with Ning Weimin and Qiao Wanlin, two people who knew his details, to see how to handle this matter.
Don’t mention it, this is a wise move.
Qiao Wanlin and Ning Weimin are both human sperm, and one of them gave him an idea.
According to Qiao Wanlin, he could help find a canteen in his unit through his connections.
If possible, do it somewhere else.
If it really doesn't work, I suggest Zhang Shihui go out in advance.
Just make up a lie and say that you have an overseas relative in your family.
With a reasonable excuse, no one will investigate further.
As long as Zhang Shihui keeps to himself and stops doing it, it's no big deal.
At the same time, Qiao Wanlin also had good news to tell Zhang Shihui and Ning Weimin.
He said that because of his outstanding work performance, he was valued by his superiors and would soon be transferred to the District Service Bureau.
If Zhang Shihui is willing, he can also transfer Zhang Shihui to work in another unit, such as the Chongwenmen Hotel opposite.
However, Ning Weimin said that it is not Zhang Shihui's personality to compromise.
He believed that since Zhang Shihui had been thinking about this matter for so long, if he didn't do it in a big way, Zhang Shihui would definitely regret it in the future.
In this case, just be generous and do whatever you want.
Why don't you just go with your temper and stir him up in the workplace, leaving behind a vigorous legend.
After finishing the job, just resign and follow him to work for Pierre Carton, that's it.
There are actually advantages to not being constrained by state-owned units.
That's how you make money and you have complete freedom.
If Zhang Shihui is reluctant to give up his current financial path, this is the most appropriate choice.
Besides, it’s not a problem to work night shifts all the time. It’s really damaging to your health.
He is already married and cannot affect the quality of the next generation...
In short, Qiao Wanlin and Ning Weimin have different ideas, although it cannot be said that this problem has been completely resolved The easy solution is so in line with Zhang Shihui's wishes.
But at least it gave him some support and made him feel at ease.
He didn’t understand anything else, but he made one point anyway.
The worst outcome is to eat somewhere else, so let’s do that...
What’s interesting is that Zhang Shihui has made up his mind, and Liu Weijing’s parents The other end is still worried.
In private, the old couple kept asking their daughter how much knowledge Zhang Shihui had.
Not for anything else, but because of this marriage, the old couple also had their own concerns.
After calculating everything, they thought Zhang Shihui had spent a lot.
I am afraid that my son-in-law will make a fool of himself by being fat and spend too much money, which will lead to a loss. Isn’t that going to be a hardship for my daughter?
But even if Liu Weijing deliberately prevaricated, he only vaguely said that Zhang Shihui had 20,000 in cash.
I didn’t have the nerve to tell them that Ning Weimin had just paid back another 40,000 yuan in order to help Zhang Shihui.
It was enough to make the old couple gasp.
Liu Weijing’s mother was dumbfounded.
Liu Weijing’s father’s dentures almost fell out.
Ten thousand yuan is considered rich!
I didn’t expect that after buying so many things, this kid still has a net worth of two households worth ten thousand yuan!
What an ability this is! Isn’t he the golden turtle’s son-in-law?
After being stunned for a long time, the old couple unexpectedly said to their daughter at the same time.
"Don't be stupid, you should give him children as soon as possible. Do you hear me, you have to tie his heart."
"Yes! You should have children as soon as possible after marriage! Only when you have children can a family be truly stable.”
(End of this chapter)