Siheyuan: I am Banggeng's uncle

Chapter 905 Welcoming Guests!

Soon, Banggeng returned to the gate of the compound with two strings of firecrackers. He saw the children waiting expectantly at the gate and said to one of them with a smile, "He Bin! These two strings of firecrackers are for you. Take them apart and share them with everyone."

He Bin, Sha Zhu's youngest son, immediately took the two strings of firecrackers from Bang Geng upon hearing Bang Geng's instructions. He happily assured Bang Geng, "Brother Bang Geng! Don't worry, I promise to distribute the firecrackers fairly and justly to everyone."

When Jia Dongming saw He Bin happily leading a group of children to the side to distribute firecrackers, he smiled and said to Banggeng, "Banggeng! I remember when you were little, whenever there was a wedding in any courtyard in our alley, you would always take Xiaodang and Huaihua to collect firecrackers and set them off. I never thought that time would pass so quickly. In the blink of an eye, you have become an adult."

When Banggeng heard Jia Dongming mention his childhood, a nostalgic expression involuntarily appeared on his face. He couldn't help but sigh, "Uncle! You're right, time really flies. When my dad first left, all the kids in the alley looked down on me, saying I was a wild child without a father. Later, you transferred back from the military, and because of you, the kids in the alley never dared to bully me again."

When Jia Dongming heard Bang Geng's lament, he recalled the scene in the story where Xu Damao, in order to ruin Sha Zhu's relationship with Qin Huairu, had Yan Jiekuang and Liu Guangfu hang broken shoes on Bang Geng. This caused Bang Geng's personality to change drastically, and he came to hate Sha Zhu, believing that Sha Zhu was responsible for the humiliation he suffered.

Thinking about this matter and his relationship with Qin Huairu, Jia Dongming said to Banggeng, "Banggeng! Getting married means you're an adult now. No matter what happens in the future, you must remember these four words: 'Haste makes waste!' Don't rush to respond to any problems, otherwise you'll be fighting with yourself. Learn to let things play out for a while."

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's instructions, Banggeng silently memorized the four words Jia Dongming mentioned. Then, he nodded solemnly to Jia Dongming and replied, "Uncle! I understand."

Just as Banggeng finished speaking, a jeep drove towards the courtyard. Upon seeing the jeep, Banggeng immediately shouted to Jia Dongming, "Uncle! A car is coming!"

Upon hearing Banggeng's shout, Jia Dongming instinctively looked towards the alley entrance and saw a jeep driving towards the courtyard.

Looking out the car window, Jia Dongming saw the person who had arrived and his face showed surprise. After the car came to a stop, he immediately went up to greet the person and said, "Director Zhou! What brings you to my house today?"

The factory director in front of him, Director Zhou, was the director of Yanjing Automobile Factory. When he heard Jia Dongming's question, he first shook hands with Jia Dongming and then complained to him in a feigned dissatisfaction: "Director Jia! I don't think you consider me, Old Zhou, a friend. Otherwise, you wouldn't have invited me to have a drink at such a joyous occasion as your nephew's wedding. If I hadn't heard about it from Comrade Huaide, I probably wouldn't have known about it."

Upon hearing Director Zhou's complaint, Jia Dongming quickly smiled and apologized, "Director Zhou! It was my oversight. I accept the punishment. When the banquet begins, I will voluntarily drink three cups. Is that alright?"

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's words, Director Zhou smiled and said to Jia Dongming, "Director Jia! You said it yourself, so you can't go back on your word later."

Upon hearing Director Zhou's words, Jia Dongming gave him a very affirmative look before introducing him: "Director Zhou! Let me introduce you. This is today's groom, my nephew Jia Geng."

After introducing everyone, Jia Dongming turned to Banggeng and said, "Banggeng! This is Director Zhou of the Yanjing Automobile Manufacturing Plant. You can just call him Uncle Zhou!" Upon hearing Jia Dongming's introduction and learning that the middle-aged man in front of him was actually the director of the Yanjing Automobile Manufacturing Plant, Banggeng immediately greeted Director Zhou respectfully and politely, saying, "Director Zhou! Hello, thank you very much for coming to my wedding."

Upon hearing Banggeng's greeting, Director Zhou first took out a red envelope from his briefcase and congratulated Banggeng with a smile, saying, "Groom! Congratulations on your marriage! May you have a son soon and enjoy a happy and fulfilling life!"

When Banggeng saw the red envelope handed over by Factory Director Zhou, he quickly waved his hand and refused, saying, "Factory Director Zhou! I am already very honored that you could come to my wedding. I can't accept this red envelope no matter what."

Upon hearing Banggeng's words, Director Zhou smiled and said to Banggeng, "Groom! This red envelope is also called 'lucky money,' and it carries the social norms and symbolic meaning of our traditional Chinese wedding culture! So you can't refuse this red envelope from Uncle Zhou."

"Bang Geng! Since your Uncle Zhou has brought up our traditional Chinese wedding customs, then you should accept this red envelope!" Jia Dongming said to Bang Geng with a smile when he saw Bang Geng's embarrassed expression.

Banggeng, who was initially at a loss, smiled and thanked Director Zhou after hearing Jia Dongming's instructions: "Uncle Zhou! I'll accept this red envelope. Thank you for your blessing, Uncle Zhou."

Just as Jia Dongming and his nephew were exchanging pleasantries with Factory Director Zhou, another jeep stopped at the entrance of the courtyard. When Li Huaide saw Jia Dongming and Factory Director Zhou standing at the entrance, he immediately pushed open the car door and got out, smiling as he asked Factory Director Zhou, "Old Zhou! You old rascal, you actually got here faster than me."

Li Huaide then turned to congratulate Bang Geng, saying, "Comrade Jia Geng! Congratulations on your marriage, and may you have a son soon!"

Upon hearing Li Huaide's congratulations, Banggeng quickly and respectfully thanked him, saying, "Director Li! Thank you for your congratulations!"

Upon hearing Banggeng's gratitude, Li Huaide feigned displeasure and said to Banggeng, "Comrade Jiageng! This isn't a steel mill. Given my relationship with your uncle, you should call me Uncle Li."

Upon hearing Li Huaide's words and seeing his displeased expression, Bang Geng, though knowing it was an act, still feigned a humble and apprehensive look and quickly apologized, saying, "Uncle Li! No! Uncle Li! Thank you for coming to my wedding."

When Li Huaide heard Banggeng call him Uncle Li, he immediately took out a red envelope from his pocket and said with a smile to Banggeng, "Jiageng! Since you've called me Uncle, you absolutely can't refuse the red envelope Uncle is giving you."

Upon hearing Li Huaide's words and seeing the red envelope Li Huaide handed over, perhaps because of the red envelope he had just received from Factory Director Zhou, Banggeng immediately thanked him politely, saying, "Uncle Li! Thank you for the red envelope!"

(End of this chapter)