Siheyuan: After becoming a traitor, first let the Huai Ru River overflow its banks.

Chapter 438 Ouyang Zhi's henchmen: A major problem of connections

There were too many people, so in addition to the tables for the auction being set up in private rooms such as Yazhuxuan, Songbaige, and Tingyuting, several tables were also set up in the main hall.

These people are all people with connections.

People like Ouyang Zhi, the section chief of the commerce department, and her younger brother Ouyang Ming.

Shang Ouyangzhi is also Minister Wang Hua's right-hand woman, so Minister Wang Hua specially brought her along for today's occasion.

By getting Ouyang Zhi to know Li Jianjun, many things in the future can be handled by Ouyang Zhi and Li Jianjun.

The opening ceremony began as usual, starting with the distinguished guests from the Imperial Palace.

Li Jianjun toasted everyone one by one, and then, led by Minister Wang Hua's assistant Xiao Zhang and Minister Liu Ming's assistant Xiao Li, he toasted everyone one by one.

The people who paid a high price for the Manchu Han Imperial Feast today are, of course, some influential figures in Beijing.

They were all aware of Li Jianjun's current influence, especially the fact that even Minister Wang Hua and Minister Liu Ming treated him as an equal, which made them realize that Li Jianjun had even greater potential and that his development would be even more significant.

That's why they spare no effort and pay high prices to buy a table of food and drink.

Bringing their families and influence to befriend Li Jianjun was a strategic move to gain familiarity with him.

Accompanied by Xiao Zhang and Xiao Li, Li Jianjun toasted everyone one by one, gaining a lot of goodwill in the process.

"President Li, I am Ouyang Zhi from the Commerce and Trade Department. From now on, I will be in charge of liaison with you regarding matters related to the Commerce and Trade Department."

When they arrived in front of Ouyang Zhi with Xiao Zhang and Xiao Li, she stood up and introduced herself with a smile. She then raised her glass with utmost respect and offered a toast to Li Jianjun.

"Section Chief Ouyang, I've heard Minister Wang mention you before, and I'll be relying on you a lot for work in the future."

Li Jianjun responded with a smile, and the two clinked their glasses together and drank it all in one go.

"Mr. Li, this is my younger brother, Ouyang Ming. He just graduated and started his own building materials company. I hope you will give him a helping hand in the future."

Taking the opportunity, Ouyang Zhi pulled her younger brother forward and introduced him to Li Jianjun.

That's how things are in the same circle: everyone helps each other out, you do me a favor, I'll do you a favor, that's all.

But Ouyang Zhi also knew that she was not on equal footing with Li Jianjun.

Therefore, show the utmost respect.

“Brother Jianjun, I’ve always heard my sister mention President Li. You’re our idol.”

Ouyang Ming was also a natural at making friends. With his older sister's introduction, he immediately got into character and took the initiative to greet Li Jianjun.

"The Ouyang brothers are young and promising, and their future is bright."

Although Ouyang Ming was somewhat arrogant and frivolous, Li Jianjun didn't pay any attention to it.

With Ouyang Zhi protecting him, his behavior is perfectly normal.

"Thank you, Jianjun. Okay, I'll finish this, you can do as you please!"

Ouyang Ming spoke with a smile, then downed his drink in one gulp.

"Brother Jianjun, we've already toasted you three times. I'll drink two more, and you can have one."

"Don't worry, I know Jianjun can't drink too much."

"Haha, do you know what we envy most about Brother Jianjun is the beautiful women around him? Tsk tsk."

Before that, Ouyang Ming had already drunk quite a bit on his own. The alcohol fueled his madness, and he was already a little out of control when he spoke.

Hearing her younger brother's words, Ouyang Zhi was startled and instinctively reached out to tug at him.

"Sis, I know you like Jianjun. Beautiful women admire heroes, I understand."

Ouyang Ming's next words caused Ouyang Zhi's expression to change.

In this current situation, Ouyang Zhi clearly sensed that something was amiss.

Li Jianjun still had a smile on his face. Today was a joyous day, so of course he wouldn't take such drunken words to heart.

"Sis, don't pull me."

"Brother Jianjun, why don't you take my sister as your wife?"

“My brother-in-law is a good-for-nothing, completely useless.”

"So, you have to step in and make sure my sister obeys."

"And also, I fully support you."

Ouyang Ming drank two more glasses of wine, which made him even more outspoken. During his conversation, Ouyang Zhi's face darkened.

Li Jianjun gave a few simple words of response, trying his best not to take the matter to heart.

"Sister Zhi, please do something about your little brother."

Before leaving, Xiao Zhang gave Ouyang Zhi a reminder.

The celebration was not affected by Ouyang Ming's minor incident and continued as planned.

What Li Jianjun didn't know was that the inside of Fengzeyuan wasn't the most lively place; it was actually the three tables outside.

The number of people attracted was so great that it felt like half of Beijing's population had come.

Of course, the people in the courtyard were not exempt either; Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi arrived with their servants.

However, the condition for attending this banquet was that one had to memorize some dishes, which Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi, two old women, were obviously lacking.

Bang Geng was a shrewd guy, so he remembered it too.

"Hey Banggeng, could you ask if you could carry it for us?"

"What are you thinking? How could this be possible?"

"When you're eating, could you secretly bring us some?"

"Please, you two are trying to get me killed."

"Bang Geng, you're Mom's good boy. Do you know that your grandma and I haven't eaten meat for days?"

"Well, there's nothing I can do about it. You guys are just stupid."

"My dear grandson, please bring some out for us, Grandma begs you."

Under the pleas of Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi, Bang Geng finally agreed.

Of course, Banggeng had done plenty of petty theft since he was a child.

More importantly, this guy himself also wanted to be able to steal some.

Are there any bad dishes at Fengzeyuan?

Of course, I also want to show off some of my skills whenever I have the chance.

However, since the stalks hadn't arrived, the people at Fengzeyuan didn't pay much attention to them.

With so many people, there's not enough time to take care of everyone, so who would notice something as trivial as someone stealing vegetables?

However, Bang Geng overlooked one point: just because the people at Fengzeyuan don't care doesn't mean that people who want to eat won't pay attention.

"Okay, you've stolen my vegetables!"

"Whatever your name is, eat your food, it's none of your business."

"No way! Mr. Li kindly arranged this banquet, and you actually have the nerve to steal it!"

"Mr. Li has plenty of money, why would he care about this? Even he doesn't care, so why are you making a fuss?"

"No, so many people are waiting. You eat and then leave. Don't steal!"

"None of your business! If you say another word, I'll beat you up!"

"Come quick! Someone's stealing our vegetables!"

Chapter 439 The Last Chance, Why Dwell on It?

Bang Geng was initially quite arrogant, but he panicked after hearing people shouting.

I've already offended Li Jianjun several times, and now, in front of so many people, if I make a big fuss about it again, I'm doomed.

"Shut up!"

"How dare they act so arrogantly! Everyone, look at this! Come and judge for yourselves! Mr. Li kindly invited us to a banquet, and someone is even stealing our vegetables!"

"Damn it, you're asking for it!"

Bang Geng finally couldn't hold back any longer, and with a roar, he threw a punch.

With a loud bang, the person was knocked down.

"Someone's been assaulted! Stealing vegetables and then attacking someone!"

"What's wrong with you? What are you trying to do?"

"Stop him! Beat him up!"

"Not only should we beat him up, but we should also arrest him and hand him over to General Manager Li!"

The stick-shaped design finally provoked public outrage, and soon, everyone was shouting and cursing.

Amidst the shouts and curses, some who had just finished eating were interrupted by the sticks, and naturally became angry.

Those who didn't get any were naturally resentful seeing that bastard Banggeng eating and taking things.

So, a group of people rushed towards the stick.

"Stop hitting! Please stop hitting!"

"Bang Geng, admit your mistake, admit your mistake now!"

Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi stared wide-eyed, completely unprepared for the situation to turn out this way.

In a moment of tension, he shouted repeatedly.

Banggeng is not only used to stealing, but he also seems quite used to being beaten.

With one hand protecting his head and the other holding down the food in his bag, he turned and ran while simultaneously fighting back.

"Those two old women told me to steal!"