Chapter 28 Borrowing money?

"He's going to have a party! The sun is rising from the west? How can he have the money?"

Sha Zhu felt that the boy was not so kind to Sister Qin, and he couldn't understand it for a while.

Li Zhiguo originally went to the front yard to find Yan Bugui to explain the situation, but he didn't see him, and instead he waited for his wife.

"Brother, come pick me up."

Qin Huairu was so happy when she saw her man as soon as she entered the courtyard.

"Yes, I just finished my work and was about to pick you up. Let's go home first, and I will talk to you slowly."

It just so happened that he took his wife home.

When they got to the kitchen, Qin Huairu was busy kneading dough and cooking. Li Zhiguo sat on a small stool, watching people working and occasionally making some noise to add a little fun to life.

"Brother, stop making trouble. I'll give it to you later. I'm cooking now."

Qin Huairu turned around and gave him a resentful look.

"All right!"

Li Zhiguo calmed down and talked about business, "Huai Ru, our family's banquet is a little special, it's like this..."

He immediately told her about the crowdfunding for the banquet. In order to fight against foreign enemies, one must first stabilize the country, so Qin Huairu had to understand the process clearly.

"what!"

Qin Huairu was stunned. This surprise came too suddenly. How could a wedding be held like this?

"Please stop it, it will have a bad influence if others hear it.

Please make more crispy peanuts later. I will invite the third uncle and the He family father and son to come over to discuss the arrangements for tomorrow's banquet."

Li Zhiguo has already figured out the process. He will have a tough battle tomorrow and will have to compete with the Jia family. It's like holding a wedding banquet in the same restaurant. Whoever has fewer guests will be embarrassed.

After dinner, when Qin Huairu had finished cleaning up, she placed a plate of peanuts and a pot of mixed vegetables on the table.

The wine pot is just an appearance, inside is the Erqu wine that Li Zhiguo took out from the vegetable market. In later times, it would only cost a dozen yuan a bottle, but it tastes very good, but it will make you drunk if you drink too much.

After a while, he went to invite the person over.

Yan Bugui secretly gave him a thumbs up, saying that Li Zhiguo was just unconventional in his approach to doing things.

"Come on, please come in! Huairu, come and pour the wine."

Li Zhiguo has put forward this recipe first. Don't underestimate the use of peanuts as a side dish for drinking. Not everyone can afford it.

"Okay, brother!"

Qin Huairu took the wine pot and poured four glasses of wine, then said: "Third Uncle, Uncle He, Sha Zhu, you guys drink, I still have work to do in the kitchen."

"Okay, okay, Sister Qin, just go do your thing."

Sha Zhu held the wine glass and thought that Sister Qin was such a good person, he must prepare a good meal for her tomorrow.

"Cough cough..."

He Daqing coughed, this disappointing son.

Yan Bugui then said, "Li Zhiguo, please tell me about this first."

"Well, here's what happened."

Li Zhiguo explained: "Tomorrow, I have invited everyone in the hospital to have a drink. The third uncle is the accountant, and the gift money has been collected. We plan to have ten tables.

I also invited five tables in the factory, and these workers only had lunch there.

That is to say, there are 15 tables for lunch, with main dishes, and 10 tables for dinner, with some meat dishes.

As for this fund, in addition to the betrothal gift from the hospital, my co-workers are expected to receive around one hundred and twenty dollars.

All the money was spent without leaving a single cent, just to make everyone happy to attend my wedding with Qin Huairu."

Yan Bugui nodded and took over the conversation, "Including the gift from your family, Lao He, this banquet will cost about 200 yuan.

This is what I thought, keep fifty yuan to buy peanuts, melon seeds, candies, cigarettes and alcohol.

There were fifteen tables at noon, each priced at eight dollars, so the total cost was one hundred and twenty dollars.

The standard price for 10 tables at night is three dollars, so I spent thirty dollars, which is enough for the meal.”

He Daqing thought for a moment and said, "According to this calculation, including cigarettes and alcohol, each table can get a standard of ten yuan for lunch, which is quite sumptuous."

"That's right. This time our hospital will have to show its face. It's a great event."

While Yan Bugui was talking, his hands were not idle. He picked up some peanuts and put them into his mouth, and took a sip of wine. Wasn't it delicious?

Li Zhiguo suddenly interrupted and said, "There is no problem with the plan, but I don't have money. Those workers need people to come before they can give gifts.

But we have to buy supplies this morning, I think how about this, Uncle He, your family is strong, you can fill the gap first."

"I put it on the cushion? That's not good!"

He Daqing paused, thinking that he had to pay for the wine and gifts, and bring his son to help in the kitchen for free, and now he still had to borrow money?

It would be better to go to Jia's house for a drink.

Who knew that Li Zhiguo would change the subject and say, "Shazhu, you've been an apprentice for almost a year now. You've paid a lot to your father, so I guess he's saved all the money for you."

Sha Zhu said cheerfully, "Of course I pay 15 yuan a month. Dad, you can just use my money to cover the cost first, and it will be easy to transfer."

He Daqing's face darkened immediately, "What do you mean by your money? You don't spend money if you don't eat. And your sister Yu Shui also spends a lot of money."

"Uncle He, you can't be unable to come up with even a hundred bucks, right? Don't waste the money that Sha Zhu worked so hard to earn. Did you give the money to that runaway White Widow?"

Li Zhiguo has plenty of ways to force He Daqing to advance the money, but as the saying goes, just don't push him too far.

When Sha Zhu heard this, he became anxious, "Dad, you didn't let Li Zhiguo get it right, did you? Where's the money I gave you for safekeeping?"

"Yes, they are all here. It's just over a hundred yuan. I paid for it."

He Daqing's eyes were a little evasive. He did have family wealth, but not as much as Sha Zhu thought.

Yan Bugui pushed the frame of his glasses, thinking that the widow had done a lot of harm to people.

Sha Zhu looked at his father and suddenly became a little suspicious.

Or, I won’t pay your salary starting from next month?
He gives his father some living expenses every month and saves the rest.

"Okay, okay, it's settled. Uncle San, please discuss the shopping list with Uncle He.

We are eating and drinking by ourselves, and I have included all the gifts from my co-workers. We must prepare a good meal for lunch tomorrow and serve more delicious dishes."

Li Zhiguo decided to stop while he was ahead and spoke up to smooth things over.

"I have prepared the list. Lao He, come and see if this arrangement is okay. You and Sha Zhu will be the chefs tomorrow.

Each family will send someone to help you, and together we can make this wedding a lively one."

No matter how you calculate it, Yan Bugui has made a profit.

Because those co-workers gave more betrothal money and fewer people came, while there were many people in the hospital, so the betrothal money was relatively less and they could still have two meals.

All in all, although Li Zhiguo held a grand wedding for free, he did not make any money.

Just as Yan Bugui and He Daqing were discussing, Li Zhiguo calmly called Sha Zhu outside.

Sha Zhu looked towards the kitchen somewhat absentmindedly.

"Stupid column!"

"What are you doing?"

Sha Zhu came to his senses and was shocked.

"Smoking!"

Li Zhiguo sent a cigarette over. This idiot Zhu also smokes.

"Oh, good!"

Sha Zhu lit up a cigarette happily, thinking that he would have to ask for a pack of cigarettes to keep for his slow smoking tomorrow when he helped in the kitchen.

"Shazhu, you are eighteen this year, and you will be nineteen next year. You have to think about yourself. With your father's condition, there is no guarantee that there will be a next time. You have to save your own money."

Li Zhiguo patted Sha Zhu's shoulder. He was the only one who could lie down in the yard.

He Daqing was young, only forty years old, and he could not just rest in the yard. He was forced to go out to work.

"That's the truth."

When Sha Zhu thought about the look in his father's eyes when he borrowed money just now, he felt a little worried.

Wait, Sha Zhu suddenly realized that Li Zhiguo didn't spend a penny on the wedding banquet for Sister Qin this time.

He relied entirely on the gifts from the hospital and the salary he saved, and then he had to rely on the gifts from his fellow workers to make up for it.

Is this how things are done? This is cheating more than a hundred people out of paying for the wedding!
Not long after, Yan Bugui finished his discussion with He Daqing, and before leaving, Yan Bugui grabbed the remaining peanuts on the plate.

Li Zhiguo thought to himself, these three uncles are very calculating, they are really taking advantage of others.

"Uncle, look at the entrance of my house. Isn't it very inconsistent?"

Yan Bugui was stunned and took his hand out of his pocket, which was still stained with salt from the peanuts. He felt sad when he saw the potted plant at the door.

"Li Zhiguo, there's nothing inconsistent about this. It's great with my potted plants."

"Tomorrow is my wedding, and good things come in pairs. Come on, I'll bring you a basin.

I won't let you suffer any loss. When spring comes, I'll go to the flower and bird market and buy you two pots."

Li Zhiguo ran to the front yard without saying anything.

"Come back, don't just pick the good ones."

Yan Bugui hurriedly chased after him, those potted plants were his life.

The He family father and son were stunned when they saw the two people running away.

"This Li Zhiguo is really powerful. Even the Third Master was tricked by him."

Sha Zhu saw it again. He just felt that the potted plant looked familiar. It turned out that it was pulled from the third uncle's house.

"If he is not powerful, how could he find a wife and hold a banquet?"

He Daqing felt inferior to him. He wanted him to find a widow, but he was the one who paid for the train ticket.

"dad!"

Sha Zhu wanted to bring up the issue of his salary.

"What's the matter? You also want to get married. Wait until you get a permanent job."

He Daqing said this unhappily and left.

When Sha Zhu saw that his father had run away, he thought that he would just not pay his salary next time and learn to be as shameless as Li Zhiguo.

Not long after, Li Zhiguo happily came back with a basin.

"Brother, Uncle Three gave you another pot."

Qin Huairu came out of the kitchen. She had just put away the bacon and sausages at home to prepare them for the banquet tomorrow.

"That is, he wishes us good things in pairs."

Li Zhiguo happily moved the basin to the other side of the door, which made it harmonious and suitable for the occasion.

In the front yard, Yan Bugui was as sad as if he had lost his parents. Although his potted plant didn't cost any money, he brought it back from school.

"Boss, think positively. It's just a pot of flowers. You've already lost it. Eat more tomorrow and make up for it."

The third aunt started to persuade them. If someone else took the potted plants from her home, she would rush up and spit in their face.

But that person is Li Zhiguo, so it’s better not to cause trouble for yourself.

"No, I have to go out for another bike ride. I can't let this happen."

Yan Bugui thought for a long time before he found a way to comfort his wounded heart.

"You're still riding a bike? Stop it now. You've cleaned the bike to a shine, don't make it dirty."

The three aunts were dumbfounded. It was so late at night, and they didn't even think it was a lot of trouble.

"It's okay, I'll wash it again later. It's a pleasure to wash the car, and it's also profitable."

Yan Bugui actually rode his bicycle all the way to Dazhalan to watch the fun. It was more than ten kilometers round trip, and he was exhausted when he came back.

But he happily washed the car again.

……

Intermediate Courtyard, Jia Family!
Jia Zhang was holding a steamed bread in her hand and was cursing, "That Li Zhiguo is too shameless, he actually cheated money in the factory.

If you had known about Dongxu earlier, you should have hired those workers. This would have made our family lose so much money."

"Mom, I'm not familiar with those people. Li Zhiguo doesn't have money to hold a banquet. When people come tomorrow, it will definitely make a fool of itself."

When Jia Dongxu thought of that scene, he couldn't help but laugh.

"Yes, Li Zhiguo will definitely not be able to handle this. When the time comes, our family will have a lively banquet, and his family's workers will cause trouble. It will be really lively."

Jia Zhang took a big bite of the steamed bread and wanted to get another one, but found that it was gone.

There is one more person in the family and there is not enough food.

Everything will be fine by tomorrow. After receiving the gifts, I will have some money at home and can eat white flour during the New Year.

"By the way, Mom, did you ask Shazhu's dad to help in the kitchen?"

Jia Dongxu thought about this and knew his fucking cooking skills.

"What are you going to invite? It's going to cost money. Tomorrow, when Lao He gives me the gift, I'll ask him to help. It'll just be two tables of food, and we'll be ready in no time."

Jia Zhang didn't take it seriously. "I've hired your uncle as the accountant. Tomorrow we'll set up the table in the middle courtyard. Everyone in the courtyard will come to our house to give gifts. This will make Li Zhiguo jealous. Qin Huairu will regret it."

"That's great! We must beat him this time."

Jia Dongxu was relieved. Besides, those workers might not be willing to come.

"Dongxu, you and Bihua should go out early tomorrow morning, contact the master at the department store, and then go back to the yard with the sewing machine.

In our area, only our Jia family can afford to buy a sewing machine for a daughter-in-law."

Jia Zhang paused and said, "Bihua, you will understand after a while. Our Jia family is one of the best in this area."

"I know mom!"

Chen Bihua was not young after all. She had been married once and knew how to deal with her mother-in-law. She took a bite of the steamed bread in her hand. She couldn't go hungry anyway.

Jia Zhang looked at the scene with envy, but she was too slow to act. Forget it, she decided to save the food for tomorrow's feast.

At this moment, Li Zhiguo had already gone to rest early with Qin Huairu in his arms.

Sunday arrived, and before dawn, the He father and son and several aunts went out to purchase supplies.

After a while, Jia Dongxu and his wife also came out of the yard.

After waiting for a while, Qin Huairu led the sleepy Li Zhiguo to the front yard.

"Morning, Uncle!"

Li Zhiguo was yawning. He had gone to bed early, but he almost couldn't get up.

He closed his eyes and let Qin Huairu put on his clothes and shoes. He only came to his senses after his face was washed.

"Hey, Li Zhiguo, you have to cheer up today and sleep when you have time in the afternoon!"

Yan Bugui pushed out a brand new bicycle with a big red flower tied on it, and helped Li Zhiguo straighten his collar. Today's protagonist must hold on.

"Don't worry, I'm in good spirits."

Li Zhiguo opened his eyes wide and quickly took Qin Huairu away. Today was the official wedding banquet, and the wife had to be brought back from outside.

Afterwards, he took Qin Huairu out to have breakfast, and finally recovered his spirits.

(End of this chapter)