RPAGF Chapter 227 Discussing the arrangements for the banquet
Chapter 227 Discussing the arrangements for the banquet
Finally, they arrived at the homes of several young men: Gou Zi, Tie Zhu, Shi Tou, and Liu Shunzi.
When Gou Zi saw Su Panpan and Erniu coming with a thank-you gift, he immediately ran over.
"Sister Panpan, is this for us? Wow, that's great!" Gou Zi shouted excitedly.
Su Panpan smiled and nodded: "Yes, Gouzi, thank you for your help, take it."
Gou Zi accepted the thank-you gift and gathered with Tie Zhu and the others, looking at the contents inside, their eyes shining.
Tiezhu said, "Sister Panpan, you are so kind. If you need anything in the future, just tell us and we will be there whenever you call!"
Shitou also nodded: "Yes, Sister Panpan, you are the good person of our village!"
Liu Shunzi smiled and said, "Hey, I can have a good drink with my brothers tonight. Thank you, Sister Panpan!"
After giving out all the thank-you gifts, Su Panpan and Erniu sat on the ox cart and walked back slowly, chatting along the way about everyone's joy when giving out the thank-you gifts.
Erniu smiled and said, "Panpan, look how happy everyone is to receive the thank-you gifts. You've really done a great favor."
Su Panpan also smiled and said, "Everyone has helped, so this is what I should do. Besides, if everyone is happy, I am happy too."
At this time, a few villagers were gathered on the side of the road. When they saw Su Panpan and Erniu's ox cart passing by, they lowered their voices and started talking quietly.
"Hey, look, that's Su Panpan. She's really becoming more and more capable. I heard she's made a lot of money outside." An old lady pouted and said in a low voice.
"Yes, yes. I heard that the house she built in the town is one of the best in the whole town. It's really enviable." An uncle also echoed with a bit of envy in his eyes.
"Hmph, I don't know how she makes the money and how she is so capable." A young wife curled her lips and muttered softly.
An old man nearby glared at her and said, "Pan Pan earned her money through her own ability and hard work. She's always been very nice to everyone in our village, giving gifts here and there. Don't complain about her."
When the young daughter-in-law heard this, her face turned red and she kept silent.
Su Panpan and Erniu, who were on the ox cart, actually heard a few words of discussion vaguely.
Erniu frowned and said angrily, "Why are these people like this? They just talk nonsense behind my back. Don't take it to heart."
Su Panpan, on the other hand, looked calm. She smiled and waved her hands, saying, "It's okay, Erniu, let them talk. As long as we know what's going on, that's all. The money I earned was all earned through my own hard work. I haven't done anything wrong, so I'm not afraid of what they say."
Erniu listened, nodded and said, "That's true, but it's really uncomfortable to hear them gossip like this."
Su Panpan smiled, looked up at the red sunset in the sky, and said leisurely: "Forget it, we are all in the same village, so it is inevitable that there will be gossip. As long as we behave properly and live a good life, they will understand sooner or later. Besides, most people are very happy and grateful to me for giving us a thank-you gift today, so that's enough."
Erniu also raised his head and looked at the village under the setting sun. He thought that Panpan was right, so he stopped thinking about the gossip and talked with Su Panpan about the next work to be done. The ox cart swayed towards home.
Su Panpan and Erniu got off the carriage and returned to the yard chatting and laughing.
Su Panpan walked into the house with brisk steps, and soon came out with two beautifully wrapped thank-you gifts.
She walked up to Erniu with a smile on her face, handed him one of the thank-you gifts, patted his shoulder and said, "Erniu, this thank-you gift is also indispensable. I'll take it home with you."
Erniu quickly waved his hands, smiling innocently, "You're still being so polite to me."
Su Panpan pretended to be angry and stuffed the thank-you gift into Erniu's arms: "Just take it when I tell you to. Don't refuse it anymore."
Erniu then scratched his head and accepted the thank you gift embarrassedly: "Well... okay, thank you Panpan."
Su Panpan turned around, picked up another thank-you gift, and walked towards Shen Ru's house next door.
Su Panpan handed the thank-you gift to Shen Ru and said with a smile, "Second Aunt, thank you this time too!"
Shen Ru took it with a smile and said jokingly, "You are too polite, but since it is your intention, I will not be polite."
"Oh, there are two fish here. Your uncle will be very happy. He loves fish the most. You can eat at my place tonight."
"Haha, then I won't be polite. It's better to obey than to be polite." Su Panpan had been busy all day and was really a little tired. When she heard Shen Ru's invitation, she accepted it without hesitation.
As they were talking, Qin Youwen strode in from outside, his face full of joy. He shouted, "Panpan, I just went to see a fortune teller, and he said that five days from now will be a very auspicious day, so we can have a wedding!"
Su Panpan's eyes lit up when she heard this. She quickly walked over to Qin Youwen and said, "Really? That's great! But we need to discuss where to hold the wedding. Should we hold it in the village or in the new house in town?"
Shen Ru also came over, tilted her head and said thoughtfully: "Well, this is really something that needs to be carefully considered. Each has its own advantages."
Qin Youwen stroked his chin and analyzed seriously, "Logically speaking, it's better to hold the wedding banquet in the new house. It's called a warm house, which means popularity. With popularity, feng shui will also be good, and wealth will naturally be good too."
"Hosting a banquet in town has its advantages. The restaurants in town have great environments and are beautifully decorated, making for a grand banquet. Plus, they have professional service staff who can take care of everything from welcoming guests to serving food and wine. We don't have to worry about so many things, which saves us a lot of trouble."
"Also, the town has a wide variety of dishes, and the chefs are highly skilled, making a variety of delicious dishes to suit everyone's tastes. Unlike in the village, the dishes might be relatively ordinary and everyday."
"However, holding a wedding in the village has its advantages. The venue is spacious. The village's large courtyards, large drying yards, and even the roadside can accommodate dozens of banquet tables. Everyone gathers together in a lively atmosphere, and the scene is truly spectacular. Furthermore, when holding a wedding in the village, neighbors can easily come and help. From preparing ingredients and setting up the venue to cooking, everyone can lend a hand. The atmosphere of unity and cooperation is strong, and the village is bustling with activity."
Qin Youwen tapped the table with one finger, speaking intermittently, and before he knew it, he had said a lot.