RPAGF Chapter 290: Expedition to the Grassland
Chapter 290: Expedition to the Grassland
"Quickly call the police station and ask them to send someone over to help guard it! What are you all standing around for?" Li Yong was also shocked when he saw so much cash.
Shen Xingwen was a respected figure in the town, so he immediately took out his phone to call someone.
"Dad, is it really necessary to make such a fuss? With so many guests here, what would it look like if the police came?" Shen Lian shook his head and stopped him.
He didn't care about that little bit of money at all. Why call the police on your wedding day?
"What do we do? There's so much money!"
"Take it back inside first! Let Uncle and the others keep an eye on it!" Shen Lian waved his hand.
"This!" Shen Xingwen hesitated.
"That's it! Dad, today is my and Xiaoyuan's big day. What's the point of calling the police!"
"Alright! Everyone, please help us take the money back inside." Shen Xingwen finally nodded. He didn't want the police to come on this joyous occasion.
The uncles and aunts moved the money to Shen Lian's room in the old house. They locked the door and had several people stand guard outside.
After arranging things, the father and son hurried back to offer toasts. So many guests were waiting!
"Shen Lian, let me introduce you. This is County Chief Wang, who came especially to attend your wedding!" Li Yong quickly led Shen Lian and his son to Wang Zhigang's side. This table was almost entirely filled with people from the government system.
My mother, Li Rumei, works within the system, so of course she has many colleagues!
"Thank you, County Chief Wang and all the leaders, for attending my wedding!" Shen Lian said, raising his glass with neither arrogance nor servility.
Li Yong was a little annoyed by Shen Lian's attitude, but he didn't dare to say anything in front of so many people.
"Mr. Shen is a very capable person in our county! We should come to congratulate you on your wedding. Welcome back to your hometown to invest and start a business!" Wang Zhigang laughed.
Although Shen Lian was somewhat clueless, he dared not show any dissatisfaction. He sensed a powerful aura emanating from Shen Lian, even stronger than the aura of the high-ranking leaders he had ever encountered. This secretly alarmed him!
Seeing that the county magistrate had said so, all the officials naturally followed suit and offered a toast.
County magistrate? Shen Lian sneered inwardly! Over there, a county magistrate didn't even have the right to see him. Only with his order could he immediately confiscate the property and exterminate the entire clan.
But since my mom still works in the public sector, let's give them some face!
"Brother Peng, Xiao Chun, you guys really gave me a pleasant surprise today!" Shen Lian pulled Wang Xiaoyuan to his friends' table.
"Hehe! Brother Shen, we're just here to join in the fun!" Luo Zhongchun grinned, and the others nodded in agreement.
"Forget it! Don't do that again next time! You guys scared my dad and the others!" Shen Lian shook his head with a wry smile.
Shen Lian had just checked the donation register; each of them had given 880,000. It was clear they had planned it beforehand.
"Thank you all for coming to my wedding today. My husband and I would like to toast you all!" Shen Lian said no more and raised his glass.
"Great! Congratulations on your marriage, Mr. Shen! May you grow old together in happiness!" The guests at the table also raised their glasses.
"Alright! Everyone, eat and drink well! Excuse me!" Shen Lian nodded and went to the next table.
We set up sixty tables today, and all the dishes were prepared by chefs that Shen Lian hired from the city. There was fresh seafood and all sorts of hearty dishes.
Through his parents' introductions, Shen Lian got to know countless relatives. It was the first time Shen Lian had realized he had so many relatives.
He remembered that he didn't have this much money when he got married last time!
"Honey, take a break! Eat something to fill your stomach!" After going around sixty tables, even though Shen Lian mixed the wine with water, he was still pretty sore!
Today's wedding has exceeded Wang Xiaoyuan's expectations. It has given her a truly glamorous experience in front of her family and friends.
The two rested for a while, eating a few bites of food. Then they began to see the arriving guests off.
It took more than an hour of hard work to see most of the guests off. By the end of the day, even with Shen Lian's robust physique, he felt utterly exhausted.
"Mr. Shen, I'd like to ask where you bought your wedding gowns. Could you tell me? I'd like to pay you a visit!" The prop master asked Shen Lian before leaving.
"I'm so sorry, they don't see strangers!" Unexpectedly, this guy was an expert, recognizing the unusual nature of my two outfits.
The prop master could only shake his head, sigh, and leave in despair!
"You should deposit this money in the bank as soon as possible! It's terrifying to keep it at home!" Li Rumei said hurriedly as the guests had mostly left.
"Okay, let's take it to the bank first! Mom, you can deposit this money into your account!" Shen Lian nodded.
"Mom, I really don't need the money. You can keep it for yourselves!" Shen Lian quickly added when he saw his mother about to speak up.
"Alright then! We'll keep it for you for now, and I'll give it to you later if you need it!"
After staying at home for two more days, Shen Lian and his family of more than 20 people flew to Jiangsu and Zhejiang. They held a wedding at his home and also planned to hold another one at Wang Xiaoyuan's home.
Fortunately, Wang Xiaoyuan's wedding was a bit simple; it was just held at a large hotel.
The Wang family was extremely satisfied with this son-in-law, and all their relatives and friends naturally showered him with compliments.
Three days later, Shen Lian and his family of three returned to Shanghai. Shen Lian spent another two days with them, and it was time for him to go back.
In the early hours of the morning, Shen Lian quietly got up and covered Wang Xiaoyuan's naked body with the blanket. The two had naturally made love passionately the night before, and Wang Xiaoyuan was exhausted.
Shen dressed, quietly closed the door, and left, disappearing from the villa.
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"Your Majesty, you're finally back!"
"Hmm! How is it? Nothing major has happened in the court, has it?" Shen Lian nodded.
"It's nothing serious, it's just that Mr. Wang got really angry when he learned you were on another incognito visit. Heh heh!" Lu Da said. He was used to being scolded by now and didn't care anymore.
This Mr. Wang, at such an advanced age, still has such a fiery temper! Should I bestow a few beautiful women upon him? Shen Lian thought wickedly.
Although spring had arrived, the land of Northeast China was still covered in a blanket of snow. Shen Zimeng rode on horseback, followed by more than ten thousand cavalry, more than ten thousand supply troops, and civilian laborers.
After so much preparation, it's time to send out troops. Otherwise, once the ice and snow melt, the muddy ground will make travel even more difficult.
He was the deputy commander of this expedition to the southern desert, and he and Zhang Da Kui each led more than 10,000 troops in two separate routes. Jiang Shan would also lead 8,000 troops from the capital in another route.
The main battles were fought from these two directions, with Jiangshan's side carrying more supplies and provisions.
The grasslands are so vast that the imperial court has to make extensive preparations.
"Let's go!" Shen Zimeng drew his sword and swung it sharply. He charged forward first, followed by a large contingent of cavalry.
Tens of thousands of horses' hooves kicked up a cloud of snow, frightening nearby birds and animals into hiding.