noffsinger Chapter 571 This must be the ultimate full moon celebration!
Chapter 571 This must be the ultimate full moon celebration!
Zhao Tian and Gu Zhendong told their parents about this during the New Year.
Mr. and Mrs. Gu expressed their understanding, and Mr. Gu even wanted to go back to Kaoshan Village for the Spring Festival next year.
That place, after all, is where the Gu family's roots are.
However, by the time Gu Yongkang was sent to the countryside, he had already severed ties with his relatives back home.
When Gu Nan and Gu Zhendong got married, not a single person from their hometown came.
They were afraid of getting involved with this family's bad background and implicating themselves.
I wonder what kind of expressions these relatives would have if they knew that Gu Nan is now a brigade commander, and the youngest brigade commander at that, having been promoted to full brigade commander through an exceptional promotion.
If they knew that Gu Yongkang had taken off his hat and Gu Zhendong had returned to his original government unit, what kind of expression would they have?
On the day of the full moon celebration, Lao Qian arrived early at 6:30 in the morning with the people who were helping out.
Jiang Fangyuan and Lü Hongliang also came along.
When I arrived, the Gu family was having breakfast.
"You've come so early, haven't you eaten yet?"
"Come and have something to eat with us." Seeing so many people coming, Gu's mother quickly invited them over.
Everyone just had a light breakfast; nothing really ate anything substantial.
Gu's mother quickly started to prepare something simple to eat. There were some steamed buns and dumplings at home, and she also made a big pot of minced meat dumpling soup.
What a huge pot! Aren't they worried about people not having enough to eat?
"This family eats pretty well," the aunt who came to help said.
When the group of helpers finished their dumpling soup and saw the fresh vegetables and meats covered with plastic sheeting, they were even more surprised.
Although the chef had said beforehand that the food for this baby's one-month celebration would be quite substantial, they hadn't expected it to be this heavy.
There were half a pig alone, and more than a dozen chickens and ducks.
In this day and age, let alone a full moon celebration, no one would prepare for a wedding like this.
Even though this is Beijing.
The food here is of an exceptionally high standard.
"Hurry up and get it done, there are still more than four hours before the banquet starts."
"There's still a lot to do. We've taken so much money from them, we can't waste time, and we can't show any weakness," the cook said to the aunties as she came out.
"Yes."
"start!"
Gu Nan, Gu Zhendong, Gu's parents, Jiang Fangyuan, and Lü Hongliang also gathered around.
"If there's anything we can do, just let us know," said Mrs. Gu.
“We’ve done quite a few jobs like this together, and we work very well together, so we don’t need your help for now,” an auntie said.
Just kidding. You've taken so much money and come so early. If you still need the client's family to do the work, what are you doing?
As they spoke, the group began to take action.
Break down the pork, wash the dishes, and prepare the chickens and ducks.
Pick vegetables, wash vegetables, cut vegetables, prepare vegetables.
Everyone got busy.
They also set up another simple stove next to the kitchen.
They got busy immediately.
Seeing that there was nothing they could do, Lü Hongliang, Jiang Fangyuan, and the Gu family took the initiative to set up a table, chairs, and arrange melon seeds and candies.
On this day, the two little babies also wore the little clothes that Su Niannian made herself.
Even though it was her first time making it, she did a very good and beautiful job under Gu's mother's guidance.
The little red floral cotton-padded jackets made the two babies look even more like the Fuwa mascots.
So cute, and she's even wearing a hat with two little tigers on it.
The two little ones stared with their big, round eyes, looking around.
Before long, Old Master Bai and Chief Lu also arrived.
The two were invited inside and seated.
Although it was March, it was still a bit cold, but spring had already arrived, and Gu Nan and Gu Zhendong had set up a plastic sheet shed in the yard, which made it warmer.
It also prevents those eating at the banquet from getting cold.
Everything is going on in an orderly manner.
As noon approached, the friends that Grandpa Bai had invited, as well as Gu Nan's comrades-in-arms and Gu Yongkang's colleagues, all arrived.
They sat down at each table.
"This feast is quite impressive; the cigarettes and candy are all very well prepared."
"Yes, they even thoughtfully wrapped it with plastic sheeting, so you can't feel cold at all."
"The baby's one-month celebration is so grand..."
"They're quite wealthy."
"I heard that the bride's maternal grandfather is a leading figure in the field of traditional Chinese medicine, and the family is very wealthy!"
"Ah... then that's not surprising."
Many people are discussing this. At first, they thought it was a bit outrageous that the Gu family was rich, but once they heard that the woman's family was rich, they could understand it.
Otherwise, we should definitely investigate Gu Yongkang thoroughly to see if he has been embezzling funds.
When Mr. Bai heard that his old friend had arrived, he came out to greet him.
Chief Lu had nothing else to do, so he came out as well.
The people in the military knew that Gu Nan and Commander Lu had a good relationship, but when they actually saw Commander Lu arrive early, they all politely stood up and saluted.
In particular, Chief Lu went from table to table replenishing the candy that had been eaten, carrying bags of candy.
Seeing that Chief Lu was personally doing the work, many perceptive people quickly got up to help.
They really don't have the nerve to be offered favors by the military region's top official in Beijing.
"You all sit down. This is my great-grandson's one-month celebration, so it's only right that I move around a bit," said Chief Lu with a smile.
Upon hearing this, many people subconsciously reached into their pockets.
Those who originally intended to give a two-dollar gift are now consciously planning to increase their amount.
Just as Old Master Bai brought his friends in, he heard what Chief Lu said.
She rolled her eyes at him, but didn't say anything to refute him.
There are too many people here. Given Chief Lu's position and his reputation, Old Master Bai will still give him some face in front of a large crowd.
Although Gu Nan's courtyard was considered large, it only accommodated eight tables.
Because so many people came, two more tables were quickly set up in Mr. and Mrs. Gu's room.
Soon, most of the people had arrived, and the food and drinks were served.
Black Neck Knife truly lives up to his name; the dishes he makes are a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate.
Indeed, the plating and presentation are more upscale than what Gu's mother makes.
The dishes were the same for every table, and the amount of food prepared was very large. Even if two more tables were added at the last minute, it would still be enough, and the kitchen would even have leftovers.
Moreover, the food is comparable to that of state-run restaurants!
The dishes served first were all cold dishes, but even so, they were already quite surprising.
Boiled shrimp, salted duck, pig's head meat, cold pig's ear salad, pig's liver, and pork hock.
Next came the hot dishes.
Braised pork belly, chicken stew with mushrooms, pork bone soup, stir-fried pork slices, candied sweet potatoes, and fried meatballs.
Every guest couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow!"
In this day and age, where have you ever seen such a banquet, especially one held at home?
This can be considered a top-tier full moon celebration.