Chapter 862: Chapter 862: You Can’t Shirk When I Co to You for Help_1
Nine out of ten tables were already filled with people.
Zhang Sheng had invited exclusively relatives from the Zhang Family, all of whom were farrs working the land. It was rare for these people to co to Jiwei House, so they arrived early in the morning. Qiao Xiaomai and Tong Sanlang were the last to arrive.
“Sanlang, over here.” Tong Sanlang’s aunt Fang Cui gestured to him. Only she and Zhang Sheng’s wife, Mao Chunhong, were seated at her table, which had been specifically reserved for Tong Sanlang and Qiao Xiaomai.
Zhang Sheng, Zhang Xiaoman, and the Zhang Family followed behind Tong Sanlang and Qiao Xiaomai. The Zhang Family gave Tong Sanlang a push, “Go, your aunt is calling you.”
Tong Sanlang grunted in acknowledgnt and sat down at the table with Qiao Xiaomai.
Mao Chunhong was Tong Sanlang’s cousin’s wife, cradling her month-old child in her arms. This was Tong Sanlang’s cousin’s son, and so after sitting down, he called her “cousin’s wife” and then presented the gifts he had bought.
Silver lockets, silver bracelets, silver bells, bits and pieces in all, making up a total of fifty taels.
Mao Chunhong looked at the small ornants in front of her. She was smiling, but her smile seed a bit forced.
The man who beca a successful candidate in the imperial examinations was rely handing out these items, which was really… The Zhang Family had said that at the very least one hundred taels would be given.
Fang Cui was certainly aware of what the Zhang Family had initially said. Now that Tong Sanlang had only offered half of the one hundred taels, she showed no signs of discomfort on her face; what mattered most was what was actually received in hand.
She imdiately said to Tong Sanlang with a beaming smile, “Oh, these are really exquisite! Sanlang, you and Xiaomai have gone to quite so expense. Yuanyuan can’t speak now, but when he learns to, I’ll have him thank you.”
After Fang Cui had spoken warmly, she picked up the small ornants and placed them in the cloth bag she carried with her.
Tong Sanlang, hearing this, chuckled, “It’s only right.”
At this ti, the Zhang Family and Zhang Sheng had also taken their seats beside the table, and Zhang Xiaoman had gone to call the waiter to serve the dishes.
The nu had already been agreed upon in advance and would be served once everyone was present.
The Zhang Family had seen the items Tong Sanlang took out, and she couldn’t help but twist his thigh hard under the table.
Tong Sanlang, caught off guard, frowned slightly. He looked at the Zhang Family.
The Zhang Family was looking at him. Although there was a smile on her face, her eyes were fierce.
Tong Sanlang didn’t want any trouble, glanced at her, and looked away.
At that mont, Zhang Sheng began to speak with a laugh, “Sanlang, you’ve really made sothing of yourself, winning great honor for your mother. As your cousin, I’m basking in your glory too. Look at the relatives who ca today; they’re all here to see you, the accomplished candidate!”
“Cousin’s jesting, today is Yuanyuan’s Full Moon Banquet,” Tong Sanlang said.
“What importance does a newborn baby hold compared to you?” Zhang Sheng remarked, then turned his head to look around at the other guests and loudly said, “Everyone, let’s hear it. Did you co today to see Yuanyuan or to see Sanlang, the accomplished candidate?”
His question was clearly intended to stir the crowd, and upon hearing it, everyone imdiately began shouting, “To see the accomplished candidate!”
A chorus of voices was all calling out for Tong Sanlang.
Seeing this, Zhang Sheng also shouted a few tis, calling him “accomplished candidate,” and added, “Sanlang, our ancestors in the Zhang Family have always been poor farrs. You’ve truly brought honor to our ancestors. In the future, if our own people co to you for a favor, you can’t shirk it.”
As soon as Zhang Sheng said this, the clamor among those present grew even louder.
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