coobybook Chapter 117 This matter has spread far and wide
Chapter 117 This matter has spread far and wide
Ye Nuan didn't take this matter too seriously. Anyway, she and Gu Hanchuan had agreed not to invite guests, so they wouldn't. It was their own money; why should they let others decide for them?
Unexpectedly, I almost ended up letting someone else make the decision.
Ye Nuan got off work early today, and Xiang Lan came over less than two minutes after she got home.
"Sister-in-law, is something the matter?"
Xiang Lan said with a worried look, "Didn't I tell you that we can't host a party in our compound? Why did you still say you were going to host one?"
Ye Nuan was taken aback: "No! Gu Hanchuan and I have already discussed it and we don't plan to invite anyone. Besides, we already gave everyone wedding candy, so how could we invite anyone else?"
Xiang Lan's eyes widened: "But now everyone in the family compound is saying that your family is going to host a banquet, and many people are discussing how to give money as a gift. Of course, most people are just thinking about getting a free meal, and now the news has spread everywhere."
Ye Nuan's face darkened; she had truly underestimated Zhai Hua.
Why are you so restless!
“Sister-in-law, I really didn’t know about this. I ran into Sister-in-law Zhai on the road the day before yesterday. She insisted that I treat her to a meal, but I refused, saying that I had already held a banquet in my hometown. She said that it’s a tradition to hold banquets in our family compound. I said we should discuss it further, but she told me to inform her in advance. So I simply said that my family’s financial situation was not good enough to hold a banquet.”
Xiang Lan slapped her thigh: "Then it must be her! But the news has spread everywhere now, what are we going to do?"
"I'll go find Aunt Zhao."
"I'm with you!"
The two hurried to Jiang Changzhou's house. At that moment, Jiang Changzhou's wife, Zhao Yue, was watering the vegetables in the yard. When she saw the two of them arrive, she greeted them with a smile: "Come in and sit down. It's rare for the two of you to come together."
Ye Nuan said apologetically, "Aunt Zhao, I'm troubling you again."
"What's the big deal? We all live in the same compound. Just say what you need to say."
Before Ye Nuan could even think of how to bring it up, Xiang Lan rattled off the whole story.
Ye Nuan was somewhat impressed by Xiang Lan's quick wit.
That was so efficient!
"Oh, I've heard about this too. I was wondering why. I remember Lao Jiang saying that Xiao Gu personally said he wouldn't host a dinner party, so how did it escalate like this? Turns out, that's what happened. It's easy to investigate and clarify this rumor. Don't worry, leave it to me."
"Auntie, I'm sorry to have troubled you."
"Hehe, no need to be so polite. I'm just idling at home anyway."
"Don't you work at a pharmaceutical factory? How could you be idle!"
Zhao Yue smiled and said, "I took a few days off because some old injuries flared up again. Old Jiang felt sorry for me, so he let me rest at home for a few days."
It turned out to be the case.
That evening, Zhao Yue told Jiang Yongzhou about it.
Jiang Yongzhou was so angry after hearing this that his hair almost stood on end.
"These old women never do anything productive all day long, all they think about is how to cause trouble! What did Xiao Ye and Xiao Gu do to offend them? They're so clueless!"
Zhao Yue nodded: "That's right! Xiao Ye is a doctor, and her medical skills have been recognized by many. By the way, I heard that Hao Dahai can walk normally now. Yesterday I even saw Gao Erya smiling as she delivered a thank-you gift to Xiao Gu's family."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yongzhou's anger subsided somewhat.
"Xiao Ye's medical skills are truly remarkable! Hao Dahai's recovery is progressing very well, and I don't think he needs to be discharged; he can continue serving in the military!"
Zhao Yue's eyes lit up: "Really? If that's the case, then Gao Erya and her mother and children won't have to leave?"
"Yes, that's what I mean."
"Oh my, Gu is so lucky! He's so fortunate to have met such a wonderful wife as Ye!"
Jiang Yongzhou also laughed: "He is indeed blessed! Originally, Lao Hao thought he was going to be demobilized and cried his eyes out. But he recovered so quickly, and now he walks just like a normal person. I estimate that after a while, he will be able to train normally again."
"That's wonderful! Xiao Ye is a blessing to our family compound."
Jiang Yongzhou shifted slightly to the side: "I've heard that quite a few people are coming specifically to inquire about Xiao Ye. It seems the medicine Xiao Ye prescribed is working, and everyone's trying to snatch her away!"
Zhao Yue chuckled, "Xiao Ye has quite a vision; she's even dreaming of going to medical school for a proper education."
Jiang Yongzhou nodded. He had to get her this spot next year!
Zhao Yue went to investigate the rumors that Ye Nuan and Gu Hanchuan were going to treat everyone to a meal.
Moreover, it's not difficult to check.
Zhao Yue deliberately lingered at the supply station for a while, and overheard people talking about the dinner party. She then asked with a stern face, "This is a rumor. We've already verified it with Xiao Gu. This matter is extremely serious. Think carefully about where you heard these things. Spreading rumors about cadres is a criminal offense!"
Zhao Yue's husband is Jiang Yongzhou, and he's a leader at the pharmaceutical factory, so her words carry considerable weight.
Previously, Zhao Yue didn't like to participate in affairs, so in the family compound, it seemed that only Huang Ying stood out.
Now that Huang Ying is gone, and Zhao Yue is here, everyone is getting a little scared.
"I heard it from Old Miao next door."
"I heard it from Sister Tian."
"I heard it from Sister Tian."
Zhao Yue knew perfectly well what was going on, but she still asked one more question: "Make it clear, which Sister Tian?"
"That's Tian Guihua, Wang Jianming's wife."
"Alright, you guys will come with me to confront Tian Guihua in a bit. You all better have a clear understanding of this matter. Don't just believe whatever others say. Don't you have a brain? Can't you sort this out properly? Xiao Ye and Xiao Gu had a banquet in their hometown and even gave you wedding candy. Why would they need to invite guests? Besides, there's no such custom in our compound!"
After Zhao Yue's reminder, everyone realized that the rumor had gone a bit too far.
There is indeed no such rule.
When Tian Guihua saw Zhao Yue bringing such a group of people to find her, she knew things were going to go wrong.
"Sister Zhao, what brings you here? Is there anything I can help you with?"
"Yes, I have something to ask you. I just wanted to ask you, where did you hear about Gu Hanchuan and Ye Nuan having a banquet? The people behind me all said that they heard it from you."
"No way! I'm a civilized person, I wouldn't spread rumors like that! I heard it from Sister Zhai, she said Ye Nuan told her personally that she was going to treat everyone."
Zhao Yue turned around, and several more women appeared behind her: "Who told you this?"
The newly gathered women looked bewildered: "We heard it from Zhai Hua! And she told us in such detail, even saying we should go over and help as soon as possible."