Reborn as a Landlord-Chapter 1481 - 754: Discussion

The Wu Family father and son have extensive connections in Qingyang Town, and over the years, their family has only ever given gifts outwardly, without hosting events to receive them. Therefore, it can be imagined what a grand occasion it will be when Wu Jiaxing gets married, with guests filling the place. Thirty tables for the banquet is certainly not too many.

For tenant farmer families hosting events, they often set up temporary stoves at home and hire cooks to handle the cooking. Banquets are also held at home, but for larger events like at the Wu Family, where there are many tables and not enough space at home, they usually borrow their neighbors’ houses and courtyards. The Wu Family also plans to do this, and in addition to that, they have booked the town’s restaurant, considering the guests from the bride’s side, the Lian Family’s guests.

The usual custom of marriage involves only the groom’s side receiving gifts and hosting banquets, while for a daughter’s marriage, the bride’s family does not typically prepare banquets. Guests bringing bridal gifts generally join the bride’s family on the wedding day to attend the groom’s banquet.

When Lian Huahua married Song Hailong, the Song Family did not extend such an invitation. At that time, Lian Shouren and Lady Gu thought the rural relatives and friends who brought bridal gifts for Lian Huahua were of low status and rustic, and what little gifts they gave were not worth taking to the Song Family’s banquet. Not to mention the relatives and friends, even Lian Manman and her family could not attend the banquet in the city.

Of course, the excuse they used at the time was that the county town was too far from Thirty Mile Camp, making it inconvenient to attend the banquet.

However, such an excuse did not hold up. Even tenant farmer families have married their daughters far away, and their relatives and friends would still attend the banquet and wedding. Even if the family does not have a vehicle, they would borrow carts to bring along their friends and relatives. Naturally, if it was genuinely too far, some guests might choose not to go due to personal reasons. But not extending an invitation is the fault of the hosts.

Now, with Wu Jiaxing and Lian Zhizhi’s marriage, all customs must be properly followed.

The Lian Family’s relatives and friends come to bring bridal gifts, most of which will become part of Lian Zhizhi’s dowry. The banquet will be organized by the Wu Family.

"We won’t keep any of the bridal gifts, all will go to Zhizhi. This way, the couple will have a more prosperous life." Such words had long been spoken by Lady Zhang to Lady Wu Wang.

The Wu Family’s deliberate arrangement of booking a restaurant also satisfied Lian Shouxin, Lady Zhang, and Wu Lang.

"...It doesn’t matter about our own relatives and friends, it’s just..." It’s due to the new connections the Lian Family has made with new, prominent official families and gentry that require more thoughtful hospitality.

All three members of the Wu Family nodded; they thought the same.

When asked how many guests from the Lian Family would come with bridal gifts, Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang called Maid Xiao Xi to ask Lian Manman.

"All the family’s social interactions are recorded, and Manman has a good memory, she doesn’t need to look at the records. She can estimate the number of people with just a thought."

Sure enough, Xiao Xi returned shortly after with a message from Lian Manman.

"...The young lady said that not many who sent bridal gifts from the Prefecture City will come, but those from the county town will likely all come, plus the rural relatives and friends, thirty tables should suffice. The young lady also suggested having Shopkeeper Chiang, who knows many people, come for a day to help manage things."

Everyone nodded in agreement, and once again praised Lian Manman.

"If we trouble Shopkeeper Chiang, on our side, we’ll ask Jiaxing’s uncle to be a host, which should help manage things smoothly," Wu Yugui added.

The uncle of Wu Jiaxing is naturally referring to his cousin Wu Yuchang. He is very experienced, adept at being a banquet host, and skilled in handling various affairs. With him as the host, along with the capable and knowledgeable Shopkeeper Chiang, they were all reassured.

After deciding how many tables to prepare for the banquet, Wu Yugui took out the prepared menu, asking Lian Shouxin, Lady Zhang, and Wu Lang to review and modify it so they could prepare in advance.

For such an important event as a wedding, and with the Wu Family clearly intending to host a grand affair, there were numerous preparations to be made. Both families consulted until evening, finalizing the main arrangements. The Wu Family then agreed to discuss any further matters later and took their leave.

After seeing off the Wu Family, the Lian Family spoke for a while more before planning to retire to their rooms for rest, when Maid Xiao Qing suddenly entered, saying she had a report.

"What is it? Speak," Lian Manman said.

Xiao Qing reported that while they were dining with the Wu Family, Lian Shouli’s family of three had come by.