The longed-for village system

Chapter 81 Wedding Gift Money

Since everyone was already there that night, Chen Qing didn't stay in the old house any longer. He took some changes of clothes and went back to the Mushroom House with Huang Shi.

Of course, Lao Wang and others offered their blessings; being able to bring together a couple on their show was a good deed in itself.

Gold is easy to come by, but a good match is hard to find.

Chen Qing politely expressed his gratitude for everyone's blessings, acknowledging that the production team deserved a great deal of credit for his and Zhao Xiaogu's success.

However, this did not affect his next decision. After seeing the camera start working, he immediately asked, "Old Wang, on such a joyous day, aren't you going to do something?"

Everyone, including Huang Shi, was stunned by Chen Qing's words, not expecting him to get into filming mode so quickly.

After a brief moment of surprise, the quick-witted Huang Shi immediately chimed in, "Yes! You really should show your support for such a joyous occasion as Old Wang's. How about this: I'll take charge, you can provide all the ingredients and drinks for tonight for free."

Huang Shi immediately saw through Chen Qing's idea, but of course, he was still very happy to do something that could freeload off the show.

"No, that doesn't fit the program's purpose." Old Wang immediately rejected their idea. "On such a joyous occasion, Xiao Chen should be treating us to a meal. Why are we being asked to provide the ingredients?"

"That's true! I should definitely treat you to a meal."

Just when Lao Wang thought Chen Qing was going to refute him, he was surprised to find that Chen Qing actually affirmed what he said. It seems that persuading people with reason still works for them.

Huang Shi was initially a little surprised. Based on his understanding of Chen Qing, Chen Qing shouldn't give up so easily. However, after seeing Chen Qing's actions, he smiled slyly, knowing that the production team was in trouble again.

After answering Lao Wang's question, Chen Qing stepped out of the camera's view and extended his hand to the staff on site.

"Xiao Chen, what are you doing reaching out your hand? Didn't you say you were treating us to dinner?" Old Wang was completely bewildered.

"Yes! I'm treating you to dinner, but what about your gift money? Didn't you bring any?"

"Besides the monetary gift, we can invite Xiao Gu over again next time, and we can have tea while we're at it. We should give her a red envelope for that too!"

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Upon hearing Chen Qing's words, the scene instantly fell silent. On the contrary, the number of viewers in the live stream began to soar, and the barrage of comments began to flood the screen.

"Holy crap! That makes perfect sense. The goddess is getting married to the landlord, and you guys come over to celebrate without giving a wedding gift and expect a lavish meal? You're dreaming!"

"Although I'm a little envious of Goddess Xiao Gu and the landlord getting married, I have to admit that the landlord is right. How can you expect to eat without giving a gift?" "Brother Chen's bargaining skills really didn't disappoint me. What was supposed to be a dinner of ingredients and drinks has now turned into a red envelope, and he's asking for two of them. Wow."

"A man who knows how to manage a household well is someone you can't mess with! Goddess Xiao Gu has a really sharp eye when it comes to men."

Fortunately, Lao Wang is unaware of the live stream chat comments when facing Chen Qing, otherwise he would definitely be cursing at the sarcasm from netizens.

However, Old Wang is now facing a headache. He definitely has to pay this gift money, but now paying it is like giving away ingredients, and even more.

“We can give a gift, but the bride isn’t here. We’ll give it to her next time she’s here,” Old Wang said, making a last-ditch effort.

"That's right! So now you only need to give me the money for the wedding gift, and next time when Xiao Gu is here, you can give me the red envelope for the tea ceremony. There's no conflict."

Seeing that the director was speechless after Chen Qing's words, the other staff members started preparing red envelopes in private, and those who didn't have cash went to the finance department to borrow cash.

They were too lazy to argue with Chen Qing, since they knew they couldn't win the argument anyway, so they might as well just hand over the red envelopes and have a good meal!

Old Wang was exasperated to see his colleagues preparing red envelopes. These opportunists not only didn't speak up for him, but they also directly undermined him.

"Alright, can't you guys have some backbone? This is really embarrassing." Old Wang angrily interrupted his colleagues who were raising funds, and then shouted to the logistics department, "Go, take tonight's ingredients to them, and bring them the drinks too."

Seeing Lao Wang compromise, Chen Qing smiled smugly. Lao Wang was still too green to fight him. The groom was the most important person in the world.

"Old Wang! Be careful next time. Prepare your wedding gift money before you talk to me. I'll treat you to a big meal then." Chen Qing didn't forget to kick Old Wang while he was down as he turned around.

"What wedding gift money? Xiao Chen, are you collecting wedding gift money?" Teacher He and Peng Peng pushed open the door and walked in. Teacher He glanced at the camera that was already turned on and continued, "Xiao Chen, congratulations on your marriage to Xiao Gu. Are you planning to have a wedding banquet?"

"Happy marriage, Brother Chen! I wish you and Sister Xiaogu a baby soon!" Peng Peng smiled and offered his blessings immediately.

Chen Qing happily accepted their blessings, and of course explained what had just happened to avoid any misunderstandings or awkwardness.

After hearing Chen Qing's explanation, Teacher He and Peng Peng were very happy. They could eat and drink to their hearts' content without having to work, which was something that would never have happened before.

The main reason they felt good was seeing Lao Wang get his comeuppance; after all this time, they finally had someone who could stand up to him.

(End of this chapter)