Outsider: The Fifth Young Master of the Kang Family

"It's decided. A Zong, you go and arrange this matter. The dishes must be good and decent, and don't bring shame to our Kang family."

The old man didn't listen to Kang Qirui's idea. He was determined to hold a big banquet for A Zu's promotion and gave orders directly to the second brother. The second brother shrugged. He didn't care about this matter anyway. Since the old man had spoken, he nodded and agreed: "No problem, I'll do it."

Ah Yao suddenly said, "General Manager Kang, our smart brother. Since you are going to invite so many people, why don't you invite our director as well? Just consider it a favor."

"Hey, hey, hey, Ayao, you are such a fool. How can you invite the director?" Before Azu could say anything, his father disagreed. "There are so many people in our family. How can the director, who is so fat, fit in? What if he takes two seats?"

"Dad, how many people are there in our Kang family? How come they can all fit at two tables?" A Yao looked helpless. One table of the Kang family was not enough and two tables were too many. How could the extra seats be accommodated for the director?

"Look at what you said. What about A Bing and his wife and their two daughters? And the village chief and the women's director of our Kangjia Township? And what about Achan's parents? After all, they are relatives. How can we not invite them?" said the old man.

A Yao was stunned for a moment, then quickly reacted: "In-laws are in-laws, but they are Er Lao's father-in-law and mother-in-law. What does it have to do with A Zu's promotion?"

However, even the mother disagreed with what he said, "In-laws, in-laws, we are all here as a family. You can choose not to invite anyone else, but you must invite the in-laws."

The old man nodded and said, "So your mother's words are more humane. Of course, all the relatives should be invited. It took our Kang family hundreds of years to produce such a great son, who became an official. At least let the relatives see how I, Kang Ershou, teach my son. I have always said that Grandpa is the most like me."

"Like a ghost or a horse." The second sister-in-law disagreed and refuted the old man's words: "Master, you have always said that Fourth Uncle is the adopted son of Emperor Qianlong - Zhou Riqing. You are a secret abacus - poor and lonely to death, how can it be like that?"

"What a poor girl! How can you say that about your father-in-law?" The nanny scolded the second sister-in-law, who immediately dared not say anything. But the old man waved his hand and said with a smile, "Forget it, forget it, don't blame her."

The dinner party was decided. My dad even went to Sanyuan Palace to calculate the luck of Saturday, June 6. After learning that it was a good day, he finally decided to host a banquet for relatives and friends at Jiekou Hotel that day to celebrate my grandfather's promotion to general manager of a foreign-funded company.

On the day of the banquet, after the banquet started, the old man stood up with a wine glass in his hand and said, "Dear neighbors, dear relatives and friends, today is a great day. My son Azu has become the general manager of a foreign-funded company." He looked at Azu and said comfortingly, "Our Kang family has been looking forward to this for decades. It's so glorious. Please have a drink, I'll drink first to show my respect."

Cousin Bing clinked glasses with Grandma Zu and sighed, "Now my cousin is so proud of himself. He looks much straighter when he goes out."

"Cousin, A Zu is just a regional general manager, nothing special." Diana supported the half-drunk A Zu and said modestly to her cousin Bing. Cousin Bing waved his hand and disagreed, "That's not the case, Diana. A Zu is now a wife and son, and you are now the general manager's wife, your waist should be much stronger."

"That's right, the general manager of a foreign company. In the future, I will let my grandson learn from my grandfather." The village chief of Kang's hometown was sitting next to A Bing and agreed with A Bing's words.

"Uncle San, I have published a book to teach children how to become successful people. I will give you a copy when the time comes." The old man was also drunk and started to talk nonsense. However, the village chief believed it and was so happy that he toasted the old man again.

The meal lasted for three hours. Dad and everyone had a drink and boasted for a while. At the same time, they made countless promises, saying that if they had any problems, they would come to A-Zu for help. When the banquet ended and everyone returned to the Kang family, it was already 9: in the evening.

"Xiu Gu, make a pot of tea to sober everyone up." Kang Qirui helped his half-drunk father sit down on the armchair, and then instructed Xiu Gu, the nanny at home. Xiu Gu had just gone into the dining room to boil water for tea, and Gui Yuan and his father walked into the Kang family together. "You poor boy, why did you come back only now when I asked you to pick up Fa Da?" The second sister-in-law scolded Gui Yuan, then turned around and said to Su's father with a smile on her face: "Fa Da, you too, why did you come just now? Have you eaten? Let me cook you some noodles?"

Father Su waved his hands and asked in confusion, "For such a big event, the banquet was over in one day? What about Ah Chan's cousins? I didn't hear them say they were invited? A cousin's uncle is also a uncle, so how could he not be invited?"

"Father-in-law?" A-Zu was dumbfounded, as he had called the wrong person. He immediately corrected him, "Second Brother's father-in-law. I know they are Second Brother's uncles, but I think that being able to invite you is already a representation of them."

Father Su frowned and looked around, as if he was looking for something. After a while, he asked, "Where is A Zong? I want to ask A Zong, he is now the general manager, and most of the credit is due to our A Chan."

"Oh, you're wrong. The one the general manager is going to treat this time is not A-Zong, not my husband, your son-in-law, but your son-in-law's younger brother." The second sister-in-law interrupted him quickly, pointing at A-Zu.

Father Su was embarrassed. He glared at Gui Yuan and scolded, "Why didn't you explain it to me clearly just now?" Gui Yuan took the blame on himself, and Father Su's expression calmed down a little. He thought for a while and said, "My dear, I always think that it is a big deal for Grandpa to become the general manager of a foreign-funded enterprise. How can you invite so many people in one day? You must hold a four- or five-day banquet. How glorious and impressive it will be then?"

Su's father's suggestion hit the mark exactly, and the old man agreed as soon as he heard it, "That's right, let's do as you wish. Grandpa, don't worry about the money, I have it. Just pay me back when you get your salary next month, hahahaha."

Kang Qirui was about to persuade his father when Zhu Wanling pulled his clothes. "Forget it. You know the master's character. No matter how much you say, you can't stop him from doing something extravagant. Why bother? Just let the master be happy." Zhu Wanling whispered in his ear. Kang Qirui also knew that he couldn't persuade his father at all, so he sighed and let him be.

After five consecutive days of banquets, basically all relatives, friends and neighbors were invited. With everyone's compliments, Lao Dou now went out with a lot of pride. One day, he was walking on the street singing a little song, and he met an old colleague who used to work in a restaurant with him. The colleague greeted Lao Dou and said, "Lao Kang, I heard that your son got rich. Shouldn't we celebrate?"

"We've already celebrated. I've had a buffet for several days and invited all my relatives, friends, and neighbors." The old man laughed and said, "My son A-Zu is so powerful now. He's the general manager of a foreign company and earns several million a year."

The other person's face froze, and he said unhappily, "Japanese Yen, right? Nowadays, people brag without consulting the cow. General Manager, right? Do you have a business card?"

Of course, Lao Dou couldn't produce A-Zu's business card. When the other party saw Lao Dou's expression, he didn't say anything but just walked away with a playful look on his face. Lao Dou was so angry that he immediately ran back home and knocked on A-Zu's door.

"Dad? Grandpa went to work. What can I do for you?" Diana said after opening the door.

"Go across the street and print some business cards for A-Zu. Make sure to write down his phone number, address, and that he is the general manager of a foreign-funded company." Daddy took out a hundred yuan from his pocket and handed it to Diana, emphasizing, "Remember, the most important thing is to write "general manager". Go now. I'm waiting to use it."

"Are you waiting to use it?" Diana was puzzled, but she didn't mind as long as she didn't have to spend any money, so she nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll change my clothes and go out." Then she closed the door.

After Lao Dou got the business card of A Zu printed by Diana, he went to the street and gave it to everyone. He was almost mistaken for a fake diploma seller, so Lao Dou had to explain to them that it was his son's business card. Others asked him why he gave out his son's business card, so Lao Dou explained that we should share the wealth, and he was almost mistaken for a pyramid scheme. (End of this chapter)