Chapter 1201 Witness (2)
When Wang Hui came to the stage, he first nodded politely to the few people in the front row with a smile on his face, and then began to speak, mostly words of blessing.
According to the custom in the south, in the wedding ceremony, the woman's leader or elders should come to the stage to bless, and then the man's witness will come to the stage to give a speech. Of course, it can also be two in one.
The nature of the witnesses in a wedding varies with the customs of different places. In some places, it is the parents of the new couple, and in some places, it is a representative of an important person among the guests. Its duty is to represent all the guests. speak.
It can be a classmate, colleague, friend, relative, parent or colleague of the newcomer, or the leader of both units, or a person of considerable status and status.
In his duties, there are not only the pastor's work elements in Western-style weddings, but also the government color that is common in Chinese weddings, that is, this person must be able to guarantee the solemnity and legitimacy of the marriage witnessing process.
In the north, especially in province L, the color of the relationship is stronger than in other regions. Just like when Li Zhengwen heard that Wei Jiefang wanted to run his own company, he persuaded him to go to the capital to register the company. There is a consensus on the Internet, that is, if you have a relationship, you will find a relationship, and if you don't have a relationship, you will have no future.
This is a deep-rooted "culture" in the region, whether it is business, employment, service, education, even weddings and funerals, it is inseparable from a trust relationship.
There is even a 'joke' passed from mouth to mouth among the common people, saying that four elderly people were poisoned by gas while playing mahjong, and they were sent directly to the crematorium together. There were originally ten ordinary people in front of them.
One of the old people found the director at home, and he jumped in line and burned the first one.
The second one asked the director to approve the note, and the second one was burned. The third person stuffed 500 yuan with the section chief, and the sixth one burned it.
When the eighteen ones were burnt, the only one among the four old people who had not found a relationship came to a sigh of relief and survived.
Why do you say that after burning 18, there were not only 10 that were in the front row earlier?
Because there are still a few entrusted relationships coming in to 'expedite'.
This 'joke' basically reflects a local social status quo. Of course, this status quo is not limited to L province, but it is even more magnified here.
Ordinary people naturally weaken this link, and it is not uncommon for everyone to attend a wedding to hear the introduction of a certain governor, a certain bureau chief, and a certain person who is quite familiar with giving speeches on stage, which is horrifying and awe-inspiring. Respectfully.
As for Wei Guoqing, who has been cruising in this kind of circle all his life, and is regarded as a guest of honor, his son's wedding can embody this meaning even more. He strives to make this part perfect and save the last bit of face after retirement.
But this is not something that he can achieve with his own efforts. The situation where people leave the tea to cool down really makes him sigh. No one is willing to sell his face as the vice chairman of the old state-owned enterprise anymore.
Those who are willing to sell his face are also some old subordinates who are indifferent, and these people really seem indifferent in such an atmosphere.
"Has the liberation been properly arranged?" Wei Guoqing asked Yang Lichun again.
Yang Lichun couldn't help looking in Wei Sheng's direction.
Wei Sheng had a smile on his face all the time, but he raised his wrist to look at his watch from time to time, and seemed to be a little hesitant as time went by. Tang Mingshan agreed on the phone, and he agreed very happily.
It was precisely because the other party agreed to her unfeeling request so readily that Wei Sheng couldn't make phone calls to urge her every now and then. The secretary went on stage to witness the marriage in person, the scene was a bit big, and he couldn't shirk it, so it was only natural for him to say that he forgot or got distracted by something at the time.
There is a difference between officials and businessmen, and this ruthless request is based on past affection. It would be a little ignorant for people to call to remind people if they really don't want to come. On the contrary, if Tang Mingshan really planned to come, he wouldn't mind Others need to remind the time again and again.
At this time, Wei Jiefang had come out from the backstage, and went straight to Wei Sheng and asked in a low voice, "There will be another part of thanking the guests, and the man's witnesses should be on stage. If Secretary Tang can't come, I will ask the host to put the The part where the man makes a speech is omitted."
How could Wei Sheng let his father lose the chain at this time, he got up immediately and went to look for Yuan Chunbo, he came to say hello, it would be nice to invite a guest to come on stage.
At this moment, the woman's speaker had left the stage, and the host said loudly and enthusiastically on the stage, "Thank you, Director Wang, for your speech, and I also want to thank the few important guests who were able to attend today despite their busy schedules. First of all, I would like to thank Chaonan." Mr. Mao Jingyi, political commissar of the Municipal Armed Police Fire Brigade, came to the scene in person!"
Miao Yuanjin was slightly taken aback, and Mrs. Wang also looked up at Wei Guoqing's desktop in surprise.
A middle-aged man in the middle seat in the first row stood up and applauded, and applause erupted instantly from the audience.
"Thank you Mr. Wei Dongming, President of China Construction Bank, Chaonan City, for coming to the scene!"
"Thanks to Ms. Li Saifeng from the Organization Department of the Chaonan Municipal Party Committee for coming to the scene!"
"Thanks to Mr. Lu Fangming, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group of Chaonan City Development and Reform Commission, for coming to the scene!"
"Thank you to the Chairman of the Standing Committee of Chaonan City People's Congress..."
Following one after another of singing voices that became more and more excited and faintly mixed with vibrato, the audience gradually became quiet except for the applause. There were occasional gasps of air-conditioning. Thinking that Wei Guoqing's family still has such a strong connection.
Wei Guoqing and Xu Mei were startled.
Wei Zuyin who was standing beside the bride on the stage was also shocked!
Even the bride standing on the stage holding flowers was shocked!
The bride's family was even more shocked!
Miao Yuanjin's eyes were staring like copper bells, the old lady of the Wang family also maintained the posture of cutting off the water, and her face was dull, Miao Xiaoxiao and Chen Pingyang also opened their mouths slightly in surprise, but what they were thinking about at the moment was a wedding. Possession, true or false?
And many guests in the venue sat up straight unconsciously, with a solemn look on their faces.
At this time, the wedding banquet seems to have succeeded in success.
"Next, we will invite the man's wedding witness to come on stage. Warmly welcome Chaonan City, the Municipal Party Committee..." The host's words were stopped by Wei Jiefang, who had been waving his hands for a long time on the side of the stage.
The atmosphere also paused, what about the municipal party committee?
Yuan Chunbo was inviting Mao Jingyi to stand up and take the stage, when the host suddenly looked towards the main entrance of the banquet hall and sang, "Welcome Secretary Tang of the Municipal Party Committee to come on stage to witness the marriage!"
The audience suddenly fell silent.
Wei Sheng also followed the host's gaze, and saw a middle-aged man in a suit and leather shoes hurriedly walking into the banquet hall, with a smile on his face, he clasped his hands together and bowed to the people who were looking up at the venue, as if he was sorry for being late , showing humility.