Seeing that everything was more or less settled, Li Hua urged everyone to disperse.
Chen Yan, who had been standing there for ages without daring to make a sound, finally found an opening. "Brother, the wedding banquet is about to start. Why don't we take the officials over and have a few drinks together?"
Everyone could see what Chen Yan was after. If so many officials and business owners hadn't been present, he might not even have wanted to invite Chen Yong.
Chen Yong still seemed angry. He gave a cold snort and said nothing.
Chen Yan quickly nudged Chen Gang, shooting him meaningful looks.
Now that he had lost Fan Wei, his powerful backer, Chen Yan probably wouldn't be able to get by in Chen Family Village unless he repaired his relationship with Chen Yong.
Although Chen Gang was reluctant, he still said to Chen Yong, "Uncle, please do my dad this favor. Besides, it's my wedding day. Come over and have a drink."
With his nephew pleading like that, Chen Yong felt a little embarrassed. After Li Xia stepped forward and put in a few good words, he could only reluctantly agree.
Seeing Chen Yong and Li Xia head over, Chen Hao and Liu Yan had no choice but to follow. "Come on, Mayor Li. Bring everyone over for a simple meal."
To be honest, Li Hua and the others had come entirely for Chen Hao's sake. They had no interest in attending a wedding like this, but now that Chen Hao had invited them, they could only go along.
When Chen Yan and Chen Gang arrived home with the group, the bride's family immediately erupted.
The bride's father pointed at Chen Yan with a stern face and shouted, "Listen, in-law, this is outrageous! How could you abandon