French Concession, Pétain Road, International Chapel. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

This is one of the largest churches in Shanghai, inaugurated three years ago, with a lobby capacity of 700 people.

Sitting in the audience were young friends such as Xu Zhimo, Hu Shi, Liang Shiqiu, Xu Beihong, Zhang Jiazhu, Shen Congwen, Lu Xiaoman, as well as Zhang Leyi's relatives and friends, as well as her classmates when she was in middle school in Shanghai.

Older guests, or more high-profile guests, did not come to the church to watch the service.

Because after the Western-style Christian wedding, a Chinese-style wedding will be held in the hotel. This belongs to the characteristics of the Republic of China, which not only pursues Western affairs, but also retains traditional customs. For example, when Chang Kaishen and Miss Song San got married last year, they were first Western-style, then Chinese-style, and comprehensive.

Zhou Hexuan, dressed in a suit and leather shoes, took an oath under the guidance of the pastor: "I would like Miss Zhang Leyi to be my wife, and from now on we will have and support each other, whether it is good or bad, rich or poor, sick or healthy, we will love and cherish each other, and we will not be separated until death." ”

Zhang Leyi lowered her head and smiled sweetly, and then swore an oath: "I am willing to Mr. Zhou Hexuan to be my husband, from now on...... Until death can separate us. ”

"In the witness of the Lord, I declare that the couple in front of me is legally married," the pastor smiled, not wanting to be as cumbersome as the engagement, "and now the bridegroom can kiss your bride!" ”

"Kiss one, kiss one!"

"Kiss, kiss!"

“……”

The young people in the audience kept coaxing, and Zhang Jiazhu shouted the loudest.

Zhou Hexuan hugged Zhang Leyi in his arms, leaned over and kissed her red lips, and ended the Western-style wedding amid screams and applause.

Afterwards, everyone went to the Majestic Hotel, where there was still a scene waiting.

Zhou Hexuan changed into a bright red horse coat and men's skirt, while Zhang Leyi wore a red cheongsam and a red jacket, sitting quietly in the lounge and waiting for the appearance.

Towards the end of the evening, guests from all walks of life began to arrive one after another.

Zhang Mouzhi personally stood at the gate to greet him, and he brought Chen Han, an old servant from Jiujiang, who was responsible for registering the names of the guests and receiving gifts.

I saw a shabby-looking old man coming over with his wife with little feet.

Zhang Mouzhi didn't take it seriously, but he heard Lin Zedong, a reporter from the Shanghai branch of Ta Kung Pao, whisper: "This is the famous Mr. Zhang Taiyan and his wife, Ms. Tang Guoli. ”

Zhang Mouzhi was in awe, and hurriedly hugged his fists and said: "Thank you Mr. Taiyan and his wife for coming to attend the wedding of the little son-in-law and little daughter." ”

"Well said!" Zhang Taiyan threw a gift box on the red silk table.

Chen Han, an old servant of the Zhang family, immediately wrote a note with the words "Zhang Taiyan" with a brush and pasted it on the gift box.

After Zhang Taiyan and his wife entered, a few young people soon came over, and Lin Zedong introduced: "These are the famous painters Xu Beihong, Wang Yachen, Liu Haisu, and the famous dramatist Mr. Tang Huaiqiu. ”

Zhang Mouzhi had only heard of Xu Beihong, and he hugged his fists and smiled: "Thank you, gentlemen, for coming to attend the wedding of your son-in-law and daughter-in-law." ”

Several people hurriedly clasped their fists and saluted, leaving gifts and entering together.

Suddenly, there was another middle-aged boy, who was still shaking a fan in winter. He threw the fan directly on the table and said, "I ran out of money, and this fan is the wedding gift." ”

Zhang Mou was full of contempt in his heart, this Nima came to fight the autumn wind to eat and drink.

I only heard Lin Zedong introduce: "This is Yuan Shikai's son, Yuan Kewen, a big-character figure of the Green Gang." ”

Yuan Shikai's son-in-law?

Zhang Mouzhi was taken aback, and hurriedly visited: "Thank you Yuan Gongzi for coming!" ”

Yuan Kewen didn't bother to look at Zhang Mou, and swaggered inside.

Zhang Mouzhi was depressed, and heard Lin Zedong say: "These two are Mr. Yi Peiji, Minister of Agriculture and Mining of the Nanjing Government, and his wife. ”

"Hello Minister Yi, thank you Minister Yi for coming!" Zhang Mouzhi's posture was lowered.

"These two are Mr. Wang Qianming, the son of the Chinese scholar Wang Guowei, and his wife."

"This is Mr. Yu Qiaqing, president of the Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce."

"This is Mr. Xia Peng, the major shareholder and general manager of the Commercial Press."

"This is Mr. Ye Shengtao, editor-in-chief of "Novel Monthly".

"This is Mr. Shi Liangcai, the boss of "Declaration".

"This is Mr. Liang Desuo, editor-in-chief of "Liangyou Pictorial".

"This is Mr. Jiang Baili, a famous military strategist."

"This is Mr. Zhang Junmai, a famous student."

"This is ......"

Zhang Mouzhi's head was already starting to dizzy, and he found that he had greatly underestimated his son-in-law's connections. Among these guests, the worst are famous scholars, famous painters, and famous poets.

As for Yuan Shikai's son-in-law, the boss of "Declaration", the boss of the Commercial Press, and the appearance of big figures in the political and business circles such as Yi Peiji and Yu Qiaqing, it was completely beyond Zhang Mouzhi's expectations.

That son-in-law of mine is really broad!

However, the shock was not over, only Lin Zedong continued to introduce: "These three are Mr. Jeffreyson, the British Minister to China, Mr. Toynbee, the director of the Royal Institute of International Studies, and his assistant Ms. Veronica. ”

Zhang Mouzhi has never heard of the Royal Institute of International Studies. But the British Minister to China knew that he was a big man, and he actually came to attend his daughter's wedding in person, which made Zhang Mouzhi feel full of face.

is not only a matter of face, Zhang Mouzhi is a comprador background, and he is already thinking about how to get in touch with the British minister in China.

However, to Zhang Mouzhi's complete bewilderment, the French minister to China and the American minister to China were also present one after another -- my son-in-law is going to heaven!

In fact, for many guests today, Zhou Hexuan only sent out symbolic invitations, whether he came to see the other party's mood purely because of his feelings.

The British minister came with Toynbee, the American minister was present because Zhou Hexuan was very famous in the United States, and the French minister was influenced by the French consul in Tianjin and was quite interested in Zhou Hexuan.

Zhou Hexuan and these three have actually never even met.

But others don't know, when they saw the ministers of the three countries gathered at the wedding scene, they were extremely shocked by Zhou Hexuan's influence.

Bigwigs and celebrities who knew or didn't know appeared one after another, and by the end Zhang Mouzhi had already felt numb. He felt that even if Chang Kaishen showed up with his wife, he would not be too excited.

But—

Lin Zedong suddenly said: "These two are Mr. Yan Xishan, Minister of the Interior of the Nanjing Government, and his wife, Ms. Xu Zhuqing. ”

I grass!

Zhang Mouzhi shuddered all over, and said with a stiff smile on his face: "Thank you Minister Yan and Mrs. Yan for coming!" ”

Lin Yi held a pen in his hand and asked, "May I ask the distinguished guest's name?" ”

“”

The two of them are holding the big red flowers connected by the ribbon, and they are upright.