With great difficulty, the small canteen's wedding feast finally came to an end. After seeing off his parents-in-law and his bouncy young brother-in-law, Li Xiaoliang, Su Changshun felt an aching fatigue deep in his bones, as if every ounce of strength had been drained from his body. Dusk had already fallen, and the evening breeze carried a slight chill.
He rubbed his stiff cheeks hard, feeling as though his jaw no longer belonged to him.
Having spent the entire afternoon putting on a smiling face and exchanging endless pleasantries, even someone as socially adept and quick-witted as him could hardly withstand the non-stop wave of toasts and small talk. None of those factory leaders were simple characters; every word they uttered carried a hidden edge, requiring him to stay on high alert. The favor owed to his father-in-law, Li Zhenghua, was immense, but the heavy burden that came with it was equally substantial.
Chapter 49