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China family celebration dampened by relative's comments
A family in China experienced a moment of social tension during a celebration for their daughter, Qian Qian, who was admitted to Southwest University in Chongqing. To celebrate her academic achievement, her parents organized a large feast for the village, including a pig and numerous chickens.
The village head announced the event via loudspeaker, and the family expanded their dining space into the neighborhood to accommodate guests. However, the celebratory mood was dampened when an elderly relative offered the father 200 yuan, suggesting that families who are not wealthy should not host such large celebrations.