By this time, Xu Zixi and Yan Yincheng had returned to the villa in the southern suburb of the city, and the venue was almost set up.
Different from the past, the whole villa had taken on a new look. The venue, composed of sheer veils, logs, green plants, fresh flowers, and glowing balloons, made people feel as if they were in a dreamy forest. Strings of small lights were interspersed among them, creating an extremely enchanting atmosphere. A light - blue carpet was laid on the main path, with scattered fresh flower petals leading all the way to the main stage. There, a dessert table and chairs for the guests were placed. Counting them, there were as many as 30 chairs.
In the courtyard, there were signposts everywhere with the words "Yan Yincheng & Xu Zixi" on them.
Even the main building had been decorated. The outer walls of the whole villa were hung with twinkling light bulbs. Only when night fell and all the lights were on would this villa become extremely dreamy and beautiful.
She sighed, "It's so beautiful."
Although Yan Yincheng couldn't see, it didn't prevent him from judging the situation on - site through Xu Zixi's reaction. Finding that her feedback was one of surprise and delight, the corners of his lips curled up slightly.
"Do you like it?" he asked. "They said this setting will be even more beautiful at night."
Xu Zixi nodded and smiled. "Of course I like it. I'm also looking forward to seeing what it will be like when all the lights are on at night. Brother Cheng, thank you for the surprise."
It was good that she liked it. He wanted to leave a deep impression on her, so that he could... cough cough.
As the male and female hosts of tonight's engagement dinner, Xu Zixi and Yan Yincheng didn't stay outside for long.
Learning that the two had returned to the villa, the makeup artists and stylists who had been waiting inside immediately pulled them into their respective rooms to prepare for tonight's dinner.
...
At 4 p.m., a plane with the logo of Yan Group landed in Haicheng. Soon, the cabin door opened, and several familiar figures walked out one by one.
The man in the front walked in a hurry. He leaned on a walking stick, but his steps were fast, as if he was rushing for an important meeting.
The two women behind seemed more leisurely. They were two middle - aged and still extremely charming ladies. They walked arm in arm, looking very intimate.
"Lan, look at Yan Haikun. You can't tell at all that he's an old man nearly 80 years old from his steps," Xie Shi laughed without any courtesy at Yan Haikun's back.
Yin Shulan squeezed her hand and said, "He's eager to see his grandson."
Not far away, the car arranged by Yan Yincheng for pick - up had been waiting for a long time. A Biao had already opened the car door and respectfully greeted Yan Haikun, who arrived first, "Sir."
Yan Haikun turned around and saw Yin Shulan and Xie Shi walking slowly. He urged, "Hurry up. Don't waste time later."
Seeing this, Yin Shulan wanted to quicken her pace, but Xie Shi held her back and said to Yan Haikun, "What are you in a hurry for? The people are right there. Can they run away? Seeing how eager you are only for your grandson, I'm starting to worry that Zixi will be bullied in your Yan family after she marries A Cheng. Well, maybe I should persuade Zixi to think again and find another person to marry."
"Nonsense! Don't slander me! I will never treat Zixi badly!" Yan Haikun said immediately. He couldn't take this blame! He didn't want someone to make a fuss with him again!
"So, take your time. Good things take time," Xie Shi said with a smile.
When Yan Haikun and the others arrived at the villa in the southern suburb of the city, the sun had just set. The orange - red sunlight enveloped the whole villa, as if gilding it. Yan Haikun and the others got out of the car one by one. As soon as they looked up, they saw the dreamy villa and the pink signposts with "Yan Yincheng & Xu Zixi" on them everywhere.
The sea breeze in the evening was very gentle, blowing Yan Haikun's clothes. His eyes, which were always as sharp as a hawk's, involuntarily softened.
Oh, he didn't expect that brat A Cheng to be quite romantic.
When he just got off the plane, Yan Haikun seemed a bit impatient. But when he actually came to this villa where his youngest son's family lived, his mood became completely calm, and at the same time, he felt a bit nervous.
He was about to see his two little grandsons with his own eyes. He wondered how they would react when they saw him. Would they call him Grandpa?
He felt a tug on his arm. He turned his head, and Yin Shulan took his arm and said, "Don't worry. The two kids are very smart and sensible. They will surely not disappoint you."
He nodded, took a deep breath, and then stepped forward with Yin Shulan and Xie Shi towards the inside.
In the room, after Xu Zixi finished her makeup, she changed into a custom - made, floor - length, dark - blue velvet evening dress with the help of everyone.
The smooth fabric clung to her skin. The precisely measured size outlined her exquisite figure. The wide - open neckline revealed her beautiful collarbone, but it seemed empty, as if something was missing.
The stylist immediately took out the jewelry box that Yan Yincheng had prepared in advance and was going to put it on for Xu Zixi.
However, at this moment, the door of the room was gently pushed open, and two figures walked in. Xu Zixi saw them in the mirror and turned around happily with a beaming face.
"Mom, Aunt Yin, you're here!"
Xie Shi's eyes were full of tenderness. She stepped forward and hugged Xu Zixi tightly, stroking her long hair and smiling. "Yes, Mom is here. On such an important day as my dearest daughter's engagement, I will definitely come no matter how busy I am."
Hearing such gentle and loving words, Xu Zixi's nose twitched, and she felt like crying. Xie Shi quickly said, "Oh, don't cry. You've just finished your makeup. Don't cry it off. If you really want to cry, wait until your wedding. It's still too early now."
Xu Zixi burst out laughing.
After they exchanged greetings, Xu Zixi also hugged Yin Shulan. During this process, the stylist had been standing aside holding the jewelry box. Xie Shi saw that it contained the latest work of an internationally renowned jewelry designer. This work had been bid up to an extremely high price in the market, but it had been bought by someone not long ago.
It turned out that person was A Cheng.
This kid really spent a lot of effort on Zixi.
Yin Shulan also saw the jewelry. She exchanged a knowing look with her friend, and there was a smile of understanding on both their faces.
Then they stepped forward. One picked up the necklace, and the other picked up the earrings, carefully putting on the expensive amethyst jewelry for Xu Zixi.