All morning, even the air in the villa felt sweet.
Shang Wu felt as if she were walking on clouds, each step light and airy, so happy that she didn't feel like she was in the real world.
Around noon, people started arriving one after another.
There were makeup artists and stylists, maids who delivered several sets of custom-made jewelry, and staff who explained the engagement banquet process.
Shang Wu was somewhat taken aback.
Is it really necessary to make such a big deal out of an engagement?
She had never seen anything like this before.
Shang Wu raised her hand, her fingertips lightly tracing the dazzling jewelry, her eyes dazzled by the sight.
"These are all for me?"
“Yes, pick one set to wear at the engagement party, and put the rest away for later.” Lu Rang came over and looked at the clothes with her.
Shang Wu bit her lip, torn between her choices, when suddenly footsteps sounded outside the door.
Lu Zheng came in.
How are the preparations going?
Shang Wu turned around and saw his energetic state, and then thought of those doctors.
Lu Rang abandoned his usual relaxed demeanor in front of her and said indifferently, "What are you doing here? Our engagement banquet is none of your business."
Shang Wu tugged at his sleeve and answered properly, "I really like the dress and the makeup and hair styling. I'm currently picking out matching jewelry."
Lu Zheng nodded, walked over, and surveyed the jewelry on the table, pointing to the set of jewelry in the very center.
"Wear this."
Shang Wu looked over and was taken aback.
The jewelry set recommended by Lu Zheng was predominantly a vibrant, deep red.
From necklaces to earrings, the pieces feature rubies and diamonds, creating a visibly luxurious and flamboyant look.
Shang Wu never expected that Lu Zheng would have such an eye-catching aesthetic sense.
She couldn't help but say, "This seems too attention-grabbing."
"Jewelry looks best when worn boldly, especially since you're the star of the engagement party today. What's the point if you don't try to attract attention?"
Lu Zheng spoke without hesitation, as if Shang Wu was the one who should wear this suit.
Lu Rang said unhappily, "Which set to wear is Shang Wu's decision, and you don't need to give your opinion here."
Shang Wu coughed lightly and immediately interrupted, "It's fine, let's go with this one."
After she and Lu Rang finished their engagement banquet, they would stay here for a while longer.
Lu Rang was already giving Lu Zheng a cold shoulder, so she couldn't just ignore him too and make the atmosphere even more tense.
Lu Zheng nodded: "Shang Wu is so sensible. Wear this outfit. Today is an unforgettable day for you, so you should dress up as beautifully as possible."
After saying that, he left with his hands behind his back, as if he had only come here to make a formality.
Shang Wu had a vague feeling that something was wrong, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.
After all the clothes and accessories were finalized, the stylist and makeup artist took her upstairs.
An hour later, Lu Rang came up to bring her a drink, and then hurriedly went to change into her engagement dress.
But he left and didn't reappear by evening.
The afterglow of the setting sun floated on the horizon.
The makeup artist then fixed up her makeup.
"Miss Shang, that's enough."
Shang Wu let out a long sigh of relief by the dressing table, then stood up and walked to the full-length mirror.
The makeup and hair team inside the room all gasped in surprise.
Shang Wu wore a satin strapless dress that perfectly accentuated her waistline.
The two ambiguous red marks on her neck, faintly visible beneath the necklace, inexplicably added a touch of languid sexiness to her.
All around were bursts of praise.
Shang Wu smiled with satisfaction, looked at herself in the mirror, and casually asked, "Where's Lu Rang? Hasn't he finished getting ready yet?"
"I'll go ask."
The makeup artist left, then quickly returned.
"The master said that the young master has already gone to the south of Wanhu Lake to make preparations."
Shang Wu was startled and turned around.
Did he go to the area in the middle of the lake beforehand? Why didn't he come with me?
The makeup artist opened her mouth but couldn't answer. Just as she was about to ask again for help, Qianjue came in with a process sheet.
"The engagement banquet process needs to be adjusted. We plan to have you and the young master take separate boats, one from the north and one from the south, towards the center of the lake."
"We will have drones ready to record the whole process and try our best to capture the most beautiful and unforgettable scenes."
Shang Wu curiously took the process sheet, which showed the routes for their respective boat trips.
The design drawings are very beautiful.
As night falls, many lotus lanterns float in the center of the lake, and she takes a boat to the center of the lake.
A pink veil was lowered over the central viewing pavilion, and a red carpet stretched from where she boarded the ship all the way to the very center, with seats set up on both sides of the path.
This ensures that guests can see the romantic moment when the two get ashore and walk towards each other from all angles.
Shang Wu could already picture that scene, her eyes filled with a smile as she nodded gently.
"Okay, I understand."
Qianjue carefully put away the flowchart and gave her a half-smile.
"Miss Shang."
Shang Wu nodded: "What?"
"You're so lucky to have gained such recognition and respect from him."
These words made Shang Wu feel somewhat uncomfortable.
When she got engaged to Zhou Yanci, everyone in Lincheng said she was lucky.
As a result, she and the merchants were also completely outmaneuvered.
Shang Wu assumed that Qian Jue was simply expressing his opinion and not implying anything, so he nodded politely.
"We can set off now."
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