Chapter 401 Classical Chinese
In the Tengda conference room, Jian Ning smiled gently, served the tea one by one with both hands, and said softly:
"Hello everyone, I am Jian Ning, the secretary of Chairman Song. The chairman has some urgent matters to deal with, so I will be here later. Please wait for a moment."
Everyone present responded politely: "Mr. Song has important matters to attend to, it won't be a problem for us to wait." "Ms. Jian, you're welcome."
After Jian Ning left the meeting room, the atmosphere inside gradually became lively.
A lady with exquisite makeup and fashionable clothes was the first to break the silence: "Congratulations to Mr. Chen for winning the wedding planning order for celebrities Li Xiaolu and Jia Nailiang!"
Chen Min, chief planner of Hui Ai Company, smiled and responded modestly: "It's just luck.
Mr. Yang, the "Mediterranean romantic style" wedding you designed for Deng Chao and Sun Li last year used a lot of white florals and crystal elements, which is a classic and has brought a lot of inspiration to us colleagues."
Yang Cess, who is known in the industry as the "dream maker" of celebrity weddings, glanced at everyone in the conference room and couldn't help feeling a surge of pressure in his heart.
She knew everyone at the scene. Gao Yijing and Pan Yuzhen beside her were both top wedding planners in the country who were as famous as herself.
Sitting opposite were representatives from three domestic high-end wedding planning giants: Hongbaihe, Huiai Huahaige and others.
The competitors are very powerful, so it is easy to imagine how difficult it would be to win the wedding order for Asia's richest man today.
Gao Yijing, a master of spatial floral design, has a determined gaze and has been deeply involved in the high-end wedding market for many years. She rose to fame in her early years for planning a sensational wedding for the daughter of Hon Hai Group.
If he could win the richest man’s wedding project, it would undoubtedly add a highlight to his career.
Pan Yuzhen, who is known as the chief expert on celebrity weddings, smiled and said: "We are all leaders in the industry, and the importance of the wedding of Asia's richest man is self-evident.
Today, we will all try our best to see whose proposal can impress Mr. Song more."
Representatives from the three planning companies, Hongbaihe, Huiai and Huahaige, also showed their confidence and were eager to try.
About twenty minutes later, footsteps were heard approaching from afar in the outdoor corridor.
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw the richest man Song Ci hurriedly entering the conference room, followed by his secretary Jian Ning, whom he had just met.
Just as everyone was about to stand up, Song Ci raised his hand and gestured, "Please take a seat, everyone. Sorry for keeping you waiting."
The richest man sat down at the main seat and glanced at the top figures in the wedding planning industry: "I believe everyone knows the theme of the wedding. Let's hurry up. Who will start first?"
"Mr. Song, let our Huiai company present first." Huiai representative Chen Min reacted quickly and spoke first.
He understood that presenting the plan first could help him seize the initiative and leave a deep preconceived impression on customers.
Seeing Song Ci nod in agreement, Chen Min quickly moved to the laptop and opened the PPT file that he had prepared.
In an instant, exquisite wedding effects images slowly unfolded on the electronic display screen in the conference room.
"Mr. Song, our Huiai company has always been committed to creating exclusive quality weddings, and is particularly good at high-end customized services..."
Chen Min briefly introduced the company's advantages and then got to the point, "Based on the classical Chinese theme you proposed, our design plan is..."
Song Ci raised his head slightly and looked at the screen intently.
He had discussed with Liu Shishi before and decided to hold a unique Chinese-style wedding, so he invited famous domestic wedding planners and companies to design the plan.
Today is just a preliminary screening of the general framework. The subsequent wedding details still need to be communicated and polished by the couple with the planning team.
"...The groom's attire is a Ming Dynasty dragon robe and jade belt, with accessories such as jade and waist knife. The bride's attire is a long-sleeved, chest-length skirt, a lace-up gold phoenix crown on her head, and exquisite embroidered shoes on her feet...
Mr. Song, the above is our Huiai wedding design plan."
Song Ci's face was calm, making it difficult to guess what he thought of this plan. He simply said, "Continue, next one."
Everyone exchanged glances. The first spot had already been taken by Hui Ai, so the order of the subsequent performances was not so important. They appeared one by one according to their seats.
"Mr. Song, I'm Gao Yijing. The theme of the Chinese wedding I designed is the charm of Tang and Song dynasties."
Noticing that the richest man showed a hint of interest, Gao Yijing's lips curled up slightly.
Previously, she had specially explained the story of the CP of Tang poetry and Song lyrics on the Internet, and carefully selected the theme of Tang and Song style to cater to the audience's tastes, and it seems that the effect is significant.
After Gao Yijing, two companies, Hong Baihe and Huahaige, gave presentations on their wedding planning cases.
It’s not that the proposals of several people are not detailed, but Song Ci always feels that the contents are more or less the same, lacking some sense of surprise and exquisiteness.
In front of the notebook, Yang Cess, the fifth speaker, controlled the mouse and slowly flipped through the PPT, saying with great emotion: "Mr. Song, you and your wife were childhood sweethearts, and you finally became a couple with time as the matchmaker and youth as the betrothal gift.
From school uniform to wedding dress, from school to home, what a romantic love story. So I think your wedding should combine personal stories and artistic elements. "
"Not bad!" Song Ci nodded in agreement. He felt that this plan was unique and more to his liking than the previous four plans.
This was the first time that Mr. First expressed his opinion. Yang Cessation was instantly excited and introduced himself more enthusiastically.
"...Mr. Song, my team also has in-depth cooperation with major high-end hotels in China, such as Park Hyatt, Four Seasons, Atlantis, etc., and can meet any of your wedding venue needs."
Song Ci suddenly interrupted: "I have already arranged the wedding venue. It will be at Fangfei Garden, Building 17, Diaoyutai State Guesthouse."
Upon hearing this, Yang Cesium carefully reminded: "Director Song, that Diaoyutai is not an ordinary place..."
Song Ci said lightly: "I have already communicated and coordinated with the Diaoyutai Administration. You don't need to worry about this matter."
Everyone present was secretly shocked. Diaoyutai State Guesthouse is an important venue for state and foreign affairs activities and is rarely open to the public. Holding a wedding there is not possible with money alone. The power of the richest man is indeed extraordinary.
Yang Cessation was shocked to see that the richest man had already made all the arrangements, but he did not ask any more questions and continued to introduce the plan.
Ten minutes later, Pan Yuzhen, the last person to present a proposal, stepped forward. She took a deep breath. Yang Cessna’s proposal was very brilliant, which put a lot of pressure on her.
While opening the PPT, he talked freely: "Mr. Song, I think the classical Chinese wedding should surpass the traditional wedding in terms of cultural depth, aesthetics and ritual sense.
Create a feast that combines the rich historical heritage with modern high-end fashion style. "
"My wedding design takes "national style and elegant gathering, family appointment" as the core theme, and cleverly integrates the wedding customs images in "Book of Songs" and "Book of Rites", such as the harmony of zither and harp, and a happy marriage for a hundred years, to give the wedding a deeper cultural connotation.
At the same time, we also plan to invite Chinese studies experts or etiquette scholars to serve as cultural consultants to ensure that the wedding process complies with the Three Books and Six Etiquettes and incorporates modern aesthetic concepts. "
Song Ci sat up straighter and praised sincerely: "Going beyond the appearance of luxury and pursuing cultural conception and artistic beauty is a unique idea."
Pan Yuzhen's PPT illustrations were exquisite and eye-catching. Hearing the richest man's praise, she became more relaxed.
“In terms of overall design, we abandoned the traditional clichés of bright red and bright gold and instead adopted more advanced classical colors.
For example, the elegant green, sky blue, and moon white of the Song Dynasty; the calm cinnabar, azurite, and ink of the Ming Dynasty, embellished with real gold, mother-of-pearl, and jade.
In terms of aesthetic concepts, themes such as the Lanting Gathering, A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains, and the Four Arts of Literati run through the entire work, forming a unique narrative style.
Song Ci was quite satisfied with Pan Yuzhen's creation of the wedding style, and asked, "How are the dresses and utensils planned? Do you have any design drawings of the phoenix crown and bridal robe? Let me see them."
"Yes, yes!" Pan Yuzhen quickly flipped through the PPT and explained, "Director Song, in terms of clothing design, we have conducted in-depth research on cultural relics from the Song and Ming dynasties.
We plan to hire top intangible cultural heritage inheritors of Suzhou embroidery and Beijing embroidery to customize wedding dresses.
The bride's phoenix crown and bridal robe must be made of real gold thread, kingfisher feathers, and top-grade pearls and gemstones; the fabrics must be made of precious materials such as silk satin, Song brocade, and kesi. The groom's formal suit can be a scholar-official dragon robe and jade belt.
For ceremonial props, such as fans, cups, trays, etc., we will imitate museum collections or customize top-quality lacquerware, porcelain, gold and silverware. Wedding bowls, chopsticks and other tableware will also be customized with top-quality porcelain or jade. "
Just then, there was a knock on the door, "Knock, knock, knock", interrupting Pan Yuzhen's introduction.
Song Ci turned her head and looked outside the door. It turned out that Wang Jing, who had just returned to work after giving birth, was standing there: "Sister Jing, what's the matter?"
Wang Jing walked into the meeting room with a document in her hand and a smile on her face. She came to Song Ci and said, "I have some materials to be submitted to the regulatory authorities and I need your signature."
Song Ci took the document and quickly flipped through it. After taking a quick glance and confirming that it was a regular document, he signed his name on it.
While Song Ci was reviewing the documents, Wang Jing looked at the pictures on the electronic screen and couldn't help but exclaimed, "What a beautiful phoenix crown and bridal robe! Mr. Song, are you going to hold a wedding with Shishi?"
"Well, it will be held on New Year's Day next year." Song Ci smiled brightly and returned the signed document to Wang Jing.
"Congratulations." Wang Jing had a look of envy on her face, staring intently at the phoenix crown and bridal bridal robe in the picture that was full of ancient Chinese style.
For a moment, I felt that my wedding dress and diamond ring pale in comparison. “I was married to you in a formal way, and you received three letters and six ceremonies. Shishi is so lucky!”
Seeing Wang Jing sitting down and looking at the wedding plan with interest, Song Ci didn't care and turned around and ordered: "Ms. Pan, please continue."
"In terms of the ceremony process, we strictly examine the core rituals of the six ceremonies of accepting the bride's proposal, asking for the bride's name, accepting the bride's auspiciousness, accepting the bride's betrothal gift, asking for the date of marriage, and welcoming the bride in person, and simplify and optimize them in light of modern actual conditions. In addition, we will hire folklore authorities or masters of Chinese studies to serve as emcees..."
Pan Yuzhen's design plan is very thoughtful, from the layout of the main venue and reception area with flying eaves and caisson ceilings, to the combination of palace lanterns, screens, landscape paintings and other elements.
From the cloud patterns and dragon and phoenix decorations on the wedding car, invitations, sign-in book, and bouquets, every detail of the wedding was truly taken to the extreme.
Wang Jing was amazed by the meticulous wedding planning: "It turns out that a Chinese wedding is so complicated. All the steps must be carried out according to the plan. I'm afraid it can't be done without 300 million yuan."
The Song Dynasty poems are powerful and every word is forceful, as if they are a solemn vow.
"I will only have this one wedding in my life. Since I have the conditions, I will naturally make it grand and let Shishi marry into the Song family in style. The slight expense is worth it."
After introducing all the wedding plans, Song Ci hesitated for a moment and then said, "Please stay, Ms. Pan and Ms. Yang."
Then he looked at the other four parties who were not chosen and said, "Thank you all for coming all the way here. I will arrange for someone to transfer the design fee today. Jian Ning, please see you off for me."
Although Chen Min, Gao Yijing and others were full of regret, they were convinced of their defeat. Pan Yuzhen and Yang Cess's plan was indeed more ingenious, and better in creativity and details.
Jian Ning smiled and raised her hand to signal: "Everyone, please follow me!"
A few people sighed, stood up and left the office.
Wang Jing was still immersed in the amazing wedding planning. When she saw the guests leaving, she also stood up and said goodbye: "Mr. Song, I'm going to be busy. I won't disturb you anymore."
The meeting room regained its calm, and Song Ci said in a clear voice: "I really appreciate the personal story elements incorporated into Ms. Yang's proposal, and the classical cultural style created in Ms. Pan's planning.
I hope you two can work together to host my wedding with my lover, combining the two highlights together.”
Yang Cesium and Pan Yuzhen looked at each other and both understood that one party could not afford the huge order of 300 million yuan alone.
They all responded in unison: "It is an honor to undertake your wedding. We will integrate the advantages of the two plans after we go back and come up with a new plan for your review as soon as possible."
"Thank you both!" Song Ci nodded, "Please wait a moment."
After saying that, he picked up his phone, opened WeChat video and called his wife. After a while, the video was connected.
"Husband!" Liu Shishi smiled like a flower, her tone showing her joy, as if something happy had happened to her.
Song Ci also laughed: "Shishi, is there any good news?"
On the screen, Liu Shishi's eyebrows were curved and she was beaming with joy: "Just now the Magnolia Awards announced the nomination list. I was nominated for Best Actress again for my role as Ruoxi in "Startling by Each Step."
"Congratulations." Song Ci was happy for his wife's career progress, "By the way, Shishi, I'm talking to the planner about our wedding.
When will the filming of Silent Shorthand be finished? I will wait for you to return to Beijing and finalize the wedding plan together. "
Compared to being nominated for the Magnolia Best Actress award, Liu Shishi is obviously more looking forward to preparing for the wedding. She can't wait to see the phoenix coronet and bridal bridal dress she has been dreaming of.
She waved a bouquet of flowers in her hand towards her husband and said, "I've finished filming! The crew is holding a wrap-up party tonight. I can go back to Peking tomorrow and will have free time for the next half month."
"Okay, I'll wait for you to come back."
After ending the call with Liu Shishi, Song Ci turned his attention back to the two top planners: "Ladies, how long do you think it will take to complete the new plan?"
They both said in unison: "Three days."
Song Ci calculated the time: "Then let's set it on the morning of Sunday the 20th. We will meet at Ms. Yang's company to finalize all the details of the wedding."
As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly remembered something and added, "Although the wedding is in Chinese style, wedding photos of Shishi and I are also essential. You should prepare the wedding dress design plan at that time."
Pan Yuzhen's eyes were blazing: "Don't worry, Mr. Song, our studio has cooperated with the world's top wedding dress designers, and will definitely satisfy your wife."
(End of this chapter)
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