Throughout the entire event, none of the Li family members present showed the slightest dissatisfaction when Ye Chen took out a cheap USB drive, nor did anyone ask what was inside the USB drive.
Ye Chen nodded secretly. A family with a thousand-year-old tradition is indeed well-mannered. If this were an ordinary nouveau riche, there would be no shortage of people mocking them.
Although he knew that this behavior was just to show an attitude—that as long as it was given by Ye Chen, even if it was just a stone, they would cherish it.
However, Ye Chen felt quite comfortable with all of this.
That's how people are; even the most indifferent person will find this kind of subtle and sophisticated flattery very appealing.
Flattery will get you everywhere!
At this moment, Old Li said with a smile, "Don't stand there, sit down and chat."
As she spoke, she glanced around the living room and then said, "Mu Yue, you stay and make tea."
Upon hearing this, the servants who had been attending to him in the living room bowed slightly and filed out.
Li Ruiming and the other members of the Li family who had been greeting Ye Chen outside also took their leave.
Ye Chen secretly admired it, for the strict family rules of this thousand-year-old family were vividly reflected in these details.
"Ruiming, you stay." The Li family head called out to Ruiming, who was about to turn around, and gestured for him to stay.
After the guests and hosts were seated, Li Muyue quietly walked to the side and began to brew tea.
The head of the Li family glanced at Li Muyue and said to Ye Chen with a smile, "Ye Chen, has Muyue caused you any trouble?"
“Patriarch Li, Mu Yue has been a great help to me. Now she is the person in charge of the Musi Group. Without her, I don’t know how chaotic the Musi Group would be!”
Ye Chen smiled calmly and said, "A sedan chair needs many people to carry it; I was already a master of these opening lines in my previous life."
"I'm relieved that this is helpful to you. If she does anything wrong, just tell us old men, and we'll help you educate her," the Li family head said with a smile.
At this moment, Li Muyue distributed the brewed tea to everyone. When she came to Ye Chen, she gave him a threatening look, the meaning of which was very clear!
"Haha, no, no, Mu Yue is fine," Ye Chen said with a laugh.
"Since Mu Yue is so wonderful, and you've been engaged for so long, do you have any plans for when you'll get married?" Old Li suddenly asked from the side.
Li Muyue, who was brewing tea, trembled and almost spilled the tea on the tea table. Her ears turned red visibly.
Ye Chen glanced at Li Muyue and smiled slightly, saying, "I don't have any direct elders living. As Muyue's elder, I have to listen to your opinion. I wonder what your thoughts are?"
Old Master Li glanced at the head of the Li family, who nodded slightly, and said, "Since that's the case, I'll make the decision this time. There's no better time than now. I'll arrange the marriage for you during your trip to the capital. What do you think?"
After he finished speaking, several pairs of eyes stared at Ye Chen, waiting for his answer.
Ye Chen secretly rejoiced. Everyone present actually wanted to facilitate this matter. Not only did the old men of the Li family want to, but Li Muyue was also willing.
As for him, he was naturally quite happy. It would be torture to have such a beautiful woman like Li Muyue by his side but not be able to enjoy a meal.
With this thought in mind, he feigned surprise and said, "Of course I have no objection; I couldn't be happier."
"Haha, that's excellent!" The Li family patriarch laughed heartily upon hearing Ye Chen's reply.
Their gazes toward Ye Chen grew even more satisfied, while the others, though not bursting into laughter, wore broad, radiant smiles.
Li Muyue blushed and sat to the side with her head down.
"We'll leave all the wedding preparations to the Li family. Three days from now is an auspicious day, and we'll hold the wedding for you then."
"Ruiming, I'm leaving the wedding preparations to you. Make sure everyone who needs to be invited is there, and make sure it's a grand affair!"
The head of the Li family said repeatedly, feeling relieved. Now those old guys could finally put an end to their hopes.
"Trying to steal her away? Dream on! Once the marriage is finalized and the status is established, you'll all be left watching helplessly. Even if your girl succeeds in the future, she'll only ever be a concubine!"
The head of the Li family was secretly delighted, and even hoped that the girls from his old rival families could join him, so that he could show off his power in front of these old fogies in the future!
As for having multiple wives and concubines, people from a prestigious family like the Li family head didn't care at all.
To put it bluntly, for capable men, this is not a problem.
He himself had several concubines when he was young.
However, the status of the legal wife is extremely important; for these families that have been passed down for thousands of years, status is the most important thing.
Then, as if remembering something, he said to Ye Chen, "Tell Ruiming who any distinguished guests you need to invite, and have him invite them as well."
Ye Chen, standing to the side, listened to the old man's instructions and quickly said, "There's no need for such a big fuss. Mu Yue and I are in love, and the witness of our relatives and friends is enough."
Having lived two lives, he has never held a wedding ceremony.
Besides, he didn't want to go to all that trouble. If he really wanted to invite them, with the current partners of the Mousse Group and the Li family's connections, the scale would be unbelievable!
Instead of wasting time like this, it would be more worthwhile to spend some time alone with Li Muyue!
Upon hearing this, Elder Li also advised, "Brother, just listen to Ye Chen. There's no need to make such a fuss, otherwise three days won't be enough."
The head of the Li family glared and said, "Ye Chen is a national hero. If we hold this ceremony in a simple manner, people will say that my Li family does not know etiquette!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Chen rolled his eyes inwardly, knowing that the old men were putting on an act. If they really did as he said, let alone three days of preparation, thirty days probably wouldn't be enough!
However, he also had to say, "I appreciate your kindness, but there's really no need for such a fuss. In our hearts, the blessings of family and friends are the most precious thing."
"Mu Yue, don't you think so?"
As he spoke, he gave Li Muyue a wink.
“Yes, Grandpa, I agree with Ye Chen. There’s no need to make a big fuss. It’s enough to have family and friends present,” Li Muyue said, blushing.
After Ye Chen, Li Muyue, and Elder Li persuaded him, the Li family head finally changed his mind and sighed, "Alright then, I'll listen to you. It's just that I'm sorry to have to trouble you two."
"I'm not wronged, I'm not wronged at all. It's my blessing to marry Mu Yue!" Ye Chen said with a smile, while Li Mu Yue lowered her head shyly and remained silent.
The head of the Li family then said solemnly, "Although we can't have a grand celebration, it should still be solemn. Ruiming, please draft a list of invited guests and let me and Ye Chen take a look at it personally. Also, all members of the Li family who can make it back must attend!"
"Yes, Father!"
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