Chapter 114 Lu Ziyi is Engaged
The moonlight was like water, pouring down on the Lu family's courtyard. The lights in the house gradually went out. After finalizing the details of the engagement for Erbao Lu Ziyi, Jiang Ruoxi and Lu Tingxiao went back to their room to rest.
They decided to hold the engagement party in a spacious villa outside Beijing, which had ample space to accommodate many relatives and friends, creating a grand and warm atmosphere for the wedding.
The two of them lay on the bed. Jiang Ruoxi turned sideways and gently held Lu Tingxiao's hand. There was a hint of expectation and tenderness in her voice: "Tingxiao, there will be a family gathering in a week. Let Erbao bring Lingyue over then. Let her get familiar with the environment in advance and let the family get closer."
Lu Tingxiao nodded, placed Jiang Ruoxi's hand in his palm and rubbed it gently, "Well, this arrangement is good. Let the children get familiar with it first, so that they will be more comfortable when the engagement party is officially held."
The next morning, the sunlight shone through the gaps in the curtains and onto the bedroom floor. Jiang Ruoxi got up early, tidied up a little, and went to the kitchen downstairs to prepare breakfast for her family.
After a while, Lu Tingxiao also left the room. Looking at the busy Jiang Ruoxi, he gently hugged her from behind and said, "Thank you for your hard work, my wife."
Jiang Ruoxi smiled and turned around, bringing the prepared breakfast to the table. "Eat quickly, the children will be up soon. After eating, we should all go to work."
The early morning sunlight gently shines through the floor-to-ceiling windows and into the Lu family's spacious dining room. After breakfast, Lu Tingxiao stood up, straightened the collar of his military uniform, and kissed Jiang Ruoxi on the forehead. He said, "I'm going to the military area. Don't get too tired at home." Jiang Ruoxi smiled and nodded in response, "Go ahead and don't work too hard."
Looking at Lu Tingxiao's departing back, Jiang Ruoxi originally planned to go to the company to handle some business, but when she thought of her second son Lu Ziyi's engagement party, she paused. She sighed softly, turned and walked towards the living room, slowly sat down on the familiar sofa, picked up a pen and paper, and devoted herself to the preparations for the engagement party.
Her eyes were focused and determined, examining every detail in her mind one by one. The guest list was of utmost importance. While recalling the relatives and friends of the Lu family, she wrote down the names one by one on paper. Every time she wrote a name, she carefully thought about the closeness of the other party to the Lu family and the necessity of the invitation. For some relatives and friends who she hasn't contacted for a long time but with whom she has a close relationship, she would specially mark their recent situation next to them to facilitate better communication later.
Near noon, Lu Ziyi returned home. Jiang Ruoxi asked him to sit down and said with a smile: "Erbao, you and Lingyue have been together for quite a long time. Your father and I are thinking of setting a date for the engagement party. We will have a family gathering next week. You can bring her there to get familiar with the villa in the suburbs of Beijing first. It is spacious and we plan to hold the engagement party there."
After hearing this, Lu Ziyi blushed and scratched his head in embarrassment, "Mom, I'm sorry. Last night I invited Lingyue to our family gathering in a week without your and Dad's consent."
"It's okay. Your father and I also want you to invite Lingyue to our family gathering next week, so that she can get to know everyone in the family. This way, she won't feel uncomfortable when you hold the engagement party."
"That's fine. Mom, Lingyue and I will follow your arrangements."
Jiang Ruoxi looked at her son's happy face and felt relieved. "That's good. If you two have any ideas, don't hide them. Just tell us."
The mother and son chatted for a while, and then Lu Ziyi called Chu Lingyue to inform her of the specific time of the family gathering next week. Said to pick her up when the time comes. Chu Lingyue was on the other end of the phone, her voice full of surprise and anticipation, "Really? That's great, I also want to know more about your family and home situation."
After hanging up the phone, Lu Ziyi hurried back to the living room with an unconcealable smile on his face, eager to share Chu Lingyue's joy with Jiang Ruoxi. Jiang Ruoxi looked at her son who was surrounded by happiness, her eyes full of love. She gently patted Lu Ziyi's hand and said, "Lingyue is a good girl, you must cherish her. By the way, Ziyi, there is one more thing. Before you get engaged to Lingyue, you must find a time to meet her parents. This is a courtesy and a good opportunity for the two families to communicate formally."
Lu Ziyi nodded vigorously, his eyes firm and serious, "Mom, I know, I know about this matter, I will call Lingyue and tell her later."
"Okay, just remember. Tell us when you make an appointment in the next two days. Your dad and I will make time for it. Don't neglect them." Jiang Ruoxi warned earnestly.
"Okay, I'll call Lingyue later." After Lu Ziyi agreed, he immediately dialed Chu Lingyue's number. The two discussed it on the phone and finally decided to meet three days later at the Lujiang Hotel, which was owned by Jiang Ruoxi's company. The word "Lujiang" is the homonym of "Lu Jiang", which carries Jiang Ruoxi's unique feelings.
Three days later, the weather was exceptionally clear, and the sun shone softly on the earth. Jiang Ruoxi and Lu Tingxiao brought Dabao, Sanbao, Sibao and Wubao to the hotel entrance early to wait.
They were all in high spirits, with enthusiasm and anticipation on their faces. After a while, Lu Ziyi's car slowly drove into the hotel entrance, and Chu Lingyue and her parents and brother got out of the car. When the two families met, they greeted each other warmly, and a few words of casual conversation brought them closer to each other. Jiang Ruoxi smiled and warmly welcomed the Chu family into the hotel box.
As soon as the Chu family entered the box, they saw Grandpa Lu, Grandma Lu, Father and Mother Lu, and Father and Mother Jiang were already waiting in the box. Everyone stood up to greet each other and there was another round of warm greetings. The atmosphere in the box was harmonious, the aroma of tea wafted in the air, and everyone sat together to begin this important meeting.
During the conversation, the words of both parents were full of blessings and expectations for their children. Lu Tingxiao spoke calmly, expressing his respect for the Chu family and his confidence in the future of his two children; Jiang Ruoxi was gentle and thoughtful, sharing the Lu family's initial thoughts on the engagement party.
Chu Lingyue's parents sat on the sofa in the hotel box with kind smiles on their faces. Their words were full of appreciation and affirmation for Lu Ziyi: "Ziyi is in the same army with Lingyue. We like him right away. He is steady and motivated. We are relieved to see him being with Lingyue."
His words were sincere and without any hypocrisy, and his satisfaction with this marriage was evident. After hearing this, the Lu family members smiled even more. The two sides talked back and forth, and the topics ranged from interesting things about the children to future life plans. There was constant laughter and the meeting was particularly pleasant in a harmonious atmosphere.
In the warm and heated discussion, the two families finally decided to hold an engagement party for Lu Ziyi and Chu Lingyue one month later. When it comes to the gift and dowry, the Lu family showed full sincerity and gave a gift of 60,000 yuan, plus the four most popular items at the time - a TV, a washing machine, a refrigerator, and an air conditioner, as well as the three golds that symbolize precious friendship, namely a gold necklace, a gold ring, and gold earrings. Each one shows the Lu family's importance to Chu Lingyue.
Although the Chu family is less economically savvy than the Lu family, they are by no means stingy. Chu Lingyue's father said sincerely: "Although we can't compare to the Lu family's wealth, our love for Lingyue is no less."
The Chu family decided to give a dowry of 20,000 yuan in cash, hoping that their daughter would have a certain financial security in her new family. They also carefully selected a set of simple and elegant furniture, from practical wardrobes to exquisite dressing tables, each piece is full of blessings for their daughter's married life. In addition, there are two sets of quilts and other bedding, made of soft and skin-friendly pure cotton material, with bright and festive colors. The patterns are auspicious dragons and phoenixes, and the stitches are fine, full of the mother's love.
The man is fully responsible for the engagement banquet. After the parents of both sides met, Lu Ziyi and Chu Lingyue walked side by side on the garden path outside the hotel. The moonlight was like water, sprinkling on them and outlining sweet silhouettes.
Lu Ziyi gently took Chu Lingyue's hand, his eyes sparkling with happiness: "Lingyue, soon we will be together forever." Chu Lingyue's cheeks blushed slightly, and she nodded gently, looking forward to the upcoming engagement party and future married life.
After returning home, Jiang Ruoxi once again took out the plan for the engagement banquet and carefully considered every detail. From the flower arrangement at the venue to the arrangement of the banquet process, she strived for perfection.
Lu Tingxiao accompanied her and offered some suggestions from time to time. The couple was immersed in the beautiful vision of their children's future. Chu Lingyue returned home and sat with her parents, recalling today's meeting again, her heart filled with warmth.
Her mother took her hand and gently advised: "Through meeting Ziyi's parents today, I can see that Ziyi's parents are very easy to get along with. When you marry into the Lu family, you must be sensible, filial to your parents-in-law, and live a good life. Although our family is not as rich as the Lu family, your parents and your brother will not let you suffer any grievances." Chu Lingyue nodded vigorously and secretly vowed to manage her own small family well in the future.
In the following days, the entire Lu family was immersed in a busy and joyful atmosphere. Jiang Ruoxi was busy contacting wedding planning companies with excellent reputations in Beijing, comparing them one by one and repeatedly selecting arrangements for the engagement banquet.
She walked through the exhibition halls, carefully examining the decorative samples of different styles, from the types of flowers to the lighting design, every detail had to be perfect. She also carefully prepared a gift for Chu Lingyue, which was a precious jade necklace. The emerald green color was warm and translucent, just like her full love and blessings for her future daughter-in-law.
Lu Tingxiao also took time out from his duties at the military region to help with the preparations. He used his personal connections to invite some important guests to the engagement party, and personally participated in the layout and planning of the venue, giving many practical and generous suggestions.
Dabao, Sanbao, Sibao and Wubao were also not idle. Some of them helped to select the music to be played at the engagement party, and some were responsible for contacting relatives and friends. Everyone contributed their own efforts to this upcoming happy event.
The family is looking forward to the family gathering next week, when Chu Lingyue will come to the Lu family again to experience the liveliness and warmth in advance.
What everyone is looking forward to even more is the grand and sweet engagement party of Lu Ziyi and Chu Lingyue. It is like a shining pearl, emitting charming light not far away, carrying the best wishes of the Lu and Chu families for their two children, and also heralding the beginning of a new and happy life.
Time flies like a white horse, and in the blink of an eye, it is the happy day of Lu Ziyi and Chu Lingyue's engagement. This highly anticipated engagement banquet will be held grandly at Jiang Ruoxi's villa in the suburbs of Beijing.
Several weeks ago, Jiang Ruoxi, full of enthusiasm and anticipation, solemnly entrusted the decoration of the villa to a wedding company with an excellent reputation. She took the trouble to personally review every plan carefully prepared by the wedding company, repeatedly comparing and considering them, and making meticulous considerations from the overall planning of the venue to every decorative detail. Finally, she selected a design that was simple yet elegant from among the many plans.
After the plan was finalized, Jiang Ruoxi discussed it with her second child, Lu Ziyi. They hit it off and decided to have an outdoor engagement, letting the fresh natural beauty become the natural background for this romantic ceremony.
Imagining her son and future daughter-in-law making a promise to stay together for life among the lush grass and blooming flowers, Jiang Ruoxi's eyes were filled with tenderness and expectation.
In order to make Chu Lingyue the most dazzling protagonist at the engagement party, Jiang Ruoxi specially invited a well-known designer to tailor an engagement dress for her.
This dress, which is the embodiment of love and care, is uniquely designed and made of the finest fabric with a soft and smooth touch. The lines of the dress are simple and smooth, outlining Chu Lingyue's figure perfectly. The hem of the skirt is embellished with exquisite hand-embroidery. The delicate silk threads gleam in the sunlight, like stars in the night sky. The neckline and cuffs are inlaid with crystal clear crystals, which is elegant yet agile, dignified yet majestic. Chu Lingyue, wearing it, looks like a princess from a fairy tale.
On the day of the engagement party, the villa in the suburbs of Beijing was decorated like a dream. At the entrance, an arch built with flowers exudes a charming fragrance. The delicate roses and pure lilies complement each other, as if telling the sweetness and beauty of love. Walking along the path covered with flower petals, you can see the banquet venue. The white tablecloths, exquisite tableware, and the flowers and candles placed in the center create a warm and romantic atmosphere.
The Lu family arrived at the villa early and were busy and orderly making the final preparations. Lu Tingxiao was wearing a neat suit and looked energetic as he directed the staff to make the final arrangements for the venue. Dabao, Sanbao, Sibao, and Wubao were also busy with their own things. Some helped to place the gifts while others checked the sound equipment. Everyone had a happy smile on their face.
At this moment, in the room of the villa, Chu Lingyue was wearing the dress that Jiang Ruoxi had customized for her. With the careful makeup of the makeup artist, she was so beautiful that people could not take their eyes off her.
Tears of happiness sparkled in her eyes, and her heart was filled with longing for her future life. Her mother gently put the necklace on her and gently advised her: "Baby, you are the happiest today. In the future, you and Ziyi must support each other and live a good life." Chu Lingyue nodded vigorously, took a deep breath, and calmed her excitement.
When Lu Ziyi stood at the banquet venue, anxiously and expectantly waiting for Chu Lingyue to appear, the music slowly started playing. Everyone's eyes were focused on the entrance of the villa. Chu Lingyue walked slowly towards them holding her father's arm. Her steps were light and firm, and her face was filled with a happy smile, like the brightest sunshine in spring, illuminating the entire venue. Lu Ziyi's eyes were full of affection. He walked forward quickly, took Chu Lingyue's hand from Chu's father, and held it tightly, as if he was holding on to the happiness of a lifetime.
With the witness and blessings of their relatives and friends, Lu Ziyi and Chu Lingyue solemnly pledged their love and exchanged engagement rings that symbolized eternity. At this moment, time seemed to stand still and the whole world was immersed in their happiness. Afterwards, the banquet officially began. Everyone raised their glasses to celebrate and share the joy. Laughter and joy echoed in every corner of the villa, adding more warmth and unforgettable memories to this beautiful day.
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