Xia Liang had clear ideas and plans in mind when preparing for her engagement ceremony. She preferred a warm and private ceremony and didn't want to invite too many people who weren't close to the couple. This decision would make the engagement ceremony more relaxed and enjoyable, allowing family and close friends to enjoy this special moment in a stress-free environment.
Xia Liang shared her thoughts with her family: "I don't think the engagement ceremony needs to be too grand. We'll just invite close friends and family so it won't be too tiring. The key is to let Yunxi and Siyan feel our love and blessings."
Gu Yanxiao understood and supported Xia Liang's idea: "I agree, Xia Liang. The engagement is a big day for the two children, and also a happy event for both of our families. We should make this day the beginning of their beautiful memories, not just a social event."
Han Yulan nodded in agreement: "Inviting too many unfamiliar people can indeed feel a bit cumbersome. We only invite those who truly care about the children's happiness, which better reflects our love for them."
Hearing her mother's plan, Gu Yunxi felt very warm inside: "Mom, thank you. I know you're doing this to make our engagement ceremony even more perfect."
He Siyan also expressed his gratitude for Xia Liang's decision: "Aunt Xia Liang, you have thought this through very well. Yunxi and I both hope that the engagement ceremony can be simple and sincere."
Xia Liang smiled and replied, "As long as you are happy, that is our greatest satisfaction. We will work together to make this day an unforgettable one for you."
Under Xia Liang's meticulous planning, preparations for the engagement ceremony gradually began. Together with Gu Yunxi, she chose a restaurant with a simple yet elegant style as the engagement venue, which could accommodate relatives and friends without feeling too crowded.
Xia Liang also paid special attention to the details of the engagement ceremony. She and Gu Yunxi designed the invitations together, and each one was handwritten to express their sincere invitation and gratitude to the guests. She hoped that every guest who received the invitation would feel this sentiment.
In his spare time, Gu Yanxiao also actively participated in the preparations for the engagement ceremony. He was responsible for contacting some of the elders in the family to ensure that they could attend this important family gathering.
Han Yulan used her culinary skills to prepare some traditional snacks and desserts for the engagement ceremony, hoping that these family-inherited dishes would make the guests feel the warmth of home.
He Siyan wasn't idle either; he and Gu Yunxi chose engagement rings together. They selected a pair of simple yet exquisite rings, symbolizing their pure and steadfast love.
As the engagement date approached, both families were filled with joy and anticipation. Xia Liang and Huang Haitang also prepared a special gift for Gu Yunxi and He Siyan—a handmade photo album containing photos of them from childhood to adulthood, recording every moment of their growth.
On their engagement day, Xia Liang and Gu Yanxiao arrived at the restaurant early to greet the guests. Xia Liang wore an elegant long dress, her face beaming with happiness. She chatted warmly with each guest, thanking them for coming.
Surrounded by their families, Gu Yunxi and He Siyan entered the restaurant hand in hand, their faces radiant with happiness. Guests offered their congratulations, creating a warm and lively atmosphere.
The engagement ceremony proceeded smoothly amidst blessings. Gu Yunxi and He Siyan exchanged engagement rings in front of family and friends, making their promises for the future. Xia Liang and Gu Yanxiao watched their children's happy faces, their hearts filled with pride and emotion.
The engagement ceremony proceeded smoothly in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. Xia Liang and Gu Yanxiao, He Zhiyi and Huang Haitang, and their families all wore satisfied smiles. This ceremony was not only an important moment for the young couple Gu Yunxi and He Siyan, but also the beginning of a formal marriage between their two families.
The ceremony was held on a sunny weekend afternoon. The restaurant was decorated exquisitely and elegantly, with white and pale pink bouquets adorning every corner, creating a warm and romantic atmosphere. Warm sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, adding brightness and hope to this special day.
Guests arrived one after another; they were all relatives and friends of the two families, as well as Gu Yunxi and He Siyan's teachers and classmates. Xia Liang and Gu Yanxiao stood at the entrance to greet each guest and thank them for their presence and blessings.
Han Yulan and Huang Haitang were busy in the banquet hall, ensuring that every detail was perfect. They prepared exquisite refreshments and drinks for the guests, as well as some homemade snacks, so that the guests could chat and enjoy themselves while waiting for the ceremony to begin.
During the ceremony, both sets of parents delivered brief but heartfelt speeches, expressing their blessings for the newlyweds and their expectations for the union of their families. Gu Yanxiao and He Zhiyi also exchanged gifts, symbolizing the close bond between the two families.
During the exchange of engagement rings, Gu Yunxi and He Siyan made their promises to each other in front of all their relatives and friends. At that moment, they only had eyes for each other, filled with anticipation and hope for the future.
The engagement ceremony concluded successfully amidst laughter and joy. Guests offered their congratulations to the newlyweds and chatted warmly with both families. Xia Liang and Gu Yanxiao watched all this with hearts full of gratitude and happiness. They knew that this beautiful beginning would lay a solid foundation for their two children's future.
After the engagement ceremony, Gu Yunxi returned home, feeling more exhausted than ever before. Although Xia Liang had arranged most of the arrangements, as the leading lady of the day, she needed to maintain a polite smile and greet every arriving relative and friend.
As soon as Gu Yunxi entered the house, she took off her high heels, sighed softly, and looked tired. She said to Xia Liang, "Mom, I'm really exhausted today, but I'm still very happy to see so many people sending us their blessings."
Seeing her daughter's exhausted appearance, Xia Liang walked over with heartache and gently patted her back: "Yunxi, you've worked so hard. The engagement ceremony is very important, but it's also really tiring. Go take a hot bath and relax."
Gu Yanxiao also said with concern, "Yes, Yunxi, you did very well today. Now you should get some rest."
Gu Yunxi nodded and dragged her somewhat heavy steps towards her room. She quickly took a hot shower, letting the warm water wash away the day's fatigue. After showering, she changed into comfortable pajamas, lay on the bed, and felt the softness and comfort of the mattress.
Xia Liang prepared a cup of hot milk for Gu Yunxi and brought it to her room: "Yunxi, drink some hot milk, it will help you rest better."
Gu Yunxi sat up, took the milk, and looked at her mother gratefully: "Thank you, Mom. You've worked hard today too."
Xia Liang smiled and shook her head: "It's okay. Seeing you all so happy makes all my hard work worthwhile."
After finishing her milk, Gu Yunxi lay back down on the bed and soon drifted off to sleep. Her dreams were filled with beautiful scenes from her engagement ceremony, the blessings of family and friends echoing in her ears, bringing an unconscious smile to her lips.
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