"Yes, Elder Ding has thought everything through quite comprehensively, and things should indeed be done as Elder Ding suggested. I only have one thing to add, which is that these girls are really all too excellent. When communicating with them, one must be mindful of the individual differences and not hurt their feelings; it’s also important to make clear the current situation and strive to gain their understanding and that of their families."
After thinking for a mont, Lin Yiwen offered his advice. The issue, indeed, as Ding Yi had ntioned, was complicated with the presence of so many won around his son. Thus, at this juncture, establishing Ding Wan’er’s position would an that the other girls wouldn’t have anything to say, and they wouldn’t make things difficult for his son. Hosting a family banquet as a wedding would not be an issue, and if the parents of the girls understood the situation, they wouldn’t disagree either. However, it was his son who had to do all of this groundwork.
"That’s your father’s opinion, and I agree with it as well. You just need to do a good job with those girls, and there will be no problems. When you have the family banquet weddings with the other girls later, your father and I will take care of everything."
Zhang Lan said with a smile, as her husband had already covered the matter quite comprehensively. She didn’t have much to add. After all, this was their son’s affair. Only their son could approach the girls; it would not be proper for her as a mother to interfere. As long as their son could handle the situation with the girls well, they wouldn’t have to worry about the family banquet weddings. She and her husband would definitely handle it well.
"Alright, let’s do it this way. Before the wedding, let’s sort out the situation with them first, then prepare for the official wedding with Ding Wan’er." Having heard his parents’ conversation, Lin Feng knew they thought almost the sa as he did, so he didn’t add anything else. Right now, it seed that communicating well with the won was the key issue.
"Son, do you have any thoughts about the wedding with Wan’er? I need to discuss it with her parents."
"Not really. You can discuss it among yourselves; it doesn’t matter to . The main thing is what Wan’er thinks."
"Son, I think we should plan this matter carefully. The wedding is bound to be a grand affair."
"Yes, son, your father is right. Wan’er is a school principal. If the wedding isn’t appropriately dignified, it wouldn’t be proper."
"Just handle it as you see fit."
"That’s settled for now then. When I have so free ti, I’ll check the calendar to pick a good date."
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Having discussed the main topic, Zhang Lan shifted the conversation to the wedding details, which needed to be considered in advance. A wedding wasn’t a simple matter; it involved many aspects. Moreover, Ding Wan’er was a well-known principal in Tianhai. They had to make sure their son’s wedding was conducted with pomp and splendor...
Before they knew it, breakfast was over. Zhang Lan and Lin Yiwen saw that it was getting late, hurriedly ended their conversation, and left for work.
Watching his parents disappear, Lin Feng shook his head and returned ho. He picked up the phone and began communicating with the won. He had to face the situation sooner or later, but he also rembered his parents’ advice: to be mindful of the different characters of the won and to try his best to gain their sympathy. Only by settling things with them could he manage the rest.
"Hello, Shen Yao, it’s , I have sothing to tell you..."
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After making calls all morning, he had clearly explained the situation to each woman and had also worked through their concerns. Apart from Ding Wan’er, the others had to settle for a family banquet wedding, which was unavoidable. Although the formality was sowhat lacking, all the won expressed their understanding.
Although they all wished to have a grand wedding with Lin Feng, the reality was apparent, and they had anticipated this outco since they decided to be with Lin Feng. Therefore, they weren’t surprised at all. In fact, they even offered to communicate with their families on Lin Feng’s behalf, which deeply moved him. Having such understanding won by his side was indeed a blessing...
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In Capital City’s Leng Family, Leng Hui, Ding Yi, and Qian Rong, three old n, sat around a tea table in the courtyard, sipping tea and chatting. Ding Yi had called them over at the behest of Leng Hui, with one goal in mind: to thoroughly discuss the matters related to Lin Feng’s wedding. After talking with Lin Feng, Ding Yi had inford his two old friends about the upcoming wedding of Lin Feng and Ding Wan’er. Since their granddaughters were all won in Lin Feng’s life, it was natural for the three n to co together first to talk things out.
After hearing about the matter, Leng Hui thought long before inviting them to Capital City to discuss the granddaughters’ affairs. Although Leng i had also told him about having only a family banquet wedding, Leng Hui didn’t object. What he was considering was another issue.
"Old Soldier, you specifically called us over, what’s the matter? It’s interrupting my fishing." Qian Rong was the first to speak. He was very puzzled; early in the morning, Ding Yi had called them, asking them to co to Tianhai at noon, claiming there was an important matter to discuss, making Qian Rong wonder what could be so critical to necessitate such a gathering.
"Yeah, Old Soldier, now that we’re here, you should tell us what’s up, right?" Ding Yi said with a smile, looking at Leng Hui, guessing what might have made Leng Hui so urgent to call him and Qian Rong over.
"I called you over because of Lin Feng and Wan’er’s wedding, which is definitely the only one that can be held publicly, the others will have to be in the form of a family banquet, ii already told this. Old rogue, did Duoduo ntion this to you?" Leng Hui said with a laugh. He summoned the other two elders primarily for the children’s sake and wouldn’t have called them in such a rush otherwise. Regarding this matter, Leng Hui had his own ideas and wanted to discuss the specifics with the two elders.
"Duoduo told . As long as Duoduo agrees, I have no objections. Let the kids decide their own happiness. Whatever they want, however they want to do it, is fine by . Old Soldier, why are you asking this? Don’t tell you have so grand plan to have a big celebration for ii’s marriage!" Qian Rong casually responded to Leng Hui’s words, but after finishing, he felt sothing was amiss. Leng Hui was definitely implying sothing more than what t the eye with what he said today.
"How could I possibly want a big celebration? That would put the old scholar and Lin Feng in a difficult position; I couldn’t possibly do that. Actually, my idea is quite simple. As you know, ii is getting on in years, and I’m concerned. Wan’er is certainly the eldest amongst all the girls, which is beyond doubt. I won’t ntion the others, but I just hope our side can go first with the other family banquet weddings, giving ii so sort of acknowledgnt. Any objections?"
After hearing what Qian Rong had to say, Leng Hui imdiately shared his thoughts. When Leng i told him about having a family banquet wedding, Leng Hui’s first reaction was to hold the first one among all the girls’ weddings, given that Leng i was the oldest. He hoped to get this matter settled quickly to ease his guilt towards Leng i. Having been away from ho for so many years, he, as a grandfather, had always felt trendous heartache. Now that Leng i had finally found happiness, he was overwhelmingly happy.
Of course, he couldn’t plan a grand celebration for Leng i’s wedding, with Ding Wan’er’s wedding taking precedence. From any perspective, it was impossible to do so. However, Leng Hui wanted to argue for his granddaughter’s turn regarding the order of the other girls’ family banquet weddings. Although he couldn’t arrange for a formal wedding for Leng i, he still hoped that, among the girls’ family banquet weddings, the Leng family could go first. This would not only comfort Leng i but also salvage so face for the Leng family. So, the very morning after Leng i talked to him about it, he promptly called the two bosses to Capital City, intending to discuss this with the two elders.
"Ding Wan’er is the eldest, and the other won are no different. What difference does it make who goes first? If you want to go first, then you go first. I have no objections." Once Qian Rong heard Leng Hui say this, he imdiately laughed, surprised that this was the reason Leng Hui had called them over. This matter seed trivial to him, as it didn’t matter who went first. He didn’t care at all and even found it funny that Leng Hui was so anxious.
"I feel the sa, no objections at all." Ding Yi looked at Leng Hui and said with a smile. He understood Leng Hui’s concerns very well. Among Lin Feng’s companions, Leng i was indeed the eldest, and from that perspective, she should be the first to have her family banquet wedding. Ding Yi had already discussed this with Lin Feng, but he didn’t expect Leng Hui to be so impatient that upon hearing of it from Leng i, he rushed to call him and Qian Rong over. Nevertheless, Ding Yi didn’t mind at all; at this ti, he could understand Leng Hui’s feelings even more.
"Well then, it’s decided. In a while, I’ll call Leng i and ask her to discuss it with Lin Feng, and then invite Lin Feng’s parents over to prepare for the simple family banquet wedding. This way, it also fulfills a wish of mine." Upon hearing that both elders had no objections, Leng Hui was imdiately delighted. He wasn’t worried about Ding Yi’s thoughts, but he feared Qian Rong might argue with him. Now that Qian Rong showed complete indifference, Leng Hui felt relieved and began to contemplate how to prepare the family banquet wedding.
"Old Scholar, how do you think this family banquet wedding should be held?"
"I think since it’s a family banquet wedding, we should hold it at ho. We’ll only invite so of the most important people, and it’s better if only a small group knows about it. After all, this is not an official wedding. If too many people know, soone might think ill of ii, don’t you think?"
"Yeah, you’re right, but I have quite a few people on my side. I’m afraid even a small range will involve many people."
"What’s the issue with that? I always say you two think too much. Just set up a few more tables at ho, that’s all; after all, we’re all family. Any outsiders that can be avoided should be avoided, and then there’s no hassle, right?"
"The Old Rogue makes a good point. That approach works too. We’ll try not to involve outsiders, and there shouldn’t be any problems that way."
"Old Rogue, I didn’t expect you’d co up with this. Not bad, that’s a good solution. By the way, don’t you two go anywhere. Stay here for a while, help figure out how to handle this properly, and attend the family banquet wedding."
"I’ve got no issues with that. I’m idle anyway. But you should talk about the specifics with Old Scholar; I don’t like to overthink."
"Just like you to say that. Don’t worry, Old Soldier; I’m not busy right now either, so I’ll help you handle this."
"That’s where you, Old Scholar, always co through. All these years as brothers were not for naught."
"What are you saying, that I’m not reliable? If I were unreliable, I’d compete with you for the first family banquet wedding."
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The three elders chatted and laughed, finalizing the matter. Leng Hui was in excellent spirits now, having secured the arrangent for Leng i’s family banquet wedding. Happier than anything else, the three elders began to discuss the details that needed attention for the family banquet wedding. If it had been a big public celebration, Leng Hui would have had fewer concerns, but since it was to be a small family affair, there were many factors to consider, and lots of details to be mindful of. Engrossed in discussion, the three elders didn’t realize how late it had gotten...
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