Chapter 470: Jealous of brother-in-law?
The toasting ceremony was the pinnacle of the engagement banquet, a moment when joy and celebration reached their zenith. The villa, aglow with the soft light of lanterns and the delicate fragrance of white roses, had been transformed into a stage for heartfelt toasts and jubilation.
At the center of the hall, a long, elegant table had been set up, adorned with crimson silk and ornate porcelain dishes. The table sparkled with crystal wine glasses, each one waiting to be filled with fragrant jasmine tea, baijiu, and other celebratory drinks.
The guests, resplendent in their finest attire, were seated in a semi-circle around the table, their eyes focused on the couple of honor, Qin Yan and Xi Ting. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation, and a hushed reverence descended upon the gathering as they prepared for the toasting ceremony.
Qin Yan and Xi Ting, radiant in their engagement attire, stood side by side at the head of the table. They held in their hands two intricately designed goblets, each one adorned with symbols of love and unity. Their smiles were infectious, reflecting their excitement and happiness on this momentous occasion.
As the evening breeze gently rustled the leaves of the cherry blossom trees, the eldest member of the Xi family, Grandma Xi, rose to her feet. Her presence commanded respect and reverence, and her words held great significance in this traditional ceremony.
Grandma Xi raised her glass, "Ladies and gentlemen, family and friends, we gather here tonight to celebrate the union of two hearts, Qin Yan and Xi Ting. May their love be as enduring as the mountains and as deep as the ocean."
The guests, their faces beaming with smiles, raised their glasses in unison, their eyes locked onto Qin Yan and Xi Ting.
All the guests roared in unison, "To Qin Yan and Young Master Xi!"
The clinking of glasses and the harmonious cheers filled the air, a symphony of love and support for the couple. One by one, family members and close friends rose to offer their toasts, each speech filled with well-wishes, blessings, and anecdotes that celebrated the love story of the newly engaged couple.
Xi Jung couldn’t resist adding a touch of humor to his toast.
Xi Jung raised his glass with a grin, "To Big brother and sister-in-law, may your journey together be as smooth as baijiu and as sweet as honey!"