Chapter 155: Wedding Chaos Under Snow

Brother Hao, I slipped up—there’s a problem!

As soon as I picked up the phone, Luo Peng’s slightly anxious voice came through.

“What’s wrong, Little Luo?”

Xu Hao’s expression shifted noticeably.

These past few days, Xu Hao had been buried at the Protectorate of West Liang relic site with no time for anything else—not even the evening’s swirling rumors. Hearing Luo Peng’s urgency, he initially thought it might be another trending scandal unresolved.

“Brother Hao, here’s the deal. Didn’t a client book a top-tier wedding package yesterday? We assumed everything was set until the Mingsha Meteorological Bureau called—apparently, it’s going to snow in six days.”

“I know it’s supposed to snow!”

“Everything for the wedding is fine except for the banquet venue. We booked the small square in front of Tengwang Pavilion, but now with the snow…”

“So there’s no place to hold the banquet?”

Xu Hao furrowed his brow slightly.

“Yeah, this is our guesthouse’s very first wedding event.”

“Have you contacted the wedding organizers? What did they say?”

“I did. They said there’s nothing we can do about the weather—the banquet will go on as planned. They’re more focused on the Wan Gong Sedan Chair and overall wedding process.”

Luo Peng’s voice came through once more.

“Where are you right now? I have some spare time here. Let’s discuss this further. Since our clients chose Mingsha Labor, we can’t have their guests dining in the snow.”

Xu Hao glanced over at the construction site.

“Brother Hao, I was thinking the same. I’m at the Mingsha Tourism office building with General Zhu right now!”

“Great, I’ll be there shortly.”

The next day, at dusk, within Yan City’s Third Ring,

in a spacious living room of a modern flat, a man in his fifties was deep in discussion with several others.

“Lao Xiang, changing your mind at the last minute is way too risky!”

Nearby, a Balding Man couldn’t help but glance at the man seated at the head.

“Exactly—everything was booked at the hotel, and now you’ve suddenly moved the wedding venue to Mingsha County. Will it even be ready in time?”

After the Balding Man finished, another at the table chimed in.

The man at the head, Xiang Anmin, was the renowned chairman of Anmin Real Estate in the Long Kingdom. His company was among the top private developers known for high-end properties and massive complexes. Both his personal wealth and corporate status were outstanding.

This time, it was none other than Chairman Xiang who secured Mingsha Tourism’s first top-tier package.

Originally, his son Xiang Fei and daughter-in-law had already booked a venue, but after Xiang Fei laid eyes on the Wan Gong Sedan Chair, he insisted on changing his father’s mind.

“The head of Mingsha Labor said that as long as we bring our own supplies, there shouldn’t be any issues!”

Xiang Anmin promptly replied.

“Lao Xiang, I think you’re taking too many risks. And besides, the detailed wedding process hasn’t been coordinated with Mingsha Labor; even organizing flights and invitations for individual guests is a headache.”

The first man shook his head before adding,

“These minor hurdles can be overcome. I’ve already informed the general manager of the Su Province branch—he’ll send someone to the airport in a couple of days so that every guest heading to the banquet is immediately directed to the booked guesthouse in Mingsha County.”

Xiang Anmin waved his hand dismissively.

“Guesthouse… sigh.”

“Lao Liu, don’t underestimate Mingsha Tourism’s guesthouses. Their quality rivals that of city star-rated hotels and they have unique charm.”

“It’s not that I underestimate them—I just checked the forecast. In a few days, heavy snow is expected in the northwest. The guests at your son’s wedding are high-profile; having them dine in the snow is simply unacceptable!”

The Balding Man sighed again.

“As for the banquet, there’s really no perfect solution. Fewer guests might work, but now that so many people are eager to see the bride riding the Wan Gong Sedan Chair, the turnout exceeds our estimates. No restaurant in Ancient City can accommodate that many.”

Xiang Anmin shook his head slowly.

As a real estate magnate, he knew that hosting so many guests demanded a lot of space—more than even many high-end hotels in this area could provide, let alone a venue in Mingsha County.

“Then what do we do?”

“If all else fails, we make do with a simple setup there, and once we’re back in Yan City, I’ll arrange for a seven-star hotel celebration later!”

Xiang Anmin sighed deeply.

Mingsha Labor had confirmed the banquet would take place on the square in front of Tengwang Pavilion. Hosting the banquet in such a historically rich setting could even be a unique highlight—after all, wasn’t the famous Tengwang Pavilion Ode written about this very charm?

Yet, unpredictable weather always throws a wrench into plans. In his eyes, as long as Mingsha Labor orchestrated a lively wedding, success was assured.

Thus, Xiang Anmin braced himself for hosting the banquet in the snow.

“Lao Xiang, I just don’t understand your last-minute change. Wasn’t a seaside wedding in the South a better option? The northwest is cold and remote! We know Mingsha Tourism’s strength, but remember, this is Mingsha Labor’s first wedding of this scale—and the snow could cause serious issues!”

The Balding Man shot a skeptical glance at Xiang Anmin.

“If it were my son’s wedding, I’d never do this. When top industry figures are involved, a mishap would only turn the event into a farce.”

“And it would deeply affect the couple—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime event,”

another added.

“I even think we could still cancel with Mingsha Tourism. At worst, we’d lose the deposit; but once today is over, there’s no going back.”

A third voice agreed.

“You all have valid points, but this was my son’s wish. Once he saw the Wan Gong Sedan Chair, he was beyond excited—he insisted his bride be the first ever to ride it, to be the most unique and captivating bride of all!”

Xiang Anmin threw his hands up in helpless resignation.

A wedding is a parent’s duty, yet I respect my son’s wishes too much to let him have any regrets.

“But…”

The Balding Man hesitated.

“Since everything’s booked, let’s do our best. Lao Liu, please get in touch with the civil aviation authorities—if Yan City sees too many guests, we can charter a plane. I’ll also speak with the in-laws; Mingsha Labor mentioned that the bride price and the bride’s dowry need to be packaged and sent over in advance.”

Xiang Anmin patted the Balding Man’s shoulder.

They were longtime friends, and he knew the Balding Man’s suggestions came from genuine concern.

“So the bride price needs packaging in advance?”

The Balding Man was taken aback.

“Yes! Mingsha Labor originally said substitutes were fine, but appearance matters—we can’t afford to look unpolished!”

Xiang Anmin added,

“Alright then, I’ll coordinate the flights!”

“And make sure all guests are warned about the heavy snow so they can prepare mentally,”

“Got it!”

Meanwhile,

in a small villa on the outskirts of Yan City, two young people—a man and a woman—were on their phones.

“Feige, your wedding is going to be epic! A real estate media outlet just ran an article saying that the chairman of Anmin Real Estate will host his son’s wedding in Mingsha County, and the bride will be the first to ride the Wan Gong Sedan Chair.

With Mingsha Tourism already drawing tourists, won’t your wedding become a media sensation with thousands watching?

A voice crackled through the phone.

“Of course! Your wedding is destined to be unforgettable.”

The young man grinned smugly.

That young man was none other than Xiang Fei, the son of Xiang Anmin.

After a pause, Xiang Fei continued, “Just a heads-up: if it’s convenient, meet us in Mingsha County; if not, join us in Yan City and we’ll head over together.”

“No problem!”

The other end replied decisively.

“By the way, I owe you an apology in advance!”

Xiang Fei scratched his head and asked,

“Apologize? Feige, we’re like brothers—what’s there to apologize for?”

“Here’s the thing: Mingsha Labor mentioned that, according to wedding traditions, there shouldn’t be a best man or bridesmaids. Weren’t you supposed to be the best man?”

“What’s the matter? It’s all good!”

Before Xiang Fei could add a word, the other voice interjected,

“That’s good. Also, regarding the post-ceremony banquet—originally, it was set for the square in front of Tengwang Pavilion, but I checked today and it might snow there. Mingsha Labor called again; changing the plan now would be too troublesome.

So, if you end up dining in the snow, don’t blame your brother.”

Xiang Fei took a deep breath and said,

“It’s alright, we’re all here for the wedding process anyway. The banquet is just a minor detail.”

The other replied immediately,

“Thanks for understanding, brother. Just let the others know so they can be prepared.”

“No problem!”

Meanwhile,

while the Xiang family frantically coordinated wedding plans and handled various issues, news of the event began to spread online.

On one hand, there was a real estate tycoon; on the other, the always attention-grabbing Mingsha Tourism—the combination was sure to attract buzz.

On a popular forum, a post was bumped right to the top.

“The first to take the plunge will be none other than real estate titan Xiang Fei, and the bride will be the first ever to ride the Wan Gong Sedan Chair!”

The eye-catching headline sparked immediate heated discussion.

“Are you sure it’s the Xiang family?”

“Absolutely. A friend of mine received an invitation, but they called to say the venue had changed so that guests would take a chartered flight from Yan City to Mingsha.”

“When is it?”

“In five days!”

“It’s a pity I have plans in a few days; otherwise, I’d definitely witness this visual feast of a wedding.”

“Exactly—Mingsha Tourism is known for bold events, and with the groom’s side being top-tier tycoons, they might even go all out with an extravagant display!”

A netizen commented in amazement.

At that moment, another netizen added,

“They say that, but the forecast predicts snow on the day. Officials from the Xiang family have warned my friend to be prepared to dine in the snow.”