The eighth day of the Lunar New Year was Li Wan and Gu Xinsheng's wedding day.
The Li family held the wedding banquet at the private kitchen belonging to Li Huan's maternal uncle, Shang Yuxuan. The usually quiet alley where the restaurant was located was bustling with excitement that day. Large "double happiness" characters were pasted on the main doors, and the crackle of firecrackers drew curious neighbors out to see the commotion. Upon learning it was a wedding, many of them smiled, offering congratulations in exchange for wedding candy and a share of the bride and groom's good fortune.
The Li family was generous, tossing out handfuls of wedding candy at the entrance. Everyone was all smiles, showering the couple with blessings. Before long, Gu Xinsheng arrived at the private kitchen with Li Wan.
"Wow, the bride is so beautiful! And the groom looks so dashing," the onlookers remarked with broad smiles.
