Chapter 579: A Heartwarming Detailed Refinement
Chapter 579: A Heartwarming Detailed Refinement
On the same day that Gu Fanxing and her group flew to Dali, Pei Luonan also boarded a flight to Lanyu.
To ensure the wedding preparations went perfectly, he decided to personally go to the island to oversee all the details, since there are some things that can't be fully reassured just by looking at a screen.
After more than ten hours of flight, Pei Luonan finally arrived at Lanyu.
The resort's car was already waiting outside the airport. As the car drove along the coastal road, the scenery along the way made Pei Luonan even more certain that this was the wedding venue he wanted for Gu Fanxing.
Upon arrival at the resort, the head of the wedding planning team led Pei Luonan to the glass chapel perched on the cliff.
The church has a pure white exterior, and its huge floor-to-ceiling windows offer unobstructed views of the sea.
Upon entering the church, pale blue silk curtains hung from the ceiling, their embroidered lotus patterns faintly visible in the sunlight, identical to the kiln patterns of the Qingning kiln.
Neatly arranged white osmanthus potted plants line both sides of the passageway. Although they are not yet in full bloom, you can already smell their faint fragrance.
At the end of the church, a space was reserved on the ceremonial platform to place the backdrop. On the shelf next to it, miniature celadon ornaments were neatly arranged, all of which were works by Master Chen that he had sent in advance.
Pei Luonan carefully inspected every detail. When he noticed that the spacing between the celadon ornaments on both sides of the ceremony platform was inconsistent, he immediately pointed out: "These ornaments must be arranged at equal intervals, with a distance of thirty millimeters between each pair to ensure visual neatness. Also, the osmanthus potted plants on the wedding day must have lush green leaves paired with pure white flowers."
The planning team immediately noted down his request and said they would address the issue of the potted plants right away.
Pei Luonan then walked to the terrace outside the church, which was the venue for the post-wedding party.
The white tent on the terrace is surrounded by warm yellow string lights, with the boundless sea in the distance.
He also specifically checked the sound equipment: "On the wedding day, we will play the sounds of kiln fires burning and osmanthus blossoms being blown by the wind, which we recorded in Qinglongpo, as background music, along with some soothing piano music to create a warm and romantic atmosphere."
The planning team immediately adjusted the equipment, and when the soft music mixed with the subtle sound of the kiln fire began, Pei Luonan nodded in satisfaction.
After inspecting the venue, Pei Luonan went to the resort's kitchen to discuss the wedding menu with the chef.
"The menu should blend Chinese and Western elements, and also reflect the characteristics of Qinglongpo," Pei Luonan said. "The appetizers should include caviar, the main courses should include steak and steamed fish, and the desserts should include osmanthus cake and celadon-shaped mousse cake. For beverages, in addition to red wine and champagne, we should also prepare osmanthus tea and coconut juice to satisfy the different tastes of our guests."
By the time I finished everything, it was already evening local time.
Pei Luonan returned to his room and was just about to rest when his phone rang. It was a video call from Gu Fanxing.
His heart skipped a beat, and he immediately moved the island-themed decorations in the room out of the camera's view before answering the phone.
In the video, Gu Fanxing stands by Erhai Lake, with beautiful lake views and the Cangshan Mountains in the distance behind her.
"Luonan, I've arrived in Dali! The scenery here is so beautiful!" she said excitedly. "Look, the lake water is so clear, and the air is so fresh. When you're done with your work, let's come here together, okay?"
Pei Luonan smiled and nodded, deliberately using the white walls of the room as a backdrop: "Okay, have fun over there and take lots of pictures for me."
As he spoke, he kept a close eye on Gu Fanxing's expression, afraid that she would see through his act.
"Yes, I will." Gu Fanxing nodded. "By the way, have you finished your work? Have you been eating on time?"
"I'm almost done with my work, don't worry, I'll take good care of myself," Pei Luonan said gently. "You must be tired after a long day, get some rest, we're going to explore the ancient city tomorrow."
Pei Luonan breathed a sigh of relief after hanging up the phone.
He knew that he needed to be extra careful in the coming days and not give himself away.
The next morning, Pei Luonan received a celadon ornament made by craftsman Chen, a congratulatory vase, as well as osmanthus cake and fresh osmanthus flowers made by Aunt Zhang.
He immediately sent the celadon ornaments to the planning team, asking them to rearrange them according to his requirements. He also sent osmanthus flowers and osmanthus cakes to the kitchen, so that the chefs could start preparing the wedding dishes.
In the afternoon, the custom-made wedding dress and wedding rings were also delivered.
Pei Luonan carefully opened the wedding dress box; the embellishments and decorations on the dress perfectly matched his expectations.
He gently stroked the fabric of the wedding dress, imagining Gu Fanxing wearing it, and a smile unconsciously crept onto his lips.
When he opened the box containing the wedding ring, the ceramic ring gleamed with a warm luster, its kiln patterns were fine and even, the initials of his name were clearly visible on the inside, and the platinum beads on the edge shimmered with a faint light.
Pei Luonan picked up one of the rings, tried it on his finger, and found it fit perfectly. He smiled with satisfaction.
Just then, Ling Jiu'er sent a WeChat message: "President Pei, Xingxing wants to go to the ancient city of Dali to buy some handicrafts today, and we have already gone out with her."
Pei Luonan replied, "Thank you for your hard work. Please keep a close eye on her and don't let her come back early. Everything for the wedding is going smoothly. When she comes back, I will definitely give her a big surprise."
Over the next few days, Pei Luonan devoted himself entirely to the wedding preparations.
He and his planning team rehearsed the wedding process together, practicing every step repeatedly to ensure there were no mistakes.
He even prepared a marriage proposal vow, which recalled every little detail of their relationship, and every detail was filled with his love for Gu Fanxing.
Meanwhile, relatives and friends from Qinglongpo also arrived at Lanyu one after another.
The village chief, craftsman Chen, Aunt Zhang, Lin Xiao, Zhou Ming, Su Ya and others were stunned by the beautiful scenery and the elaborately decorated wedding venue as soon as they arrived at the resort.
"President Pei, you put so much thought into this! This wedding is so beautiful, Sister Fanxing will definitely be very moved when she sees it." Su Ya couldn't help but exclaim.
Craftsman Chen looked at the celadon ornaments in the area and nodded in satisfaction.
"Luonan, I wish you and Fanxing a happy marriage and a lifetime of love."
Aunt Zhang then took Pei Luonan's hand and handed her an exquisite celadon food box: "Luonan, this is osmanthus cake that I specially made for you. On the wedding day, let everyone taste the flavor of Qinglongpo."
Pei Luonan accepted the food box, his heart filled with gratitude.
"Thank you all for coming to our wedding, and thank you for your continued support and help. With you all here to witness this wedding, it will be even more perfect."
He led his relatives and friends to their respective rooms and explained the wedding process and precautions to them.
"On the wedding day, everyone should keep it a secret and surprise her when the stars appear. Also, be careful not to post the photos on social media beforehand; share them after the wedding."
Friends and family members all agreed: "Don't worry, Luonan, we will keep it a secret and won't cause you any trouble."
After finishing all that, Pei Luonan finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Most of the wedding preparations are complete, and everything is in good order.
He glanced at his phone; Gu Fanxing would be back from Dali in two days.
He picked up his phone and sent Gu Fanxing a WeChat message: "Xingxing, did you have fun? I've finished my work. When you come back, I'll take you to a mysterious place and give you a big surprise."
Gu Fanxing replied quickly on WeChat.
"Great! I can't wait to find out what the surprise is! Dali's scenery is so beautiful. Next time we come together, we must explore it properly."
Pei Luonan looked at her reply and a happy smile appeared on his lips.
He knew that in two days, when Gu Fanxing set foot on the land of Lanyu, she would be deeply moved by this meticulously prepared grand wedding.
And he was finally able to fulfill his promise and give her a romantic wedding worthy of all her efforts and love.
OBS