"Then what do I do?" Pi Xiaoqian asked.
"You'll have a task later, don't rush.
No, not that, how about you set off the fireworks?" Cheng Xiuping said.
"I'll set off fireworks?"
"You're excellent at setting off fireworks, and it's festive. This job is yours.
The provincial capital uses electronic fireworks, but in the county town, we can use firecrackers. Do you dare?"
"What's there to not dare? I've even set off real fireworks, let alone these little firecrackers."
"Good. This job is yours.
Then the villa needs to be tidied up, and we need to find someone to decorate it nicely," Cheng Xiuping said.
"This job is mine. I'll arrange for people to do it," Li Minxi said.
"How could I forget about you, the chairman?
You guys are best at this. Alright, this job is yours.
Do the relatives who come to the house leave the same day or stay for a couple of days?"
"I plan to invite them to stay for two days before they leave," Xiao Li said.
"Since that's the case, we need to arrange hotels. Brother Guo, you can arrange this.
We just need to leave a few rooms in our hotel."
"Okay. Xiao Yun can call the hotel later.
By the way, President Cheng, how is the renovation of the western villa coming along?" Guo Xuyang asked.
"It's finished. I'll take you to see it after dinner.
It's decorated to the same specifications as the King's Villa.
In the future, you guys will live in the eastern villa, and the western one will be used to store raw stones.
The security and monitoring systems are the same as the King's Villa."
"That's good. When we return, the hot spring on the east side also needs to be restored, so we can use it for swimming, playing in the water, or having parties in the future."
"No problem with that. We'll talk about it after all the raw stones here are moved.
Speaking of which, there shouldn't be much more to prepare for the wedding.
Everything is ready except for the crucial element. We just need the newlyweds to move in."
As they were talking, Xiao Yu walked in.
"Come, come, sit here," Guo Xuyang quickly stood up and greeted him.
Xiao Yu sat down next to Xiao Yun.
"There's something that needs your help to coordinate.
On Laba Festival, Brother Hui is getting married. We plan to use this opportunity to advertise several car dealerships by having sixty-six cars escort the bride.
I'd trouble you to inform the relevant departments about traffic management along the route."
"Sixty-six cars? That's quite a procession.
Tell the drivers to drive normally according to traffic rules.
I will inform the relevant departments in advance," Xiao Yu said.
"We're very grateful for that. I'll have Brother Hui toast you a couple more drinks.
President Cheng, what kind of dishes do you think would be suitable?" Guo Xuyang asked.
"That depends on whether you're planning to use our traditional cuisine or seafood and abalone," Cheng Xiuping replied.
"How about this, Xiao Yun, call the head chef over.
Let's finalize the menu now.
Also, ask him to prepare some for us to taste later to see how it is?"
"That's a good idea. The head chef is very good at this," Li Minxi said.
The head chef arrived quickly.
He didn't know why he was being called at this time.
"This is Li Weiming, the head chef of this hotel, and this is Liu He, the hotel manager."
Xiao Yun introduced the two to everyone present.
"My apologies for the lack of proper reception, esteemed leaders.
Manager Xiao arranged for me to prepare a few tables for guests to dine this evening.
I hope you'll forgive us for not knowing that President Guo and the other leaders would be here," Liu He said hastily.
"It's alright. We came to discuss Brother Hui's wedding, and we didn't intend to disturb you.
We've decided to hold the wedding banquet at your hotel on short notice.
So, we called Master Li over to ask about suitable dishes for the occasion," Guo Xuyang said.
"For wedding banquets, we generally use traditional wedding dishes, including chicken, fish, meat, and eggs.
If the hosts have special requests, we can also use banquet dishes or serve some seafood.
It mainly depends on the price range the hosts are looking for so we can prepare accordingly," Li Weiming said.
"Let me tell you, see how this sounds?
Chicken and fish are a must. Our people value auspiciousness and abundance every year.
For other dishes and soups, I suggest using sea cucumber and abalone.
We can also serve some mantis shrimp, king crab, and oysters.
The price will be fifty-nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight per table. Can you do it?"
"Yes, we can. You'll need to specify the quantity of dishes per table in advance."
"Eight cold dishes and twenty-eight hot dishes.
If it's not enough, we can prepare two more hot dishes later."
"Okay, no problem. When do you need them?"
"On Laba Festival, for lunch.
Also, arrange for someone to prepare a few dishes based on your ideas for us to taste beforehand."
"Yes, please wait a moment. I'll go arrange it now."
Li Weiming said and stepped out.
"Manager Liu, don't stand there, sit down and chat with us.
Your place will be the main venue that day. We were just discussing this matter," Guo Xuyang said.
"President Guo, just give me your instructions. I guarantee it will be handled efficiently," Liu He said.
"These ingredients must be fresh, and the cigarettes and alcohol should also be prepared in advance.
For alcohol, use national spirits, one bottle per table.
For cigarettes, use 'Huazi', one pack per table.
We'll also place two boxes of large chickens in advance for the auspicious meaning of great fortune and prosperity.
For the fruit platters, ten per table. You can buy them as you see fit.
For red wine, use dry red, not foreign brands; our domestic ones are good.
Also, for beverages and beer, prepare one case per table.
Later, have the waitstaff provide table service.
The service fee for each person will be a ten thousand reward, which you can arrange to transfer directly and give to them in advance.
Let everyone be happy. Those who work that day will have their wages doubled." Guo Xuyang's planning was thorough.
"Thank you, President Guo. You can rest assured that I will handle this," Liu He quickly agreed, nodding.
"Our establishment also needs to be decorated to be festive.
Have Xiao Xi arrange for people to come, and you should cooperate.
Also, the waitstaff need to wear new uniforms; everyone should look neat and tidy.
And don't bring me any ugly ducklings that would embarrass us. We need to showcase our image and not let me lose face in front of my relatives."
"Please don't worry about that, President Guo. I will handle it perfectly," Liu He assured.
After Guo Xuyang finished speaking, he saw the women looking at him with mischievous expressions.
"What's wrong with you? What are those looks for?"
"Are you holding a selection or what?
You even said no ugly ducklings. Who here doesn't look better than you?" Li Minxi started her barrage.
"I'm just afraid of being looked down upon by my relatives!"
Guo Xuyang rubbed his nose and said.
"Oh, come on.
Who doesn't know your little thoughts?
Be content with what you have, understand?"
Li Minxi said with a half-smile.
"Fine. I can't explain it to you all.
Come, come, let's all raise our glasses together.
I thank you all in advance.
I hope you will all work together to make Brother Hui's event a complete success.
I'll drink first," Guo Xuyang stood up and raised his glass.
Everyone drank their wine in unison.
This drinking session once again went late into the night.
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