Lin Ziyang found it a little unbelievable, not understanding why Li Minxi would tolerate Guo Xuyang's philandering.
However, upon reflection, it made sense. If what they discussed earlier was true, Guo Xuyang had given away billions in raw jadeite stones overnight.
Such a valuable asset, it wasn't just Li Minxi who would be tempted; she herself felt a pull.
Although she was the chairperson of the Children's Foundation, her daily work was very busy. Fundraising and conducting research, all her hard work yielded little money.
Of course, she didn't expect to earn money from this job; it was purely driven by her charitable spirit.
But she wasn't an ethereal fairy detached from worldly affairs. She had emotions and desires, and she also wished for a life of ease and freedom.
In the past, when she invested in film projects with Li Minxi, although it was recreational, her intention was to make money and meet handsome and beautiful people.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have become the "pillar" Li Minxi often referred to, the undisputed leader in their circle.
"Yes, mine is relatively little.
The biggest earner yesterday was Jiang Wuxi. The stone she chose yielded glass-like imperial green jadeite, and Master Xu valued it at four hundred million.
However, she didn't sell it. Instead, she had a pair of bracelets, as well as ring facets and ear pendants made from it," Yu'er said.
"Your luck is too good!" Lin Ziyang exclaimed in admiration.
"It's not their luck, but the quality of the material inside.
These materials were all carefully selected by Yangzi."
"If that's the case, I wouldn't dare to choose.
A single stone like that is worth hundreds of millions. I can't afford it."
"It's alright, Yangzi is very generous.
Tomorrow, you can ask Yangzi to accompany you to have a look. If you can't pick out the big ones, just choose the smaller ones."
"You're right, but even the smaller ones aren't cheap."
As they were chatting, Guo Xuyang entered, holding a wine glass.
This meant the newlyweds were about to start toasting.
"Xiao Xi, how is it? Shall we go and toast them?"
"We've been so caught up in chatting, I haven't eaten much," Li Minxi said.
"Quickly eat a few bites. There are quite a few people today, we need to get moving."
"It's alright, all the tables will be toasted together. There won't be individual toasting anymore," Lin Ziyang interjected.
"Isn't that a bit inappropriate? After all, many are guests from afar."
"You know Xiao Xi's condition doesn't permit it. I heard that both upstairs and downstairs are fully booked.
If you were to toast each table individually, when would it end? Is face more important, or Xiao Xi's health?
Furthermore, those who have come are all acquaintances. No one will fuss about it."
"Alright. Today, we'll do as President Lin suggests."
"Yangzi, you didn't know, did you? Ziqi is President Lin's sister," Yu'er said from the side.
Guo Xuyang was taken aback, not quite understanding.
"How did Ziqi become President Lin's sister?" he wondered, puzzled.
"Ziqi is the sister from President Lin's second uncle's family. Lin Ziqi's father is Yangzi's actual paternal uncle,"
Li Minxi explained vaguely.
She was still chewing on a "lion's head" meatball.
This thing was good for filling the stomach. If they started toasting right away, by the time she returned, the table would probably be almost empty.
She needed to fill her stomach first.
In the provincial capital, she had attended a few weddings of friends there. The 'nao xi' (teasing the newlyweds) was something ordinary people couldn't endure.
Sometimes, guests would perform one or two acts. If the relationship was casual, they might not perform, but the closer the relationship, the more boisterous the teasing.
Things like carrying balloons between their legs, holding chopsticks in their mouths, back-to-back challenges, and riddle guessing, the games were endless.
These things couldn't be skipped, otherwise, it wouldn't be called 'nao xi'.
However, due to her poor health, these people might go easy on her.
But some games that her health allowed and were harmless, like riddle guessing, they wouldn't let them off the hook.
If they really went through all of it, completing this round would take at least two to three hours.
Therefore, she had to grab some food quickly to get some substance in her stomach.
Since getting dressed up in the morning, the food in her stomach had long been digested.
She had been so engrossed in chatting with Lin Ziyang and the others that she had neglected eating.
Guo Xuyang patiently waited by the door for Li Minxi to finish eating a little. Once she put down her chopsticks, he took her to toast the bridesmaids present.
"Thank you all for coming. Xiao Xi and I would like to offer you two toasts," Guo Xuyang said, first approaching Lin Ziyang.
"President Lin, I feel you are the most familiar with these people, so let's start with you."
"It's my honor," Lin Ziyang said, accepting the wine glass.
"I have a few words to say. First, I represent this table, so no one else needs to toast again.
Second, I wish you a happy marriage, to have children soon, to grow old together, and for your love to last forever."
"Thank you, thank you!" Guo Xuyang and Li Minxi said in unison.
After Lin Ziyang drank his glass, Li Minxi picked up another one.
"There's more? Didn't you just say I represented everyone?"
"I toasted for you just now, and this is Xiao Xi toasting for you.
Besides, you said earlier that you represented everyone else. This glass of wine wouldn't be appropriate, would it?" Guo Xuyang said.
"Alright, I'll accept this second glass of wine as well. My wishes remain the same: I wish you prosperity and continued success."
"Thank you!" Guo Xuyang said, and he and Li Minxi raised a glass together.
"Are you trying to get me drunk?" Lin Ziyang said with a smile.
"It's alright, wedding wine doesn't get people drunk," Li Minxi replied.
"Then so be it. I have a place to stay if I get drunk anyway. After drinking this glass, I have a request."
"No problem. As long as Xiao Xi's condition permits, we will do our best to fulfill it."
"It's not a request for you two to complete together, but rather that you agree to it."
"No problem. As long as I can do it, feel free to say it."
Lin Ziyang did not hesitate and downed the third glass of wine in one gulp.
"Yangzi, quickly eat some dishes. You're drinking too fast," Li Minxi urged.
"It's fine," Lin Ziyang waved his hand.
"My request is something I've already mentioned to Xiao Xi. I'd like to select a few stones from your warehouse.
Of course, you only need to charge us the market price.
We want to pick out some good quality stones to make some jewelry.
If the quality is poor, we hope you can buy them back at market price."
"No problem. However, I can only make decisions on stones weighing under five kilograms. If they are too large, I cannot agree," Guo Xuyang said.
"That's fine. We're just looking to make some small items.
Picking them ourselves is better than buying finished products outside."
"Okay. How about in a couple of days? After I'm done with this event," Guo Xuyang said.
"Okay. We're not leaving anytime soon anyway," Lin Ziyang said, very pleased that Guo Xuyang had agreed.
Guo Xuyang wanted to toast the other bridesmaids, but they all refused, stating that Lin Ziyang could represent them.
Guo Xuyang gave Lin Ziyang two grateful glances, then left with Li Minxi.