"Stop beating around the bush. Just say it," Ilena said.
"She's just like you in that photo, you're young and leaning in a man's arms."
"Where did you see such a photo?"
"At my master's place."
"Your master? What's your master's name?"
"Wei Lan'er."
"Never heard of him."
"Wei Lan'er? Your master is Wei Lan'er?" Guo Yiyang asked abruptly, looking up.
"Yes. Do you know my master?"
"He's scum. I'd recognize him even if he were burned to ashes."
Joanna was stunned, never expecting their conversation to lead to an enemy. She dared not say more.
Guo Xuyang, however, was intrigued.
"How did this Wei Lan'er offend you?"
"He didn't offend me; he offended my sister. He tried to offend me, but I never gave him the chance."
"Was it because of Ilena that he tried to offend you?"
"Is that possible? Don't you know this Wei Lan'er?"
"I'm hearing this name for the first time today, how would I know him?"
"He's ranked sixth in the assassin world, cunning as a fox, especially skilled in sniping and assassination.
He's quite handsome and has been involved with many women.
You're comparable, but he relies on his looks, while you rely on your wealth."
"Is he really that handsome? Are there any secrets?"
"Who knows what his secrets are? You'll have to ask your servant about that," Guo Yiyang said.
"Is your master very handsome?"
"Mmm. He's the ideal man in my heart."
"Did you two...?"
Joanna blushed and said softly, looking down, "No."
Ilena and Guo Yiyang both rolled their eyes at him.
It wasn't that Guo Xuyang intentionally asked this; it was just that earlier that morning, while being intimate with Joanna, he realized it wasn't her first time.
Perhaps it was because foreign women were generally more open.
Guo Xuyang didn't dwell on the issue.
He didn't have any intentions of taking Joanna into his harem. It was merely a fleeting whim, and some rather friendly things happened naturally.
He wasn't her first man, and he didn't need to take responsibility for her.
The day passed quickly. As evening arrived, Jiang Qixin and Lü Liang arrived at Guo Xuyang's home together.
"Brother Liang, when did you get here?"
"I've been here for a few days. Boss said you're getting married next month, so I came with him."
"Yes. Xiao Xi has already contacted her family, and the date is set for the twelfth of next month, Arbor Day. I thought you might come to help me then."
"Do I even need to say it? Of course, I'll be there."
"We were supposed to have a table arranged at a hotel, but my father disagreed. He insisted on having it at home, saying it would create a better atmosphere.
Please don't be offended by any lack of hospitality."
"Why would we be offended? Only when it concerns family would one host a family banquet.
It shows your father doesn't see me as an outsider," Jiang Qixin said.
"What you said is true. My uncle, aunt, and Brother Hui will all be coming over later."
"More people mean more liveliness. When discussing matters, it's better to have more people."
"I didn't actually plan for anything elaborate, but my father disagreed. He insisted on a grand affair.
He said I'm his only son, and it's my first marriage. Moreover, Xiao Xi's father is such a high-ranking official; not having a grand wedding would be looked down upon."
"You have the means, so if you're going to do it, do it grandly, or don't do it at all.
However, trying to sneak Xiao Xi home probably won't be that easy."
"That's why. Last time I went to Kyoto, I was rebuffed."
"He has his own difficulties. At his position, if he's not careful with relatives, friends, or colleagues, he could easily offend someone.
Your situation is relatively simpler: family, friends, and colleagues.
These colleagues are your subordinates, so it's easier to manage them. What are your plans this time?"
"Hire a private jet to fly directly from Kyoto to the provincial capital, then bring her over for the wedding."
"That's a grand gesture. In the current Kyoto circle, you're likely the first."
"We have money. While it might not be an equal match, I can give her happiness," Guo Xuyang said.
"Giving happiness to whom?" Li Minxi walked down from upstairs.
"To you, of course," Guo Xuyang said with a smile.
"That's more like it. Uncle Jiang, this guy can be mischievous when he relaxes.
Yesterday, he brought back a servant from somewhere. What kind of society is this, still having servants?
And she's incredibly beautiful, the one you saw this morning.
Her master is Wei Lan'er, ranked sixth in the assassin world."
"Wei Lan'er?" Lü Liang repeated.
"What? Do you know him?" Jiang Qixin asked.
"The name sounds familiar, but I can't recall where I heard it."
"Did you have dealings with him during a mission?"
"No. I only heard this name a couple of days ago. I can't quite remember the specifics."
"Don't worry about it now. You can think about it later."
As the men chatted, Uncle Guo Yixiang, Aunt Xu Wenli, Guo Xuhui, Xiao Li, Xiao Yun, Xiao Hong, and others also arrived.
Seeing the crowd, Guo Yiyu decided to set up two tables.
One for the men and one for the women.
Most of the dishes were semi-finished, making them easy to prepare.
When most of the guests had arrived, Guo Yiyu had finished cooking.
"Today, we're having a family dinner to discuss Yangzi's wedding.
We only have two children in our family, Xiao Hui and Yangzi. Xiao Hui got married before the New Year, relieving my wife and me of a great worry.
Now it's Yangzi's turn. Let's see what preparations are needed and get everyone's opinions or suggestions.
Let's eat and chat. Cheers!" Guo Yiyu said, finishing his wine.
"Dad, we don't need to drink so much. The main thing is to chat and see what else needs to be prepared," Guo Xuyang said.
"What needs to be prepared? There's a lot to prepare.
It's not as simple as just picking up someone's daughter and bringing her back.
There are many things involved," Guo Yixiang said.
"Are you planning a grand wedding? If so, you need to send out invitations to friends and relatives in advance.
The hotel, food and drinks, accommodations, vehicles, and transportation arrangements all need to be considered beforehand."
"Mmm, after returning, everything will be prepared according to Brother Hui's standards. The wedding banquet will be held at the Junyue Lai Grand Hotel.
However, the distance from here to Kyoto is quite far, so I plan to use a private jet to bring Xiao Xi and her family over."
"Transportation along the way, private jet clearance, all these need to be prepared in advance. Also, where will the bride's family stay when they arrive?"
"The new house will be in King's Villa. As for her parents, they can stay in the villa on the west side.
Regarding the guests for the banquet, we'll invite company executives and managers from branch companies.
Others will be excluded. If everyone were to come, it would take at least three days and three nights to finish."
Guo Xuyang said this not to show off; his assets were growing, and he now had several thousand employees.
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