A few days after returning to Yucheng for the holiday, Xu Hao called, inviting them to dinner.
When Qin Tian and Xia Nuannuan arrived at the location, Zhang Peng and Tian Jiajia were already there, as was Xu Hao's girlfriend, Li Hui.
The six of them formed two perfect pairs, with no one left out.
After everyone had happily had a few drinks, Xu Hao suddenly announced some good news.
He and Li Hui were planning to get married, with the date set for the twentieth of the twelfth lunar month, a day auspicious for weddings and registering marriage.
Qin Tian and the others were surprised and immediately toasted the couple, offering their congratulations.
The atmosphere became even more lively, and the mood for drinking grew. In the end, both Xu Hao and Zhang Peng were quite drunk, their tongues slurring as they jokingly bickered with each other.
Fortunately, they all had partners to look after them. After dinner, the three young women took on the responsibility of escorting them home.
"I can't believe they're getting married so soon, that's wonderful!"
Xia Nuannuan exclaimed with a smile on her way back in the car.
"Indeed!"
Qin Tian nodded with a smile.
Xia Nuannuan glanced at him and suggested, "Then, after we attend their wedding, we can go on our trip?"
"We can, it's decided then!"
Qin Tian agreed.
"I've already told my parents, and my grandparents are too old and don't want to travel far, but my dad and mom have happily agreed. And Xiao Xue, she was so excited she almost deafened me, saying she'd drag her suitcase over to join me in a couple of days."
Xia Nuannuan smiled.
Qin Tian chuckled and asked, "What, is she afraid we'll forget about her and sneak away?"
"Isn't that the case!"
Xia Nuannuan nodded with a smile.
"This girl, how can there be no trust between people at all!"
"Hehe… I'll tell her that when she gets here!"
"Don't!"
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Time quickly passed, and it was the twentieth of the twelfth lunar month.
Xu Hao and Li Hui's wedding was held in the grand ballroom of Yucheng's largest hotel.
The cost was not low, and holding a wedding during the Spring Festival was even more expensive.
However, Xu Hao had earned a considerable amount through his game power-leveling store with Qin Tian, and coupled with his status as a wealthy second-generation heir, his family was well-off. The celebration was grand.
Qin Tian, Xia Nuannuan, Xia Xue who came along, and Zhang Peng and Tian Jiajia sat together.
Watching the couple complete the ceremony under the guidance of the host on stage, everyone felt genuinely happy for them.
When the couple exchanged wedding rings and shared a hug and a kiss, warm applause filled the ballroom, sending blessings to the newlyweds.
After the ceremony, the hotel staff began serving the dishes.
Xu Hao's father had spared no expense; the wedding banquet's food and wine were of the highest caliber.
All the guests ate heartily and chatted merrily, the atmosphere in the ballroom remaining vibrant.
Seated with Qin Tian's group were Xu Hao's cousins, arranged by Xu Hao.
They were aware of Qin Tian's partnership with Xu Hao in their store and knew he was the renowned top scorer in Yucheng's college entrance examination. They were quite warm towards the four of them, constantly raising their glasses to toast them.
A while later, Xu Hao and Li Hui, led by Xu Hao's father, came over to toast.
"Uncle, Brother Hao, Sister-in-law, congratulations, congratulations!"
Qin Tian was the first to stand and welcome them, raising his glass to offer his blessings.
"Congratulations, congratulations…"
The others also raised their glasses and stood up.
Xu Hao's father's face beamed with joy. He patted Qin Tian's shoulder and said earnestly, "Young Qin, I've always been very grateful to you. It's thanks to you that my son has achieved something. I've always wanted to thank you in person but never found the opportunity."
"Uncle, please don't say that. How can it be thanks to me? It's thanks to Brother Hao that I earned my first pot of gold."
Qin Tian smiled humbly.
"Dad, Qin Tian, let's not talk about this anymore,"
Xu Hao said somewhat bashfully.
"Right, right, no more talk. It's all in the wine. Everyone, let's raise our glasses and cheers!"
Xu Hao's father shouted loudly, raising his glass.
"Cheers!!!"
Everyone responded in unison and drank together.
"Thank you all. Please be seated, eat well, and drink well!"
Xu Hao's father, smiling, gestured for everyone to sit down before leading his son and daughter-in-law to toast another table.
"Sister, the bride is so beautiful!"
Xia Xue said to Xia Nuannuan with a smile, looking at Li Hui in her Chinese wedding dress.
"Yes!"
Xia Nuannuan nodded with a smile.
Tian Jiajia chuckled and teased, "Xiao Xue, when your sister and Brother Tian get married, she'll be even more beautiful!"
"Haha… that's for sure!"
Xia Xue nodded enthusiastically.
"Jiajia, don't talk nonsense."
Xia Nuannuan's face flushed, and she glared at Tian Jiajia.
"Jiajia is right. Brother Tian, I think you should just get married the day you graduate."
Zhang Peng suggested with a mischievous smile.
"Brother Zhang Peng, nice idea!"
Xia Xue gave him a thumbs-up.
"Zhang Peng, Xiao Xue!"
Xia Nuannuan's face was red as she glared at them in embarrassment and annoyance.
"I definitely have no objections."
Qin Tian shrugged with a smile.
"Ahhh… why are you joining in the fun too!"
Xia Nuannuan was almost driven mad.
"Hahaha…"
Everyone at the table couldn't help but burst into laughter.
The day after attending Xu Hao's wedding banquet, both families prepared to depart for their trip.
The destination was the winter resort town of Sanya!
Although the crowds during the Spring Festival caused hotels, flights, and various expenses to be very high, a fact criticized by many who had traveled, it was undoubtedly a great vacation spot for those who were not short of money.
The four members of the Xia family, along with Qin Tian and his mother, a party of six, set off fully prepared.
Qin Tian and Old Xia each drove a car to Jiangcheng Airport.
The cars were parked in the airport parking lot.
After picking up their tickets and completing check-in procedures, they waited for a while before boarding.
The flight from Jiangcheng to Sanya took about two and a half hours.
Once on the plane, Xia Xue was incredibly excited, chirping like a sparrow.
Qin Tian had arranged all the flights, booking business class seats. There were only three seats per row, one on the left and two on the right, making it very spacious.
The three parents sat in the row in front, while Qin Tian and the other two sat behind.
Xia Nuannuan was pulled by Xia Xue to sit with her, leaving Qin Tian no choice but to sit alone on the left side.
"Alright, alright, Xiao Xue, be quiet for a bit. My head is buzzing from all your chatter."
Xia Nuannuan said with a helpless smile.
"Oh!"
Xia Xue smiled sheepishly and said, "It's just that this is my first time flying for a trip, so I'm too excited."
"I know, rest for a while now, and get excited again when we arrive!"
Xia Nuannuan smiled dotingly.
"Okay!"
Xia Xue nodded obediently, but after a few seconds of quiet, she poked her head out and looked back, muttering, "I heard the flight attendants are very pretty, why haven't they come over yet!"