Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him-Chapter 661: She Decided to Present a Fait Accompli

Chapter 661: Chapter 661: She Decided to Present a Fait Accompli

Five o’clock in the evening.

The Guan Family’s wedding banquet was a traditional Chinese wedding, with the Guan Family strictly adhering to ancestral customs.

The wedding consisted of a morning welcome and an evening procession, with dusk being the auspicious time.

After considering the birthdates of the bride and groom, the ceremony was scheduled for 6:18 PM. Guests were already arriving one after another.

The formerly austere and historically-laden main gate was now wide open, with red silk draped on the two large stone lions at its entrance.

Festive decorations adorned the place!

Everyone knew the Guan Family was marrying off their daughter and welcoming the son-in-law into the family. Yet, on the surface, it was still being held as a traditional Chinese wedding.

The Guan servants dressed cheerfully to guide the esteemed guests inside. The once desolate and quiet Prince’s Mansion was brimming with vitality for the first time. The previous birthday celebration felt like a sunset overshadowed by ulterior motives.

This time, however, the occasion marked the imminent leadership of Guan Jingtan and her husband over the Guan Family, representing a shift in Imperial Capital’s balance of power.

The guests ranged from heartfelt well-wishers to gossip-mongers, opportunists, and those harboring malicious intent.

"Mr. Zhao, please come in!"

"Mrs. Pei, Miss Pei, you’ve arrived. Please mind the thresholds and steps as you enter. Take the path past the rock garden and artificial lake, and you’ll reach the main hall."

Pei Chun, dressed flamboyantly, laughed and said, "I hear today is going to be a traditional Chinese wedding, with Phoenix Crown and bridal robes for the ceremony? So is there going to be a mischievous bridal chamber tonight?"

A Guan Family servant replied, "All the traditional procedures will be followed; they symbolize happiness and a good omen."

"Oh, then I must stick around to see how the bridal chamber mischief unfolds. Guan Jingtan, being so old-fashioned, I wonder what she’ll look like getting married." Pei Chun’s delicate face bore flawless makeup, styled by a renowned makeup artist.

Now, with the light setting and casting shadows, she could even be called beautiful.

Carrying a small purse in one hand and holding her mother, Mrs. Pei, in the other, she muttered as they walked inside, glancing around, "Why hasn’t Xie Xubai arrived yet? I heard he’d be here. Could it be that some little fairy has delayed him?"

Mrs. Pei patted her hand gently and said, "Be patient. Men don’t like women who throw tantrums. Your past behavior was too unappealing; learn to be more gentle and poised in the future. Don’t make foolish moves like before."

"Got it."

Pei Chun and Mrs. Pei had suffered losses at a beauty salon.

After an argument, the mother-daughter duo reconciled, and Mrs. Pei assumed the role of strategist, vowing to help her daughter win over Xie Xubai.

"If all else fails..." Mrs. Pei lowered her voice and said, "There are many guests today, and the Guan Family estate is vast. You can take advantage of the chaos and turn words into action. I’ve brought everything needed along."

"Mom, that would be disgraceful! What if I get caught in bed like Xiang Ze?"

Mrs. Pei snorted coldly, "Sometimes, to achieve your goals, you have to go all out! If Xie Xubai sleeps with you, he’ll have to take responsibility. That’s just how things work in the Xie Family! If it were any other man, I wouldn’t even suggest such a thing. Do you want to marry Xie Xubai, or watch him marry some cheap little tramp?"

Pei Chun’s heart raced with anxiety as she furrowed her brows and said, "I’ll think about it."

With so many people around, she couldn’t bring herself to act rashly.

"Fine, take your time thinking. You could also hope that by year’s end, Xie Xubai hasn’t found a girlfriend, and the Xie Family comes forward to propose. But I think that is unlikely; it’s clear Xie Xubai doesn’t like you."

"Mom! You’re supposed to be on my side! How can you dampen my spirits? What if..."

Mrs. Pei said, "Don’t count on things falling into your lap. Happiness has to be fought for."

Pei Chun etched those words into her memory, feeling frustrated.

She scanned her surroundings but still didn’t see Xie Xubai, so she walked straight into the main hall, found a corner, and started drinking ceremonial tea and snacking on dim sum.

The Guan Family’s central hall was decorated entirely with red silk. The chairs were all made of rosewood. Small tea tables were neatly arranged, each bearing tea, snacks, and plates of fruit for the guests.

Everything was in pairs, far from random—meant to signify auspiciousness.

At the head of the hall sat chairs reserved for elders; it was a festive chamber.

Someone remarked, "It’s been years since I’ve seen such a traditional and formal Chinese wedding. Does this follow the protocols of Song Li? Mr. Guan is certainly meticulous."

"It’s no surprise the Guan Family is so particular. After all, they’re a century-old lineage. Moreover, this wedding is also a declaration to us, signaling that the Guan Family is ushering in a new Chapter. Perhaps the Imperial Capital’s Four Great Families will soon see a female successor."

"Whether it’s a fresh beginning or continued decline, that depends on whether Miss Guan and her husband can uphold the family’s future prosperity. These seasoned schemers won’t sit idly by while watching the Guan Family become the unattainable dinner feast."

"For now, let’s hope Mr. Guan can live a few more years. Guan Jingtan certainly isn’t ready yet!"

Even extraordinary talent requires time to be honed.

Guests continued flowing into the main hall until the festive chamber was packed to the brim, lively and bustling.

The Guan Family’s servants ushered every esteemed guest inside.

"Young Master of the Xie Family, please come in."

"Thank you."

As soon as Xie Xubai appeared, the eyes of numerous ladies lit up. None more so than Pei Chun in the corner—though the sight of the strikingly beautiful Huo Sijiao in a black dress by his side immediately dimmed their gazes.

The eldest daughter of the Huo Family was well-known in the Imperial Capital.

No one expected Xie Xubai to be walking so closely with her; could this mean that the two families intended to marry?

If that were the case, the Xie Family’s chances of rising into the ranks of the Four Great Families would greatly increase.

Listening to the whispers of gossip around her, Pei Chun was consumed by fury.

She was about to storm over and confront Huo Sijiao when Mrs. Pei held her back.

"What are you doing?"

"That little slut is clinging to Xie Xubai. She used to pretend to be innocent with me!"

Pei Chun’s eyes were as sharp as knives aimed at Huo Sijiao. "Mom, I can’t stand it!"

"You can’t stand it, but you must. Rushing out now will only make you look like a fool!" Mrs. Pei, being more strategic, tried to calm her daughter down.

Pei Chun snorted heavily, glaring from afar. "I’ve made up my mind; I’ll go with your plan!"

Seal the deal!

"See, it’s good when you listen. Leave it all to me; later, you just..." Mrs. Pei whispered something into Pei Chun’s ear. Pei Chun listened intently, nodding occasionally.

Her gaze toward Xie Xubai was filled with possessiveness.

Standing on the other side of the festive chamber, Huo Sijiao slowly glanced toward Pei Chun in the corner, her expression indifferent. "If looks could kill, Pei Chun would have skinned me alive. Perhaps we should stand farther away to avoid misunderstanding."

Huo Sijiao had come to the banquet alone, only joining Xie Xubai when they encountered each other at the entrance and were ushered in together.

Sun Weimeng had promised to be her date, but he had been delayed by some last-minute matters. Her brother and sister-in-law were uncertain about attending and would likely be very late, potentially missing the ceremony entirely.

After finishing her remark, she distanced herself by two or three meters from Xie Xubai.

Xie Xubai saw her deliberate distancing, raised an eyebrow, and didn’t seem upset. He merely felt a hint of helplessness.

Huo Sijiao took a deep breath, taking in the sea of red decorations all around her. Her heart felt desolate.

Shen Xuanzhi was truly getting married.

It was both starkly real and strangely surreal.