"What nonsense are you talking about? Having a child isn't as simple as wanting one," Guo Yixiang retorted to Xu Wenli.
"I'm just anxious," Xu Wenli mumbled.
Xiao Li, sitting with Guo Xuhui, looked displeased. However, with so many people present, she couldn't lash out and pretended not to hear.
But her feet weren't idle; she stomped hard on Guo Xuhui's foot.
Guo Xuhui knew his mother shouldn't have said that in this setting, but since it was already said, arguing with her would be even worse.
He could only silently endure the pain in his sole, daring not to make a sound.
Yet, he was also curious. He tried so hard, but why couldn't he get Xiao Li pregnant? Was it his problem or hers?
At the dinner table, besides Ilena who had already given birth to little Guo Yishun, Li Minxi, Guo Yiyang, Lin Zixuan, and Wang Lihong were all pregnant.
Wang Lihong's pregnancy was most evident, her belly already quite round.
Xiao Yun, Lin Ziqi, Xia Li, Yu Er, and Xin Rui, who had just joined the family, were actively trying, all hoping to conceive Guo Xuyang's child soon.
Ye Zi, of course, scoffed. She never thought about having children with Guo Xuyang; being with him was purely for enjoyment.
For the two of them, it was a match of equals, neither yielding to the other.
Each time, they could last until the very end, soaring together towards the clouds.
It was no wonder Xu Wenli was anxious. Guo Xuhui wasn't married late, but the unmarried Guo Xuyang already had a son and several pregnant girlfriends.
For someone who had to compare everything, Xiao Li's inability to conceive was a cardinal sin.
"Xiao Xi is returning tomorrow. Ye Zi, you'll be going back with Xiao Xi. She's not feeling well, so you need to take care of her.
I've already asked Xiao Yun to book your tickets for tomorrow morning at nine.
I'll be there to see you two off," Guo Xuyang said to Ye Zi.
"You don't need to see me off. I can drive myself," Ye Zi replied.
"If you drive yourself, you'll need someone to drive it back. You'll be coming back the day after tomorrow as one of the bridesmaids with Xiao Xi."
"Me, be a bridesmaid? Is that appropriate?"
"What's inappropriate about it? It's good to look after Xiao Xi. Don't let her get crowded by others."
"I thought I was going to be part of the welcoming party. Turns out I'm just doing the heavy lifting." Ye Zi pouted.
"The welcoming party will be handled by Xiao Yun, Yu Er, Xin Rui, Ziqi, Xia Li, and Xiao Yu.
After the wedding ceremony, we'll have a meal here. There will be singing and dancing to entertain."
Guo Xuyang pondered, then turned to Xiao Yun. "Also, have the security company send more people to maintain order. If possible, it would be best to have some police presence.
I'm afraid if there are too many fans, it could lead to a stampede."
"Just have Xiao Yu inform the people downstairs about this," Xiao Yun said.
"Why weren't Xiao Yu and Brother Liang here today?" Guo Xuyang asked.
"They had a date for a candlelit dinner."
"What candlelit dinner? Didn't you tell them Xiao Xi was leaving tomorrow?"
"I did. Brother Liang said they'll be back, and he'll have a good drink when they return for the wedding."
"I was planning for him to come and help. Instead, he's only planning to come for the drinks."
"Weren't most things arranged that day? So they didn't come.
Besides, they booked it a few days ago. If you asked them to invite people this afternoon, they naturally wouldn't come."
"How are the invitations coming along?" Guo Xuyang asked.
"They've all been sent out. Mr. Jiang from Kyoto had Manager Wu help deliver them, as well as Mr. Qi Fankun from the oil company.
Mr. Cheng is in Kyoto on business and said no invitations were needed; he'll arrive by tomorrow morning at the latest.
I heard from Manager Wu that Mr. Jiang is preparing to invite some prominent figures to congratulate you, but I'm not sure of the specifics," Xiao Yun said, glancing at Wu Youzhi.
"Mr. Jiang mentioned that to me; he'll bring his team to offer congratulations," Wu Youzhi quickly added.
"It seems some leaders are also planning to attend your wedding."
"In that case, the turnout might be quite significant. You should inform Xiao Yu about this situation later," Guo Xuyang said to Xiao Yun.
"Alright. Will the security personnel need to be increased then?"
"Twice the personnel according to the plan.
If Xu Dahai and the others come, the security will be fine, but I'm worried about overly enthusiastic fans.
Xiao Xi, perhaps you could ask fewer of your companions to come?"
"How is that possible? I've already promised them they can come.
If we don't let them come, they'll think we look down on them, and how can we cooperate in the future?"
"Then forget it. Let's increase the security personnel here to prevent fans from storming the hotel.
And if they come, let them come quietly; there's no need for such a grand entrance."
"They won't. They'll be flying in with me. I requested two private planes from Uncle Jiang."
"Will our cars for picking them up be enough?"
"They should be. However, I suggest you get a bus to place at the end of the convoy. I'll try to have these people take the bus, arriving at the hotel earlier."
"That's a good idea. Xiao Yun, please arrange this.
If necessary, you can contact the bus company directly; they won't be short of buses."
"I'll contact them right away."
"Are there any other arrangements you've made that I'm not aware of?"
"There's a lot you don't know, but Xiao Yun knows everything.
Xiao Yun is in charge of everything here, and Mr. Jiang is in charge of everything in Kyoto," Li Minxi said.
"When did you contact Mr. Jiang?"
"If I waited for you to start preparing now, it would be too late.
My team will be staying at the villa and the hotel tomorrow to make some minor adjustments to the details.
Your task for the day after tomorrow is to pick me up; don't concern yourself with anything else."
Li Minxi had no intention of answering Guo Xuyang's question.
"Alright, for my own wedding, I'm like a puppet, just doing what I'm told."
After all, he was accustomed to being a hands-off manager.
"Have the rings been brought?"
"They've been brought; they are with Director Xiao," Xia Li said.
She hadn't planned to take them when she gave them to Li Minxi, so she had Xia Li put them away and hand them over to Xiao Yun.
"In that case, there's not much left to consider. How were the cigarettes and alcohol prepared?" Guo Xuyang asked.
"Everything was prepared according to the standard for Brother Hui's wedding, with only a few dishes slightly adjusted," Xiao Yun replied.
"That's good. Since everyone has thought of these things, I'm happy to relax and not worry about them.
To everyone, thank you for your hard work during this time." Guo Xuyang raised his glass.