Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him-Chapter 662: Time to Call Him Uncle

Someone in the crowd shouted, "Mr. Guan has arrived!"

"It’s already six o’clock, the wedding ceremony is about to start."

Mr. Guan and Mrs. Guan, Guan Jingtan’s mother, arrived in the main hall, exchanged a few words with some esteemed elders, and then sat on the two grand chairs in the center of the wedding hall.

On the altar in the middle were tablets for heaven, earth, monarchs, parents, teachers, and ancestors.

Some people wondered in their hearts, was there not even a single elder from the groom’s side coming?

Could it be that both his parents had passed away?

The master of ceremonies looked at the distinguished guests and shouted, "Auspicious time has arrived! The bride and groom, enter!"

"The bride is coming!"

"Let’s see what kind of man this groom is, to have won one of the twin beauties of the Imperial Capital, Guan Jingtan! He’s really climbed high now!"

"In the end, being a son-in-law is not an honorable thing; the Guan Family won’t say it, but who among us doesn’t know this is just becoming a son-in-law? Hahaha..."

Some young men in the crowd were indignant, thinking a poor nobody could marry Guan Jingtan, why not them?

At the front door.

Shen Xuanzhi was dressed in a bright red Song-style wedding outfit, and his usually cold face seemed to have gained some charm.

Beside him, Guan Jingtan wore a green Song-style wedding outfit, holding a fan to cover her face.

They looked like a perfectly matched couple in red and green.

Guan Jingtan, unparalleled in beauty, dressed so meticulously, had outshone her counterpart Lu Yingxue by far.

From the illustrious Gua’erjia Clan, she surely is a beauty that can captivate cities!

This invoked admiration and sighs from many, while some young men, having drunk quite a bit, beat their chests and stomped their feet, envious and jealous of Shen Xuanzhi for catching such a lucky break!

"The bride and groom offer incense, bow to heaven and earth!"

"Kneel and bow to the elders!"

"Worship each other as husband and wife!"

Huo Sijiao stood among the crowd, her beautiful eyes gazing at Guan Jingtan.

Even she had to admit, Guan Jingtan was the most beautiful woman she had ever seen in her life.

A sense of bitterness filled her heart.

"They do make a perfect match."

Huo Sijiao murmured softly, "No wonder...he doesn’t like me."

Her sister-in-law and Guan Jingtan had some interactions, and from those limited exchanges, Huo Sijiao couldn’t find any fault with Guan Jingtan.

Huo Sijiao’s eyes swelled with emotion as she tried hard to control her overflowing feelings.

She knew that there was no longer any possibility between her and Shen Xuanzhi.

Huo Sijiao’s gaze shifted to Shen Xuanzhi, watching him kneel and bow three times and nine times, offering incense to his ancestors.

The master of ceremonies shouted loudly, "The ceremony is complete!"

"Guests, please move to the banquet hall and take your seats for a joyful feast."

Servants of the Guan Family guided the guests out of the main hall to the banquet hall. Inside, the tables were already set, all prepared by master chefs. Each table’s guests had been arranged in advance, and the servants reminded them to take their seats.

Each table was served by two attendants, and the kitchen had already started serving dishes.

Eight cold dishes were first brought to the table.

Then came eighteen hot dishes.

Adding soups and fruit platters, there were a total of thirty dishes.

Huo Sijiao happened to be seated at a table with Xie Xubai, along with the mother and daughter of the Pei Family. This mother and daughter duo had cunningly swapped seats with someone else.

A table of eight, the rest were all well-mannered and knowledgeable families.

The bride and groom needed to toast and socialize.

This was a change in routine made specifically by Mr. Guan, as the Guan Family needed the couple to make an impression in front of many big names.

Mr. Guan unhesitatingly lowered himself, leading the bride and groom to each table for toasts and introductions.

Guan Jingtan had grown much steadier, her gaze even more determined.

Beside her, Shen Xuanzhi maintained a calm demeanor, showing a hint of equanimity, and in conversation, it was clear his knowledge was extraordinary.

"A perfect match."

"Truly a perfect match."

Huo Sijiao’s ears constantly echoed with the words "perfect match," each compliment like a knife deeply piercing her heart.

She poured herself a small glass of red wine and drank it all.

The servant by the table sensibly filled her glass again.

Huo Sijiao held her wine glass as the noise around her grew louder. She turned to see Shen Xuanzhi and Guan Jingtan approaching to toast.

Mr. Guan loudly introduced to Shen Xuanzhi, "This is Xie’s eldest son, Xie Xubai, who grew up with our Atan." Usually, such juniors wouldn’t warrant Mr. Guan’s personal introduction, but Xie Xubai was different.

Anyone perceptive could tell that the Xie Family was on the verge of rising greatly.

And, Huo Sijiao was at this table.

The old man was a bit biased.

"Young Master Xie." Guan Jingtan, dressed in her Song-style wedding outfit, was like a secluded orchid in a valley.

She smiled gracefully, holding her wine glass as she greeted Xie Xubai, "In the future, we will rely on the Xie Family for support."

"You are too kind."

Xie Xubai, dignified and courteous, looked towards Shen Xuanzhi, "Congratulations, and thank you for taking care of my grandmother’s health."

Shen Xuanzhi replied indifferently, "It’s part of my duty."

Xie Xubai said slowly, "The Xie Family and the Guan Family have been family friends. From now on, you are one of us."

Mr. Guan brazenly sought relations, holding Xie Xubai’s hand, "If we trace back our ancestral marital connections, Xubai’s generation should actually be a step higher. Perhaps Atan should call Xubai Uncle, you’re a few years older. I’m willing to set aside my old face and let Atan recognize this Uncle."

Not sure how distant this Uncle is by blood.

If you trace the families in the Imperial Capital, there’s always some connection.

Guan Jingtan knew her grandfather was paving the way for her, so she personally poured a glass of wine and handed it to Xie Xubai, "As a child, I always loved to determine ranks, and this time you finally got your wish. Uncle Xie... please visit often in the future."

Xie Xubai didn’t take the wine, instead, he looked at Shen Xuanzhi.

Shen Xuanzhi clenched his palms, the veins on the back of his hands bulging. His eyes hid turbulent emotions, and there was almost a taste of blood in his mouth.

"Xuanzhi."

Guan Jingtan softly reminded him.

Shen Xuanzhi poured a glass of wine and handed it to Xie Xubai, his voice slightly hoarse, "Uncle."

Xie Xubai accepted each glass of wine and took a sip, "I accept the title of Uncle. In the future, you can come to me if you need anything, I will do my best to help."

The Xie Family also wanted alliances, unable to attach to the Zhong Family, and maintaining an ambiguous stance towards the Pei Family. The meddling of the Pei mother and daughter would likely cause trouble in the future.

The only option left was the Guan Family.

Only by working with the Guan Family could the Xie Family withstand the pressure from other deeply rooted families.

Mr. Guan laughed heartily at the harmonious scene, pointing to Huo Sijiao, "This young lady is from the Huo Family, recently making a name for herself in the Imperial Capital. What a promising young talent. Atan, Xuanzhi, come over..."

Huo Sijiao stood up with her wine glass, "I am younger, so I should be the one to toast the newlyweds. No need for introductions, I know Miss Guan and Shen Xuanzhi."

She glanced at Shen Xuanzhi, her mouth barely curving into a bitter smile.

She drank that glass of wine in one go, realizing, after all this wine, how bitter it can be.

The old man looked at her fondly, "Why didn’t your brother and sister-in-law come? Are they not coming today?"

"They might come a bit late, or maybe not at all."

"Alright, we shall have fun privately later. Tonight, they’re planning on teasing the newlyweds, so don’t hurry to leave."

Huo Sijiao lowered her gaze.

"Alright, I won’t leave."

Tease the newlyweds?

She would just watch.