Chapter 30 - Wedding bells.

Li Delun smiled and remarked, "Now that's what I call a gentleman. Be sure to stay like this forever Liqin."

Liqin turned to him, waved, and replied, "Sure, that's a promise, grandpa."

Li Enlai walked ahead and added, "Let's get to the business of getting them together forever."

Huang Fan laughed and replied, "How does a wedding become a business Enlai? Let us forget business for the evening."

Everyone laughed and started discussing the date for the wedding. It was finally decided to set the date for the wedding to the fifth of December two thousand and ten.

Dinner was a joyful affair with the lively coterie chit-chatting and smiling away over the dining table.

Post dinner everyone had a lovely time discussing the details of the wedding together.

As they were discussing the venue, the wedding planner, and other details Li Enlai received a call on his phone which he answered, and said, "Good evening Zhao Fai."

The name Zhao Fai had Bao, Jia, and Liqin exchange glances with each other.

The call ended with Enlai saying, "I have spoken to them today. They will be in Guangzhou next week. It would be advised to keep this a very discrete affair for his welfare. We will see you next week then. Good night."

The closing statement had everyone surprised; however, no one dared to probe further unless informed.

Li Enlai however ended the suspense and said, "I will be in Guangzhou next week. An acquaintance needs help, on some family matters."

That statement shut the door, for any further queries and curiosity in the minds of all other than Bao, Liqin, and Jia. They, however, chose to wait and watch, rather than enquire.

As the beautiful evening ended with the families planning to return, Li Enlai said, "Why don't you, and grandpa stay back tonight? It's already quite late now."

Li Bao turned to Liqin and added, "That's true Liqin. Grandpa seems to be tired. We can ask the driver to drop him after lunch tomorrow."

Liqin looked down thought for a while and replied, "That's true. I will stay back."

Huang Fan turned to Enlai and the rest and said, "We will take your leave. It is quite late already. Let Sying, and Diu get together along with Liqin and Jia for the wedding planner. I will check on the availability of the venue, and get back to you."

Liqin walked the Huang family out, while the Chang and Li household retired for the day.

In the following week, Li Enlai went to Guangzhou to meet Zhao Fai and returned. There was, however, no discussion regarding his visit to Guangzhou.

Over the weekend Jia, Liqin, and Bao met up with the wedding planner. As they were discussing the details, Jia asked, "Bao, did you speak to Zhao Qiang on the further developments?"

Bao held his forehead and replied, "It just missed my attention due to a busy schedule. Moreover, dad did not discuss anything with me despite him knowing, that we were there in the hospital, that day."

Liqin touched the head of Jia and interrupted, "Now I am getting jealous for the attention showered on him."

Jia laughed, and said, "Why don't you call him, and ask what happened?"

Bao picked his tab and replied, "Let's do that once we are finished with the discussion with the wedding planner."

Jia held out her hands with her palms facing them and replied, "Let's do that."

As the wedding planner discussed the details, Bao said, "You both choose what you like. I will only add some suggestions. After all, it is your wedding."

Jia asked the planner, "Could these discussions take place with the elders in attendance for their suggestion to be taken into consideration. Can you send someone over next week so that we can check and finalize?"

The planner noted it down and replied, "Yes, of course, the designated planner will come over."

The planner browsed through the schedule and asked, "When should we meet?"

Liqin turned around and replied, "Next Saturday at eleven o'clock in the morning. We will send you the address later."

The planner made an entry in her planner and said, "I will add it to my schedule as discussed."

As they left the office of the wedding planner, Bao said, "Well, let's have a cup of coffee together."

Jia smiled and replied, "That's right."