A doctor who travels through two eras

Business in Hong Kong needs some time to settle down, so Lin Sanqi traveled back to another time and space. After all, she was getting married and needed to make some preparations.

January 2016, the headquarters of Aegean Wedding Company, the largest wedding planning company in Huadu.

Qu Xiaofeng, a 35-year-old boss lady with short hair and dressed in a smart blazer and pencil skirt, personally greeted the couple who were too young for their age, and was extremely humble.

It's not that Boss Qu is spineless; it's just that the young boss is giving too much money. The wedding budget alone reached 100 million RMB (including performance fees).
The key point is that this is just the budget; there is no upper limit if necessary to spend more in the future.

Even though Qu Xiaofeng was experienced in the wedding industry, this was the first time in her life she had ever faced such a generous boss.

As an industry insider, Qu Xiaofeng has a better understanding of the inner workings of the wedding industry. Don't be fooled by some celebrities saying that a wedding costs 2 million yuan, or that a wealthy man's daughter's wedding costs 3 million yuan.

It contains a very high amount of moisture.

For example, they might claim that the wedding dress was designed by a famous foreign fashion designer and cost 20 million US dollars.

The truth is, a wedding dress costing a million dollars is already an astronomical price. Who would spend a fortune on a dress that they would only wear once?

The wealthy are just rich, not stupid. The more money they have, the more stingy they become – that's an age-old truth.

Unless you're as wealthy as the Mukesh Ambani family, the richest family in India, who don't care about money.

In addition, many wealthy people include the dowry or betrothal gifts in the total cost of their children's weddings, just for the sake of saving face.

But the actual wedding expenses would be good if they reached several million.

The young couple in front of us have actually come up with 100 million yuan, signed a contract, and the funds are in place. This is definitely the largest order in the history of Aiqin Wedding Planning.

Forget about providing enthusiastic service; if a young male boss took a liking to her, Qu Xiaofeng would even be willing to act as his bride…

"Chairman Lin, Ms. Yin, what do you think of the traditional wedding ceremony we've planned? If you have any requests, please let us know, and we will do our best to adjust it according to your opinions."

Lin Sanqi and Yin Lianyi sat in the conference room, looking at the detailed presentation in the PPT, lost in thought.

Although this was Lin Sanqi's second marriage, she didn't actually have much experience.

His first marriage was when he was still the dean in another timeline. In order to keep a low profile, he only held a small wedding at home with two tables and received a lot of enamel basins and kettles.

This is also the first time we've held a large-scale wedding.

Although the money has gone up, Lin Sanqi and Yin Lianyi's thinking is still stuck in the level of weddings in urban villages. Just looking at this PPT presentation is truly an eye-opener.

First of all, on the wedding day, the number of staff members responsible for welcoming and sending off the bride reached 1000.

Because this is part of the "Ten Miles of Red Dowry" series, the procession alone, including the ceremonial guard leading the way, the sedan chair bearers, and the servants carrying the dowry, is a long line. Naturally, the more people there are, the more lively it will be.

Lin Sanqi calmed himself down and asked in confusion:
"President Qu, can you recruit so many staff members? I think they all need to wear ancient costumes, and even the props should be traditional style."

Qu Xiaofeng chuckled, clearly scared:

"Chairman Lin, rest assured, the main staff are all employees of Aegean Sea, such as the master of ceremonies, the wedding attendant, the matchmaker, and the maids."

They are experienced and funny, and are the main mood-makers.

In addition, we will invite a professional team from the Huadu Cantonese Opera Troupe to join the band.

There will be a band leading the way and a band bringing up the rear, guaranteeing a lively and exciting performance. The bands alone will have no fewer than 100 members.

As for the honor guard and the ordinary staff carrying the dowry, they were all students from major drama schools.

The daily wage is 1000 yuan, and there are plenty of college students willing to work and study here, and they are all handsome men and beautiful women.

Furthermore, we have already made arrangements with the Guangdong Cantonese Opera Troupe to perform for three consecutive days, from the first to the third day of the Lunar New Year, at the playground of Tianhe No. 2 Primary School.

Furthermore, we guarantee that all the performers will be renowned Cantonese opera stars, and all the leading actors will be winners of the Plum Blossom Award.

At the same time, we have also made contact with entertainment companies in mainland China and Hong Kong. All four Heavenly Kings will perform a song on stage, and we promise that no fewer than 10 top-tier domestic stars will attend the performance.

Lin Sanqi then joked:
"You're not going to invite Old Zhao's Errenzhuan (a traditional folk art form) and Old Guo's Deyun Society, are you? And then have the performers sing a song about the blooming of the 'Shandan Dan' (a type of lychee), all so red and vibrant~~~ and finally, have them make dumplings?"

Upon hearing this, Yin Lianyi nearly spat out her tea. The other staff members in the conference room were also trying to suppress their laughter, their shoulders shaking incessantly.

Qu Xiaofeng's lips twitched, and she quickly explained:

"No, no, we're from the South, we don't watch the Spring Festival Gala."

All our performances primarily aim to evoke nostalgia for those born in the 70s and 80s, while also incorporating modern and dynamic elements to ensure that people of all ages will enjoy them.

Lin Sanqi nodded, jokingly saying:

"That's good. If you really invite Errenzhuan (a traditional Chinese folk art form), I'm afraid the audience will be so embarrassed that they'll scratch out the shape of a two-bedroom apartment with their toes."

It's not that I disrespect Northern culture, it's just that the differences between North and South are too great. We're not from the same circle, there's no need to force us together.

Qu Xiaofeng nodded repeatedly, knowing she had to be polite to her sugar daddy.
"Chairman Lin, Ms. Yin, if you have no objections to the process, then let's go take a look at the props now, mainly the wedding attire the bride and groom will wear when they arrive for the wedding, and the casual clothes they will wear when toasting."

Another issue is the sedan chair. In ancient times, the highest level of weddings in rural areas was described as "a bed crafted with a thousand pieces of work, a sedan chair crafted with ten thousand pieces of work, and a dowry stretching for ten miles." However, there is an imperfection in the current system, and I have been trying my best to find a solution.

Yin Lianyi was initially quite satisfied with the wedding, but upon hearing that there were still some imperfections, she instantly became anxious:

Which part is not perfect?

Qu Xiaofeng also felt a little regretful, because if the wedding had been done well, it could have become a benchmark for traditional weddings across the country, and the Aegean Sea could have become an instant hit.

"The problem lies with the Wan Gong sedan chair. Mr. Lin, Ms. Yin, let's go take a look together."

In the warehouse area.

More than a dozen craftsmen were putting the finishing touches on a bridal sedan chair. Lin Sanqi and Yin Lianyi were already very satisfied with this beautiful traditional sedan chair, which was decorated with dragons and phoenixes.

Qu Xiaofeng shook her head, still dissatisfied:

"I borrowed this bridal sedan chair from the Folk Museum. It's currently the most beautiful and famous bridal sedan chair in Huadu. But compared to the real Wan Gong sedan chair, it's still far inferior."

Lin Sanqi scratched his head. For a modern young man like him, traditional culture was too distant and unfamiliar.

"President Qu, what does the Wan Gong sedan chair you mentioned look like? Do you have any pictures we can see?"

Qu Xiaofeng took a tablet computer from her assistant, swiped around a few times, and handed it over:

"Chairman Lin, Ms. Yin, please take a look. This picture shows the Wan Gong Sedan Chair, which is currently housed in the Zhejiang Provincial Museum. I called to inquire whether they offer it for rent, but they flatly refused."

When Lin Sanqi and Yin Lianyi saw the picture and compared it with the bridal sedan chair that was still being decorated, they immediately felt that the bridal sedan chair in front of them was not so appealing.

Qu Xiaofeng also introduced from the side:
"Because it takes more than 10,000 man-hours to manufacture, it is called the 'Ten Thousand Man-Hour Sedan Chair,' which is the most grand and luxurious sedan chair for weddings in the countryside."

As you can see in the picture, the sedan chair is made of carved wood, with a base of vermilion lacquer and decorated with gold leaf appliqués. At first glance, it is magnificent and resplendent, like a miniature palace.

The sedan chair is decorated using three techniques: round carving, relief carving, and openwork carving. It features 250 figures and countless flowers, birds, insects, and animals.

其中就有24只凤凰、38条龙、54只仙鹤、74只喜鹊、92只狮子和124处石榴百子等。

This forms auspicious themes such as Heavenly Official Bestowing Blessings, Qilin Bringing a Child, Kui Xing Pointing at the Head, and Standing Out from the Crowd, which are very lucky and wish the newlyweds a long and prosperous life together.

Lin Sanqi and Yin Lianyi looked at the pictures on the computer and then at the bridal sedan chair in front of them. They realized that they didn't know the difference until they compared them.

"Beautiful, so beautiful! This kind of bridal sedan chair is worthy of my wife."

Lin Sanqi liked it more and more as she looked at it, then looked up and asked:
"Could we ask the Zhejiang Provincial Museum to make an exception? We can say we're borrowing it once, and they can name their price, and they can fill out the check themselves."

Qu Xiaofeng smiled wryly:

"It's not about the money. This 'Ten Thousand Craftsmanship Sedan Chair' is the only one of its kind in China. There is no other one like it. It is the prized possession of the Zhejiang Provincial Museum. I did say I was willing to pay more, but they wouldn't budge on the price."

Yin Lianyi understood; upon hearing that there was only one sedan chair left in the country, she gave up hope.

"Never mind, if we don't have one, we don't have one. I think this bridal sedan chair will do." (End of Chapter)