As the big day drew closer, more and more guests gathered in the Grotto-Heaven where the Du Family resided.
Most of these guests were forces from all over Cangnan. In recent years, the Du Family and Feng Family had grown increasingly powerful and bound themselves ever more tightly together.
Though these forces were dissatisfied and even hated to see the two families continue to grow stronger, there was nothing they could do about it.
Now, they even had to come and put on a smiling face.
"The Du Family and Feng Family really are getting cocky now that they're in power."
"Keep your voice down. Make sure they don't hear you. They're powerful now, and we can't afford to provoke them."
"Hmph, back in the day..."
"Don't bring up the past. That's all behind us. People have to recognize reality and see what's right in front of them."
"Ah, forget it. Let's not talk about it."
"Still, the Du Family and Feng Family really have gone too far these past few years. I wonder when their joy will turn to sorrow."
"Hmph. It's bound to happen."
Though everyone disliked the Du and Feng Families, all they could do was whisper about them behind their backs. They would never dare say such things to their faces.
With the big day fast approaching, the Grotto-Heaven where the Du Family resided grew livelier by the minute.
"Is everything ready?"
"Has anything gone wrong?"
"Rest assured, Family Head. We've checked everything from beginning to end ten times. We've gone over every last detail and guarantee there won't be a single mistake."
"We've also assigned every guest a place and arranged the order in which they'll enter. We've already sent out the instructions."
"We guarantee no guest will feel uncomfortable."
"As for the Feng Family,