The toasting ceremony was the pinnacle of the engagement banquet, a moment when joy and celebration reached their zenith. The villa, aglow with the soft light of lanterns and the delicate fragrance of white roses, had been transformed into a stage for heartfelt toasts and jubilation.
At the center of the hall, a long, elegant table had been set up, adorned with crimson silk and ornate porcelain dishes. The table sparkled with crystal wine glasses, each one waiting to be filled with fragrant jasmine tea, baijiu, and other celebratory drinks.
The guests, resplendent in their finest attire, were seated in a semi-circle around the table, their eyes focused on the couple of honor, Qin Yan and Xi Ting. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation, and a hushed reverence descended upon the gathering as they prepared for the toasting ceremony.
