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The next day, the party that will be held at Chen Linyun started at around three in the afternoon.

Tables were arranged outdoors under the mighty dominance of the sun, equipped with pastel-colored umbrellas.  Although the sun was shining brightly and was becoming more intense, the refreshing breeze struck a pleasant balance.

Soon the sun would paint a picturesque backdrop of a twilight setting of purple, orange and pink hues.

The setup was similar to an English tea party.  Parcels of bite-size sandwiches and biscuits were lined up on two to three-tier metal trays on top of the lace tablecloth.  Several entrées lined up on the buffet table.  Meringues and donuts and some spicy bread and shortcakes with fruity topping such as strawberries were a few selections.

The couple hired a live string quartet to liven up the party with mellow, elegant music.  They had been playing non-stop.  The air was festive.

The guests arrived one by one.