The betrothal at the Sheng family's home went very smoothly. With an official matchmaker presiding, Xu Shiling and Xu Yanlin attended as the groom's elders, while Mr. Sheng and Mrs. Sheng accepted the proposal as the bride's parents. Furthermore, Mr. Zhou, acting as a highly respected elder, guided the process and read the marriage certificate and auspicious blessings aloud. The marriage was thus successfully settled.
Actually, the betrothal gifts should have been presented at this time as well. However, special circumstances allowed for special arrangements.
