Dragon Raja 3; Chapter 37: Wedding of the Century (2)

Dragon Raja 3

When it comes to weddings, the Soss Agency planners firmly believe themselves to be masters. They can satisfy the most demanding clients, they are unparalleled, and the weddings they plan are so stunning that even the groom’s ex-girlfriend or the bride’s ex-boyfriend would weep and give their blessing. Therefore, before opening these albums, the planner was absolutely confident.

“These are not appealing enough for me.” The VIP directly closed the albums. After looking at the beautiful pictures, he only shook his head in regret.

It seemed he had underestimated this young VIP—the client had taste! The previous plans presented were too focused on luxury and grandeur, which true wedding planners consider a minor path. If the VIP had praised these plans as perfect and eagerly signed a check to hire them, the Soss Agency’s elite would have looked down on him, deeming him nothing more than an Arab oil tycoon—a rich, vulgar bumpkin.

The planner clapped his hands, and the first group of assistants withdrew. The second group then entered.

This set of designs exuded nobility, showcasing the Soss Agency’s recreation of a medieval classical wedding for a European prince at a countryside castle. Verdant grass, the prince on a black stallion, the bride in a white hunting dress, the prince’s mother arriving in a four-wheeled carriage, and the wedding ring being the 14th-century red diamond “Mountain of Kings” from India.

“No, no, this still doesn’t match what I have in mind.” The VIP shook his head again.

The planner gritted his teeth in secret and presented the third round of proposals: an eco-friendly wedding plan, currently very trendy. In one wedding, they had the bride enter riding a white dolphin, advocating global awareness about dolphins accidentally caught by trawlers, calling for a warm home for endangered marine animals.

“Maybe if she rode in on a shark, she would be a bit interested,” the VIP said, making a joke to indicate his disapproval.

The fourth round featured an artistic wedding plan.

“Forget it. She’s definitely not an artsy girl.”

The fifth round was a breathtaking proposal to film the entire wedding like a movie, with the groom playing 007 or the bride playing the princess from Roman Holiday.

“How about King Kong? I’d be willing to play the gorilla,” the VIP smiled.

The sixth round… the seventh round… The planner began stuttering, his shirt soaked with cold sweat. How could it be? The Soss Agency, which prided itself on doing anything and everything, had failed to meet the expectations of this VIP? If word got out, the agency would be ridiculed throughout the entire industry!

“Mr. Gattuso, do you have a plan you particularly like?” The planner could only change tactics.

“The San Sebastian, my 15th birthday present. I plan to sail this unpowered yacht around the world with my bride as our wedding,” Caesar said confidently.

The planner’s eyes widened in astonishment. “Mr. Gattuso, that’s very dangerous! Plus, a sailing trip around the world would take about a year.”

“Time is not an issue, nor is danger. Both my bride and I are skilled in sailing—it’s a traditional activity at our school,” Caesar said confidently. “But my plan isn’t just about sailing around the world. I want to find sixty of the most comfortable, locally characteristic residences along the route. In each bedroom, there will be a custom-made wedding dress for her. I want to watch her dance on the beach or ride a horse, wearing a different gown each evening, as the sunset falls over the sea behind her.”

“This… this… This is like holding sixty weddings around the world!” The planner finally understood hat he completely misunderstood Caesar… Caesar wasn’t particularly fussy about details; he had only one goal in mind: to be “impressive.” The reason he was dissatisfied with the first round of proposals was simply because they weren’t impressive enough to satisfy his vanity.

How much did this guy want to show off to the entire world that he was marrying that girl? the designer thought.

“Exactly! Sixty weddings! Each one planned by the top wedding planners, sixty completely different styles!” Caesar patted the planner on the shoulder and gave a thumbs-up, which could mean “good job, kid” or “you get it, bro.”

“We’ll need several teams to arrange the weddings, traveling ahead of your yacht to prepare the wedding rooms, banquets, and other details before you arrive at each port. The cost will be astronomical, and I worry that without my presence, things could get messed up,” the planner subtly suggested that Caesar reconsider his idea.

Caesar thought for a moment, then clapped his hands loudly, “Got it! You can personally lead the team, bring along your most trusted assistants, and follow our yacht. Wherever we dock, that’s where we’ll have the wedding!”

The planner’s vision darkened a little. “I’m only casually experienced with sailing. Accompanying you on a round-the-world voyage is a bit challenging…”

“I also have a yacht that you and your team can use!” Caesar smiled, his eyes shining with longing. “Imagine how amazing that would be: we’ll depart from Istanbul, sail through the Bosphorus Strait, head west, pass the Red Sea, and then sail along the east coast of Africa…”

“But to go that way, you’ll have to pass through Somali waters…”

“Of course,” Caesar shrugged, “That’s the route Magellan took.”

“But Somali waters… have pirates! We must consider your safety!” The planner thought, “Even if I don’t care about your safety, I still have to think about my own wife and kids!”

“How about we hire a U.S. Navy destroyer to escort us through Somali waters?” Caesar said casually.

“We… I don’t have any partnership with the U.S. Navy. I’m afraid that’s impossible,” the planner said weakly.

“If the cost of hiring a warship is too high, I have a backup plan,” Caesar nodded sympathetically.

“A backup plan?” The planner suddenly felt there might be hope for this young man.

“We could buy some weapons.”

“Weapons?”

“A Barrett sniper rifle, a few Glocks resistant to seawater corrosion, a Viper four-barreled rocket launcher… I might also need a British-made ‘Stinger’ shoulder-launched missile. With these, my bride and I can take on even a platoon of pirates.”

“You… your bride…” The planner started to doubt both his hearing and comprehension. What was going on today? What kind of nonsense had he been hearing? Was this guy really here for wedding planning, or was he just messing with him?

“You might not believe it, but when you meet her, you’ll understand—she’s amazing!” Caesar said proudly.

“Seeing you, I can only imagine how amazing your bride must be!” The planner really wanted to cry inside.

Whoever could match this nutcase must be an equally crazy woman! She probably deserves her mediocre figure!

“You’ll receive our preliminary proposal within three weeks,” the planner said, escorting Caesar to the rooftop helipad and shaking hands in farewell. “Your requirements are quite special; we need some time.”

After three hours of mental abuse, he was starting to accept the concept of this client. Strangely, once he accepted it in his heart, he found it somewhat charming—drifting on a ship for a year, hosting a series of weddings at sea.

“One of the weddings must be held at the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo,” Caesar reminded him.

“Is your bride Japanese?”

“No, she’s Chinese.”

“So you must really like Japan.”

“No, I’ve never been to Japan.” Caesar looked eastward at the sea, remained silent for a moment, and then softly said, “But it’s a place I must visit in my life…” He did not elaborate.

“One last question, if I may be so bold—when is the wedding date?”

“Let’s start planning for now. I haven’t proposed yet, so I can’t give you a date.” Caesar scratched his head. “But since a wedding is such an important life event, it’s good to plan ahead to make sure everything is perfect.”

Even after being immersed in the client’s philosophy for three hours, the planner still felt an urge to vomit blood.

“I’d also love to propose soon, but what can I do? Nono’s been missing lately.” Caesar boarded the helicopter and left with ease.

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