However, Mo Qingze could only stay at home for two days, and there wasn't enough time to prepare, let alone that the 30th day of the 11th month was not an auspicious day. On the other hand, the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, known as the "Laba Festival," was an excellent date. Changshan Academy would be on a one-day holiday, and thus conducting the adoption ceremony on this day would be perfect.
With the date set, the next step was to finalize the list of relatives and friends to invite.
Under the strong opposition of Yun Zhao, Mo Qingze had no choice but to agree to a small affair, inviting only the village head, Lin Yong, and other well-acquainted families to witness the event. Mo Hong's family also needed to be informed, but whether they attended was immaterial.
Even with few guests, the adoption ceremony couldn't be too simple; they had to follow the necessary rituals and customs.
