Following Shi Fa'ke's success in securing the Xibao Flower Assembly hosting rights, the grand event commenced. Ms. Deng, despite meticulously preparing for the assembly and hoping to impress, actively greeted young ladies but was met with cold indifference from attendees, causing her frustration. Lu Chi, the Chief of Xibao Pavilion, arrived at the Xibao Flower Assembly with his younger brother, Lu Zhuxi.