According to extensive preparations, the scenes today should've gone as follows:
Scene 1: A shady meeting in some over-the-top banquet hall, chandeliers glittering above, with the clear purpose of intimidation.
Scene 2: As the main character bowed respectfully, the in-laws would dramatically slam a sad-looking paper across the table, accompanied by an offensively large sum of money. Gasps would follow. Outrage would erupt. Tears would stream. Depending on the intended rating, there might even be slaps.
Scene 3: Then, with perfect timing, the main character's family would arrive. Equally dramatic, they would scream about insulting their child and their cows. Tables would overturn. Kneecaps would shatter. An all-out brawl would begin in glorious slow motion.
Scene 4: As security swarmed in and chaos reigned supreme, the main couple—hands clasped, eyes wet with teary realizations—would declare that if their families would not accept them, then they would run away together.
