Chapter 553: Chapter 507, Banquet (Two in One Large Chapter)_2
In the end, it was De Fu and Wang Manman who stepped forward. As new tables were set up, they competed with the villagers for a spot and finally secured their place.
Unlike other tables, the one where Daohua and Xiao Yeyang sat was exceptionally quiet. While everyone else was laughing and having a lively time, at their table, all the other guests were just busy gazing at Daohua and Xiao Yeyang.
“What a handsome young master and miss!”
“Who are they?”
“Such respectable folks should be sitting in the Zhuang Family’s courtyard, not scrambling for a seat at the public banquet like us.”
In contrast to the whispers of the crowd, Daohua and Xiao Yeyang were eating with great ease.
“This sweet roast is good, try some.”
Daohua, upon finding something tasty, would always pick up a piece with her chopsticks for Xiao Yeyang.
“The meatballs are delicious too, and the braised chicken isn’t bad.”
Xiao Yeyang, when he came across something he liked, would also serve some to Daohua.
In the meantime, seeing that everyone was hesitant to eat, Daohua said with a smile, “Everyone, please eat.”
The other people at the table nodded quickly, “We’re eating, we’re eating,” though their movements were more refined than those at other tables.
Seeing that Daohua and Xiao Yeyang were so amiable, everyone gradually relaxed. Some of the bolder ones even started to chat with them.
Passerby A: “Young master and miss, why don’t you go eat in the Zhuang Residence courtyard?”
Daohua replied with a smile, “The Zhuang Family didn’t invite us, and it wouldn’t be proper for us to go without an invitation.”
Passerby B: “How could that be? All the wealthy folks and gentry around Taoyuan Town received an invitation from the Zhuang Family. I heard they even invited some distinguished guests from the city.”
Xiao Yeyang: “We are not from Sha County.”
Passerby A: “Then you two are from…?”
Xiao Yeyang didn’t speak, but Daohua replied, “Our family is in the provincial city.”
Passerby B: “That makes sense. I was wondering; the young master and miss here have an air about them that’s not like the locals.”
Passerby A: “It’s rare for a young master and miss not to disdain our coarse folks and to be willing to share a table with us.”
Daohua immediately responded, “Please don’t say that. We, like you, are just here to share in the Zhuang Family’s joy.”
Just then, the Zhuang Residence’s butler led several servants over. Some people had noticed Daohua and Xiao Yeyang and sensed that they were not ordinary guests, so they reported to the Zhuang Family.
As the butler approached, he bowed with a smile, “I am the butler from the Zhuang Residence. It was remiss of us not to attend to you two guests sooner. The reception was inadequate. Please follow me to the main courtyard for your seats.”
As the Zhuang Residence’s butler, he had years of experience mingling with the higher-ups alongside his master. He could tell at a glance that these two were not the typical young master and miss from an average family.
Xiao Yeyang peeled a shrimp for Daohua, placed it in her bowl, and gestured for her to eat before he glanced at the butler, “We were just passing by, saw the banquet, and wanted to partake of your household’s celebration. We have not prepared any gifts and it wouldn’t be proper to impose ourselves. Please return to your duties.”
The butler wanted to say more, but De Fu, who was eating at another table, walked over, “Butler, you should head back. There’s surely a lot of hustle on such an auspicious day at your residence. My master will leave soon after the meal; there’s no need for a fuss.”
The words were polite, but the tone brooked no argument.
Seeing the smiling De Fu, the butler felt a twinge of unease. Just as he was about to agree, a rather arrogant voice suddenly erupted from behind.
“Oh, are you refusing the Zhuang Family’s hospitality?”
The butler turned around and saw the son of Madam’s nephew, and inwardly he cursed his luck. He promptly stepped forward with an apologetic smile, “Young master, if the guests don’t wish to enter the residence, we shouldn’t disturb them. Please, follow me back.”
However, the young master was unmoved and snorted coldly, “Don’t you understand the principle of ‘the guest follows the host’s lead’?” He was about to lecture further when his eyes landed on Daohua’s face, and they immediately lit up. He quickly approached her.
“Miss, the feast inside the residence is even…”
Before he could finish his sentence, he was sent flying out, landing several meters away.
Xiao Yeyang calmly retracted his leg and glanced coolly at the butler, who was still in shock, “Now, immediately, at once, remove this annoying fellow. Otherwise…”
Chilled by Xiao Yeyang’s icy tone, the butler quickly motioned for the servants to help the young master up.
Once on his feet, the young master was relentless, pointing at Xiao Yeyang, “You’ve got some gall to lay a hand on me. Do you know who I am? My brother-in-law is the County Magistrate of Sha County.”
Glares directed at the butler, he barked, “What are you standing around for? Seize that man for me! I’ll make sure he learns…”
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