The Lu family compound was filled with guests. In the innermost longevity hall, all the Lu family's immediate family members and some distinguished guests were present.
As the protagonist of this birthday banquet, Old Master Lu wore a bright red jacket and sat upright on the pear wood armchair in the middle.
"Usual New Year celebrations were not as lively as this one." Old Master Lu looked at the room full of guests and friends, a smile on his face.
"Yes, uncle, there have been wars every year in recent years, and we haven't had a gathering like this for many years!" said Lu Jin's father Lu Xuan.
"Isn't this all thanks to you, Uncle Lu?" said the head of the Wang family.
"Hey, what do you mean by 'thank you to me'? It's all thanks to you all that you are willing to give a little face to a dying old man like me!" Old Master Lu shook his head and smiled.
"That's not true. Mr. Lu is in very good health!" said the head of the Lu family.
"You won't be able to live freely for much longer. Talented people emerge in every generation. From now on, this world will have to rely on your generation to save it!" said Old Master Lu.
The Wang family patriarch shook his head and sighed, "Grandpa really thinks highly of us. We are already past forty, but we are still full of doubts. They say that at fifty, one knows one's destiny, but where is that destiny?"
"After all, they are just mediocre people. This world, this country, still depends on the younger generation. In my opinion, the two boys from Brother Lu's family and Lu Jin from your family are both outstanding people. They will definitely achieve something in the future!"
Although the Wang family head's words were praising the Lu family's two elder brothers and Lu Jin, saying them on this occasion might seem like overpraising.
The head of the Lu family couldn't sit still and said quickly: "Brother Wang, look at what you said, your kid is not bad either!"
The Wang family patriarch sighed and said, "Brother Lu, please stop comforting me. You'll know once you see it!"
A group of people looked over.
I only saw the younger generation's table.
The little fat boy Wang Ai was holding a few strings of candied haws in his hand. He stood in front of the little fat girl Guan Shihua and said hesitantly:
"Hey, Shihuaer, I brought some candied haws. This is for you!"
Guan Shihua turned her head and said impatiently, "Again, why are you so persistent? Where are you?"
She has sent this little fat guy away several times. Any normal person should know what to do. Why is this fat guy so annoying?
"Shihua, how do you talk to Young Master Wang like that?" Guan Shihua's little sister teased beside her.
"Yes, this is the young master Wang from one of the four major families!" The people around him also started to make a noise.
The more they made a fuss, the worse Guan Shihua's expression became.
Wang Ai didn't notice Guan Shihua's growing impatience. Holding the candied haws string, he said in a low voice, feeling very unconfident:
"Hey, Shihua'er, um... um, didn't my father and your master tell you last time? We should get closer and interact more often. They clearly said that..."
"Oh, that's what my master said, not me. Are you annoying?" Guan Shihua didn't want to see this annoying little fat man at all.
"Hahaha... Fatty, no one wants to bother with you, so just come back!"
"Hahaha, this stupid fat guy is not popular!"
This scene amused the people around, and people kept making fun of it.
Wang Ai was furious when he heard this. Holding two strings of candied haws, he glared at everyone in all directions, "Who was that person who was making such sarcastic remarks just now?"
However, his appearance was not intimidating enough. No one took him seriously. They all laughed and mocked him for being anxious.
"Brother, I can't stand it anymore. Even though Fatty is a bit useless, he can't be bullied like this!"
Lu Ci was so angry that he didn't care about his black eye anymore. He stood up and went to Wang Ai.
Lu Ren covered his head, worried that his brother might get into trouble, and chased after him.
Lu Ci came up behind Wang Ai, pressed his shoulders, and pulled him out of the spotlight of the crowd:
"Hey Fatty, could you please stop embarrassing Uncle Wang?"
When Wang Ai saw Lu Ci, he opened his mouth and wanted to refute something, but when he saw Lu Ci's somewhat angry expression and the black eyes on his face, he immediately stopped talking.
Among his four playmates, he was not afraid of Lu Ren or Lu Jin, but was quite afraid of Lu Ci. Of course, he had the best relationship with Lu Ci.
Seeing that the fat man was subdued, Lu Ci narrowed his eyes and glared around:
"laugh?!"
"What's so funny?!"
"Is it funny?!"
"How funny is that?"
"Come! Look at me and smile!" Lu Ci pointed at his own black eye and shouted angrily, "Look here and smile!"
The atmosphere, which was lively just now, suddenly became quiet.
"Laugh!"
No one at the younger table said anything. Everyone knew that the second of the Lu family's twin brothers was nicknamed the Little Mad Dog and was not to be trifled with. It was clear from their actions that they wanted to stand up for the little fat man Wang Ai while finding someone to vent their anger on.
No one present was willing to touch this brow.
On the other side, in the birthday hall, the three family heads and Old Master Lu were watching this scene.
"Oh my, what has this silly boy done? In the end, it was Lu Ci who came forward. Brother Lu, to be honest, I am really envious of you and your two beauties of the Lu family!" The head of the Wang family sighed.
"Brother Wang, please don't envy me. This kid is so brave and aggressive every day that I'm almost worried to death!" The head of the Lu family said helplessly: "Besides, your son is not bad either. He has a natural and blessed appearance and is very cute!"
"Yes, yes, he is just young now, he will be fine in two years!" Lu Xuan also comforted.
"Oh, I'm so angry, this kid Lu Ci is quite interesting!"
Zhang Zhiwei looked at Lu Ci with interest. This temper suited him quite well. Then he nudged Lu Jin with his hand:
"Brother Lu, it seems like a fight is about to break out over there. As the host, why don't you go over and mediate?"
Lu Jin: “…………”
This sounds familiar!
Lu Jinze was a little hesitant. Should he go up? He just had a fight with Lu Ci, and now he should go again?
But before he could hesitate for too long, the butler outside the door came trotting over: "Sir, the left sect leader and the Heavenly Master are here!"
When Lu Jin heard this, he no longer cared about Lu Ci's affairs and hurried to the Shoutang to inform his father and grandfather.
"Hahaha!" Old Master Lu stood up and laughed, "Master Zuo and the Heavenly Master are here together. I'm really honored, old man!"
"Uncle, I'll go and greet him right away!" Lu Xuan stood up, brushed his sleeves, tidied his appearance, and said.
"Hey, since the Heavenly Master and the Left Sect Leader are gathered together, it would be better for people from our four families to all go!" suggested the head of the Wang family.
Afterwards, several people went to the door to greet them.
At the entrance of the lobby, Zhang Jingqing, with his sword-like eyebrows and white hair, and Zuo Rutong, who looked like an immortal, came side by side.
"Mr. Lu, long time no see. You look as strong as ever!" Zhang Jingqing laughed.
"Mr. Lu, I am not late, am I?" Zuo Rutong said with a faint smile.