There was no grand banquet hall like I had imagined, nor were there many elders present to keep us company, as Judy had said.
It was a small banquet hall with only one large dining table in the center.
Only five or six people were waiting for us at the entrance. Two of them were Tina and Judy, whom we already knew, while the other four were women as well.
Judy said that they were also among the Nineteen Elders.
In other words, six elders were accompanying us for dinner. By all rights, that was quite an honor.
As for the Elder Feng she had mentioned, she naturally did not appear either.
Judy did not even explain. After warmly inviting us to sit, she raised her wineglass. "The two Mr. Jiangs, Miss Ye, and Mr. A Tai, welcome to Pompeii City. This toast is to you!"
No matter what, I had that much courtesy. I picked up my glass.
It was half a glass of red wine. It tasted slightly astringent at first, but the lingering sweetness was rich and mellow.
I had not expected to find such good wine underground.
Tina said, "The wine was brought down from above, from Bordeaux Estate. In fact, we often trade with the surface. It is simply not known to outsiders."
After setting down her glass, Judy said, "I am truly sorry, Mr. Jiang. I had thought Elder Feng was here, so I boasted to you. Who knew she would have to leave on urgent business? Besides, the other elders all had matters to attend to as well. Everyone who could come is already here."
Judy still wore a smile, one filled with seductive charm, as though it could enchant the mind.
At the very least, Jiang Xiaohui was staring at her stupidly,