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Young Boy also chimed in with a grin, "Yes, Father, Mother is absolutely right! It's not just them who are hungry—even I can hear my stomach going 'gurgle gurgle'! Filling our bellies comes first! No matter how huge the matter is, we can discuss it slowly after everyone has eaten and drunk their fill!"

"Yes, yes, you have a point. I'll go urge the steward and see whether the meal is ready yet," the City Lord said in complete agreement.

The City Lord rose and headed toward the kitchen, muttering to himself as he walked, These children must be starving. I need the steward to get the food ready quickly!

Before long, the City Lord returned, followed by a group of servants carrying dish after dish of fragrant, delicious food into the room.

The children's eyes went wide at the sight of the feast. Each of them stared fixedly at the food on the table, unable to stop themselves from swallowing.

If not for so many people being present, they would likely have already rushed over and devoured everything.

Naturally, the City Lord noticed the children's reactions. A surge of tender affection rose in his heart, and he said with a smile, "Children, judging by the looks of you, you must be starving, right? Haha, don't stand on ceremony. Hurry and eat! Today, this City Lord is treating you. Eat to your hearts' content, and make sure you fill yourselves up!"

At the City Lord's words, delighted smiles appeared on the children's faces. They no longer hesitated and hurried forward, each finding a place to sit.

Then, with a bowl in one hand and chopsticks in the other, they eagerly began enjoying the lavish meal.

They wolfed down the food as if ravenous tigers, eating with great relish. Some children