The sudden darkness left everyone stunned for a moment. However, the spotlight soon lit up, illuminating Fang Zheng as he stood at the second-floor stairway.
"Welcome, everyone, to this banquet."
Looking down at the crowd, Fang Zheng smiled faintly.
"Normally, according to convention, this would be the time for me to say something important about why I invited everyone here... However, the main reason I invited you all today is simply so that you can get to know one another and interact with each other. So, that's it... I hope you enjoy today's banquet."
After giving this brief opening speech, Fang Zheng snapped his fingers with a sharp pop. The lights came on, and soon, accompanied by elegant music, the entire banquet hall became lively once more.
"Mr. Fang Zheng, that was way too brief! I thought you'd say something more."
As Fang Zheng walked down the stairs, Eriri was the first to approach him. Fang Zheng shrugged as he looked at her.
"What did you think I would say?"
"Hmm... Something like, 'The worlds are facing a crisis, so we all need to work together, gather the strength of every world, and fight our common enemy'?"
"You watch too many cartoons."
Fang Zheng chuckled.
"If something like that really happened, I wouldn't announce it at a banquet. I brought you here today to attend a banquet, make a few more friends, and have some fun. There's no need to worry about anything else. If I really needed your help, do you think I'd be polite about asking?"
"I knew it would be like this."
Hearing Fang Zheng's answer, Eriri relaxed. However, her eyes soon shifted, and she moved closer to him.
"Tell me quietly. Are there any more of your women here?"
"Don't you already know?"
Fang Zheng was