A Small Meeting After the Housewarming Banquet

Xiao Yun set down his wine cup and clapped his hands.

The maidservants who had long been waiting outside filed in and began serving the dishes.

The first course was cold appetizers. Exquisite blue-and-white porcelain plates held all kinds of chilled dishes—sauce-braised beef, Smoked Fish, Drunken Crab, Three-Shredded Salad... Every dish was exquisitely prepared, perfect in color, aroma, and flavor.

The second course was hot dishes. Braised Pork Knuckle, Steamed Sea Bass, braised prawns, Scallion Braised Sea Cucumber... Steaming dishes were brought to the table one after another, their fragrance wafting through the air and making mouths water.

The third course was soup. A bowl of Wensi Tofu Soup, with tofu sliced as fine as hair and gently drifting in the broth alongside shredded ham and mushrooms, was incomparably delicious.

The fourth course was the staple. Delicate Lotus Leaf Wrapped Rice, wrapped in fresh lotus leaves and steamed until soft, sticky, and fragrant. Once the leaves were opened, a fresh scent rushed forth.

Finally came dessert. Osmanthus Glutinous Rice Lotus Root, Red Date and Tremella Soup, and a plate of fresh fruit.

Every dish had been carefully prepared by Master Chefs Xiao Yun had specially hired from the finest restaurants in Heaven Dou City. For today's banquet, he had begun preparations three days in advance. The ingredients, wine, and tableware had all been meticulously selected.

As everyone sampled the delicacies and drank fine wine, the atmosphere gradually grew livelier.

Ning Fengzhi raised his cup and said to Xiao Yun, "Brother Xiao, allow this old man to toast you. Thank you for taking care of Rong Rong."

Xiao Yun raised his cup and said, "Sect Master Ning, you are too courteous. Rong Rong is sensible herself; this junior would not dare claim the credit."

Ning Fengzhi smiled and drained his cup