City Lord Qin's words had already given the Great River Gang's leader plenty of face, and everyone present turned their attention to Jia Dachun.
Jia Dachun himself fell silent. He said nothing, merely maintaining his silence.
Upon seeing this, City Lord Qin's voice turned three degrees colder:
"Gang Leader Jia, whether you agree or not, at least make a sound."
He had changed how he addressed him from Jia Dachun to Gang Leader Jia. Anyone could sense the distance and coldness contained within that change.
Only then did Li Qing, who had been utterly inconspicuous until now, begin to savor a hint of what was going on.
So today's birthday banquet was not merely a reconciliation feast. From the looks of it, it was also a Hongmen Banquet aimed at Jia Dachun.
Interesting.
Jia Dachun still did not respond, and the atmosphere inside the estate gradually congealed.
This Was when Ge Wen, president of the Red Fish Merchant Guild, stepped in to smooth things over:
"Heh, it seems Gang Leader Jia Still Need To think for a while. City Lord Qin, didn't you say there would be wine at this birthday banquet? Hurry and bring it out so everyone can satisfy their craving, hahahaha!"
"After all these years, even getting a sip of wine has become harder and harder."
Only then did Qin Xiu let out a cold snort and Nod.
Very quickly, the City Lord's Mansion servants brought out the wine. There was not much of it—only three jars in total, barely enough for each table to receive two or three pots.
It was clear that wine was becoming increasingly scarce in the Eternal Night World.
As the faint aroma of wine wandered through the air, the atmosphere at the birthday banquet finally began to ease.
Everyone treasured the