The family banquet could basically be said to have ended with both host and guests satisfied.
Normally, a family banquet hosted by a prominent clan would have plenty of rules to follow. But this banquet was purely private, hosted only by Xu Yongfeng's family of three. So even though many servants bustled in and out, constantly bringing out all kinds of delicious dishes, the five people at the table ate in a much more relaxed manner.
Throughout the meal, Xu Yongfeng kept chatting with Yun Langyue. From time to time, he exchanged a few words with Su Ming as well, but most of his attention remained on Yun Langyue. It was obvious to everyone what he was up to.
Su Ming knew that Xu Yongfeng wanted to get closer to Yun Langyue in order to promote cooperation between their two families, which was why he paid her more attention.
Su Ming did not care much. In fact, he was secretly rather pleased.
Not being targeted by those deep-minded political bigwigs was the best thing that could happen.
Thus, Su Ming simply helped himself to the delicious dishes, looking just like a Side Character who had snuck into high society, and even wore a blissful expression while doing so. Xu Qing, who was secretly sizing him up from the side, did not know what to say.
Xu Qing was Xu Qianqian's mother.
This somewhat gentle and refined mother had initially been very curious about Su Ming when she saw him. She had wanted to ask him properly what his parents did, where he lived, whether he had any plans after graduation, and whether he had considered buying a house or a car.
But Su Ming's behavior, which made him look as though he had come simply to mooch a meal, left