Because Xu Huo had made a point of arranging it, tonight's dinner was especially sumptuous. It featured not only District 011's local specialties, but also a selection of dishes tailored to each person's tastes, including those of the three guests.
Painted woman and the two children were already seated at the long dining table, and Dr. Deng had made a rare appearance as well. They occupied the seats at either end of the table, while the three guests sat farther down. The tall man and shorty sat beside Dr. Deng, and glasses man sat next to Tan Qi.
The table was laden with delicious food. The rich aromas of the dishes mingled with the wine's fragrance, making it hard to resist tucking in. But the Ancient Castle's owner had yet to arrive, so nobody touched their chopsticks or said a word.
There was certainly no cheerful pre-dinner chatter. Dr. Deng had recently been absorbed in developing Meng Cun's brain and wanted only to eat and leave as soon as possible. Painted woman was playing a game, while the two children sat properly, their eyes fixed on the food in front of them.
After waiting a while, the tall man couldn't hold back. "We've been waiting ages. You have no idea how to treat guests."
The four people at the table looked up at him. The tall man had originally wanted to sit beside painted woman, but Dr. Deng hadn't responded when he'd hinted that they should switch seats. Now, he glared at the person beside him with some irritation. "What are you looking at? Am I wrong?"
Dr. Deng said nothing and turned his gaze away. Just then, Xu Huo came downstairs. He was wearing loose casual clothes, but the bandages beneath them were visible in several places. His legs