The Werner family was the most powerful noble family in District 011, so naturally, no family would miss a banquet hosted by them. To underscore the importance of this gathering, they held it at one of the Werner family's most significant and representative manors.
Xu Huo contacted Lady Lily ahead of time. When she learned he'd been invited to the New Year's Eve party, her earlier warmth gave way to polite reserve. She declined his suggestion that they go together and explained that anyone qualified to attend the party was officially registered in District 011. They were no longer an outsider and could share in the district's benefits, but they were also expected to contribute when the district was in trouble.
As for when to arrive, Lady Lily advised him not to come too early. His noble title wasn't very high. Although he was capable and a rising star, he still had to follow District 011's noble traditions. At the very least, he couldn't afford to slip up on the formalities.
"The Werner family's butler will let you know when to go in. They won't leave their guests in an awkward position."
Xu Huo thanked her, then asked Angel to deliver a small box of gemstones to Lady Lily.
After Xiao Yuan and Tan Qi left, Angel's tutoring lessons had more or less come to an end. She was back to being unemployed and was happy to run errands for Xu Huo, while also taking the opportunity to keep in touch with Lady Lily.
When she heard Xu Huo had received an invitation from the Werner family, she sincerely congratulated him and brought along some pastries she'd made herself as a congratulatory gift.
The evening of the party soon arrived. Xu Huo changed into his new suit and drove alone