Like the other nobles who had long been established in District 011, the Werner family owned properties throughout District 011 and several other sub-districts. Since the Game Government had set up its base in this city, some nobles had shifted their focus here. But this wasn't where they had made their fortunes. To every noble, the homes they'd lived in when they first rose to prominence might not have been as magnificent as those in the base city, but they represented their roots and honor, as well as the admiration and longing they inspired in lesser nobles and ordinary people.
So when they met guests in private, they invited them to one of their old homes. It was partly to show off their status and partly to express respect for their guests.
Three days after Xu Huo sent his invitation, the Werner family sent a butler to his home. The butler formally invited him to meet in a nearby scenic city famous as a tourist destination. Hua Han Werner didn't often stay in the base city and was currently recuperating there.
The butler's main purpose in visiting was to teach him some basic etiquette for being a guest. The Werner family had its own rules: how to greet people, how to converse with the host, and even how to drink tea and dine. The customs were extremely elaborate, but avoiding a faux pas in someone else's home would make both parties happy.
"When in Rome," Xu Huo said after two hours of instruction.
The Werner family's butler left quite satisfied.
Once he was gone, Yan Jiayu, who'd been watching the commotion from outside, came in. "That's something. Even monks don't have as many rules when they're meditating."
"Life needs a little ceremony," Xu Huo said with a smile.
"True." Yan