Since the new master had arrived so suddenly, Butler Harvey had not had enough time to prepare, but Abner could still see the thought and attentiveness he had put into the welcoming banquet.
This was not surprising. The butler and servants at the manor not only worked in relatively respectable conditions, but also received good salaries. Naturally, they did not want to lose such valuable jobs and wanted to win Abner's favor.
After roughly "reading" their surface thoughts, Abner discovered that the retainers Karen had previously selected were actually quite good. Although they had some selfish motives, that was only human nature. If they truly were "saints" without any selfish motives, Abner would be even more afraid to employ them.
Thus, after eating a few appetizers, Abner announced that all the original staff members of the manor could remain for the time being, with their salaries unchanged.
Upon hearing this, from Butler Harvey down to the ordinary maids, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. The smiles on their faces also became more genuine, and they then served more than a dozen dishes in succession, including soup, side dishes, main courses, staples, vegetables, fruit, and dessert.
The guide Winter, who had not seen much of the world, could not help swallowing. He was deeply shocked and envious of the extravagance of his employer.
But how could he know that Abner himself did not want such a display? After all, it was all his money... But having just arrived and with the circumstances being special, winning over the manor's employees by having the butler arrange a welcoming banquet was more important than refusing to hold one.
Fortunately, this Fragrant Manor grew many spices. Selling its annual harvest also provided a decent income.
Just as Abner finished his staple food and was preparing