That evening, Li Wei held a small party at the Manor, mainly inviting Ovelia and a few people from the surrounding area to join in the fun.
Normally, a party like this would be held in a banquet hall, with a ball and dancing. But Li Wei felt there were already enough of those in Fog City, and holding another one here would be rather pointless. So he simply arranged a bonfire party instead. Everyone could gather around the fire, eat, drink, and enjoy themselves. That had a charm all its own, didn't it?
"This kind of party is pretty fun, Mr. Li Wei."
Munching on grilled meat, Katie bounced around happily.
"It's so much better than those boring parties at the Royal Palace! Everyone can do whatever they want, and there's no need to dance or anything. It feels so relaxing."
"Well, relaxing is what a vacation is for..."
Li Wei watched the people chatting and laughing beside the bonfire a short distance away and stretched contentedly. Delicate was an agricultural region, and most of its residents were farmers or worked in related trades. Gatherings like this were hardly unheard of, so his idea had proved quite popular with the locals.
Everyone was singing around the bonfire, and some swayed and danced along. That might have been considered improper at a formal banquet, but it suited this occasion perfectly. A band accompanied them on bagpipes and accordions, making it feel like some sort of celebration.
Just then, someone finished a song, and everyone applauded. Ovelia looked over, spotted Li Wei, and waved excitedly at him.
"Sir Li Wei, would you like to sing something too?"
"Yes, Sir Li Wei, how about a song?"
The others joined in, urging him on. They might not have dared behave so boldly with