Xianyu casually handed his glass to a server and led Jingliu back to their seats.
Earlier, he had spent four whole System Hours dining with Zandar.
Only after Xianyu, Guan Liang, and Zandar had all finished would the server ask the chef to prepare the next dish.
He had patiently finished his aperitif then worked his way from the appetizer to the side dish and finally the main course. Come evening, Hua had chosen another individually served banquet for honored guests, much like their lunch.
The sight made Xianyu lose his appetite.
He slipped the red envelope he had taken from Hua into Jingliu's hands, hurriedly drank a few mouthfuls of soup, then told the server not to bring him any more dishes.
After that, the servers brought the others their final fresh fruit platters, one after another.
As the gathering was about to end, Zandar stood up first. Leading Marty and Gray Wind, he reminded Xianyu as he passed:
"Eric, we'll wait for you outside."
"According to Xianzhou customs, you two can't see each other again until you're officially married."
Jingliu tightened her grip on Xianyu's hand.
Xianyu started to speak, then stopped. In the end, he nodded and watched the three leave.
Then five servers each picked up an exquisitely wrapped gift bag bearing a Double Happiness decoration.
Seeing this, Xianyu took out his Jade Abacus and messaged Hua.
[Parting gifts? Why didn't you prepare one for Matthias?]
Hua, upon seeing the message: "..."
She and Guan Liang had prepared the parting gifts specifically for the bride's friends and family.
How old was Marty already? Did he still need presents?
Do you still treat him like a child?
You can't indulge him in everything just because he's using a child's body, can you?
Swallowing her indignation, Hua typed