Xu Wang's father might actually have been frightened by Butler Ye's words; he even unconsciously straightened his back during the meal.
For a while, the only sounds at the table were those of quiet eating.
That lasted until Butler Ye temporarily left the dining room according to the script.
When Xu Wang's father saw Butler Ye leave the dining room, he let out a huge sigh of relief.
Xu Wang's father put down his chopsticks and looked at Xu Wang. "Wang, is it always like this for you at the Pei Family?"
"Yes, Father. Yanchuan treats me very well. It's just that the Pei Family places great importance on rules." Xu Wang emphasized the words "great importance on rules."
"It's good to value rules. Your mother and I value rules too. From the day we learned you were coming, we had gifts ready for you and that Pei boy." Xu Wang's father reached out with his left hand and pressed down on his wife's hand, successfully stopping her questions before she could voice them.
"Really? You and Mother even prepared gifts especially for Yanchuan and me?" Xu Wang looked delighted.
"Yes. Wait here while your mother and I go get them." Xu Wang's father pulled his wife out of the dining room.
The two tugged at each other as they reached the foot of the stairs.
"Honey, what were you saying to him just now? When did we prepare any gifts?" Xu Wang's mother looked puzzled.
"Go upstairs right now and bring down that heirloom jadeite of ours." Xu Wang's father let go of her hand and spoke irritably.
"Are you crazy? No! That's mine." Xu Wang's mother immediately refused.
"Just get it when I tell you to. Hurry up." Xu Wang's father paid no attention to her refusal.
"Honey!"