Ch. 81Page 81
At dinner and during moon-viewing, Gu Bai and Chu Zeshen grew closer as Elder Chu welcomed Gu Bai into the family and invited him to the Xie Family birthday banquet. While getting ready for the event, Gu Bai refused makeup but agreed to have his hair styled, and joked with Chu Zeshen about keeping Mocha in line.
- Chu Zeshen shelled hairy crabs for Gu Bai at dinner, and Gu Bai returned the gesture by shelling a crab claw for him.
- Elder Chu told Gu Bai and Chu Zeshen that the Chu Family would give Xie Guanchang a birthday gift and asked Gu Bai to attend the banquet as part of the family.
- Gu Bai agreed to attend the banquet with Chu Zeshen, knowing their marriage alliance needed to be made public.
- Professionals arrived to prepare Gu Bai for the evening banquet, but he refused to have makeup applied and allowed them to style his hair.
- Gu Bai and Chu Zeshen discussed Mocha, with Gu Bai suggesting Chu Zeshen bring him treats after they returned.