Chapter 542 - 540: Deep Ties
Song Chongjin led the guests to this spot, and since the Lizheng was more worldly and knew the three distinguished figures from the town, he promptly stood up to exchange pleasantries.
He couldn’t help but hold the Wang Family in even higher regard. To think, these notable individuals had come to the Wang Family’s festivities not once but twice, indicating a relationship that was far from ordinary.
In the eyes of outsiders, Wang Laozhu and Wang Yongfu were still the heads of the Wang household and their eldest son, who didn’t have time to sit down during the banquet, so they first made a toast to Lizheng and his group.
After having a glass of wine, Wang Laozhu excused himself and went to the front courtyard.
Shopkeeper Wu and Steward Lu, being seasoned travelers, got along cordially with the savvy Lizheng and Clan Leader.
Whenever they chipped in a word or two, Shopkeeper Wu and Steward Lu graciously engaged, and the conversation took off.
Wu Zhongbao, being a man of moderate disposition, had mostly come to the Wang Family because of Song Chongjin, and while he had tasted all sorts of delicacies, he saw the Wang’s banquet as quite rustic, although for the peasant households, it was exceptionally fine.
He ate a few bites nonchalantly, wanting to chat with Song Chongjin, but Song was able to end any topic with a single sentence.
Wu Zhongbao tried several times to start a conversation, only to be shut down by Song Chongjin every time, which really frustrated him.
Just then, Wang Yongzhu went to the back to store the silver note box, pretending to place it in the room but actually keeping it in a storage box. When she came out and saw the dishes being served, with everyone scurrying about, she naturally took a plate of food to the main room.
Wu Zhongbao caught her and insisted that Wang Yongzhu sit down.