hough it’s one of the simplest talismans to draw, it is still very intricate and complex. Xiao Yu's golden rays flowed like clouds in water, drawing strokes and lines until they formed an elaborate pa...Chapter 239: Attending a Gathering
"I saw you didn't come down for breakfast this morning, so I brought some food up for you. Just now when I knocked on your door, it wouldn’t open no matter how hard I tried!"
Yun Xi pointed at the fried dough sticks and millet porridge on the table as she spoke to Xiao Yu.
"Mm-hmm, a patient came last night. It was past four in the morning before they left. Exhausted me to death!"
Xiao Yu nodded and said that while picking up the fried dough sticks from the table to eat. He had been kept awake for half the night last night; he was famished.
Seeing Xiao Yu gulping down his breakfast, both Yun Xi and Xiao Jianying wore expressions of concern on their faces. Although Xiao Yu’s complexion had improved significantly, it still looked rather pale, causing them to feel even more worried for him.
"Take your time..."
Yun Xi said as she watched Xiao Yu devouring his breakfast. She then opened the lid of his meal box and took out a portion of pickled vegetables stored underneath it.
Xiao Jianying looked at both of them and wore a satisfied smile on her face. Although Yun Xi was from an ordinary family, Xiao Jianying didn’t say anything because she had already seen examples of this kind before, instead liking Yun Xi even more as a result. She now viewed Yun Xi as her future daughter-in-law.
After finishing his meal, Xiao Yu gave Liu Erxi instructions and then went to the rooftop of the antique market with his mother and Yun Xi.
Since his little nephew was still asleep, Xiao Yu’s sister Xiao Yu and Lu Jianhong hadn’t come downstairs yet but were staying on the upper level watching over Lu Yuhang instead.
Xiao Yu’s family waited until Lu Yuhang woke up before driving to the villa. They had been so busy yesterday that they hadn’t even spared a thought for how the renovation was progressing.
Xiao Yu parked his car in front of the villa and all of them got out, entering the house together. The interior decorators inside were already beginning work after clearing away the old renovations from the day before.
Since there were many workers decorating multiple parts simultaneously, Xiao Yu’s family would constantly remind the renovation company about the points to pay attention to in various places so that no mistakes occurred.
Xiao Yu and his family didn’t leave all morning but watched over the renovations of the villa. Thankfully, there were plenty of chairs around, so they wouldn’t have been left standing without a place to sit.
At noon, Wei Jun brought food over and Xiao Yu’s family ate casually together with him.
Right before leaving, Wei Jun told Xiao Yu that Meng Xiaowei, the beautiful Miss Meng, was getting engaged today, and an evening banquet would be held at Fujin Restaurant. He said to inform him as well since quite a number of his classmates from deep sea would also attend for a class reunion.
"Miss Meng even said that those with wives, kids, or girlfriends should bring them along; she’s treating everyone."
Outside the villa gate, Wei Jun told Xiao Yu this.
"T-this..." Xiao Yu's face showed a hint of hesitation.
"Alright, stop with the 'this'. They know you're in Deep Sea and have called your name. I've already agreed on your behalf!"
Wei Jun saw that Xiao Yu was hesitating to refuse, so he quickly interrupted him.
"Fine, I'll go then,"
Xiao Yu couldn't do anything but無奈地同意了。他對同學聚會之類的活動根本不感興趣。
Moreover, due to his academic performance during school, he didn’t have a good relationship with most of his classmates. The only ones who were close to him were Wei Jun, Zhuo Simiao, and one or two others from the basketball team and dormitory, but none of them were in Deep Sea now, so he had no desire to attend.
"By the way, bring your wife along! I'll also bring Xiao Ling. Let them have company!"
After Wei Jun's car drove a short distance away, he came back and told Xiao Yu this before speeding off without waiting for a response.
After seeing off Wei Jun, Xiao Yu returned to the villa where everything was already in full swing with renovations. The family left there since all that was required now was following the plan.
Afters they returned to the antique city, Xioa Yu told Yun Xi and others about his evening plans. Yun Xi also disliked such occasions because of her sixth sense; she had never felt good at these kinds of events.
He informed his family and went downstairs to the clinic where it was always quiet as usual. The afternoon passed quickly.
In the evening, Wei Jun brought a girl to Xiao Yu's clinic in his car. This girl was Wei Jun’s girlfriend Jiang Ling; her parents were also well-known businessmen in Deep Sea. Both families could be considered equally matched. Although there might have been some considerations for arranged marriage, Wei Jun and Jiang Ling got along very well.
"Sis-in-law, please sit!"
Seeing Wei Jun bringing Jiang Ling inside, Xiao Yu quickly stood up to make room for her.
"Brother Jun, Sis-in-law, would you like some water" After the two sat down, Xiao Yu poured them a cup of water and said.
"No thank you. It’s getting late; where is your wife"
Wei Jun looked around but didn’t see Yun Xi, so he asked.
"She's still upstairs. Wait a moment, I'll go up to check on her!" Xiao Yu glanced at his watch and saw that it was almost six o'clock; indeed, it wasn't early anymore. He said this to the two of them and intended to go upstairs to call Yun Xi.
"Wait for us! Let's go together! I want to see my little nephew too!" Wei Jun stood up quickly when he saw Xiao Yu was about to leave and said.
The three of them arrived at the top floor of the antique city, where Xiao Yu, Lu Jianhong, and Xiao Jianying were teaching Lu Yuhang to walk in the corridor.
"Mom, where's Yunxi" Xiao Yu hurried over and picked up his little nephew before asking his mother.
"She’s just getting ready. She should be done soon! You guys wait a moment." said Xiao Jianying.
"Auntie, this is my girlfriend Jiang Ling."
"Jiang Ling, this is Xiao Yu's mom, Auntie Xiao!" Wei Jun brought Jiang Ling over to introduce her to the two ladies.
After introducing them both, Wei Jun greeted Xiao Yu and Lu Jianhong before taking Lu Yuhang from Xiao Yu’s arms to play with him.
"Xiao Yu… hey, Brother Jun, you guys are here too!"
Jianxi opened the door and walked out when she saw Xiao Yu and the others.
When Xiao Yu saw Jianxi coming from inside, his eyes immediately lit up. She was wearing a long-sleeved, black-and-white dress with stockings and high-heeled shoes that gave her an elegant look despite her typically conservative style of dressing.
The four of them said goodbye to Xiao Jianying and Xiao Yu, then went downstairs. Wei Jun insisted on driving Xiao Yu's new car instead of his old one; as a result, they all drove in the same car towards Fulin Building.
Fulin Building is located at the heart of Shenzhen City, originally a Hong Kong company with its main store in Hong Kong and over a hundred years of history. It can be considered an old brand with a long tradition.
Although Fulin Building may not rank among the top three restaurants in Shenzhen based on scale alone, it still ranks within the top ten. Its exterior is modeled after ancient pavilions, giving it an air of timeless charm amidst modern skyscrapers.
The parking lot outside was already filled with various cars even though it was only 6:30 PM. Under the guidance of security personnel, Xiao Yu and others found a spot to park their car and went up to the fourth floor of Fulin Building.
Meng Xiaowei's engagement banquet was arranged in an event hall on this fourth floor.
When they arrived at the entrance of the event hall on the fourth floor, Meng Xiaowei and a man in his thirties wearing glasses were standing by the door greeting people coming in and out.
"Brother Wei Jun is here. This must be your girlfriend! You’re so lucky!"
Seeing Wei Jun and Xiao Yu walking over, Meng Xiaowei walked up to greet him.
"Xiao Yu, you've come too. Many classmates have already arrived, please come in!" After greeting Wei Jun, she turned her head toward Xiao Yu. Her expression showed a hint of sadness when she saw Jianxi next to Xiao Yu, but she quickly recovered and spoke to Xiao Yu.
Meng Xiaowei finished speaking and led Xiao Yu and Wei Jun towards the banquet hall.
"Liu Chang, let me introduce you. These two are my classmates Wei Jun and Xiao Yu; these two are their girlfriends!"
"Wei Jun, Xiao Yu, this is my boyfriend Liu Chang!"
Meng Xiaowei brought the four of them to the entrance of the banquet hall where a man with glasses was standing. She introduced them to each other.
"Hello........."
"Hello........."
Hearing Meng Xiaowei's introduction, Xiao Yu and Wei Jun warmly greeted her boyfriend Liu Chang. After all, they had been good classmates for a few years, especially when Meng Xiaowei was the captain of the cheerleading squad, she was quite familiar with them.
Liu Chang, the man in glasses, merely glanced at them and nodded slightly as if that was enough to acknowledge their greetings.
Seeing Liu Chang's attitude, Wei Jun and Xiao Yu's smiles instantly turned cold. After all, it is not a pleasant experience for anyone to have their enthusiasm met with indifference.
"Wei Jun, Xiao Yu, don't mind him; this is just his personality!"
Meng Xiaowei also looked embarrassed and explained to Wei Jun and Xiao Yu when she saw the man in glasses' behavior.
"Li Chu*, Liu Chu*, welcome...welcome...please come in quickly!"
At this moment, two figures around forty years old appeared at the fourth-floor staircase. The previously indifferent-looking man with glasses immediately put on a smile and hurriedly walked to the stairs, bending his body warmly greeting the two people.
This behavior of Liu Chang made Meng Xiaowei, who had just spoken to Xiao Yu and Wei Jun, blush awkwardly and lower her head, at a loss for words.
"Xiaowei, where are your classmates Let's go see them. It has been nearly a year since we last met!"
Wei Jun said to Meng Xiaowei, which relieved the awkwardness she felt; after all, they had gotten along quite well when in school.
"Oh...okay...our classmates are at Room 7. You two go over there."
Meng Xiaowei gratefully nodded and said to Wei Jun.
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