Esteemed Elders, let’s go eat something together!" After bidding farewell to Chief Doctor Huo at the hospital, Xiao Yu accompanied Elder Yao, Elder Tang, and Elder Liu out of the hospital. As they app...Chapter 368: Preparation

Outside the grand hall, there were sentries every three steps and lookouts every five steps. Soldiers stood guard everywhere, making passersby feel very strange. Could it be that an important conference or foreign guests had arrived

Some people who seemed like ordinary citizens were also wandering around on the roadside outside the grand hall, appearing to do morning exercises. However, Xiao Yu recognized from their movements and walking postures that these individuals were actually soldiers, and probably elite ones at that.

Zhang Dahai and Song Hushan's car was stopped by guards at the entrance gate. A few captains stood guard at the gate while a colonel led them. With such high-ranking officials manning the gate today, it indicated the level of importance for this event.

The leading colonel saw Song Hushan and his team arrive and walked over to salute them: "Sorry, but I have to do my duty. Please show me your credentials!"

This colonel clearly recognized Song Hushan's group, yet still required them to present their documents. Normally, they could enter without presenting any identification, but today there were too many important figures arriving, so the soldiers had no choice but to be extra cautious.

Upon hearing what the colonel said, both Song Hushan and Zhang Dahai pulled out a booklet each from their cars and handed it over. Upon seeing the booklets, the colonel saluted them before accepting and taking a look at them.

A moment later, he returned the documents to them and looked inside the car towards Xiao Yu and Yun Xi, as well as Zhou Ruoying in Song Hushan's vehicle.

Song Hushan took out another stack of materials from his car and passed it through the window. The colonel carefully examined these materials handed by Song Hushan.

After checking against Zhou Ruoying's group, he went to Zhang Dahai’s vehicle and verified with Xiao Yu and Yun Xi as well. After that, he saluted Zhang Dahai and Song Hushan before signaling the guards.

The guard post opened up the central barrier upon seeing the colonel's signal. Song Hushan slowly closed his car window and drove in. Along the way, they encountered several checkpoints but were not stopped since they had been informed about their arrival.

They arrived at the banquet hall quickly. At this point, there were already quite a few people present. Apart from Wan Hongguang's family of three, Xiao Yu did not recognize anyone else. However, seeing that there were adults and children, he guessed they must be part of Song’s relatives.

The Song Family was considered a large clan, so on the occasion of Old Mr. Song’s 100th birthday celebration, all members should have gathered together. In a small hall inside the banquet venue, there were around fifty to sixty people from the Song family, both adults and children.

The Old Master Song had not yet arrived at this time, nor had the father of Song Huashan and his elder uncle. These people all held important positions and were currently accompanying the Old Master Song at his residence, waiting to come here together with him in the morning.

Seeing Xiao Yu and Yun Xi get out of the car, the Wan Hongguang family walked over and greeted Xiao Yu warmly.

Wan Hongguang had already heard from Song Huashan about Xiao Yu’s identity at this time, so he was particularly enthusiastic towards Xiao Yu and Yun Xi. If he treated them well before because of Xiao Yu's medical skills and his rescue of Wan Jiayi, then now it was also due to the power represented by Xiao Yu’s father.

Although the Song family did not fear this force, and besides, Song Huashan had a very good private relationship with Xiao Yu’s father. Not only did Song Huashan have such a relationship, but according to rumors, many young noblemen from prestigious families had also befriended Xiao Yu's father back then, although their friendships were primarily personal.

However, the people who had befriended Zhao Lingyun in the past are now all in high positions. Even without mobilizing their family’s strength, they form a considerable force.

"Uncle Great Hero! Do you still remember Xiao Yu" While Xiao Yu was chatting with Wan Hongguang and Song Huali, a child's voice suddenly called out to him.

After hearing this voice, Xiao Yu turned around to see Song Huashan’s son Xiao Yu standing beside them, looking up at him.

"Xiao Yu, just call me big brother from now on. And of course Great Brother remembers you! Has Xiao Yu been good recently" Xiao Yu looked at Xiao Yu and squatted down to ask.

"Great Hero Big Brother, Xiao Yu has been very good lately; the teacher even praised Xiao Yu as a good child!" Upon hearing Xiao Yu's question, Xiao Yu answered in his innocent voice.

Looking at the present-day Xiao Yu, there were no traces of autism left on him. He exuded an aura of intelligence and vitality.

"Xiao Yu, why do you call this uncle Great Hero" At this moment, standing beside Xiao Yu was Wan Jiayi who had walked over to hold his hand curiously asking.

"Big Brother is originally a Great Hero! Big Brother drove away all those bad people who scared Xiao Yu and can even fly!" Said Xiao Yu innocently.

“Haha, yes, yes, your big brother does fly! Hahaha…” Upon hearing what Xiao Yu said, Wan Jiayi burst into uncontrollable laughter. Although she verbally expressed her belief in Xiao Yu's words, it was evident from her expression that she did not truly believe them.

Zhang Dahai and the Song family heard their words and also laughed in a friendly manner.

Xiao Yu originally thought that when Wan Jiayi asked Xiaoyu, if Xiaoyu spoke up, his identity as a Celestial Master would be exposed. However, he didn't expect that even after Xiaoyu said something, nobody believed him. On second thoughts, it made sense; no one would believe a child who tells them someone can fly.

"Jiayi, come over and thank your brother Xiao Yu, as your life was saved by Brother Xiao Yu!" Song Hualing stopped laughing and told Wan Jiayi, who was still hysterically laughing.

Upon hearing Song Huaming's words, the hysterical Wan Jiayi finally stopped laughing and came to stand in front of Xiao Yu. "Brother Xiao Yu, thank you for saving my life!"

When Wan Jiayi reached Xiao Yu's side and looked at him, she felt a sudden tremor in her heart, followed by fear which she couldn't understand the source of. Just moments ago, nothing was wrong, but when she directly faced Xiao Yu, this fear inexplicably surfaced.

Even though Xiao Yu smiled kindly back at her, she couldn't shake off the fear inside her heart. Therefore, after greeting him, she picked up Xiaoyu and ran far away.

"This child... Little Yu don't be angry!" When Song Huaming saw Wan Jiayi run away after greeting Xiao Yu, he muttered to himself before looking at Xiao Yu and saying.

"Haha, how could I..." Xiao Yu chuckled softly.

Zhou Ruoying walked over and said to Yun Xi who was standing beside Xiao Yu, "Yun Xi, let's go take a rest there. Let the men chat."

Yun Xi replied in agreement and left with Zhou Ruoying and Song Huaming towards where the women were.

Xiao Yu also went to the kitchen with Zhang Dahai as all ingredients had been prepared according to the list Zhang Dahai made yesterday. Since this pot dish would be better the longer it was stewed, Xiao Yu and Zhang Dahai began preparing everything. As they worked diligently, time passed quietly while the scene outside grew livelier.

Neither Xiao Yu nor Zhang Dahai went out; instead, they focused on cooking in the kitchen as this pot dish contained medicinal herbs which required precise measurements. If something was wrong, it could lead to unforeseen consequences. Therefore, only these two were busy preparing everything.

Although it's said that today is about eating large pot dishes, it's impossible to have just the large pot dishes; other dishes are also indispensable. That’s why all the other chefs are busy preparing various dishes.

Only here are there two people—two of them with four huge iron pots, busily working on their part, while Song Hushan is outside taking care of guest reception duties. As a member of the third generation and the top person in his family, he must be present at such an occasion. Although he’s not in politics, his influence shouldn’t be underestimated by others.

At around 10 o'clock in the morning, Xiao Yu and Zhang Dahan's large pot dishes were almost done. They turned down the fire a bit and let them simmer slowly.

Zhang Dahan saw that they were nearly finished and waved his hand to the outside. Shortly after, several fully armed soldiers walked over. Seeing Zhang Dahan's gesture, all of these soldiers lined up in front of those iron pots.

Given the special status of the diners, not only are there dedicated personnel watching over the food once it’s prepared, but every dish is also checked by specialized staff before being served to ensure that they aren’t poisoned or anything like that.

In such a place, Xiao Yu wouldn't have bothered to get involved if he weren't helping Zhang Dahan out.

Xiao Yu and Zhang Dahan went to the changing room, put on their own clothes, and walked out.

The two of them arrived at a corridor where people were walking back and forth constantly. After tidying up slightly, they headed towards the banquet hall.

Suddenly, Xiao Yu felt a pair of eyes filled with killing intent staring at him from behind. Turning around to follow this gaze, he found that its owner was an approximately fifty-year-old middle-aged man whose eyes contained both killing and hatred.

"This is the father of the Wang family's young master whom you injured!"

Though the middle-aged man’s killing intent wasn’t directed at Zhang Dahan, he still felt it. Seeing this middle-aged man’s appearance, Zhang Dahan walked over to Xiao Yu and whispered these words to him.

"Oh." Hearing Zhang Dahan's words, Xiao Yu nodded in response.

"Hmph, don’t pay any attention to him; with my master and Brother Song taking care of things, they wouldn't even dare to say a word!" Upon hearing Xiao Yu’s brief reply, Zhang Dahan thought he was nervous about it. Thus, he spoke up to reassure him.ning's words: delays could lead to complications.The police officer next to Captain Zhang stood up from his seat, holding a few sheets of brown paper and a cup of water as he walked towards Xiao Yu.Ju...