Chapter 672: Persuading to Drink
Early the next morning, the carriage drove towards the Du family.
Both husband and wife knew very well that this trip to the Du family was also to give Lu Yunjue the last chance.
If he couldn't speak up and fight for it, then no matter how much Miss Du liked him, she would be sad that she had found such a cowardly man.
From the beginning to the end of this relationship, it can be said that it was Miss Du who took the initiative. Lu Yunjue must take this final step himself to be worthy of Miss Du's sincerity.
But if he cannot overcome the grudges in his heart and cannot take this step, then the fate of the two of them will probably end here.
The world is vast, and although the capital and Qingzhou are not far away, if you don't want to see each other, you can really do it without seeing each other for your entire life.
It was early morning and there were few people on the street, but he heard a commotion outside. Mu Qing lifted the curtain and looked out. He saw that the Du family was decorated with lights and the disciples inside and outside were all in high spirits.
When Hu Lao San saw that it was the Lu family's carriage, he jumped down from the high platform holding a red lantern and greeted them with a smile, "I heard that you were coming, Mr. Lu. The master and his wife have already prepared a banquet."
"Why be so polite?" Hu Xin'er was helped down from the carriage and was infected by the joyful atmosphere here. She said with a smile.
Hu Laosan smiled without saying anything and led the people inside.
Hu Xiner glanced at Lu Yunjue, thinking that the Du family's attitude seemed to have not changed much, and she didn't know whether Miss Du had instructed today's show.
But she thought about it and felt something was wrong. She couldn't help but poke Mu Qing quietly: "Why is there such a high platform outside?"
Outside was a circular platform about one person high, which had obviously just been set up. The disciples of the Du family were busy arranging things around the circular platform.
If it is called a stage, it is a little small. What else can it be used for besides performing operas?
"It looks like a martial arts competition." Mu Qing was puzzled. "Could it be that the Du family is planning to set up a competition venue outside?"
Hu Laosan turned around and said with a smile: "You guessed right. We are going to have a martial arts competition outside."
The Du family is a martial arts school, so martial arts competitions are reasonable, but so many red decorations make Hu Xiner feel nervous.
"Is there any happy event in the Du family?" she asked indirectly.
The smile on Hu Lao San's face suddenly faded a little, and he simply said, "We dare not tell you about this matter. You can go inside and find the master and mistress yourself."
His attitude changed so much that everyone was confused.
When we arrived at the lobby, Mr. and Mrs. Du had indeed prepared wine and food to welcome us, but Miss Du was nowhere to be seen.
Hu Xin'er looked around and felt even more puzzled.
The Du family martial arts school seemed to have been cleaned up. Although the equipment inside, such as the plum blossom piles, were still there, the disciples' underwear was gone. All traces of life had been swept away, as if it was going to be used to entertain guests.
But even if Hu Xiner and others wanted to come, they wouldn't have to empty the martial arts hall to welcome them like this.
She tried to ask Master Du and Madam Du if there was something important going on in their house, but Master Du just shook his head and laughed, "What big deal could there be in my house? Master Zhao has already sent someone to inform me that you're leaving tomorrow."
"What?" Hu Xin'er was stunned. "Zhao Yunxuan..."
Master Du nodded and said, "I may be a rough man, but I know that a thousand cups are not enough when you meet a true friend. A friend who can stand by you in times of trouble is the most precious and rare thing in life. Today I want to drink some good wine with you two gentlemen!"
He waved his hand, and the disciples of the Du family rushed out from the back door, carrying out a mountain of fine wine in one breath.
Madam Du explained, "My master is a wine lover, and his favorite thing in life is collecting fine wine. He only takes out this wine to savor when he meets with close friends. It is extremely rare for him to drink it as lavishly as he does now."
She said with some concern, "The old lady passed away not long ago, so I shouldn't drink too much. But you are about to go on a long journey, and I don't know if we will have the chance to see each other again. I hope you won't be offended."
After hearing these words, Mu Qing and Lu Yunjue had no choice but to raise their glasses.
The friendship between the two families is one of sharing weal and woe. Mr. Du is the elder, and his gesture of giving wine as a farewell gift is a gesture of kindness. How could he refuse?
"If my mother were still alive, she wouldn't be unhappy about this," Hu Xin'er said with deep emotion. "If I weren't pregnant, I would definitely drink with you all."
After a glass of wine, Madam Du also raised her glass and said, "I may be a woman, but the kindness of the Lu family is something I will never forget. This glass is a toast to you all."
After another glass of wine, Mrs. Du led Hu Xiner to the inner room, where she saw that a blanket had already been laid out and a small stove was making the room warm.
There was another small table here, laden with delicious food. Madam Du smiled and said, "My master is determined to drink, and no amount of persuasion can stop him. If he gets drunk, he might disturb you. So we'll chat in the inner room to avoid being disturbed by these stinking men."
Hu Xiner nodded. She took Mrs. Du's hand and sat down at the table. After picking up a few dishes with her chopsticks, she couldn't help but ask, "Where's Miss Du? Why don't you see her?"
Mrs. Du sighed slightly, then shook her head: "She is an ignorant girl, what is there to say? Let's continue eating."
Hu Xiner was about to say something when Mrs. Du put a piece of food into her bowl.
What does this mean? Even with Hu Xin'er's wit, she was still a little unsure.
Could it be that because of what happened last time, although the Du family didn't say it on the surface, they already had a prejudice against them in their hearts, so they gave up the marriage with their family, and therefore didn't allow Miss Du to see them again?
Or has Yun Jue's performance completely disappointed them, so that even if he is about to leave, even Miss Du is unwilling to see Yun Jue again?
She wanted to ask, but Mrs. Du always brushed her off. She couldn't ask directly, so she could only feel anxious.
Outside the curtain, on the big table, the food was untouched, but the wine was served in large bowls instead of wine glasses.
Mr. Du's mood became more and more excited, and he was already hugging Mu Qing and others and treating them as brothers.
Madam Du looked outside and couldn't help but burst out laughing: "My master is like this, every time he is happy, he wants to become sworn brothers with others."
"Ah? The generations are messed up." Hu Xiner never expected that this could happen. If the three of them really became sworn brothers, there would be no possibility for Yun Jue and Miss Du to be together.
She was anxious and couldn't help asking, "Before we leave, could you please ask Miss Du to come out and have a chat?"
Mrs. Du smiled and shook her head.
Hu Xiner closed her eyes, it was all over.
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