Chapter 58, Two Rules
Zhong Bingxuan knew that Li Hanmo was talking about the Ever-Changing Backpack, but she didn't know how many players nearby had it, so she couldn't be too direct.
This time, Zhong Bingxuan and Li Hanmo interrupted the dungeon halfway to save their two friends. Not only did they lose the convenience of exploring the dungeon's path to survival during the three-day safe period, but they also forcefully entered the dungeon midway, missing many useful clues and making the difficulty of clearing the dungeon increase dramatically.
Just like this banquet, Zhong Bingxuan had just seen several groups of players fighting fiercely with the natives, entering the banquet through the natives. It was clear that this banquet was not open to the public at the moment.
If it weren't for the fact that her teammates were of high status, Zhong Bingxuan would be having a headache trying to get an invitation right now.
Otherwise, you'll risk giving the protective doll to the NPC and then secretly try to get it back.
"Let's go quickly. Just in case, we shouldn't contact each other after we go inside."
Li Hanmo was worried about the potential dangers lurking beneath his high status, which is why he needed Emma's invitation to prevent his lover from encountering danger with him.
"I'm afraid it will be a bit difficult. Many people survived on that giant ship, and the relationship between the two of us can't be kept secret from the public."
“Then use the disguise card. Don’t rush to refuse. If my identity attracts too much attention, you, as my lover, will also be treated the same way. How will you save Fu Yuchen then? If we go any later, I’m worried that guy will go berserk.”
Li Hanmo could tell that Fu Yuchen was all talk and no action, but in reality, he was very polite. If he were to be taken advantage of by a weirdo, he would definitely get furious.
"Let's go in first. It seems there's something else on the invitation; I wonder if it's related to the wedding banquet rules?"
"I didn't even notice what was written on the invitation. As soon as I saw the invitation from the Wen family, I came over."
Zhong Bingxuan knew that the current situation was unfavorable to the Unfazed Team, so she did not stubbornly hold on and entered the wedding banquet with Li Hanmo.
The security guard was still standing there somewhat embarrassed. "I really didn't know you were Duke Mo's lover. I'm so sorry, this is my apology."
Zhong Bingxuan smiled and didn't say much. She took the slip of paper from the security guard and entered the banquet hall.
As the two went inside, the security guards behind them started chattering about what had happened between them.
"Old Wu, do you think that big shot will cause you trouble? Who told you to bully his precious daughter?"
"Alright, once we're inside, if the master ever thinks of me again, he's just being incredibly bored and reckless."
"Then why did you give the note to that woman?"
"It's always better to make a good friend than an enemy."
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Zhong Bingxuan was unaware of what was happening behind her. After the two entered the hall, Li Hanmo attracted the attention of everyone in the hall. In order not to waste time, Zhong Bingxuan could only hurriedly glance at the contents of Li Hanmo's invitation and find a place to check the information. Unsurprisingly, she found that the two had different rules.
Welcome to my daughter's wedding banquet. For everyone's enjoyment, please abide by the rules of our household.
[Rule 1: As a VIP, you will be treated with the highest level of hospitality. If anything at the banquet is inconsistent with your status, please complain to the host, who will punish the steward who failed in his duty.]
(Rule 1: As a guest, the host prefers those who follow the rules. Please do not move around unnecessarily to avoid bumping into the honored guests.)
[Rule Two: Stand with red lanterns and walk with white candles. Please remember this, VIPs.]
(Rule 2: Red lanterns run, white candles stop. Guests are requested to abide by this rule.)
[Rule Three: As a VIP, you should maintain a smile when facing a gentle and beautiful girl. Avoid being questioned for your lack of refinement or being treated as a lecherous person due to a momentary inappropriate expression.]
(Rule 3: The daughters of this household are shy and introverted. Please keep your eyes to yourselves and do not look at their faces casually.)
[Rule Four: The wedding banquet will officially begin at 11 PM. We cordially request that all distinguished guests attend.]
(Rule 4: The banquet will begin at 5:00 PM and end at 11:00 PM. Please remember the time.)
[Rule Five: Beautiful women and handsome men, a match made in heaven. If a guest sees a man or woman they like at the wedding banquet, they can suggest it to the host. The host is happy to do them a favor on this joyous occasion and help them achieve their happy ending.]
(Rule 5: Please remember that you are a guest attending the wedding banquet, and you should not have any inappropriate thoughts.)
Rule Six: Join us for a midnight revelry and savor the feast!
(Rule Six: If you are still at the Wen family home after the wedding banquet, please do not consume any food or drinks served at the banquet, as they are reserved for distinguished guests.)
The two invitations contained different contents, confirming the truth of what Hanmo had said earlier.
While his noble status certainly brought Hanmo many advantages, allowing him to move freely within the Wen family, it also brought him many dangers in some aspects.
Holding the guest invitations, Zhong Bingxuan was less in danger, but her movements were restricted in many situations at the Wen family residence, causing her to lose many opportunities to find clues in the dungeon.
Each identity has its advantages and disadvantages. Zhong Bingxuan told Li Hanmo about the matter, and they went their separate ways.
As per the previously agreed-upon plan, Zhong Bingxuan found a secluded corner, used a disguise card to disguise herself, and then sought an opportunity to escape the constant attention and indirect surveillance, which led her to contact Fu Yuchen.
[Undeterred by Wind and Rain (Captain Zhong Bingxuan)]: I'm already in. Fu Yucheng, do you have any obvious signs over there?
The Wen family home is too large, and the guests' status presents many inconveniences.
Li Hanmo's VIP invitation is for his own use only, and Zhong Bingxuan needs more compelling information from Fu Yuchen.
[Undeterred by Wind and Rain (Core Member Fu Yucheng)]: Yes, the maid who just brought the meal said she had never seen such a desperate bride. She was already leading the groom to her room before she was even married. I think this must be the bride's room.
With this message, Zhong Bingxuan only needs to find a way to blend into the bride's gift-giving procession to successfully find Fu Yuchen, who is being held captive.
Zhong Bingxuan's idea was good, but unfortunately, it was fraught with difficulties in its execution.
The biggest obstacle was that her status as a guest was too low; many of the Wen family's nannies and servants were extremely perfunctory when they questioned Zhong Bingxuan.
Zhong Bingxuan said she wanted to give a gift to the bride, but was dismissed on the grounds that the young lady was getting married soon and it was inconvenient for her to meet strangers. She didn't get any useful information out of him.
Several people who worked for the Wen family were polite on the surface, but in reality they looked down on them and made no progress at all.
Zhong Bingxuan was even considering giving up and finding other ways or having Hanmo, who had a higher status, try to find out information.
But as she passed by a lotus pond, she overheard a couple having an affair, and Zhong Bingxuan changed her mind.
"Wenlang, your ugly sister is looking for a son-in-law to live with her family, and your uncle agrees. Will she try to compete with you for the family fortune in the future?"
"With her ugly appearance, Father would find her embarrassing to attend any kind of banquet. There's no way he would entrust the family business to her."
The man spoke with great conviction, but looking at Zhong Bingxuan, one could clearly see the dissatisfaction in his eyes. He was very bothered that his father had asked his sister to find a son-in-law to live with the family, which would affect his ability to inherit the family's vast fortune.
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