The old town area is not soundproof, and the sound of knocking can be heard far away, with dust falling from the door panels with each knock.
Jiang Tianzong waited for a while, and then the sound of rustling footsteps and the turning of the door came. The door was slowly opened from the inside, and a rich smell of incense wafted out.
Jiang Tianzong's face lit up with excitement: "Master Li! Do you still remember me?"
Still shrouded in a black robe, Old Li saw the two figures, one large and one small, standing at the door. A look of surprise flashed across his face, and his voice was hoarse and low: "Jiang Tianzong, what brings you here?"
"I've done everything I promised to do for you. You're the one who's useless for not being able to completely shut her down, but that has nothing to do with me."
“I know it’s because I was too foolish, too trusting that the Jiang family would be like me, always thinking of the Jiang family. Who knew…” Jiang Tianzong gritted his teeth, his attitude extremely humble: “Master Li, please help me one more time, just the last time.”
"Didn't you say last time that you were missing children born in a yin year, yin month, and yin day? I've brought you some!"
As he spoke, Jiang Tianzong pushed Jiang Xinxin, who was standing at his feet and hiding behind him in fear, forward.
Jiang Xinxin stood helplessly at the door. She was still young and didn't know what had happened, but she could feel the uncomfortable aura emanating from Li Laogui.
Her eyes were slightly red, and she turned to look timidly at Jiang Tianzong: "Grandpa... I... I'm scared."
Old Li scrutinized Jiang Xinxin, the image of the zombie that followed Nan Yuanman flashing through his mind. He felt that even if he turned her into a vengeful ghost, she wouldn't be able to harm Nan Yuanman in the slightest.
He chuckled and was about to refuse when a clear child's voice rang in his ears: "Say yes."
"This is a very good host."
The words that Li Laogui was about to say changed instantly. He opened the door wider and said meaningfully, "Come in."
"However... Jiang Tianzong, once you've entered this door, there's no going back."
Jiang Tianzong paused slightly, looked down at Jiang Xinxin, who was also looking at him, her clear, black and white eyes filled with innocent confusion.
He closed his eyes, gritted his teeth, and led Jiang Xinxin inside. The dilapidated door slowly closed behind him...
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Feng Family Manor.
When Feng Congqian and Feng Zining returned home from the company, they were greeted by a first-floor bathroom with no door and... an empty main building lobby.
The two culprits have disappeared without a trace.
Feng Congqian: "..."
He rubbed his slightly aching temples and called over a servant, asking, "Where are the young master and young lady? They've been tearing the house apart all day."
The maid said respectfully, "Sixth Young Master and Miss are resting in their room upstairs. Young Master Xiao came today. Sixth Young Master said that the broken sofa and door were caused by Young Master Xiao, and we can just ask the Xiao family for compensation."
Feng Zining chuckled: "It seems they had a very interesting day at home too."
Isn't that exciting? This broken door and broken sofa are not only exciting, but the battle is also very intense.
Feng Congqian sighed helplessly and turned to walk towards the elevator: "I'm going to see your sister."
Feng Congqian carefully opened the door and looked inside. He saw Nan Yuanman sleeping soundly with her little bottom sticking out and her mouth open.
Its chubby, pink cheeks were squeezed out of shape, and glistening drool dripped from the corners of its mouth. Its clean hair was standing on end in a frizzy mess, making it look just like a little sea urchin.
Feng Congqian couldn't help but chuckle softly. He quietly went inside and carefully corrected Nan Yuanman's crooked sleeping posture.
Nan Yuanman had a vague feeling when he walked in, but she sensed a familiar aura and didn't move. She mumbled sleepily, "Uncle Feng, you're back?"
"Okay, don't go back to sleep now that you're awake. Sleep again tonight." Feng Congqian patted her back and asked her as she opened her eyes and became alert, "What kind of celebration do you want the family reunion banquet to be like?"
When the third brother mentioned the family reunion banquet, he had thought about holding a banquet to introduce Yuanyuan to everyone in the capital.
However, Yuanman's status was somewhat awkward at the time, so he planned to hold the banquet after obtaining the divorce certificate with Meng Qingwan, so that Yuanman's status would not be so awkward.
Nanman Yuan struggled to open her eyes and looked at him, asking curiously, "Is it okay if it's made any way it is?"
Feng Congqian: "Of course, as long as you like it."
Nan Yuanman was wide awake. He jumped up, his big eyes sparkling, and excitedly described, "Can we decorate the whole place with big red flowers? You mean big red flowers, and little colorful flags and red balloons?"
"Could we please skip the crab and abalone dishes at the banquet? I want to eat communal rice, poached chicken, braised pork meatballs, braised fish, and fried food!"
"And also, can we put coffins at the banquet? I brought back so many coffins that my grandfather made when I went back to the countryside. Can I put a few more coffins there to help advertise my grandfather's coffin shop? And also..."
Feng Congqian: "..." He regretted it. Could he take back what he said earlier?
Feng Congqian's head was getting more and more throbbing. The words "and also" from Nan Yuanman kept playing on repeat in his ears. He changed the subject: "By the way, what happened at home today? Why is the downstairs hall so empty?"
"Oh, it's Brother Xiao, he..." Nan Yuanman's attention was immediately diverted, and she chattered on and on about what had happened that day to Feng Congqian.
Feng Congqian breathed a sigh of relief without making it obvious. After she finished speaking, he immediately took her to wash up and go downstairs to eat, not giving her a chance to continue the previous topic.
As it turned out, the tactic of changing the subject was only slightly effective. While eating, Nan Yuanman brought up the decorations at the family reunion banquet again.
Feng Jingcheng listened with great interest, occasionally interjecting, "I think it would be great to have a big red flower, perfect! I can also be in charge of the performance at the banquet! Let me tell you, I used to win awards for street dance in college!"
"Wow! Sixth Brother is so amazing! Great! When Sixth Brother dances, Yuanman will accompany you!" Nan Yuanman was extremely supportive, giving her plenty of emotional support.
Feng Zining's lips twitched. The image that came to mind wasn't of a lavish family reunion banquet, but rather of a large feast in the countryside. He coughed lightly and asked Feng Congqian, "Uncle, when do you plan to send Yuanman to kindergarten?"
"Oh right." Feng Jingcheng also remembered: "Uncle, have you investigated all the kindergartens in Beijing? How about finding one that's closer to home?"
Nan Yuanman, holding a spoon, raised her little hand and asked curiously, "What is kindergarten?"
“Kindergarten is a place where you can play with lots of other children, and it also allows Yuanman to learn to read and write.” Feng Congqian said gently, “Didn’t Yuanman worry before that she couldn’t recognize many characters and didn’t know what was written in the diary her mother left her?”
"As long as you go to school, you can learn many, many words, and Yuanman can read her diary by herself."
Nan Yuanman's eyes lit up: "Yay! I want to go to school!"
"Okay, I'll check out all the kindergartens near our home these next couple of days," Feng Zining said gently. "Will Yuanman start school after the family reunion banquet?"
"Of course we have to wait until after the family reunion banquet, otherwise what if those brats in the capital bully our Yuanman?" Feng Jingcheng snorted.
He won't have any rules about not hitting children.
He was a child once, and he knows how awful some kids in that age group can be!
Feng Congqian shared the same idea. When the rest of the Feng family returned home that evening, those who couldn't make a video call and held a 'debate' about how to organize the family reunion banquet.
The final decision was to hold the family reunion banquet five days later, and all requirements except for not allowing a coffin to be placed at the banquet would be in accordance with the Nanmanyuan tradition.
After the date was set, the next day, invitations were sent from the Feng family to the heads of the eight powerful families in the capital.
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In a manor in the capital.
A slender figure sat before the bright French windows. The door behind him opened, and a hoarse voice rang out: "Master, the Feng family will be holding a family reunion banquet for the ominous star in five days."
"The family reunion banquet..." The slender figure moved slightly, his voice clear and gentle: "Tell this news to Old Man Li."
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