Xu Family Manor.
Luxurious and elegant.
Under soft lighting.
A group of well-dressed men and women were clinking glasses and making merry.
Zhou Yi held his wine glass, looking it over from left to right.
Where's the food?
Although I had eaten my sister-in-law's dinner, how could that small portion be enough?
He waved to summon a waiter.
"Is there anything to eat?"
"Please wait a moment, sir!" the waiter said, not daring to be negligent.
Everyone who has come to the Xu residence today is a distinguished guest.
A large plate was quickly brought over.
Zhou Yi was full of anticipation, but when he saw the exquisitely crafted yet pitifully small pastries, he was speechless.
Is this enough to fill a tooth gap?
"Do you have any meat? Preferably something like barbecue made from wild game," Zhou Yi asked.
The waiter was taken aback.
I have hosted countless high-end banquets, but I have never encountered a customer who wanted to eat meat.
"The Xu family is so grand and luxurious, surely they wouldn't be lacking in this kind of thing?" Zhou Yi asked doubtfully.
The waiter immediately whispered, "Sir, I'll go ask the kitchen first."
He dared not question it.
Compared to some oddballs, this doesn't seem like an excessive request.
As for the scene where someone mocks a VIP as a country bumpkin, that can only appear in Dragon King novels.
Zhou Yi nodded in satisfaction.
Looking around, I had no idea where my sister-in-law had gone.
Within sight, Zhou Yi spotted several celebrities who frequently appear online.
Everyone was chatting with each other.
Just then, a commotion broke out.
Zhou Yi immediately went over to watch the excitement.
It turns out the Xu family put on a special program.
Invite two god-like players to a duel.
There are rewards regardless of whether you win or lose.
Many young people are eager to try.
The Book of Changes cannot help but sigh.
The gods have only been around for a short time, yet they have already begun to influence powerful clans and families.
Soon, two people, a man and a woman, were invited to go on stage.
That face looks familiar; it seems to be a second-tier celebrity.
The two quickly engaged in combat, their moves precise and skillful, pleasing to the eye and drawing applause from the crowd.
Zhou Yi kept shaking his head.
All show and no substance.
It seems to be just for show; if it were a real fight, he could easily kill both of them with a few simple moves.
Well, to be specific, it's about launching a fireball.
If one isn't enough, then two will do.
Zhou Yi noticed some people standing on a high platform in the distance, their faces full of mockery.
These actors, no matter how skilled they are, are merely objects of amusement for the big shots.
"Sir, your barbecue is ready," the waiter said in a low voice as he approached him.
Zhou Yi nodded and withdrew from the crowd.
The waiter breathed a sigh of relief; he had been genuinely worried that this guy might try something different.
Zhou Yi followed the attendant to a secluded corner.
Two plates of barbecue were already set on the table.
The aroma of spiciness wafts up.
Its golden color indicates that the cooking time was perfectly controlled.
Zhou Yi picked up a string of pearls and ate it all in one go, his mouth dripping with oil.
A burst of fresh, fragrant, spicy flavor explodes on the taste buds.
"Not bad, not bad! Would you like to try some?"
The waiter swallowed hard and hesitated before saying, "I'm not hungry, sir. I'll go and attend to the other guests first. Please call me if you need anything."
Zhou Yi nodded.
Enjoying a bite of meat and a sip of wine while watching the actors perform in the distance—life couldn't be more pleasant.
Who says it's boring for ordinary people to attend high-end banquets?
Come here and you'll be God, okay?
Just then, a delicate fragrance wafted over.
"Hey! Can I have a few skewers of your barbecue?" a clear female voice rang out.
Zhou Yi turned his head and was slightly taken aback.
"Xiao Ling, cough, it's the fairy sister! Come and eat!"
This person is none other than Liu Tianxian!
Zhou Yi never expected to meet someone here.
Not long ago, we were even playing a sweet duo game together.
However, she probably doesn't recognize herself.
Liu Tianxian grabbed a piece of barbecue and showed it off wildly, her eyes shining with joy.
"Delicious! This is black-backed goat shank meat, fatty but not greasy..."
Liu Tianxian spoke as she ate, her voice sounding indistinct.
Zhou Yi smiled slightly.
Tonight, Liu Yifei wore a light purple low-cut evening gown, with her long, wavy hair draped over her left shoulder and a valuable gemstone necklace adorning her chest.
It exudes an ethereal aura.
However, her foodie demeanor contrasts sharply with her overall aura.
Instead, she has the look of a female loser.
It seems that her self-assessment is quite accurate.
The two plates of barbecue were quickly devoured.
The bamboo sticks in front of Liu Tianxian are three times the number of the I Ching sticks.
Clearly, she devoured most of the barbecue.
"I'll treat you next time! By the way, I still don't know your name?" Liu Tianxian said a little shyly.
Zhou Yi smiled and said, "My name is Zhou Yi."
"Is it the Zhouyi from the ancient book, the Zhouyi?"
"That's right!"
"Hehe, your parents really know how to name their children! You must not like this atmosphere, right? Sigh, when you're in the game, you can't help yourself. Actually, I prefer to stay at home alone, play games, eat simple meals every day, and not have to worry about anyone's attitude..." Liu Tianxian chattered on and on.
In her view, Zhou Yi must be the same kind of person as her.
Otherwise, why would someone order barbecue in a place like this?
Zhou Yi pondered for a moment and said, "To be honest, I also yearn for the kind of life you described: an acre of fertile land, a thatched house, a little dog, a hundred million in savings, a simple yet fulfilling happiness."
Liu Tianxian was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing: "You're so funny!"
"What do you think of their strength?" She pointed to the arena.
Zhou Yi replied perfunctorily, "It's alright."
Liu Tianxian said enviously, "It's a pity I haven't been able to exchange for the skill yet..."
Zhou Yi asked in surprise, "Weren't you already level 16?"
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