Why are you leaving?!
The little witch didn't come looking for them!
Be more assertive; they came to the Mo family on a mission!
The three encouraged each other, sat back down, and continued eating and drinking, while also eavesdropping on the conversation next door.
There was nothing we could do; the people next door were just too excited and loud. Even with all the noise coming in from outside, if you listened carefully, you could still hear them clearly!
Master Chen swallowed what was in his mouth and asked Gao Yuchen beside him, "We're about to start the meal. Should we help the mute woman with her rumors or not?"
Gao Yuchen paused, thought seriously for a moment, and then suddenly laughed, but the laugh was a little strange. "Isn't there a suitable candidate?"
As he spoke, he raised his chin and glanced meaningfully at the neighbor next door.
Master Chen immediately understood and laughed along.
The way these two were laughing, as Xu Taifu put it, was "shifty-eyed and sneaky! You could tell at a glance they were up to no good!"
But Grand Tutor Xu just snorted inwardly; he didn't care, since it wasn't like he was being targeted!
As long as someone comes out to refute the rumors about Ugly Girl, it doesn't matter who it is!
All he wants to do right now is leisurely enjoy delicious food and have a good time!
Gao Yuling next door had no idea that she had been chosen, and that the person chosen was her own older brother!
She was trying to persuade Su Nanxi to stay for just one more minute, just one minute!
Su Nanxi was helpless; this minute was definitely not ten minutes long!
She was puzzled. Did this girl get along with everyone so easily?
She rescued the person in less than an hour. Even if they got along well, how could they develop any feelings for each other in just an hour?
Why am I so attached to her? I really don't understand how I can talk to her!
Moreover, during the conversation, it was just the girl talking and answering, but she didn't seem to get bored at all!
What a remarkable person!
It was almost time, and the banquet was about to begin. Su Nanxi couldn't stay with her any longer, so she asked Zhou Yuzhu to stay with her instead. Zhou Yuzhu was very hospitable.
After Su Nanxi left, Gao Yuling, unable to keep her mouth shut, started chatting with Zhou Yuzhu, mainly about Su Nanxi.
Zhou Yuzhu didn't dare to speak casually, so she just picked out some things that everyone knew and said a few words. If asked to go into more depth, she said she didn't know.
Gao Yuling didn't make things difficult for Zhou Yuzhu. After all, they were cousins, and it was normal that they didn't know much, given how far apart they were!
When the banquet started, Gao Yuling suddenly saw her older brother there. Her eyes widened in disbelief, and she thought she was seeing things. She rubbed her eyes and looked again. It was true. Then she pursed her lips angrily.
Hmph! So strict! They follow me everywhere I go!
She's not doing anything bad, so why does she have to chase after her?
If she really wants to cause trouble, even if someone comes, they can't stop her!
It's one thing to come, but to bring Master Chen along too—how much do they trust her!
Stupid big brother!
Gao Yuchen could tell from Gao Yuling's expression that she must have cursed him in her heart. Seeing that she seemed to have misunderstood something, Gao Yuchen did not explain.
In the end, the brother and sister were even seated at the same table.
Who is Gao Yuchen, the clerk? He's a man with a thick skin. To survive in the officialdom, you have to be invulnerable to any attack!
So, the two of them colluded—no, they smiled politely and nodded to Gao Yuling as if nothing had happened, or as if they had never met before!
Seeing this, Gao Yuling's inner voice cursed again: Keep pretending!
I wish I could smear mud all over those two!
Hmph! She doesn't know either of them!
The dishes were served, first meat dishes, then vegetable dishes.
Before the food was served, it was quite lively, with lots of chatter and loud conversation. But as soon as the food was served, the entire Mo family's new house fell silent instantly, as if even pressing the mute button wouldn't work!
Where have all the people gone since they stopped bragging?
Where else can we go?
Busy picking up food!
There's no other way; there are too many people and not enough food. One plate is served and shared among ten people. If we don't hurry up and eat, there will be leftovers later!
Bragging is nothing compared to the delicious taste of meat!
If you say a few more words, you'll eat one less piece of meat. Who would want to do that?
Such delicious food, it's a rare treat, thank goodness they came! Otherwise, we would have missed out big time!
At first, everyone was observing and hesitant. When they finally decided to go, no one wanted to be the leader. They were all waiting for an opportunity so that they could come with a clear conscience.
Sure enough, the village chief returned not long after he left, bringing a whole bunch of people with him.
Upon inquiring, good heavens! These are government officials!
This is incredible!
Even government officials came to participate; what incredible luck the Mo family had!
Since the government officials are here, why can't they come?
Forget about rumors. If the mute girl were really that bad, would the officials really be willing to give her face?
The answer is obviously no!
Doesn't this also prove that what's being spread outside is a rumor?
So most people came, but some remained skeptical, thinking that the government must have come to clear the mute girl's name.
Don't think they don't know that the mute girl was sent here because she was implicated in a crime. Who knows if she has anyone helping her?
If Su Nanxi knew what these people were thinking, she would definitely say, "Alright, don't come anymore, it's too tiring to have a meal!"
With such a sharp mind, why don't you use it wisely? What are you thinking about all day? You're even starting to come up with conspiracy theories!
It's just a meal, why are you making such a fuss!
Come if you want, don't come if you don't want to!
If you come, you won't be treated unfairly; if you don't come, we won't force you!
Those who came definitely didn't lose out at all; they got to eat, drink, and even take something away!
This must have been the first time in their lives they'd ever been so happy at a banquet; they were grinning from ear to ear!
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