The afternoon passed quickly, and the big party was about to begin, so everyone went back to their rooms to change into more comfortable clothes.
Shen Beian couldn't remember many members of the Gu family, and he was afraid that he might even mistake his father-in-law and mother-in-law for each other.
"Why is An'an so nervous?" Gu Nanyan straightened his collar and noticed that Shen Bei'an looked nervous.
"I..." He couldn't very well say that he was afraid he wouldn't recognize anyone, could he?
Gu Nanyan bent down and tied the jade pendant around his waist. "Don't worry, your mother likes you very much. Have you forgotten?" Gu Nanyan's parents had three sons. The twins were known for their strong personalities, and the younger one was only seventeen years old this year. None of the Gu family's sons were gentle.
In comparison, Gu Nanyan's mother was very fond of Shen Bei'an, who had been by her eldest daughter's side since childhood. Shen Bei'an was also her best friend's brother-in-law.
Some strange images suddenly popped into my mind.
Two vibrant young girls and a young woman are dressing up a beautiful doll with various dresses.
If that doll wasn't him!
According to Shen Bei'an's research, wearing skirts is not exclusive to women; many men also wear them.
But dolls and stuff...
"Let's go." She took his coat and helped him put it on.
When Gu Nanyan and Shen Bei'an arrived, Gu Tao was still setting up the dishes with his people.
"Why are you here so early, Madam and Son-in-law?" Gu Tao put down the plates and came over to lead the two to their seats.
Shen Beian tugged at Gu Nanyan's hand, unsure how to respond.
Gu Nanyan helped Shen Beian sit down and said, "I had nothing to do, so I came over. Grandpa Tao, where are Grandpa and Grandma?"
"The old master is still in the study, and the fourth mistress is strolling in the back garden with the old lady." Gu Tao made tea for the two of them. "Madam and son-in-law, please have some tea first. I'll go check on the old master."
"Thank you for your trouble, Grandpa Tao." Gu Nanyan did not sit down. He took the tea with both hands, bowed slightly, and watched Gu Tao leave before sitting down.
Shen Beian saw that there were also two tables here, just like in the Shen family's house.
But in the Shen family, he was the elder and sat at the head table, while in the Gu family, they were the juniors, so why were they still sitting at the head table?
And it's quite near the front?
"Ah Yan, you didn't sit in the wrong seat?" Perhaps they should have taken the main seats at the next table?
Gu Nanyan took a small sip of tea. It wasn't any of those teas that were touted outside; it was just ordinary tea leaves that had been casually grown on the mountain. "No, it's a Gu family tradition. Before I came of age, I sat in the head seat at the second table, and after that, I sat here."
Shen Beian understood.
Gu Nanyan took over the Gu family business after he came of age, and then sat at the head table.
One by one, the younger generation arrived, and without exception, they all changed into relatively loose-fitting clothes.
After bowing, he sat down at the table again, but no one went to sit in the main seat.
The younger generation usually arrives earlier, chatting in small groups, their voices not loud.
Before long, the elders arrived.
The youngest daughter of the Gu family was supporting the old lady, while the old master Gu was standing to the side, talking about something.
Seeing this, the younger generation couldn't help but smile.
He stood up and bowed.
Grandpa Gu coughed twice and waved his hand, "Sit down, everyone." He was about to help Grandma Gu sit down when Grandma Gu said, "Yan'er, you and Bei'an can sit down. Jin'er, you and Slater can sit with me."
Madam Gu was a beautiful woman with blonde hair and blue eyes. Upon seeing her, Shen Bei'an knew where the blonde hair and blue eyes of the Gu family came from.
Shen Bei'an was at a loss for what to do, but Gu Nan'an pulled him up and backed him up as if to switch places.
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