Ruan Tang pretended she didn't hear Xu Lai's teasing.
She was so busy she was at her wits' end. Many of the visitors had even brought their children, turning the usually peaceful Haitang Court into something akin to a bustling market. Pour a cup of tea for this one. Hand a piece of candy to that child.
Ruan Tang felt like she was about to faint. After all, she hadn't slept well the night before due to Xu Lai's antics and had only gotten a few hours of sleep by the time she woke up.
But Xu Lai was no better off; he was just as overwhelmed.
By noon, the number of guests gradually dwindled. Everyone understood the customs of New Year's visits. Nobody stayed for lunch, not even Luo Chu and Xu Yaoyao, who both went back to their own homes. They had guests at home, too. Although they didn't need to cook since they were pregnant, they still had to show their faces, right?
Beibei chose to return to the Sea Clan.
