The midday banquet was lively; almost the entire village had turned out.
Xu Suying was truly excited. This time, she had ordered a menu of ten cold dishes, ten hot dishes, and two soups—a truly grand affair.
But Xu Suying knew how to handle people. It was one thing to show off her family's good fortune, but she wouldn't stir up resentment from the Zhao Family.
She and Chen Song toasted Mr. Zhao and his brother, saying graciously, "We've been wanting to treat you to a meal for a long time, and we've finally gotten the chance. Look how well you've raised Zhao Jing. The boy is about to make something of himself, and we've snatched him up to be our son-in-law. We're the ones who've really lucked out."
Then she turned to Mrs. Zhao and said, "I'm too excited for words and so incredibly grateful to you all. Please, eat and drink your fill. Let us show you our humble appreciation."
