Jin Qianqian knew very well that Li Cuicui was still somewhat protective of Gu Yuanfeng. Her recent scolding was nothing more than an attempt to lessen Jin Qianqian's resentment toward Gu Yuanfeng.
Liu Liu stepped forward to smooth things over. "Mother, it's getting late. Should we have the kitchen set up the tables in this courtyard? Otherwise, the dining hall won't be able to fit everyone later."
"I thought this courtyard was spacious enough, but I didn't expect it to still be too cramped with so many people," Li Cuicui said. "But if we sit out in the courtyard, the food will get cold fast."
It was already late autumn. While the cold wasn't bone-chilling, food served out in the courtyard would indeed cool down quickly. For this reason, Jin Qianqian had scrapped the idea of having meals delivered from town. Instead, she had ingredients bought and asked the cooks from the various brothers' households to prepare a meal together.
