NOVPUBChapter 404 -150: Huang Wan’er VS Su Yunjin (10,000 words, please subscribe)_5
Chapter 404 -150: Huang Wan’er VS Su Yunjin (10,000 words, please subscribe)_5
“Right, right, why are these fish all different sizes? These few are too big, switch them for ones that are a pound and a half, clean them immediately, then deep-fry them. When the guests arrive, just drizzle them with sweet and sour sauce.”
“Move the tables over there more gently. Those two, move them inwards a bit; you can’t see the stage anymore.”
“Right, the lantern next to the ‘义’ character on the stage should be moved a bit to the left, it’s crooked, it’s crooked!”
“And you guys, when the guests arrive, start with the fruits and peaches, then serve the candied fruits and pastries to tide them over, and finally bring out the hot dishes.”
“And for you, leave out this first row alone. Lord Darugachi is coming today, this very central part of the first row must be reserved for the Lord…”
Upon stepping out, Chen Jie saw Zhou Chu busily spinning like a top.
At this moment, Zhou Chu, having just recovered from his injuries, seemed full of vigour and vitality.
Lately, it indeed felt like all good things were coming together for him, Zhou Chu felt he had reached a highlight moment in his life.
Firstly, his status had been elevated, from a previous fringe character to becoming the highly sought-after manager of the outer courts of the White Tiger Hall; he nearly managed all properties now, and his own status rose significantly, making him currently the second most important person in the White Tiger Hall. 𝖓𝔬𝖛𝔭𝔲𝖇.𝔠𝔬𝖒
Then there was the increase in strength, Chen Jie had given him Bone Strengthening Pills, two at once no less. Although he wasn’t as talented as Xiao Hu, who had broken through with just one, under the influence of the two Bone Strengthening Pills, he had successfully entered the Iron Bone Realm.
And Chen Jie was really generous; as his strength increased, he had also granted him the estate of the Zheng Family.
Previously, he was reliant on others, living in his father-in-law’s house, but now his father-in-law’s house couldn’t match the grandeur of his new home!
His social standing elevated, strength surged dramatically, and economic conditions skyrocketed—all these factors combined represented a rapid ascension of his family status.
Previously at home, he was nothing more than an unuseful son-in-law.
Whether it was his elder brother-in-law or his younger brother-in-law, they all looked down on him, even his father-in-law, Sun Bu’er, had some disdain, given that at that time everything Zhou Chu had was provided by the Sun family.
These things made Zhou Chu unable to raise his head. Even if his family members didn’t use any extreme words, he still felt inferior, belittling himself.
Back then, indeed, everyone in the entire mansion thought of him as a freeloader.
But ever since he followed Chen Jiusi, up until today, Zhou Chu had stood up.
Previously when he returned home late from work, his family wouldn’t even wait for him for dinner, but now if he didn’t come home, the Sun family wouldn’t start eating.
Previously, although the servants of the Sun family would greet Zhou Chu, the contempt in their eyes was hard to hide. Now, when Zhou Chu came home, all the servants greeted him sincerely from the bottom of their hearts and tried to cozy up to him, attempting to get their relatives into the White Tiger Hall, but Zhou Chu had them all pushed back.
Previously, his elder and younger brother-in-laws never took him seriously, but now, whether it was the older or the younger, when they saw him, they needed to pleasingly greet him: “Brother-in-law.”
Even his own wife treated him differently now.
Previously, he had to prepare foot-washing water for his wife at home, but ever since Chen Jie promoted him and gave him the grand estate of the Zheng Family, his once fierce wife had become obedient.
Last night, she even took the initiative to prepare foot-washing water for him. Watching her kneel down and wash his feet, he couldn’t express how thrilling it was.
Zhou Chu understood that everything he had today was given to him by Brother Jiu Si, hence his gratitude towards Chen Jie was beyond words.
And now, he was busy hustling about joyously at the event preparation, like a whirling top. Seeing Chen Jie come out, he immediately smiled and said, “Hall Master,”
Chen Jie replied, “Oh, Old Zhou, you seem in high spirits.”
Zhou Chu laughed, “Hahaha, you don’t know, last night my wife prepared foot-washing water for me, and she served me while washing.”
“Wow, Mr. Zhou is mighty!”
Xiao Hu, upon hearing this, widened his eyes in a surprised expression.
Zhou Chu glanced at Xiao Hu and said, “Hu Zi, don’t you mock me, lad, I’m discussing serious matters here.”
Chen Jie added, “Yes, Hu Zi, Mr. Zhou is now standing firm, and he’s no longer the ‘Black-eyed Bear’.”
“Hey, hey, Hall Master, you shouldn’t tease people like this. My family position now is unquestionable.”
Chen Jie responded, “Yes, unquestionable. By the way, how is the event set-up going?”
“It’s almost done, people have started coming in steadily. Uncle Fu is welcoming guests at the front. But in a little while, when the Thirteen Grand Protectors arrive, they might need you to receive them.”
Chen Jie nodded, “Got it.”
No sooner had he finished speaking than he saw someone had already arrived.
“Congratulations, Brother Jiu Si!”
Chen Jie turned his head, then saw Third Miss Hua arriving with two staff, but they didn’t use the main entrance.
Chen Jie asked, “Sister Hua, what’s this about?”
Third Miss Hua handed Chen Jie a gift and said, “This is a congratulatory gift for you. By the way, where’s Yunjin? I’m spending the day with Yunjin today; I won’t join the front yard festivities.”
Chen Jie hearing this, replied, “Oh, thanks, Sister Hua. Yunjin is inside.”
Third Miss Hua turned and entered the house. Chen Jie said, “Alright, Thirteen Grand Protectors, the oil seller has arrived.”
Sure enough, following Third Miss Hua, a succession of prominent figures from Mianshui County arrived; more were coming today than during Feng Xuan’s last visit. Back then, those who came did so because of their connections to Nan Batian, who had some influence.
But how could they compare with Lord Darugachi?
Today, hearing that Lord Darugachi was coming, many who should and shouldn’t have come, from both the legitimate and illegitimate sides, almost everyone showed up.
