Became a salted fish pretend heiress and handed over the system
Chapter 128: Seriousness

Chapter 128: Chapter 128: Seriousness

"Well, that’s not right." said Xia Yue with a laugh.

"What kind of talk is that, Xia Yue?" protested Song Qin, suddenly unhappy.

Upon hearing her foster mother speak, Xia Yue stopped talking and lowered her head to stroke the fur of the system and the Spiritual Cat.

"Song Qin," Lady Xia looked at her third daughter-in-law, her tone not at all pleasant.

Upon hearing her mother-in-law calling her, Song Qin felt slightly fearful, she cast a resentful glare at Xia Xi and Xia Yue, blaming them for getting her a scolding from her mother-in-law.

Xia Linsong, who was sitting next to her, comforted her by patting her shoulder.

"Mom, Song Qin didn’t say anything inappropriate.", Xia Linsong said to his mother.

"Sir, Madam, dinner is ready. You may now dine." announced the housekeeper, who walked over and spoke respectfully.

"Let’s eat." The Master was the first one to stand, then helped the Madam to rise, and they walked together towards the dining table.

All the others followed behind them.

They all sat down in their designated seats sequentially. Only after the Master started eating with the declaration "Let’s eat", did the others start picking up their chopsticks to eat.

Xia Yue could only have the system and the Spiritual Cat wait at the side, as no food had been prepared for them at this time.

The only sounds heard at the table were the clinking of bowls and chopsticks and soft chewing; no one initiated any conversation.

[This dining environment is really depressing, it’s not at all enjoyable. It’s simply impossible to express any appreciation for the delicious food.] The system and the Spiritual Cat squatted in a corner, looking at them eating, and the system complained in Xia Yue’s mind.

"I’m used to it. It’s fine as long as I’m full." Xia Yue responded. She also felt it was rather oppressive, the food which looked delicious, had lost some of its appeal.

[The large cafeteria is better. Although it doesn’t look as elegant, the atmosphere is good and it makes people unconsciously eat more.] the System stated.

"Indeed.", Xia Yue nodded in agreement.

After about half an hour, everyone finally finished eating.

They headed to the living room and sat down comfortably, sipping tea.

"Let’s discuss your tasks for tomorrow." The old master addressed them.

[How much longer will this take? I want to eat.] The system asked Xia Yue.

"Mew" The Spiritual Cat also looked up at her.

"It won’t be more than an hour. Later, I’ll go to the main kitchen and find some food for you two." Xia Yue comforted them.

"Grandpa, we, the younger generation, have discussed this afternoon. Xiaoyan, Xiaoxin, Xiaoqing, Xiaoxi, Xiaoyue, and Xiaofeng will welcome and guide the younger guests to the courtyard. Xiaoyu and I will accompany our parents in receiving the uncles and aunts. Do you think it’s okay?" Xia Tian, being the eldest amongst the grandchildren, was the first to speak.

"I didn’t agree to this." Xia Qing muttered under her breath.

"Not bad, it’s fine. You can get to know more people by welcoming the guests at the entrance. What about you all? What are your plans?" The old Master approved of the arrangement, then turned to ask his sons and daughters-in-law.

"Min and I will take care of the banquet. We might lose track of some guests, so you younger brothers better make sure to interact with the guests. Those invited are partners and friends with good relationships." Xia Linyao explained.

"We understand." Xia Linsong and Xia Linjun nodded in agreement with their eldest brother’s arrangement.

"You all better prepare well. Your mother and I will deal with the old friends. Don’t mess up the banquet for me." The Master seemed to be satisfied with the arrangement.

"Tomorrow is your father and grandfather’s eightieth birthday. Everyone must be at their best. Do not do anything that would make us a laughing stock. If that happens, don’t blame me for being ruthless." Lady Xia looked at her sons, daughters-in-law, grandsons, and granddaughters, her tone serious.