bookcurios Chapter 228 Mr. Xiao, you are truly a great person
Chapter 228 Mr. Xiao, you are truly a great person
The old woman's voice was somewhat like the hoarse, decaying sound of an old tree branch.
She slowly lowered her head and said with a smile:
“Our young lady is timid, but she was very happy when she heard that a banquet would be prepared at home, probably because she stood by the window to look at the guests who were coming.”
"I see..." Yu Shijiu said regretfully, "Did we scare Miss Xiao just now?"
The old woman shook her head: "No, Miss is just embarrassed."
As for why a young woman who was clearly in her twenties would be embarrassed to see guests... the old woman did not say it outright.
Lu Chusheng stood quietly to the side, waiting for Yu Shijiu and the old woman to finish their conversation before stepping forward.
Lu Chusheng took out a black-covered invitation from his pocket and handed it to the old woman, saying:
"This is my invitation."
The old woman's expression changed drastically. She quickly took Lu Chusheng's invitation and turned to look at Yu Shijiu beside her.
Where is your invitation?
Good heavens, could she have been chatting with someone who isn't a "guest" for ages? If Mr. Xiao finds out, she'll get her salary docked!
The thought that she might have her wages docked made the old woman's already gloomy face even more terrifying.
Invitation card?
Yu Shijiu looked at Lu Chusheng somewhat blankly, then mimicked his earlier action of reaching into his own pocket—
Yu Shijiu pulled a black invitation card, which hadn't been there before, out of his pocket.
Upon seeing the invitation, the old woman's gloomy expression softened, and she smiled kindly again. After accepting the invitation, she gestured for Yu Shijiu and Lu Chusheng to enter.
Lu Chusheng looked at Yu Shijiu, who walked straight into the villa without turning her head.
Lu Chusheng watched his retreating figure, which didn't turn around, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.
He seemed really angry.
Lu Chusheng thought.
Despite it being broad daylight, the villa's wide-open gate offered no light whatsoever; it was so dark that the interior was completely obscured.
Yu Shijiu was not afraid at all and stepped straight into the villa.
Lu Chusheng followed silently behind.
Seeing that both of them were alright, Xu Han and He Lingling, who had been holding their breath and not daring to speak, breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.
They followed suit and started reaching into their own pockets, pulling out black invitations as well.
The players who followed closely behind also took their invitations and silently lined up to enter the villa.
With each invitation she received, the old woman's smile grew wider and wider. After receiving the last invitation, she even laughed out loud.
The last player to enter the villa was shaking with laughter. He quickly pulled his coat tighter around himself and ran into the villa.
Why is this NPC suddenly laughing so scary?
After all the "guests" had entered the villa, the old woman lowered her head and began counting the invitations beside her.
"One, two, three, four, five..."
"...Twenty-three."
The old woman tidied up the invitation and set it aside before smiling and going to lock the iron gate.
All 23 "guests" have arrived.
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Inside the villa.
If you can compliment a villa's beauty from the outside, the interior decoration and furnishings will leave any player speechless.
The interior decoration of this villa is extremely luxurious.
Whether it's the precious murals on the surrounding walls, the magnificent chandeliers with light tubes hanging from the ceiling, the expensive carpets on the floor, or the spiral wooden staircase on the second floor of the villa, everything exudes a breathtaking atmosphere of extravagance.
The players exchanged glances and simultaneously swallowed hard.
Although the environment was pleasant, the unique aura of death characteristic of Dawn Games was still present.
No matter how luxurious a place is, it will lose its appeal once someone dies there.
Unlike the other players who looked around warily, Yu Shijiu's gaze was fixed on the long dining table in the center of the living room.
Judging from the timing, it should be almost dinnertime, right?
Yu Shijiu subconsciously licked his lips, showing considerable interest in the food and drink in this game instance.
Such a luxurious villa must have plenty of delicious food, right?
"Welcome, welcome!"
Just as all the players were looking around, a hearty laugh suddenly came from the stairs.
The loud laughter was so powerful that it instantly attracted the attention of all the players.
The players all looked up and saw a middle-aged man in a gray suit slowly walking down the spiral staircase.
His steps were steady and powerful, each step he took on the stairs seemed particularly heavy.
As the middle-aged man approached, everyone could see his face clearly.
The middle-aged man looked to be in his forties, with a refined and gentle face that gave him a kind and gentle air. A pair of gold-rimmed glasses perched on his nose added to his gentle demeanor.
The middle-aged man smiled as he looked at the 23 players in the living room, his eyes gleaming with a gentle light, as if he could see through everything.
"I've been waiting for you all all afternoon."
The players remained silent.
Who dares to make the first sound and attract the attention of the NPCs?
They are not stupid.
Seeing that no one responded, the middle-aged man wasn't angry. He smiled and began to introduce himself:
"As the behind-the-scenes sponsor of your studies, my surname is Xiao and my given name is Shenghua. You can call me Mr. Xiao. This banquet is something I'm hosting to chat with you outstanding university students and help you relax."
"Please don't be shy, everyone. Feel free to look around and chat before our banquet begins."
The man named Xiao Shenghua was clearly the male owner of the villa. After saying this, he seemed to be about to leave, but was suddenly stopped by a voice behind him.
"Mr. Xiao."
The boy's clear voice broke the silence in the living room.
Mr. Xiao paused as he turned around. He looked back in the direction of the voice and met a pair of round, almond-shaped eyes.
The boy with beautiful amber eyes looked at him and asked very seriously:
"I'd like to ask you, are we having dinner here tonight?"
Lu Chusheng and the others standing nearby: "..."
Those players who were so afraid of being remembered by NPCs that they wished they could disappear into the ground: "..."
No, it's this late, why are you still asking if we're going to eat?
Mr. Xiao smiled, looking at Yu Shijiu in front of him. His gaze gently followed Yu's finger to the obviously expensive long dining table, and he nodded very amicably.
"Of course, for the next month starting today, everyone will be eating breakfast, lunch and dinner here."
Yu Shijiu's eyes lit up, and she asked, "Is the food different every day?"
"..." Mr. Xiao's gaze remained gentle, and he continued to nod:
"You can order food from the butler."
Yu Shijiu was even happier.
He said to Mr. Xiao, "You are such a good person."