Duan Ling chimed in, "Those old geezers are still waiting upstairs."
When the group returned upstairs, the Zeng Gong family was already gone. The officials and their families who remained looked at Lu Zhan with trepidation.
Seeing that the furious expression he wore earlier had vanished, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The ladies hurried forward, fussing over Zhi Wan with concern.
"We're so glad you're alright, Miss Zhi."
"You must be hungry, Miss Zhi. All the dishes have been served. Please, come and eat."
The ladies were now incredibly solicitous, showing none of the cold indifference they'd displayed while standing by and watching earlier.
Zhi Wan looked to Lu Zhan. Seeing him nod, she then led Ouyang Zhenzhu back into the private room.
Once inside, the two of them were once again shown to the seats of honor.
