Chapter 199: It’s Perfect This Way!

Chapter 199: It's Perfect This Way!

Mao Lin politely handed over the invitation with a smile, saying, “...Xingxing saved our family's Grandfather. I have also heard of your talents. I hope you will be able to spare some time to attend.”

Huai Ge'er had gone to train with the old Taoist priest and would only return in the afternoon. Nevertheless, a copy of the invitation was reserved for him as well.

Mao Lin delivered a total of four invitations to Bai Ge'er.

The other students in the private school were envious.

After Mao Lin left, the other students swarmed around Bai Ge'er, all trying to get a look at the invitation. “So this is the famous invitation to the Liu family's spring feast.”

“Let me see it, let me see it!”

Bai Ge'er was not stingy and took out the invitation for his classmates to examine.

Some spoke with sour grapes: “There's no comparison. But then, who wouldn't have a good sister like hers?”

Others laughed at these sour words: “It's not just about having a sister. Can you compare academically with Yu Yongliu?”

The one who spoke sourly looked embarrassed.

Bai Ge'er and the others were naturally excited and didn't dwell on the sour talk.

This was Grand Scholar Liu!

So many of the scholarly articles they studied were written by Grand Scholar Liu!

If they could really meet Grand Scholar Liu in person, it would be worth it!

When they told their family about it, Yu Sanbao coughed.

He had already heard from Xingxing that Ah Wu was the granddaughter of the said Grand Scholar Liu.

This...

The fourth son's budding affection was, needless to say, hopeless.

She was the granddaughter of the Grand Scholar. Even though the Grand Scholar had retired, there was still a vast difference between them.

This invitation likely included an element of gratitude.

Yu Sanbao sighed inwardly but didn't dampen his nephews' excitement. With a smile, he said, “This is a good opportunity. You can meet the students from the county school. In a few years, you'll be taking the civil service examinations together... By the way, a few days ago, your grandmother got new fabric and had new clothes made for you. You can wear them to the banquet.”

Yu Yongliu's eyes sparkled as he murmured, “I really want to meet Grand Scholar Liu.”

Yu Sanbao thought to himself that their sister had already met Grand Scholar Liu more than once.

But he didn't say much and only urged the boys to finish the assignments given by their teacher.

Xingxing also received an invitation.

Moliu had specially delivered it.

However, Xingxing could only recognize most of the characters on the invitation.

But that didn't dampen her excitement.

She was excited to visit Ah Wu and play with her.

Moliu teased her, "Our young mistress, Ah Wu, is hosting a banquet in Mapo County for the first time since she arrived. She doesn't know any other young ladies aside from you. When the day comes, Xingxing will have to help her make some more friends, alright?"

Xingxing pounded her chest dramatically, "Don't worry, Moliu sister! The girls in the county are all wonderful! I know Sister Fan, Sister Bai, Sister Gao, Sister Liu... they're all great people!"

Xingxing counted on her fingers confidently, "When the day comes, if the girls I know are available, I'll introduce them to Ah Wu sister!"

Moliu smiled and nodded, then glanced toward the front of the shop, "...Has your Fourth Uncle been alright these past few days?"

These past few days, her young mistress had been busy preparing for the banquet and hadn't left the house for several days, and hadn't seen Yu Siyang in days.

Her young mistress did want to come out today, but since there were still some things unfinished, she sighed and instead sent Moliu to deliver the invitations.

Xingxing tilted her head, looking somewhat troubled, "...It doesn't seem too good. Fourth Uncle has lost weight these past few days and has been staring off into space, not saying anything. There hasn't been anything troubling at home, though."

Moliu, on the other hand, was quite pleased.

"It’s a good sign that he’s losing weight!"

Thinking about how much her young mistress had been missing him, Moliu didn’t linger and hurried back to report.

Xingxing scratched her face.

"Why did Moliu look even happier when I mentioned that Fourth Uncle wasn’t doing well?"

...

The invitations to the Liu family villa's spring banquet were all anyone could talk about.

While the students were excited, things were still under control. However, after Ah Wu sent out invitations as the granddaughter of Grand Scholar Liu, the families in Mapo County with even a little influence went crazy.

Especially since Ah Wu had sent out fewer invitations, only about fifteen or so—those who had been carefully selected by Xiaopo, focusing on families that were easy to get along with.

For those with more arrogant temperaments, Ah Wu instinctively avoided them and didn't send any invitations.

Thus, the selection of invitations inadvertently became a sort of certification for these young ladies.

The girls who received invitations not only gained status but also got more attention from matchmakers.

Fan Pingfang naturally received an invitation as well.

The entire Fan family was thrilled.

Fan Xingru, who studied at the same private school as the Yu family's young masters, didn't receive an invitation but was still happy for his sister and Yu family friends.

"It seems that Xingxing saved Grandfather Liu," Fan Xingru gestured, "Even Huai Geer received an invitation! I bet Xingxing got one too! Sister, you must take good care of Xingxing and make sure she doesn't suffer any grievances."

"Do you even need to tell me?" Fan Pingfang couldn't help but roll her eyes at her brother.

"Xingxing is probably the youngest among those who received invitations," Fan Pingfang couldn't help but cover her mouth with a smile, "The matchmakers probably won't go to the Yu family's door, though."

Fan Xingru looked serious, "Hard to say, if any matchmakers dare to go, Huai Geer would probably throw them out."

Fan Pingfang laughed and decided not to tease her brother any further. She picked out some delicate accessories, packed them up, and prepared to head out.

"Sister, where are you going?" Fan Xingru hurriedly asked.

Fan Pingfang raised the brocade box in her hand, "...I'm going to give Xingxing some things."

She wasn't quite sure about the personality of that young mistress from the Liu family. What if she only cares about appearances and not the person?

She didn’t want Xingxing to be treated poorly at the Liu family.

When Fan Pingfang arrived at the Yu family and explained why she was there, Xingxing’s eyes went wide. “...Ah Wu sister wouldn't do that.”

“Ah Wu sister?” Fan Pingfang was surprised, “You know Ah Wu sister?”

“Yeah, I know her!” Xingxing smiled, tilting her head, “Xingxing and Ah Wu sister are good friends!”

Even though she didn’t know how Xingxing met Ah Wu sister, Fan Pingfang felt a little relieved.

She thought Xingxing got the invitation because she saved Grand Scholar Liu.

Turns out, Xingxing already knew Ah Wu sister.

Since they were such good friends, Ah Wu sister must have a great personality.

Fan Pingfang felt even more relieved and was really looking forward to the banquet.