Monarch Night

Chapter 1384: Chapter 73: Life Is All About Acting Skills (2-in-1)_2

His face was calm with a sense of ’relief’ and joy, yet also carried a hint of caution.

Overall, it’s like this: three parts apprehension, three parts guilt, three parts joy, plus one part calm composure.

As for Ye Meng, it was three parts stunning, three parts suave, three parts beautiful, with an extra part of mesmerizing charm...

Fang Qianyi was three parts...

Ahem, forget it.

Walking all the way here.

Strangers, keep away.

The one who came to invite was the butler of the Fang Family, who was so overwhelmed by the aura of this family that he didn’t dare breathe.

In front of the main hall, there was already a sea of people.

Fang Zhenghang walked quickly to greet them: "Che’er... brother-in-law, over here, over here..."

Fang Che smiled, looked around, and suddenly laughed loudly: "Hahaha, I’ve troubled you again today, uncle."

Fang Zhenghang knew nothing about it, his heart skipped a beat when he heard this, and he pretended to be angry: "Damn it! It’s a family celebration; what trouble could there be? Get in here quickly..."

Fang Xiao came up close and cupped his hands: "Big brother."

Fang Zhenghang asked in a low voice: "How did it go?"

"It seems he accepted... and understood my difficulties."

Fang Xiao hesitated to speak, gently shook his head, and a faint smile appeared on his face again: "With such a start, I’m already very, very satisfied! You can’t expect the child to meet me and then jump into my arms to warmly call me dad, right?"

Fang Zhenghang also breathed a sigh of relief: "That’s good, that’s good. The beginning is always the hardest, but once it starts, it won’t be hard anymore... just take it slowly in the future... a human heart is not like a stone; if you treat it sincerely, there’s no way it won’t be warmed up."

"Come, come, come, let’s go inside for some drinks."

"Meng’er, help your mother."

"..."

The voices of greetings filled the air.

Fang Che entered the main hall.

The most distinguished and honored table of the host was naturally occupied by Fang Zhenghang, Mrs. Fang, Fang Che’s family, Old Man Shen, An Ruoxing, and the two Hall Masters of Bibo City.

The other two tables, no different in splendor, were for the people from the Southeast Headquarters, each table accompanied by a member of the Fang Family.

Further down were the heads and leaders of Bibo City and the ShI Family Heads.

The hall was packed.

There were also many banquet tables in the side hall.

For the Fang Family, arranging a single table per room was naturally possible, but under today’s special circumstances, it had to be like this to create the right atmosphere.

For this meal, Fang Zhenghang even hired a troupe.

Drinking while listening to the opera.

The kitchen was on standby, ready to prepare banquets for the troupe.

On stage, the opera ’Dragon and Phoenix Bring Prosperity’ was being performed, and it was very delightful.

Fang Zhenghang, Mrs. Fang, Fang Xiao, Fang Che, Fang Qianyi, Ye Meng, Old Man Shen, An Ruoxing, and the two Hall Masters.

If it weren’t for the marriage issues of Fang Xiao and Fang Qianyi, such a group of ten people might not have ever gathered at the same table in ten lifetimes!

Everyone was trying their best to engage in lively conversation, each with a smile on their face.

But the atmosphere felt very strange.

Fang Zhenghang, Mrs. Fang, and Fang Qianyi were working hard to liven up the atmosphere, while An Ruoxing, Old Man Shen, and the two Hall Masters cooperated to the best of their ability.

Ye Meng was constantly chiming in.

Fang Xiao was carefully cooperating, cautiously stepping in.

Fang Che... Fang Che appeared to be continually trying to integrate, also cooperating.

However, it somehow made people feel awkward internally, creating an indescribable discomfort.

Fang Che himself also appeared to be very apologetic.

He was also trying his hardest to change.

But that sense of not fitting in was truly... there were no words for it.

For example, in one moment, everything was all humor and laughter, and then the next, when Fang Xiao started speaking emotionally about his regrets over the absence in his child’s life for the past twenty years...

"Heh heh..."

Out of nowhere, Fang Che chuckled mysteriously.

When Fang Xiao recounted his past mission of marching alone into deep mountains and dense forests, sustaining serious injuries, and being rescued by Fang Qianyi...

"Heh heh..."

Fang Che inexplicably chuckled again twice.

And at such times, the entire table fell silent.

A wave of ’awkwardness’ subtly spread.

An Ruoxing and Old Man Shen kept glaring at Fang Che in secret.

Fang Che looked helpless and apologetic.

His demeanor made it believable that he genuinely couldn’t help it... it was a purely involuntary reaction that just came out.

This meal sent a lot of signals.

Fang Che cooperated throughout, but these inexplicable chuckles were just too out of place.

They brutally broke the atmosphere.

Though the several surrounding tables were all lively, each ear was perked, listening to the main table’s dynamics.

Naturally, they understood that beneath the harmonious exterior, there were undoubtedly many additional issues that needed addressing.

But everyone also fully expressed understanding.

"Twenty years of absence can’t eliminate all barriers upon first meeting, can it?"

"Certainly, you need to get acquainted for a few days, right?"

"Inspector Fang is already quite sensible."

"Finding a wife requires a period of getting to know each other before you can truly cooperate seamlessly... let alone this..."

Of course, there were also those who reveled in others’ misfortune.

"It’s obvious to anyone that Fang Che is straining himself; let’s see how this family handles things in the future."

"Heh heh... Inspector Fang’s involuntary laughter makes me all the more intrigued by the aftermath of this incident."

"Let’s watch and see, haha... Surely not all good things in this world belong to the Fang Family!"

"..."

Various opinions filled the air.

The three from Yin Shen Palace were staying at an inn and didn’t even dare to attend the wedding feast.

Previously, they had boasted when coming from Yin Shen Palace that they would at least secure a seat of honor at Yemo’s household this time, and surely Yemo would arrange some identities for the three of them.

But in the end, they didn’t even dare to go to the Fang Family.

No, they didn’t even dare to pass down the street where the Fang Family resided.