Chapter 42: The Old Lady's Birthday Banquet

  The Bai family's house is decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, and guests come and go without a break.

  Today is the old lady's 70th birthday, and the people who came to celebrate her longevity are like those rushing to a fair, one after another. They all brought heavy gifts of different kinds, laughing and chatting as they arrived.

  Bosses from all walks of life flocked to pay their respects. After all, the Bai family was a prominent household in Xiang Le County, and who wouldn't want to establish some connection with them?

  The Bai family's main hall is exceptionally spacious, with more than 50 tables set up in the grand hall, divided into three levels for the main guests.

  In the center of the main hall, a large character for "longevity" is written in bold strokes, surrounded by intricately woven flowers that are extremely vibrant.

  "Wang Boss has arrived, bringing a thousand zhang of fabric and three dou of Yun tea..." The guest officer outside the White family's gate shouted loudly.

  Bai Miao's artistic smile naturally rose to greet him, and he couldn't help but say some polite words.

  "Director Zhang has arrived, 2,000 silver coins have been delivered, and there are ten items on the bill..."

  "Old Horse arrives, bringing a thousand-year-old ginseng and an abalone from the sea..."

  "Mr. Han arrived and presented a painting with an inscription by Gu Shan..."

  The voice of the caller continued to rise, and guests came in droves.

  The Bai family is busy from top to bottom and can't spare a moment.

  Yue Kang, as a member of the Bai family, had to stand at the door and welcome the guests who came, with a smile on his face that was almost frozen.

  The guests have almost arrived, and a three-foot-high stage has been set up in the hall. The dancing girls on the stage are dancing gracefully, showing off their charm, and the atmosphere is even more lively.

  Guests chattered and laughed loudly, what a lively scene.

  The dancing girls finished their dance, and another woman hugged a pipa, her fingers lightly plucking, a song of congratulatory poem, completed in the midst of talk and singing, causing a burst of applause and cheers from below.

  "Old Longevity Star Arrives..."

  Everyone in the hall heard this shout and immediately fell silent, with all eyes fixed on him.

  The old lady wore a jade bead on her head and a colorful pendant around her waist, with a kind smile on her face, under the support of Bai Miao Yun and Bai Miao Dan, she came slowly.

  Bai Miao Yun and Bai Miao Dan were both wearing extremely bright clothes today, all in pink, with long skirts and waistbands wrapped around their waists. The two girls were also smiling brightly, like two competing flowers, becoming a major highlight of the hall.

  Yue Kang accompanied Bai Miao Xi as she walked behind the three of them, her face veiled, revealing only a pair of eyes that shone like stars.

  "Wishing the elderly lady a longevity comparable to Mount Nanshan and happiness as vast as the East Sea..." The guests in the hall saw the elderly lady walk out, and they all stood up, clasped their hands together and shouted.

  They shouted so uniformly, this must have been rehearsed! Yue Kang thought to himself.

  The old lady was overjoyed and felt that the smile on her face was now insufficient, so she returned the courtesy to each of the guests one by one.

  There were a few people with some status who didn't forget to take the old lady from Bai Miao Yun's hands, smiling politely as they helped the old lady into the main seat.

  All the guests looked at the old lady, waiting for this old longevity star to speak.

  The old lady slowly stood up, looked around and said with a pleasant face: "Today, you all are busy to come to celebrate my birthday, I am really happy. Today, coming to my Bai's house is just like coming to your own home, everyone eats well and drinks well."

  Although the speech was just a thousand words, it still received thunderous applause.

  After finishing, the old lady picked up the wine glass on the table. "I won't drink today, I'll use plain water instead. Let's have a toast to everyone! I'm grateful that you can attend my birthday banquet!" After saying this, the old lady raised her cup with both hands and took a sip.

  The guests below also raised their cups high and drained them in one gulp.

  Now it's time to start celebrating his birthday formally...

  Because the White Old Master was not there, it was naturally Bai Miao Yun. Bai Miao Yun got up lightly and said, "Thank you, Grandma, for raising us three sisters over the years. I have no way to repay you." As she spoke, Bai Miao Yun took out a box and continued, "Grandma, this is a yellow porcelain Buddha statue that I specially made for you. I'm giving it to you to wish you longevity like the mountains and good fortune as vast as the sea and sky."

  "Alright, alright, my dear granddaughter." The old lady took the box from Bai Miao Yun with a loving smile and opened it.

  A golden Avalokiteshvara Buddha statue with a golden inlaid appearance is displayed before everyone's eyes.

  Everyone gasped in unison, what exquisite porcelain! The Buddha statue seemed to come alive, its body radiating golden light, its aura gentle and soothing. The crowd couldn't help but marvel at the sight, having heard rumors that the White family had created porcelain rivaling jade, they were skeptical until now, witnessing it with their own eyes, they couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions.

  Everyone has made up their minds and is determined to get in good with the Bai family. The day when the Bai family's official kiln will be revived is just around the corner!

  Bai Miao Yi sat down, and then Bai Miao Xi stood up with a veil over her face. "Grandma wishes you, the spring of Yaochi is not good, but every day is auspicious." Bai Miao Xi also handed over the longevity robe she had sewn for the old lady on several dozen nights.

  The old lady looked at her granddaughter with some heartache, and quickly put on the longevity robe, a golden longevity character shining brightly.

  It's Bai Miao Dan's turn now, and the little girl stood up with a smile. "Grandma, I wish you a long life of one hundred years and eternal health." The gift that Yue Kang had bought together with the little girl yesterday was a string of Buddhist beads. The little girl knew that Grandma believed in Buddhism, so giving her this gift made her happier than giving her gold, silver or jewels.

  The old lady gently stroked Bai Miao Dan's head, saying kindly: "You all want grandma to live a hundred years, and grandma won't become an old monster."

  The little girl pouted and said, "If grandma becomes an old monster, then I'll become a little monster and stay with grandma forever."

  The old lady smiled with joy.

  Now it's Mr. Yue Kang's turn, the young master stood up generously, "Grandma, I also wish you a happy birthday, may you be healthy and strong at the age of 70, and may you live to be 100 years old." The gift was still prepared by Bai Miao Xi, a piece of celadon.

  The host of the Bai family had finished celebrating their birthdays, and there were more than a dozen people sitting at Mrs. Bai's table, either the mainstay of the Bai family business or good friends of the Bai family.

  A woman with a beautiful face, figure and temperament that was not inferior to Bai Miao Yun's sat quietly beside her, smiling softly. Yue Kang couldn't help but take a few more glances, thinking to himself what a great beauty she was. From Bai Miao Yun's mouth, he learned that this pure and elegant woman like a lotus flower was Bai Miao Yun's close friend and also a talented woman.

  No matter how beautiful she is, it's not our dish. Let's take a few less glances, or else we won't even be able to get on the bed tonight if the wife finds out.

  Everyone was eager to offer their congratulations, and the scene was very lively.

  "Hey, isn't that Jiang Lang, the number one detective of Xiang Le County? Is the county magistrate also here?" someone in the crowd asked.

  A young man wearing a catcher's uniform, with a square face and an air of dignity, appeared before the crowd, followed by two officials also dressed as catchers.

  Jiang Lang's build was not overly robust, but he looked very sturdy and powerful. He exuded an aura of immense impact, such that even when standing still, people could tell at a glance that he was no ordinary person.

  Yue Kang also knew from the conversation of the guests that the newcomer was a man with excellent martial arts skills, Jiang Lang, the first captain who was straightforward and upright. This kind of man is undoubtedly the nemesis of girls, and the temperament on his body cannot be imitated by others. It's a confident temperament. As soon as Yue Kang saw him for the first time, he thought of someone, this person looked just like Xiaozhao Daxia from TV.

  Jiang Lang didn't say a word, and with two officials in tow, walked up to Old Lady's presence.