Drive a RV and go farming in ancient times.

Xu Huaiyi didn't expect to hold a housewarming party and negotiate a business deal, but now it's just a preliminary idea. The specific details will have to be discussed in detail when he has time in the future. Right now, he can't take care of it.

After all, there would be more guests coming soon and he would have to entertain them.

Although Su Zhe wanted to drag him to discuss further, he also understood the priorities. After he hurriedly left, he went down to experience them one by one himself. There is a difference between playing by yourself and doing it as a business. He had a blueprint in his mind and was very confident in this business.

Especially when he saw the children who came later, all of them liked them, he was even more beaming, as if he could see the beautiful scene of making a fortune every day.

Xu Huaiyi warmly welcomed Sun Yu and his family into the house. The Sun family's team was huge and there were quite a lot of people coming. In addition to Sun Yu and his wife, and their two children, several children from other branches of the Sun family also came.

Obviously, this was Sun Yu's good intention. The children who came were about the same age as Gu Xiaoyu, and this was an opportunity for them to make friends. Being able to play with the children of the Sun family was naturally beneficial to Gu Xiaoyu, as he could quickly integrate into the upper circle.

This also paves the way for Gu Xiaoyu.

Xu Huaiyi accepted the favor, and Gu Xiaoyu also knew what was right and wrong. Even though those children were much more childish than he was, he got along with them patiently, with an attitude of neither servile nor overbearing, and displayed the host's thoughtfulness and courtesy just right.

Sun Yu nodded secretly at this demeanor and asked a few questions casually. Gu Xiaoyu's answers made him even more satisfied, so he was generous and gave a very valuable gift.

Seeing that Xu Huaiyi did not stop her, Gu Xiaoyu took it respectfully. On her delicate little face, there was no frivolous excitement due to the expensive gift. Instead, there was a certain indifference, as if she was not surprised by fame or disgrace.

Seeing this, Sun Yu admired his character, but at the same time, he couldn't help but feel a bit curious and puzzled. This kind of character and behavior could not be raised in an ordinary family. Although his apprentice was indeed very capable, it was still unlikely that he could train the child to be like this in a short period of time and stand on the same level as his son and nephew. So the child's background seemed to be complicated.

His heart was in turmoil, but he remained calm on the surface, smiling as he watched Xu Huaiyi bring his wife and daughter to pay their respects.

Gu Huanxi performed the greetings politely and glanced at Sun Yu out of the corner of his eye. He was dressed in brocade and had a handsome face, looking like a young master from an aristocratic family. His wife Zeng, who was sitting next to him, had an elegant appearance and a smile in her eyes. She did not have the majesty of the mistress of the house that made people stay away. She looked amiable and easy to get along with. She secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Compared to her social phobia, Ah Li is much more lively and generous. She is not afraid of anyone she meets. There is a gleam in her eyes, revealing a few snow-white teeth. She smiles like a little sun, warming everyone.

Sun Yu couldn't help but hug her out of curiosity and gave her a generous gift. He asked her name and heard that it was Xu Zhao. He secretly felt lucky for his disciple.

He originally thought he would take his mother's surname.

Zeng also liked A Li very much, and she had a very good impression of Gu Huanxi. She originally thought she was a country girl, and didn't have much expectations even though her father was a scholar. But who would have thought that after meeting her, she was dazzled by her appearance, temperament, conversation and knowledge.

The more she got to know him, the more surprised she was. It was as if Gu Huanxi grew up according to her wishes. She didn't like people with too gorgeous looks. Gu Huanxi was fair and beautiful. She was not stunning at first glance, but the more she looked at her, the more comfortable she felt. Especially her temperament, which was not competitive and as elegant as a chrysanthemum, was even more satisfying.

They arrived relatively early, originally planning to help organize the banquet. Zeng initially viewed it as just a task, as long as there were no mistakes. But now that she has developed a fondness for Gu Huanxi, she pays more attention to the management. Afraid that Gu Huanxi doesn't understand, she gives her pointers everywhere and teaches her many ways of being the head of a household.

Gu Huanxi listened with a look of learning.

Seeing how serious she was, Zeng spoke even more excitedly.

The men were not interested in the women's topics, so they split into two groups. Xu Huaiyi took Sun Yu, mainly a group of children, and first toured the garden, and then went straight to the amusement park.

Taking care of children used to be the biggest headache, but because of the amusement park, this job has become easy. Once you rush them in, you don’t need to worry about them at all, they will just have fun playing by themselves.

Soon, laughter could be heard everywhere.

Sun Yu stood outside the fence, watching his son, who used to be so well-behaved that he was almost old-fashioned, climbing up and down with the other children, and experiencing the big toys one by one with novelty. The smile on his face sparkled in the sun. Sun Yu couldn't help but ask curiously, "How did you come up with these things in your head?"

Xu Huaiyi smiled modestly, "I was just thinking about it. I just wanted Xiaoyu to have a place to play when she was tired of studying, so that she could relax her mind. I also wanted my daughter to be happy every day, and to cultivate her patience and perseverance. Besides, moving her hands and feet more is good for her health, so she won't get sick easily."

Sun Yu sincerely sighed, "You are a good father."

As far as the thought for the child is concerned, no one in the capital can compare to him. He felt that he had considered Yongyan very carefully, but he was not so meticulous.

Xu Huaiyi praised, "It's all because of the good teaching of the master."

Sun Yu glanced at him with a half-smile, "I didn't teach you these. In the final analysis, you have your own abilities. It is a blessing for Xiaoyu and Ali to be your children."

Xu Huaiyi laughed foolishly, "I am lucky to be their father. We can help each other."

Hearing this, Sun Yu didn't know how to respond for a moment, so he changed the subject, "Have you asked him about Xiaoyu's life experience?"

Xu Huaiyi's heart tightened, but he remained calm on the surface. He said casually, "Of course I asked. My family is in Jiyang Prefecture and is considered a wealthy family there. However, he was not favored at home and was persecuted by his stepmother and sold to those low-class dirty places. Xiaoyu escaped with a narrow escape, but he didn't dare to go back. He happened to meet me and asked me to take him in. I was soft-hearted for a moment and wanted to repay my father-in-law, so I let him change his surname to Gu, so that he could inherit my father-in-law's incense."

Sun Yu asked again, "Have you checked in Jiyang Prefecture?"

Xu Huaiyi shook his head, "No need to check."

Sun Yu raised his eyebrows, "Do you really believe that what he said must be the truth?"

Xu Huaiyi laughed at himself, "Master, when I adopted Xiaoyu, our family was extremely poor. We had no money and no power. Why did he fabricate his background to enter the Gu family? My disciple and my wife have never done anything to harm others. He can't be approaching us incognito just to seek revenge, right?"

Sun Yu thought, "Maybe there is something wrong with his identity, and he needs your help to cover it up or protect him."

Xu Huaiyi sighed, "I asked at the beginning, worried that he was the son of a criminal official, or that his family had caused some big trouble. If that was the case, no matter how soft-hearted I was, I would not dare to keep him around. But Xiaoyu said that it was not the case. His identity was innocent, but his family could not tolerate him. He was heartbroken and did not want to go back. He would not bring disaster to the Gu family. Only then did I feel at ease. The reason why I did not go to Jiyang Prefecture to investigate in detail was, firstly, I did not have the ability at that time, and secondly, after getting to know Xiaoyu's character slowly, I believed that he would not lie to me or harm me."

Sun Yu looked at the figure from afar, and couldn't say against his will that Gu Xiaoyu was likely to lie. He also had a good impression of the child, so he thought, there should be no problem, right?

Seeing that his solemn expression had relaxed, Xu Huaiyi secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He had finally passed this hurdle.

As for the future, the worst that can happen is to use the amnesia plot.

Soon, the children of Sun Yu's senior brothers also arrived. The oldest one was fourteen years old, and he could support the family by going out alone. Besides, he and Xu Huaiyi were of the same generation, so it was obviously more appropriate for him to come forward.

So Xu Huaiyi recognized a few more junior fellow apprentices and led them to the playground, where Li Yunting's team was playing croquet. Because it was a new way to play, even young people were attracted.

The last to arrive were Jiang Yong's disciples. They all had government affairs to attend to and had to go to court. In addition, when Uncle Zhong went to deliver the invitations personally, he specifically instructed them that they did not need to ask for leave, but only needed to arrive before the banquet began.

Such instructions were not meant to show off or neglect Xu Huaiyi, but rather to demonstrate the closeness of their relationship. There was no need for those polite formalities, and both parties could be at ease. They didn't have to delay their business, and for Xu Huaiyi, it would also be less stressful.

In fact, they really wanted to come earlier. Firstly, they had accumulated too many questions and wanted to see the master as soon as possible to seek answers. Secondly, they were curious. They were really curious about what was so special about Gu Xiaoyu that made the master, who had not planned to accept any more disciples, make an exception and accept this last disciple.

What was most puzzling was that the master was willing to live in the Gu family. Thinking back to the past, who among them had not thought about supporting the master? But the master did not even consider it and directly refused. The reason was ready-made. He did not like crowds and noise, and was satisfied with having Uncle Zhong to serve him alone. He even drove his own son out of the capital and sent him to serve as an official. He loved quietness so much, but he chose to live in the home of his youngest disciple.

How can one not be curious and want to find out?

They arrived together, and Xu Huaiyi brought Gu Xiaoyu to greet them. He couldn't afford to embarrass his son, so Xu Huaiyi remained calm, only nervous in his heart. One was the president of a university, one was the vice minister of the Ministry of Works, one was a scholar of the Hanlin Academy, and one was the chief judge of the Dali Temple. In his eyes, the first three were all academic masters with a wealth of knowledge. As a poor student, he subconsciously felt in awe of them, while the latter had a cold face that kept strangers away. In front of him, he always felt guilty and short of breath, as if everything was seen through and there was no way to escape.

Gu Xiaoyu's performance was outstanding. Whether it was questioning or testing, he handled it with ease.

Seeing this, they began to understand why the master accepted this last disciple.

It must be because he values ​​talent.

But this alone is not enough. Is there anything special about the Gu family?

They looked at Xu Huaiyi calmly. It was impossible for him to act as an elder. Several of them subconsciously ignored the issue of status and spoke in a very casual manner.

Xu Huaiyi had a smile on his face throughout the whole process, portraying a simple and unpretentious character. When he answered questions, he was honest and reliable, which made it easy for him to win people's favor.

The four of them asked around in various ways along the way, but after they met Jiang Yong in Qingzhu Garden, they no longer had time to think about him.

Xu Huaiyi felt as if he had been pardoned. He didn't even want to watch such a famous scene of master and disciple meeting, so he found an excuse to hide away.

But Gu Xiaoyu had to stay.

Xu Huaiyi expressed sympathy but left without looking back.

He went straight to Haitang Courtyard, where the lunch banquet was being served. It was appropriate to the season and pleasing to the eye.

They were divided into two groups, men and women. There were fewer people on the women's side, but more on the men's side, especially the children. When they got together, it was bound to be noisy. Even the adults, who came from all walks of life and were not from the same circle, would feel awkward if they sat at the same table to eat.

The young couple had thought about all this last night, so they arranged a buffet lunch today, which was casual and comfortable. On the long dining table were a variety of meat and vegetarian dishes, as well as a variety of exquisite pastries and fruits. There were also drinks and homemade milk tea for the children.

In addition, there is the highlight: roasted whole lamb.

The mutton that Xu Huaiyi asked someone to buy from the northwest was delicate and plump, without any fishy smell. When sprinkled with his secret seasoning, it was so fragrant that it could make people fall over.

Everyone takes their favorite food and finds people with whom they can chat to eat together. In this courtyard, there are crabapple flowers everywhere. The scenery is beautiful needless to say. Just put a table anywhere and the artistic conception and mood will be perfect. With delicious food and beautiful scenery, chatting with like-minded people, what's not to like?

Xu Huaiyi also put a lot of thought into arranging the tables. The locations they chose were quite clever, allowing for a good view while also ensuring a certain degree of privacy. There were also some decorations on the table top and around the table, so whether one was a civil official or a military general, or an older child or a younger child, there was always one that suited them all.

Everyone was delighted to see this, and at the same time, they were sincerely impressed by Xu Huaiyi's ingenuity and dedication.

The people in Xujia Village were the most relieved. They had originally been afraid of bringing shame to Xu Huaiyi, so they all wanted to just hide in the house and eat. When they were invited over, they were still very nervous, but when they saw this arrangement, they were not so nervous anymore.

As the host, Xu Huaiyi always had to say a few polite words before the meal began. This time he had no guilty conscience and expressed his gratitude to the guests openly. He then drank a full glass of wine as a sign of respect before explaining the way of dining. Everyone else thought this way of dining was very special, especially the children. Looking at the table full of dishes, most of which were delicacies they had never seen before, they had been eager to try some.

When they started to choose dishes with their plates, Xu Huaiyi introduced them to everyone from time to time, and personally took a knife to cut up the whole roasted lamb. Others smelled such a strong and overbearing aroma, and even though their appetites were stimulated, they still kept their status in mind. His classmates were more relaxed, especially Zhao Sanyou, who held a piece of crispy and tender roasted ribs and ate with relish. He didn't even notice that his son kept winking at him out of greed.

Xu Huaiyi smiled and asked the children to line up according to their height and come to him one by one to get the roasted lamb. There would be enough for everyone.

When the children put the food in their mouths, their eyes lit up with excitement. Which child can resist the delicious barbecue?

After tasting it, Su Zhe quietly asked him, "Isn't this the secret recipe you prepared?"

Xu Huaiyi nodded. "How does it taste?"

Su Zhe gave a thumbs up without hesitation, "This is the most delicious roast lamb I have ever eaten, no doubt about it."

Xu Huaiyi grinned, "As long as you like it, you can eat as much as you want today. I bought several sheep."

Su Zhe asked tentatively, "Have you ever thought about selling the secret recipe? Or how about we work together to launch this dish in the club?"

Xu Huaiyi shook his head. "No need to buy it. If you want to know, I'll tell you. However, it's useless for you to know the secret recipe. You can't copy it."

Su Zhe was puzzled, "Why?"

Xu Huaiyi explained, "Because there are several seasonings in the recipe that are not sold outside."