"Happy birthday, Grandmaster Zhou!"

"You don't look 80 years old at all, Grandmaster Zhou! With you as the patriarch, the family's future is bright!"

"Your descendants are all accomplished individuals. You're so lucky, Grandmaster Zhou!"

The guests from all around stood up and offered their birthday wishes as well as lavish gifts to Grandmaster Zhou.

Even though the Zhou family was on the decline in recent years, Grandmaster Zhou was nonetheless an influential figure with friends in high places, including many of the elites in Yenching. That was why he received many gifts.

"My friends, thank you for attending the gathering." Grandmaster Zhou was dressed in a red suit. He held a walking stick with a carved dragon head, and several descendants helped him walk among the guests.


Even though he was nodding humbly, the smugness and pride in his eyes were palpable.

Not many old people of his age in Yenching commanded this level of influence and authority.

Grandmaster Zhou sat at the highest and most respected seat in the banquet hall. Zhou Yang, Zhou Lie, and the other descendants all stood up.

"Where's Yao? Is he still at the front gate welcoming the guests? Get him here. I want him to sit by my side. He needs a break," Grandmaster Zhou said after scanning the hall for Zhou Yao. He wanted Zhou Yao to sit at the second-most important seat next to him.

That made the other descendants look envious.

The Zhou family was an extensive one with many rules and traditions. Only those from the older generation and those with major contributions to the family deserved to sit in the banquet hall. Zhou Yao was only in his twenties, yet he was able to sit next to Grandmaster Zhou. It was obvious how important he was.

Other descendants of his age could only sit at increasing distances according to their ability. Those who were not as capable were seated farther away, and Chu Feng and Zhou Ying's seats were near the garden, where the servants' tables were.

"Grandfather, I think all the guests are almost here. Shall we begin the banquet?" Zhou Yao said, assuming the status of the host.

Grandmaster Zhou nodded slightly. Zhou Yang and Zhou Wen also agreed to start the banquet.

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