"Let's go!" Without saying much, Lao Xu saw that the surveillance camera in the dark had turned and was pointed at him.
This is a signal that our actions have attracted the attention of people in the dark.
In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, Lao Xu asked everyone to leave the scene of the incident.
Of course, they did not return directly to their residence, which would be self-defeating.
Lao Xu and others did not go downstairs, but continued to stroll upstairs.
Not only did he stroll around, but he also criticized the little man's ignorance and lack of understanding, intentionally or unintentionally.
After finishing this big show, Lao Xu and others went downstairs and returned to the house.
After entering the house, the three of them washed up one after another, and then gathered in the bedroom.
No one spoke, no one moved, and the room fell into dead silence.
Obviously, what I saw just now has affected everyone's thoughts.
Time passed by minute by minute, and soon it was noon.
Glancing at the clock in the room, Old Xu Kankan got up from the bed: "Let's go, let's eat."
You can't always ask someone to remind you, so this time the advance trio consciously went to the restaurant on their own.
But he was stopped by someone halfway. Yes, this person was still an old woman.
"Auntie, what's the matter?" Hu Xiaodong asked with a smile.
The old woman smiled innocently: "Look at you kid, why are you so reserved every time you see me? Am I so annoying?"
After hearing the woman's words, Hu Xiaodong quickly waved his hands in denial: "Oh, no, no, no, auntie, look at what you said, you are so kind and take such good care of us, we...hehe, how could we bother you. I didn’t stop you to stop us because I thought something was wrong.”
"You're really right."
"ah?"
"Here we have a welcoming ceremony for new members. I'm here to take you to a big dinner." The woman's face was filled with joy.
Hu Xiaodong was taken aback for a moment, and then shied away: "Hey, Auntie, let's forget about the welcome ceremony. We eat well here, there is no need to be extravagant and wasteful. Besides, we didn't do anything for the manor, we just eat and drink for free. One day is already embarrassing enough, how could I..."
"No, no, what you said is wrong! I said that everything must be done according to the rules here. Without rules, there is no rule. The welcome ceremony for the new members is also a rule set by us. The purpose is to make you form A concept of honor that integrates into a big family. The owner of the restaurant will also be attending today's meal, so don't say anything more and come with me quickly."
"Ah? The village owner is here too!?" They looked at each other with Xu Renjie and Huo Yuankai behind them.
This female village owner is like a dragon in the manor, but not the tail.
As for Lao Xu and others, they had basically never seen this woman again since the first time they had contact with her in Rumanor.
Now I heard that the latter wanted to receive him in person and have a dinner.
This treatment is no less than being received by a leader-level figure in a civilized society.
After hesitating for a moment, Hu Xiaodong realized that he was wrong and quickly said: "Oh, we have to hurry up. We can't ask the village owner to wait for us. Let's go. Auntie, please lead the way. Let's go there quickly."
Following the old woman, Hu Xiaodong and others walked to a private room at the back of the second floor.
Pushing the door open and entering, the female owner of the village is already waiting for her.
"Master, I brought him here."
"Haha, sit down, don't be polite, just treat it as your own home."
He waved his hand to signal Lao Xu and others to sit down.
Hu Xiaodong politely thanked him, then pulled out the chair and sat down.
"Master of the village, you are so polite. We came here to seek refuge, and you are extremely grateful for your willingness to take us in. Now you even personally hold a banquet to welcome us. This... this is really flattering to us."
With many years of business experience, Hu Xiaodong didn't feel hesitant at all when talking about these polite words.
The owner of the manor smiled lightly and replied: "There is nothing to say that I am flattered. You are from the manor when you come. Let's serve the food."
The order was conveyed, the door of the room was opened, and plates of delicious food were served one after another.
It's said to be a big meal, but it's just that.
But compared to the big pot rice we have been eating these past few days, it is obviously much higher.
A plate of braised pork, a pot of bone soup, and a few plates of stir-fries made with fresh vegetables.
This kind of cooperation is undoubtedly a feast for the survivors who are trying to survive outside.
"Eat it, you're welcome!"
Of course he was not polite. Hu Xiaodong brought him a piece of braised pork without saying a word.
"How is it? Is this meat good?" the owner asked with a smile.
Hu Xiaodong chewed two mouthfuls and praised them: "It's not bad, it's oily but not greasy. I haven't eaten such smooth and tender braised pork in a long time."
Another round of bragging and politeness.
Hearing this, the owner of the village nodded with satisfaction: "You guys should eat too. This is specially made by our chef. Eat it while it's hot. It won't have the same texture when it's cold."
The owner of the village greeted him warmly. Huo Yuankai and Lao Xu couldn't resist, so they each picked up a piece and threw it into their mouths.
"Hey, Auntie, please sit down too." Seeing that the old woman was standing behind and not taking her seat, Hu Xiaodong said.
"Sit down, let's eat together." The owner then pointed to the chair and stool on the opposite side and followed suit.
After saying this, the old woman nodded her thanks, walked to the designated position, pulled up a stool and sat down.
Good guy, seeing this scene, Lao Xu and others learned the majesty of the village owner.
This place is really based on seniority. Even if you are having a meal, the owner of the restaurant is present and you cannot sit down without permission.
"Master, is this room being renovated?" Lao Xu said for no reason.
Hu Xiaodong turned his head inexplicably and gave him a confused look.
Old Xu looked up at the sky and pointed to the top.
Hu Xiaodong moved his eyes and saw that there was a huge black curtain above his head.
No wonder I felt a little depressed when I entered the house just now.
"You are right. This room was originally planned to be renovated, but it has been delayed since the end of the world."
"Ah, that's it." Lao Xu nodded thoughtfully.
During the entire meal, the two parties chatted at various times.
Because he knew that the owner of the village had a special status in the manor, Hu Xiaodong did not dare to gossip.
You can only follow what the other person says and answer carefully.
After just eating like this for a while, the village owner suddenly changed the subject and asked, "I heard from the guard that you went upstairs this morning?"
"Uh..." Something was wrong in his heart. Hu Xiaodong didn't dare to lie, so he replied truthfully: "Yes."
But then he added cautiously: "We went up here to get familiar with the environment. There is nothing we can do about it, it's too big here."
"Indeed, it's good to get familiar with it. You should have encountered some things."
The words were ambiguous, but Lao Xu and others were not stupid, and everyone knew what the village owner was implying.
Hu Xiaodong stopped holding the bowl and chopsticks and replied honestly: "Yes, when we went up, we happened to encounter the guards escorting the fugitive from last night."
"Well, then you can tell me, what do you think of that person?" Raising his head slightly, the owner of the village focused on Hu Xiaodong. (To be continued.)
