Chi Nuan stood up and served him a bowl too.
By this time, almost everyone had arrived.
The old steward and Steward Zhang counted the people together, and once they confirmed everyone was there, the old master stood up and said a few New Year's blessings, then everyone started eating.
Though it was a simple New Year's Eve dinner, it carried a sense of warmth.
Even the chef in the kitchen would cook for a while, then run out to take a few bites, cook for a while and then come out again, as if playing around, yet the dishes were still just as delicious.
The people working in the old estate had been with the old master for at least four or five years, so they were all long-timers. Though usually careful and steady at work, at this time, everyone seemed to relax, laughing and chatting more freely than usual.
They would even come over to toast the old master, Lu Zhan, and Chi Nuan.
The old master was very enthusiastic, responding to each person's toast with tea instead of wine.
