As evening fell, Luis slowly arrived at the bar with his wife. The backyard of the bar was already bustling with activity.
The barbecue restaurant on the third floor, which served late-night snacks, was free during dinner time, making it the natural venue for tonight's banquet.
Father-in-law Arthur and Darlan shared a common trait: they were both traditional, rigid, and deeply concerned with face. With their son and son-in-law launching such a significant business, asking them to keep quiet and low-key would be worse than killing them.
So, after Old Bard and Arthur discussed it, they decided they should at least host a banquet to invite close relatives and friends.
Even if it wasn't a grand celebration, it had to be somewhat presentable. They wouldn't accept monetary gifts; it was just about treating everyone to a lively gathering.
