Chapter 2646: Mission 32


    Editor:Henyee Trantions


    Ms. Wang couldn’t help but break into a radiant smile as sheid eyes on the approaching carriage.


    However, at this moment…


    Her life had surpassed even the joy she experienced when Third Yan was still present. How could she not revel in happiness and contentment?


    “Mom, everything is prepared; we canmence tomorrow,” Gu Chaoyan eximed, leaping down.


    “Alright, alright, alright,” Ms. Wang responded with sheer delight.


    The following day, those eager to showcase their culinary skills gathered. Upon their arrival, they beheld the Yan family’s carriage, sparking envy and admiration. Their thoughts already wandered to the day when they too could enter the city, following their family’s carriage.


    The Tian family had arrived early.


    Auntie Lianhua, Tian Jiu’s father, and his two robust brothers exuded an air of authority. Everyone treated them with respect, hesitant to provoke them.


    The midday banquet was on the verge ofmencing.<div>


    Attendees streamed in one after another.


    As the majority of vigers arrived, so did the Land Officer and individuals from the old house.


    Being locals, Gu Chaoyan had no intention of excluding them from the celebration. As long as they didn’t stir up trouble, they were wee to stay.


    Old Man Yan surveyed the scene with evident dissatisfaction.


    It seemed like he harbored intentions to disrupt the proceedings.


    The Land Officer shared a simr sentiment.


    Just as Old Man Yan was about to cause a scene, he abruptly halted his meal, fixing his gaze on the elderly figure.


    It appeared that Old Man Yan was gearing up to createplications.


    Then, several carriages approached Third Yan’s house. In that moment, Old Man Yan became an afterthought; all attention shifted to the neers. Spection ran wild about the identities of those arriving, given that only affluent individuals could afford such grand carriages.


    As the carriages came to a halt, figures emerged.


    Manager Lin of the Lin Family’s pharmacy descended first, apanied by the county magistrate and a young man.


    Manager Lin was familiar to many, and the county magistrate was a recognizable figure, appearing annually in official portraits. However, the identity of the young man puzzled several attendees, particrly the women.


    “Who are they? They seem quite well-off,” murmured some Eight Trigrams women.


    “County Magistrate, who’s the young man?” inquired some men in quivering voices. This was the county magistrate— an unprecedented proximity for them.


    “Oh my god,” eximed a few, startled enough to lose their bnce and topple off their stools.


    Those who fell quickly scrambled to their feet, eager to kneel. However, the county magistrate gestured to dispense with the formal bow.


    Most present were ordinary vigers, with the Land Officer holding the highest local office. He promptly stood, eager to make a favorable impression. “Sir, I’m Land Officer from the North Vige. Your presence is an honor…”


    Land Officer attempted to ingratiate himself, but a group of individuals strolled over and imed empty seats without acknowledging him. A wave of embarrassment washed over Land Officer.


    Despite the awkward situation, everyone recognized that the county magistrate had no familiarity with Land Officer and wasn’t inclined to extend any courtesy.<div>


    With the county magistrate in attendance, the atmosphere lost its festive vor. The collective difort stemmed not from reverence but from sheer intimidation.


    Who were they to dine with the county magistrate?


    Old Man Yan refrained from causing any further trouble.


    Some members of the Jiang family wished they had brought Schr Jiang along.<div>


    Gu Chaoyan emerged from the room and was taken aback by the presence of Manager Lin and the others.


    “Manager Lin, what brings you here?” Gu Chaoyan expressed her surprise, sensing an unusual level of humility from him.


    They hade to the vige for a banquet.


    “Coincidentally, I have a matter to discuss with you. The shop’s affairs have been settled. Moreover, there is something they wish to discuss with youter. Be prepared in theing days; you might have to make a trip to the capital. There are influential individuals in the capital highly impressed with your family’s herbs.”