He sat down at the table again, spread out the gift book, held the brush in his hand, and looked apprehensively at the door from time to time.

Seeing that the auspicious time has come, but no guests have arrived, the firecrackers have been released, according to the southern custom, hearing the sound of firecrackers, it means that the host has prepared a feast, go to the seat, and it is time to start the feast.

However, apart from some neighbors in the vicinity, there were no other faces except those who had come when the house was being built earlier, which also made Chen Mu feel a little worried.

Song Zhenshu was not polite, and after visiting Lin Wen and Yang Yuning, she did not sit down, but accompanied Chen Mu and greeted guests at the door.

Seeing this scene, Yang Yuning was also a little anxious, and said to Chen Mu: "Could it be that you wrote the wrong time on the invitation?" ”

Chen Mu also smiled bitterly: "I've checked it a few times......"

This sentence also exposed his nervousness, but he didn't care about it, this was his first time as the master, and nervousness was inevitable.

Lin Wen teased on the side: "This place has had bad luck......

He wanted to say that there had been a murder here, which involved a lawsuit, and Chen Mu's identity was unclear, so people should not want to come and get involved.

But today is the completion of the new house, and this is too harsh, and halfway through it, even he himself realizes that he has lost his words.

Although Chen Mu didn't say anything, Song Zhenshu said on the side: "Lin Wen, you are a student of Liuyang, how can you be superstitious about this, today is auspicious, don't say some shady things, if your father hears it, I will have to talk about you again." ”

Lin Sheng came a little later than Song Zhenshu, but he was dressed very magnificently and solemnly, and others didn't know it, and thought that his son was going to marry.

He has always cared for Chen Mu, and now that Chen Mu's new residence has been completed, he will be the head of the family in the future, and he is also excited in his heart.

At this time, he was also busy, for this kind of thing, he had always left it to his family to do, but here in Chen Mu, he did it himself, and he had to look at everything and check and fill in the gaps.

Lin Wen's words are indeed a bit excessive, whether they are pleasing or not, this is the eternal pain in Chen Mu's heart, Chen Mu is finally no longer immersed in grief, why bother mentioning it again?

Lin Wen is different from Chen Mu after all, he is a person who stays abroad, accepts new ideas, and many times he has something to say, and there is no taboo, just like he can unabashedly dislike and disaccept Chen Mu.

As soon as Song Zhenshu's words fell, Lin Wen was about to speak, but he was kicked on the back of his buttocks, and he almost fell forward!

"Is that anything you can say? What day is today, your mouth is underwhelming! ”

Lin Sheng didn't know when he had already appeared behind them, and when he raised his hand, he was about to slap his son's mouth!

Lin Wenben had a stiff relationship with his father because his father was an old feudal, especially after staying abroad, he looked down on his father's old-fashioned thinking and style.

Unexpectedly, his father kicked him in public, and immediately said: "You dare to kick me!" ”

Lin Sheng was also so angry that his old face turned red: "I'll kick you?" I'm still beating you believe it or not! ”

Seeing this, Sun Youlin hurriedly stopped Lin Sheng: "Third master, today is a day of great joy, don't be angry." ”

Chen Mu also stepped forward and said to Lin Sheng: "Qi Ye, the eldest brother is also fast-talking, in fact, he is right, although this house has been renovated, it is still the Chen family's house after all......"

When Lin Sheng heard this, his nose was also sour, and he glared at Lin Wen viciously, and he comforted Chen Mulai.

"Don't be discouraged, now you have to set up your own door, today is the first step, it will only get better and better in the future, you have to believe that you are!"

Chen Mu also stretched his brows and nodded vigorously at Lin Sheng.

Lin Wen actually realized that he had said the wrong thing from the beginning, and at this time, he also took a step back with Yang Yuning, hid behind, and stopped talking.

As soon as the car calmed down, I heard a shout outside: "A distinguished guest has arrived!" ”

Hearing this voice, Chen Mu was also overjoyed, and looked around, but saw two Western-style carriages driving slowly over.

Mr. and Mrs. Pruptiste and Mr. and Mrs. Baptiste came out of their respective carriages, and Mr. Baptiste wore a Chinese robe, and Prussian wore a scribe's shirt, and Mrs. Baptiste wore a pair of quarter-sleeves and a beige skirt underneath, which was supposed to be a modified skirt from Chinese dress.

She is tall and plump, even if she wears such simple and restrained Chinese women's clothes, she still shows a complete figure, although she can't wear the grace and thinness that a Han woman should have, but she has a wild charm.

Sun Youlin and the others inevitably frowned, because although they took care of Chen Mu's face and wore Chinese-style clothes, they could see at a glance that they were foreigners in the end.

Many people don't want to come to make friends because Chen Mu is involved with the government, and now they are involved with foreigners, but I am afraid that the martial arts people will not dare to come!

However, Chen Mu had already let go of his heart, and immediately walked up quickly, stroked his chest and saluted Prussian: "Hello, sir." ”

Seeing Prussian nodding with a smile, he greeted Mr. Baptiste: "Welcome, Mr. Baptiste." ”

Baptiste hugged Chen Mu affectionately and happily congratulated: "Congratulations, Chen, you finally have your own manor, oh, God bless, you will be better and better in the future." ”

"Thank you very much for coming!" Chen Mu also warmly welcomed.

Although Mrs. Baptiste wore Chinese-style clothes, she couldn't learn to be restrained, especially after seeing Chen Mu, even if she hugged her and gave Chen Mu a veneer salute, she looked like she was kissing Chen Mu's face.

"My dear little one, you are finally going to grow up and have your own home."

After all, everyone was watching, and Chen Mu was also blushing and hot, but he was still moved by Mrs. Baptiste's true temperament.

"Madam, in the Qing Kingdom, such etiquette is easy to misunderstand......" Chen Mu also joked sarcastically.

Mrs. Baptiste covered her mouth and laughed: "Oh, you look so cute, my husband is by his side, and he will not be jealous, let alone misunderstood." ”

"Besides, if you are happy, why care about what others think, they are not your parents, nor your partner, and they will not bring you any benefits, why should you care what they think of you?"

When Mrs. Baptiste said this, Chen Mu was unable to refute it, but at this time, it was Song Zhenshu who walked up and said to Mrs. Baptiste.

"The truth is true, but Chen is a young man and has not yet married, in this case, no girl will dare to marry him in the future."

When Mrs. Baptiste saw it, she also showed a stunned look: "Miss Lin, why are you here?" ”

The Song family advocates Western learning, the children of the Song family all study abroad, and Song Zhenshu often goes in and out of Western social circles, so it is not surprising that Mrs. Baptiste recognizes it.

Song Zhenshu lifted the hem of her skirt slightly and saluted Mrs. Baptiste, who also hurriedly returned the salute, quite ladylike.

"Chen's brother and I were students at the same time, and Chen took me to meet Isabella, which is a good friend, and of course I want to attend his banquet."

Song Zhenshu is full of atmosphere, straightforward but generous, well-dressed, generous, and polite, which really makes people can't find any fault.

"Oh, I see, I didn't expect you to be good friends, even if that's the case, Miss Song is still afraid that Chen won't be able to get a girlfriend?" When Mrs. Baptiste said this, she lowered her voice, as if a pair of best friends were whispering.

Song Zhenshu didn't seem to know what the blush was, and laughed: "Madame saw something again?" The women's instincts to listen to scandals are even sharper than those of hungry wolves foraging for food. ”

Mrs. Baptiste also laughed when she heard Song Zhenshu's ambiguous answer, and the two didn't know what to say.

It is also thanks to Song Zhenshu's presence, otherwise Chen Mu would have snubbed Mrs. Baptiste.

Prussian is a China expert, and he is also very clear about Chen Mu's affairs, and he understands Chen Mu's situation at this time, so he immediately said to Chen Mu.

"Let's just come over and have a good time, sit for a while and leave, you can find a quieter place."

Chen Mu is also warm-hearted, the so-called quiet place is to hide people's eyes and ears, this old priest is well versed in the Qing people's set of communication rules, and understands and understands Chen Mu's difficulties better.

Chen Mu also understood his intentions, but Chen Mu didn't want to do it.

"Priest, you are a China expert, you should know that in our place, if you treat guests like this, you will be ridiculed, you are my teacher and my friend, if I treat you like this, how can I face my heart?"

Prussian also nodded with satisfaction: "Chen, you have really grown up." ”

Chen Mu also smiled abruptly, and invited Prussian and Baptiste in, as soon as they sat down, Pu Wu and his son came to the front with some Tan family, but they were a little melancholy.

They are barefoot on weekdays, but they are wearing cropped pants at this time, but they are all wearing shoes, and it can be seen that the shoes do not fit very well, so they should be borrowed.

They used bamboo baskets to hold the seafood, which was a congratulatory gift, and they smelled a fishy smell from afar.

Seeing that they hesitated and hesitated, as if they didn't want to dirty Chen Mu's territory, Chen Mu's heart was warm and sour, and he immediately greeted him.

"Fifth uncle, I'm very happy that you can come, why do you still bring so many things."

Chen Mu knew that these catches were their source of livelihood, and if it was on weekdays, Chen Mu would not accept it.

But today is different, if you don't accept it, you will dislike it, and it will hurt their hearts.

So Chen Mu took the initiative to lift the fish basket, and couldn't help but welcome Pu Wu and the others in.

Chen Mu didn't need a lion dance, the brand-new dress was worn on his body, his figure was as tall as a gun, thin as a bamboo, and the sense of distance was so spontaneous, which was also the reason why Pu Wu and the others hesitated.

But Chen Mu is so close now, they finally know that Chen Mu is still that simple child!

This car was about to say some heart-wrenching words, and in the distance of the road in front of the door, a team of carriages and horses rumbled over!

The head of the horse was covered with a black curtain, and the grating of the iron cage could be seen under the curtain, and there was still shiny slime flowing on the iron bar, and there was a faint roar of fierce beasts!

What surprised Chen Mu even more was that the Western-style carriage in front of him was too familiar, it was actually the carriage of the consulate!

"Is it Isabella? She's not going to bring me a circus, is she? Chen Mu was also speechless for a while, but after careful observation, Chen Mu finally confirmed that the person who came was not Isabella!