There was nothing much to say about the banquet. After all, there were too many guests, and the main purpose was to eat.
Lin Xiao sat quietly and ate quietly. After his grandfather left, he quietly left and went to the manor to attend the family banquet.
Naturally, only family members were qualified to attend the so-called family banquet. Furthermore, only the most direct descendants were allowed to enter. For example, the three uncles and their descendants, as well as the other direct descendants who came to celebrate the birthday. However, when Lin Xiao entered the living room, he was surprised to find that the woman who had stunned him was also there. She was whispering to his grandmother.
At the same time, he also noticed that there was an extremely handsome young man sitting on the other side of his grandmother. The most eye-catching thing about him was his pupils that were emitting a faint golden light. Lin Xiao immediately recognized that this man was called Lin Xu. He was the youngest son of his second uncle, Lin Zhanghong, and also the one he doted on the most. He was about the same age as Lin Xiao and seemed to be in his first year of high school.
However, he didn't study in Eastcalm City. Instead, he went directly to the provincial capital's One Middle School to study. It was unknown how strong he was now.
It was said that he wasn't the descendant of his second granduncle and his current wife, but the descendant of his second granduncle and a native goddess. As the direct descendant of two true gods, he was born with a phenomenon. After establishing his divine domain, he had four points of divinity. He was a true prodigy.
Such a true prodigy would be the center of attention no matter where he went. Even at this occasion, he was qualified to sit at the same table as his elders. It was enviable.
Lin Xiao realized that many of his cousins in the hall couldn't help but cast their gazes over when they were chatting. They would either look at Lin Xu or the woman.
"A fair and graceful woman is a gentleman's mate!"
It wasn't just them. Even the usually arrogant Lin Xu couldn't help but cast his gaze at Shen Yuexin. He seemed to be tempted.
Lin Xiao was no exception. He stood quietly in a corner and looked at her from time to time.
However, he didn't have any thoughts about it. He was just admiring it. In his previous life, as a veteran, he had always stared at beautiful women openly. He didn't steal glances like his other cousins.
He didn't know if it was because his undisguised gaze was too fierce, but Shen Yuexin noticed it and looked over. Her wine-red pupils stared at him for a long time. She wanted to make this boy feel ashamed and shrink back like before.
Unexpectedly, not only did the man not flinch, he even blinked his eyes.
Flirting with me?
That's not right. She noticed that the boy's eyes were clear and filled with pure admiration. They weren't as salty as some of the others. Her anger couldn't help but dissipate. She smiled and looked away.
Lin Xiao shrugged and retracted his gaze as well. He didn't continue to look. If he did, he would be acting like a rogue.
Just then, he heard the sound of an uncontrollable quarrel coming from the table two seats away by the window. When he listened carefully, the sound became softer again. He raised his head and saw his eldest cousin brother Lin Kun standing in front of the table, glaring angrily at the two of them …
Lin Xiao didn't know which branch of the family they were from. They were rarely seen and Lin Kun's girlfriend was sitting beside them.
This girl wasn't an ordinary girlfriend. She must have been approved by his uncle's family. Otherwise, he wouldn't have brought her to the family dinner.
Hearing their whispered quarrel, Lin Xiao understood the reason for the quarrel.
Lin Kun brought his girlfriend to sit here first. He didn't know if it was because their public display of affection or something else, but the two of them wanted to sit here for no reason. Hence, the quarrel started.
Unexpectedly, many people around them heard the quarrel, including the two brothers Lin Zhu and Lin Ye from his second uncle's family. However, they pretended not to hear it. They were facing the other side of the table. If it weren't for their frequent peeking, he would have thought that they didn't see it.
His eldest cousin sister Lin Wei and Lin Yue were chatting with other girls on the other side. They didn't notice that the young people in the other rooms were watching a good show.
Lin Xiao frowned. At this moment, one of the men pointed his finger at Lin Kun's chest in an insulting manner. He sighed, stood up, and strode over.
The footsteps made the man turn his head subconsciously. He saw Lin Xiao walking in front of him and staring at him without saying a word.
He carefully scanned Lin Xiao from head to toe and revealed a thoughtful expression. His eyes lit up as if he had remembered something. He said with a touch of disdain,
"Are you going to stand up for your cousin?"
Lin Xiao didn't answer him. He only said, "No, I'm just reminding you.
Are you sure you want to quarrel in front of so many elders and guests? "
"So what?"
The man subconsciously turned his head to look at the small hall. His grandfather and the others happened to be looking over. With the power of a high-level Demigod, they could hear even the smallest voice.
The man suddenly became weak. Even if it was just a normal glance without any expression, he really didn't dare to make a big deal out of it.
He glared at Lin Xiao fiercely and retreated with his companions.
"Is that Haolin's boy?"
His grandfather asked with a flash of approval in his eyes.
His father, who was sitting below, immediately stood up and answered,
"It's my son, Lin Xiao."
"That's right."
His eldest uncle and second uncle on the side raised their eyebrows slightly, but there was no expression in their eyes.
This was just a small episode. Not many people paid attention to it. Even his mother was busy with the secret competition between the aunts.
However, Shen Yuexin happened to notice it and gave him a special look.
Lin Kun looked at Lin Xiao with a complicated expression. He didn't expect that the one who stood up for him in the end would be this cousin that he had always looked down on in the past. The corners of his mouth moved a few times as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he didn't say anything. Instead, it was his girlfriend who thanked him.
After returning to their original position, about ten minutes later, they suddenly heard their eldest uncle's voice.
"Children, today is grandpa's birthday. Do you have anything to say to grandpa?"
This was the birthday celebration. It was also the opportunity for the younger generation to show their faces in front of grandpa. If they performed well, they would generally be rewarded.
The first one to take the responsibility was Lin Kun, the eldest son of the eldest uncle. He came forward with an exquisite gift box with his girlfriend. After a series of meaningless congratulatory words, they each received a red envelope from grandpa in return.
Then the two sons of the second uncle came forward to congratulate him together and also received a red envelope each.
Finally, it was Lin Xiao's turn. He came forward with the gift box prepared by his mother and bowed respectfully.
"Grandpa, I wish you to be as young as the sun and the moon!"
The congratulatory words were all found on the Internet. There was nothing new about them. Grandpa didn't want to listen to them. It was mainly a formality.
Grandpa looked at Lin Xiao with a face full of surprise. After hearing it, he nodded and suddenly asked,
"I remember you just graduated from high school. How are your grades?"
"Top three in the grade."
"Well, not bad!"
Grandpa nodded, took out a red envelope from his arms and handed it over, saying,
"Work hard. The future of the family depends on you."
"Thank you, grandpa!"
Next, the young people of other branches came together to congratulate Grandpa. After all the young people finished, Shen Yuexin, who was sitting next to grandma, also stood up. Lin Xu also stood up. Shen Yuexin glanced at him. He smiled slightly and said,
"It just so happens that I want to celebrate granduncle's birthday on behalf of my mother and father. Do you want to join me?"
Shen Yuexin hesitated for a moment and didn't refuse. Lin Xu was secretly happy and stepped forward to stand with her. A handsome man and a beautiful woman, they looked very well-matched. Lin Xiao obviously felt the envy of his cousins around him.
Shen Yuexin presented her gift and said in a crisp voice,
"Aunt Yuexin, I wish that grandpa will be as eternal as the moon, as rising as the sun, as long as the Nanshan Mountain, as long as the Qian Qian, and as luxuriant as the pine and cypress.
"Lin Xu wishes that the tree of life will be evergreen, the water of life will flow forever, health and happiness, and the splendor of spring will bloom forever!"
"Good!"
Grandpa was very happy to take the gifts from the two people, and handed out a red envelope to each of them. He said to Shen Yuexin,
"When you go back, say hello to Grandpa for me."
"Yuexin will definitely bring it to him."
When he looked at Lin Xu, he paused for a moment and glanced at his juniors. A trace of disappointment flashed through his eyes, and he said to him with a smile,
"I heard that when you were in One Middle School in the provincial capital …"
After saying a few words, grandpa suddenly paused and looked out of the room. When everyone was puzzled, they suddenly heard a deafening noise from the sky, followed by a huge noise outside the door. Lin Xiao happened to be sitting by the window and looking out. He saw that a huge golden vortex had appeared in the sky outside the manor, and a steady stream of golden light was gushing out of it.
After a short while, golden streamers flew out of it and quickly condensed into a distorted lower body that was connected to the vortex. The upper body was a huge human body, and its whole body was blooming with blue light. It looked like the legendary Genie of Lamp.
As soon as the Genie of Lamp appeared, a strong pressure fell from the sky. Lin Xiao held the table with a horrified face. It turned out to be the real body of a Demigod.
After the Demigod appeared, two dazzling golden lights burst out from his eyes and swept across the manor. He quickly flew down to the manor and stood in the air above the manor.
At this time, everyone in the hall was shocked by this change. Grandpa, surrounded by the crowd, went to the door and looked at the Genie of Lamp in the air. He sensed that this was a Genie of Lamp that was not inferior to a high-level Demigod.
Everyone looked at the Genie of Lamp in surprise and doubt, but only Lin Xu looked normal. He glanced at Shen Yuexin, who was not far away, and the corner of his mouth was slightly raised, showing a faint smile on his face.
At this time, Eldest Uncle walked out from the crowd and saluted the Genie of Lamp in the air like a Genie of Lamp.
"This is the Lin Family Fort. May I know who you are?"
The Genie of Lamp did not answer his question. Instead, he glanced at everyone who showed up and said without answering the question.
"Federal citizen Lin Xu, citizen number TXWD 544157 * * * * *, you have a mail delivered, please check it!"
Everyone looked at Lin Xu in unison. He walked out in front of everyone with a calm face and asked,
"Where did you send it from?"
"Sender — Official signature: Huaxia District Super Freshman Summer Camp Committee!"
The Genie of Lamp pointed with his finger, and a white light flew out and landed in Lin Xu's hand, revealing an A4 size card. It looked exquisite and gorgeous on the surface of the card.
"Wow!"
The crowd was suddenly in an uproar. Many guests who had not left gathered around and looked at the exquisite card in Lin Xu's hand in shock. A middle-aged man wearing glasses said excitedly,
"I recognize it. That's the invitation letter of the Super Freshman Summer Camp. He actually got the invitation letter of the Super Freshman Summer Camp."
"Oh my god, isn't that the top-notch freshmen event jointly organized by the five super academies and 133 key academies in the Huaxia region? There are only 1,000 spots for each batch. Once you have an outstanding performance, you will directly be specially recruited by the various top-notch academies. It's equivalent to directly falling through the dragon gate and soaring into the sky."
"It's amazing. It seems that the first person of this generation of the Lin Family is him."
"The generation before him was Second Master, and this generation is him. Both father and son generations are heroes. It's amazing."
All kinds of whispers sounded in the manor. Grandpa's face did not look good. Although these words were whispered, how could he not hear them?
However, when he looked at Lin Xu, who had an extraordinary aura, and then looked at his own descendant, he sighed in disappointment.
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