This makes it difficult for him to maintain his reputation outside in the future.

Once the Zhuang Family spreads the word about how he was treated today.

Will people think he isn’t well regarded by the Zhao Family and doesn’t have a high status there from now on?

Then, in future business dealings, who would show him any respect or fear him?

Ever since he started in business, all his partners have held him in great respect and awe.

All because of the Zhao Family.

So, negotiating business deals rarely requires much effort from him.

It’s nearly always people flattering him and presenting deals on a silver platter.

Once that respect is gone, where will the convenience in negotiations be?

Zhao Dingye never expected that, despite what he said, the old man would show no regard for him at all.

He heard the old man snort coldly and say, "We appreciate Miss Zhuang’s intentions."

"If it were any other time, we wouldn’t be so impolite." The old man stated first.

Blocking any criticisms of him being impolite ahead of time.

Zhuang Mingyan: "..."

What is left for her to say now?

Besides, she doesn’t dare accuse them of being impolite.

She really doesn’t have the guts.

"It’s just that today isn’t suitable," the old man said, "Today is a family banquet, we don’t entertain outsiders today."

The old man spoke plainly and without pleasantries.

After all, the old man feels he can afford to be unreasonable.

Faced with someone wanting to disturb others’ families and hinder their relationships, why speak reason to them?

Moreover, the old man is already so old, shouldn’t he be allowed to speak his mind?

Even if Zhuang Mingyan later accuses him of using age as an excuse, he’s unfazed.

He will indeed use age as an excuse.

He will rely on his age to speak freely.

He relies on the fact that no matter what he says, Zhuang Mingyan won’t dare to retort.

"Even outsiders know that during our family banquets, we don’t accept disturbances from anyone," the old man said coldly.

"Miss Zhuang, you came unannounced, without notifying us, causing quite an unexpected situation," the old man said bluntly.

"This time, it’s our oversight, unable to host you properly." By the end, the old man returned to a courteous manner.

Zhuang Mingyan: "..."

Chi Jingsi couldn’t care less. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

She has always been a bit temperamental.

And because her husband is the current head of the Zhao Family, and her son is the next head of the Zhao Family.

Chi Jingsi carries herself with much more esteem compared to Zhao Dingye.

Zhao Dingye is only the old man’s nephew, yet people still cautiously flatter him, proactively offering business.

Not to mention Chi Jingsi, the wife of the family head, and the family head’s mother.

So Chi Jingsi, she’s never been afraid of anyone!

At this moment, she deliberately said loudly, "Moreover, usually when visiting others, if you see the family gathered or other guests are present, you graciously and sensibly take your leave."

"Jing Si." The old lady beside her pretended to intervene.

If it weren’t for the situation inside the house being unseen from outside.

The old lady wasn’t genuinely reprimanding Chi Jingsi.

Have you seen anyone being scolded while the other party is smiling?

The old lady gave Chi Jingsi a thumbs up while smiling and acting earnestly to counsel her.

The acting skills are truly superb.

Moreover, the old lady deliberately called out "Jing Si" to let Zhuang Mingyan know that the words just now came straight from Zhao Gushen’s mother.