Transmigrated as A Farm Girl Making Her Family Rich-Chapter 258 - 245 Won’t You Take a Look?

The little pageboy, who had been waiting at the main gate, saw the approach of the Meng family as well as the Ye family in the distance, yet he did not come forward to greet them.

Noticing the Ye family hesitating to enter and stopping out front, he guessed they probably didn’t dare to bring their ox cart in, thinking that whatever was on it could not be carried inside.

Meng Zhaojun had just stepped down from her carriage when she saw Tang Shunyan’s little pageboy rush towards their horses, going inside. She assumed he went to inform Tang Shun that they had arrived.

The arrival of the Meng family was, of course, managed by a specialized housekeeper who led them into the main reception hall to meet the hosts first.

The little pageboy hurried to find Tang Shun as his first task, dashing into the main reception hall. The guests of import were allowed to be seated there and received gifts.

The conversation soon started with various topics. Besides praising Tang Shun for his good looks and intelligence, they subtly brought up their own descendants.

Some who hadn’t received an invitation left after presenting their gifts, and the hosts did not insist on keeping them. A small part of the invitees, however, resulted in such a sizable gift-bearing procession.

It wasn’t that the Tang Family members lacked manners, nor that just anyone who brought gifts was qualified to dine at the banquet.

The little pageboy rushed in, careful not to shout, and approached the young Master Tang, whispering into Tang Shun’s ear:

"Young Master Tang, the Ye family has arrived; they’ve stopped at the frontmost side of the road. It seems they have gifts that are difficult to bring in."

Tang Shun had been eagerly anticipating the arrival of the Ye family, and even more so the gifts they were bringing.

Previously, the Junior Housekeeper had confided to him that Hongji had secretly taken some scrap wood from the factory, reportedly to carve it into gifts.

As for the items carved by Hongji, this uncle, he had little interest in them—the most appealing for him was the imagination of Ru Mei, that little girl, and the gift she had handcrafted for him.

Tang Shun stood up, but refrained from running out rashly; he was the center of attention today and had to inform his elders if he were to go out.

First, he spoke to his grandmother: "Grandmother, wet nurse, their family has arrived."

Madam Tang smiled and nodded. Her grandson had always valued their family so much, she would not dismiss the courtesy:

"Oh, have someone invite them in."

Lady Tang heard her son’s words and curled her lip, revealing a sarcastic smile. That family, amidst so many luxurious guests, surely felt embarrassed to come in, didn’t they?

Tsk tsk, they do have a bit of self-awareness, knowing shame. Relying on the attention her son gives them, of course, they dared to come to the entire banquet.

Ashamed to bring in their gifts and yet hoping her son would personally go to welcome them?

In the reception hall, those with keen ears overheard this; many had not seen the Ye family, and there were rumors that the Ye family must possess some magic that made the Tang Family pay them such attention.

Those who had met the Ye family believed that the Tang Family’s regard was not just due to the mystery of this family. This family, having risen from peasants to a wealthy household, must have something exceptional about them. No one dared to underestimate a family that could get the Tang Family’s respect despite having emerged from peasantry.

Lady Tang chuckled softly at this moment and said, "Shunyan, listen to your grandmother. You’re the star today—there are many who want to meet you!"

Tang Shun had no choice but to heed this advice. If he wanted to see the Ye family and show them his regard, he could only instruct the pageboy to escort some people to invite the Ye family in and also to help carry the Ye family’s gifts inside.

The little pageboy, upon receiving this command and using his special privilege, led a group of guards and maids swiftly out to welcome the Ye family.

As they happened to pass by the Meng family, they indeed bowed their heads in a salute before hurrying out.

The other members of the Meng family paid little attention to the pageboy and his retinue, except for one who intently watched the backs of the departing group, her eyes revealing a hint of anger, with expressions on her face that her mother failed to notice.

At that moment, Mrs. Meng’s thoughts and gaze were fixed on the people passing by.

Some she didn’t recognize, and others she did, passed by her without daring to look up, making way for her.

Meng Zhaojun, accompanied by her maid, hastened to catch up with her mother. Now was not the time to be angry, especially once they reached the main reception hall.

Upon their arrival, someone went ahead to report, and as they entered, all but the hosts stood up from their seats, with someone offering them chairs.