After Shang Qichao and Bai Jinyu were seated, everyone else gradually took their seats.
Today was New Year's Day, and certain rules still had to be followed.
Shang Qichao sat at the head of the table, with Shang Family's eldest, second, and third on his left, and the ladies on his right, led by Bai Jinyu, followed by the three daughters-in-law.
Shang Jiangyu was originally going to sit behind Shen Chaoxi but was signaled by Shang Qichao to sit in front of Shang Jiang'an, next to him.
"It's your first time back this year, sit next to me. Next time we gather, you can sit next to your third sister-in-law," he said.
As the dining table was round, this arrangement placed Shen Chaoxi and Shang Jianghan next to each other.
The children weren't so particular. Once the adults were seated, they either chose to sit next to their dad or their mom.
Shang Sitian initially wanted to sit next to Shang Jiang'an but had to settle next to her mom when her aunt suddenly took the spot.