The gathering was a failure, yet from another perspective, it was also a success. Hou Niao had not approached to offer his congratulations from start to finish, instead observing from the sidelines amidst the crowd. Even though the two sisters had made their feelings clear, and there was no longer any risk of misunderstanding were he to strike up a conversation.
He still watched with a cold detachment, earning the admiration of Wang Daoist who was standing beside him.
This was a person of exceedingly firm will, whose attitude could not be swayed by anything, no matter what happened.
Everyone began to leave gradually, yet there was no one to accept returned congratulatory gifts.
"That's why I say, attending such events is really boring. In the end, you come away with nothing and become the subject of jokes," he said.
Wang Daoist sighed, "These two women possess a heart inclined towards the Dao, but it would be difficult to explain to their family, especially Xiao Qiang."