"Please, Manager Niu, lead the way!" Gu Chengyu observed that both Gu Wanhua and the others were somewhat exhausted, suggesting they first take a rest in their rooms before having dinner.
"Dear wife, come out and greet the guests; I will lead the esteemed guests to their rooms!" Manager Niu instructed towards the back yard.
"Hey! I'm coming!" A crisp voice echoed from the back yard, sounding like a bright-spirited woman.
"Manager Niu! How come you're allowing your wife out today? Haven't you been keeping her hidden carefully all this time?" A man sipping his drink lifted his head and jokingly teased Manager Niu.
"Isn't it because we have distinguished guests?" Another man chimed in.
"Ah! You gentlemen are regulars here! Feel free and at ease; these guests are new here, so I must attend to them! Please don't make fun of me!" Manager Niu clasped his hands towards the diners, expressing his apology.
