Early that morning, Wei Shoucheng and his wife were already standing at the entrance to the private room, poised to receive their guests.
Fanxing was one of Dongning Cheng’s most upscale hotels. It was ruinously expensive, but no one could fault its impeccable service or the sublime quality of its food. To host a banquet here celebrating their son becoming an Chaofanzhe was a powerful statement about their family’s rising prestige.
“Uncle
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