The ruffians were all riled up upon hearing that prestigious guests were coming, clamoring, "Huzi, who are the guests? Could it be from the stronghold..."
Huzi's face darkened as he interrupted the ruffians, "The identity of the guests is different from ours. Show some respect, all of you. Don't ask questions that you shouldn't ask. If you offend the guests, even I won't be able to save you."
The ruffians immediately clammed up upon hearing this, daring not to question further.
Niu Zi scolded them, thinking they were embarrassing, "Hurry up and get ready. When the guests arrive, everyone better be smart about it—entertain them well, and don't disgrace us brothers."
"Yes, yes, yes," the ruffians complied as they grabbed torches and went into the kitchen to busily prepare, getting ready to butcher chickens and pigs for the feast.
Huzi and Niu Zi left, with Mangzi and the others wanting to follow but were stopped by Huzi.
