Meanwhile, Mr. Shen and Mr. Shi were teaming up to complain about how Shen Weimin was restricting their drinking, criticizing him for being so disrespectful. They even tried to get Old Mrs. Shen to take their side.
Shen Weimin, on his way to Baizigou to deliver some freshly fried food, was also telling Xu Changqing about the three of them. Though they weren't chatting inside, they hadn't gone far from the front door.
They were standing on a small slope in the open area just outside the Xu family's main gate. From this slightly elevated spot, they had a much clearer view than from anywhere else near the gate. They could see anyone approaching the house from the roads ahead and also spot anyone leaving their own courtyard. Besides the back hill, it was the best place to chat.
