The week went by in a flash, with the preparations and cultivation being the main time-consuming activities.
All the ladies liked the cream Paul prepared, so he and Rina made more than sixty bottles of the thing.
Additionally, he also made a billiard table, which everyone loved as soon as the rules were explained, and Anna had the first game against Irine, who turned out to be an excellent player.
-It's all thanks to the business connections I had on earth.
You would not believe how many deals were made in clubs, billiard bars, and so on.
She explained after defeating Anna with ease.
The ladies also helped to prepare their mansion to welcome the guests, mainly by cleaning everything up and going shopping when they discovered that something was lacking.
Irine, of course, made even more swimsuits for both men and women since they expected more guests than the last time.
Soon the day arrived, and just as they expected, many guests were arriving, with Xiao Han, Xiao Su, and Liu Lili being the first ones to come.
-What happened to all of you?
Su asked, sensing that all the ladies were at the fourth stage of cultivation, and Anna was already at the Soul refinement stage.
Paul told her that they were way stronger now, but this was absurd.
-What did you expect after a month of seclusion?
Anna asked, amused by her friend's shocked expression.
-I certainly didn't expect to be left in the dust by everyone here.
Su answered, still barely believing what she was sensing.
-Calm down,Su.
Liu Lili giggled at her daughter's reaction.
-Fei Fei explained it to us a long time ago, so it's normal for everyone to become so strong in a short period of time.
She reminded her daughter.
-Yeah, but this progress makes me question my cultivation method.
Su said, unable to hide her envy.
As they were chatting, more and more guests arrived, and all of them were stunned at Paul's and his ladies' progress.
Paul was not surprised by this in the least, since in his previous timeline it took him a full decade to reach the fourth stage, and now he was already approaching the eighth stage, while it was not even a year since he was sent to this world, this time around.
After the province lord's family, the city lord's family arrived, and to everyone's surprise, there was a young man Lia and Nia recognized, and they were not that happy to see him again.
-Lord Marshal, Lady Nia, Lady Lia, I apologize for my previous behavior and ask for your forgiveness.
Luo Kang said, bowing his head before them.
He managed to convince his family to let him tag along with them.
The main reason was that during his house arrest, he really did reflect on his actions and wanted to apologize.
-I see that the time you spent locked up didn't go to waste.
Paul said with a smile, seeing the young man's sincerity.
It was evident that it was not easy for Luo Kang to ask for forgiveness.
-Since this is the case, I'll forgive you, but try to think a bit more before you do something like that again.
He said, and both Lia and Nia also forgave him, seeing how much the arrogant young man had changed.
-Thank you.
Lou Kang said with relief in his voice.
-We also thank you for forgiving him.
Lou Feng and Luo Mo said, standing behind the young man.
-Don't mention it, he earned it.
Paul smiled.
If the young man didn't change his ways or was insincere in his apology, there was no way he would have forgiven him.
-Come inside and make yourselves at home.
He added, not wanting to hold back the other arriving guests, and there were many, since Liu Lili had invited a lot of her friends, and Xiao Han did the same.
They had previously told many of them about their relaxing visit to Paul's mansion, so many people wanted to experience it themselves.
The next to arrive were Cai Mei and Cai Xuan, whom Paul last saw at a banquet, and there was a third woman with them who looked like the older version of Cai Xuan.
-Welcome to my humble house.
Paul greeted them.
-Thank you, it's great to see you again.
Cai Mei smiled.
She liked this young man, since he was never arrogant like many other young masters she knew.
-Allow me to introduce my older sister, Cai Lin.
She said, pointing at the woman with her.
-It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.
Paul bowed slightly with a smile.
-Likewise, and I'd like to thank you for saving my sister.
Cai Lin smiled back, shocking her sisters and daughter, since she rarely smiled and generally took a while to warm up to the people she just met.
-Don't mention it.
In my opinion, it should be every healer's duty to save anyone who is in such a situation.
Paul smiled back.
-Now, if you excuse me, ladies, I need to greet more guests.
I hope you'll have a lot of fun.
He excused himself, since Cai Lin was giving him a weird feeling.
This was the first time he was grateful to have such an excuse on hand.
Right after that, he greeted the Yang family, who all smiled seeing him.
-Thank you for the invitation, lord Marshal.
Yang Feng said after greeting the host.
-It's my great pleasure that you came, and please call me Paul.
He answered.
-Madam Yang, how's your neck doing?
Paul asked curiously.
-It's great, thanks to you.
She smiled.
-I'm Glad to hear it.
Please come inside and make yourselves at home.
He invited them in as the next guests arrived.
All in all, Paul spent almost an hour greeting guests at the gate as a host should.
Then there was the part where he informed everyone about the theme of this little party, and to say that most guests were scandalized was an understatement, but soon the province lord' and city lord's families appeared already dressed in their swimsuits, which made many people gasp in disbelief.
-Calm down, everyone.
This is a normal attire for a pool party, in Paul's world.
Also, these swimsuits are very comfortable.
Xiao Han said with a smile.
-But what if someone wants to peep at us?
One of the young ladies asked, with a terrified expression.
-Then they will at most see their own reflections.
Paul smiled and nodded at Natalie, who activated the mirror array, which this time surrounded the whole mansion.
-With this in place, no one can see what is happening inside, while we can see if someone is approaching.
Paul assured everyone.
Most of the guests were still skeptical about this idea, but since the lords and their families weren't bothered by it and even seemed to like these swimsuits, they all also agreed, and soon Irine had her hands full, trying to fit swimsuits for everyone.
Thankfully, only two suits needed slight modifications, which she made on the spot.
With that done, many ladies were blushing, as most of their skin was showing, but men, on the other hand, were all happy to show off their muscular bodies to their ladies.
Following Xiao Han and the rest's example, the other guests soon relaxed and started having fun.
The ones having the most fun were the younger children, who fell in love with the swings that Paul made, and also the board games, prepared especially for them.
Not to mention that all of them loved the pool and the Jacuzzi.
Some of them could not swim yet, and Anna, along with Natalie, Xiao Su, and Cai Xuan, had a lot of fun teaching them how to swim.
The men had a blast playing billiards and cards, while the ladies were mostly engrossed with gossiping and having fun.
Moreover all the ladies loved the cream that Paul and Rina prepared, while men enjoyed the wine he had bought.