The others nodded in agreement, their gazes towards Du Xixi growing more admiring. If it was already wondrous for Du Xixi to win Ke Lian's heart, then Du Xixi's ability to prepare a sumptuous feast was nothing short of awe-inspiring.
They all hailed from noble families, even Zhang Xiong, the most ordinary among them as a deputy, had managed to elevate the Zhang Family to aristocratic status due to his own strength.
Though it sounds somewhat realistic, their friendship with Ke Lian was not only due to compatible temperaments but also had much to do with social standing.
Being part of the upper circles meant having more common topics, allowing them to interact without forced closeness or awkward silences. For nearly a century, they had been close brothers, with few moments of discord.
