A few days later, the Lunar New Year arrived.

Chai Hua, the butler, had been extremely busy for the past three days preparing for the festival in Commoner Residence.

Since wealthy families enjoyed feasts all the time, there was no need for them to organize one during the new year.

Therefore, their focus was on entertaining guests and relatives who visited. As the Lunar New Year approached, many well-wishers would give them a call.

There was a limit to Nan Zhengde's stamina, so Chai Hua was responsible for screening the calls. He would deal with some of them directly while those prominent figures such as the general from the capital would require Nan Zhengde's personal attention.

Other than phone calls, many others would visit bearing gifts.

The guests comprised those from political and business circles. Some came asking for help, whereas others used the opportunity to cement their relationship after having received help.

Even such guests had to be filtered.

Obviously, the Nan family wasn't short of anything at all. The only reason gifts were accepted was out of courtesy. Situations where the gifts were rejected would either be because the courtesy wasn't deserved or if the Nan family weren't willing to help with whatever was requested.

On top of that, protocol dictated that they would also have to give a gift in return for receiving one. Furthermore, the gifts couldn't all be the same. Instead, they had to commensurate with the status of the person receiving them.

Despite the complex process, one couldn't possibly ask Nan Zhengde about everything. Chai Hua was responsible for making decisions and the butler couldn't afford to make any mistakes.

Given how challenging the task was and the fact that one needed to have an in-depth understanding of everyone in Flower City, the role of the Nan family butler was similar to that of senior management in a large company. Ordinary folk were simply not up to it.

Obviously, the Nan family butler's social status was significantly higher than that of an ordinary butler. To a certain extent, Chai Hua was already part of the family. Wherever he went, he had the authority to represent them.

One day before the Lunar New Year, Chai Hua personally visited the villa in Red Maple City.

He was there to finalize the menu according to the traditions of the Nan family. Those who were attending the Lunar New Year eve's dinner were to inform him of their two favorite dishes so that the chef could prepare them.

Considering how important the dinner was, everyone would be served their favorite dishes on the table to liven up the atmosphere.

This was a matter that Chai Hua personally handled. In addition to the dishes requested, he would also collate the details of how salty the dishes should be.

Not only was there a sense of ceremony, but it also demonstrated the respect shown to everyone.

the time it was Erbao's turn, she listed out five to six dishes at one

about to continue, Nan Chen stopped her. “Everyone only has two.

are so many dishes that I enjoy,” Erbao replied

won't be enough time for too many, but we can manage

the butler enjoyed wearing a classic suit and carried himself in

where everyone gets two dishes. After all, we would end up wasting food if there were too many dishes,” Nan

worry about it. I'll prepare six for Little Miss then,” Chai Hua answered

while clapping

about the food. She chose to order

you, Mr. Chai.” Nan

wants me to remind you to call all the senior government officials of Flower City to wish them a happy Lunar New Year before three this afternoon. I know you won't forget, but it's my duty to remind

going over once I wrap things up

no trouble at all.

“All right.”

remember to give me a

“Erbao!” Nan Chen snapped.

saying. I'll definitely give

There's no need to give one to her,” Ning

Master, and yourself. Little Miss doesn't need a red packet from me, but it's my honor to give her

around!” Ning Ran gave her daughter a

made a face, for she knew she had more leeway today due to it being the

Hua was gone, Ning Ran asked Nan Chen, “Does Mr. Chai

young, Mr. Chai had a wife and children. However, they went missing,”

“Missing?”

it was a futile effort. They seemed to have disappeared into thin air. As time went by, Mr. Chai gradually got over the incident. He didn't remarry and continued serving the family. Therefore, Grandpa has ordered that we take care of Mr. Chai

go missing just

Nonetheless, don't bring this up in front of Mr. Chai, as it will

“Okay.” Ning Ran nodded.

new clothes now?”

later. Or you might just

We'll just change it if it gets dirty,” Nan Chen remarked by the

point of changing so often at home to look good? Is this a fashion show?” Ning Ran knitted her

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