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Everyone thought that Count Alistar would say a few words to Lisa. Yet, he shifted his gaze away and raised his hand. The servant brought the wine over, and he lifted a glass as he said, "Tonight's dinner banquet is held rather late this time and I believe the various contestants are also tired. I have got my men to prepare a buffet and resting area for everyone to take a break, so that you can chat while having something to eat as you converse.
I'm an enthusiast of paintings and so, there's no need for everyone to restrict yourselves due to my presence. You can simply treat me as your fan."
After Count Alistair finished his speech, he raised his glass.
"As a fan, I'm proposing a toast to everyone."
Following that, the crowd drank the wine together.
Soothing music sounded at the same time. Count Alistair and the group of people emptied the center position and those who liked to dance took up the space.
Lisa glanced over at some of the men who were making their way over and said to Dou Xiangling, "Cousin, let's go and get something to eat first."
Dou Xiangling felt somewhat awkward. Even though everyone had yet to have dinner, the food that is served during dinner banquets is mostly used for viewing purposes and no one would really eat with everyone staring at them.
She noticed her thoughts and simply grabbed her hand as they made their way over.
Dou Xiangling whispered to her about the unwritten rule at dinner banquets, "This will cause others to laugh at us."
She pretended not to hear her and soon, they arrived at the buffet area.
The food served was very abundant and everything looked particularly delicious.
Lisa grabbed two plates and handed one over to Dou Xiangling. "These types of unwritten rules are applicable for occasions where one has to entertain another. We're here as guests today and what's more, Count Alistair even said that he's, our fan. Why should we keep up our image at a fan's house?"
Dou Xiangling was unexpectedly speechless. However, when she sensed the gazes staring in her direction from all around, she still tried to struggle a little. "No one is eating, and it'll be too embarrassing if we are the only ones eating."
It just so happens that two women, who were standing not far from them, deliberately spoke in a tone of voice where they could hear.
"How do they have the cheek to eat? Aren't they afraid of dirtying their clothes? It'll be really embarrassing then."
"With so many people looking at them, I don't believe they won't find it awkward and can continue to eat."
The corner of her lips curled up when Lisa heard what they said and she replied to Dou Xiangling, "Why should we be embarrassed? The ones who should be embarrassed are those who find it awkward to come over despite the fact that they are salivating due to hunger."
