Lu Gui wanted to follow her out but Lu Jiao stared him down, "Stay with your brother-in-law and eat with the guests."
That man wanted to be a steward? He was uncomfortable interacting with anyone who had somewhat of a status. How could someone like that be a steward?
Lu Gui laughed drily. He couldn't understand what the group were conversing about and sitting with them felt unnatural.
But because of his sister's orders, he stayed.
From inside the yard, Lu Jiao and the four little ones' conversation could be heard, "First Born, do you know why Uncle Dean complimented you all?"
The First Born didn't answer but the Fourth Born jumped in, "Because we are smart!"
Lu Jiao's clear and cool voice was stern, "Wrong. Because Uncle Dean is your senior. When he meets juniors like you, he compliments them. He's trying to show you that he cares for you, he's not saying all those things because you're smart."
