"Of course..." Xu Xing did not refuse, smiling as he accepted Wu Huaiyuan's goodwill.
Money can open doors.
Who would believe that Zhou Ying could accumulate such a fortune without connections to high-ranking officials?
If one has money but no power, they are nothing more than a fat pig waiting to be slaughtered.
The wealthy and well-connected Wu Family was not someone Xu Xing could easily offend at that moment.
Furthermore, according to inn customs, it was common for those who achieved the rank of Top Scorer in the Prefecture Examination to have their food and lodging fees waived.
It was no big deal.
Inns had been doing this for years.
However, Wu Huaiyuan was more generous this time, directly covering Xu Xing's expenses for hosting this gathering.
"I heard that Mr. Xu is from Jingyang County..."
"Coincidentally, my Wu Family is also from Jingyang, so we are fellow townsmen."
Wu Huaiyuan took his seat and actively tried to establish a connection with Xu Xing.
