He took out two small wine glasses from somewhere, poured a glass for Shen Luo and himself, clinked glasses together, and started drinking.
Along the way, Bai Xiaotian knew all the restaurants and eateries on the street and gave Shen Luo a lot of comments.
When they passed a river that ran through the city, Bai Xiaotian, who had rarely looked out, suddenly came to the car window and looked out.
Shen Luo followed his gaze and saw that the buildings on both sides of the river were very dense, most of them were decorated with lights and colors, and were gorgeously decorated. Even in the river, there were exquisite and unique pleasure boats docked.
"What is this place?" Shen Luo asked puzzledly.
"Have you ever heard of 'Night mooring at Qinhuai near a restaurant'? This is the Qinhuai River, a place for drinking wine. I'll bring you here to see it someday." Bai Xiaotian put his arm around Shen Luo's shoulders and said with a smile.
"No wonder it smells so strong of powder... After all, we are Taoists after all, so it's better to stay away from places of fireworks." Shen Luo wrinkled his nose and said.
"You don't understand this, right? As the saying goes, everyone goes through the mundane world, but the heart of Tao is as solid as a rock. Without experiencing all the various things in the mundane world, how can you talk about leaving it behind?" Bai Xiaotian said disapprovingly.
The carriage passed through the city. The further south it went, the fewer people there were on the streets, but the more mansions and courtyards there were.
Finally, the carriage stopped in front of a magnificent courtyard.
Shen Luo got out of the car. Next to him was a stone lion as tall as a person. Under its feet was a hollow hydrangea, looking majestic.
About ten feet behind the stone lion, there are three stone steps rising step by step. Behind it is a majestic gate tower about two feet high. The main gate in the middle is open, and the ceremonial gates on both sides are closed. Above the lintel hangs a huge plaque with the words "Bai Mansion" written in gold on a red background.
Shen Luo looked at the barbarian lion holding a ring on the vermilion lacquered door, inlaid with seventy-seven and forty-nine golden door nails, and couldn't help but admire it in his heart.
It seemed that the servants had already informed them beforehand, and there were already dozens of servants and maids standing outside the mansion gate, waiting for them with respectful looks.
Seeing Bai Jiangfeng and Bai Xiaotian arriving at the door, these people immediately came forward to greet them. Shen Luo also followed Bai Xiaotian and was surrounded by this large group of people as they entered the mansion.
When the group reached the front yard, an old lady with white hair and elegant clothes, supported by her maid, came to meet them.
When he saw that Bai Xiaotian was still seriously injured, his eyes were filled with pity, and he couldn't help but blame and complain.
After Bai Xiaotian introduced her, he realized that she was his grandmother and the biological mother of Bai Hecheng, the current head of the Bai family.
The old woman loved Shen Luo, her grandson's good friend, and she was very fond of him. She quickly gave orders to prepare a sumptuous banquet to entertain him.
Shen Luo was flattered and even a little embarrassed.
At this moment, a middle-aged man who looked like a butler came over in a hurry, bowed to the old woman and Bai Jiangfeng, and said, "The master is waiting in the study in the backyard. Please let the young master and the guests go over first."
"Tian'er, then you guys go over first. It's more important to talk about business." The old woman nodded when she heard that.
"Yes. After seeing father, grandson will accompany grandmother later." Bai Xiaotian responded immediately.