manynovel Chapter 64 Team Formation
Chapter 64 Team Formation
After looking around the official residence, Yue Zhengfengye spoke first: "They are waiting for us to form groups."
"That's right, that's what I thought too," Zhao Hu said.
"Tch, what else? Hurry up, we don't have much time left." Su Wang waved his hand, his tone still disdainful.
Upon hearing this, several of them rushed to surround Zhao Hu.
"How about this, everyone? There are a lot of newcomers this time. If a team consists of three newcomers, the risk will be very high. I suggest that one veteran lead two newcomers," Zhao Hu proposed.
"I have no objection."
"OK."
"I have no objection either."
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"No way! I only live with my brother," Zhang Jingjing said.
"Hey girl, stop messing around, okay? Look, this is a place for romance," Qin Cang complained.
Not only him, but everyone else was speechless at this love-struck couple.
No one wanted to argue with them any longer, and they all started forming teams.
The selection of personnel will be made by Zhao Hu, Su Wang, Le Zhengfengye, Chen Ximing, and Jian Yu.
Su Wang casually pointed to Wen Zhunian and Ruan Jiaojiao, and Wen Zhunian did not refuse.
Ruan Jiaojiao was very resistant, but in the end, she had no choice but to give up due to pressure from everyone.
Upon seeing this, Yue Zheng Feng Ye seemingly casually pointed to Lin Tian and Su Zixu.
Chen Ximing first chose Liu Jia, who was also from the same hometown, and after hesitating for a moment, pointed to Zhang Jingjing.
But Zhang Jingjing immediately erupted in protest, shouting, "I'm not going! I want to stay with Brother Dou Xiang! Besides, the last team leader is a woman! I don't agree!"
Chen Ximing didn't want to argue with her, so he switched to Li Zheng instead.
Jian Yu remained silent, tacitly agreeing to be teamed up with the unfortunate couple, Dou Xiang and Zhang Jingjing. Everyone looked at her with a hint of sympathy.
After the team was formed, Zhao Hu approached the five maids and respectfully said, "Please lead us to our lodgings."
After he finished speaking, the maids still didn't move. One of them stepped forward and held out the clothes in her arms to Zhao Hu.
After looking closely, Zhao Hu realized that the maid was holding three sets of ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), and he immediately understood.
"One of the teams must have three girls," Zhao Hu told the others.
Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at Zhang Jingjing.
Just as Zhang Jingjing was about to lash out, she was interrupted by a sound.
"Brother Zhao Hu, since Zhang Jingjing doesn't want to come, I don't think we should make things difficult for her. Why don't we just let Jian Yu join my team?"
The speaker was Chen Ximing, who genuinely disliked such brainless people who didn't consider the occasion.
"But if that's the case, then their team will be full of rookies..." Zhao Hu hesitated greatly regarding Chen Ximing's suggestion.
"I say it's settled then, Brother Zhao. Good fortune will always be with you." Su Wang patted Zhao Hu on the shoulder, making the decision for him.
The others didn't really have any objections to this grouping.
Although Su Wang was also disliked, he seemed to have the right to be arrogant, unlike these three, who seemed to be of no use at all.
The final groupings are as follows:
Su Wang, Wen Zhunian, Ruan Jiaojiao.
Zhao Hu, Qin Cang, and Li Na.
Le Zheng Fengye, Su Zixu, and Lin Tian.
Chen Ximing, Liu Jia, Jian Yu.
Zhang Jingjing, Dou Xiang, Li Zheng.
After everyone had divided into groups, the maid who had been waiting on the side finally spoke up, "Please follow us, everyone."
After saying this, the five maids led the group toward the front courtyard square. When they reached the north side of the square, they entered through a moon gate.
This is the core area of the mansion, with a central axis running north to south and five courtyards symmetrically distributed on both sides.
The head maid introduced them to everyone:
"At the northernmost end of the central axis is the main courtyard of Zhongzheng, where Master Lu, the Second Master, and the Second Master's eldest son and eldest daughter lived."
"To the east of the central axis is the East Courtyard, where the eldest, second, and third sons lived."
"To the southeast of the central axis is the Southeast Women's Garden, where the eldest legitimate daughter, the second legitimate daughter, and the half-sister lived."
"On the northeast side of the central axis is the northeast backyard, where my second nephew, niece, and the old housekeeper live."
"On the west side of the central axis is the west courtyard, where all of Master Lu's relatives live, including his elder brother, his sister-in-law, and his eldest nephew."
The maidservants walked and talked, and at each place they arrived, a maidservant would call out the three people who had formed a group, while the rest of them continued to walk inside.
The final distribution of everyone's residences is as follows:
Southeast Boudoir: Chen Ximing, Liu Jia, Jian Yu.
East Wing: Zhao Hu, Qin Cang, Li Na.
Northeast Backyard: Zhang Jingjing, Dou Xiang, Li Zheng.
West Courtyard: Su Wang, Wen Zhunian, Ruan Jiaojiao.
West Wing of the Main Courtyard of Zhongzheng: Yue Zheng Fengye, Lin Tian, and Su Zixu.
When the group reached the main courtyard of Zhongzheng, only Su Zixu and his party remained, along with a maid who had led the way.
The main courtyard is located at the highest point of the entire official residence, and it is also the most elaborate courtyard. The gate faces south and is set with a vermilion wooden door, with two stone lions standing on either side of the door.
The courtyard is paved with bluestone, surrounded by covered walkways with lanterns hanging underneath. It was nighttime, and the lanterns were lit with candles.
The maid leading the way walked at the front and spoke slowly and deliberately:
"The main house in the courtyard is the residence of Master Lu. He prefers quiet, so please be extra careful with your words and actions."
"If you happen to meet the master, please be mindful of your words and proper etiquette."