Chapter 20

Cedric blinked in surprise. Someone had actually sent him wine? "What kind of wine is this? Do you think it's even good?" someone asked. "Never seen it before. Probably nothing special," one of his relatives chimed in dismissively, their tone thick with disdain. The waiter, visibly uncomfortable, maintained a polite smile. "This is one of Willow Bay Dining's master-crafted red wines. Each bottle costs 20 thousand. Please enjoy your meal." Though his expression remained professional, the waiter couldn't help but feel a hint of ridicule bubbling under the surface. What a bunch of bumpkins, they couldn't even recognize fine wine. When the price sank in, Douglas and Valda's faces lit up with shock and delight. Then, they turned to Cedric, their admiration for him reaching new heights. "Cedric, could that guest next door be a friend of yours? You should go thank them! Two bottles worth 40 thousand, how incredible!" Valda exclaimed, practically glowing with pride. For her, this was t