And Xiong Gao, amidst the crowd, was quite spirited and continually accepted compliments and congratulations from various people.
As the sole personal housekeeper of Chen Qiu, with every increase in Chen Qiu's strength, Xiong Gao's status rose a notch. Since becoming Chen Qiu's housekeeper, he hadn't forgotten about the Brown Bear Clan. For instance, he had fully arranged this celebration banquet, and all the servants he chose were from the Brown Bear Clan, ensuring they appeared frequently before the master to potentially receive more favor in the future.
He accepted all the gifts that people brought.
He had consulted Chen Qiu about this matter, and the master responded with the phrase, "Heaven bestows it, refusing it brings blame."
The meaning was crystal clear. He later inquired about what would happen if he accepted gifts without handling affairs, and the master replied, "I am the Heavenly Destiny. Ask again, and you'll be dealt with."
Yes, he understood.
