"You're welcome," he said politely, declining the offer, "I don't like milk tea."
dislike?
That's great!
Ning Qiluo could now drink the milk tea with more peace of mind. She put the straw in her mouth and drank several mouthfuls, finishing the cup quickly.
Jiang Yingchi looked out the window, not at her.
Ning Qiluo found that she felt much more at ease as long as Jiang Yingchi didn't look at her. After finishing the half cup of milk tea, she burped, found a comfortable position to lean back, and waited for the car to arrive at the General's Mansion.
It was one thing that she was afraid of him, but another thing was that she was too young to find common ground with him. She didn't understand business secrets, and she understood even less about political maneuvering.
All she talks about is salted fish (a metaphor for something unreliable or cheap).
It's fair to say that most of the things she likes seem childish to mature people. That's why she doesn't dare to chat with him, afraid that he'll think she's incredibly childish and find everything she does ridiculous.
They arrived at the general's residence without incident.
Huang Zhuo brought the car to a stop.
Before getting out of the car, Ning Qiluo finally said something to him: "Are you looking for my grandfather?"
I'm looking for you.
Jiang Yingchi nodded: "Mm."
I'm guessing.
Most of the visiting cards sent to General Deok-sun's residence were for visiting his maternal grandfather.
Of course, some people would also come to see the eldest uncle, or Aunt Yanwan.
Aunt Yanwan was a prominent socialite in Manchester. Before marrying her uncle, she was a well-known figure in Manchester's high society. Many wealthy ladies and wives would send her invitations, inviting her to afternoon tea, golf, shopping for handbags, and tea parties...
Before the gatekeeper came over, Jiang Yingchi asked her, "Could you show me the way? It's been a long time since I've been to General Deshan's mansion."
"certainly……"
Thinking about how he brought her milk tea and even gave her a ride home, she changed her mind about refusing: "Of course you can."
“Troublesome,” he said.
"You're too kind, it's no trouble at all." After she finished speaking, she turned around with a bitter face.
Jiang Yingchi's pursed lips lifted slightly, a very faint curve, almost imperceptible.
...
Yu Hualing's purpose in coming to General Deshan's mansion today is naturally related to a marriage alliance.
I heard that General Deok-sun's only granddaughter recently arrived in Manju and is living in the general's mansion.
I've also heard that the little girl from the Qi family has run into some trouble recently. She should take this opportunity to settle things quickly, lest things get complicated.
"The old general is right. I suppose our two families are already related through business dealings, so if we were to become even closer through marriage, hehe..."
The words were not stated directly; they were still on the verge of being tested.
Ning Wangshan gently put down his teacup. During his conversation with Yu Hualing, he never mentioned his little granddaughter, but Yu Hualing's words were all probing.
Ning Wangshan raised his hand, touched the gray in his temples, and sighed, "Hua Ling, you're joking. My granddaughter is still in high school. This marriage will probably have to wait a while."
Yu Hualing was all smiles.
Her goal was her granddaughter; what does it have to do with her granddaughter?
She smiled and said, "I've heard that the old general's granddaughter has grown into a beautiful young woman."
"Oh?" Ning Wangshan looked at Yu Hualing, his expression filled with surprise: "You've met my little granddaughter?"
"No, I don't know her name?"
Asking this question implies that she has never met this little princess, nor does she know her name. Indeed, she has never met her and does not know her name.
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