This luxurious villa, decorated in a Chinese style, is like a fine work of art. It exudes a rich cultural heritage and unique charm, making one feel as if they have traveled back to a wealthy family in ancient times.
The villa's courtyard is picturesque, with lush greenery and abundant flowers. An exquisite rockery and a babbling brook create a beautiful natural landscape, allowing one to find tranquility and relaxation amidst a busy life.
Upon entering the villa, the first thing that catches the eye is the magnificent foyer, which adopts a traditional Chinese architectural style and exudes an imposing presence. Exquisitely carved mahogany furniture is placed on both sides of the foyer, showcasing the owner's refined taste.
Inside the villa, every room is exquisitely decorated. In the living room, a gorgeous embroidered carpet complements the classic Chinese furniture, creating a warm and elegant atmosphere.
[Ah! Ah! Ah!]
[Is this trying to blind my titanium alloy eyes?]
[What kind of wood are these coffee table and chairs made of? Golden nanmu? No, that can't be, golden nanmu is too expensive. Maybe it's mahogany... never mind, I won't guess. Anyway, given the Huo family's status, they must be very valuable.]
[Whose painting is hanging on the wall? An antique? It looks quite nice; the mountains and water here, traditional Chinese painting really captures the essence of the scene.]
Is this vase made of blue and white porcelain?
[I'd only ever seen this in the Forbidden City before.]
The teacups on the coffee table don't look ordinary either.
[...]
All three of them were shocked; they never expected that Wei Jinning, who appeared so well-behaved and quiet, had such a rich inner world.
"Ningning, stop looking at it now, let's go eat." Zhao Qiuying pulled her back from being engrossed in the decorations she was looking at.
"Okay, sure." Wei Jinning snapped out of her reverie and nodded.
Huo Nanchu followed behind the group, observing Wei Jinning, wondering how Wei Jinning knew that she would be betrayed by her friends and die in a foreign country.
She was someone who had just been found and was seeing him for the first time. Huo Nanchu was very puzzled and wanted to ask what had happened. But she was still thinking about it in her heart. Judging from her father's expression, he didn't want Ningning to know, so everyone could hear her thoughts.
[Wow! Wow! This is almost like a Manchu Han Imperial Feast! Although I've never seen one.]
These dishes are made like works of art; how can they be so exquisite?
This table is big enough to seat thirty people.
[Using such a huge rotating table for meals at home? If two people were sitting facing each other, they'd probably have to shout to even speak!]
[When the time comes, I'll start with that dish; every dish looks so delicious!]
I wonder if I can still maintain my composure in the face of delicious food.
[I can't get carried away and give them the impression of being a foodie on the very first occasion.]
[Take a deep breath, hold it in, hold it in.]
"Ningning, come, sit down. Help yourself to whatever you want to eat. Don't be shy, we're all family." Zhao Qiuying led Wei Jinning to sit down and then sat to Wei Jinning's right.
“We usually eat at a small restaurant at home, but today is your first day back, so we’re eating at the restaurant where we entertain guests,” Zhao Qiuying explained.
[There's another restaurant...]
"Little sister, try everything. Tell Aunt Wang what you like and ask her to make it again tomorrow."
“I love Aunt Wang’s cooking, you should try it too.” Huo Jinxin quickly sat down to Wei Jinning’s left.
"Okay, Mom."
"Okay, I understand, sister."
The remaining father and son looked at each other, one sat down next to his wife, and the other sat down next to Huo Jinxin.
The Huo family was accustomed to not speaking while eating or sleeping, and once they sat down, no one spoke.
[This is fish, it's delicious!]
[This is chicken, it's delicious!]
[This is a lobster, it's delicious!]
[This is braised pork, it's delicious!]
[Delicious, delicious, all delicious!]
Once Wei Jinning started eating, she forgot what she had just said about maintaining her image.
When the other members of the Huo family heard Wei Jinning say it was delicious, they also wanted to try it, and in the end, they all ate too much.
"Ningning, have some fruit." Huo Shan finally had a chance to show off.
"No, Dad, I'm full." Wei Jinning had eaten too much and really couldn't eat anymore.
"Oh, oh." Huo Shan looked at the fruit in his hand with some disappointment.
"Dad, I'll eat in a bit. Thank you, Dad. You're so kind."
[Sigh! Being too popular is a problem too.]
[You also need to know how to coax people.]
[Seeing the disappointment on my dad's face, it was as if I had done something utterly heinous.]
[This is so hard for me.]
"Ningning, Daddy doesn't mean it, it's just..." Huo Shan didn't know how to explain for a moment, afraid that Wei Jinning would find out, and dared not say more.
"Ningning, your dad just doesn't know how to express his concern," Zhao Qiuying said, trying to suppress a laugh as she explained to Huo Shan, who looked at a loss for words.
"Yes, I know, Mom."
This is the profound weight of fatherly love.
[Actually, I'm quite happy.]
[I'd never experienced this before, but now I can truly enjoy it.]
So we still need to save them.
[Look at their silly, grinning faces now; they probably don't realize someone's after them!]
[Oh dear! We've offended too many people—the Qian family, the Zhao family, the Li family, the Sun family, and… we have to deal with them all.]
[It's tough! It's really tough!]
"Little sister, why don't you go back to your room and rest? You must be very tired after such a long flight," Huo Nanchu said with concern, looking at Wei Jinning's exhausted appearance.
He noticed that Wei Jinning's eyes were almost closed, as if she might fall asleep at any moment.
“Yes, Ningning, go and rest for a while. She’s been saying she’s sleepy on the plane.” Huo Shan chimed in, agreeing that Wei Jinning should go and rest.
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