Chapter 1203: 969: Hello

Chapter 1203: Chapter 969: Hello

“Are you still angry with your father?”

Seeing Nuonuo’s indifferent demeanor, Wang Lingfeng spoke gently.

“Just after breakfast, you’re eagerly bringing me here. Are you busy selling your daughter?” Wang Nuonuo’s eyes showed a hint of disappointment; the father she saw now made her almost unrecognizable.

“How can you say that about your father.”

“Do you still consider me your daughter?” After speaking, Wang Nuonuo looked out the window and said softly, “Don’t worry, I will be careful.”

Wang Lingfeng sighed inwardly but ultimately didn’t continue to explain.

He believed that with his daughter’s pride, if she met Shuang Ming in person and wasn’t repelled by him, they could establish a friendship, and everything that followed could just be smoothed over with time.

With Shuang Ming’s excellence, he would eventually overshadow all other advantages.

The Bauhinia Family is such a giant in this country that ordinary people can’t even imagine.

The heavy-duty business-style silver floating car slowly drove into the Bauhinia Family’s domain, and the cloud-piercing fishtail building came into view.

After five minutes of driving, the fishtail building was only slightly closer in sight.

This showed just how vast the domain was.

Throughout the journey, Wang Nuonuo saw through the car window tidy streets, streamlined buildings, and the servants greeting her by touching their chests courteously.

“Everything here belongs to the Bauhinia Family. The history of this domain is as long as that of the Federation.”

Beside her, Wang Lingfeng spoke slowly, owning such a vast estate on Capital Star. This concept is unimaginable to ordinary people. However, in the aristocratic circles that love comparison, the Bauhinia emblem commands only awe, leaving no room for other thoughts.

However, Colonel Wang’s words were destined to be ineffective.

The young girl’s bright eyes showed no trace of her usual smile, as she quietly contemplated the upcoming encounter.

She had to come today, not for any ridiculous marriage contract, but because her father mentioned Mu Fan had been taken by the military, and if a deal was to be made, it could only be through Shuangming Mountbatten.

If that’s the case, then what’s the harm in meeting once?

Now, having endured so many hardships, she was no longer the naive girl she used to be.

Mu Fan needs me, so now…

Let me do something for you.

A determined expression flashed in the girl’s clear eyes.

The floating car slowly came to a stop, and a butler in a tailcoat elegantly opened the car door, “Hello, Miss Wang.”

Wang Nuonuo’s beautiful and slender legs gently touched the ground, nodding in thanks with flawless etiquette, then she calmly stepped out of the car.

This moment of grace immediately attracted the attention of many Bauhinia Family members.

Even with their critical eyes, they couldn’t find a single fault in Wang Nuonuo’s current demeanor.

“Is this the future sister-in-law my cousin found for me? She seems okay at first glance, but I wonder how she’ll converse.” A delicate-faced girl around 16 years old arrogantly commented.

“Pei, regardless, you can’t judge right now.” Beside her, a taller young man spoke reprovingly.

“Humph, I’m just looking out for my cousin.”

After saying this, the charming girl stormed off. After changing direction, she intercepted Wang Nuonuo.

“I’m Pei, Shuang Ming’s cousin. If you want to attract his attention, what you’ve done so far isn’t nearly enough.”

Wang Nuonuo paused in her graceful stride, looking at the pale girl with smooth, golden hair, nonchalantly nodding.

“Little sister, you might be overthinking.”

After speaking, Wang Nuonuo looked at the gently opening light cherrywood doors ahead and walked in with calm eyes.

“Little? You’re not more than two years older than me; what a grand tone!”

Behind, Pei’s eyes flashed with anger, snorted coldly, and turned to leave.

“Pei, what’s wrong? Who offended you?”

A young member of the collateral family saw Pei and laughed.

“That woman who just arrived, not much older, but a big mouth, acting like she’s already the future mistress of the Bauhinia Family the moment she steps in. Just wait and see how Shuang Ming kicks her out in disgrace.”

“There’s no shortage of women pretending to be aloof; she must be some petty noble from the countryside.”

Slap!

Pei’s face suddenly bore a bright red slap mark.

She was dumbfounded, her big eyes filled with shock, and covered her face with a trembling left hand, looking at the old butler in front of her but dared not utter a word.

“Inviting Miss Nuonuo over was a decision made by Young Master Shuangming. As a Bauhinia aristocrat, you’ve lost your basic etiquette. If I hear more indiscreet remarks, you’ll face a three-day family confinement.”

After speaking, the elegantly-featured, calm-eyed old butler turned slowly, following the group that had just entered the door with Wang Nuonuo.

Pei’s eyes flashed with resentment, but ultimately she dared not say anything further, retreating silently to the back of the crowd.

Due to the strict family rules of the Bauhinia Family, no matter how willful, she dared not go against them.

However, because of this slap, Pei became even more disgusted with Wang Nuonuo, silently praying to see her being thrown out later.

Then, she could unleash her anger without restraint.

…

The floating stairs rose rapidly.

At first glance, they looked no different from ordinary glass stairs, but when standing within, one could be shocked to discover.

The entire staircase was carved from a single giant crystal, with no seams visible, and its delicate refracted light just right without being too dazzling.

“Miss Nuonuo, please don’t mind. Some people don’t know any better, I’ve already reprimanded them.”

Upon hearing the respectful apology from the old butler behind her, Wang Nuonuo turned slightly to bow gracefully, “No problem, thank you for your care.”

Ding.

The floating stairs stopped.

Behind Wang Lingfeng and Wang Nuonuo, the four servants simultaneously bowed and retreated, while two butlers stepped forward to open the majestic door, revealing the grand, opulent hall inside.

An elegant, handsome young man in a tailored wool suit stood at the front of the hall, and upon the door being fully opened, he greeted them with an impeccable gesture.

“I am Shuang Ming Mountbatten.”

“Welcome today to the Bauhinia Family’s two most esteemed guests, Mr. Wang Lingfeng, and…”

“The wise, elegant, noble, beautiful… Miss Nuonuo.”

Shuang Ming’s eyes held a hint of amusement as he slowly made eye contact with the tall young lady in a simple, light white long dress, filled with grace.

Wang Nuonuo looked back at him without a trace of avoidance, and his refined, composed silhouette naturally reflected in her eyes.

However, the girl didn’t show any infatuation or excitement like other women from the Capital Star when they saw Shuang Ming, only calmly blinked.

“Hello.”

Perfectly timed politeness, perfectly distanced detachment.