When Jiang Yi arrived at the castle, he found that Stephen was not at home; Stephen was still in a meeting at the company.
Stephen's company had encountered some trouble these past few days, so he had basically been staying at the company.
Just as Jiang Yi was about to leave, Stephen called, asking Jiang Yi to wait at home for two hours and to rush back immediately after his matters were settled.
Today, not only was Stephen not at home, but Alice had also gone on a trip with her friends!
Jiang Yi didn't want to wait any longer and prepared to return to his own castle, planning to come back in the evening.
At this moment, over a dozen luxury cars drove into the castle.
Leading the way was a blonde man in his early twenties, who looked exactly like a rich second generation with nothing better to do.
Jiang Yi had heard Stephen mention this rich second generation before. He was Stephen's youngest son, named Little Stephen, born from Stephen's previous marriage.
Little Stephen had lived with his maternal grandfather since he was young and rarely came home.
Furthermore, Little Stephen had a very poor relationship with his father, Stephen. The two would argue whenever they met.
Last month, Little Stephen's maternal grandfather passed away, which led him to seek out Stephen and start living with him in Stephen's castle.
"You are Jiang Yi?"
Little Stephen asked Jiang Yi in a teasing tone.
"You know me?"
Jiang Yi asked.
"Not really!"
Little Stephen said, appraising Jiang Yi with his gaze.
"I've heard you mentioned by my father. He said you are a very capable and influential person with great abilities. He also said that if there was a chance, he wanted you to be my teacher and for me to learn from you!"
Jiang Yi did not respond to this.
Judging by Little Stephen's demeanor, he was clearly a idler who had no genuine intention of learning. Jiang Yi had no time to mess around with him.
"You're about the same age as me. Judging by your appearance, you have no real skills!"
"It would be more appropriate for you to learn from me!"
Little Stephen scoffed, a look of disdain on his face.
Hearing this, Jiang Yi immediately understood. All this talk from Little Stephen was ultimately aimed at mocking him.
Just as Jiang Yi was about to speak, Little Stephen's phone suddenly rang.
After answering the call, Little Stephen's face displayed an expression of impatience.
"Today is my twenty-second birthday. My father has some urgent matters to attend to and cannot return for now. He said you are to accompany me for my birthday!"
"I'll humor you. Let's go, it's time for the birthday celebration!"
Little Stephen said to Jiang Yi in a nonchalant tone.
Jiang Yi could tell that Little Stephen was very unwilling.
Jiang Yi felt somewhat speechless, wondering what on earth Stephen was up to, asking him to help celebrate his son's birthday.
"Beep, beep..."
Jiang Yi's phone suddenly rang.
He took out his phone and saw that it was Stephen calling.
Jiang Yi answered the call.
"Jiang Yi, please consider this a favor!"
"I've been targeted by a business rival these past few days. I'm worried he might make a move against Little Stephen. If there's no one I can trust to keep an eye on Little Stephen, I'm afraid he'll get into trouble. This kid never thinks about the consequences of his actions, which is truly a headache!"
"Don't worry, you just need to watch him for today!"
Stephen's voice on the other end of the line was full of entreaty.
Since Stephen had put it like that, Jiang Yi found it difficult to refuse.
"Let me make it clear first. I can keep an eye on him, but I'll only be responsible for his safety. I won't get involved in anything else!"
Jiang Yi said.
"Alright! You only need to be responsible for his safety!"
Stephen agreed.
Jiang Yi said no more and hung up the phone.
"My father wants you to protect my safety. It's laughable. With your stature, I should be protecting your safety!"
Little Stephen scoffed, then instructed the castle servants to prepare the banquet for the evening, saying, "Get everything ready. I'm going out with friends for a few hours and will be back later."
"When I return, I'll invite my best friends from England to the banquet!"
"Yes, Young Master!"
The servants busily replied.
Little Stephen glanced at Jiang Yi, then, with his entourage behind him, drove away from the castle.
Jiang Yi followed in his car.
An hour later, the cars stopped in front of the largest hotel in the state of Simon, the Simon Grand Hotel.
As everyone got out of the car, a luxurious sedan drove towards them, and a tall, beautiful blonde woman emerged from it.
This woman was about Little Stephen's age. The moment she stepped out of the car, Little Stephen cast a gaze of admiration at her.
Without a doubt, this woman must be the one Little Stephen admired.
"Monna, I'm so happy you could make it today!"
"Do you know, the last time I heard you mention wanting to dine at the Simon Grand Hotel, I went to great lengths, pulling many strings, and managed to book a private room here!"
Little Stephen said, full of eagerness.
"Thank you!"
Monna looked very happy.
The Simon Grand Hotel had a long history. It was a villa estate of an English king over a hundred years ago, later purchased by a wealthy merchant and converted into a hotel.
This hotel was very famous, and not just anyone could dine there.
Those who dined at this hotel had to first be English nobles and also possess great prestige in England.
People of Little Stephen's status were not qualified to patronize the Simon Grand Hotel.
The reason he was able to book a private room there was entirely due to his father Stephen's connections.
"Who is he?"
Monna glanced at Jiang Yi and then asked Little Stephen curiously.
"I've met all your friends, but I've never seen him. Are you new friends?"
"He's not my friend. He's a bodyguard my father arranged for me!"
Little Stephen quickly explained, "As you can see, he's just an insignificant person. How could someone like him be part of my circle of friends!"
Monna smiled and said nothing.
"Let's go, let's go inside!"
Little Stephen called out to Monna.
"Mm!"
Monna replied and followed Little Stephen inside.
Little Stephen's entourage also hurried to follow.
Jiang Yi reluctantly followed. If he hadn't promised Stephen earlier, he would have driven away long ago.
As they reached the hotel's front hall, a waiter approached and asked, "May I ask what you gentlemen require?"
"I've booked a private room at your hotel. Please prepare it quickly!"
Little Stephen said proudly to the waiter.
"Sir, may I ask which private room you booked?"
The waiter asked.
It seemed the waiter didn't quite believe that Little Stephen had booked a private room, hence the deliberate question.