"Yes, Great Prince."
The servant walked up to Li Yun'er. "Miss Li, please come with me."
Embarrassed, Li Yun'er, afraid of her plight being known, immediately followed the servant and left.
"You are Meng Jingwei?"
Huo Kaliannuo walked up to Meng Jingwei, scrutinizing her with curiosity in her eyes.
The Miao people all had deep and defined features, with thick eyebrows and large eyes. Huo Kaliannuo, in particular, was exceptionally beautiful, possessing an exotic charm that was pleasing to the eye.
She spoke in Mandarin.
However, Meng Jingwei had personally heard Huo Kaliannuo and Huo Kaiyan speaking fluent English with Anthony. She couldn't help but secretly admire Huo Kaicheng for his effective parenting.
His three children were each proficient in at least three languages, and even the least accomplished, Huo Kalingchuan, was fluent in eight languages, a capability not to be underestimated.
Meng Jingwei even wondered, with Huo Kaicheng's children being so outstanding, his subordinates must surely be strong and capable. Could He Xiaolanya and the old man possibly be a match for Huo Kaicheng?
"Yes."
Meng Jingwei nodded, her expression carrying a perfunctory smile.
"I know you. You are He Xiaolanya's daughter, and you are the one trying to take the Hidden Master position from me, aren't you?" Huo Kaliannuo tilted her head, looking at Meng Jingwei with a smile.
Her voice was crisp like silver bells, very pleasant to hear, but her words caused everyone present to change their expressions.
Even Meng Jingwei, who was usually unflappable in the face of adversity, was momentarily stunned.
She was He Xiaolanya's daughter, which everyone present knew, but no one would bring it up to her face.
And Huo Kaliannuo's words made it impossible to discern whether she was genuinely foolish or feigning ignorance.
Or perhaps...
She wanted to put Meng Jingwei in her place publicly?
All eyes suddenly shifted to Meng Jingwei, some observing from the sidelines, some watching for amusement, and some with concern.
"You should ask He Xiaolanya that question. She should be able to give you an accurate answer," Meng Jingwei replied.
"Hahaha... I was just asking. Don't be so nervous. My mother has held the Hidden Master position for many years. If you take it away overnight, it would only mean my mother is incapable."
She laughed easily and naturally, her smile even carrying a hint of innocence.
This unexpected approach left Meng Jingwei somewhat flustered.
"Come, come, everyone sit. Since you are Fifth Brother's friends, you are my Huo Kaliannuo's friends. Please don't be shy." Huo Kaliannuo sat at an empty table opposite them. Servants had already prepared tableware, delicious food, and fine wine.
She raised a glass of wine and stood up. "It is my honor to meet you all, and I am very happy. I toast you with this drink. Afterwards, could you tell me about the outside world?"
"Young Master Liannuo is too kind."
"Young Master Liannuo's personality is truly likable. I, Antina, enjoy being friends with girls like you."
"If you have time, feel free to visit Country C. I'll show you around."
"Young Master Liannuo is indeed straightforward."
"I'll finish this. Young Master, please take your time."
...
Meng Jingwei left Huo Kalingchuan and sat in the seat Li Yun'er had just occupied, asking the servant to bring two sets of tableware. She and Qing Muye took their seats.
Amidst the clinking of glasses, Qing Muye leaned closer to Meng Jingwei and whispered in her ear, "Huo Kaliannuo is not as simple as she appears. Be careful."
Meng Jingwei raised her glass and took a sip, then replied in a low voice, "You shouldn't have made a move on Han Junyan earlier. What if your identity is exposed?"
"It's fine. If possible, I'd want to reveal my identity today. Otherwise..."
His own wife was about to be taken away.
One Huo Xiaomingjin was enough to give him a headache. Now that Xiao Cheng and Han Junyan had also arrived, it was truly troublesome for Qing Muye.