The bodyguard: "————"
His face darkened, and he stepped forward to stop her, "Madam, please do not make a scene."
Du Ruoxin smiled and said, "Don't be nervous, I'm just calling someone."
Calling someone is also not allowed!
The bodyguard ushered her away, "I'm sorry, guests who are not on the invitation list cannot be let in."
"Please forgive me."
"Ahead there is..."
Before he could finish speaking, Kristino's tall and handsome figure strode out.
His pace was urgent, yet it held a sense of restraint.
"I'll give this to you, want it?" Du Ruoxin held up the lotus pod and offered it to him.
Kristino's gaze faltered upon seeing what the woman held, and then a smile spread across his lips, "Did you pick it?"
Du Ruoxin shook her head, "No."
Kristino: "————"
Can't he even be fooled a little?
As if fearing the woman would regret it the next second, he snatched it away and retorted, "You gave it to me!"
It didn't matter if she picked it herself, as long as she gave it to him.
Du Ruoxin rolled her eyes, "Lotus seeds can be simmered into porridge with some barley and goji berries. It clears heat, reduces fire, and promotes sleep."
Big brother has been too hot-tempered lately, he needs some treatment.
Kristino: "…………"
He had heard her call out from inside and rushed out with joy, only to be met with this!
"Pfft—"
Old Master Addis, who had followed out to watch the fun, couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Hahahaha.
This young lady is interesting!
The key point is, isn't she the woman brought by Rong Jingyang? Why does Mr. Rothschild seem so nervous, so incredibly nervous?
Not only nervous, but utterly doting and indulgent!
The old master had seen Mr. Rothschild's attitude towards women before; his eyes held nothing but cold indifference, or fierce cruelty.
Only towards this woman before him did his heart and eyes brim with tenderness.
It was as if all of Kristino's affection and good temper were reserved solely for her.
An old man who had lived a full life, how could he not see this?
Kristino cast a cold glance at the silver-haired Addis but said nothing more, merely placing the lotus pod into his pocket with great care.
It was as if it were a rare and precious treasure.
Yet, it was just a common lotus pod!
If Mr. Rothschild liked to drink lotus seed porridge, he could immediately order all the lotus pods from the pond to be picked and sent to his home.
But!
Was this about the lotus seeds?
Addis believed that if he actually did that, he would likely be severely beaten.
Giving gifts is a profound and intricate art. Some people casually give a wild flower or grass, and the recipient treasures it; some people give mountains of gold and silver, yet the recipient dismisses it.
This is the difference.
Addis guessed that the woman before him was no ordinary person to Mr. Rothschild, and invited her, "Miss, if you don't mind, please come in?"
The old master did not look at Rong Jingyang at all. After all, their business matters were almost concluded, and Rong Jingyang's presence or absence was inconsequential.
Du Ruoxin looked at Rong Jingyang and said softly, "Husband, the old master has invited us, shall we leave later?"
Rong Jingyang nodded and replied, "Mhm."
Addis: "————"
What?
What did she call Rong Jingyang?
This woman... isn't she Mr. Rothschild's beloved? Did he misjudge?
The old master looked at Mr. Rothschild, utterly bewildered, only to see his face cast in a dark, unpleasant gloom.
"————"
Had he, perhaps, made things worse?
Seeing Du Ruoxin push the wheelchair into the inner courtyard, he could only follow with a heavy heart.
"Alas!"
He sighed inwardly, feeling inexplicably melancholic.
Could it be that at the very end, his lifelong shrewdness would falter?
Du Ruoxin pushed Rong Jingyang into the reception hall. Many old men and young people were inside, none of whom she recognized.
Adhering to the principle of respecting the old and cherishing the young, she introduced herself, "Hello everyone, my name is Du Ruoxin, Rong Jingyang's wife."
After speaking, she looked at the silent man – Mr. Rong, it's your turn.
Rong Jingyang raised his eyebrows slightly and said concisely, "Rong Jingyang, Du Ruoxin's husband."