In the main hall of the Château de Clumber-Haissen, the lamps of all sizes have been lit, the band of sixteen plays light and melodious tunes one after another, the tables are neatly arranged with brightly coloured and attractive food and drinks, the Lord and his wife greet the guests warmly and appropriately, and the invited gentlemen, ladies and young gentlemen and ladies go about their own mingling with ease.

Only tonight's protagonist, Bella Clumber-Haysen, who is about to turn 16, still does not appear.

In an inconspicuous corner near the staircase, a group of childish-looking girls with heavy makeup gathered together, quietly drinking a "special drink" mixed with juice and wine, while whispering about one of their unsociable friends.

"It's all at this point, is she still wearing makeup? Usually grind, just rub, at this time, do you have to make everyone dance can't dance? Really! ”

"Hey, she shouldn't be too shy to come out, right?"

"I don't think she's shy, mainly because her brother didn't come. Didn't she say very proudly that her brother would definitely come back to her birthday party in the handsome military uniform of the Barston Military Academy? Baston Military Academy asked for leave if she wanted to, and besides, how important was she in her brother's eyes? ”

"I think it makes a lot of sense when you say that. If I'm let down by the people I trust the most, I'll be so depressed that I can't wait to find a place to hide! ”

"That being said, this is her birthday party after all, and when she comes out later, don't mention it again."

Among the childish anti-ear words, someone finally said something that was fair, but the black-haired girl who spoke was immediately sharply counterattacked by her companions.

"Come on, Hannah, don't pretend to be a good person in front of us! Isn't it because of your father's business that you defend her like this? Recently, their gun shop has undergone a major renovation, and your family has taken over most of the civil works, which is a well-known thing. You are so shrewd, and you will definitely be a good helper in your father's business in the future! ”

The black-haired girl stared coldly at the "attacker", a tall blonde girl with full lines and white skin: "When it comes to business, who in the whole of Somsonas City can say that they have nothing to do with the Clumber-Haysen family at all?" I don't understand, why do you always target Bella? Although she has a strange temper, she is kind-hearted and has very good grades in most of her coursework...... Hey, Nora, aren't you jealous of her good grades and good looks? ”

"I'm jealous of her?" The tall blonde girl sneered, and deliberately raised her still developing but already considerable murder weapon higher: "Let's talk about it, I stand with her and let the men choose, how many people will choose her?" ”

The other party's superficial and vulgar understanding made the black-haired girl speechless.

On the other side of the main hall, near the weapons display case, several boys dressed neatly dressed and with hair combed to look like adults also gathered together to drink their own "cocktails" in a low-key manner.

"You have to believe my eyes, Nora is just developing relatively early, and in a few years, she will only be an ordinary character among them, and the one who can grow into a big beauty must be like Bella and Hannah, eh...... Edvina is probably not bad either! The blonde boy said.

"Your vision? Ha! Let me tell you! If you want to know what girls will look like as adults, look at their mothers! For example, Nora, look at Mrs. Goodson, before she was in her thirties, her figure was not to be said, but after her thirties, she was miserable, and her facial features were not delicate enough, and when she was fat, she couldn't look at it closely! Let's talk about Hilda's dream goddess, Bella, you see the Lordess, her figure is on par with Mrs. Goodson, but her facial features are better-looking, so ...... When she becomes an adult, Bella will indeed be more beautiful than Nora, but as for growing up to be a big beauty, I don't think I'm optimistic. You think, Bella's two older brothers are very ordinary! The brown-haired boy's judgmental look towards the girls and his wife does not give the impression that he is a young man, but rather a flirtatious feeling.

Another blonde boy said, "So who do you think is the prettiest?" Uh, I see, with your high vision, you can't look down on our chicks here, you like Miss Grumman's type! Ha, on your terms, don't be delusional! ”

The brown-haired boy asked rhetorically, "What's wrong with my conditions?" As long as I can be admitted to the Patston Military Academy, or even the Liberty Aviation Academy, am I not worthy of the daughter of a corporate director? ”

Just now, the blonde boy teased seriously: "Well, our Mr. He Di is a real man with great ambitions, what is the Baston Military Academy?" The Liberty Aviation Academy is the basic starting point for the future! How can the daughter of a corporate director be worthy of you, why do you have to find a general's daughter? ”

Instead of getting angry, the brown-haired boy sighed, "Forget it! With a background like ours, it's already good to be able to enter the Gaston Military Academy, Liberty Aviation Academy? That only exists in illusions. Well, it's always okay to have a vision, right? ”

While the boys were chatting, they glanced at the girls and ladies at the banquet from time to time, and the hormones of youth made them full of curiosity and yearning for all kinds of the opposite sex.

As the band began to play the 12th piece of the night, several people walked in the main entrance. In an instant, the bustling main hall fell silent, so that the sound of every instrument was clearly visible!

Everyone's eyes were instantly locked on the two young men in military uniforms.

Although there were also a few uniforms at the banquet scene, as well as Mr. uniforms from the police department and the customs department, in the eyes of people, these were not as attractive as the college uniforms of the Gaston Military Academy.

The standard dress of the Basston Military Academy cadet is made of light gray wool wool, and is designed as a pair of plackets, double-breasted, and waist styles, which are worn on the energetic young cadets, which are both solemn and fashionable, showing a serious and lively style.

The Lord and the Lady were very happy to greet them, especially the Lady of the Lord, who was almost crazy with excitement.

Under the eyes of everyone, Weiss always kept an indifferent smile on his face, and he only replied loudly to the concerned questions of his cheap parents: "What I promise, I will definitely do!" ”

Sonorous and powerful, loud and sound, pretending to be successful.

After a while, the atmosphere of the banquet automatically returned to normal, but the people at the banquet had a new focus. Wealthy gentlemen, demure ladies and gentlemen and ladies of the younger generation greeted the heirs of the Clumber-Haysen family. The rhetoric that came out of their mouths, whether ornate or kitsch, decent or pompous, all reflected the reverence and admiration of all classes of the city of Somsonas.

For safety reasons, Weiss did not introduce Nicolas Leibold to his parents or the guests present. If these ordinary thinking civilians knew that this little brother's father was the current president, maybe there would be many ladies and ladies screaming and fainting?

Before the band finished playing, the butler Reiner stepped forward to say something, and the music paused for a moment, and soon changed to the well-known "Rose Blooming".

In the midst of this melodious music, Miss Bella Clumber-Haysen appeared at the top of the staircase in a long white dress, wearing a golden tiara, gracefully carrying the hem of her skirt, and walking gently and carefully down the steps.

As a matter of proper etiquette, the guests saluted the protagonist of the banquet and gave him a long round of applause.

Taking advantage of the shift in everyone's attention, Weiss turned his head to Nikolai and said, "This is my sister, Bella." ”

Nikolai clapped his hands and whispered, "With your countenance, it is hard to imagine that this delicate and lovely girl is your sister. ”

"What? Fell in love with my sister at a glance? Although the words are ridiculous, if the two can really meet each other's eyes, it can be regarded as fat and water not flowing into the fields of outsiders. What's more, with Nikolai's family background, personality and abilities in all aspects, what else is there to be picky about choosing as a brother-in-law?

Nikolai did not take a positive position, but threw out an ambiguous rhetorical question as usual: "Are you willing?" ”

Wei Si said: "I don't dare to say it to others, but I can still rest assured of you." ”

Nikolai said: "Okay! Since you are so sincere, I will seriously consider it. ”

Walking down the stairs, Bella greeted the guests in three directions with traditional etiquette. At this moment Lord Clumber-Haysom stepped forward, and was about to take his daughter and lead her to the center of the banquet hall, but when he saw her shake her head, he whispered a few words to the Lord, and then the eyes of the two turned to Weiss.

"Let's go!" Nikolai poked him lightly with his elbow on the side, "Your precious sister wants her brother to be a witness to her coming-of-age ceremony, and this is a special trust!" Behave well, don't make a fool of yourself! ”