Chapter 56: Back to the Old Mansion
Even though there was a small episode of Liu Long, it did not affect the mood of the two people in the car at all, Shi Nuannuan was because he didn't know Liu Long, and Han Munian didn't take him to heart at all.
The black Bentley drove unimpeded all the way to the Han family's old house, and after turning a few corners and crossing a few streets, the scenery on both sides of the road became more and more beautiful, and the environment became more and more quiet.
Although they are still in the center of the city, they are separated from the noisy and bustling, as if they have come to another world.
Surrounded by a lush dense forest, the wanton sunlight shines through the branches of the towering trees on both sides, mottled on Shi Nuan's curious little face, and the long, curly eyelashes cast shadows on the face, but it can't hide the agility in her bright eyes.
Han Munian saw that she had been looking at the scenery outside the window with great interest, her finger pressed on the armrest, the window on her side slowly opened, and a cool breeze mixed with the fresh breath of the trees came to her face, blowing her hair.
Shi Nuannuan turned her head and looked at him with crooked eyebrows: "Thank you." ”
The breeze ruffled her long silky hair, bringing a delicate fragrance to his nose.
His eyes moved slightly, and a layer of strange emotions swelled up, but before he could see it clearly, Nuan Nuan quickly disappeared, returning to his usual indifference.
"When you get to the old mansion, you should know what your identity is, don't thank me at every turn in front of them, it will make people grab the handle."
He said "grasping the handle", not "seeing the flaw", and only he knew the deep meaning.
Shi Nuannuan nodded instructively: "I know." ”
Han Munian still looked at her, as if he was waiting for something.
Shi Nuannuan blinked, and added softly: "Mu Nian." ”
Han Munian turned his head with satisfaction, deliberately ignoring the joy in his heart.
The car continued to drive smoothly, the asphalt road was wide and flat, and it was not an exaggeration to say that eight cars could drive side by side.
After about ten minutes of driving, a hollow fence with a retro atmosphere appeared in front of me, and in the middle were two carved gates with black light, and its heaviness could be seen from the slow speed of opening the door.
It turns out that this is the old house of the Han family. Shi Nuannuan thought silently.
The car continues along the path through the gate, and the scenery inside is even more beautiful, along the way are carefully manicured bushes by the gardener, dotted with clusters of chic flowers, both red and white, with wide green meadows and several unique pavilions, enough to give a sense of the grandeur of this old house.
Looking around, except for this old mansion, there are no other buildings in the vicinity, which made Shi Nuan Nuan a little surprised when she first saw Liangcheng and this kind of place, and a trace of surprise crossed her big eyes - she did not forget that this is still the center of Liangcheng, not some suburb or remote resort area.
The Han family can occupy this land in the center of the city, not only can it be bought with money, but also needs supreme rights, and this alone makes her have a new look at the man next to her.
What kind of person is he?
Why did he find himself?
Sensing her inquiring eyes that she was secretly looking at, Han Munian deliberately turned around to meet her, and sure enough, when he saw her, he immediately ran away from her gaze and pretended to be indifferent, but her little hand holding the hem of her skirt tightly revealed her mood.
Thinking of the scene in the hospital last time, he suddenly became interested in seeing how she would react when she went back to the old mansion for dinner for the first time and faced the provocations of the Han family again.
Angry? Will you forbear? Or will they rise to the challenge?
When the car went around the huge angel stone fountain pool, it came to a steady stop, and the main building of the old mansion of the Han family was close at hand.
The carved stone pillars, exquisite cornices, and complicated gates, as far as the eye can see, seem to be exquisite to the extreme, revealing the wealth of the owner's family.
"Han Shao, welcome home." Uncle Liang, the housekeeper, lined up in front of the car with a handful of servants, bowing his head respectfully.
"Uncle Liang." Han Munian got out of the car and nodded to him.
Uncle Liang habitually wanted to follow him into the house, but after walking two steps, he didn't see him follow, and when he turned around, he was still standing in the same place facing the car.
Could it be that there is anyone else in the car? Uncle Liang couldn't help but wonder.
"Get out of the car."
Han Munian calmly said to the people in the car, as if he had answered the question in Uncle Liang's heart.
Young master, he ...... Brought someone back to the old house for dinner? Uncle Liang's shrewd brain for most of his life turned quickly, trying to find out who that person would be from his memory.
Shi Nuannuan saw several people standing straight behind Han Munian through the car window, one of which was the "good uncle" she saw in the hospital last time. If she didn't guess wrong, he should be the old housekeeper of the Han family.
was stared at by more than a dozen eyes, and even if she was prepared, she couldn't help but feel nervous.
Thinking of her identity at this time, she could only quickly adjust her mind and squeeze out the most natural smile, stretched out her hand stubbornly, and gently put it on the palm that was stretched out to her.
The hand was thick and powerful, with distinct joints, and the burning heat from the palm of her hand made her feel a little relieved inexplicably, and the smile on the corner of her lips was no longer so stiff.
"Uncle Liang is good."
Her voice is soft and beautiful, not arrogant or impatient, if you don't mention her background, I'm afraid no one can think that she is just a daughter born in an ordinary family, because no matter how you look at it, she is like a little celebrity cultivated by a rich family.
Dressed in a beige dress with a pinched waist, a pair of brown strappy calfskin shoes on her feet, long black hair that hangs down to her waist, and that delicate little face that looks forward to it, I have to say that Shi Nuannuan is indeed a standard beauty, so that the good uncles and servants who are used to seeing all kinds of beauties can't help but lose their minds.
This face and this figure...... Uncle Liang quickly remembered that she was the little girl who was in the hospital that day, brought by the little master himself!
He could still remember that the eldest young grandmother and the eldest lady had a few arguments with the little young master about this that day, and it could be seen from their unabashed dissatisfied looks that the Han family was dissatisfied with this little girl.
But why did the little master take her to the family dinner on the weekend, Uncle Liang seemed to have guessed something, and his eyebrows with the "Sichuan" mark were slightly raised.
His instincts told him that today's dinner was not so simple.
"Han Shao, the eldest young grandmother and the eldest lady's family are drinking tea in the living room, and they have been waiting for you for a long time."
"Hmm."
As soon as she entered the door, Xi Po, who had not been seen for a long time, stood at the entrance and waited, still with that meticulous appearance of grooming, but the calm and waveless eyes crossed a trace of strangeness on her face when she saw Shi Nuan, but she quickly regained her calm, and bowed slightly to her: "Miss Shi." ”
"Xi Po, long time no see." Shi Nuannuan returned the salute with respect and a smile to this mother-in-law who had taken care of her for a few days.
Seeing this, Uncle Liang, who was following behind, immediately thought of Xi Po who had been staying in the cherry blossom garden to take care of the little master before being recalled to the old mansion......
After changing their shoes, several people followed behind Xi Po and the housekeeper and walked inside, through a corridor to the living room, and before they could enter the door, they heard someone talking inside, but most of them were women's voices.
"Hey, Uncle Liang has been out for so long, why hasn't he come in yet?"
Shi Nuannuan could hear that this voice was Han Munian's aunt.
The scene in the hospital came to mind, her fingers were about to grab the hem of her skirt, only to feel her right hand tightened, and she was carried and placed in the crook of her arm.
She raised her eyes, and her eyes were Han Munian's deep eyes, like a pair of small whirlpools, which sucked her uneasiness and nervousness into it, leaving her with only peace.
"It's okay, follow me."
It's still the same words as last time, but they can soothe her heart the same.
"Hmm." She looked up at him, a smile tugging at the corners of her lips.
Her white and tender neck curved into a soft arc, causing a trace of heat to flash in Han Munian's inky black pupils.
"Han Shao has arrived." Uncle Liang led people into the door and reported it.
The conversation in the living room stopped, and Zhong Minjia turned her head happily to look: "Mu Nian......"
It's just that her good mood of seeing her son for a rare time was broken when she saw Han Munian's side, and she even forgot to hide her tone, pointing at her and asking unhappily, "Why is she here?!" ”
As soon as he entered the door, he was pointed at and questioned, although Shi Nuannuan was mentally prepared, his body still stiffened.
Han Munian noticed her slight abnormality, his arm used a little force, his right hand covered her hand and patted it gently, his face was as usual: "Mom, has your eyesight deteriorated after not seeing you for a few days?" I brought the warmth, you can't see it? ”
"Stinky boy, you're trying to me off, aren't you?!" Zhong Minjia glared at him, so angry that she almost couldn't hold the teacup in her hand.
"Mom, I'm your own son, how could I want to be angry with you, it's better to say less about this kind of slander against your son, otherwise it will be listened to by people with ulterior motives, I'm afraid it will cause unnecessary trouble." Although Han Munian's words were serious, the expression on his face did not change at all.
Zhong Minjia took a deep breath and put down the teacup heavily, although she closed her mouth, she seemed to be angry.
"Uncle, aunt, uncle." Han Munian called someone, his tone was flat, and when he looked down at Shi Nuan Nuan beside him, his eyes softened, "Nuan Nuan, call someone." ”
The few people sitting on the sofa were the last time they saw them in the hospital, and Shi Nuannuan called them one by one.
Han Xue didn't want to let her go, she let out a "tsk" in her mouth, and her bewitching red lips hooked upward: "Mu Nian, you usually play around, but it's too much to bring back to the old mansion, right?" Fortunately, all the people here are their own, and if they are seen by people with ulterior motives, I am afraid that they will cause unnecessary trouble. ”
She returned to him what Han Munian said just now, and the provocation was self-evident.
Zhong Minjia was silent at this time, it seemed that she was very satisfied that her sister-in-law could speak for her.
"Yes, fortunately, all of them here are their own people, and if any rumors spread to other people's ears in the future, it will be easier to find out." Han Munian sat down on the sofa with Shi Nuan Nuan in his arms and replied slowly.
"You!" Han Xue didn't expect him to threaten him directly, he touched a nail but couldn't say anything to refute, the red lips trembled, and he could only seek comfort from Zhong Minjia, "Sister-in-law, you see that this good nephew always makes me angry!" ”
Zhong Minjia is the sister-in-law of the Han family after all, and she is reluctant to scold her only son, so she casually blames him: "Mu Nian, how can you talk to your aunt like this?" You can't be like this in front of your grandma for a while, she can't see anyone in the family noisy and ununited, you know? ”
Han Munian took the tea brought by the servant as if he had a good time, and said casually while handing a cup to Shi Nuannuan: "Everyone knows that the brothers and sisters of our Han family are united, so many families are watching, don't give me such a big hat." ”
"You stinky boy can make fun of people, but don't forget, you're the president of Asiana!" Zhong Minjia scolded him, and the matter passed.
Although Han Xue was dissatisfied, seeing that Zhong Minjia no longer pursued it, she was smart and didn't show it, but she was still angry with this nephew who had never obeyed discipline.
Zhong Minjia still has a bit of prestige in front of her sister-in-law, her critical eyes at this time only looked at Shi Nuannuan, and when she saw her son personally serving her tea, a sense of crisis that all mothers-in-law in the world would have spontaneously arose, although her words still carried the etiquette and politeness of the big family, but with a toughness that could not be refuted: "Today is our Han family's family dinner, I'm afraid it will not be well entertained for a while, if Miss Shi has something else to do, I won't stay more." ”