Not to mention how Philip and Alan communicate here, a moment later, the East City District. In front of a small but equally exquisite building, a luxury carriage that had just arrived from Beicheng District stopped slowly.

It's just a few small houses, and in terms of scale, it's certainly not a manor. However, the identity of the owner is the same as that of the owner of the surrounding manor and castle, and they are all nobles. This is not to say how shabby the nobles who live here, but each noble family has its own landlord's house, and in other cities, there is no need to be so exaggerated, just build a few small buildings as a place to stay.

Immediately, just as Annika in a white cotton gauze dress stepped out of the carriage. In the delicate small building, a young woman dressed in black casual clothes, with long hair tied up in a ponytail, looked mature and capable, but did not lose her aristocratic temperament, and walked out quickly.

He saluted and smiled, "Good morning, Anika, I've been waiting for you for a long time." Why, didn't Mr. Allen come?"

"Good morning, Sister Betsy. In return, Annika stepped forward and hugged the young aristocratic woman named Betsy affectionately, "I'm sorry, I made an appointment for you." But there was a temporary guest at home, so he couldn't come this time. ”

"Oh, that's a shame. But it's okay, wait until next time I get a chance. Becky looked a little disappointed when she heard this, but then she adjusted well and said considerately.

"Why wait for next time? Annika blinked her bright eyes, raised her chin slightly, and proudly showed a few inches of slender jade neck, "I, Annika, will be the person in charge of this cooperation negotiation and promise the Yatang Business Group to cooperate with your family." Hee-hee...... "In the end, I couldn't hold back and covered my mouth and laughed."

Betsy was stunned when she heard this. When he came back to his senses, he couldn't help but shake his head and sighed, "Eren is really good to you!" Look at Annika's proud little touch. Lost smiled and reached out to press her raised chin, "Hehe, I know, head Annika, I'll take care of you, the little leader." ”

"Becky-sister-" Annika shook Becky's arm and lowered her blushing face in embarrassment, "Don't make fun of me." Sister is the real female president of the business family. ”

It's not exactly a mutual flattery, Annika and Betsy have a very good relationship, so they naturally know what kind of skills this girlfriend has. It stands to reason that as an aristocrat, it is natural for you to come into contact with the family business. But don't forget, Betsy is an aristocratic lady, and the business field is not something she should be involved in, nor is it something she is good at. But not only did she do it, but she did it well, and it was dazzling. This can be seen from the fact that the family will send her over this time to negotiate with the Tang Dynasty merchant group, which is in the limelight!

But. Becky didn't show the look of pride and joy that she should have after receiving the praise, and the corners of her mouth instead raised a trace of bitter arc. Sighed lightly: "Is it amazing? But it was all forced out......

Annika heard that something came to mind, and covered her mouth and exclaimed, "Ahhh ”

"Hehe, it's okay...... You enviable little one. Nodding Annika's smooth forehead and instantly cleaning up her expression, Betsy smiled indifferently.

The two stand together, the age gap next year is similar, but the temperament is very different, one is mature and calm, and the other is innocent and squeamish. And Anika, who was called 'little guy', didn't care at all, as if it should be like this, holding Becky's arm and coquettishly.

"Alright, alright, since Mr. Allen didn't come, then there is no need to be so formal and polite on this date...... Let's go, you go to my room first, and I'll get you a cup of honey water......"

"Thank you, I want to add sweet grapefruit spices. ”

"Got it, my little grown!"

"Ah, Sister Betsy, you're making fun of me again......"

......

Perhaps because of the importance of the date, and fearing that the wall had ears, Betsy temporarily dismissed the servants. So when Annika walked into the exquisite building, she didn't see any people.

And when the familiar way pushed open Becky's room, "Wow-" Annika couldn't help but cover her mouth and exclaimed, looking slightly stunned.

The room is not big, and it is not as luxurious and exquisite as the boudoir of the aristocratic lady. Rather, it looked a little cluttered, most conspicuously a large desk, much larger than a dresser, almost equal to a soft bed, with thick stacks of books, sheets of wool paper, and an unfinished teal drink...... Oh, that's a refreshing bitter juice for staying up late to do things. Annika had seen Alan drink it before, and she had tasted it curiously, and then she never touched it again......

"Sister Becky......" came back to her senses, and Annika looked at the qiē in front of her, and seemed to see the scene of Becky wearing a coat, drinking bitter juice, and staying up late to deal with various family affairs with her head down...... Unconsciously biting his lip, he showed admiration and pity, "It's too hard...... This shouldn't be something you carry......"

is also a nobleman, and they are so familiar with each other, Annika naturally knows the situation in Betsy's family.

It was a family of illustrious counts, the current old earl's family and even the lord of a city. And Becky, as the youngest daughter of the family, should have enjoyed a carefree and beautiful life like most aristocratic ladies. However, after the two elder brothers suddenly died of illness one after another, and the old earl stepped down from the position of city lord, everything changed, and all the family burdens were on her shoulders...... In fact, she can not accept it at all, and marry into a well-connected aristocratic family step by step, all the pressure will leave her, and no one will say anything about it. But she didn't, she chose to participate in the family affairs, and successively took over the burden of the family business, which has developed to this day......

"Hey, why don't you go in and stand at the door?" Just as Annika was in a trance, Betsy came from behind with two pale yellow drinks, and then looked at Annika as she turned her head to look stunned, thought of something, and shrugged her shoulders apologetically, "Oh, I'm sorry." I read something last night, and I forgot to clean it up, it should be a mess inside. ”

"No, no......" I didn't care about it just now, but now after seeing the scene in front of her, Annika noticed the faint bloodshot in Becky's eyes, as well as the darkness under the light makeup around her eyes, the tiredness that couldn't be concealed, and couldn't help but feel distressed and stepped forward to hug gently, "Sister Becky." Originally...... It turns out that you have been working so hard all along. ”

I was stunned. Betsy understood. Shaking his head and chuckling, "Heh, it's not always like this, and it's not as hard as you think." ”

"But ......"

Waving her hand to interrupt, Betsy smiled and said, "It's really nothing, I like my current state very much, very fulfilling, and very fulfilling!"

It seems that I don't want to talk more about this matter, and after a few words of consolation. Betsy put down the tray and casually diverted the topic: "Tell me, Anika, I've found a good man and we're engaged." Well, when are you going to officially get married?"

In the end, it was a noble lady who had never experienced wind and rain, Annika didn't realize that the topic had been taken away, and pouted when she heard the words, lying on the soft bed weakly, and muttered in a muffled voice: "What is it......"

"Huh?" Becky was surprised. Then he thought of something, and his brows furrowed slightly. Masase said, "Aren't you still satisfied? Annika, although Alan is not a nobleman, he is not so handsome. But believe sister, when you have enough experience, you will know that he is much better than those nobles who have a good skin and only know how to enjoy themselves at will!"

"Well, that's not the case, Sister Betsy, you misunderstood. Annika was stunned for a moment, then quickly sat up, and kept shaking her head in denial.

"What's the reason for that...... Uh, it can't be that there is a problem on his side, right?" Betsy touched her chin and nodded solemnly, "Well, that's really a big problem!"

Although they are elegant and noble, the two women get together in private. As long as the relationship is intimate enough, there are really no taboos about the content of the conversation. "No, no, we're not married, he respects me a lot, he didn't get to that point...... Becky-sister-"

Coquettish, looking at the smiling Becky, Annika, who explained in a panic, didn't know that she was being ridiculed, and subconsciously pulled the blanket to cover her face, and then she didn't get up and hugged Becky's delicate body, shaking for a while.

"Okay, okay, it's my sister's mistake...... Don't shake it, but you have to tell me what's wrong with him, right?"

As if all the strength in her body was drained by this question, Betsy sat on the wooden chair next to the desk, bit her lip and hesitated, and finally hesitated: "Actually, this is just a kind of intuition on my part. I don't think Alan likes me that much, at least not with all his heart...... He looked at me in the eyes, touched my hair, kissed me, kissed me, and always felt ...... It felt like he was facing someone else, and I was just a substitute......"

After a pause, as if he suddenly thought of something, he continued to be distressed and said, "By the way, the last time I went to the north, he said that he wanted to take me to meet an extremely important sister named Lena. Sister Becky, do you know, that Lena's appearance and body are really similar to me. You say, Alan, will he ...... Could it be that Lena that you really like?"

As soon as the words fell, "Haha......" Betsy burst out laughing, pointing at Annika who looked stunned, and leaned over to support her waist, as if she was going to laugh directly, until Annika showed a look of shame, then she gasped and laughed, "Anika, Anika, what are you thinking, haha...... Nalina I know that she is a gifted alchemist and the chief designer of the creative merchandise of the Atang Merchant Order. It can be said that the reason why the Yatang Business Group has been able to develop to its current scale is that she is the most important meritorious veteran...... Alan and she are the closest partners, and they are orphans, so of course they have to bring a lover to meet her. But you're ...... You're guarding against each other, haha......"

"Don't laugh, Sister Becky...... I know all of this, but I just don't feel right. Annika pouted.

Holding her chest and finally stopping her laughter, Betsy shook her head and said, "Okay, let's not talk about whether there is really someone else in Allen's heart." Anika, you have to remember that everyone has their own privacy, and there are some privacy that lovers, couples, and parents can't sup. And there is no need to dwell on these at all, you just need to know one thing, even if Alan has someone else in mind, he will choose you in the end, and you will be the one who wears the wedding ring and spends the rest of his life with - confirming this, it is enough for us women. ”

"Is that really the case?" asked Annika Chi.

"Of course!" replied in the affirmative, and then the corners of Becky's mouth raised a mocking arc, "Annika, you are also a nobleman, you should know the dirty things in this circle. Compared to those bastard men who are still merciful everywhere after getting married, and even openly raise lovers outside, Allen, who just thinks about it in his heart, is so decent and rare. ”

"Oh, I see. It was just an instinct, but now hearing Becky's well-reasoned and meticulous analysis, Annika suddenly felt that the gloom in her heart was gone. A happy smile hung on his face again. "Thank you. Sister Betsy. Listening to you say that, my Alan is really a rare good man, hehe......"

"My Alan ......" Betsy, who pretended to be annoyed, pouted, "I dare you to show affection today to show affection and stimulate me." ”

"Of course not, I'm really confused. Seeing this, Annika hurriedly hugged Becky's arm flatteringly, and rolled her eyes, "That's right." Sister Betsy, do you have someone you like?"

"If you don't change the subject, don't talk about it. Annika flicked her smooth forehead angrily, and Betsy tidied up her clothes a little, and said casually, "No." Sticking out her tongue, Annika asked disbelievingly, "Why are there so many people chasing you." ”

It's a fact, Betsy is a noble lady, and she is still a very beautiful noble lady. After taking over the family business. It also adds a bit of unique temperament that most aristocratic ladies do not have, and is naturally more sought after.

But Betsy was calm: "It's just so many straw bales." Even if there are a few that aren't, it's not just me who takes a fancy to me. ”

Annika couldn't help but be silent when she heard this, she stayed by Becky's side for a long time after getting acquainted, she listened to a lot of words, and after her knowledge was broadened, Annika did recognize the nature of straw bales of those noble young men who boasted of being elegant. And the purpose of pursuing Betsy will not be so simple for self-motivated ordinary young people. After all, not all young people from ordinary backgrounds are Allen, Betsy's current identity is the only direct eldest daughter of the earl family, and after marrying her, she is a step to the sky, and few people can resist this temptation......

Realizing that she had asked a question that she shouldn't have asked, Annika turned her head awkwardly, patted the thick stack of books on the table, and clumsily changed the subject: "Sister Betsy's vision is too high, and, look, you work so hard, how can you have time to fall in love...... Huh, what is this?"

After a pause, when he opened a book, he shook off a piece of white paper sandwiched in it and fell on the table. Subconsciously bowed his head, it was a portrait painting, painting a man with ordinary facial features and face except for his eyes that were a little too narrow.

The pen work is fine, delicate and visible, and it is obviously a fine product after a long time of polishing.

"Ha, look what I found. Coming back to her senses, Annika quickly picked up the portrait, like a weasel in a chicken coop, and looked at Becky, who was suddenly stunned, "Hidden deep enough, Sister Becky, they all sandwiched each other's portraits in the books that must be read every day...... Can't grab it, hee hee ......"

The arm leaned back extremely, avoiding the palm that Detective Becky had grasped, "Give it back to me, Anika, it's not what you think, it's ...... I don't know where this portrait came from, I haven't seen it in this book. As she opened her mouth to argue, Betsy, who had always maintained a mature and calm attitude, looked panicked for the first time.

Flexibly dodging back, Annika proudly raised the portrait, and her fingers stroked the edge of the paper: "Haha, you can't fool me, Sister Becky." The edge of the paper is so supple, it is clearly the result of long-term viewing and stroking. Let's be honest, who is he?"

Seeing that she couldn't bluff the usually dull Annika all at once, Betsy quickly changed her strategy and spread her hands to press: "Okay, I admit it, I do know him, but he's really not my lover." ”

"And who is he?" Annika showed her disbelief, but before Betsy could make up a reason, she looked at the portrait in her hand and was stunned, and subconsciously whispered, "Hey, strange." How do you feel a little familiar, as if you've seen ...... somewhere?"

"He's ...... What!" Becky's body shook violently when she heard this, grabbed Anika's wrist, and said excitedly, "Have you seen him?

"Ahh Lost in exclamation, Annika subconsciously broke free.

Instantly let go of his wrist and grabbed Annika on the shoulder instead, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry...... It's my sister who is wrong, think about it, think about it, where have you seen him!"

"Uh......" Annika was startled by Becky's expression so excited, this was the first time she had seen her. And Becky's eyes didn't seem to be the joy of suddenly hearing the news of her lover, but ...... Resentment? Unconcealed exuberant hatred...... Is it a delusion?

"I—I've forgotten about it, I just feel familiar......"

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(PS: Some people say that the tanuki forgot about Betsy's pit, hum, you're too naïve, is the nickname of the pit filler demon called for nothing?)

...... (To be continued......)