She was so angry she stood up from the sofa, pacing barefoot around the living room, feeling inexplicably wronged.
In a foreign land, the customs and ways of life were drastically different from those of the Hidden Tribe. Shen Liannuo needed a long time to adapt.
Song Jun was annoyed at being called a "turtle," but seeing her dejected and sad expression, he showed understanding. "I know it's hard for you to adapt right now. But you should also realize that it's normal for even bodies to experience geographical incompatibility in a new place, let alone people. You'll get used to it after a while."
"I want to go horseback riding."
Shen Liannuo walked up to Song Jun, looking at him as she stated her request. As she spoke, her tone carried a hint of sadness, and her exquisite face, etched with dejection, gave her a pitiable appearance that stirred one's heart.
Song Jun pursed his lips into a straight line, leaning back on the sofa. He closed his eyes and let out a long sigh, raising his hand to rub his throbbing temples. "For three million, it's all small matters." He consoled himself.
"Let's go, I'll take you horseback riding." Song Jun reluctantly agreed. It was three o'clock in the afternoon, the perfect time to head to the stables.
The two of them got up, changed their shoes, and prepared to leave. But as they reached the entrance of the Qingxin Residence, they encountered Pei Ying and Song Ci.
"Brother, where are you two going?" Song Ci stepped forward and asked.
Song Jun pointed to Shen Liannuo beside him. "Miss Shen wants to go horseback riding, so we're going to the stables."
"Brother Jun, take me too. I want to go as well," Pei Ying said.
Since she had already spoken, Song Ci naturally chimed in, "Brother, take me along too. I've put aside all my work today to come find you." The implication was that his younger brother missed him.
"This..." Song Jun tilted his head to look at Shen Liannuo. "Is that okay?"
Shen Liannuo walked directly towards the car. "It doesn't matter."
Just then, Song Jun saw Shen Liannuo getting into the driver's seat and immediately ran over. "Hey, hey, hey, I'll drive." He grabbed Shen Liannuo's arm and pulled her out. "How can you drive without a license? You'll be detained if the traffic police find you."
"I have a license," Shen Liannuo explained.
"Your Hidden... Tribe's driver's licenses are not interchangeable with Lancheng's, and the traffic rules are different too," Song Jun explained with difficulty.
However, Song Ci, standing nearby, 'helpfully' explained, "Since Miss Shen has a license, she can go and get it exchanged for a domestic one."
"Shut up. Will you die if you don't speak!" Song Jun felt like he had two heads. Of course, he knew that foreign licenses could be submitted for review and exchanged for domestic ones. But who would know where the Hidden Tribe was located to get a Hidden Tribe driver's license?
Anxious, Song Jun grabbed Shen Liannuo's hand, walked to the passenger side, opened the door, and said, "Get in."
Shen Liannuo pouted angrily. "So troublesome." She got into the car with a huff.
Song Jun closed the door, finally letting out a deep sigh and wiping the sweat from his forehead. This scene caused Pei Ying's eyes to dim slightly. She walked over and sat in the back seat of the car.
Ring, ring, ring—
Pei Ying's phone suddenly rang. She took out her phone and saw it was Meng Jingwei calling. "Madam?"
"Pei Ying, Ah Ye said you are with Shen Liannuo?"
"Yes, Madam."
"Give the phone to her, I have something to say to her," Meng Jingwei said to Pei Ying. Since Shen Liannuo had just arrived in Lancheng, she hadn't changed her phone, and Meng Jingwei couldn't reach her, so she had to call Pei Ying.
Pei Ying handed the phone to Shen Liannuo. "Miss Shen, it's our Madam's call."
Song Jun, standing nearby, immediately explained, "Meng Jingwei."
Shen Liannuo picked up the phone. "Jingwei?"
"You and Pei Ying, come to Yu Ting Villa together. We're having dinner here tonight, and a welcome banquet has been prepared for you." Meng Jingwei knew that Shen Liannuo was new to Lancheng and unfamiliar with the surroundings, so she took special care of her.