Chapter 282 What Is True Elegance?
The car arrived at the Xiao family's old residence.
Xiao Yi led Xia Weiliang out from inside. The moment she jumped out and saw the house, she exclaimed at its grandeur!
She clasped her hands together and looked up at the mountains, "Where the myriad mountains stop is the true acupoint, where the myriad waters stop is the bright hall! What a geomantically auspicious place!"
Xiao Yi walked over and patted her head, "Let's go inside."
Xia Weiliang trotted a few steps to catch up.
Having had some experience with living a quasi-wealthy lifestyle, Xia Weiliang's basic aesthetic sense was still intact.
Looking at the Xiao family's old residence, it was evident that it had been there for years. From the outside, it appeared conventional, but the interior must hold hidden marvels! A row of large red lanterns hung high along the outer wall.
Rich people just loved this style of appearing low-key on the outside, but being shockingly opulent on the inside.
She thought for a moment and then chased after him, asking, "Brother Yi, although I was mentally prepared and knew your family wasn't a small household, just how opulent are we talking about?"
Xiao Yi replied casually without even thinking, "Enough to support you, and then a whole football team, with plenty to spare."
Xia Weiliang chuckled twice, "Humorous! I can see you're very humorous!"
Knowing her timid nature, Xiao Yi took her hand and led her inside, "But we're all ordinary people, there's nothing to be afraid of."
"No, no, I'm truly not scared. I was just wondering, what kind of breakup fee should I hold out for later?"
She laughed heartily, and Xiao Yi glanced at her with a languid expression, "Try holding out for one, and see what happens."
Her smile instantly vanished, "... I... I won't dare."
As they entered the main gate, the butler, Lin Guanyan, was waiting at the entrance. Seeing the two of them walk in hand-in-hand, he smiled and said, "The Fourth Young Master has been waiting for you."
Xiao Yi nodded, not showing any intention of introducing Xia Weiliang to him.
Xia Weiliang wasn't offended, as she understood perfectly well.
Her visit to the Xiao family today must have been known. Moreover, she was a public figure; pretending not to recognize her would be too deliberate.
Besides, based on their attire and demeanor, they were likely staff of the Xiao family, perhaps a butler.
If he didn't greet her proactively and instead waited for Xiao Yi to introduce her, it would be too forced, clearly an attempt to put her in her place.
Xia Weiliang was a person who valued peace the most; if you're respectful to me, I'll be even more respectful to you!
But if you try to take advantage, don't blame me for being aggressive.
Therefore, she didn't even spare Lin Guanyan a glance.
With her head held high, she swaggered into the mansion beside Xiao Yi.
Lin Guanyan watched her retreating figure thoughtfully.
He had indeed intended to give her a taste of her own medicine, to let her know that although he was just a butler of the Xiao family, his status and position were above hers.
"Who was that uncle just now?"
She asked quietly after entering.
"The Xiao family's butler, Uncle Lin."
"Lin?"
Xia Weiliang suddenly thought of something, "What's his relationship with Lin Suixiang?"
"Uncle Lin is Suixiang's father."
"Oh~"
Xia Weiliang had cracked the case.
It wasn't for nothing that women's intuition was so accurate; from the moment she first saw that uncle, she had detected a hint of disdain in his eyes.
She had been wondering, hadn't the show started even before entering the gate?
Now it seemed that this was a family feud.
Well, she had to be cautious.
As Xia Weiliang walked in, she confirmed her earlier thoughts. This wasn't just opulent; it was extremely opulent!
Have you ever seen anyone with a private zoo at home?
And those bizarre and colorful flowers, she hadn't even seen pictures of them!
"Teacher Xiao, can I ask you a question on behalf of my fans?"
"I'm not single, stop trying to seduce me."
Xia Weiliang smiled charmingly, "I just wanted to ask Teacher Xiao, is your... is your estate engaged in legitimate business?"
Xiao Yi was amused to the point of laughter, "All of it is legitimate and legal."
"Oh, oh, oh, then I'm relieved."
Xiao Yi directly led her into the reception hall. It was New Year's Eve, and more than a dozen people were seated inside.
Among them were several familiar faces.
Lin Suixiang?
Upon seeing her, Xia Weiliang instinctively raised an eyebrow, feeling her defenses rise, ready to attack at any moment. If Lin Suixiang dared to be arrogant, she would jab her!
Lin Suixiang had also seen Xia Weiliang at first glance. Her expression was identical to her father's; seemingly humble and modest, but arrogant at heart.
Especially towards Xia Weiliang, whom she disliked the most, she wished this person would disappear from the face of the earth.
When she walked in with Xiao Yi, their handsome and beautiful appearances were perfectly matched, making them seem like a match made in heaven, their visual compatibility enough to inspire jealousy!
Lin Suixiang had told herself more than once that she had to endure what ordinary people could not!
But the man, who shone brightly and stood aloof, never even glanced at her. While Lin Suixiang hated her, she wasn't brainless.
As long as Xia Weiliang existed, she would never have Xiao Yi!
Xiao Yi led Xia Weiliang in and simply introduced her to everyone: "Xia Weiliang, my girlfriend."
Everyone's gaze fell upon her with undisguised scrutiny, from top to bottom, left to right, front to back, as if they wanted to examine her from every possible angle.
Xia Weiliang, being a celebrity, had a strong aura and was not afraid of such attention.
If you want to look, then let you see clearly. Let you see what true elegance is.
Xia Weiliang simply nodded at everyone.