At the entrance of a large house in an upscale residential area in Haicheng, a taxi came to a stop. The back seat’s door opened and a girl got out.

She was about 1.68 meters tall and had a good figure. She was dressed in a white t-shirt, with nine-cent black cloth pants and white board shoes. Her long, black hair was tied up in a high ponytail that reached her waist.

It was noon when she got out of the car, and the sun was very hot. She raised her hand slightly to block the sunlight and took a look at the house in front of her. Under the sunlight, the girl’s appearance could not be seen very clearly, but her temperament could not be hidden.

She was elegant and quiet, giving people the feeling of a lady from an ancient family.

She took a look at the house in front of her, then looked away. She went to the back of the taxi and opened the trunk, taking out her luggage. It was a very big suitcase, so much so that the taxi driver thought that a little girl with small arms and legs like her would not be able to carry it. Just as he got out of the car to help, he saw her take out the suitcase with ease.

“You are very strong!” the taxi driver praised.

The girl smiled slightly in response.

Only then did he see her face clearly.

She was very beautiful, but not in a flamboyant type of way. Her beauty was reserved and special, her upright appearance like that of a dignified lady walking out of a picture. Just looking at her made people feel very comfortable.

After thanking him and paying the fare, she was about to drag her suitcase to the house when a person walked up to her.

“Excuse me, are you Miss Shi Yan?”

The person who came was a kind, old man who appeared to be in his fifties.

Shi Yan smiled slightly, “Yes, I’m Shi Yan. Hello.”

When the old man saw Shi Yan, he was clearly stunned for a moment, but his manners were very good, so he quickly came back to his senses and introduced himself.

“My name is Jiang Hai, and I’m the Jiang family’s housekeeper in Sea City. Old Madame Jiang had something urgent to attend to, so she left Sea City for the next few days. She asked me to come and receive Miss Shi.”

“Thank you for your trouble. I’m sorry for disturbing you.”

“You haven’t disturbed me. After learning that Miss Shi had accepted a place in Sea City University, the Old Madame Jiang has been talking about you for a long time, waiting for you to come. If it weren’t for the fact that an old friend suddenly fell ill and Old Madame Jiang wanted to visit her, she wouldn’t have left when you arrived.”

Shi Yan smiled faintly, “Thank you for your concern, Old Madame Jiang.”

“It’s only right for her to miss you. You saved Old Madame Jiang’s life.”

“It was just a coincidence. It doesn’t deserve the word ‘save.'”

“Miss Shi is too modest. You saved Old Madame Jiang. It was a huge favor for the Jiang family in Sea City. Let me help you with your suitcase.”

Without waiting for Shi Yan’s reply, he took her luggage.

Shi Yan did not argue with him. Although the luggage was a little heavy, it did not take much effort to drag it along the road, so she smiled and thanked him.

The Jiang family was indeed an important family in Sea City. Their house was very big, and there was a long, stone road at the entrance. The stone road was very wide, able to accommodate two cars. On both sides of the road were rows of trees, large enough so that people could only hug them with their arms wide open. It was obvious that they were quite old.

The flagstone road was very clean, with basically no fallen leaves.

“Usually, the cars would drive in directly. You didn’t allow us to send a car to the airport to pick you up and the taxi could only go to the entrance, so we still have to walk for some distance,”Jiang Hai explained patiently.

“Thank you for your trouble,” Shi Yan said with a smile.

“Miss Shi, you’re too kind. Even with my old bones, I should be more active. It’s okay to walk a little. I’m just afraid that you’ll find it difficult to walk so far.”

“I’m fine. I’ve lived in the countryside for many years and have worked a lot. It’s not difficult for me to walk a little.”

Jiang Hai smiled and said, ” After you saved Old Madame Jiang three years ago, she had been under your care for half a month. When she came back, she constantly talked about how excellent and sensible you were. Now that I have met you in person, I know that Old Madame Jiang wasn’t exaggerating.”

“You’re flattering me.”

She smiled faintly, neither servile nor overbearing.

Jiang Hai praised her in his heart.

No wonder Old Madame Jiang kept thinking about such a sensible, obedient, and well-mannered child. Who wouldn’t like her?

Just by looking at her like this, it was really hard to believe that she was a child from the country.

From her words and actions to her manners to her smile, everything was well-mannered. She simply had the temperament of a well-mannered young lady.

“Let me introduce Miss Shi to the members of the family.”

“Okay.”

With a faint smile, she listened quietly.

“Apart from Old Madame Jiang, the Eldest Master and the Eldest Madam are also a party of the Jiang family of Sea City. However, ever since the Eldest Young Master officially took over the family business and the Eldest Master gradually retired, he and the eldest madam no longer live in the old house. Only the Eldest Master and the Eldest Madam’s children, the Eldest Young Master, and the Eldest Miss live in the old house.

“The Second Master and the Second Madam do not come into contact with the family business. They are engaged in scientific research and often work overtime or go on business trips. They also do not live in the old house that often

“They only have one son, the Second Young Master in the family. He lives with them and rarely comes back to the old house.

“The Third Master is an actor. He is determined to devote his life to his acting career and is not married. He is very busy with his work and often travels around the world. He also rarely lives in the old house.

“Only the Fifth Master stays in the old house. He has been recuperating at home due to his poor health.

“The composition of the members in the family is about the same. Miss Shi, you don’t have to try to remember it. It’s fine as long as you have a number in mind.”

If the first, second, third, and fifth masters existed, then what about the fourth master?

Although she had this thought in mind, Shi Yan did not ask, as it would be impolite.

“Thank you for telling me.”

“Miss Shi, you’re welcome. Even if I didn’t tell you this, you’d be able to figure it out after staying in the old residence for a few days. The members of the family are not complicated. I just suddenly thought of it and told you about it so that you would have a better idea and won’t feel too unfamiliar and afraid when you first arrive here.”

What a thoughtful and kind person.

“Thank you for your concern.”

Jiang Hai smiled, then continued, “Eldest Miss is older than you by a month. Just like you, she has just finished her college entrance examination and received the admission notice. She couldn’t stay at home and accompanied Old Madame Jiang to visit her old friend. Speaking of which, the Eldest Miss was also accepted into Haicheng University. In the future, the two of you will be in the same school.”

Shi Yan smiled and said, “I heard Grandma Jiang mention this over the phone. But in terms of grades, I’m inferior to Miss Jiang. I just happened to step on the admission line for my major. The admission line for Miss Jiang’s major is much higher than mine. She’s also dozens of points higher than her major’s admission line. She even passed the admission line for Jingdu University. I heard Grandma Jiang say that she chose Haicheng University because she didn’t want to be too far away from home.”

“Everyone has their own strengths. Our Eldest Miss just happens to be good at learning. Perhaps there are things that our Eldest Miss is not good at that Miss Shi is good at.”

As he was only a butler, Jiang Hai did not judge the young miss of the main family too much. However, he was very good at talking.

“Thank you for your high opinion.”

“Old Madame Jiang and Eldest Miss are not at home. The Eldest Young Master is at the company. However, he will come back in the evening. Miss Shi should be able to meet him then.

“As for the Fifth Master, he usually stays in his own courtyard and rarely goes out. Miss Shi won’t have much of a chance to meet him, as he does not like to be disturbed by others. From now on, Miss Shi should try her best to avoid the Fifth Master’s courtyard in the old residence.”

The last sentence was said without any change in expression. In fact, it was a reminder to Shi Yan.

One had to say that Jiang Hai was indeed a very talkative person.

“Is there anything else you need to pay attention to in the old residence?”

Actually, she wanted to ask if there were any taboos.

However, Jiang Hai had said it tactfully, so Shi Yan asked tactfully as well.

“No, it’s just that the Eldest Young Master has always been quiet and cold. If he treats you a bit coldly, I hope you won’t take it to heart. Just pretend that he doesn’t exist.”

In the end, Jiang Hai added with a smile, “It was Old Madame Jiang who told me to tell you this.

“Old Madame Jiang said that it was not easy for her to coax you to come and stay at the house for a bit before school started. She didn’t want you to live unhappily, and she didn’t want you to be unable to stay for even two days. She said that during the half month that she stayed at your house, you took care of her as if she was your own grandmother. She once treated that place as her own home. I hope that you can also treat the Jiang family in Sea City as your own home.”

When Shi Yan heard his words, she did not give a long speech of gratitude.

She only smiled and said, “Grandma Jiang is a very loving old woman, worthy of respect.”

Neither arrogant nor impatient.

Jiang Hai looked up to her even more.

He felt more and more that she did not look like a child who grew up in the countryside.

Yet, she was.

According to Old Madame Jiang, during the half month that she stayed at Miss Shi’s house, she heard from her neighbors that Miss Shi used to live with her grandmother. When her grandmother passed away at the age of 13, she had begun to live alone.

From the age of 13 to 19, she graduated from junior high school to senior high school, living alone for six years.

She was a poor child.

However, no matter how one looked at her bearing, she did not look like someone who had been raised by a poor family, much less someone who had been orphaned at the age of 13 and lived alone since.

Perhaps some people were born with good temperaments?

Coming out from the stone path in the shade of the trees, one could see a very large garden. In the garden, there were all kinds of flowers and rocks and even Lotus Ponds. It was the season when the lotus flowers were in full bloom, and it was very beautiful.

Jiang Hai pointed to a building and introduced it, “That is the main building. No one lives there. The first floor is the main hall, where we usually receive guests. The second floor is the dining room, where everyone usually eats. The third floor is decorated more elegantly. Usually, if the ladies and young ladies need to receive guests, they will be there. They will hold a tea party or something similar.

“When everyone in the family reaches the age of ten, they are given a courtyard to live alone in. Everyone has their own courtyard in the old house, even if they don’t live here often. The courtyard that Old Madame Jiang arranged for Miss Shi is right next to her courtyard. Your courtyard and that of the Eldest Miss is closest to Old

Madame Jiang’s Courtyard.

“I’ll take Miss Shi to the courtyard that Old Madame Jiang prepared for you and allow you to settle down first.”

“Okay, thank you.”

Jiang Hai was surprised once again.

According to Old Madame Jiang, Miss Shi lived in a mud-walled, tile-roofed house in the countryside. The vegetables she ate were all personally planted on a piece of land in the courtyard, and the conditions there were very difficult. Why didn’t she have any reaction when she first entered such a large house?

Her expression did not seem like she was pretending to be calm because she was afraid of being looked down upon.

She was really calm. It was as if in her opinion, this huge house was no different from the earthen walls and tile-roofed houses in the countryside.

It was really rare for her to have such a temperament at this age.

It was no wonder that Old Madame Jiang liked her so much.

After dragging the suitcase for more than twenty minutes, they finally arrived at the courtyard that Old Madame Jiang had arranged for Shi Yan. The courtyard was separated by a wall and was not considered big, with only a two-story house and a small garden.

After sending her into the courtyard, Jiang Hai did not follow her into the house.

“It’s not convenient for me to go in. From now on, Xiao Zhao will take Miss Shi with her. If you need anything, just tell Xiao Zhao. She will arrange for it or call me directly. Here is my business card.”

Xiao Zhao was a female helper that Jiang Hai had just called over, seeming to be in her thirties.

Shi Yan took his business card with both hands and smiled, “Thank you. It’s been hard on you to pick me up personally.”

“You’re welcome, Miss Shi.”

After Jiang Hai left, Xiao Zhao said, “Miss Shi, let me help you carry your luggage upstairs. Your room and the study are on the second floor, and the living room is on the first floor. You can sit on the first floor and rest for a while, then go upstairs after I’m done unpacking.”

Shi Yan refused with a smile, “No need. I can unpack by myself. Just give me your phone number, and I’ll look for you if there’s anything I need. I’ve been traveling for a long time. I want to take a shower and rest after I’m done unpacking.”

“Then I’ll help you take your luggage upstairs.”

“No need. I can do it myself.”

Xiao Zhao wanted to insist, but Shi Yan easily carried the luggage up the stone stairs and into the house.

This Miss Shi Yan may look thin and weak, but she was surprisingly strong.

“Then call me if Miss Shi needs anything. I’ll leave my phone number on the coffee table in the living room.”

“Okay.”

Xiao Zhao’s eyes were suddenly dazzled by her smile.

This was too beautiful!

Her temperament was also excellent. She was actually not inferior to the eldest miss at all…

Miss Shi and the eldest miss did not seem to be of the same style, but no matter what, she felt that Miss Shi was like a socialite from an orthodox aristocratic family.

Was this the country girl who saved Old Madame Jiang in the legend?

She didn’t look like she came from the country at all.

Shi Yan carried her suitcase upstairs.

The doors of the rooms were all open, so it was not difficult to tell which was her bedroom and which was the study.

The rooms were all arranged so that there was a sofa, a bed, a cloakroom, and a large balcony. The room was a simple color and light blue in style, which Shi Yan liked.

There was a suspended chair on the balcony, and a few potted plants were placed next to it.

Shi Yan opened the suitcase and began to hang her clothes in the cloakroom first.

When she opened the suitcase, half was clothes and half was books.

They were all old books, and it was obvious that she had looked through them often.

The clothes for this season didn’t take up much space, so even though most of her suitcases were filled with books, she actually had five sets of clothes, two sets of pajamas, and two pairs of shoes.

The style of the clothing was similar to what she was wearing now.

She opened the closet in the cloakroom and smelled a fragrant scent. One sniff and she knew that it was the fragrance bag that had been placed in the closet to remove any smell and prevent insects.

In the closet, other than the clothes rack that had been prepared, there were two sets of pajamas and two sets of relatively loose sportswear with no tags. It was probably because she did not know her figure that Old Madame Jiang had ordered people to only prepare these items.

The clothes were not gorgeous, all very low-key styles and not much different from her usual style of clothing.

Shi Yan smiled lightly.

Old Madame Jiang was a really meticulous person.

After hanging up the clothes, she closed the suitcase and dragged it to the study on the side.

Compared to the clothes she had brought, she treasured these books much more.

The study was very simple. In addition to a few bookshelves and desks, there was also a sofa. Beside the sofa was a small solid wood coffee table, and near the floor-to-ceiling window was a tatami. She usually did not want to sit at the desk and read, so she could sit there instead.

There was also a computer on the desk.

The study laid out a small carpet in the place of the tatami mat and the sofa according to the layout style.

There were green plants on the coffee table and a pot by the floor-to-ceiling window, making it look very warm.

There were three bookshelves, one of them full of books. They were all new books and had most likely been specially prepared for her. The other two bookshelves were empty, left for her to put her own books.

Shi Yan took out her books and placed them on the bookshelves, one by one.

By the time she was done, almost half an hour had passed.

It was not a lie when she told Xiao Zhao that she wanted to take a bath and rest.

To travel from her village to Haicheng, she took a three-hour bus to the city. Then she took a half-hour taxi from the city station to the airport and took a more than three-hour flight. After landing, she took a taxi for almost an hour to get to Jiang’s house.

She was indeed a little tired.

She went back to her room to put her suitcase away, took a set of pajamas that she had brought with her, then went to the bathroom to wash up.

The bathroom was fully equipped with many toiletries, in addition to a washing machine, which was exactly what Shi Yan wanted. Perhaps Old Madame Jiang had prepared the washing machine because she knew Shi Yan was not used to having others help her wash clothes in the countryside, which she always did herself.

She was very considerate.

After taking a shower and changing into her pajamas, then drying her hair, Shi Yan washed and dried the clothes she had changed into before she closed the curtains and lay on the bed.

There was a faint incense on the bed. It was not very strong, but Shi Yan could sense it.

She pulled up the quilt and took a look at her phone.

It was almost three o’clock in the afternoon.

According to the housekeeper, the young master of the Jiang family, Jiang Hai, had to return to the old house after work. It was her first day as a guest at the Jiang family, so she could not be rude. She had to get up and go to the main building around five o’clock.

No matter what, as a guest, she should greet the host.

This way, she could sleep for two hours.

Shi Yan set the alarm for five o’clock and slept very well.

Shi Yan had always had a good outlook. She had always been content with the situation. Living alone in the countryside, she rarely had insomnia, not to mention when she was lying on such a soft bed.

She got up, washed, then changed her clothes.

She was dressed in a white t-shirt, nine-cent black cloth pants, and white shoes once again.

The style of her clothes seemed almost the same, but they were not. If one did not look closely, you would not be able to tell that she had changed her clothes.

However, Shi Yan did not care about these things. She was fine as long as she was comfortable in them.

It was definitely inappropriate to go to the main building alone. After all, she was in someone else’s house.

Shi Yan saw Little Zhao’s note on the coffee table in the living room on the first floor. Her number was written on it, so she called Little Zhao and asked her to bring her to the main building.

Little Zhao came very quickly.

“Miss Shi.”

Shi Yan stood up from the sofa and nodded slightly with a faint smile, “Sister Zhao, please bring me to the main building. I don’t know the way.”

She definitely knew the way. Her memory had always been very good. When she came over just now, Jiang Hai had pointed out the location of the main building to her, so she could roughly remember the way.

“Miss Shi, you’re too kind. You can just call me Little Zhao.”

Shi Yan smiled. She didn’t respond well, but neither did she respond badly.

Little Zhao continued, “Miss Shi, are you hungry? If you’re hungry and feel that it’s too far to go to the main building, I can bring your dinner here.”

“There’s no need to trouble yourself. I’ll go over and eat. It’s my first day as a guest at the Jiang family, so I can just say hello to your eldest young master.”

Seeing Little Zhao look at her in surprise, Shi Yan smiled and said, “It was Uncle Hai who told me that the others aren’t at the old residence, and it’s not convenient for your fifth master to disturb them. Only your eldest young master will come back after work. I thought that since it’s my first day as a guest at the Jiang family, I should say hello to the master, so I will only look for your eldest young master.”

When Uncle Hai brought her here, she heard Little Zhao call him that, so she followed suit.

“Is that so?” Little Zhao smiled and said, “Actually, before Old Madame Jiang left, she told me to tell you that if you don’t want to see anyone else, you don’t have to. Eldest young master is no exception. Old Madame Jiang also said that if you treat this place as your own home, you can be as free as you are in your own home. The Jiang family is her home, and you are her invited guest. No one will dare to say anything against you.”

“Grandma Jiang is thoughtful,” Shi Yan smiled faintly. “It’s just that I’m a guest at the Jiang family for the first time, so it’s only right for me to greet the host. I also want to go out and familiarize myself with the Environment.”

Since she had already said so, Little Zhao naturally could not say anything.

She only hesitated for a moment before saying, “Then when you meet our eldest young master, if he is… Not very enthusiastic, please don’t take it to heart. Our eldest young master’s personality is relatively cold and cheerless, and it’s not just against you.”

Shi Yan was an honored guest of Old Madame Jiang. Additionally, Xiao Zhao had a good first impression of her. Otherwise, Xiao Zhao would not easily say these things in front of her.

It was a big taboo to say even small words about the main family in front of guests, although this was not considered small words.

“I know this. Uncle Hai mentioned it to me.”

“Then I’m relieved.”

Xiao Zhao led Shi Yan to the main building and walked for more than ten minutes.

When they reached the main hall on the first floor of the main building, it was already 5:40 pm, and there were maids and chefs working in the kitchen. After inviting Shi Yan to sit down, Xiao Zhao made her a cup of tea.

“If the eldest young master doesn’t have any social engagements, he will be back on time after work. He will be home around six o’clock. He didn’t call ahead to inform the kitchen that there was no need to prepare dinner, so he should be back in time. Please have a cup of tea and wait. I’ll be going back first, so if there’s anything you need, please give me a call.”

“Okay. Thank you, Sister Zhao.”

She didn’t change her words, and Little Zhao didn’t correct her either.

She smiled at her and left the main hall.

Shi Yan took her third sip of tea. When the clock on the wall pointed to 5:55, the sound of a car coming in from the outside rang out.

Soon after, a servant greeted her and called out, “Eldest young master.”

Someone came in through the main door, and Shi Yan looked up at the sound.

That person was also looking at her.

He was about 1.85 meters tall, with a cold, handsome face and sharp eyes.

This was Jiang Cheng, the young master of the Jiang family. He was 24 years old and had already taken over the Jiang family’s business in Sea City. He was the legitimate leader of the Jiang family in Sea City.

All of this was mentioned by Old Madame Jiang and Shi Yan during their conversation on the phone.

Shi Yan put down her teacup and stood up. She smiled, then nodded, “Hello, I’m Shi Yan. Sorry to bother you.”

Jiang Sheng looked at her and retracted his gaze. He walked in and said, “Miss Shi. Hello, I’m Jiang Sheng.”

He didn’t intend to shake her hand or greet her. He only nodded his head slightly, his expression indeed very cold.

Perhaps it was because someone had warned her in advance, or perhaps it was because Shi Yan didn’t care, but her expression didn’t change at all. There was still a decent smile on her face. She greeted him again, Young Master Jiang.”

Jiang Cheng’s gaze fell on her face once again.

However, he only paused for a few seconds before he shifted his gaze away. It was as if he was curious about her bearing, which did not seem like that of a country bumpkin, but he did not intend to probe further.

“Miss Shi, you’re too kind. You’re Grandmother’s guest.”

He implied that he was not disturbing her.

“Miss Shi, please take a seat.”

Shi Yan sat down, and Jiang Cheng sat down on another sofa.

“The family members aren’t at the old residence, so they’re being neglectful. Grandma and my sister went to visit an old friend who is sick, and they won’t be back for at least three days. I’m busy with work, so I’m afraid I won’t be able to receive Miss Shi personally. If Miss Shi needs anything, just look for the butler, Uncle Hai, and he’ll make the necessary arrangements.”

Jiang Sheng was polite, but he was also cold.

However, the family members weren’t at the old residence? Didn’t they say that there was another master five?

Shi Yan did not ask any further.

She smiled and replied, “Okay.”

She did not say anything else, but he reminded her to look for the butler, Uncle Hai, if she needed anything.

Jiang Sheng glanced at the old zhong on the wall and said, “Dinner is usually at 6:30 pm. There’s still about half an hour left. Miss Shi, please sit here for a while. I have something to take care of in the study.”

“Young Master Jiang, go and do what you need to do. Don’t worry about me.”

Jiang Cheng nodded and got up, but he didn’t leave immediately. Instead, he called a passing servant and said, “Go and call uncle Hai over to have dinner together.”

“Yes, Young Master.”

Jiang Hai usually didn’t come over to have dinner together.

Although the servant was suspicious, she didn’t ask any more questions.

However, hearing Jiang Cheng’s instructions, Shi Yan once again lamented that the Jiang family of Sea City was meticulous and considerate in their work.

There was no one else in the Jiang family’s old mansion, and the fifth master of the Jiang family didn’t go out often. It was indeed a little inappropriate for her and young master Jiang to be the only ones having dinner later. However, it was her first time visiting, and they had met and greeted each other in the main building. It would be rude of young master Jiang to leave her alone for dinner.

It wouldn’t be inappropriate or rude to call the housekeeper, Jiang Hai, along with her.

Half an hour passed very quickly.

In the dining room on the second floor of the main building, the dining room was very big. There were five solid wooden tables, and they were seated at the main table.

“Please take a seat, Miss Shi,” Jiang Hai smiled kindly.

Shi Yan thanked him and took her seat.

“I only heard from Old Madame Jiang that Miss Shi doesn’t mind eating. I don’t know exactly what Miss Shi likes to eat, so I asked the kitchen to prepare something. If Miss Shi has anything you want to eat, just tell Little Zhao and she will tell the kitchen tomorrow.”

Shi Yan replied with a faint smile, “Okay. Thank you, Uncle Hai.”

Jiang Hai poured a glass of red wine for Jiang Cheng and half a glass of white wine for himself. He then asked Shi Yan, “Miss Shi, do you want to drink?”

“I’m fine, thank you.”

Jiang Hai was the one who served the entire meal. Other than saying “Please” to Shi Yan at the beginning of the meal, Jiang Cheng did not speak the entire time. His expression was cold and solemn, and his aura was a little oppressive.

If it were any other young lady who had just met him for the first time, how could she be so calm and eat with him at the same table?

Yet, Shi Yan had done so.

This not only made Jiang Hai look at her, but it also made Jiang Sheng look at her slightly.

In fact, he looked at her a few more times.

After dinner, Shi Yan left the main building and returned to the courtyard that Old Madame Jiang had arranged for her. It took more than ten minutes to walk from the main building to the courtyard, which saved her the time it would take to take a walk after dinner. When she returned, she went straight into the study room and took a book from the bookshelf that Old Madame Jiang had prepared for her.

After she left, Jiang Hai, who was accompanying Jiang Cheng for a walk after dinner in the courtyard, began to talk about her.

“This Miss Shi Yan is quite different from what I imagined.”

Jiang Cheng did not respond to his words.

Jiang Hai seemed to have gotten used to this, continuing, “When I heard Old Madame Jiang mention her in the past, I always thought that she was just an obedient country child. She must have had a simple and honest aura about her, but I feel that Miss Shi is completely different.

“I personally led Miss Shi into the house this afternoon. The Jiang family’s mansion can be considered one of the best manors in Sea City. However, from the beginning to the end, there was not even the slightest change in Miss Shi’s expression. It was not that Miss Shi was acting like she had never seen the world before. However, she was really too calm. It was as if in her eyes, the Jiang family’s mansion was no different from the earthen walls and tile-roofed houses in her house.”

Jiang Sheng paused his footsteps and glanced at him.

This was a rare response, which meant that he was a little interested in this topic.

Jiang Hai continued, “Of course, it’s possible that this is because of her upbringing. After all, there’s no rule that children from the countryside can’t have an upbringing.

“It’s just that this is the first time I’ve met a young lady who can eat with a young master on their first meeting and still maintain such a calm expression.”

Not to mention the young master’s cold face. Even he, who was over 50 years old, was afraid when he looked at it. With the young master’s overly outstanding appearance, what young lady would not be shy when she first saw him?

However, Miss Shi was not affected by him at all.

This was not something that could be achieved with good manners.

“Also, Miss Shi’s temperament... She doesn’t deliberately disguise it. Her every move gives people the feeling of a lady from a well-off family.

“If Miss Shi had been born into a family with some background, it would be understandable that she would have such a temperament. Yet, she comes from an ordinary peasant family. She was an orphan who grew up with just her grandmother. After her grandmother passed away, she lived alone for six years.”

Jiang Cheng could think of anything that Jiang Hai could think of. However, before Jiang Hai mentioned it, Jiang Cheng’s thoughts were elsewhere, so he didn’t think too much about Shi Yan.

Hearing this, he asked Jiang Hai, “What do you want to say?”

“I don’t want to say anything. I’m just lamenting.”

Jiang Sheng frowned, “Uncle Hai.”

Jiang Hai was intimidated by his gaze, so he quickly said, “Alright, I actually wanted to ask the young master if you need to carefully investigate Miss Shi’s background.

“When I thought about how she was Old Madame Jiang’s savior and how Old Madame Jiang had to invite her over several times to be a guest, coupled with the fact that she was younger than young miss by a month, she was just a child in my eyes. Suspecting a child like this seems to be making a mountain out of a molehill, so I hesitated…”

“But eldest young master, the Jiang family in Sea City is not an ordinary family after all. You must not have the intention to harm others, and you must also have the intention to guard against others.”