Chapter 2 First Encounter
We had barely stepped out of the car when the Song family's butler took our luggage.
He greeted us warmly. "Madam, Miss."
His enthusiasm was perfectly measured, everything handled flawlessly.
I sighed again. Entering a wealthy household was like stepping into deep waters.
We followed the butler through the gates of the Song residence.
The house was large, but not the glittering mansion I had imagined. It carried an air of quiet elegance.
Paintings by renowned artists hung on the walls. Antiques sat on every surface. Everything spoke of the Song family's century-long prosperity.
Footsteps echoed down the stairs.
The butler immediately smiled with respect and warmth. "Young Master."
The difference in his greeting was obvious.
Song Chengyuan walked halfway down before noticing the guests.
He stood on the high staircase and looked down at us. His expression was unreadable, but it could not have been pleasant.
"Butler Li, I recall the Song family does not have the habit of inviting outsiders over."
Butler Li gave an awkward smile. "Young Master, this is Madam and Miss Lin."
"Madam?" Song Chengyuan sneered and descended the stairs at a leisurely pace.
He stared hard at Xu Yunru. "The lady of the house died ten years ago."