Chapter 1599: Chapter 1598: The Unpredictability of the Human Heart
As a member of a large family, the most annoying thing is people gossiping behind others’ backs. Especially those maidservants and house servants, they must be well-managed.
How could one not be angry when hearing these people gossiping about the steward?
"Do you all have too much free time?"
"Pile all the stones in the rockery in the backyard properly. If you can’t finish it today, I’ll punish you!"
"Yes, yes, yes..."
The maidservants groaned and quickly turned and ran off.
After those black maidservants left, the steward’s gaze fell on Fang Yu and Ye Wenjun.
To be honest, the thoughts of the maidservants were precisely his thoughts. The only difference was that the maidservants expressed it all openly, which was against the rules, while he buried it deep in his heart.
A mere doctor. Trying to use this opportunity to climb high and curry favor with the Wang Family, isn’t this motive quite obvious?
The steward’s mouth curved into a strange smile.
"You might be able to deceive the young master, but how could you deceive the madam?"
After saying this, the steward disappeared.
At the same time.
Ye Wenjun and Fang Yu, led by the steward, arrived in the main hall.
The atmosphere of the Wang Family felt very understated. However, the more understated it was, the more unfathomable it seemed. Many things were in dark or light tones. But, the more such things were, the more precious they seemed.
"Please wait a moment. The madam and the young master should return shortly."
"Is your young master currently outside?"
"The young master said he wants to entertain you today. A distinguished guest like you naturally requires his personal attention. He has gone to purchase some ingredients. The madam is reciting scriptures, and she should be done in about 20 minutes."
"Thank you for your trouble."
"This is my duty."
After saying this, the steward respectfully exited the main hall.
The two of them appeared quite relaxed, with the main hall completely empty and very quiet.
The chairs on both sides were wooden, which was quite rare.
Everything else consisted of metallic structures.
Fang Yu sat down.
"It seems the Wang Family is very well-established. Not many could afford wooden furniture. Moreover, these wooden pieces are very old, likely having existed in the Red County Star Domain for a considerable time."
"You’re right. Those who can afford such furniture must have some skill."
Just after they finished their conversation.
Wang the steward walked in with hands clasped behind his back.
"What the two of you said was not wrong. It’s natural that the Wang Family has some skill to have reached its current status."
Fang Yu was slightly surprised.
He didn’t expect his words to be overheard and that the person arrived so silently without any sense of presence.
This person is an expert.
An expert with high cultivation among the Divine Race.
Wang the steward walked in with a smile on his face.
Indeed, he overheard the conversation between the two.
Wang the steward cupped his hands and saluted the two.
"Honored guests, being visitors at the Wang Family, there is much I’m sure you don’t know about the Wang Family. Allow me to introduce myself briefly. My surname is Wang, and I am the steward of the Wang Family. How should I address the two of you?"
In truth, Wang the steward already knew the identity and status of these two people.
However, it’s better to confirm by asking directly.
"My surname is Fang, and I am a doctor. This is my fiancée." Even if she was his fiancée, not mentioning her name was still appropriate, so Fang Yu directly omitted Ye Wenjun’s name.
Wang the steward nodded with a smile.
"I heard the two of you discussing wooden furniture earlier. Indeed, the shortest-lasting of these pieces is over ten thousand years old. Many pieces of wood, under prolonged erosion, have turned to dust and disappeared. However, these wooden furnishings before us are different, most having been treated with the most advanced protective coatings that can preserve them for millions of years."
"I see. I was wondering why there are so few trees growing outside the main city, and towering trees made of wood are even more scarce and strictly protected, making them impossible to cut freely. The Wang Family owning such wooden furnishings is truly remarkable."
This clearly highlighted the impressive nature of the Wang Family. Even the Liu Family did not possess such extensive wooden furniture.
Wang the steward nodded.
"Are you two very familiar with our young master?"
"We haven’t known each other for long, but we get along very well."
"The young master is still very young, so if he has offended you, Master Fang, please do not take it to heart."
When Fang Yu heard the title "Master," it was clear that Wang the steward knew something about him, yet he spoke with a smiling demeanor. It now seemed a bit sarcastic.
The thing Fang Yu disliked the most was this sarcastic attitude.
They often say one thing but mean another, with words that never align with their true thoughts.
A typical hypocrite; Fang Yu would rather deal with an outright scoundrel than associate with such a hypocrite.
"You may not fully understand relationships among young people. They lack such deep calculations. Steward Wang, you’re overthinking it," Fang Yu said.
"Master Fang has a keen insight."
Just as he wanted to continue inquiring, a maidservant entered and bowed, saying,
"Steward Wang, Master Fang, Lady Fang, the young master and madam are on their way."
The three nodded.
Addressing Ye Wenjun as Lady Fang was also appropriate. A woman marrying a man typically takes on the husband’s surname.
This shows that although the Red County Star Domain is very technologically advanced, it still retains traditions similar to Earth.
Therefore, from this angle, Earth’s civilization might indeed have been sown by the Red County civilization in ancient times on Earth.
The civilizations of the two are too similar, especially in the surnames, titles, and etiquette of the Human and Divine Races, along with many other similarities, including the structure of many houses.
"Understood," Wang the steward simply nodded. He did not continue to question Fang Yu.
As anticipated, Wang madam and young master Wang Duo entered arm in arm.
As they entered the main hall.
Fang Yu and Ye Wenjun also stood up.
This was basic courtesy.
"Young master Wang Duo, madam."
Wang Duo smiled and said.
"Mother, this is the Master Fang I’ve been telling you about, a rare doctor with special abilities in our main city! This is Master Fang’s fiancée, Ye Siyu."
Wang madam nodded and showed a kind smile.
"For the past few days, my son has been telling me about Master Fang constantly. Finally meeting is such an honor. I didn’t expect Master Fang to be so young. Inviting you two here is purely a pleasure of acquaintance and experience. Your presence truly brings great honor to our Wang Family!"
Fang Yu’s gaze fell on Wang madam.
To be honest, Wang madam appeared to be an elderly woman.
Yet she emanated an indescribable aura.
Unfathomable.
This made Fang Yu cautious.
