chapter 9 Don't be ignorant

The security guard didn't wait long after making the call.
A tall and burly middle-aged man approached the entrance.
As soon as the security guard saw him, he hurried over with great respect.
"Mr. Wang, you're here."
With an expressionless face, Butler Wang asked, "Where is the person you mentioned?"
The security guard pointed towards Noah Zhao.
Then,
Butler Wang's gaze quickly shifted to him.
First, he sized him up.
Frowning, his face unabashedly showed a hint of disdain.
He thought,
How can this man be dressed like a filthy beggar?
"Are you Noah Zhao?"
Noah Zhao nodded.
"Come with me."
As soon as Butler Wang finished speaking, he turned and walked away.
Noah Zhao picked up his snakeskin bag and followed closely.
The security guard at the door, seeing this scene, instantly felt envious.
"Ah!"
"A poor relative climbing high branches, now it seems like he's become a phoenix perched on a high branch."
The wealthy residential area.
It's really luxurious and grand.
Noah Zhao looked around, as curious as Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden.
Butler Wang caught this scene.
His disdain grew even stronger.
Butler Wang led Noah Zhao into the best villa in the community.
In the hall, there was a row of sofas worth millions.
A dignified and elegant lady, with her charm still intact, sat there with her legs crossed.
"Madam, I've brought the person," Butler Wang said respectfully.
The lady waved her hand, and he quickly retreated to the side.
She extended her delicate fingers, picked up a cup from the table, and drank her coffee while looking at Noah Zhao.
She hadn't realized until she saw him.
What a shock.
"Are you Noah Zhao?"
Noah Zhao nodded.
"Where are you from?"
"Changbai Mountain."
"Why are you dressed like this?"
Noah Zhao scratched his head and smiled awkwardly, "This is my best outfit."
Practicing on Changbai Mountain.
Without food or drink.
Everything had to be self-reliant.
His clothes were naturally worn for three new years, three old years, and patched up for another three years.
He came to the North Sea.
Intending to buy decent clothes.
But he was discouraged by the prices.
Several tens of yuan per piece, which could cover several days of meals.
Although his clothes were torn, they were not dirty. He felt comfortable in them and thus didn't change.
The lady fanned her nose.
She didn't say anything, but her face was full of disgust.
"Young man, do you know the background of the Lin family?"
Noah Zhao shook his head. It was his first time in the North Sea, and he only knew the Lin family was wealthy but didn't know the specifics.
The lady elaborated, "The Lin family is a century-old family in the North Sea, initially making their fortune in finance. Now they are involved in various industries, and the Lin Group is an international corporation worth hundreds of billions. This villa is worth five billion. Like this house, the Lin family has dozens across the country. Since you stepped into this villa, everything you see is worth at least a hundred thousand."
"And my daughter Florence, she is exceptionally outstanding. Not only is she the most beautiful in the city, but she is also skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and holds double degrees from prestigious foreign universities. She is now the CEO of the Lin Group, worth a fortune..."
While saying this,
She particularly observed Noah Zhao.
Seeing his astonishment, her face immediately showed disgust.
Just a country bumpkin who has never seen the world!
"Young man, do you understand what I mean?" the lady asked.
Noah Zhao lightly hummed in response, "The Lin family is very wealthy!"
Standing aside, Butler Wang rolled his eyes.
He thought,
Is this guy really naive, or just pretending to be?
Seeing that Noah Zhao didn't get it,
The lady continued patiently, "In such a prestigious family, marriage has always been about matching social status. Family children often choose partners from within their circle, even if there's a disparity, it's not too big. This way, they can help each other, have common language, and avoid talking past each other..."
Towards the end,
The lady emphasized, "You understand now, right?"
Noah Zhao, though simple and honest,
Was not a fool.
The lady had made her point clear, and how could he not understand.
He asked, "Madam, what do you mean?"
The lady's face darkened, speaking bluntly, "To be honest, Florence will never marry you. She is a proud and noble lady, while you are just a country bumpkin from the countryside. You can't even compare to her."
Originally, she thought,
Noah Zhao would become desperate and angry upon hearing this.
However,
She misjudged, as he just calmly "Oh-ed" in response.
Not showing any surprise or shock.
Leaving her feeling like her punch had landed on cotton.
Noah Zhao wasn't shocked because,
He already knew this outcome.
Now, the lady's words only made him more certain.
"Madam, what do you want me to do?"
The lady, unsure of Noah Zhao's thoughts,
Simply said,
"Your engagement with Florence was decided by the older generation. Now we live in a legal society, and we value free love."
"Of course."
"You've come a long way, I can't let you leave empty-handed. Here, I'll give you three million. This amount should be enough for the rest of your life."
As she finished,
Butler Wang brought a pre-prepared box of money to the table.
Opening the box,
Stacks of banknotes were neatly arranged inside.
Seeing this, Noah Zhao's facial muscles twitched violently.
Not out of anger,
But shock.
He had never seen so much money before.
For a moment, his mind went blank.
The lady, thinking he was unsatisfied, added, "This is all the cash I have prepared. If you think it's not enough, I can write you a check for another two million, making it five million in total. How about that?"
Noah Zhao pursed his lips.
His heart involuntarily twitched.
He marveled at the Lin family's wealth!
Seeing Noah Zhao remain silent,
The lady raised the stakes again, "Eight million!"
Noah Zhao didn't respond, not out of dissatisfaction, but because he was scared.
Even a few thousand was a huge sum for him,
Let alone millions.
"One million!" the lady shouted sternly.
Butler Wang, with a displeased face, reminded, "Young man, take what's offered and be content. Greed doesn't end well!"
"I don't want it!"
After a long silence, Noah Zhao firmly refused.
He might be poor, but he had dignity.
His master always taught him, "A gentleman does not accept charity!"
He came to the Lin family,
Not to extort or blackmail, but to break off the engagement.
So,
No matter how much money was offered, he wouldn't accept.
However,
His refusal,
In the lady's eyes, seemed like ungratefulness, wanting more leverage.
This guy looks silly,
But turned out to be cunning!
"Madam, I want to meet Mr. Lin personally," Noah Zhao said.
Since the engagement was agreed upon by Mr. Lin and his master,
He wanted to personally break it off, to show sincerity and determination.
At the mention of "Mr. Lin",
The lady's brow furrowed, believing Noah Zhao to be ungrateful and pushing his luck.
"Mr. Lin is not here!"
"When will he be back?" Noah Zhao asked.
"I don't know, come back another day, show him out!"
The lady couldn't let Noah Zhao meet Mr. Lin.
Otherwise, with his stubborn nature, he would definitely keep his promise and marry his granddaughter to this poor boy!
That's why,
She was eager to get rid of him.
Noah Zhao didn't understand why the lady suddenly got furious?
But since she said to show him out, he couldn't stay any longer and cleared his throat, "Please let me know when Mr. Lin returns."
Then,
Noah Zhao picked up his snakeskin bag and walked away.
Watching him leave,
The lady's eyes flickered with cold light, shaking with anger.
Just then,
Butler Wang interjected, "Madam, this guy is stubborn. Should I send someone to teach him a lesson?"
The lady thought for a moment, "Do it discreetly, don't let Mr. Lin find out."
"Understood!" Butler Wang nodded.
The lady reminded, "Be careful, don't cause any fatalities. Just drive him out of the North Sea and forbid him from ever returning!"
Butler Wang was about to leave,
But the lady stopped him, pointing to the money on the table, "Take these three million. Even though he doesn't appreciate it, our Lin family, as a distinguished family in the North Sea, must show generosity. The compensation should be given. Also, he should have a marriage contract, make sure to retrieve it."
"Madam, rest assured, I'll take care of it," Butler Wang eyed the three million and smiled.
On his seemingly gentle face,
A hint of greed and murderous intent flickered, "And I assure you, he will disappear from the North Sea forever!"