Bringing the Farm to Live in Another World

CHAPTER 316: See Through

Zhao Hai sat in the living room of the Shelley Hotel, while Xu Wanying was reporting to him: “Young master, I found out that Ryan has been causing quite a stir recently, so Duke Ivan has sent her to Karsen City in the Roson Empire for her studies. It seems she will be leaving in a few days, and she’s quite unhappy about it. I heard that many servants in the Duke's Manor have been punished because of this.”

Zhao Hai was stunned; he really hadn't expected Ryan to go so far away, and to the same place as him, Karsen City in the Roson Empire.

Laura, beside him, chuckled: “This is truly fate. Who would have thought this young lady would be traveling with us? If she finds out we’re also going to Karsen City, she’ll definitely stick with us.”

Zhao Hai forced a smile: “Don’t be ridiculous, I don’t have that kind of charm. Besides, we’re heading to Yikasa City, and she’s going to Karsen City; those are different routes. She shouldn’t follow us.”

Laura nodded: “I hope so. If this young lady really follows us, it will be quite troublesome. By the way, Brother Hai, today Wanying's identity was exposed. My uncle will definitely find out. What do you think his reaction will be? Should we prepare in advance?”

Zhao Hai nodded: “It was only a matter of time before Wanying's identity was exposed. I’ve been thinking about this for a long time. When we first captured Wanying, not many people knew about it. This time, we can say Wanying was seriously injured and was rescued by us. Out of gratitude, he became my follower. That should work. Wanying, remember to say that if anyone asks in the future.”

Xu Wanying replied: “Yes, young master.”

At that moment, there was a knock on the door. Zhao Hai frowned; it was getting late. Who could be looking for him at this hour?

Xu Wanying immediately walked to the front door and asked in a deep voice: “Who is it?”

A voice from outside responded: “Hello, Mr. Wells. I’m a servant from the hotel. I’ve come to inform you that Duke Ivan has sent someone to invite you to the manor.”

Zhao Hai and the others were taken aback; they hadn't anticipated that Ivan would invite them to the manor. Zhao Hai couldn’t help but smack his forehead: “This is quite troublesome. It seems you were right; this young lady really is a troublesome figure. As soon as we come into contact with her, problems arise.”

Laura laughed; she knew Zhao Hai wouldn't like Ryan. However, she was still cautious about Duke Ivan's invitation to Zhao Hai. She turned to him and said: “Young master, do you know why Duke Ivan wants you at the manor? Is it just because of Ryan’s interaction with us?”

Zhao Hai frowned. After Laura mentioned it, he felt that things weren't as simple as he thought. Duke Ivan wouldn't invite them to the manor just because of a single interaction with Ryan; that wasn't something a duke would do. If not for this, then what was the reason?

Seeing Zhao Hai frowning, Laura had Xu Wanying dismiss the messenger, then approached Zhao Hai: “Brother Hai, let’s accompany you to meet Duke Ivan. Since he has invited you, it would be impolite not to go.”

Zhao Hai nodded: “Alright, let’s go meet my Uncle Ivan.” He finished speaking and led the group outside, with Xu Wanying going ahead to prepare Zhao Hai's carriage.

Once Zhao Hai and the others exited the Shelley Hotel, Xu Wanying had already brought the carriage to the hotel entrance. Following them was a member of the Duke's Manor, a small steward specifically sent to invite Zhao Hai.

This small steward had ridden over and stayed close to Zhao Hai's carriage, clearly worried that Zhao Hai wouldn’t know the way to the Duke's Manor.

The carriage soon arrived at the entrance of the Duke's Manor. Xu Wanying drove the carriage inside, and after parking it in a designated area in the outer court, Zhao Hai, Laura, and Meg were led by the small steward to the Duke's second courtyard, where Duke Ivan’s study was.