Sir Chen, your wife is missing!

"Miss, it's time. The master asked me to accompany you downstairs. The car is waiting in the yard. Can we set off?"

"lets go."

Twenty-two dinner

The destination of this trip is one of the many manors in Toronto County - the manor of the Earl of Harrison. In Victoria, there are countless luxurious manors, and banquets are held in manors every week.

The purpose of banquets is not just for nobles to eat, drink, have fun and chat. Nobles will look for targets at banquets, such as business cooperation targets or marriage targets.

Nobles with simple minds will look for suitable people to make friends with and interact with. This phenomenon exists among some young nobles, while older ones have other purposes.

An old fox like Feng Tiancheng belongs to the latter. This time he wants to marry his daughter off, and it doesn't matter who she marries, as long as he can get money.

The second daughter, Feng Yue, also clamored to go. She was interested in the eldest daughter of Earl Harrison's family and had been coveting her body for a long time. She hoped to take advantage of the dinner to seduce her.

"Dad, I want to go too! You can't just take this guy with you, I'm your daughter too!"

Feng Tiancheng was annoyed by her noise and worried that she would mess up his plans.

"Xiao Yue, there will be other opportunities next time. I really can't take you with me tonight. You and your brother should stay at home and don't go anywhere. If I find out that you are not at home doing your project, I will freeze both of your credit cards immediately."

Feng Yue: ...

When it comes to credit cards, Feng Yue becomes obedient. She can't live without that magical card, which satisfies her vanity and allows her to show off her newly bought clothes, shoes and other luxury goods in front of her classmates and friends.

Faced with a hard-to-get woman and readily available money, Feng Yue chose money.

"Tsk... I'll go back to my room and read. If I don't want to go, then I won't go. What's the big deal? Humph! This is just a lousy party. It's not fun at all."

She was burning with jealousy and gave Feng Qingyu a look that said "I hate you". Feng Qingyu was too lazy to respond, thinking that he was just a clown.

After listening to the head maid's explanation of Feng Qingyu's background, Feng Tiancheng did not make any special requirements for her attire. As long as Feng Qingyu could help him get money, she could wear any strange clothes. Before "inviting" her home, Feng Tiancheng did some research and knew that his daughter was very popular in Longmen, especially in front of women.

Victoria has always been open about her sexual orientation. No matter whether the person she likes is a man or a woman, they can get God's blessing when they are together.

There were many young ladies from wealthy families at the banquet, and he only hoped that his daughter could do her best and try to attract the wealthy ones. The more money the family had, the better. If she could get the favor of the eldest daughter of the Shi Huaiya family, that would be the jackpot.

With beautiful hopes, the cunning man began to dream of not having to bear debt. Success or failure depends on this one move. The repayment deadline will come in three days. He can raise 200 million Longmen coins in these three days no matter what.

"Xiao Yu, I'll leave you here tonight. Daddy is doing this for your own good. If you marry one of those young ladies, you'll have more money than you can spend in your lifetime. You just need to say some sweet words and they'll love you like crazy. Look at your face, it's so beautiful, even more beautiful than your mother was back then!"

Feng Tiancheng's voice trembled with excitement.

"My daughter, Feng Tiancheng, will surely be a rare talent among men."

Feng Qingyu hated his ideas and goals, and also hated business marriage from the bottom of her heart, so she had no interest in it.

"Oh, whatever you like."

She really should record such scumbag remarks and let everyone listen to them to expose this man's disgusting face.

During the half-hour car ride, Feng Qingyu didn't talk to her father once. The air in the car was turbid, making it difficult for her to breathe. Staying in the same space with filthy people, she felt that she was also contaminated by the filthy air.

Fortunately, Harrison Manor was not too far away, so she didn't need to stay with her father for too long.

Soon, the car drove into the suburban boulevard, and at the end of the boulevard was the destination of this trip, Harrison Manor. There were several other cars on the road ahead, with the same destination as theirs.

The dinner usually starts at seven o'clock in the evening. It is now a little after six o'clock in the afternoon, which is late afternoon.

The sunset glow in the sky was just right, and the orange-red light enveloped the trees, houses, and everything around. In the distance, the chimneys of the farmhouses had begun to spit out smoke, the working farmers began to rush home, and the herdsmen drove their sheep...

The natural scenery that cannot be seen in Longmen can be seen everywhere in Victoria.

As long as she didn't have to face Feng Tiancheng's ugly face, she would feel better. But the good times were short, and she had to face the dinner party after all.

About half of the parking spaces in the manor's parking lot were already occupied. Well-dressed gentlemen and well-dressed women got out of various luxury cars and greeted people they knew.

Before entering the banquet hall, one could already smell the atmosphere of decadence and extravagance.

"..."

Feng Qingyu sighed quietly and got out of the car with Feng Tiancheng.

The black leather shoes on her feet were polished to a shine, very fashionable, and ridiculously expensive, but they didn't fit her feet well and were uncomfortable to wear. Although she wore them to match her clothes and look good, the appearance alone was not good for her feet, so she resisted the urge to change her shoes as she walked.

My mother's feet are not the same length as mine. They are slightly longer, and these shoes are too tight for her feet. It is terrible to walk all night in a pair of shoes that don't fit.

Feng Tiancheng was still talking about something excitedly, but Feng Qingyu didn't hear a word of it and kept answering him with "Oh".

The owner of the manor, Earl Harrison, greeted the guests at the door of the main building with a smile on his face, gentle and elegant.

"Good evening, Mr. Feng. Welcome to my humble abode. Please come in. The servants have prepared wine and snacks for you to enjoy. It is my honor to meet you on such a beautiful day."

The Count was a male Filin, about 1.8 meters tall, with short brown hair, golden eyes, and about 40 years old. He wore a white men's tuxedo, silver round-frame glasses, a pipe in his mouth, and a wooden cane in his right hand.

I heard that Earl Harrison had a leg injury and was unable to move, so he had to rely on a cane to stand.

Feng Tiancheng first exchanged greetings with the Earl, then couldn't wait to push Feng Qingyu forward.

"Xiaoyu, go and say hello to the Earl."

Feng Qingyu didn't know how to use fancy words to express his greetings, so he just said two simple words.

"Hello, Mr. Earl, I'm Feng Qingyu, nice to meet you."

The Count opened his eyes wide and stared at her with those cunning eyes.

"Miss Jinglan's daughter is as beautiful as she is. This outfit... I find it very interesting. Miss Qingyu, it's my honor to meet you. My daughter is about the same age as you, and you young people should have a lot of common topics."

Feng Qingyu was afraid that she might say something wrong, so she didn't dare to speak freely as usual, and made a few sarcastic remarks. Then other guests came, and she was temporarily relieved from the earl's dense words.

Feng Tiancheng was chatting with other nobles and had no time to pay attention to her, so she was happy and relaxed, walking through the main entrance into the banquet.

yysy, she was already very hungry and had to eat something right away.

Twenty-three Infiltration Operation

"One kilometer ahead, the target vehicle appears, prepare to place a roadblock."

"All units stand by and follow my orders."

"The vehicle is within sight, action!"

Chen joined Rhodes Island's team and now serves as the commander of the mission, and his command style is very professional.

Originally, Kal'tsit was supposed to be the commander, but now Kal'tsit has already sneaked into Harrison Manor and is supporting Feng Qingyu first.

Others intercepted a vehicle outside that was heading to the manor - a van carrying food, and then disguised themselves as food transport workers and entered the manor openly.

Kal'tsit herself is a noble and has been awarded a medal. She knows many local nobles in Victoria. There is also an old friend of hers, Earl Vincent, in Toronto County, who will also attend the banquet tonight.

Kal'tsit, the host of tonight's banquet, also knew him, and the two had a good personal relationship. Earl Harrison was a generous and kind gentleman who often donated supplies to Rhodes Island and also donated money to infected relief organizations.

In addition to meeting old friends, you can also provide help to your own operators, killing two birds with one stone.

This year Kal'tsit changed into a feminine evening gown.

The black suspender skirt has two layers, the upper layer is smaller and the lower layer is larger. The upper layer is above the knees, and the lower layer does not cover the knees, but only covers the back, revealing a pair of slender and white legs.

The back of the dress is deep V-shaped, revealing the back, and the hem is decorated with a layer of gray ruffles to add a touch of color, making the color more than just monotonous black.

In order to hide the Originium crystals on her body, Kal'tsit put on a short white jacket and a pair of black high heels that matched the color of her dress.

Feng Qingyu didn't know that Kal'tsit would come down to support in person, and was looking for something to eat at the table at the banquet.

Although the banquet was also in the form of a buffet, you could take a plate and choose from a variety of foods. These things were all high-end products and were not on the same level as the buffets outside that cost 15 Longmen coins per person.

Since she had grilled steak last time, she had fallen in love with this kind of food and wished she could eat it again. The dishes prepared for this banquet included signature dishes from all over Victoria, and grilled steak was among them.

The big piece of beef was tender and juicy, exuding an alluring aroma, which simply tempted people to eat it quickly. The other nobles each had a glass of champagne, toasting each other, and were dressed in elegant clothes. Who would have the time to care about her?

“You must eat until you are full.”

She took a large dinner plate, picked up the largest grilled steak with tongs, poured a little black pepper sauce on it, and couldn't wait to sit down at the table in the corner and cut it into small pieces with a knife and fork.

People in Longmen are used to eating Western food, and there are Western restaurants everywhere. Feng Qingyu can use the knife and fork as skillfully as chopsticks.

A big piece of beef in the mouth, very satisfying.

“This… is so delicious.”

The salty and spicy black pepper sauce, with a special sour taste, combined with the tender and chewy beef, is simply perfect.

She cleared the plate in one swoop and prepared to get something else.

In addition to grilled steaks, there are also some exquisite desserts and other meats, all of which are worth trying. The only regret is that there is no soda here, only wine and juice.

Drinking can easily lead to mistakes, so Feng Qingyu didn't dare to drink, fearing that Feng Tiancheng was a ruthless guy who would send him directly to the bed of some young lady and make the matter a fait accompli.

She was choosing from the hundreds of drinks in the beverage area, and when she was dazzled, she accidentally bumped into the person next to her. The person she bumped into was also a guest at the dinner party, a young film woman, about 23 or 24 years old, wearing a white dress, with long brown hair that was slightly curled from the middle to the end, forming a graceful arc, golden eyes, and fair skin. At first glance, she was obviously Victorian.

This woman looks somewhat like Earl Harrison who was receiving guests outside. She has an outstanding temperament and must be the Earl's daughter.

Feng Qingyu didn't want to talk to the nobles, as it would seem like he was trying to curry favor with the rich and powerful, so he pretended not to know her identity.

"I'm sorry, I bumped into you by accident, are you hurt anywhere?"

The Earl's daughter stood firm with her help, without any intention of blaming her.

"You're worrying too much. It was just a slight bump, and I didn't fall. If someone has to apologize, that person should be me. I was so focused on choosing my favorite drink that I didn't notice there was someone next to me. I'm sorry for causing you trouble."

The Earl's daughter is as humble and polite as her father, and speaks softly, which makes people like her even more.

"No, I think it's my problem."

The two of them blamed themselves for a while, then smiled at each other. The Duke's daughter was the first to end the topic of self-blame and move on to a new topic.

"Okay, we both made mistakes, stop taking the blame on yourself and have something to drink first."

She poured Feng Qingyu a glass of whiskey.

Since it was the Duke's daughter who poured the wine herself, Feng Qingyu couldn't refuse and could only drink it. Victoria has several famous wines, namely whiskey, gin and strong beer.

If it's just one cup, there shouldn't be any problem.

Qianjin raised her glass first, "Cheers."

"Cheers."

Feng Qingyu raised his glass to respond to her, and the two glasses clinked together, making a crisp sound.

After one glass of wine, the Duke's daughter finally remembered to introduce herself.

"Miss, I haven't introduced myself to you yet. I am Louise Harrison, the eldest daughter of the Duke of Harrison. Let me guess, you are from Dayan, and from the accent you speak, you are from the Longmen area."

"Bingo."

"If I'm not mistaken, you should be Mr. Feng Tiancheng's eldest daughter, Miss Feng Qingyu. I heard from my father that you will come to the banquet tonight. You have beautiful black hair and a pair of beautiful red eyes. Throughout the entire venue, you are the only one who meets these characteristics."

The Duke's daughter guessed all the answers correctly. It was impossible for Feng Qingyu to keep a low profile, because there were other guests around, all of them were young people in their early twenties, all of them were women.

Great, it looks like I won’t be able to have a good meal tonight.

"Well, you guessed right, I am indeed Feng Qingyu. It's an honor to meet you, Miss Louise."

Not far away, Feng Tiancheng was showing a satisfied and approving smile, and that expression seemed to be saying "well done!" and keep working hard.

The Duke of Harrison's family is very rich. As we all know, he is not only a duke, but also a business genius. He owns many industries, covering all walks of life. It is no exaggeration to say that their assets are increasing with every breath.

Feng Tiancheng had long been eyeing this piece of fat meat, but unfortunately Miss Louise was not interested in his second and third daughters, let alone his son.

Now it seems that Feng Qingyu's pretty face still has potential.

In this brief moment, a very evil plan emerged in his mind. He wanted to make this good thing happen himself, even if it meant using some despicable means.

Twenty-four rescue

Feng Qingyu soon got into trouble. The banquet came too hastily and she didn't even get the endorsement for her role as a young lady.

The daughters all graduated from prestigious universities, and the topics they talked about were all related to their respective majors, such as public relations, the combination of Originium craftsmanship and engineering, geology, economics and finance... a wide variety of topics.

When it was Feng Qingyu's turn, she was stunned.

Feng Tiancheng, the old bastard, didn't give her any relevant information. Was she going to make up false information on the spot to deceive others? Once exposed, it would not only be embarrassing, but also ruin her reputation.

Making up one lie requires countless lies to support this crumbling building. It is better to tell the truth from the beginning.

But if I tell the truth, Feng Tiancheng will take action against my sister's family, the answer is yes.

"Ms. Feng, what field do you work in? Are you interested in chatting? I just graduated from Columbia University's Law School and am currently interning at a court, preparing to become a full-time lawyer."

"I am a graduate of the Department of Literature at Victoria National University. I have published three books. Would you be interested in reading them and giving me some advice?"