Qin Xuan thought she would be leaving with Liang Wan, so she had been feeling a bit nervous. This time, she didn't pretend. Who wouldn't feel nervous while standing in front of Liang Wan? However, it wasn't until Cao Hai had sent her into the car and the car had driven away from Ting Xiao Tower that she realized, indeed, how could someone as noble as Liang Wan condescend to sit in a car with someone as insignificant as her? After that, Qin Xuan felt more at ease. Because Ting Xiao Tower was located in the most prosperous area of Shanghai, the initial driving speed was not fast, which gave Qin Xuan an opportunity to take a good look at Shanghai's night. Then, she couldn't help but sigh in her heart: truly worthy of a big city, the level of prosperity is unmatched by ordinary places. The car continued to take Qin Xuan to Liang Mansion. As it was already night, there were only small lamps illuminating the road, and the smaller path led straight inside. As soon as Qin Xuan got out of the car, she could see the magnificent and luxurious mansion like a palace inside. Such a beautiful house, she was seeing it for the first time in her life. She had read some foreign books before, but she felt that none of them could compare to what she was seeing in front of her. At this moment, a seemingly kind old gentleman walked over. He nodded slightly at Qin Xuan and said, "I believe you are the guest Miss invited back. I am Liang Wen, the steward of Liang Family. Miss specially instructed me to welcome you here, please follow me." After Liang Wen finished speaking, he nodded towards the driver behind him, and then turned around to lead Qin Xuan into Liang Mansion.

Liang Wen: "May I ask for the name of our guest?"

Qin Xuan was completely speechless and overwhelmed by the magnificent and grand sight before her eyes.

So she forgot to give her name.

Qin Xuan: "Ah, my name is Qin Xuan." Even as she said these words, Qin Xuan's eyes were still uncontrollably darting around.

"真好啊！" in English is "How amazing!"

And then, in the depths of his heart, he sighed countless times, not knowing how many times.

Seeing her innocent appearance, a smile unconsciously formed on Liang Wen's weathered face. Having worked at the Liang family for a lifetime, he had encountered all sorts of people - those with ulterior motives, those overly flattering - but Qin Xuan, who was completely without any scheming, was a rare sight.

Liang Wen poured a cup of tea for Qin Xuan and began, "Miss Qin, please take a rest here for a while. Just call me if you need anything."

Qin Xuan nodded and repeatedly replied, "Okay."

She really didn't like being stared at.

Sitting on an incredibly soft, obviously high-end sofa, Qin Xuan carefully picked up the tea poured by Liang Wen, afraid of spilling even a single drop. She couldn't afford to make any mistakes.

After finishing a cup of tea, Qin Xuan set down the teacup. She looked around, greedily admiring the beautiful scenery before her.

The gap is just too wide.

This was Qin Xuan's most intuitive feeling.

But she did not envy Liang Wan.

On the contrary, she admired Liang Wan to some extent.

As fellow girls, she truly is remarkable.

And as she was feeling emotional, Liang Wan returned to the entrance of Liang Manor.

As soon as she got off the car, Liang Wan took off her suit jacket and handed it over to Liang Wen. She let her hair down and then asked, "Has she arrived?"

Liang Wen: "Yes, I have already brought her to the hall and she's waiting."

Liang Wan nodded and let out a sigh. "We'll enter through the back door. It's our first private meeting with her, and I want to make a good impression."

Liang Wen: "Yes."

As the night outside grew darker inch by inch, Qin Xuan became impatient. In fact, she was never a patient person to begin with. Standing at the doorway, she constantly looked into the distance, but outside the mansion, it was quiet and still, not even the sound of insects could be heard. Qin Xuan found it strange. How could a mansion as big as the Liang Mansion have so few servants?

When she stood up from the sofa for the seventh time and walked to the door, gazing into empty space, she heard footsteps coming from behind the stairs. Turning her head, she instantly froze in place because the person was none other than Liang Wan, whom she had been anxiously awaiting. The only difference was that Liang Wan was now wearing a golden silk cheongsam embroidered with peony patterns, and she was also cradling a pipa in her arms.

In the distance, there is a beautiful woman, extraordinary and independent.

In the moment when Qin Xuan saw Liang Wan, a verse instantly flashed through her mind.

Seeing her stunned, Liang Wan couldn't help but find it amusing. She carefully descended the stairs with her pipa in her arms, walking straight to Qin Xuan's side. Then, she placed the pipa on the sofa and looked down at her, asking gently, "What's wrong with you?"

When Liang Wan walked over, Qin Xuan caught a whiff of a faint tobacco scent. Qin Xuan looked up and met Liang Wan's deep and mysterious gaze.

Qin Xuan: "!"

Her face turned red.

She had no idea why her face turned red.

She just startled like a frightened bird and took a few steps back, almost falling.

Liang Wan firmly supported her, her smile deepening on her face. Her bright eyes shimmered, resembling a sparkling starry sky.

Liang Wan: "Are you so afraid of me?"

Listening to her, it seemed like she had misunderstood something, and she also seemed to think that her recent series of actions did indeed appear as if she was afraid of her. Qin Xuan quickly shook her head and waved her hands, denying as much as possible, "No, I'm not afraid of you, I'm not." The more Qin Xuan explained, the redder her face became, but fortunately, she was still able to speak coherently, "It's just that I've never seen someone as attractive as you..."

As Liang Wan listened to her explanation, she walked over to the side of the sofa and sat down, slightly propping up her cheek with her hand. She looked Qin Xuan up and down, still smiling, and said, "You are not afraid of me, but do you know that everyone in the entire Shanghai underworld is afraid of me?"

Qin Xuan felt like she had somehow angered Liang Wan, so she chose not to say anything and simply lowered her head deeply.

Seeing her looking as if she admitted her mistake and was ready to be punished, Liang Wan reached out and picked up the pipa, holding it gently in her arms. She lightly plucked the strings a couple of times.

Liang Wan: "You're not afraid of me, that's great, no mistake."

Qin Xuan was momentarily stunned. She lifted her head slightly and stole a glance at Liang Wan.

Liang Wan: "You know, being feared by others is also a kind of pain."

Qin Xuan: "Pain?"

Liang Wan nodded silently.

Liang Wan: "If others fear you, they will not tell you the truth and will lie to you."

Qin Xuan understood what she wanted to say, so she remained silent.

Liang Wan: "You performed the play very well."

And then, Liang Wan changed the topic.

Qin Xuan couldn't quite keep up with her train of thought. She hesitated for a moment before saying, "I learned it when I was young, but the theater troupe broke up later. However, I love singing opera, so I didn't give it up."

Liang Wan: "Do you know why I brought you back?"

Qin Xuan shook her head, she really couldn't guess.

Liang Wan tilted her head slightly and then said, "Come over here, sit beside me, hold this pipa. Can you play the pipa?"

Qin Xuan nodded.

Liang Wan: "Do you know 'A Dream in the Garden'?"

Qin Xuan nodded again.

She suddenly felt somewhat grateful for the strictness of her master when she was young.

Otherwise, she would lose face big time today.

Liang Wan: "Sing."

Before, it seemed like they were on different stages, one on stage and the other off stage, so Qin Xuan couldn't see clearly. But now, she sat in front of Liang Wan with a pipa in her arms, and she realized that she had been mistaken before. Liang Wan wasn't looking at her; or, to put it another way, Liang Wan was looking through her at someone else. Those eyes, they were filled with sadness.

Liang Wan: "As expected, I didn't misjudge."

After finishing her song, Qin Xuan gently placed the pipa back on the sofa and stood up. Liang Wan clapped her hands lightly and praised, "It's getting late today. I will have Liang Wen prepare a room for you, and we will send you back tomorrow."

After Liang Wan finished speaking, she wanted to get up and leave. As she walked to the staircase, she suddenly remembered something, then turned around and continued speaking, "The reason why I brought you back is because you resemble someone I used to know, a old friend who was equally talented at performing in plays. If you're interested in that pipa, I can give it to you as a gift. Good night."