As everyone chatted.
A butler dressed in a vintage tang suit, his hair completely silver yet his spirit hale and hearty, walked steadily into the reception hall.
He went straight to Liu Chongshan, lowered his head slightly, and spoke in a respectful, composed tone.
"Master, Miss Ruan Mianmian of the Ruan Family has come to visit."
"She has also brought two friends with her. They are currently waiting outside the manor."
Hearing the butler's report, Liu Chongshan smiled at his granddaughter seated across from him.
"Ruyan, since that girl from the Ruan Family is here, go greet her at the gate."
This head of the Liu Family did not pay much attention to Ruan Mianmian's sudden visit.
He naturally knew that the girl from the Ruan Family and his granddaughter knew each other in private and got along fairly well.
There were only so many people in the Imperial Capital's elite circles.
At cocktail parties and charity dinners, they would always run into one another.
The younger generation had all met before. Even if they were not close friends, they were certainly familiar with one another.
In Liu Chongshan's eyes, this was nothing more than an ordinary visit between wealthy young ladies.
Hearing her grandfather's instructions, Liu Ruyan nodded lightly.
She lowered the hands that had been massaging her temples and rose gracefully from the sofa.
The red-soled stilettos on her feet clicked crisply against the gleaming marble floor.
She strode slowly toward the exit of the reception hall.
There was no surprise on Liu Ruyan's cool face at Ruan Mianmian's arrival.
After all, that adorably clueless little girl had sent her a message on Green Bubble last night to let her know in advance.
At the entrance to the manor.
The pure black Hongqi Guoli drove smoothly into