Wang Yi had never been nervous before.
Not before exams or before games.
Whatever he was doing, with his combative personality, he felt excitement, never nerves. Today, for the first time in his life, he experienced what it was like to be nervous.
His heart began pounding.
It was because he cared so much about Nicole and was afraid he wouldn't make a good impression on her family.
Feeling apprehensive, he entered the castle.
It wasn't as solemn and imposing as Wang Yi had imagined.
Instead, everyone they encountered along the way was courteous, nodding and greeting Wang Yi.
The butlers, maids, gardeners, and other staff knew Wang Yi would become Nicole's husband and a member of the Nicole Family.
On top of that, they watched the NBA. Even those who didn't knew Wang Yi was currently one of the hottest stars in the United States.
So naturally, they treated him with great respect.
Nicole and Wang Yi smiled and returned each greeting.
Then they arrived at a room facing west.
Bookshelves lined all four walls, filled with all kinds of books.
Besides books in English, there were even books from China.
For example, the Classic of Mountains and Seas.
And the Records of the Grand Historian.
Wang Yi also saw a copy of Lanting Xu, along with Emperor Huizong of Song's Thousand Character Classic and Nongfang Poetry Scroll.
Nicole's grandfather still had a full head of white hair, but he looked like a refined old gentleman.
He had none of the imposing air of a person in power that Wang Yi had expected.
Instead, he seemed kind and approachable.
Wang Yi greeted Nicole's grandfather.
Nicole's grandfather turned to him and nodded with a smile. "Wang, why has it been so long since you last came by? You should visit