Hidden Key in the Study
Madam Butterfly wasn't surprised by his answer. She only said, "You're both weirdos."
They had already gone downstairs. Duke Tar was drinking tea in the Tea Hall. When he saw Xu Huo, he said, "Stop keeping those spiders. I don't know if they're poisonous, but I couldn't sleep a wink last night. Young people don't have to inherit their elders' strange hobbies along with everything else."
"They were my uncle's pets. I can't just get rid of them. But I don't like spiders much either, so I'm planning to build a butterfly house in the Ancient Castle, specifically for raising butterflies," Xu Huo said.
Duke Tar set down his teacup. "That's a good idea. Do you know how to raise them?"
"A little."
"Perfect. I'm building a butterfly house too, so don't bother with yours. Come help me with mine." Duke Tar turned to Madam Butterfly. "What do you think of my idea, Madam?"
"Sounds good. Will I be able to see it today?" Madam Butterfly smiled faintly.
"Of course!" Duke Tar said at once. "They raise lots of butterflies at Nature Park. I'll have someone catch a few."
"It wouldn't be much fun seeing them trapped in jars. Why don't we go there instead?" Madam Butterfly said. "I'd also like to visit your home, Duke."
The smile that had just appeared on Duke Tar's face disappeared. "My house is being renovated, so I'm afraid I can't host any guests."
"Then what should I do?" Madam Butterfly said. "I've already checked out of the hotel, and I don't want to stay there anymore. There are too many people, and the air is bad."
"Why not go to my lakeside Villa? The scenery is lovely there."
Madam Butterfly gave him a knowing look. "As a guest,