The decor of the Xiao Family's main residence resembled the Old European Style.
Of the four great families' ancestral homes, only the Lin Family's was decorated in the Pavilion Style. The other three all had this kind of European architecture.
Many years ago, the heads of the four families had been brothers-in-arms who traveled far and wide together, doing business as partners. Eventually, they each settled down and established their own companies, offering one another token support in times of trouble.
The four great families had all been established for several hundred years.
But business rivalries had now arisen between them, so their outward harmony concealed private discord. The Gu Family, in particular, was always doing dirty, underhanded things behind the scenes, saying one thing to people's faces and doing another behind their backs, betraying them at every turn.
The Qin Family had moved its assets overseas more than a decade ago. It had hardly any businesses left in the country, with practically everything abroad, where it was thriving.
It remained neutral in business matters.
After taking a phone call, Xiao Zhao drove off alone once Milne was inside.
Before leaving, Xiao Zhao reminded him, "Milne, go upstairs and pick a room yourself. Here's a little secret: my room is on the far left of the study. I have something to do now, so I might get back a little late. Order some takeout. Bye! Love you." Xiao Zhao blew him a kiss and drove away.
"Ugh-so sappy." Seeing Xiao Zhao blow him a kiss, Milne suddenly shuddered. Didn't everyone say girls from Z Country were demure and shy? Why did Xiao Li seem so different from what he had imagined, so warm and uninhibited?
And she seemed to have forgotten that he had no money for takeout. His