This is a bit strange...
Chen's cautious attitude prevented him from accepting Ernesto's invitation immediately.
"Don't overthink it, it's just a family dinner. It won't involve any messy things. I can guarantee that."
As if he could see Chen's concerns, Ernesto patted his chest and made assurances.
Seeing that the other party was so sincere, Chen felt embarrassed to refuse, but she didn't like the lively atmosphere, so she decided to turn down the invitation.
But before she could say anything, Talina, who had been squatting on the ground with her head in her hands, suddenly jumped in front of Ernesto, staring at him with her clear blue eyes.
"Captain of the Gray Feather Team, is that girl named Rafiela your sister?"
With a resentful tone, Talina "questioned" the competent tour guide.
"Yes... yes, if my sister has offended Miss Talina in any way, I apologize to you on her behalf..."
Frightened by Talina's resentful aura, Ernesto accused the naughty girl in his heart while apologizing in a soft voice.
As soon as he saw Talina's appearance, he knew that she must have suffered a great loss at the hands of Lafiera. If he didn't apologize now, he would be in trouble when the other party held a grudge against him.
Although Talina is not such a person, but...
What if!
He didn't dare to gamble.
"No, no need to apologize, it was just a little misunderstanding."
Waving her hand, Talina said nonchalantly.
"Since it's a family dinner, she will surely be there, right?"
"Of course. Miss Talina, are you interested?"
“We’re in!”
Before Chen made a decision, Talina took the initiative to agree to Ernesto.
But Ernesto was not a fool. He knew who held the final say here, so he simply looked at Chen.
"Then Miss Chen..."
Glancing helplessly at Talina, Chen said unhappily: "Just do as she says. Sorry to bother you..."
Volume 6: Chapter 20: Daughter Slave
Taking Chen and Talina with him, Ernesto stopped a car on the side of the road and drove towards his residence in Dosores.
Talina and Chen sat in the back seat, listening to Ernesto's continuous introduction in the front, and they had a new understanding of the city.
"...In Dos Soares, as long as you have money, you can get everything you want, of course, only in terms of entertainment."
Ernesto, who was sitting in the passenger seat, turned around and said with a smile, "What do you think of Dosoles?"
"It's extravagant and flashy, a little different from what I imagined."
After a brief hesitation, Chen gave his answer.
Even though she had some unrealistic ideas about these so-called holiday resorts before coming here, when she actually experienced them in person, she was still shocked by the style of living here.
Casinos and bars can be seen everywhere on the streets, and the so-called soldiers are also addicted to this city that never sleeps, releasing their desires to the fullest.
Whether it is the spirit or the body, everything here has a price tag, and they are even legal "businesses" with official endorsement!
Now she finally understood why Wei Yanwu and Wei Wenyue were so disgusted with Candela's invitation.
They are not on the same path at all...
"Haha, I thought Miss Candela's guests would like this place very much."
Ernesto smiled and didn't pay any attention to what Chen said, even though it sounded a bit harsh.
Because he had no reason to refute. Although everything Chen said was a bit harsh, it was indeed very pertinent. This is Dosores, a city of desire.
"Like is relative, and personal feelings play a major role."
Shaking his head, Chen pulled Talina, who was lying by the window, down and gave her a slap on the head.
"Are you still a child? Do you need me to teach you not to stick your head or hands out of the window when riding in a car?"
"Stop knocking... If you keep knocking you won't grow taller..."
Covering her head, Talina looked at Chen angrily.
Am I being too nice to her?
Always thinking about bullying me!
"You're not going to get any taller anyway, so how about letting me knock on you a few more times?"
Shaking his wrist demonstratively, Chen pretended to hit Talina on the head, scaring Talina so much that she quickly covered her head.
Huddled up with her head in her hands, Talina faced Chen, who was about to "commit violence", in an absolutely defensive posture, but she waited for a long time and there was no attack from Chen.
"Well?"
Looking up in confusion, Talina searched for Chen in the car.
"He got off the bus. He looked like a guest."
Chen tapped Talina's forehead lightly with his finger, opened the car door, and walked down with Ernesto.
"Really..."
Feeling inexplicably unhappy, Talina had to suppress her desire for revenge and followed Chen out of the car.
In front of them was a mansion, a four-story building stood before them. In terms of grandeur alone, it was among the best in the entire Dosores.
"Welcome, both of you. This is the first time the old man has invited anyone to his home."
Walking forward and opening the door, Ernesto waved to the two of them.
“It looks so impressive.”
Walking into the courtyard, Talina looked at the surrounding decorations and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
Pancho's residence was the most magnificent private residence she had ever seen, and there was no other house that could compare to it.
"Because the old man was a soldier before, he also took on the security work under Mayor Candela after coming here, so he has a small amount of savings."
After explaining Talina's question, Ernesto extended his hand and invited her: "This way."
The two followed his steps into the house and into the living room.
The dim setting sun shone through the windows into the living room, making everything warm. From the kitchen not far away, there were constant sounds and aromas, as if tempting their taste buds.
The person who invited them to this trip, Pancho, was sitting quietly on the sofa, holding a newspaper in his hand and reading silently.
Pancho, smoking his pipe, heard someone enter the room and said without turning around, "You're late, Ernesto. You missed the time we agreed on and prevented our distinguished guest from enjoying the best hospitality."
There was dissatisfaction in Pancho's tone, and the military spirit emanating from him made Ernesto's scalp numb.
"Dad... the event is delayed, there's nothing I can do..."
Raising his hands helplessly in surrender, Ernesto said with a wry smile.
"Being late is being late, and missing an appointment is missing an appointment. There's no need for so many excuses!"
Throwing the newspaper aside, Pancho stood up from the sofa. His huge body stood in the living room like a mountain, and the scars on his thick arms made him look even more terrifying.
But all this was only directed at Ernesto, so Talina and Chen didn't feel anything.
At this moment, Talina had quietly moved to the kitchen and was carefully observing the situation inside.
If she saw it correctly, she had just vaguely seen Rafiela's figure inside.
As Talina leaned over, a gray head met hers as if by appointment.
"Hey~ Help me lift it, thank you~"
Rafiela's face was full of smiles, and she handed the dish she had prepared to Talina.
"oh oh!"
Subconsciously taking the dish handed to her by Rafiela, Talina turned around and prepared to leave, but as soon as she took a step, she realized something was wrong.
Didn't I come here to settle accounts with her? How did it turn out like this?!
"Let me do it. There's no point in letting the guests do it."
Fortunately, Ernesto appeared at Talina's side in time and rescued her. He looked helplessly at the busy figure in the kitchen and explained in a low voice: "She has been spoiled by her father since she was a child. She is a bit playful and a bit dull. Please bear with her."
"fine..."
Seeing Ernesto said this, Talina put away the desire for "revenge" in her heart and walked towards the living room honestly.
In the living room, Chen and Pancho had already taken their seats. Both of them had calm expressions and no one knew what they were talking about.
When he saw Talina coming out of the kitchen, the seriousness on Pancho's face disappeared instantly and was replaced by a smile.
Even though that smile was a little scary.
"Have a seat, child. Dinner will be served soon."
Pancho kept waving at Talina with an unusual enthusiasm.
Ernesto, who was standing behind, sighed helplessly after seeing this scene.
This old man's daughter-slave nature is exposed...
Ernesto rolled his eyes at the hideous smile on Pancho's old face.
You are obviously my biological child, why do you live like you were picked up?
"Hello Mr. Pancho..."
Startled by Pancho's enthusiasm, Talina walked over to Chen and sat down next to her only support.
"Just treat it as your own home, don't be polite."
Shaking his head nonchalantly, Pancho smiled at Talina.
Soon, Quill, who had been busy in the kitchen, came out and worked with Ernesto to serve delicious meals.
After all the dishes were served, the two sat on Pancho's left and right sides respectively.
Looking at Rafiela sitting opposite her with a smile on her face, Talina always had the illusion that she was looking in a mirror, especially since Rafiela was deliberately imitating her movements, replicating every move exactly, which gave her a strong sense of déjà vu.
Pancho naturally could not hide Rafiela's little tricks, but he, who had just been extremely serious with Ernesto, now just spoke to remind Rafiela.
"Be respectful to your guests."
His tone was extremely gentle, and there wasn't even a hint of scolding in it.
Seeing this differential treatment, Ernesto shrugged at Talina, looking helpless.
This is only Rafaela. If he had behaved in such a rude manner, Pancho would have killed him immediately.
"Eat, don't be shy. Today we're just having a meal, nothing else is involved. Don't worry."
Seeing Talina and the other person sitting there motionless, Pancho waved his hand and announced the start of this "family dinner".
Volume 6: Chapter 21: Entrust an orphan to someone else?
There was silence at the dinner table. Everyone was eating quietly. No one spoke or communicated. The silence was a little eerie.
Rafiela winked at Talina from an angle where Pancho couldn't see, which helped to ease the atmosphere and prevent Talina from being too restrained.
Soon, the dinner ended in silence.
"Sorry for the poor hospitality."
Taking the tissue beside him and wiping his mouth carefully, Pancho asked Ernesto and Rafiela to clean the table, and he made an invitation gesture.
"The dinner is over. Why don't you two sit here for a while? I, an old fellow, can serve as a good host on behalf of the mayor."
Although it was an invitation, Pancho's tone clearly left no room for maneuver.
Knowing that the other party was a military man, Chen didn't think much about it. Because she had worked in the Guard Bureau and often dealt with these people, she naturally knew what kind of personalities they were.
To put it nicely, they are straightforward; to put it bluntly, they are stubborn. These people don't consider other people's feelings or attitudes at all.
Apparently Pancho was the same, but after living in Dos Solás for some time, he was a little better, at least he didn't use a commanding tone.
Following Pancho to the study, Chen and Talina sat down in the guest seats at each other's suggestion.
"You two have been in Dosoles for a few days now, right? How is your time here?"
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