13 Mingke Street

Chapter 55 Hello

It started raining from the middle of the night, and by morning, there was no sign of it stopping.Karen walked to the entrance of door 128, holding an umbrella. When she pushed open the gate and reached the entrance, the door to the house opened from the inside.

Mrs. Molly stood inside:"Master."Karen shook the bag in his hand and asked:"Has Alfred arrived?""Not yet, but he should be here soon.""Okay."Karen entered the house, the first floor was empty;"Master, let's go upstairs."Karen went upstairs, the master bedroom on the second floor was furnished with many furniture and was very clean.Karen put the bag on the cabinet and sat down on the chair next to the French window.

"Master, coffee."Ms. Molly placed a cup of coffee in front of Karen and apologized, "There is no refrigerator at home, so there is no ice water.""It's okay."Karen picked up the coffee and took a sip.During his previous life, in the stage of studying and starting a business, he thought he couldn't live without coffee. But as his income gradually increased and he could seek higher pursuits in life, such as introducing and trying different types of coffee with friends and clients, he finally realized that what he was used to was not coffee, but Nestle.Ms. Molly sat down carefully in the chair opposite Karen. She was wearing a knee-length skirt and didn't seem to be afraid of the cold. She was also not wearing the classic red high heels, but a pair of homey cotton slippers. Her legs were close together, showing a sense of restraint.Karen turned his head and looked out the window at the road.

As I sat in the hearse passing by 128 Main Street, the image of my uncle Mason's first love appeared in my mind. He saw her, while I saw Mrs. Molly's red high heels, exuding a seductive and eerie aura.She pointed her toes and lightly swayed back and forth in her high heels.Who would have thought that Mrs. Molly would suddenly become so "well-behaved" now.Was there a faint sense of regret in my heart?"Do you like this room?" Karen asked."Yes, sir, this used to be my home," Mrs. Molly replied with a slight smile."Oh, I see."Mrs. Molly smiled slightly, "Before, my husband, my son, and I lived here. Later, due to a car accident during a family trip, my husband and son unfortunately passed away. As for myself... I was actually dead too, but due to some special reasons, I didn't completely die.Later, Alfred arrived and helped me stabilize. At my request, he helped me return to my home.""Did you know Alfred before?"

"Yes, I helped him and he owes me a favor, but at the time I only saw him as an ordinary person. However, Alfred is truly a good person. He may be a bit eccentric at times, but he keeps his promises.You see, he could have lived comfortably in Lujia City without me as a burden. But because of me, he has to take on extra risks.""Well, what about this house?""After our family passed away, our property was inherited by my husband's nephew. He sold this place and the buyer turned it into a rental property.""Don't you resent it?" Karen asked."No, I hope this house can have some life in it. I enjoy being a part of the tenants' lives, it brings me comfort. Although, I may look scary. But they hardly ever see me. Especially when some of the tenants have young children, I help watch over them while they play on their own in bed.""Jeff..."

"I just wanted to scare him away because he was breaking into the house while the family was away, but I didn't expect to scare him to death. I didn't have time to dispose of the body before the tenant found it, and the landlady called Mr. Mason to help with the body."Karen nodded, so Mrs. Molly had been like a "house spirit" for a long time, protecting and taking care of the house."So what about this house now?""Alfred has rented it as my real residence. After all, I now have a complete body and can't live with tenants anymore. And I need to go to work every day and have a place to stay near your house, young master.Sometimes when I'm busy until late at night, Alfred will also rest here."So this house is like a staff dormitory for the Ingleys?"Why not buy it?"Karen didn't know how rich Alfred was, but she knew he was very wealthy.Buying a row house on Ming Street shouldn't be a problem."Because..." Mrs. Molly struggled to find the right words, "because Alfred's idea is that if we only rent it, the house will still be rented to others after we leave. But if we buy it and then leave, the house will be completely empty."

"I don't want this house to be left cold and empty.""Leave?"Karen took out a cigarette and lit it.Mrs. Molly cautiously asked, "Young master, are you not planning to go to Vienna?"Karen didn't say anything.Mrs. Molly remained seated, unmoving.There were some things that could be hidden from the family, but not from Alfred.In the eyes of his uncle, aunt, and aunt, his relationship with the girl named Eunice was for the purpose of marrying her in the future, but Alfred saw through it. It was for the sake of going to her house.Karen suddenly laughed;He suddenly understood the meaning of the phrase "chicken ribs."

"Too clever subordinates can indeed make their "young master" feel embarrassed."Well, yes, that's possible," Karen said.Mrs. Molly took a deep breath and said, "So, the young master will take us both with him, right?""Do you want to come with me?" Karen asked."Alfred said that the reason why the master agreed to take us as servants in the house was to prepare for the young master's future in Vienna."Karen silently continued smoking.At this time, Alfred came with a gas canister and a large pot on his back.When he walked into the yard and saw Karen and Mrs. Molly sitting behind the French windows on the second floor, he waved enthusiastically:"Young master, I'm here!"Karen silently shook off the cigarette ash.

Alfred, who suddenly felt that he was far away from his goal of the mural, quickly went upstairs with a gas canister and arrived at the master bedroom."I'll go wash the pot and the vegetables." Mrs. Molly, who seemed to realize that she had just said something wrong, stood up and took the initiative to do the work."Just wash the pot, I already washed the vegetables I brought, no need to wash the meatballs.""Okay, young master. I'll go wash the pot and the utensils." Alfred took out a handkerchief and wiped the raindrops off his forehead, curiously asking, "Young master, how do we eat hot pot? I can't wait any longer."Karen replied, "I'll stir-fry the base later, then we can cook and eat the vegetables. We can eat while cooking, and I also brought three pairs of silver chopsticks that you gave me.""That sounds really interesting. Let me think, what should I cook first?""There's something I suggest we cook first. It's very tender and only needs a short time to cook. It's very delicious to eat."

"What is it?""Your tongue.""..." Alfred....After finishing the hot pot, Mrs. Molly stayed to clean up while Karen and Alfred went to the entrance.Opening the door, Alfred held up an umbrella.Karen walked ahead, with Alfred walking behind her, holding the umbrella half a body length behind.The rain still showed no signs of stopping, and the rainwater on the street flowed into the drain with a "gurgling" sound.Back at home, Alfred put away the umbrella on the first floor while Karen went to the third floor."Why did the atmosphere at lunch today feel a bit strange?"

Alfred looked outside at the rain with some confusion....Karen took a shower and changed into a slightly more formal outfit. While she was fixing her cuffs and collar in front of the mirror, Pu'er sat on the sink next to her."I think it would be more appropriate for me to wait at the woman's house," Pu'er said. "Or perhaps the woman should carry the man to his house.""That's not auspicious," Karen said."Not auspicious?""In strict terms, what's the difference between Unis carrying you and carrying a portrait of you?"Pu'er's mouth twitched at the comment.After finishing her preparations, Karen went downstairs."Master, I'll drive," Alfred eagerly entered the driver's seat and started the car. Karen sat in the back seat.

Today, the Inmoleis family is on holiday. Not only are the employees not coming to work, but Uncle and Aunt and Aunt also took their three children to the amusement park. Even though it has been raining since this morning, it did not dampen their enthusiasm to go to the amusement park.Because yesterday, Dis personally made a statement.This is different from what Karen originally thought. Dis wanted to wait for Eunice's formal visit in a quiet environment, and for this reason, he did not hesitate to screen out the other people in the house.While driving, Alfred occasionally glanced at his young master through the rearview mirror, and seeing that the young master was squinting and not speaking, he also remained silent.Finally,The car stopped at Eunice's house."What time is it?" Karen asked.Although he received several watches, he still didn't develop the habit of wearing them."It's five minutes short of three o'clock."Karen nodded.

Alfred first opened the car door, held up an umbrella, and helped his young master out of the car.At this moment, a maid in her fifties appeared at the gate of Eunice's house. She stood in the small pavilion in the courtyard, staring intently at Alfred.Karen had never seen her in the previous few visits to Eunice's house."She must be a family bodyguard or something similar. It's not surprising, after all, it's a bit dangerous for a single mother to bring her daughter back to her hometown for a visit.In addition, sir, she must have discovered my identity and is now on guard against me."Karen pushed open the gate and walked in. In the yard, the maid held up a black umbrella and walked over, reaching out to stop Alfred.Alfred looked at Karen.The old maid never looked at Karen seriously from beginning to end.Karen took a few steps forward,leaving Alfred's umbrella and letting the rain fall on him.

Alfred's eyes immediately flickered with a red light, causing the old maid to tremble and quickly step back, dropping her umbrella and beginning to pray:"Merciful Lord, please send down the light of wisdom and dispel the darkness in my heart..."Alfred caught up to Karen with his umbrella and helped him continue to shield himself from the rain.At the entrance, Karen rang the doorbell.Hasty footsteps could be heard from inside the house, and the door opened to reveal Mrs. Janney in her evening gown."Hello, Mrs. Janney. I'm here to pick up Eunice for dinner at my house.""Of course, of course, I know. Just wait a moment, I'll make you a cup of tea. Eunice will be ready soon and we can go together."We?Karen's expression remained calm as he replied quietly:"Okay, no rush. I may have arrived too early."

"Come early, it's better." Mrs. Jenny took Karen's hand and patted it gently with a pure elder's gesture. "Boys are always more impatient, it's also a way of showing respect, isn't it?You did well, really well.Come on, come in and have some tea first. I specially prepared some delicious pastries for you."As she spoke, Mrs. Jenny seemed to see the old maid still praying in the yard, her eyebrows furrowed, but she didn't say anything and continued to warmly invite Karen inside.Alfred, on the other hand, put away the umbrella outside and silently stood at the door, closing it for them.After finishing her prayer and removing the influence of the succubus eye on herself, the old maid planned to go inside, but was stopped by Alfred holding up the umbrella.The old maid was a little afraid of Alfred;This is normal,After all, although Alfred is very humble in front of Karen and in front of Dis, the latter is a god and the former is... Dis.Moreover, on the demon level, Alfred, who has long been qualified to live in peace, can even protect a troublemaker like Miss Molly.

The old maid spoke up:"This is my master's house."Alfred glanced at her:"In the future, it will be your master's house.""You..."In Alfred's eyes, there was once again a glint of red.The old maid had to retreat back into the pavilion in the courtyard. She dared not confront the person in front of her. She knew very well that this was a demon she could not handle.Inside the house,Karen was enduring the enthusiasm of Mrs. Janet.Although Mrs. Janet had been restraining herself, her excessive enthusiasm still made Karen feel a little uncomfortable. It was a completely different feeling from the first time they met, when she was a lady holding a cigarette in one hand and a clenched fist in the other, warning herself.

Fortunately, Eunice came down.She was wearing a black dress, paired with appropriate jewelry, looking reserved and dignified.Karen stood up and walked over, extending her hand.Eunice glanced at her mother and handed her hand to Karen.The two walked out of the house.Outside the house, Alfred handed the umbrella to his young master, Karen took the umbrella and walked down with Eunice.Then, Alfred took out the black umbrella that the old maid had used before, opened it, and said to Mrs. Janney:"Madam, please.""Okay."The old maid braved the rain and walked out of the pavilion.

Mrs. Jenny glanced at her and said coldly, "You will take care of the house.""Yes, madam."Alfred was still driving, with Karen sitting in the passenger seat.Eunice and Mrs. Jenny sat in the back seat.Because it was raining outside and the windows couldn't be opened, the atmosphere inside the car could only be created by the passengers themselves. Otherwise, the stagnant air would quickly turn into a stagnant atmosphere."Karen, are all your family members at home?" Mrs. Jenny asked."I'm sorry."Karen turned to look back, mainly to Eunice:"The others in my family went out today because of some things. It's not intentional neglect, but my grandfather's orders. He wants to see you alone.""It's okay, I understand." Eunice smiled in response.

And Mrs. Jenny next to her heard that "grandfather" was alone at home, and her smile suddenly became a little heavy.Alfred, who was driving, laughed and said:"Madam, Miss, please don't worry. Mr. Dis is an extremely kind person. Wherever he is, it's like a gentle spring breeze, giving you warmth and kindness."Alfred said something he didn't even believe himself.The car arrived at 13 Mingke Street.Karen held an umbrella and took Eunice inside. Eunice held the hem of her dress to prevent it from getting wet. After arriving in the living room, she nervously turned around in front of Karen:"Karen, help me see if there is anything inappropriate.""It's okay, don't worry. Grandfather doesn't care about these things.""Karen, also help me see if there is anything inappropriate." Mrs. Jenny said.Karen wanted to remind her that it was not her who was meeting the parents today, but her daughter.

But still held back and didn't say anything."Master, I'll be downstairs if you need me." Alfred clenched his right fist and placed it on his left chest. "It is my duty to protect the great Invermere."After adding some drama and highlighting the grandeur of the Invermere family, Alfred stood straight at the entrance of the living room, his gaze fixed outside, like a sentry on guard duty."Grandfather is on the third floor, let's go up." Karen said to Eunice."Okay."Although the woman and her elder came, as the only elder left at home, it seemed inappropriate for him to not come down and greet them, but he was Dis, and Karen thought it was normal.After arriving on the third floor, Karen was about to knock on the study door.But at this moment, Mrs. Janine spoke first: "I think, according to etiquette, I should be the first one to meet your grandfather. What do you think?"Karen was taken aback for a moment, but still nodded, "Okay, Mrs. Janine."

"Immediately, Karen turned to look at Eunice: "I feel like you're a bit nervous, do you want to have a glass of ice water to calm down?""Okay."Karen led Eunice back down to the second floor.Mrs. Janie took several deep breaths outside the study door,Finally,As if gathering her courage, she lightly knocked on the study door."Come in."Mrs. Janie swallowed and opened the study door, walking in.In the room,Diss, dressed in a black suit, sat behind the desk with a calm gaze, but brought a mountain-like pressure.

On Dis's shoulder, there sat a graceful black cat, gazing at the newcomer with a playful and scrutinizing look. Mrs. Janney stepped forward, but under the intense gaze of the cat and the man, she felt each step was a struggle. Dis spoke up, "Hello." In the next moment, Mrs. Janney knelt down, and as she did, it seemed like all her tension disappeared. It was as if she had finally found her rightful place. She responded with a trembling voice, "Hello."