"Alright!"
Jiang Yi said.
Seeing Oriental Mei’s eagerness to go, Jiang Yi could only agree to let her accompany him.
Upon receiving Jiang Yi’s consent, Oriental Mei gave him a kiss and then rushed to her room to pack her luggage.
Even though they were leaving the next day, Oriental Mei couldn't wait. Sudan Novel Network
While she was busy, Jiang Yi bought their plane tickets online.
The next morning, Jiang Yi and Oriental Mei officially set off, hailing a taxi to the airport.
Oriental Mei had packed two large suitcases. Besides her own personal items and clothing, she also packed clothes for Jiang Yi. She had even packed toothpaste.
"You didn't need to pack things like toothpaste and cosmetics. We could have bought them after arriving in Eagle Country!" Jiang Yi said.
"I'm not used to foreign toothpaste and cosmetics!"
Oriental Mei replied, "Although they are all similar, I still prefer using domestic ones."
Oriental Mei generally preferred domestic products for everything, never using foreign ones.
As they spoke, Jiang Yi and Oriental Mei arrived at the airport.
Stephen was already there.
After a twelve-hour flight, Jiang Yi and his companions arrived at the capital of Eagle Country.
As soon as they disembarked, they saw more than a dozen cars waiting at the airport entrance.
A neat row of bodyguards in sunglasses stood on both sides. The scale of the reception was quite impressive.
This grandeur was not for Jiang Yi and Oriental Mei; these people were there to escort Stephen home.
Jiang Yi and Oriental Mei were merely benefiting from the occasion.
Such a grand reception attracted many curious glances.
It wasn't surprising that Stephen would arrange such a grand reception.
Eagle Country people placed great importance on maintaining appearances, valuing face more than life itself.
There were many times when they would suffer needlessly just to save face.
These words were spoken by Jiang Yi’s master.
Soon, reporters arrived.
Stephen instructed his bodyguards to keep the reporters at bay, about ten meters away, preventing them from getting any closer.
"Jiang Yi, do you remember? The first time we met was right here at this airport entrance, and your master was with you then."
"Years have passed in the blink of an eye, and you've matured. To use your Hua Xia countrymen's saying, time is a ruthless blade..."
Stephen took a deep breath.
Upon hearing Stephen mention his master, Jiang Yi felt a pang of sadness.
The moment they set foot in Eagle Country, past memories flooded his mind.
"Jiang Yi..."
A voice suddenly called out from the crowd.
Then, a blonde, blue-eyed foreign beauty ran out from the throng.
This woman was Alice, Stephen's daughter.
Jiang Yi had completely forgotten Alice’s full name, as it was so long it could form a complete sentence.
The mere thought of Eagle Country names gave Jiang Yi a headache.
Before Jiang Yi could recover, Alice rushed forward and hugged him tightly, planting a series of kisses on his face.
This was an Eagle Country custom, a ritualistic kiss on the cheek when greeting friends.
However, Alice was being far too enthusiastic.
Oriental Mei was displeased but managed to hold back her feelings.
"My dad told me you were arriving in Eagle Country today, and I was so happy, so I specifically came to welcome you," Alice said to Jiang Yi with a smile.
"You've learned Hua Xia language?" Jiang Yi couldn't help but ask.
"That's right, I learned it specifically for you. Before, every time I communicated with you, I had to rely on a translator, which was too troublesome! Now that I've learned Hua Xia language, there are no more barriers between us, and we can communicate on a deeper level!"
Alice said with a smile.
Hearing this, Jiang Yi couldn't help but glance at Oriental Mei, only to find her with a cold expression.
Despite the hot weather, Jiang Yi could feel a chilling aura emanating from Oriental Mei.
"Who is she?"
Alice curiously observed Oriental Mei.
"This is my wife, Oriental Mei," Jiang Yi replied.
"You're married again?"
Alice was clearly unhappy, but she forced herself to greet Oriental Mei.
Oriental Mei was a reasonable person. Although inwardly furious, she responded to Alice’s greeting.
"Let's go home!"
Stephen said to Alice.
"Okay!"
Alice responded and then turned to Jiang Yi, "You can ride in my car!"
"No, thank you!"
Jiang Yi said, quickly getting into a nearby car.
Oriental Mei followed suit.
The driver started the car and headed towards Stephen's castle.
"It seems you have quite a good relationship! It truly surprises me that you have such good friends in Eagle Country..."
Oriental Mei deliberately emphasized the word "friends."
Jiang Yi knew that Oriental Mei was feeling jealous.
"Please don't misunderstand. We are indeed just friends. Her kissing me earlier is an Eagle Country custom," Jiang Yi explained.
"I know Eagle Country customs. I've been to Eagle Country many times, but there was no need for her to hug you and kiss you all over," Oriental Mei huffed.
Jiang Yi felt helpless.
Alice was indeed too effusive.
He found it impossible to explain the situation clearly.
"We can't go to Mr. Stephen's house anymore. Otherwise, this Miss Alice will probably become even more enthusiastic, and I can't handle that!" Oriental Mei declared.
"How can we do that?"
Jiang Yi quickly said, "I already agreed to stay at Stephen's house temporarily. Refusing now would be very impolite."
"I don't want to make things difficult for you. We can stay at Stephen's house, but you must stay away from that Alice. Don't let her kiss you, and don't you kiss her. We are Hua Xia people, and there's no need to learn their etiquette and customs," Oriental Mei stated.
"Alright, I'll listen to you!"
Jiang Yi replied.
Seeing Jiang Yi agree, Oriental Mei ceased her persistent questioning.
An hour later, Jiang Yi and Oriental Mei arrived at the entrance of Stephen's castle.
As they stepped out of the car, they saw a crowd of people gathered at the castle gates. There were at least a hundred servants, along with some of Stephen's relatives and friends.
In short, the scene was as lively as a bustling market.
Numerous fireworks soared into the sky and exploded.
This was the highest form of etiquette in Eagle Country for receiving guests.
In reality, it was entirely unnecessary, but Stephen, being concerned with appearances, had arranged for so many people to create a lively atmosphere.
"Everyone, allow me to introduce my best friend, Jiang Yi."
Stephen began introducing Jiang Yi.
Then, Stephen introduced Oriental Mei, "This is Mrs. Jiang Yi, Miss Oriental Mei."
Soon, everyone gathered around, beginning to greet Jiang Yi and Oriental Mei.
Jiang Yi and Oriental Mei were accustomed to such situations, so they handled the greetings with ease.
Stephen invited Jiang Yi, Oriental Mei, and his relatives and friends into the castle.
Inside the castle, a lavish banquet had been prepared, with a dazzling array of exquisite dishes and high-end wines, offering everything imaginable.
It was an indescribably luxurious affair.