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"Oh? So you all value it so much!"

Alizee chuckled softly, her gaze intentionally or unintentionally falling on Yang Yan:

"Actually, it's just a dinner today, nothing special."

"I'm just expressing a little hospitality as the host."

"Otherwise, if word gets out, that a guest came to my house and Alizee didn't even offer dinner, people would gossip."

Yang Yan nodded with a smile:

"Since it's just a dinner, we'll keep it casual."

"But no matter what, thank you, Miss Alizee, for your kind hospitality."

He kept looking into Alizee's eyes, and his words of thanks were full of sincerity.

"You're right, when it comes to drinking, it's better to be open and casual."

"So to show my gratitude, I'll toast Miss Alizee first."

Ao Tian said this as he picked up the wine, poured himself a glass, and lifted it towards Alizee.

Alizee naturally didn't need to pour it herself, as a maid beside her had already filled the glass.

She smiled gracefully, took a shallow sip from her glass, and then said:

"But inviting you here today, I have a question in mind that I want to ask you."

Placing her glass down lightly, Alizee said she wanted to ask them, although her eyes were on Yang Yan.

Yang Yan didn't pretend to be ignorant and asked with a smile:

"I wonder what could possibly confuse Miss Alizee. I will be honest and do my best to clear up your doubts."

Alizee nodded slightly, hesitated for a moment, then looked up with seriousness in her eyes:

"Both of you, if I'm not mistaken, are legitimate sons from the Lin Family in northern Huaxia, correct?"

Yang Yan smiled lightly:

"There's nothing much to hide; me and my brother."

He glanced at Ao Tian as he spoke, and Ao Tian nodded solemnly in agreement, though unsure of what he was thinking internally.

"Both my brother and I are from the Lin Family. This time we're out simply for leisure, just to broaden our horizons."

"Oh!"

Alizee nodded to express understanding but continued to ask with a smile:

"But as far as I know, the eldest young master of the Lin Family is honing his skills in the family business."

"The second young master is managing affairs in Kyoto, Huaxia. How come you're both here at the same time?"

This was a question that Yang Yan and the others had anticipated.

Prepared for it, they answered with ease and composure.

"Speaking of which, the family actually doesn't restrict us much."

"My brother and I are out for fun, really just taking a rare break from our busy schedules."

"The family gave a strict order to return within a month."

"So my brother and I are making the most of this time to travel around and relax."

Ao Tian's face twitched when Yang Yan referred to him as 'little brother.'

Being called 'little brother,' he could tolerate, but what did the emphasis mean?

This guy must be doing it on purpose!

Definitely!

"I see!"

Alizee laughed happily:

"Looks like I'm indeed lucky to have met and hosted you both."

At this moment, Ao Tian couldn't help but interject:

"Let's start eating. If we don't, it will all get cold, which would waste the host's kindness."

He didn't want to hear Yang Yan say 'little brother' again.

It really made him feel helpless!

"Alright."

Alizee and Yang Yan replied simultaneously.

Ao Tian looked at the two, shrugged, and began eating on his own.

It wasn't that he didn't know anything about etiquette; it's just that this event wasn't really related to him, so why bother so much?

Besides, the girl in front of him was part of Yang Yan's mission, so he was naturally casual.

Anyway, Ao Tian's nature fit perfectly with that of the second young master in the profile, so he wasn't worried about any slip-ups.

When three people are eating, there naturally shouldn't be any noise; it's a matter of etiquette and upbringing.

However, deep down, neither Yang Yan nor Ao Tian were nobles.

And Alizee didn't care much for the formalities that were gradually fading away from her.

So the three of them chatted as they ate.

The conversation mainly involved Yang Yan using his knowledge and insight to lead into interesting topics, keeping the atmosphere lively.

And Ao Tian occasionally chimed in to join the fun.

He, after all, was not playing the role of an ignorant second young master who only knew how to enjoy himself.

The meal lasted about an hour.

Other dishes were served during this time.

When the clock struck seven, Alizee suddenly smiled and beckoned to two maids.

After bending down to listen to Alizee's instructions, the maids nodded, turned, and left.

When Alizee turned back to look at Yang Yan and Ao Tian, she just smiled and said nothing.

Alizee saying nothing meant Yang Yan and Ao Tian naturally would not ask, nor was it appropriate to do so.

However, what Alizee didn't realize was that the words she whispered were actually heard verbatim by the two.

Ordinary people naturally wouldn't have this ability.

But the key is, how could Yang Yan and the others be ordinary people?

"Bring the wine from my study."

This was Alizee's exact words and the reason Yang Yan and Ao Tian remained silent.

In their view, Alizee was simply preparing to bring out her private collection to treat them, and they thought nothing more of it.

However, things weren't so simple.

Both Yang Yan and Ao Tian noticed a flicker of unusual light in Alizee's eyes.

The two maids soon returned.

This time, each of them was carrying a bottle of wine.

There were exquisite wooden boxes on the outside, crafted with exceptional skill and quality, clearly not ordinary items.

Just the packaging alone was worth a fortune.

You could probably place a not-too-bad bottle inside, take it out to fool some novices, and sell it for an exorbitant price.

"I bought these two bottles of wine at a European wine exhibition. It's been a few years now."

"They were intended to sit there as a keepsake."

"I didn't know when I would open them, but today they are here."

As Alizee spoke, the two maids deftly placed a bottle in front of Yang Yan and Ao Tian.

They began to unwrap the packaging carefully, revealing the wine inside with great caution.

Even though Yang Yan had tasted various fine wines, he couldn't help but feel stirred inside at the pure, rich aroma that filled the air when the bottles were opened.

As for Ao Tian, a natural wine enthusiast, his demeanor changed even more.

He stared intently at the already open bottle:

"This..."

Subsequently, he instinctively glanced at Yang Yan.