Han Shuo was flabbergasted on the spot, and then saw the old man stand up from his seat and walk over. Han Shuo hadn't noticed it when he'd been sitting there just now, but when the old man straightened his back, he immediately appeared to be extraordinarily bold and powerful. He looked tall and broad, and didn't appear to be doddering at all.
Phoebe pinched Han Shuo discreetly, indicating for Han Shuo to hurry up and say something. On the other side, Lawrence also shot Han Shuo a look, seemingly urging Han Shuo to hurry up and apologize to the old man.
Han Shuo smiled wryly when he saw the old man walk over, "Your ears are quite sharp, but I didn't say anything bad about you. I just wanted to introduce you to an old companion."
"Oh? That's a bit interesting, I didn't think you'd be so kind. " The old man flicked a glance at Han Shuo after walking over, making Han Shuo feel a bit of a chill in his heart. He then pointed at Phoebe and smiled faintly, "Are you referring to this beautiful girl? If it's her, I'd be very happy to, heh heh!"
Han Shuo was immediately taken aback when these words were spoken. Phoebe's face flushed red as she glared fiercely at Han Shuo, seemingly blaming Han Shuo for inviting trouble onto himself.
"No, that girl's obviously not your age. I think this old granny is more suitable for you." Han Shuo felt that his aura was a bit obstructed in front of the old man, as if he was trying to break free from that oppressive feeling. He forced himself to open his mouth and continue spouting nonsense without the slightest scruple.
On the other side, Lawrence looked a bit anxious as he repeatedly shot meaningful looks at Han Shuo, but it was still a bit too late. Han Shuo had already said what he wanted to say.
"You uncultured, blind thing. How am I a good match for this old thing? Are you tired of living?" Valerie was extremely furious as she glared fiercely at Han Shuo and snarled. She even glared at the old man when she was done.
"Young man, you must be joking. Although I'm not young, I'm obviously not as old as this lady. I think she might be a better match for my deceased grandfather. "The old man actually chuckled and retaliated viciously when he heard Valerie curse at him as well.
He was already quite old, so his words directly belittled Valerie to the point of being worthless. Valerie was almost seething with anger when she heard these words. She immediately glared at the old man and shouted angrily, "You old fart, how dare you say that of me!"
"Pa!" Lawrence suddenly raised his hand and directly slapped the noblewoman's face. He said to Cameron beside him with a cold expression, "Uncle Cameron, your friend is too rude. Our family doesn't welcome such a person. Please ask her to leave immediately."
Cameron's expression changed slightly, as if he didn't understand why Lawrence would actually do such a thing. That upper-class woman was almost going crazy. Traces of blood could be faintly seen on her left hand that was covering her mouth. It seemed that Lawrence's slap wasn't light at all.
Cameron faintly felt that something was wrong and was about to ask Lawrence what he meant when the finance minister Eevee walked over from the distance. He immediately cried out in surprise when he saw the old man and immediately came up to salute, "Old Mister Hahn, why are you here?"
Han Shuo was startled and then suddenly remembered Emily's identity that Cameron had mentioned earlier. The current head of the Betteridge family was called Hahn. Han Shuo looked at the old man again as he thought of this and faintly guessed his identity.
Cameron's expression also changed greatly as he shouted coldly at Valerie in a low voice, "Shut up!" Stopping Valerie who'd planned on continuing to make a ruckus, Cameron then said to the old man in fear and trepidation, "I'm sorry Mister Hahn, we've been rude. I'll take her away now and personally visit you in a few days to apologize."
Valerie finally reacted at this moment and her expression was full of fear. She stood there at a loss and didn't know what to say. It was obvious that Hahn's identity had intimidated her.
"No need, our Betteridge family can't tolerate people like you." Hahn's expression was the same as usual as he coldly glanced at the two and said faintly.
Cameron's expression was still humble as he repeatedly apologized. He forcibly pulled Valerie, who was at a loss, and quickly walked outside. As he was about to leave, he kept bowing and apologizing to Hahn in a humble manner until Hahn's silhouette disappeared.
In this world, no matter how many gold coins a merchant earned, their social status would never be as high as a dignitary like Hahn. Especially since the Hahn family was a high-ranking member of the military, Hahn's status in the Lancelot Empire was extremely noble. A businessman like Cameron wouldn't dare offend Hahn no matter what.
"Little fellow, you've got some guts!" After Cameron left and Lawrence and Eevee had already explained Hahn's identity, Han Shuo still had the same expression and didn't apologize or display much fear. This caused Hahn to be a bit surprised as he snorted lightly at Han Shuo and opened his mouth.
Actually, Han Shuo was also a bit surprised after learning of Hahn's identity. However, Han Shuo hadn't said anything too rude just now and therefore wasn't afraid of Hahn. After hearing Han Shuo's words, Han Shuo smiled modestly and said, "I was only joking with you just now. I think with your magnanimity, you definitely wouldn't mind."
"Heh heh, everyone knows that I'm very narrow-minded." Hahn laughed oddly and said something that exceeded Han Shuo's expectations.
Han Shuo was a bit taken aback by his words and stood there blankly, not knowing what to say.
"Eh? Father, what are you guys chatting about here?" At this moment, Emily had changed into a new set of clothes and walked over. She first flicked a glance at Han Shuo and then looked at Hahn in astonishment.
Emily had married Hahn's second son, but that unlucky fellow hadn't even had the time to consummate his marriage with Emily before being sent to the battlefield by Hahn. In the end, he never returned, leaving behind Emily as a widow. Therefore, after Emily had become the Betteridge family's daughter-in-law, old Hahn had always blamed himself and felt that he owed his son and daughter-in-law. It was said that he loved Emily dearly and treated her even more than his own son.
"It's nothing, I just met an interesting little fellow. Mm, let's go, I'll go dance with you. I really don't understand you. You've never brought a dance partner to your previous banquets, but this time you're forcefully dragging an old fellow like me along. I'll be tormented to death by you sooner or later. " Old Hahn first spoke carelessly, then chuckled and mumbled to himself as he walked towards the banquet hall.
Emily had originally wanted to say something, but she could only quickly keep up after old Hahn had left. But before she left, Emily still discreetly swept a glance at Han Shuo.
Old Hahn's words seemed to be hinting at something. Han Shuo thought for a moment and understood that it might be because of him that Emily had changed. He couldn't help but feel a bit moved.
"Eh, so she's Madame Emily. This should be the first time I've seen her, but why does her back look a bit familiar?" Lawrence looked in the direction that Emily had disappeared in and flicked a glance at Han Shuo, speaking in a low voice of confusion.
Lawrence's words clearly hinted at something, especially the last glance at Han Shuo. It made Han Shuo feel that Lawrence seemed to have discovered something. But for Han Shuo, his relationship with Phoebe was fake. Therefore, he wasn't afraid that Lawrence would tell Phoebe about his relationship with Emily. His heart was steady and he didn't panic.
"Little Phoebe, you haven't offended old Hahn, have you?" Finance Minister Eevee looked at Phoebe after Hahn and Emily had left and asked with some worry.
"Don't worry about Phoebe's matters. Heh heh, go do your own things and don't worry about it. Leave this to me." Lawrence stood at the side and suddenly opened his mouth to speak.
Eevee seemed to be very obedient to Lawrence's words. When Lawrence spoke, Eevee nodded and didn't say anything else, smiling as he left.
"Don't worry, old Mister Hahn isn't someone who can't tell right from wrong. He won't make things difficult for you, I can guarantee that. The ball has already started, you can go enjoy yourselves. "Lawrence smiled faintly at Han Shuo and Phoebe after Eevee had left.
"Mm, I understand senior brother." Phoebe said with a smile and then tugged at Han Shuo, saying casually, "Let's go, dance with me."
Han Shuo started and said with some panic, "Forget it, I don't know how to dance, not at all!"
Phoebe started and hesitated. Just as she was about to give up, her eyebrow suddenly arched and she said a bit mischievously, "Don't worry, I can teach you. It's very simple."
"Forget it, I'm very stupid. It wouldn't look good if I made a fool of myself in public." Han Shuo shook his head with a wry smile.
Raising her slender, white neck, Phoebe said a bit reproachfully, "Didn't you promise me before? Don't try to avoid the problem."
She didn't wait for Han Shuo's response as soon as she'd finished speaking and Phoebe directly grabbed onto the crook of Han Shuo's arm, forcibly pulling Han Shuo towards the dance floor, not allowing Han Shuo to refuse at all.
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