Chapter 159
With the shuttle bus, it became much more convenient for everyone. In less than ten minutes, the majestic and magnificent manor villa appeared in the misty rain.
Except for Zhong Ruanxing, this was the first time for the others to see this villa that the program team had designated as a restricted area. They had only seen half of its outline from afar previously. Now that they were inside, they could truly appreciate its magnificence. The main building stood towering like a castle, and the wind and rain at this moment added to its air of mystery.
The tour bus passed the fountain pool, coconut grove, tropical rainforest landscaping, fragrant rose garden, and finally stopped in front of a row of four-story townhouses.
The butler in a tailcoat stood at the door with a black umbrella, smiling and nodding to everyone. The French-speaking staff immediately went up to serve as an interpreter.
Soon, under the butler's lead, everyone entered the small building. Like the feel of the entire manor, the style inside the small building was a consistent European palace style. The scenes were no different from those described in fairy tales, shocking everyone.
The interpreter said, "This is the manor butler. He has arranged the rooms for the guests. Each guest gets a room on the second floor. The filming crew and post-production team are on the third and fourth floors. There are many rooms, you can divide them up yourselves, two people per room."
He conveyed the butler's arrangements one by one. Everyone started moving.
The eight guests followed the butler upstairs. The hallway was carpeted with soft sheep wool, embroidered with exquisite patterns. It made them feel as if they had traveled back to the 18th century. Even celebrities hadn't seen such grandeur.
However, Bai Yinyue and Cheng Yaowen, the young masters of prominent families, didn't react much. Although their families didn't own an island, they had many holiday villas. The manor where the Cheng family lived now wasn't much smaller than this one.
But the European palace style was inherently lavish and luxurious, so this manor looked even more extravagant.
Everyone was amazed and envious, only Cheng Yaowen sneered disdainfully, "Tacky."
Bai Yinyue couldn't stand his attitude and smiled back sarcastically, "If you think it's tacky, you don't have to stay with us. Why did you still follow us in eagerly?"
Cheng Yaowen glared at her gloomily, pushed open the door of the first room, and walked in, slamming the door shut. His behavior was too rude. The butler showed a displeased expression. The interpreting staff cursed the arrogant young master in his heart, and could only apologize politely to the butler.
The butler said nothing, only looked at Zhong Ruanxing. Zhong Ruanxing smiled and shook her head at him, indicating it was fine. Only then did the butler relax his expression and continued leading the others.
The floor was covered with a soft sheep wool carpet embroidered with delicate patterns. Zhuang Xueyu looked around, her heart beating faster. This was her goal all along. If she could become the lady of such a manor, she would have no regrets in this life.
She didn't know how old the island owner was or if he was married. But these weren't very important. Zhuang Xueyu started planning in her mind.
Soon, the guests had chosen their rooms. Zhong Ruanxing, with the mindset of being half a hostess, planned to choose last after everyone else. But the butler said something to her.
Zhong Ruanxing tilted her head at the interpreter questioningly. The interpreter had a surprised expression and said hesitantly, "He, he said your room is not here. Please go with him."
Zhong Ruanxing nodded in understanding. She used the only French phrase Song Jinxing had taught her: "Merci."
The butler smiled even more brightly.
But the staff was worried. After some thought, he bravely said, "Teacher Zhong, all the guests are staying here so we can know right away if anything happens. If you stay alone, we may not be able to help you if something unexpected occurs."
He expressed it tactfully, but Zhong Ruanxing understood what he meant.
He didn't know her relationship with the island owner. Now that the butler was arranging separate lodging for her, it must be on the island owner's instructions. This island owner was clearly up to no good! What if he took advantage of them not being around and did something indecent to her!
The young interpreter had a strong sense of responsibility. He must not let this happen!
Zhong Ruanxing was quite touched by his good intentions. She smiled and explained, "Don't worry. I actually knew the island owner before. We are friends."
"Oh, ah?!" The interpreter's eyes widened.
Teacher Zhong is friends with the island owner?! Teacher Zhong actually has such a wealthy friend!
That's right, the director did say the new island owner is Chinese. No wonder Teacher Zhong was invited to dinner and immediately offered to bring them to the manor to take shelter today. I see now!
The young interpreter finally relaxed: "Okay then, please go ahead. Please help thank the island owner for us."
Zhong Ruanxing smiled and nodded.
Following the butler downstairs, a black Maybach was parked outside. The butler held an umbrella for her and opened the car door. Zhong Ruanxing thanked him and bent down to get in.
At this moment, in one of the townhouse rooms, Zhuang Xueyu who was standing by the window drawing the curtains froze, frowning as she watched the figure getting into the luxury car downstairs. That was Zhong Ruanxing?! That arrogant butler was even holding an umbrella for her?
Zhuang Xueyu recalled that Zhong Ruanxing had trespassed into the manor to catch a chicken before she arrived, but was invited to dinner by the island owner. Her expression involuntarily darkened.
She got the jump on her again!
It seemed this island owner was no different from Cheng Yaowen, just a lustful playboy!
But playboys were fine. She knew her looks and figure couldn't compare with Zhong Ruanxing, but there were things she could do that Zhong Ruanxing may not necessarily know. What did it matter if Zhong Ruanxing got there first? As long as she had a chance to meet the island owner, she believed she could turn the tables.
The black Maybach disappeared into the downpour.
In a short time, the rain had become torrential. Passing through the rose garden, she saw the servants setting up wind shelters despite the wind and rain. Otherwise, after the typhoon, this expanse of flowers would likely be completely gone.
The Maybach finally stopped in front of the castle. The butler got out first to hold an umbrella for her. All the way into the house, the maid she had seen that night came to greet her and led her to the room she had stayed in that night.
The silk bedding had been changed to a different color, and the vase by the bed held some fresh flowers she couldn't name. The maid said something she didn't understand, but seeing her lead the way to the dressing room, she followed.
The maid walked to the dressing room and opened the wardrobe in the middle. Zhong Ruanxing saw it was filled with all kinds of dresses and outfits. Further below, everything from underwear to shoes to jewelry had been prepared meticulously.
Although she couldn't understand the maid's words, Zhong Ruanxing knew what she meant from her eager expression.
These were all prepared by the island owner for her to use freely.
Zhong Ruanxing smiled and thanked her. The maid then left the room.
She looked over the dresses with interest. Song Jinxing knew her measurements and aesthetics perfectly. These clothes were exquisite in color and style, the material was similar to what she had seen in Song Jinxing's wardrobe before.
Zhong Ruanxing sensed his intentions. After flipping through several dresses, she finally found the BLOOMING logo on a white shirt.
Sure enough, he had these custom made by BLOOMING for her.
She wondered when he had prepared all this. Zhong Ruanxing suspected that from the time she told him she would be coming on the dating show, he had probably started planning and arranging everything.
He really...
Had this meticulously planned seduction.