Help! The Frosty Noble's Son Is in Love With Me!-Chapter 466 - 20: The Boss and the Secretary
Qu Fulan knew she should break up with the boss and never associate again.
But she didnβt have the courage. ππ³ππππ¦π£π―β΄π£π¦π.π€ππ
Even though she could make unilateral decisions at work and was seen by others as decisive, she couldnβt do the same in relationships.
Just like her mom said, she was the one being manipulated in this relationship.
No one understands a child better than their mother, and itβs absolutely true.
While Qu Fulan was struggling whether to break up, the boss had already started taking her to meet his family.
At first, he just said they were going to meet someone. Qu Fulan thought it was a business partner, so she didnβt pay much attention and even dressed casually. She wore whatever was comfortable when not working.
It turned out it was a farm, and she saw an elderly man. After being introduced, she realized it was the bossβs grandfather.
Grandfather...
The bossβs parents were living abroad and seldom returned. The most respected elder in the country was his grandfather.
He actually brought her to meet his grandfather...
Once they arrived, Qu Fulan had no place to escape and had to feign calmness to meet the elder.
No matter oneβs true feelings, the Pei Family could maintain appearances flawlessly.
From start to finish, Qu Fulan couldnβt tell what impression Mr. Pei had of her. Although he seemed amiable, she felt things werenβt that simple.
Perhaps courtesy was mistaken for favor, but she couldnβt assume it as fortune.
Later, she subtly asked Mr. Pei about his impression, and he merely said it was good without elaborating.
Speaking of which, he had already met her parents. Besides that initial accident, he had visited the hospital, and Mrs. Qu was friendly in attitude.
Both families had met, and the relationship seemed to be developing in certain directions.
Once there was the first time, there would be a second time.
The second time, Qu Fulan went to the Pei Mansion for a meal.
All sorts of people were there at the Pei Family, and not everyone accepted the boss as the heir, but they wouldnβt dare vent their dissatisfaction on him. To her, an outsider girlfriend, they werenβt that polite.
One cousin openly challenged her, purposely asking which affluent family she hailed from and what business her parents were in. Upon learning the answer, he sarcastically remarked it was no wonder they hadnβt heard of her since she was farmer-born.
Qu Fulan said nothing, and Mr. Pei reprimanded him, pointing out everyoneβs ancestors were farmers. Someone relying on ancestral legacy had no right to look down on farmers.
With Mr. Peiβs defense and the bossβs care, Qu Fulan was no longer challenged at the family dinner.
But the meal was destined to be disagreeable.
When leaving the Pei Family, Qu Fulan realized for the first time dating is between two individuals, but marriage involves two families.
She thought the boss would also realize this, but instead, he more frequently took her to attend various in-circle events, like auctions and different parties.
Even more, he began cultivating her various hobbies.
He invited professionals to teach her polo, golf, tennis, bowling, etc., and whenever he had time, he would personally teach.
Besides these upscale sports, there were feminine activities like skincare, beauty treatments, afternoon tea, card games, and more, all fixed consumption modes for high-society women.
This was practically integrating her entirely into this circle.
Of course, at this point, Qu Fulan hadnβt yet realized the issue.
She was puzzled about horseback riding.
She couldnβt ride a horse, so how could she play polo? Thus, learning to ride a horse became the priority.
The task seemed easy but required considerable effort and time, especially as Qu Fulan was somewhat afraid of heights, making her anxious as the horse galloped.
So with the boss guiding her for a while, she sat before him, as he held the reins, enveloping her and giving her much security.
Unfortunately, ultimately she needed to learn independence.
Qu Fulan took a week to gradually find the feel. Once something feels right, it becomes easier to handle.
Except that besides learning horseback riding, there was golf and bowling.
Every day, Qu Fulan confronted the most professional instructors in one-on-one sessions. The boss couldnβt come daily, given heaps of company matters, but the group of five housekeepers attended and tracked progress, reporting to the boss every evening.
Sometimes, Qu Fulan wouldnβt see the boss during the day, only meeting him at their nest in the evening.
As usual, she adhered to his routine of sleeping at ten, waking at six in the morning to exercise, followed by activities organized by the housekeepers.
Besides learning horseback archery, housekeepers registered her for diverse charity gala events, which werenβt easy to access, yet a post from the Pei Familyβs housekeeper was easily obtained.
Qu Fulan once inquired why she had to do these things, and after the butlerβs explanation, she understood the world of the wealthy.
The wealthier they are, the more meticulous their lifestyle demands.
If high-grade venues and entertainment activities long go without a certain rich young master and ladyβs appearance, or they donβt engage in social events long, people would suspect their family is near bankruptcy!
Therefore, to maintain family face and display family strength, entertainment activities must not be neglected, allowing others to see your familyβs power and benefiting business.
"But isnβt it about matching status in these circles? Arenβt you wasting efforts cultivating me and squandering emotions?" Qu Fulan finally realized she was being cultivated, voicing soul-deep doubts.
The butler grandpa amiably smiled, "Matching status is important, but the young masterβs feelings are more crucial. His choice always comes first."
This indicated the boss chose her, and none other.
"Does Mr. Pei agree with this approach?"
"The young master has been excellent since childhood. Whatever he decides, the elderly never interferes. Besides, the Pei Family doesnβt rely on marriage alliances to boost strength. Theyβre inherently strong."
In other words, the Pei Family was confident enough to marry an outsider, demonstrating family strength as others could only match status and ally strongly.
"Hereβs the dress for tomorrow nightβs charity gala. Miss Fulan, please try it on first. If thereβs any discomfort, alterations can be made promptly."
A dazzling dress appeared before her eyes.
Similar to the haute couture dresses celebrities wear at events, Qu Fulan, though not a celebrity, could tell the dress was custom-made at a glance.
A dress worth over seven figures.
Moreover, once worn, it wouldnβt be worn a second time, hence celebrities scramble to borrow them. Otherwise, no matter how much earned, a seven-figure dress worn once was unsustainable.
"Can haute couture be altered?" Qu Fulan asked.
A borrowed dress, altering it meant compensation!
"This dress was tailored to Miss Fulanβs measurements, naturally alterable. Typically, custom-made dresses wonβt have discomfort, but just in case, Miss Fulan should try it on."
Made-to-measure!
This was treatment only accessible to top-tier stars!
Thus, the privilege top-tier celebrities strive to attain, she could gain by marrying into wealth?
No wonder many women yearn to marry into affluence; it was exceedingly elevating.
