No one dislikes having their home complimented by a guest, especially when the castle before them is a historic European fortress.
However, if the Albert Earl knew that while he was enthusiastically introducing his residence to this Eastern lady, she was actually thinking of how to find his collection room and how to steal his treasures unnoticed, he probably wouldn't be so composed.
The Albert Earl was very hospitable; the lunch prepared with steak, foie gras, and caviar was top-notch, and he even opened a bottle of thirty-year-old red wine.
Furthermore, after a round of conversation, Huo Sining was surprised to find that Mr. Earl was not the shallow person she thought he was. On the contrary, the old gentleman genuinely understood Huaxia culture, and his understanding and analysis of Huaxia antiques were even on par with hers.
This discovery left Huo Sining astounded. By the end of the meal, her original impression of this gentlemanly Earl had completely changed.
