Natalie's magical growth record

Chapter 155 The past and the mystery at the dinner party (Part )

"Hey, my lady, are you confused by your sleep? Sir Arnaud's birthday dinner is indeed today!"

After saying that, as if to confirm her words, Corina, who had already combed the little master's hair, immediately took a calendar from the desk not far away and handed it to the little master's hand.

23, 24...25! It’s true, today is really the 25th!
  Then when did I tick yesterday's date? Why do I have no impression at all...

Looking at the highlighted date on the calendar and the identical checkmarks in front of it, Qiaocelin opened her mouth, and finally swallowed the confusion on her face and the vague fear in her heart. He turned back and nodded with a complicated mood.

"Okay, since you have remembered it, miss, let's get ready quickly. I believe that both Mr. Hobert and Mr. Maxwell will be looking forward to your appearance!"

Sensing the uneasiness of the little master who was hesitant to speak, Corina wanted to comfort her with a few words, but because she thought of the butler's instructions this morning, she had to suppress her unnecessary thoughts and pretended to be calm and started to distract the little master. attention.

"it is good."

Qiaoceline didn't think too much, she quickly gathered her thoughts, completed a series of tedious dressing up before going out according to the usual procedure for attending a grand banquet, and followed her father to her carriage.

"How's it going? Is everything ready?"

Before officially boarding the carriage, the head of the Liford family suddenly asked.

"Yes, my father!"

Qiaoceline guiltily corrected her sitting posture, while maintaining the smile on her face, and responded with perfect etiquette that was absolutely impossible to fault.

"Okay, let's enjoy today's dinner."

The head of the Liford family nodded gently, but to Qiaocelin's surprise, he did not continue to ask questions. So in the carriage, silence returned to the main theme here, with only the occasional sound of wind coming through the carriage curtain and the bursts of noise from the streets preventing the atmosphere between the two from being completely submerged in this endless burst of silence. In words.

……

"Good day, Mr. Lifford, Miss Lifford, please come this way."

In front of the Hobert Mansion, which was a bit more luxurious than usual, Jocelyn, who was dressed up, followed her father through the carefully decorated gardens under the guidance of the valet and butler, and arrived at a unique banquet where flowers and magic coexisted. hall.

"Welcome, Hivit, Jocelyn! I'm honored that you attach so much importance to this banquet. Please allow Arnault and I to express our most sincere thanks to you on behalf of the entire Hobert family!"

At the front of the banquet hall, the Water Sage, who had just finished chatting with a guest, was about to take a break. He saw the two people pushing in the door under the leadership of the butler, and quickly led the blond and blue-eyed young man beside him to greet them. Go over and take the initiative to say hello.

"It's also an honor for me."

Without a trace of hesitation, after the two hosts of this banquet saluted and greeted each other one after another, Qiaoceline immediately followed the etiquette she had rehearsed many times before going out, slightly bent her knees, lifted up her skirt, and saluted solemnly.

"It's still some time before the banquet officially starts. I hope you can enjoy this precious free time before the banquet begins."

After a brief salute and greeting, the Water Sage could only smile apologetically when he noticed that new guests had arrived, and quickly led the meticulous young man beside him to greet the new guests and start talking.

"Okay, Jocelyn, as Lord Hobert said, you still have some free time before the banquet starts. As a father, I will not waste your precious time here."

After watching the two figures being completely submerged in the increasingly turbulent crowd of guests, the head of the Liford family withdrew his gaze, looked at his daughter beside him, and gave tactful instructions.

"Yes, Father, thank you for your generosity." Jocelyn was stunned for a moment, but in the end, she calmly and lightly overcame the unexpected surprise, saluted solemnly again, and voluntarily withdrew from her father's sight.

So who should I talk to next? In other words, what should I do to show that I am not left out or excluded from this social circle?

Seeing her father easily find his own circle under the warm or envious greetings of other guests, Qiaocelin withdrew her gaze with complicated emotions and began to look for someone nearby to talk to.

"Excuse me, the lady in front of you, can you allow me to take up some of your time?"

Suddenly, a strange female voice full of apologies but full of cultivation, accompanied by a burst of rapid but not messy footsteps, interrupted Qiaoceline's thoughts, making her uncontrollably stop wandering around and look back in surprise.

"That's it, miss, did you see Bertram, Lord Bertram Maxwell just now? He asked me to wait for him nearby, but on the way I heard that he was killed by someone else. The guests were asked to leave, did you notice which way they went?"

The owner of the voice, a young woman with light blond hair in her early twenties who looked elegant and gentle, saw that things had turned around. She immediately showed an expectant smile and asked further.

"this…"

Qiaocelin subconsciously wanted to refuse according to the memory in her mind, but she saw the strange woman with a kind face in front of her spoke again: "It's okay, if you find it difficult to recall it, please don't force yourself, no one I’ll blame you for this trivial oversight.”

As soon as she finished speaking, the strange woman once again showed a soft smile as if bathed in the early spring sunshine, comforting the girl in front of her who seemed to be quite uncomfortable and uneasy.

"Sorry for causing trouble to you, I will pay attention!"

Afterwards, she realized that she had inadvertently revealed emotions that she shouldn't have. Qiaoceline hurriedly put away these emotions, and at the same time looked away guiltily, thinking about how to change the topic.

"If you don't mind, can you chat with me? Just until they come back."

However, before Qiaocelin could think of the reason, the gentle woman in front of her seemed to see through her thoughts again and once again resolved her inner dilemma.

"Of course, ma'am."

Qiaoceline smiled politely. Although she felt a little puzzled, she still agreed with her normal expression and took the initiative to lead the other party to a place that was carefully avoided so as not to cause unnecessary trouble to the surrounding guests.

"Thank you, understanding lady, may I know your name?"

After noticing the girl's actions after readily agreeing, the gentle woman who was also dressed up smiled gratefully again and asked her first question based on the environment chosen by the other party.

"Jocelyn Lifford, from the Lifford family in the North End of Undine City."

Qiaoceline answered briefly, while smiling and bowing politely.

"Fianna Maxwell, please give me your advice!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Qiaoceline, who was still calmly saluting, could not help but stop for a moment...

　I’ve kept you all waiting for a long time. I’ve been in a bad state lately and I’ve been wanting to write but can’t finish it. I hope this chapter is worthy of everyone’s wait!

　　
  　
  (End of this chapter)