Chapter 111: When Do You Plan To Immigrate Here?
Claire spoke in the video, “Dear Arianna, my sister, this is our home. A few days ago, my mother and I arranged the room for you, the color of the curtains and sheets being your favorite style. I hope you like it. I had always wished to have an older sister or brother, and I never thought it would come true. I hope to see you soon.” It turned out Arianna’s worry was nonsense.
Thus, Arianna and Claire established contact, occasionally chatting on the Internet and sending some interesting news to each other. When the summer arrived, Claire sent Arianna an email saying: Now is the season to harvest grapes. The sky is azure like a giant gemstone, the vineyard full of crystal-like purple and green grapes. This kind of scenery only takes place once a year. This year, it’s a grape harvest year, much more beautiful than in previous years. And there will be a lively celebration. It will be my 18th birthday in a few days. Are you willing to come and celebrate my birthday?”
York’s wife also called her personally, saying, “We all wish you to come.”
Arianna had no other way but to start packing.
The York Lee family welcomed Arianna’s arrival, especially Claire, who was outgoing and energetic and very enthusiastic about her. Claire showed Arianna around the vineyard, telling her the history of almost all the trees to her sister.
The place they lived in surely looked like a paradise. The white walls of the house were covered with green vines, and pink flowers hung beneath the windowsill and spread down like a waterfall. Each path in the perimeter was full of green and the scent of flowers. On the first step out of the gate, they saw the vineyard during this harvest season.
York had a high position in the manor. The people along the way were always respectful and friendly to them. Claire was talking and laughing nonstop.
In Claire’s logically chaotic explanation, Arianna roughly figured out everything here.
This tremendously large manor belonged to a wealthy Johnson Family, which was only a tiny little part of the properties of the Johnson Family. And Lee’s house was a very small part of the manor. This knowledge outwitted Arianna. She did research before she came but only heard about the family after she came.
In a few days, Arianna got the chance to meet two servants from the Johnson Family, who were both proud and arrogant.
“Nasty guys. Dad only works for Young Master Johnson, and dad is not a servant to these guys!” Claire complained after they left.
Arianna disliked them, either. The two were dressed neatly and handsome, their style even a little familiar to her, but Arianna could not bear their high-profile look. Moreover, they seemed to be very interested in Arianna. They even wanted to invite Arianna to join them to go to the weekend party in the town, and Arianna almost turned and left.
“Master Johnson was not the same as them! Master Johnson is the true owner of this manor!” Claire emphasized, and there seemed to be two hearts floating in her eyes.
According to Claire, this manor was an 18-year-old birthday gift to Vince Johnson given by his grandma. Vince Johnson, ranking the first in the list of grandsons, was brought up by the old lady in person. York had been the driver of Vince Johnson for many years, and then he was sent here by Vince Johnson when Vince went to college.
“Master Johnson only comes here twice a year. He had some troubles last year… I haven’t seen him for more than a year. Dad said Master Johnson would definitely come back this year. Unfortunately, these nasty guys also come.”
In the following few days, Claire kept brainwashing her older sister about the excellent qualities of Master Johnson, such as he was elegant, humble, versatile, and tasteful…
Then, after two more days, the most authoritative old lady in the Johnson Family arrived. On the night of her arrival, Arianna was taken to a mansion in the manor to meet her.
This old lady must’ve been a stunning woman when she was young. Now, in her 80s, her eyes and paces, and her tone were domineering.
“York, congratulations on your family reunion.” Then old Lady Johnson turned her sharp eyes at Arianna and said, “You look good, just a little thin. When do you plan to immigrate here?”
Everyone looked awkward. Arianna said softly, “I don’t have this idea for the time being.”
“I heard you are alone on the other side of the ocean. You should come here to be with your father and sister. And, Country A is much more advanced, better life, a better environment, and better work conditions.”
“I like my place of origin. I don’t have any plans to immigrate.” Arianna’s tone was warm but stubborn.
“So many corrupt government officials, so polluted air and water; tell me, what’s good in that country?”
Arianna pressed her anger and said, “That’s just one of many sides. There are good sides of the country, and it’s getting better and better.”
“I heard that your generation of children has been brainwashed since the beginning of primary school. It seems that this is true.”
Arianna was comprehensively provoked.
“The old lady was born in an extremely wealthy family. She never suffered any pain. She only learned the news of Country C through false channels. So, please don’t take it seriously. And her most loved grandson had an accident when he returned to Country C. That’s why she had a grudge.” York and his wife said to Arianna after that.Content is property © NôvelDrama.Org.
Arianna decided to detour whenever she saw the old lady. She didn’t come here to be bullied.
That day, Arianna took her leave with an ugly face, but to her surprise, the old lady didn’t care about her attitude. Lady Johnson called Arianna to go to her mansion to accompany her often because she was lonely and bored. Arianna didn’t do as she asked.
The next night, it was said that there would be a dance party in the main mansion. Not only neighboring friends but even the staff in the manor were invited to participate.
The old lady appointed Arianna to go to see and relax and get to know a few young fellows. She even sent someone to give Arianna a dress that she deemed most suitable for Arianna, which was a classic and conservative style, regardless of whether Arianna was willing or not to accept.
York laughed and said, “The old lady likes you very much, probably because nobody else except Vince dares to talk back to her.”
“Have I caused any trouble for you?”