It started raining in the middle of the night and didn't seem to stop until morning.

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Karun walked to the entrance of 128 Mingke Street with an umbrella, pushed open the gate, and the door was opened from inside.

Lady Molly was standing inside.

"Young Master."

Karun shook the bag in his hand and asked, "Has Alfred arrived yet?"

"Not yet, but he should be here soon."

"Okay."

Karun entered the house, and the first floor was empty.

"Young Master, go upstairs."

Karun went upstairs. The master bedroom on the second floor had many new pieces of furniture and was very clean.

Karun put the bag on the cabinet and sat down on the chair next to the French window.

"Lady Molly, coffee."

Lady Molly put a cup of coffee in front of Karun and apologized, "We don't have a refrigerator, so there's no cold water."

"It's okay."

Karun picked up the coffee and took a sip.

During his previous life, when he was studying and building his career, he thought he couldn't live without coffee. But as his income grew, he could seek higher pursuits in life, such as introducing coffee to his friends and clients. Only then did he realize that what he was used to was not coffee, but Nestle.

Lady Molly sat down carefully in the chair opposite Karun. She was wearing a knee-length skirt and seemed not to be afraid of the cold. She was also wearing a pair of cotton slippers instead of the classic red high heels. Her legs were close together, and she looked restrained.

Karun turned his head and looked out of the French window at the street. In his mind, his uncle saw his first love when he passed by 128 Mingke Street in a hearse. But he saw Lady Molly's red high heels with a tempting and eerie atmosphere.

Who would have thought that Lady Molly would suddenly become so "obedient."

Was there a faint regret in his heart?

"Do you like this house?" Karun asked.

"Yes, Young Master. Actually, this used to be my home."

"Oh, I see."

Lady Molly smiled slightly. "Before, my husband, my son, and I lived here. Later, due to a car accident during a family trip, my husband and son died, and I...actually died too. But for some special reasons, I didn't die completely. Later, Alfred arrived and helped me stabilize. At my request, he helped me return home."

"Did you know Alfred before?"

"Yes, I helped him before, and he owed me a favor. But at that time, I just thought he was an ordinary person. But Alfred is really a good person. Sometimes he may be a bit quirky, but he keeps his promises. You know, he could live comfortably in Roja City without me, but because of me, he has to take on extra risks."

"Okay, what about this house?"

"After our family's accident, our property was inherited by my husband's nephew. He sold this place and the buyer is using it for rental."

"Do you not mind?" Karun asked.

"No, I hope this house can have vitality. I like to integrate into the lives of the tenants, which gives me great comfort.Although, I look scary.But they can't really see me.Especially when some of the tenants' children are young, playing alone on the bed, I will be there helping to watch."

"Jeff..."

"I just wanted to scare him away because he was breaking in while my family was away, but I didn't expect to scare him to death. I didn't have time to dispose of the body before the tenant found out. The landlady found Mr. Mason to help dispose of the body."

Karun nodded, so Lady Molly was like a "house spirit" for a long time, protecting and guarding the house.

"So, what about this house now?"

"Alfred rented it as my true residence. After all, I now have a complete body and cannot live with tenants anymore. And I need a place to stay near your house since I need to go to work every day and sometimes work until late at night. Alfred also stays here sometimes."

So, this house is like a staff dormitory for the Inmores family?

"Why not buy it?"

Karun didn't know how rich Alfred was, but he knew he was really wealthy. Buying a row house in Mingke Street shouldn't be a problem.

"Because..." Lady Molly hesitated, "Because Alfred's idea is that if we only rent it, the house will be rented to others after we leave. If we buy it and leave, the house will be completely empty. I don't want this house to be empty and cold."

"Leave?"

Karun took out a cigarette and lit it.

"Master, are you planning to go to Vienna?" Lady Molly asked carefully.

Karun didn't answer.

Lady Molly remained seated, motionless.

Some things can be hidden from family members, but not from Alfred.

In the eyes of his uncle, aunt, and cousins, Karun's relationship with the girl named Unis was for future marriage, but Alfred saw through it. It was for the sake of going to Vienna.

Karun suddenly laughed; he suddenly understood the meaning of the phrase "chicken ribs."

Too clever subordinates could really embarrass their "master."

"Well, yes, that's a possibility," Karun said.

Lady Molly breathed a sigh of relief and said, "So, Master, will you take us with you?"

"Would you like to accompany me?" Karun asked.

"Alfred said that the reason why the master agreed to take us as household servants was to prepare for your future trip to Vienna," Lady Molly said.

Karun silently continued smoking.

At this moment, Alfred arrived with a gas canister and a large pot on his back.

When he walked into the courtyard, he saw Karun and Lady Molly sitting behind the French window on the second floor, and he waved enthusiastically, "Master, I'm here!"

Karun silently flicked the cigarette ash.

Alfred, who still didn't know that his goal of reaching the upper mural had suddenly become distant, quickly went upstairs with the gas canister and arrived at the master bedroom.

"I'll wash the pot and the dishes," Lady Molly, who seemed to realize that she had said something wrong, stood up and went to work.

"Just wash the pot, I've already washed the dishes and brought them with me. We don't need to wash the meatballs," Karun said.

"Okay, Master, I'll wash the pot and the utensils."

Alfred wiped the raindrops off his forehead with a handkerchief and asked curiously, "Master, what's the eating method for hot pot? I can't wait."

"After I fry the base, we can start cooking the vegetables. We can eat while cooking. I also brought the silver chopsticks you gave me, three pairs," Karun answered.

"It sounds fun. Let me think, what should I cook first?" Alfred asked.

"There's something I suggest cooking first. It's tender and only needs to be cooked for a short time. It's very delicious," Karun said.

"What is it?"

"Your tongue."

"...Alfred."

...

After finishing the hot pot, Lady Molly stayed behind to clean up while Karun and Alfred went to the entrance.

Opening the door, Alfred held up an umbrella.

Karun walked ahead while Alfred walked half a step behind, holding the umbrella.

The rain showed no signs of stopping, and the rainwater on the street flowed into the drain "gurgling" along.

After returning home, Alfred put away the umbrella on the first floor, while Karun went to the third floor.

"Something strange at noon today?"

Alfred looked puzzled at the rain outside.

...

After taking a shower and changing into a slightly formal outfit, Karun was adjusting his cuffs and collar in front of the mirror when Puerh was sitting on the sink next to him.

"I think it's more appropriate for me to wait at the girl's house. Or maybe the girl should hold me and come to the boy's house."

"It's not auspicious," Karun said.

"Not auspicious?"

"In strict sense, what's the difference between Unis holding you and holding a portrait?"

Puerh twitched her mouth when she heard this.

After finishing, Karun went downstairs.

"Young master, I'll drive," Alfred said politely, entering the driver's seat and starting the car. Karun sat in the back seat.

Today, the Yinmerlace family was on holiday. Not only did the staff not come to work, but the uncles, aunts, and aunt also took their three children to the amusement park. Even if it had been raining since morning, it did not extinguish their enthusiasm for going to the amusement park.

Because Dis had spoken personally yesterday.

This was different from what Karun had originally thought. Dis wanted to wait for Unis's formal visit in a quiet environment and was willing to screen out other family members.

While driving, Alfred occasionally glanced at his young master through the rearview mirror. Seeing that his young master had been silent with his eyes closed, he also kept silent.

Finally,

The car stopped at Unis's house.

"What time is it?" Karun asked.

Although he received several watches, he still hadn't developed the habit of wearing them.

"Five minutes to three."

Karun nodded.

Alfred opened the car door first, held up the umbrella, and helped his young master out of the car.

At this time, a maid nearly fifty years old appeared at the door of Unis's house. She stood in the small pavilion in the courtyard, staring at Alfred with dead eyes.

Karun had never seen her in the previous few visits to Unis's house.

"She should be a family bodyguard or something like that. This is not surprising. After all, it is still dangerous for a mother to take her daughter back to her hometown alone. Besides, young master, she should have discovered my identity and is now on guard against me."

Karun pushed open the gate and walked in. In the courtyard, the maid held a black umbrella and walked over, extending her hand to stop Alfred.

Alfred looked at Karun.

The old maid never looked at Karun seriously from start to finish.

Karun took a few steps forward, leaving Alfred's umbrella, and the rain began to fall on him.

Alfred's eyes suddenly flashed red, and the old maid trembled and staggered back, dropping the umbrella and starting to pray:

"Merciful Lord, please bring the light of wisdom and dispel the darkness in my heart..."

Alfred caught up with Karun, helping him continue to hold the umbrella.

At the entrance, Karun rang the doorbell.

There were hurried footsteps inside, and the door was opened. Mrs. Jenny was standing inside, wearing an evening dress.

"Hello, madam. I'm here to pick up Unis for dinner at my house."

"Okay, okay, I understand. Wait a moment, I'll make you a cup of tea. Yunes will be ready soon, and we can go together."

We?

Karun remained calm and responded softly:"Okay, no rush, I came early."

"It's good that you came early." Mrs. Jenny took the initiative to hold Karun's hand and gently patted his hand back in a purely elder-like manner. "Boys are always more impatient, and it's a form of respect, isn't it?You're doing well, really well.Come on, come in and have some tea first. I specially prepared some delicious pastries for you."

As she spoke, Mrs. Jenny seemed to notice the old maid still praying in the courtyard. She frowned slightly but didn't say anything. Instead, she continued to warmly invite Karun inside.

Alfred, on the other hand, put away the umbrella outside the house and silently stood at the door, casually helping to close it.

The old maid, who had finished her prayer and cleared the influence of the succubus eye on herself, was planning to go inside the house but was blocked by Alfred, who was holding the umbrella.

The old maid was somewhat afraid of Alfred;

This is normal.

After all, although Alfred is very humble in front of Karun, he is also very humble in front of Dis, but one is the Lord of the Evil God and the other is... Dis.

And on the level of the demon, Alfred, who has long been qualified to live in peace, can even protect Lady Molly, who likes to cause trouble.

The old maid spoke up:"This is my master's house."

Alfred glanced at her:"In the future, it will be your uncle's house."

"You..."

In Alfred's eyes, there was once again a red glow.

The old maid had to retreat back into the pavilion in the courtyard. She dared not confront the person in front of her again. She knew very well that this was a demon she couldn't deal with.

Inside the house,Karun was enduring Mrs. Jenny's enthusiasm.

Although Mrs. Jenny had been restraining herself, the excessive enthusiasm still made Karun feel a little uncomfortable. It felt completely different from the first time they met, when she held a cigarette in one hand and clenched her fist to warn him, like two different people.

Fortunately, Unis came down.

She was wearing a black dress, matched with appropriate jewelry, and looked restrained and dignified.

Karun stood up and walked over, extending his hand.

Unis glanced at her mother and handed her hand to Karun.

The two walked out of the house,

Outside the house, Alfred handed the umbrella to his young master, Karun took the umbrella and walked down with Unis.

Then, Alfred took out the black umbrella that the old maid had used before, opened it, and said to Mrs. Jenny:

"Madam, please."

"Hmm."

The old maid walked out of the pavilion in the rain.

Mrs. Jenny glanced at her and said coldly, "You watch the house."

"Yes, Madam."

Alfred still drove, and Karun sat in the passenger seat.

Unis and Mrs. Jenny sat in the back seat.

Because it was raining outside and the car windows couldn't be opened, the atmosphere inside the car could only be created by the passengers themselves. Otherwise, the stagnant air would quickly become a stagnant atmosphere.

"Karun, is everyone in your family at home?" Mrs. Jenny asked.

"I'm sorry."

Karun turned to the back and looked at Unis, mainly saying:

"The others in my family went out today because of some things. It's not intentional neglect, but my grandfather's orders. He wants to see you alone."

"It's okay, I understand." Unis smiled in response.

But Mrs. Jenny next to her heard that "grandfather" was alone at home, and her smile suddenly became somewhat heavy.

Alfred, who was driving, smiled:

"Madam, Miss, don't worry. Mr. Dis is an extremely kind person. Wherever he goes, it's like a warm spring breeze passing by, giving you warmth and comfort."

Alfred spoke words even he didn't believe.

The car arrived at 13 Mingke Street.

Karun held an umbrella and escorted Younis inside. After arriving in the living room, Younis nervously turned around in front of Karun, holding the hem of her dress to prevent it from getting wet.

"Karun, please tell me if there's anything improper."

"It's okay, don't worry. Grandfather doesn't care about these things."

"Karun, please help me check for anything improper," Mrs. Jenny said.

Karun wanted to remind her that it was not her, but her daughter who was meeting the family today, but he held back and said nothing.

"Young master, I'll be downstairs if you need me." Alfred clenched his right fist and placed it on his left chest. "It's my duty to protect the great Inmoleis family."

After adding some drama to himself and highlighting the prestige of the Inmoleis family, Alfred stood straight at the entrance of the living room, watching outside like a sentry.

"Grandfather is on the third floor. Let's go up," Karun said to Younis.

"Okay."

Although it was not appropriate for the only elder in the family to not come down and greet the guests, as the only elder left in the family, Karun thought it was normal for Dis to stay upstairs.

After arriving on the third floor, Karun was about to knock on the study door, but Mrs. Jenny preempted him. "I think, according to etiquette, I should meet your grandfather first. What do you think?"

Karun was stunned for a moment, but still nodded. "Okay, Madam."

Then, Karun turned to Younis. "You seem nervous. Do you want to have a glass of cold water to calm down?"

"Okay."

Karun took Younis back down to the second floor. Mrs. Jenny took several deep breaths at the door of the study, and finally, as if summoning up her courage, she gently knocked on the door.

"Come in."

Mrs. Jenny swallowed her saliva and opened the door, walking in.

In the room, Dis sat behind a desk in a black suit, his gaze calm but with an overwhelming pressure. On Dis's shoulder, a dignified black cat crouched, scrutinizing the newcomer with a playful look.

Mrs. Jenny walked forward, but under the scrutiny of the man and the cat, she felt that every step was extremely difficult.

Dis spoke. "Hello."

In the next moment, Mrs. Jenny knelt down. After kneeling down, she seemed to relax all at once, as if she had finally found the right position that belonged to her. She replied in a trembling voice, "Hello."