Chapter 9 Returning to Hometown

"I reject."

When Sifa's clear and firm voice sounded in the hall, people smiled wryly and sighed.

Barton, the person involved, went blank with a buzz. Immediately a thought popped into his mind that he was going to lose his job.

As an aristocrat, it is not difficult for him to lose his job as a little policeman. And then, he had to find another way out.

Before finding a job, his children might have to work as newsboys or work in black factories; his wife was already working as a laundry woman, and the poor woman's daily workload would probably increase.

Beside Button, Inspector Roy wanted to snort through his nostrils to express his dissatisfaction. But considering the other party's identity and his own future, he chose to remain silent.

But in those eyes, anger was carefully hidden.

As for Baisen, he is not surprised at all, he is very aware of his son's temper, if Xifa did suffer that kind of 'treatment' on the ship.

Retaliation would be the most normal option.

I hope he doesn't make things too big, so as not to be difficult to clean up. Baisen has already started to think about stopping his son at a critical moment.

At this moment, Xifa continued: "Why should I forgive you? Officer Patton, you have done nothing wrong."

"You're just fulfilling your duty as a policeman. If you need to be forgiven for doing this, then our kingdom's policeman is too difficult to be a policeman."

"Yes, I just"

Barton was stunned, thinking that he had heard wrongly, and looked at the boss next to him in disbelief.

Roy was also in a daze, unable to believe his ears. The noble young man in front of him, instead of blaming Barton, actually praised Barton's behavior tactfully and implicitly?

This is a bit different from the nobles I know.

The inspector who quickly came back to his senses saw his subordinates and coughed dryly: "Don't you hurry up and thank Mr. Xifa?"

Button woke up like a dream, sure that his job was saved, and said happily: "Thank you for your magnanimity, Mr. Seefer."

Xifa originally wanted to say, "This is what my father taught me well", but thinking of the subtlety of Loen's people, such an explicit expression was too deliberate, so he just smiled and nodded to leave.

He and Byson got into a carriage that had been waiting for a long time. In the carriage, Byson sorted his clothes, took off his top hat, and looked at Xifa with a smile.

Xifa made him feel a little uncomfortable, and couldn't help saying: "Father, just say what you want."

Baisen laughed and said, "I have nothing to say, I just find it strange. Xifa, seeing you this time, I feel that you have changed a lot."

The baron pointed his fingers and said, "First let the lawyer defend others, and then generously donate the travel expenses. Just now, you not only forgave the policeman, but also implicitly praised his behavior. Well, the premise is that he can hear The meaning of your words."

"To be honest, these are all things I didn't think of before I met you."

"Can you tell me what made you do this?"

reason? That's probably because your son has changed. Sifa adjusted his sitting posture, glanced out of the window casually, and saw the carriage heading towards the port, and then said.

"That's probably because, after experiencing this incident at sea, I feel the need to re-examine my life."

"Father, I feel that a change must be made, and I can no longer live in a muddle like before. I want to participate more actively in your career, contribute to you and the family, and fulfill my responsibilities as the eldest son."

Xifa knew that what he did would definitely attract Byson's attention. When he was alone in the 'single room', he had already thought about the words.

Moreover, he intends to use this as a foreshadowing, so that when he does something inconsistent with the character of the original owner in the future, the people around him will only think that this is Xifa making changes, instead of thinking that 'Xifa has been replaced by others'.

Of course, these changes must be natural, soft, and gradual, so as not to arouse suspicion.

Bai Sen showed a gratified expression and said, "I'm very pleased that you have such an idea, son, you have finally grown up."

"Don't worry, there will be opportunities. Soon, you will be on a wider stage, and I am looking forward to your performance."

On the second night, Sifa returned to Enqi Town.

This bay town in Disey County faces Disey Bay and backs against the Abury Mountains.

The scenery here is pleasant, and there are always many people who come here for vacation every year, so there are many small hotels with local characteristics in Enqi Town.

When the carriage passed the 'Mermaid Road', Xifa saw that a hotel was brightly lit, people surrounded the door, and there were policemen in black-and-white-checkered uniforms. Something seemed to have happened here.

"Your mother must be in a hurry, but I sent a telegram yesterday, so she shouldn't be too worried."

In the carriage, his father's voice made Xifa look away from the street outside the window.

Soon the carriage turned into the 'Golden Champagne Avenue' and stopped at a black iron gate on this street. Next to that gate, there was a sign of 'No. 13'.

It was getting late, but the gas lamps on both sides of the road were extremely bright. The black iron gate was slowly opening, revealing the brightly lit mansion inside.

This is Xifa's home, a four-story villa with more than twenty rooms, stables, servants' rooms, and a large garden.

At this moment, the servants of the family came out under the leadership of the butler, divided into two sides in the gate, waiting for the arrival of the baron and his son.

Xifa followed his father out of the car, and saw the housekeeper Sebastian at first sight. He was a middle-aged man in his fifties, with a serious face, a classic face and a gray beard.

Behind the butler are all male servants.

On the other side, the leader is a woman. She is the housekeeper of the family, named Kunna. Responsible for managing the financial expenses of the maids and the family.

The woman, in her early forties, has dark brown hair and deep nasolabial folds that give her a stern look.

Behind her, there are naturally all maids.

Seeing Byson and Xifa getting off the car, all the servants, headed by Marion and Kunna, stood in a standard manner and said respectfully in unison: "Welcome back, Master Byson and Master Xifa."

Baisen nodded slightly, without saying a word, and entered the villa.

Sifa followed his father and entered the villa surrounded by servants. Walking into the hall on the first floor, I heard a cheer.

"dad!"

"Brother Xifa!"

A nine-year-old boy with black hair and brown eyes, wearing a children's tuxedo, rushed over excitedly.

This is the youngest member of the family, Sifa's younger brother, Chaum.

He seemed to have a good relationship with Xifa, he passed by his father who had squatted down and opened his arms, and rushed straight to his elder brother.

Xifa picked him up and loved him from the bottom of his heart: "How about it, our little general. During my absence, have you improved your swordsmanship?"

Chaum, who always aimed at "General of the Kingdom", waved his little hand proudly and said, "Of course, just yesterday, I was able to hit Mr. Xi Rui's hand."

Mr. Ciri is the teacher hired by the family, responsible for teaching the three Sifa brothers and sisters horsemanship, fencing, fighting and marksmanship.

In addition to this teacher, the Xifa family also has an etiquette teacher, a general studies teacher, and an art teacher.

At this moment, a clear and teasing voice sounded in the hall.

"Isn't this our big brother Xifa? I thought you were already a sailor on the 'King of the Five Seas' ship. I didn't expect you to come back."