Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Chapter 92
While carrying Sonny with one hand, Mrs. Stone held Serenity’s hand and glanced at it. Distressed and helpless, she said,
“Since Zachary confessed his identity, you’ve always stopped me from standing up for you. You didn’t come to me and pour out
your feelings either. I’m so worried that my hair has turned gray. You and your sister are always this stubborn.
“I remember that your mom has a good temper and isn’t stubborn at all. I wonder whom you take after with your stubbornness.
Serenity laughed and asked, “Didn’t you say my sister and I take after you in temper?”
Mrs. Stone choked. She recalled that she admired Serenity and her sister not just because of their kinship, but also because of
the way the two of them conducted. themselves.
Indeed, Serenity took after Mrs. Stone in stubbornness.
“Now that you came over today, what help do you need from me?”
Ever since Zachary confessed his identity, all Elisa felt was anger. Even so, she did. not fall out with Serenity. She took pity on
Serenity who was wronged and deceived. by Zachary. She claimed that she wanted to deal with Zachary on Serenity’s behalf.
It was finally a load off the Stones‘ minds.
Since her daughter could face it openly, Mrs. Stone was not too worried. Whenever her niece needed her, she would stand up for
her with her identity as next of kin.
“Aunt Audrey, I need to ask you for a favor.”
“Say it. If it’s within my capabilities, I’ll definitely help you. Even if I can’t, you have two other cousins to help solve your problem.”
Serenity said with a grin, “I don’t need them. Your help is enough. You always attend. social gatherings, don’t you? I shamelessly
hope that you’ll bring me along to all the social gatherings you attend in the future.”
Mrs. Stone grasped her point and said, “No problem. I usually ask Elisa to accompany me to social gatherings, but she doesn’t
want to. She thinks those people are hypocritical, and she’s too lazy to deal with them.
“But everyone is two–faced in all circles–this is reality. For those who can benefit you, you should go all out to butter them up. As
for those who aren’t beneficial and offendable, you’d better not offend them. As for those who are not of help and have a lower

status, you can put on airs and don’t have to worry about offending them.
“You just have to understand that everyone prioritizes benefits. Don’t simply trust other people. It’s important to guard against
others, but don’t do harm to others either. If someone wants to harm you, you don’t need to tolerate them. Just attack them
bravely and let them know that you’re not to be taken lightly.”
Serenity nodded again and again.
“Why didn’t you ask Zachary to bring you along?” Mrs. Stone asked out of curiosity.
Given that Serenity came to look for her today, Mrs. Stone knew that Serenity was trying to mingle with Zachary’s social circle to
strive for Zachary and her future.
After Serenity fell quiet for a moment, she said, “Zachary is domineering. I won’t be able to see through other people if I attend
social gatherings with him.”
Zachary would be protective of her, so no one would dare to provoke her in front of him. In that case, she would not be able to
see through those people and decide whether they were worth keeping as friends.
Since she wanted to be with Zachary forever, she would surely have to attend social gatherings alone at times in the future. If
she was unable to fathom those people, she would easily get tricked and framed on those occasions.
Serenity wanted to attempt and see if she was able to adapt to the circle filled with. hypocritical and scheming people.
After some thought, Mrs. Stone said, “That’s true. Although the upper classes might seem well–educated, they’re all hypocrites.
They do things that are different from what they say. Some people will trap you openly.
“They’re also xenophobic and won’t easily let other people join their circles. Many rich ladies want to associate with those ladies
from wealthy families, but they’re looked down upon.
“The Yorks‘ status is apparent. You’re the York family’s eldest daughter–in–law. On the surface, they won’t do anything to you,
but they might secretly plot against you. Since you’ve decided to be with Zachary forever, these are the things you need to face
and adapt to on your own. You also need to learn to counterattack so you’ll remain invincible even without Zachary by your side.
“That way, you can strengthen your high social standing in Wiltspoon. This will be helpful to you when you take charge of the
Yorks‘ backhouse and become a qualified wife of the head of the family.“