"What did I do to my mother?" Margulies asked knowingly.
"What's wrong? Do you think it's appropriate for you to insult your mother in front of me?" Chen Xing asked.
"She is indeed not good~" Margulies said with a guilty conscience, "She doesn't care about me, doesn't love me, and hangs out with the congressmen all day long. Master, do you know that my father passed away less than three years ago."
"This..." Chen Xing hesitated. After all, this kind of thing is a bit difficult to accept in his values. It is really not appropriate for her deceased husband to live happily while his body is still cold. But then again, Ice Blue City is the gathering place for the rich and powerful in the Ambergris River, as if they are in the rapids, and if they don't advance, they will retreat. If they cannot hug a big tree, their lives as orphans and widows will definitely not be guaranteed. He thought for a moment and then said, "It's not easy for your mother either..."
Then he made some general remarks, which was that the competition in Ice Blue City was fierce, life was not easy, etc. In fact, Margulies was probably tired of hearing these words, but when spoken by someone she admired, the effect was completely different.
Women are creatures made entirely of water, and their sensibility is greater than anything else. To put it simply, as long as she is happy, everything she says is right, and as long as she is unhappy, everything she says is wrong. There is often a thin line between good words and stupidity.
But some people never cross this seemingly simple line throughout their lives, which is to make her happy and make her happy, even if it means filling her with ecstasy soup, she is willing to do so.
Half an hour later, Chen Xing took Margaret out of the room and came to the living room on the first floor. I saw my daughter following behind the teacher, her hands twisted together, nervous yet well-behaved, like a new kitten.
Chen Xing turned his head and glanced at Margulies, who stepped forward cautiously and nodded to his mother.
"Mother, you have worked hard for this family."
The countess was so astonished that she could not speak for a long time with her mouth open. Gradually, her eyes became gentle, she opened her arms and hugged her daughter.
"My little sweetheart, my little baby..."
"Mother……"
After revealing their true feelings, mother and daughter sat down holding hands and whispering, as good as sticky beans.
"How did you convince this little villain?" The countess looked at her daughter dotingly, pinched her little nose, and then asked Chen Xing.
"Miss Margulies is a smart child. She loves you very much, but she just doesn't know how to express it in a suitable way." Chen Xing said. This is not because he is modest, but because it is a fact. He just added fuel to the fire. If mother and daughter are really indifferent and don't care about each other, it cannot be solved by just a few words.
"Master, I am your disciple now, you can no longer call me that." Margulies said pretending to be angry.
"Oh, you're still a disciple?" the Countess said somewhat unexpectedly.
"Yes, I served Master tea strictly in accordance with the customs of the Eastern Continent." Margulies said with some pride.
"Is she right, Lord Baron?" The countess looked at Chen Xing with beautiful eyes.
"I am honored to have such an opportunity to teach the future stars of Ice Blue City." Chen Xing said.
The countess stared at Chen Xing and said nothing for a long time. Finally, she nodded slightly to him to express her gratitude.
A great kindness cannot be thanked, and a great compassion cannot be expressed. Her husband died early, and her daughter lacks fatherly love. If she has a master who can truly take care of her, it can make up for this shortcoming.
The young man in front of me, although they just met by chance, had known each other for less than forty-eight hours, and their reputation was not very good. The Blue City Sex Demon and the Wave-Catching Maniac were both still on the hot search list. However, for him to be able to challenge the Silver Claw Prince and even the Silver Claw Kingdom Lord for a maid he has never met and who came from a humble background, this kind of friendship is definitely not something that ordinary people can have.
So, she believed him.
I believe he can become a noble person in his daughter's life.
There is something she has never dared to say. She is also a little fan of Baron Chen Erliu.
The Red Kingdom favors martial arts, but the so-called warrior spirit is by no means physically strong, but spiritually strong, fearless and fearless.
The figure riding a giant snow-white wolf, pointing his sword at the twelve Knights of the Round Table, lingered in her mind.
Sitting in the living room until lunch time, Countess Ursula invited Chen Xing to stay for dinner. After lunch, Margulies went back to her room to rest. The countess asked the butler to set up a tea table under the porch and have tea with Chen Xing.
"Baron, do you need anything?" The Countess went straight to the point without beating around the bush. Although Catherine didn't say anything to her, she knew very well that the other party must be seeking something from her, otherwise he wouldn't show his attentiveness.
But she couldn't help but wonder. According to rumors, wasn't he the special favorite of that big shot? As long as the big man opens his mouth, probably everything can be done except for the chair under the old king's butt.
After everything happened in the gymnasium, everyone in Ice Blue City knew who the future emperor would be. Unless the old king is fifty years younger and returns to his peak, no one south of the Ambergris River can compete.
Although she was thinking this, she didn't ask any more questions. After all, the above things were complicated and difficult to generalize.
Then, Chen Xing told her everything about Orchid Town.
"Madam, can you help me ask if I can handle this matter?" Chen Xing requested.
"Have you offended anyone in the Maris family?" The Countess was equally wise.
"You can say that..." Chen Xing admitted.
"This is a bit troublesome..." the Countess muttered, "No matter what, the Kingdom Council must respect the wishes of the Principal of the Principality. At least it cannot be too obviously hostile."
"No, no, it's not Grand Duke Salode, it's just..." Chen Xing hesitated before saying, "It's just his eldest daughter, Princess Leixi."
"The eldest princess?" the countess repeated, raising her head and looking at Chen Xing, with an unclear meaning in her eyes, mixed with emotions such as doubt, wariness, and contempt. Her face seemed to read "So you are this kind of person."
"Uh..." Chen Xing couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. It can be guessed that the countess's mind must be full of images of chaos and abandonment, love turning into hatred.
"Oh, I don't know why. I offended her for no reason." Chen Xing lowered his head with a depressed expression, trying to look innocent. But he was indeed innocent. Lacey would stare at him and bite anyone he provoked. Skydiving without an umbrella, chasing people across the sea, he did everything he could. It was hard to believe that he had been a fan of her in his previous life, and had contributed a lot by holding her magazine cover...
If one day - although it seems very far away, if Lacey falls into his hands, he must delve into the world's punishment encyclopedia so that she can live but not die.
"If it's the eldest princess, that's okay." The countess said seriously, "I will invite Representative Zuote to dinner tonight and ask him to learn more about your affairs."
"Thank you, madam." Chen Xing stood up and was about to bow, but was stopped by the countess.
"You are Margulies' master. You people from the Eastern Continent always say that once a teacher, always a father. You are Margulies' half-father. You don't have to be so polite to your family," the Countess said. .
Chen Xing didn't speak, just nodded. Then, the Countess asked again, "Lord Baron, there are a lot of empty rooms at home. If you don't mind that the house is old, please bring someone to move in. This way, the home will be more lively and you can save some hotel expenses. You know, since Merlin passed away, Margulies has been depressed and has rarely been as happy as she is today."
"This..." Chen Xing hesitated. The cost of the hotel was actually not that much. The key was that the Ruby District was right next to the palace, and he had lingering fears about Trilis. But looking at the countess's expectant eyes, he really couldn't refuse.
"Yes." He nodded, and the Countess suddenly looked happy, and happily took the housekeeper and maid to arrange the room. Chen Xing asked Lao K to return to the Deer Hunter Hotel and ask him to bring the people and luggage.
If Triris really wanted to summon him, packing up the package and running away was just a conjecture option. Let me ask, how many means of transportation in this world can be faster than a blood chariot? It is estimated that he was caught and slipped back before he ran out of Longxin Lake.
More than an hour later, a group of people moved into the countess's mansion. Jian Yue Canglian, Ye Qian and Li Mei also helped with the cleaning. For a time, the originally cold big house became extremely lively.
Now that he has moved in, Chen Xing cannot lose his etiquette and gives Margulies a red envelope of 100,000 gold coins on the pretext of being an apprenticeship gift. Countess Ursula accepted it with some delay. Because these 100,000 gold coins also include benefits for Representative Zuote, everyone just understands this tacitly.
Although the house in the Ruby District is worth millions of gold coins, Ursula and her daughter have no financial resources. In fact, their lives are quite tight, which can be seen from the number of servants. Except for the most basic configuration, there is no one more person, an old housekeeper, a middle-aged maid, a cook and a handyman. The stables behind are empty, there is no own carriage and driver, and there is no dedicated gardener, so the yard Simply turn it into a lawn, which is easy to take care of.
As for selling their house and living elsewhere, it means leaving the circle of powerful people, which is even more uncomfortable for them.
This is what the so-called decline looks like, moving further and further away from the center of power. In the end, everything that happens in this country has nothing to do with you, and you are completely reduced to the bottom.
Margulies has a lively personality and soon got along with Miyuki Cangren and the others, and is clamoring to learn the Ten Crow Itto Ryu.
Chen Xing and Xiao Yang were sitting under the big banyan tree drinking tea and looking at the girls jumping on the grass.
"Boss, you are so amazing. You managed to take care of the mother and daughter in one go." Xiao Yang sighed.
"Haha!" Chen Xing laughed incredulously and patted Xiao Yang on the shoulder, "When we get back, I will arrange a wife for you."
"No, no, no..." Xiao Yang quickly refused, "Thank you, boss, for your kindness. I already have a girlfriend."
"Oh?" Chen Xing said in shock, "You have a girlfriend?" Then he started gossiping again, "Where is she? Why didn't I see her at the water station?"
"She is not in Orchid Town, but in Longshi Town. She sells motorcycles. She is quite pretty, similar to Ye Qian." Xiao Yang said proudly.
"What's her name?" Chen Xing suddenly had a bad feeling.
Longshi Town, motorcycle sales, quite beautiful...
"Immigrant from the Eastern Mainland, my surname is Qian, my name is Qian Ying. She is very powerful. You can make a lot of money selling a motorcycle..." Xiao Yang said with great enthusiasm, as if this girlfriend made him very proud.
Cold sweat broke out on Chen Xing's forehead. He couldn't help but sigh, this world is really small. Then he turned serious and lectured, "Look for someone who sells motorcycles!"
"Why can't you look for it?" Faced with the boss's sudden opposition, Xiao Yang was stunned, looking a little confused.
"They are all vain women, what's the good thing!" Chen Xing slowed down his tone and spoke earnestly, "You are now on the rise in your career, and the entire Orchid Town is booming, and everything is waiting for you. As my assistant and concurrently Driver, the future assistant and driver of the mayor of Orchid Town, what kind of love are you looking for? Do you have this spare time? You have to focus on your career..."
After talking for a long time, Xiao Yang's blood boiled with excitement. Chen Xing finally concluded, "Break up, we must break up!"
"Okay, listen to the boss." Xiao Yang nodded vigorously.
