Recently, Zhang Heng rarely had a few days off.
Perhaps because the news about the theater had spread, other people on the island would have to carefully consider whether they could withstand the money offensive of a certain captain when other people on the island came to trouble the crew of the Jackdaw. Therefore, those who were jealous and started fighting There are a lot less things going on.
Zhang Heng no longer has to spare time to deal with all these messy troubles. Most of the extra time every day is spent practicing knife skills with Annie. In addition, he will also tidy up the vegetable garden he set up.
It must be admitted that the tropical climate has natural advantages in planting. He didn't pay much attention to the tomato, carrot, and cabbage seeds he scattered casually before. He often even went out for a month or two, but when he came back, he could still see a lot of them. It has grown vigorously and can now be harvested directly.
However, compared to sparring and fighting, the red-haired girl was less interested in this kind of thing. She often just slumped on a chair outside the door and watched Zhang Heng doing things in the vegetable garden.
What happened that night was like a pebble falling into the lake, causing ripples, but it soon returned to calm.
After dawn, the two returned to their previous lives. Annie's attitude towards Zhang Heng didn't seem to have changed much. She didn't have the feeling of an ordinary little girl immersed in love.
But from then on, she often couldn't help but challenge Zhang Heng, if this could be considered a way to express her love.
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The time soon came five days later, and Zhang Heng arrived at Terrence Manor as agreed.
Also with him were Annie and Billy. Although there should be no danger in this dinner, as the captain of the Jackdaw, it would not look good if only a polished commander went to the banquet.
The location where Malcolm held the banquet was not in the city of Nassau, but closer to the center of the island. This was a plantation under his name and where he usually lived.
Different from the simple wooden huts on the North Shore, the main building in the manor is built of stone, using the most popular Baroque style in Europe. However, there is no suitable stone on New Providence Island, so it can only be transported from other places. The price of each rock is very high. In addition, Malcolm also specially invited two famous stones from Italy. It took the designer three years to build this manor, and tonight is the first time it has unveiled its mystery to outsiders.
"It seems that guy has made a lot of money over the years." Anne looked at a statue of Apollo and Daphne in front of the door and clicked her tongue.
"This is also the purpose of holding the dinner here tonight, to tell all the guests who come here that they can make money as long as they cooperate with him." Zhang Heng could guess some of Malcolm's thoughts.
"Now it seems that his purpose should have been achieved." Billy sighed. He turned and looked around. During this time, some people had come one after another. Most of them looked at the intricately carved statue. Everyone showed surprise.
A man who looked like a butler in a formal dress outside the door checked the invitation in Zhang Heng's hand and nodded to the three of them, "Welcome to Terrence Manor. I wish the three distinguished guests a pleasant meal tonight."
After he finished speaking, he shook the bell in his hand, and immediately three black maids came over. They all seemed to be only sixteen or seventeen years old. One of them, who was slightly shorter, walked up to Anne and spoke in broken English, " Hello, I am Daisy, I will entertain you tonight and I will do my best to meet all your needs."
As a result, the red-haired girl raised her eyebrows and said, "I don't need to, I don't like people around me."
The black maid in front of her showed a look of embarrassment when she heard this. She still had a smile on her face, but the smile had become a bit forced.
The butler on the side noticed the situation here. After checking the invitation letter of another guest and arranging the maid reception, he came over. He glanced at Daisy who was at a loss in front of Ann and said politely, "A few distinguished guests. , what happened, are you dissatisfied with Daisy? I can replace you with a new maid immediately. "
Anne was about to say something, but Zhang Heng spoke first, "It's nothing. We just wanted to ask Daisy to take us around the manor."
The housekeeper smiled and said, "I believe you will like it here. However, it is a very large area and it will be difficult to visit in a short while. Moreover, tonight's special program is about to start, so you'd better go first." In the banquet hall, there will be free time after the dinner. If you like, you can stay here, just tell the maid next to you."
Zhang Heng nodded and thanked him, then took steps towards the brightly lit building not far away.
Anne was not stupid. When Zhang Heng interrupted her, she immediately thought of something. After leaving the door, she asked the black maid next to her, "What would have happened if I had rejected you just now? Will they punish you?"
The latter was silent, and Anne stretched out her hand to pull Daisy's clothes open. Sure enough, she saw many whip marks on her back. After that, the angry girl wanted to pull out the dagger from her waist.
Billy on the side quickly stopped him, "Don't mess around. Although I don't like this kind of thing, but they are sold here, they are equivalent to goods. In theory, no matter what Malcolm wants to do to them, they cannot be used by others." Accusing, and you standing up for her is not a good thing for her. We are just guests and will leave after tonight, but they will continue to live here."
Daisy had a look of gratitude on her face when she heard Billy's words. Annie made a cut and took back the dagger with some reluctance.
The three of them soon arrived in front of the banquet hall, and Daisy, who was walking at the front, opened the door.
If the outside building is just luxurious, the decoration inside can be described as magnificent. In the center of the dome is a huge chandelier with more than a hundred candles placed on it, illuminating the entire hall as if it were daytime. It's bright, the walls are covered with reliefs and ribbons, and there's a fluffy Persian rug underfoot.
"This long-lost feeling is like returning to England again." A big landowner who came in behind the three people couldn't help but sigh.
At this time, many people had come to the banquet hall, but they were divided into two obvious groups. Among them, the businessmen were mostly reserved. Although they were full of praise for the decoration and carvings in the room, they just stood aside and admired it quietly, while the pirates Not caring about that much, there are many people who see valuable things and touch them directly. They are still mentally estimating the price of this thing and thinking about how much they can sell if they get it right before leaving.
