Londinium entered the night, and there was a light mist floating around as usual. There were fewer cars on the streets of the Western District. Those who were still driving had their lights on and were traveling slowly.
Jingzhe held a wine glass and stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking outside. Her eyes were out of focus, and she was obviously thinking about something.
The person who invited her to the party was a man who was prohibited from having too much contact with him. Yanguo needed to rest and recuperate. Unless necessary, he should not provoke foreign forces, even if it claimed to be neutral.
Are there really neutral forces in this world?
But she still came, she had to come, the pressure on her shoulders was too much.
Jingzhe turned around, and in the private party room, there was another person who was equally helpless.
She silently withdrew her gaze and kept her spirit introverted. She heard that the girl Felin not far away was the daughter of Victoria's Minister of Commerce. What's funny is that the daughter of an important minister of the country was forced to marry an emerging businessman without much resistance. room.
Just as Jingzhe was feeling extremely emotional, the waiter led Shi Huaiya and Zhou Jinru here and asked if they needed more services.
These things were always handled by Shi Huaiya, and Zhou Jinru didn't ask. When he came in, he took a glass of wine from the tray, even though he couldn't drink.
I will sacrifice my life to accompany you tonight.
"Both of you."
His arrival made Jingzhe and Elena, who had arrived first, stand up straight. The former leaned forward slightly, while the latter raised his skirt to show respect.
"I'm sorry that I wasted my time in endless traffic jams and made you wait for a long time."
In fact, he just happened to get in at the right time.
Elena raised the cup in her hand and said sarcastically: "Our municipal department likes to spend taxpayers' money on boring things. They bought hundreds of warning posts last month and spent thousands of pounds. It's all said and done." It is a pure handmade thing made by a master.”
Jingzhe said calmly: "Traffic jams are a symbol of a country's prosperity."
Nobles from different countries raised their glasses, indicating that they had initially reached a consensus.
Zhou Jinru couldn't help but take another look at Jingzhe. Do you, a high-ranking official of the Yan Kingdom, need to say this?
Shi Huaiya came from behind, and three beautiful girls with different temperaments stood together. They all focused on Zhou Jinru, because he was the initiator of this party.
The previous ones were just greetings before the opening, and the main event came next. The four of them took their seats, with Shi Huaiya sitting on Zhou Jinru's right hand, Elena on her left, and Jingzhe directly opposite.
Zhou Jinru leaned back in the soft and comfortable chair, and the warm light shone on his face, making his facial lines soften.
"Miss Elena, Miss Jingzhe, thank you for coming as promised. I'm very happy."
This is the first sentence.
"I had a great time at the amusement park in Londinium today and was impressed by everything about this country."
Jingzhe's eyes didn't blink. This sentence was still foreshadowing. Until now, she still hadn't figured out what the man in front of her wanted to say.
"You know, I'm a doctor and a researcher, and I subconsciously pay attention to my patients."
coming.
Elena was sitting upright. She felt that today's gathering was most likely to help her solve her problem, but she had no idea how the Yan people could help her.
As Zhou Jinru finished speaking, there was a knock on the door, and a waiter in formal attire came in with a tray and served a glass of iced drink to every distinguished guest present.
Jingzhe stared at the ice drink at hand. Red and white strawberry pulp was mixed with ice water. This was a very common ice drink. If they came to the Victoria 200 Noble Hotel just for this, it would be too luxurious.
Zhou Jinru put down his wine glass, his eyes fell on Jing Zhe's face, and he said calmly: "I want to initiate a call, not just for the four of us, but the scope of the call can be extended to the aristocratic circle of Victoria, and even other countries."
"What's the specific content?"
This sentence was asked by Shi Huaiya.
"Do you still remember Xista?"
Jingzhe had an impression of this city, but it was far away from Yanguo. Her impression only stayed in the paper report: "The city that was destroyed in the volcanic eruption?"
Zhou Jinru said calmly: "Then everyone should know about the new Xista established after Xista, as well as the infected communities in various countries to ease the conflict between infected and non-infected people."
Elena took a sip and looked at everyone present: "The infected community in Londinium is an abandoned industrial base, but it still bears part of the city's productivity."
Gradually, Jingzhe realized that this party seemed to be held for her personally, and the organizer, Zhou Jinru, only cared about her wishes.
Zhou Jinru crossed his hands and said sincerely: "Miss Jingzhe, I will donate a sum of money in my own name to form an observation group for infected people, and work out the membership fee through discussion. The main task of the observation group is to observe various countries and regions." The living conditions of infected people.”
After listening to Zhou Jinru's words, Jingzhe shook his head slightly: "Your proposal is destined to not get much help."
Countries have different attitudes towards infected people, but the general direction remains the same, which is rejection and resistance, and even more persecution and bullying. Even if someone agrees and joins the call proposed by Zhou Jinru, it will not become the mainstream and will eventually become As a laughing stock.
Jingzhe had already guessed the ending when he said it.
"I provide funds and security guarantees, and there are also selected observers. Miss Jingzhe, I can guarantee that Colombia will respond to this call, Victoria will participate, and Casimir will certainly not refuse. This is my sincerity."
"I will think about it."
Jingzhe did not answer directly. If, as Zhou Jinru said, other countries were involved, then Yan Country would certainly be interested in joining, even if it was only in name.
Isolationism has never been in Yanguo's dictionary.
Suddenly, a man's voice came from the door: "It's a very good proposal. If Mr. Zhou initiates the call, I will not be absent."
The dazzling blond lion stood at the door. He did not come in or say anything more. He nodded to Zhou Jinru and turned around to leave.
Fourth Prince Edward.
Zhou Jinru's pupils shrank slightly, and his emotional perception did not detect the existence of the prince. The source of his emotions was only revealed when Edward spoke out.
He was an accident and was not part of Zhou Jinru's plan, but all the fourth prince's actions were in line with his character, an environmental ambassador.
The conflict between Originium Industry and environmental protection will inevitably involve infected people, and the Fourth Prince will definitely not let this conflict go easily.
But in Jingzhe's eyes, these turned into four words, which had been planned for a long time.
She confirmed that this gathering was aimed at her. According to her character and temper, she should leave now without leaving any face to this man.
For some reason, Jingzhe remembered the moment when the two faced each other in the hotel. The sadness in the man's eyes didn't look like he was pretending.
Jingzhe, who is an official and practices family skills, can easily tell whether a person is lying. Facial muscles and eyes can best tell the truth. However, Jingzhe unexpectedly discovered that this man was telling the truth.
"I'm going to the bathroom."
Jingzhe stood up and left, standing alone in the bathroom, looking at himself in the mirror. His long golden hair was tied up with a hairpin that was characteristic of the Yan Kingdom. He was wearing a dress that was also in the style of the Yan Kingdom. There is a chill, and there is a faint arrogance that repels people thousands of miles away.
Suddenly, there was a man in the mirror, standing at the door.
Victoria's bathroom is gender-neutral, and they stared at each other through a mirror. For a long time, the man was about to leave. When he took a step, there was a sound of stinging behind him.
"Wait a minute."
"Miss Jingzhe?"
Jingzhe couldn't bear the curiosity in her heart, so she took a few steps closer and asked in a low voice: "You said you really saw me in your dream?"
Zhou Jinru took a step back: "I want to say yes, are you willing to believe it?"
"I don't know. There are many things in this world that are difficult to understand. I can't completely believe you because there is no evidence for this."
Jingzhe wanted evidence, and Zhou Jinru was about to say something when suddenly there was a sound of footsteps. In desperation, Jingzhe pulled the man's clothes and the two of them got into the compartment together.
We're not doing anything shameful, why are you so nervous?
Zhou Jinru looked confused, the plot in this story could actually happen to him.
The sound of two people talking came from outside the cubicle:
"The Prince Regent has left Londinium and will not be coming back anytime soon."
"I know, it would be much more convenient for us without his presence."
"Don't underestimate anyone. Even if the regent is not in this city, his influence is still there."
"It's amazing the lions didn't do anything."
…
At Jingzhe's request, Zhou Jinru was forced to squat on the toilet, and Jingzhe was close to his body. As long as he lowered his head, he could smell the fragrance of the girl's hair.
It wasn't until the footsteps left that the two separated. Zhou Jinru moved his numb legs and couldn't help but said, "Why do we want to be like thieves?"
Jingzhe snorted: "You are so courageous. You didn't react at all when you heard that person's name."
"Should I be scared enough to run away immediately, or should I just find a hole in the ground and crawl into it and never come out again?"
And it can be heard from the conversation just now that that person has already left Londinium.
Jingzhe, however, refused to give in. "A guy who has no sense of vigilance at all."
Zhou Jinru couldn't laugh or cry: "Are we just arguing about these things?"
"You are deliberately targeting me today, right?"
Jingzhe folded her arms, put on a straight face, and dropped the topic simply.
Zhou Jinru could only nod: "I only care about your attitude."
Jingzhe didn't answer his words: "You want to help that poor girl?"
"She is an abandoned child of the family and a victim of the efforts to ease the tension between the old and new aristocrats. She is very pitiful."
"Your love is so broad, and you have to take care of other people's affairs."
Zhou Jinru didn't know why Jingzhe's words became so sharp at this time, and tried to ease the atmosphere: "I just helped her by the way."
"If you cannot convince me, I will not agree to your convening. Even if you can really convene many countries to form an observation mission, I will still reject your proposal."
There is no other way.
Zhou Jinru’s real goal today was Jingzhe, and he wanted to get her to join him no matter what. He tilted his head slightly and said, “Can I invite you to go for a walk with me?”
"good."
There is still a lot of time tonight, and of course Jingzhe will not refuse. She also wants to take the opportunity to find out the secrets of this man, at least the secrets about herself.
Shi Huaiya can handle Elena, so Zhou Jinru is not worried at all.
He and Jingzhe walked out of the Brown Hotel, and the two of them disappeared into the night side by side.
In the nights after the Recovery Day, the West District became quiet, which was in line with the habits of the nobles. The real lively place was in the East District, where there was an open-air concert, and Hongdou Chasing's band was performing there.
The two of them were walking in the quiet street. Zhou Jinru took off his coat and put it on Jingzhe. She was wearing a dress. The thin clothes could not block the blowing night wind.
Jingzhe grabbed her warm coat and whispered, "Do you treat your employees the same way?"
Zhou Jinru nodded: "You said that I am the supervisor of a company. Supervisors need to care about the lives of their employees. I am not a vampire who only shouts 'work' and 'efficiency'."
"No wonder they all love you."
"It was an honor."
Jingzhe thought for a while and then asked: "You said you saw me, under what circumstances?"
"It's quite peaceful. It was the same then as it is now. During a festival, you are not a high-ranking official of the Yan Kingdom, and I am not a supervisor. We get along relatively harmoniously."
Jingzhe shook his head when he heard this, which was really hard to understand.
"Is there anything else?"
"Well, we experienced a life-or-death separation."
This was even more unbelievable. Jingzhe asked: "You mean I died in your dream?"
"Many people have died, and I should also die in my dream."
Zhou Jinru didn't dare to go deep into that memory because he was afraid that he would not be able to control his emotions.
"Are you scared?"
"Everyone is afraid when facing death."
This sentence was impeccable, and Jingzhe couldn't find anything to refute for a while.
Unconsciously, they were led by their legs to an abandoned church. There were no lights or vehicles. The dilapidated church stood there quietly.
"The Church of Silence."
Zhou Jinru looked around and suddenly realized where he was standing. The quiet church in the sitcom was much more spectacular than it was now.
"Let's go, there's nothing to see here."
He pulled Jingzhe to leave, but Jingzhe seemed to have roots in her legs and stood motionless.
Jingzhe's tone was a little uncertain: "Zhou, don't you think this church looks familiar to you?"
"There is a quiet church in the melodrama that looks relatively splendid. What we are seeing now should be its prototype."
"I……"
Jingzhe looked at it for a while, then left.
Zhou Jinru asked: "Are you okay?"
"It's okay. The sun emblem is no longer important in Victoria. They still remember Recovery Day, but they don't know who should be commemorated."
