Do you think that great blessings will come after a catastrophe, that your girlfriend will be gentle and considerate, and that you will reach the pinnacle of life and enjoy a lifetime of happiness?
No, you are in trouble.
Zhou Jinru hasn't figured out how to deal with Chen yet. The relationship between him and Shuangxing is absolutely innocent. There is only a life-saving grace and a meal, and absolutely nothing else.
But these answers did not convince Chen who was standing on the steps. She looked down at the man: "Zhou, what I am dissatisfied with is that you participated in the Jacobin movement. You know that it is very dangerous."
Before Zhou Jinru could speak, Yelena on the side couldn't help but said: "What Zhou is willing to do is his freedom. Even if you are his lover, can you control his life?"
Chen didn't react for a while. When she figured out what happened, she was furious. You said it didn't matter. Why did I just say one thing and this woman said three?
"Can you guys be quiet?!"
Zhou Jinru really couldn't stand the two women chattering in his ears, especially when both parties could stand their ground. This kind of quarrel could last until the end of the world.
"I'm your girlfriend and you don't help me?!"
Chen stared, she stepped forward and grabbed Zhou Jinru's arm, looking at Yelena with an expression like you are an outsider.
Elena was dumbfounded. She had no chance to fight back, so she lowered her head in grievance.
After watching the play, Xingxiong took out a pack of cigarettes from her jacket pocket. Unexpectedly, there was Pocky inside. She took out one and held it in her mouth, jokingly saying: "Zhou, what's your expression like that?" , this is the trouble of happiness."
Still happy, Chen would be dumbfounded when he stabbed him. In reality, Chen would not be able to do this, but here, she is not someone to be trifled with.
It felt so good to be held by Chen. Zhou Jinru was a little reluctant to let go. Finally, he took out his hand and explained: "The situation was very complicated at that time. The faction's operation failed. Someone seemed to have guessed the rescue operation. The people we wanted to rescue were transferred in advance. Out of Vole Prison."
Zhou Jinru was referring to Dr. Wasim, Yelena’s father.
"No, Dr. Wasim has been rescued and regained his position in the faction. He is currently the number three figure in the faction and is at the top of the royal bounty list."
When Zhou Jinru heard what Xing Xiong said, he immediately turned to look at Yelena. This girl had never told him these words.
Yelena turned her head, not daring to meet Zhou Jinru's eyes. Her voice was very low: "He is a stubborn person, and we are no longer a father-daughter relationship."
There is conflict in the family and the daughter runs away from home?
Such a plot immediately came to Zhou Jinru's mind, but the relationship between Yelena and Wasim seemed to be more than just a stubborn father and a daughter who ran away from home.
"If nothing else happens, Miss Yelena is actually Wasim's heir?"
Yelena suddenly raised her head, but Xingxiong just looked at her calmly.
At this time, a poetic voice came from the second floor of the bungalow. The little tiger standing by the balcony guardrail shouted in a Victorian aristocratic accent: "Everyone, are you just going to spend a cold night at the door?"
Chen snorted: "We can go to my rental house, it's just as warm and safe there."
Xingxiong said calmly: "Chen, your rental house has been under surveillance for a long time. Taking Zhou back now is like throwing yourself into a trap."
"I……"
"This is the safest place. You have nowhere to go but here."
The eldest sister from Dongguo did not show any mercy and spoke clearly.
Yelena hesitated and said: "Then can I leave?"
"Please, when you go out of this door, who will fall into the hands of you and what will happen to you is none of my eldest daughter's business. After all, there are many people who want to deal with Wasim now, but the legs are on you. ,you are free."
Then there was no other way. Zhou Jinru did not resist Shi Huaiya's kindness. It was better to stay in a safe place than to run around.
He received the best care. Not only was he given a change of clean clothes, but he was also invited to the living room for a sumptuous dinner.
"Zhou, do you always eat so fast?"
When Zhou Jinru finished destroying the food on his plate, Shi Huaiya moved a little bit. Chen and Xing Xiong were at the same speed, but Yelena was slower. She ate very seriously and carefully, not even a trace of food residue was left.
Zhou Jinru clasped his hands, rubbed them gently, and said with a smile: "In the things I have experienced, the speed of eating affects the subsequent work. Rather than eating, we are more willing to squeeze out this time to use it on work. .”
Yes, the person he was talking about was Kelsey.
"But then you won't be able to enjoy the delicious food."
Shi Huaiya held the knife and fork in her hand, carefully cut off a piece of meat and put it in her mouth, chewing it slowly with an expression of enjoyment on her face.
In Zhou Jinru's eyes, this style of behavior was aristocratic, but it was not in line with the values of an outstanding young man in the new era, and he really couldn't hold food like this while eating.
Yelena lowered her head and didn't look at anyone. She was immersed in her own world.
"A guy who loves to show off."
Chen's voice was not low. Shi Huaiya was like a cat whose tail was stepped on. She almost jumped up from her chair. Her anger was palpable: "Chen! This is standard Victorian aristocratic etiquette. Do you have any dissatisfaction?" !”
"Farewell nobles, there is a war between the nobles and the royal family. I remember that the Shihuaiya family is an important member of this city, right? Whose side are you going to side with?"
For a moment, Shi Huaiya was stunned. She did not expect that Chen would directly tell the fact that everyone remained silent. Her family was undoubtedly a standard royalist faction, but when it came to the Jacobin attack on the royal family, , but always wavering.
Whether it is the Shihuaiya family or many prominent families in Victoria, they are waiting and watching. They will definitely make their own choices before the matter is completely settled.
Although the little tiger is sitting here, it is a pity that she cannot influence the family's decision. She can only make a beautiful vase. The vase cannot decide where to place it.
This was the helplessness of the members of the big family. Zhou Jinru remained silent, thinking everything through, and opened his mouth to ease the atmosphere: "So what's the situation outside now?"
"The Jacobins and the royal family each occupy one side of the city. They use the Sega River as the boundary. East Londinium is the area controlled by the Jacobins. They have a large number of workers, farmers, and small factory owners, as well as some small businesses. Civil servants; Silentinium still loyal to the royal family, they are nobles and social celebrities with high status, many of whom are scholars and thinkers."
Zhou Jinru nodded and asked, "Which side are the city guard troops on?"
"Their own side."
Chen shrugged her shoulders. It was obvious that she had already been in contact with the other party. She said calmly: "They are all on the fence. They will support whoever wins. The duty of the city guard force is to protect Londinium from external invaders." , as for the Victorians' own infighting, they refuse to participate."
Okay, that's very Victorian.
Zhou Jinru swallowed, because the decision of the fence-sitters surprised him, but he also felt that it was expected. The Victorians who are good at hedging their bets will always have a bright future.
But have they ever thought about what they should do if both sides lose and the real winner is an outsider?
"Are there no outsiders near Londinium?"
"No, the number of times this city has been captured can be counted on one hand."
"Great, have they ever heard of the saying 'The strongest fortresses are captured from within'?"
Shi Huaiya couldn't understand what Zhou Jinru meant. She bit into a piece of steak and said nonchalantly: "It's impossible for those barbarians to capture this city. My father and some people with far-reaching influence in the political field are preparing to take over this city." Some of the hopeless prisoners were sent to open up wasteland in the west."
It is best to send it farther. When transportation capacity has not yet reached its peak in two hundred years, it is impossible for people to cross the long wilderness with their legs.
The conversation ended in their mutual exchange. Shihuaiya finished his food, flicked his sleeves, and turned around to leave, leaving the four people present staring at each other.
"Ms. Xingxiong, can you please help me contact someone?"
Xingxiong raised his eyebrows after hearing Zhou Jinru's request: "Male or female?"
Chen, who was sitting next to Zhou Jinru, immediately pricked up his ears and listened carefully, for fear of missing something.
Zhou Jinru didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He was not a scumbag who harmed girls. How could he be so tightly guarded?
"Female," Zhou Jinru calmly moved his eyes away from Chen's face and continued, "Adela, Adela Dawson, if there is any news about her, I want to see her."
In order to dispel Chen's doubts, Zhou Jinru further explained: "She was one of the members who participated in the infiltration into Vole Prison. Only two of us in the entire team survived. We jumped from a high altitude and I landed on Saiga. The river is drifting downstream, as for her, I don’t know.”
At present, the prison is still under the control of the royal family, but the number of citizens surrounding the prison continues to increase. What is even more incredible is that the prison had previously tried to alleviate the conflict with the people, leaving only The next few prisoners held in the tower were released, and the rest were released.
"Where are the infected?"
"No, the special prison where infected people are held has been running, and there is no sign of preparation for release."
Zhou Jinru pinched his chin. All he could think of was the prisoner who asked him to find the painter. Maybe he had been released.
He had no intention of continuing the conversation, so he stood up silently and asked casually: "Is there a guest room?"
"have."
Xing Xiong's words proved that Shi Huaiya had announced that if Zhou Jinru was willing to stay overnight, the guest room in the manor would be open to him.
Since Yelena had not spoken, Zhou Jinru also wanted to consider her thoughts and asked: "Miss Yelena, can you stay here temporarily tonight?"
"ah?"
Yelena, who was thinking about the problem, looked at Zhou Jinru blankly, expressing that she did not understand his question.
Zhou Jinru had no choice but to repeat it again. Yelena's expression was a little strange, and she muttered a few words. She sighed: "We are enjoying a delicious meal in the warm living room, while the poor are still hungry. This is ridiculous."
It turned out that she had been thinking about this. Zhou Jinru thought for two seconds and replied: "What we can do is really limited, and it is the Victoria royal family that should really take on this responsibility, not us."
Shihuaiya has indeed summoned some nobles and rich men who are preparing to provide themselves with the rising prices of vegetables and grains as a strong backing for the foundation when solving problems, but no amount of nobles can be enemies of the powerful lions. In the current situation Until the situation is completely subdued, those poor people can only seek their own blessings.
"Zhou, this is not the life I want."
White Rabbit said something, left in a daze, and followed the waiter to her room.
Chen crossed his arms: "Narrow-sighted idealist."
After such a long time, Chen Li should understand why the crime rate among the poor remains high, so she would say such words as an idealist. After all, she was once a warrior with lofty ideals, but later this ideal was ruthlessly attacked. Broken, she began to doubt everything and whether her life was valuable. It was at that time that she chose to believe in Zhou Jinru.
Xing Xiong looked at Zhou Jinru with a faint smile on his lips: "Zhou, what about you?"
Zhou Jinru said sincerely: "I've just eaten."
Xingxiong: "..."
She suddenly felt the urge to put a plate on this man's face. Everyone else was talking about their own opinions, but your opinion was just "I just had enough". Why don't you let the lady laugh to death when you tell her?
Chen was also confused. He didn't expect this man to say such outrageous things. He was obviously the one who started the conversation.
"rest early."
Zhou Jinru pretended not to see the expressions on the two women's faces that were about to turn black. He turned to Rufeng with thirty-six tactics and quickly ran away with the waiter.
This meal is no less famous than the famous Hongmen Banquet. If you are not careful, Chen's forty-meter-long sword will fall.
Throwing himself into the soft big bed, Zhou Jinru let out a long breath. His severe cold was almost cured. The acceleration given by Ming Yue Xin shortened the course of the illness, and it was resolved in just sixteen hours. question.
"Ming Yue Xin."
"You finally remembered me."
Zhou Jinru: "..."
What's going on with this slightly resentful tone?
He coughed slightly and asked, "Can we directly find the whereabouts of Adela Dawson?"
Ming Yuexin fell silent, like an active volcano with a hot face flowing inside. Her words were swept back like bullets:
"Doctor, even the vehicles in Londinium are still in the steam stage, and the power generation capacity is extremely limited. How can there be such a thing as public surveillance that transcends the times? If you want to find him, just go to the Quiet Church and stay there. That's where she usually hangs out most. If you feel it's not safe enough, you can ask Shi Huaiya to take you there."
Zhou Jinru was speechless for a moment: "I asked a woman to take me to meet another woman?"
