The call started without any sound. It lasted for more than ten seconds before a deep male voice appeared: "Can I still trust you?"
Zhou Jinru said calmly: "Think about it again."
"There are some things I still can't figure out, but my old friend wants to believe you."
"Um."
"I'll call you again later today."
The male voice on the other end of the call paused for a few seconds: "You can refuse."
Then he hung up.
This endless call made Zhou Jinru think deeply about who was so hesitant and had to choose himself.
"Old friend is willing to trust me, but you can't. Who are you?"
Guigui hid outside the door and secretly observed inside. Seeing that Zhou Jinru had finished the call, he crept over.
"Doctor, what do you think?"
"I'm feeling better, thank you."
Turtle's little face burst into a bright smile: "That would be great."
Sure enough, the little girl can heal the soul, Zhou Jinru quietly gave a thumbs up.
When he and Turtle walked out of the room, it was already noon. They went to the cafeteria to eat, and the operators had been notified that they were about to leave Victoria.
"Doctor, are we leaving soon?"
What Zhou Jinru didn't expect was that the first person who came to him turned out to be Lapland. In the past few days, Lapland had been hanging out with people from Penguin Logistics and rarely stayed in the hotel, so Zhou Jinru didn't pay much attention to it. to her.
Her question was confirmed, the Rhode Island operator was indeed leaving.
Zhou Jinru didn't see Texas and Lapland in the sitcom, and even the capable angels didn't know where they were. He could only say that the city simulated in the dream was so large that only a few people could enter. Main plot.
Chen came over with a dinner plate, sat opposite Zhou Jinru, watched Lapland leave, and said seriously: "If the doctor has carefully studied the style of Penguin Logistics, he should know what kind of role they play in the sitcom."
"What?"
"Street gangs, operating in a gray area."
Zhou Jinru said thoughtfully: "Then I should go find Xing Xiong to understand the situation."
"What are you talking about?"
Xingxiong came over with a bowl of Dongguo specialty noodles, sat next to Chen, and placed a can of drink in Chen's hand.
Zhou Jinru took a look at the drink note. It was a low-alcohol drink, similar to beer, and one of Victoria's specialty drinks.
"I remember you don't like drinking?"
Chen casually opened the can pull tab: "I just don't like high-strength alcohol. Getting drunk will delay things and affect my judgment, but Ah Xing can do it. If the doctor is interested, he can compete with her."
Zhou Jinru looked away. He couldn't drink, so he wouldn't participate in this kind of thing. The so-called showdown was that Xingxiong drank on the table while he slept under the table.
Chen took a sip of the drink, fiddled with the food gently with chopsticks, and said casually: "The doctor is asking about Penguin Logistics. Ah Xing, do you have any information there?"
Star Bear was eating, and after swallowing the food in his mouth, he recalled: "It's nothing big. The members of Penguin Logistics have limited participation in the sitcom. Only Croissant appeared a few times, and everyone else was basically doing it." It’s their own business, and they don’t seem to be interested in this public performance.”
This is a bit inconsistent with the behavior of the brilliant Penguin Logistics. When did they become so low-key?
Chen ate a little and didn't speak much during the whole meal. It wasn't until Zhou Jinru drank a bowl of soup after eating that she spoke: "Doctor, do you have time in the afternoon to accompany me..."
"Doctor, it turns out you are here. I finally found you."
Shi Huaiya's voice came from the door of the cafeteria. The decibel level was so high that it covered up half of what Chen said, making it impossible for her to continue talking.
Zhou Jinru asked doubtfully: "Ah Chen?"
"No, it's nothing, doctor, I'm full."
She stood up holding the dinner plate, her shoulders still strong, but her back looked slightly bleak.
Zhou Jinru narrowed his eyes. It was obvious that Chen wanted to say something to him. He managed to muster up the courage, but was finally interrupted by Shi Huaiya. He was discouraged. It was not so easy to regain his courage again.
Xingxiong quickly put down his chopsticks and chased Chen away. Shi Huaiya was already approaching. The little tiger was sweating profusely. He took Zhou Jinru's hand and said quickly: "Doctor, come with me quickly. If you are later, it will be too late!"
Zhou Jinru was stunned: "Now? In such a hurry, where are we going?"
"Come with me first. If you have anything to say, tell me upstairs."
As a last resort, he had no choice but to follow Shi Huaiya first. The two of them walked through the hotel lobby and went straight to the extended commercial vehicle parked on the roadside.
As the door closed and the vehicle slowly drove onto the road, Zhou Jinru repeated the question just now. Shihuaiya drank half a bottle of water and explained: "I also just got the news that the venue of the party has been temporarily changed. It is not the previous one." It’s a small military base.”
"Where?"
Shi Huaiya pointed to the top of her head: "There."
Zhou Jinru was surprised: "Ah?!"
There is no doubt that the place Shihuaiya is referring to is Little Londinium, the floating city that he knew before but did not take it to heart.
"No way. Do we really want to take the aircraft and go to the party above?"
Shi Huaiya said nervously: "This is my first time too."
What kind of party would be able to achieve this level of performance?
Zhou Jinru shook his head: "I need a formal suit."
"I have prepared ten sets in total. Doctors can choose freely."
Obviously, the little tiger came prepared.
He turned around and looked behind him. There was a row of men's formal clothes hanging in the closet behind him. Not to mention the style and appearance, the cost alone was enough to make people tear up the bill.
When attending a party of this size, no matter how expensive it is, the formal attire worn is disposable and is thrown away as soon as you take it off. There is no concept of reuse.
"Thank you, Shi Huaiya."
Shi Huaiya blushed: "Can't you call me Beatrix?"
Zhou Jinru said unexpectedly: "I thought you didn't care about this."
"I care a lot, I really care, I care a lot!"
Shi Huaiya put a hand on her chest and assumed the posture of a young lady: "How could I not care? She's not the street dragon. She's so slow..."
"Beatrix, can you tell me the general process of starting the party?"
After being interrupted by Zhou Jinru, Shi Huaiya's face turned redder and her voice softened: "Oh, okay..."
…
…
Going to the floating city is not an easy task. First, they have to go to the temporary airport arranged by the Victoria government and take the aircraft with a special invitation. During this process, they have to go through several security checks. They are not allowed to carry any weapons, not even a screwdriver. Can't.
To Zhou Jinru's surprise, his revolver was not found and passed through the metal detector smoothly.
Since the guests attending the party all had very high status, no manual search took place. In other words, Zhou Jinru boarded the aircraft with a revolver.
Shi Huaiya looked at Zhou Jinru in formal attire, even taking care of his hair, and couldn't help but be fascinated.
The styles of those ten formal suits were very different, including the deep and low-key Victorian gentleman's dress, the romantic and classical Letania dress, the mysterious and graceful Yanguo dress, and the heroic Casimir knight dress, but Zhou Jinru chose the A retro-style formal suit from two centuries ago.
Shi Huaiya subconsciously said: "A Guang has a special liking for ancient style clothes?"
Zhou Jinru smiled and said: "I don't think I'd be suitable to wear formal clothes with any country's characteristics. Why don't I just stick to this retro style? If you insist on giving me a reason, just think of me as an antique."
The aircraft was very stable under their feet and could not feel any bumps. Zhou Jinru knew that they would soon arrive at the floating city. In Little Londinium, many unimaginable things might happen.
"Beatrix, do you still like your life now?"
Shi Huaiya wore a fiery red evening gown, which was both feminine and restrained from the Yan Kingdom and noble and gorgeous from Victoria. Her long dark golden hair was combed into big waves and draped over her shoulders. There were all kinds of amorous feelings between her frown and smile. Zhou Jinru was quite intoxicated.
"What aspect is Aguang referring to?"
Zhou Jinru sat upright, put his hands on his legs, and looked forward. His movements made Shi Huaiya feel serious and rigid.
"Life in Rhode Island is busier than that at the Guards Bureau. I'm considering giving you a salary increase."
Shi Huaiya glanced at Zhou Jinru, and the charm in it was like a bullet hitting his heart.
"Aguang, you want to say that the past has been overturned, so now is a new beginning?"
Zhou Jinru lamented that he was not firm enough in his heart, and nodded: "Yes, isn't there a new chapter?"
"of course not."
Shi Huaiya stepped on the catwalk, her high heels with exposed toes lightly touching the edge of Zhou Jinru's leather shoes. She raised her face and showed her cute little tiger teeth: "You owe me, you have to pay me back for a long time."
"Is this okay?"
Not to be outdone, Zhou Jinru stretched out his hand and placed it on Shi Huaiya's thin waist. Since he was sitting, he could bury his face in the ravine just by leaning forward. It was precisely because of this that Shi Huaiya jumped up. , her face turned red, she wanted to retreat, but she didn't want to be at a disadvantage.
Just when the little tiger was in a dilemma, Zhou Jinru stood up and pressed forward. He held the girl's soft waist and forced her to lean back.
"Ah, Ah Guang..."
Shi Huaiya hesitated.
Zhou Jinru took advantage of the situation and helped her return to her normal standing position, so that the charming atmosphere could relax a little. He couldn't help but smile and said, "Beatrix, you don't have to do this. I understand what you mean."
"But I also want to respond, Miss Vina, Miss Angelina, and others, I..."
"Yes, I know, I know everything."
Zhou Jinru felt that he had taken another big step towards being a scumbag, and he continued on without looking back.
If that were the case, it wouldn't be enough to worry him. He was afraid that his bottom line would drop again and again, and he would eventually turn into the scumbag doctor the operator called him.
At least not yet.
At this time, a notification sound came from the overhead speakers, and they were about to land in the floating city.
Shi Huaiya tried hard to calm down, but her red and moist face could not recover for a while. The little tiger, realizing that he was about to be embarrassed, pouted: "Aguang, don't forget your current identity."
"I remember."
Zhou Jinru nodded, but he felt that his identity had been riddled with holes for a long time, and it had not worked from the beginning.
As for why he can be active in Londinium for so long, it all depends on what the nobles who control the city think, just like Victoria expelled the infected into the infected community, while at the same time, during the Recovery Day celebration time, Infected people have a green light.
The young and handsome man stepped off the aircraft step by step with the beautiful Miss Felin on his arm, and the nobles who came to greet him gave him warm applause.
Zhou Jinru could sense that Shi Huaiya was very nervous now, because she had not mentioned such a battle before, which meant that she had not expected such a situation.
The Mayor of Londinium, who was also dressed up, walked up to him and said with a smile: "You are the coolest man I have ever seen, and only you can set off the beauty of this Victorian pearl."
Why is it always you?
Zhou Jinru also smiled and said: "I'm starting to look forward to today's party. I will have many enemies tonight."
Shi Huaiya smiled brightly: "Frank, this is my male companion, you can't take him away."
Mayor Wade invited them to the venue: "Of course not, he is your prince, hold him tightly and let him be overwhelmed by your beauty."
Zhou Jinru and Shi Huaiya walked on the red carpet and walked into the venue. A waiter carrying a tray brought two glasses of champagne, and the two of them clinked their glasses gently.
Shi Huaiya's crystal soft lips passed over the wine glass like a dragonfly. She noticed that the man next to her was looking at her with a smile, and whispered: "What are you looking at?"
"I was wondering what your lipstick smells like."
"Hey, bad guy."
Shi Huaiya rolled her eyes at him and said, "If you are interested, just give it a try."
Zhou Jinru leaned closer and asked, "How much does your lipstick cost?"
"You ask that?"
The man said seriously: "One bite is about half a stick. I'll pay you how much half a stick costs."
One bite, half a stick?
The little tiger tilted her head and couldn't figure out what this man meant for a while. When she figured it out, she couldn't help but rolled her eyes again: "You're teasing me again!"
"Otherwise, will you really let me taste it?"
He stared at the tender lips, which made Feilin's heart beat fast in her chest.
"Okay, as long as you are brave enough."
The two people walked into the venue, which was brightly lit. When they arrived, many guests were already gathered together and talking.
An Aslan with short blond hair came over. He opened his arms and shouted enthusiastically: "Old friend, I thought you were stuck in traffic on the road."
As a last resort, Zhou Jinru had no choice but to let go of Shi Huaiya and face Prince Aslan. The two hugged each other tightly, which attracted many guests to look at him.
Zhou Jinru said tactfully: "I just learned two hours ago that I need to be empty-handed to attend the party."
Edward blinked: "You know, the efficiency of our civil service system is limited. They can hold meetings for three days to discuss the length of a zebra crossing and never tire of it."
