Yinchao City.
Early in the morning, Weidi woke up from his bed. The tempting aroma of food was wafting from the living room.
The crust of the toast was brown and steaming hot. Beside it were two perfectly cooked slices of bacon and a poached egg.
In the glass jar, there was hot, fresh milk, which made people want to eat it at first glance.
"Master, today's newspaper!"
Weidi sat at his seat. The maid took the initiative to wrap a napkin around him.
At the table next to him, his butler put down the iron and brought over the ironed newspaper.
In this era, civilian technology and military technology, or even royal technology, were two completely different concepts. Although the latter two had reached the stage of transistors and display screens, in the civilian world, the printing ink of the printing press was generally not up to standard. It had a rough taste, especially when it was freshly printed. A layer of ink would appear on the paper the moment it was touched.
Due to the cost, ordinary newspapers could not afford to use such high-end technology.
Therefore, in the households of the upper class, there would be someone in charge of ironing the newspaper that was delivered every morning. Under normal circumstances, this was the job of the butler.
"Mm!"
Weidi took the warm newspaper. After ironing, the ink on it had completely dried. It gave off a fragrant scent, and did not stain his hands at all.
"Scientific Mystery Magazine has closed down?"
He drank the milk and ate the bacon with the bread. When he looked at the newspaper again, he was a little surprised. However, he felt that it was reasonable.
"There have been so many supernatural incidents in the kingdom, and they can't even give an explanation. The angry readers have long since demanded an explanation …"
Weidi flipped to the second page of the newspaper. An eye-catching headline suddenly appeared in front of him — "Exploration of the Great Siberian Forest, Traces of Mysterious Werewolves Discovered!"
"Alright! Another werewolf has been discovered. What's going on with this world? "
Weidi rolled his eyes and grumbled.
Throughout his life, there had been nothing out of the ordinary from primary school to junior high school. Ever since that graduation trip, he had broken through his parents' obstruction and stubbornly chose the path he wanted. He had gone quite well, and was now a somewhat famous businessman in Yinchao City.
Although he had not changed much, this world had become more and more unfamiliar to him.
"Paranormal Studies class enrolling students?"
"A lecture by a master of mysticism!"
"A lecture by the Great Adventurer Henry?"
…
There were many advertisements and recruitment notices on the side page of the newspaper. Weidi took a glance and shook his head. "Ever since the appearance of the werewolves, the number of scammers in the kingdom has increased. If you really want to see superpowers, you might as well go to the Church of Salvation. At least the divine arts are real!"
Thinking of the Church of Salvation and Pope Steven, Weidi could not help but smile.
To be able to make such a friend was simply the greatest achievement of his life.
He even suspected that without the influence of this halo, his career in Yinchao City would not be so smooth.
"My butler, is there anything on the agenda that I have missed today?"
After eating and drinking to his heart's content, Weidi wiped his mouth with a clean white napkin and chewed on a mint candy.
"According to yesterday's schedule, Master, you should arrive at the company at nine in the morning. The driver is already waiting outside … Also, Madam came looking for you and left a message for you!"
"Oh? What is it? "
A helpless expression appeared on Weidi's face. "If you want me to sign up for some strange cram school or meet some important person in university recruitment, then you don't have to tell me."
"Actually, it's neither!"
The butler's expression was a little strange. "Madam wants me to tell you that she has already prepared a marriage for you. She hopes that you can meet your fiancée tonight!"
"Wait a minute!"
Weidi's eyes immediately widened. "Arranged marriage? Fiancée? Heavens … What era do those old fogeys think it is now? Shouldn't this kind of marriage decided by parents be swept into the rubbish heap of history? "
"In fact, Master and Madam don't think so!"
His butler said in a tone full of regret. "As your personal butler, I also suggest that you meet Miss Lilith. She is from a prestigious family in the kingdom!"
"Alright, alright …"
Weidi sighed. "I can't believe that even after moving out, I still can't escape from the clutches of my family … But in order to prevent them from coming here and roaring … tell her that I will go!"
Ring ring ring!
At this moment, on the small round table in the living room, a golden telephone with a ringing bell suddenly rang.
"Master, someone is looking for you. The other party claims to be your old classmate!"
After the butler took it, he immediately passed the phone to Weidi.
"I have a lot of classmates. Since my business was established, I can see a few acquaintances when I go out …"
Weidi muttered discontentedly and took the phone. Immediately, he heard a voice that made him very surprised. "Hi! Weidi, this is Steven. Do you have time to get together? Call the others! "
"Yes, of course!"
Weidi almost immediately jumped up. "Where are you? Should I go over right now? "
"No hurry. I will take the airship and arrive at Yinchao City this evening. I have a free night."
Wu Ming who was on the other side said.
"I got it. I will personally pick you up!"
Weidi took a deep breath. After putting down the phone, he immediately said loudly, "Butler, go to the best hotel in the city immediately and book a good private room and a banquet."
"Also, about the wedding meeting, reschedule!"
Weidi made his decision without hesitation. The butler raised his eyebrows in surprise. He rarely saw his master beaming with joy.
"I will start preparing now and make a few more phone calls. Neville and Philip will definitely be called, and Alice … sigh … I heard that she has been having a hard time recently …"
…
At the same time, in a research institute in Yinchao City.
"Alice, what's wrong with you? Why did you make a mistake in even the simplest parameter records?! "
Alice was wearing the worker's uniform that she had to wear in the workshop. Her body was also stained with a lot of engine oil. She apologized profusely. "I'm sorry, director. I will pay attention next time!"
"You want there to be a next time?"
The master's chubby face was full of anger. "Alice, do you know what the environment is now? The situation of the research institutes is not good. Our institute is also preparing to lay off staff … "
Alice's face suddenly turned pale.
This was also the truth. The emergence of supernatural abilities had the greatest impact on these basic scientific research institutes. Unless it happened to be the area of research on supernatural abilities, it would generally be questioned.
"Nowadays, it is getting harder and harder to survive in society. Even the elites from universities are interested in our small research institute. I have received ten resumes this week …"
Hearing the director's scolding, Alice lowered her head even more.
It was her life's regret that she did not go to university. Although she studied harder these years, she worked hard every day and had to attend various training classes at night. The price she paid was often not worth it. She could not do well on both sides.
In fact, there was an easier way.
That was to give up her dream and honestly get married and have children.
Her mother had already found a few candidates for her, and they all looked pretty good.
But for some reason, Alice was not willing.
"How can my youth be wasted on these things …"
Alice secretly gritted her teeth, but on the surface, she still had to keep apologizing.
After being scolded by the director and having to undertake more punitive work, and having a day's salary deducted, Alice finally walked out of the research institute. She felt as if she had just come back from a battlefield covered in cuts and bruises.
Alright, alright!
At this moment, the sound of an airbag horn suddenly sounded on the side of the road.
"Hey, beautiful, do you want a ride?"
A guy dressed casually, looking like a rich second generation, opened the door of the steam car and bowed slightly. "I also include a free dinner here!"
"Weidi, you bastard!"
Looking at this old classmate, Alice finally showed a relaxed smile.
The other party could be said to be in the same boat as her in the first half of her life. They were both not good at studying, and no matter how hard they worked, they could not catch up to those top students and prodigies.
However, Weidi was very lucky. His family conditions were far better than hers, and he had more courage. He resolutely began his own path.
"Aren't you going to the company today?"
Alice asked, feeling a little strange.
"Let's talk in the car first!"
Weidi invited Alice into the car without any explanation, and then immediately confessed, "A few of my old classmates are going to have a gathering. I even called Inspector Philip and Neville …"
"Philip also successfully graduated and was assigned to be a police inspector here!"
Alice sighed faintly, and suddenly reacted. "Wait … why are you suddenly having a gathering?"
"Naturally, this is because he is here!"
Weidi sighed. "Alice, I know that you are very strong and do not want to accept our help, but you have to know that in this competitive society, you need to use all your resources as chips on the gambling table. Otherwise, how can you win against those who are better off than you and work harder than you?"
"I know, I know all of this …" Alice murmured.
Alice murmured. She had mixed feelings about this.
And all of this suddenly intensified when she got off the car and arrived at the private room of the biggest hotel in the city center.
"I don't fit in here, let's go!"
She looked at the resplendent decor and the extremely plain work clothes she was wearing, and suddenly felt a sense of inferiority.
"Since you are here, why leave? I should at least meet an old friend! "
Weidi's eyes were sharp. He saw a figure and immediately shouted, "Neville, here! Here! "
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