Ouyang Jie had been by Zhong Luoyue's side for quite some time.
A few years ago, he had finished his apprenticeship under Tu Shenyi. He had left the mountain at a young age, and his skills had come from his courage. Naturally, he had made a name for himself in the underworld, and his reputation had grown day by day. However, when he first saw Zhong Luoyue, he knew that he would fall in love with her in the future.
If this encounter was compared to a gambling game, Ouyang Jie knew that Zhong Luoyue had a sure-win card in her hand from the very beginning.
However, just like a gambling game, when the last card had not been revealed, no one knew what the final result would be.
Therefore, he followed the principles of a gambler, placing bets along the way, following along, carefully and boldly, revealing the card in her hand step by step.
Zhong Luoyue was naturally interested in capable people, and at the same time, she was also a feminist advocate. She would not belittle men, but she recognized outstanding women more, so there were very few men who could stay by her side to work for her.
He knew that her standards for men were very high, so high that she almost used the second young master of the Zhong Family as a standard.
In fact, Ouyang Jie knew that he was not as good as Zhong Luochen. Other than gambling skills, Ouyang Jie was not confident that he could surpass the second young master of the Zhong Family in any other aspect.
He was an almost perfect man. Even though Ouyang Jie only had the opportunity to meet Zhong Luochen during the Zhong Family's annual family meeting last year during the New Year.
At that time, Ouyang Jie had just won the competition for the Four Seasons Group in Las Vegas, and he was in high spirits and at the peak of his popularity.
However, it was also when his personal aura and confidence were at its peak that Ouyang Jie's pride was gradually crushed by Zhong Luochen, who he had met for the first time.
Although he did not degenerate to the point of being depressed, from that time onwards, he began to agree with a saying: Some people were born to be kings.
Zhong Luochen was one of the few men that Zhong Luoyue would often talk about. At the same time, he was also someone that she, intentionally or unintentionally, wanted to surpass. In this regard, Ouyang Jie was convinced.
However, it was precisely because of this that Ouyang Jie was very puzzled by Zhong Luoyue's comparison of a stranger whom she had just met for the first time and had barely spoken more than five sentences to.
Looking at Luoqiu, who is walking leisurely with Gan Hong like a tourist, Ouyang Jie doesn't find it unbelievable — if it were any other man who caught Zhong Luoyue's interest, he would beat them up even if he didn't beat them up to prove that he was outstanding … so outstanding that he could stay by her side forever.
But what made Ouyang Jie feel like he had seen a ghost was that he didn't have such thoughts at all.
Towards this person, he couldn't produce the slightest competitive feeling. He couldn't say that he liked him, but he didn't subconsciously dislike him. Even if he did, he knew that it was only because he forced it out.
In fact … Ouyang Jie even hoped to speak a few more words with him.
The man that Song Ying brought … is a bit strange.
"How does he know about this place?" Thinking about it, Ouyang Jie suddenly stopped.
Hearing Ouyang Jie's surprise, Zhong Luoyue looked at Ouyang Jie strangely. Ouyang Jie suddenly frowned and said, "There are a lot of grape trees planted here. When my master planted them, he planted them according to the position of the 64 hangings in Zhou Yi. The complexity is like a maze. Even the old people in the manor often get lost in the core position here. Even for me, it took me an entire month to memorize the way here … Is this really his first time here? "
Zhong Luoyue listened and suddenly looked around. She suddenly found that she couldn't remember the way here … It seemed that everywhere looked the same, making it difficult to distinguish.
"You mean to say, he also knows that your master is here?" Zhong Luoyue said with a straight face.
Ouyang Jie nodded. Then, he suddenly shook his head and said, "Actually, my master doesn't come out that many times a day. Most of the time, he would rather stay inside the house. However, he insists on going to the fields almost every day. However, he doesn't spend too much time in the fields, usually around one or two hours. Sometimes, however, if it's cloudy, he will stay for a while. He said that he is afraid of the heat and that his body can't take it. "
Today was a cloudy day.
Zhong Luoyue raised her head to look at the sky.
Ouyang Jie then continued, "This is not a secret. The old people in the manor know about this. If you ask carefully, you will know … but today's guests should be here for the first time. Don't talk about it first. Otherwise, we will lose them. "
After saying that, Ouyang Jie gestured to Zhong Luoyue and the two of them quickly followed.
Different from the general scientific management method, the vines here were in a neat straight line. The vines here were unusually tall and densely grown, like a short wall. Moreover, they were in a curved shape, like a maze.
Gan Hong had gradually discovered that there was something wrong with this place. She was about to persuade this Master Qiu to go back when Luoqiu suddenly stopped.
In front of them … there was a wide open space in front of them.
Around them was an open space that looked like a circle. It was not big, about 100 square meters or so. There was no pavilion here, but there was a grape trellis. Under the grape trellis, there were some cushions for people to sit on.
There was a well next to it. There was no water pump equipment. It used the most primitive method of drawing water from a wooden bucket. A small wooden bucket was erected at the entrance of the well.
"So there is such a place." Gan Hong felt a little surprised.
Although the grape trellis in the field was not exquisite and beautiful, but along the way, other than the heavy grapes, there were trees. At a glance, it was naturally a different feeling.
Luoqiu just smiled and walked into the grape trellis.
At this time, in front of them, there were already people under the grape trellis.
One of them was a man wearing a white half-mask. His hair was grey and he wore a shirt vest. His body was thin, but he gave off a tall and straight feeling. Gan Hong, who had seen Song Ying's information, recognized him at first glance. This person was probably the legendary gambling legend, the God of Gamblers Tu Shenyi.
As for the other person, she was a woman. She looked like she was in her thirties, but she also looked like she was in her forties. She was not an Asian, but it was hard to tell what nationality she was. This woman had long blonde hair. Perhaps it was because of the sunlight, but it also appeared white. She wore a purple dress. She did not seem to be afraid of the heat. Her appearance was noble.
The two of them sat opposite each other. They were concentrating on the chess game on the table. The two of them were playing chess.
Luoqiu quietly walked to the grape trellis. Then, he took off his shoes and went to the wooden floor under the grape trellis. He came to the side of Tu Shenyi and the woman playing chess. He watched the game without saying anything.
The two of them who were playing chess did not seem to care. Tu Shenyi just looked at the black and white chessboard. The luxurious woman was holding a flag. She did not play for a long time. She seemed to be deep in thought.
She was holding a chariot.
Seeing this, Gan Hong also quickly took off her shoes in front of the grape trellis. Then, she quietly came to Luoqiu's side. However, she did not understand why the two of them who were playing chess did not take off their shoes. This Master Qiu took off his own shoes first.
At this time.
Zhong Luoyue and Ouyang Jie also came to the open space and saw this scene.
Ouyang Jie whispered in front of Zhong Luoyue, "That is my master. He is playing chess with someone. My master doesn't like noise when he is playing chess. So, it's better not to speak later. Wait for them to finish playing. "
Zhong Luoyue nodded, "Who is the woman next to him?"
Ouyang Jie said, "She is my master's close friend, Lady Eve. She is British … a very mysterious woman. I heard that she inherited a large amount of inheritance. Every year, she comes here twice. She stays here for a while and then leaves. But she rarely comes in contact with others. I didn't talk much with her before. I can only be regarded as an acquaintance. But we are not familiar with each other. I don't know much about her. "
Ouyang Jie said with a smile, "This person is very polite. She knows not to disturb. She took off her shoes and walked silently."
"Is that so?" Zhong Luoyue said indifferently.
Ouyang Jie was stunned, "Is it not so?"
Zhong Luoyue looked at Gan Hong and said slowly, "If the master doesn't take off his shoes first, how can the follower take it off first … Look at Gan Hong's heels."
"Abrasions." Ouyang Jie's eyes were very sharp. He immediately saw the abrasions under the pair of long legs.
It was just that as a trained bodyguard, it was normal for her to get injured during training. Such a small scratch wouldn't affect Gan Hong at all … She probably didn't feel anything at all. At most, she would feel a little uncomfortable.
"You are quite protective of the fairer sex." Ouyang Jie smiled. "It seems you are also a person who cherishes the fairer sex. I like that. Do you want me to take off your shoes? "
Zhong Luoyue cast a cold glance at Ouyang Jie. As for Ouyang Jie, who was already used to it, he simply shrugged his shoulders. He regarded this coldness as a sign of amorous feelings and was overjoyed.
Zhong Luoyue also took off her shoes in front of the grape rack. Then, she placed them to the side before walking over.
She walked to the opposite side where Luoqiu and Gan Hong stood, watching the game silently.
But the game didn't last long. In the end, Madam Eve put the chariot in her hand out of the chessboard. She exhaled slowly, folded her hands on her lap, and said with a smile, "I lost."
Tu Shenyi just nodded.
Ms. Eve stood up at this time. She looked around at the two pairs of young men and women on the left and right, but did not speak. She just picked up the handbag next to her and opened it. Suddenly, she took out a small and flat box from it.
After opening it, there was a handkerchief folded into a square. Madam Eve took out the handkerchief and suddenly squatted down.
Her action was surprising because Ms. Eve took the handkerchief to wipe the abrasions on Gan Hong's heels.
Gan Hong was shocked and panicked all of a sudden … Not because she was afraid of the other party, but because she was a little stunned by her kindness. She subconsciously stepped back, "No, no, I can do it myself."
Madam Eve, however, held Gan Hong's ankle, raised her head, smiled, and shook her head.
Gan Hong subconsciously looked at Luoqiu, only to see that Luoqiu also shook his head slightly. Gan Hong could only awkwardly let Madam Eve carefully wipe the wound for her.
The handkerchief was a little moist, and it felt cool when applied on the wounds. There was also a light scent of laurel.
Soon after, Ms. Eve stood up, folded the handkerchief in her hand, and then put it back in the box. Then, she said to Gan Hong, "Thank you."
"No, no, I should thank you." Gan Hong was completely defeated by the other party's almost perfect manners. At the same time, she couldn't help but feel … this lady was really a strange person.
"It's almost time, I'll go back first." Ms. Eve glanced at Tu Shenyi, "97, I'll return it to you later."
Tu Shenyi made a gesture of invitation. Only then did Ms. Eve look at Luoqiu, smiled slowly, and said something shocking, "I like you."
Although this woman looked old, she was so noble. Her purple dress wrapped her body like a completely ripe grape, as if it could drip water.
But even so, her words still surprised Ouyang Jie and Zhong Luoyue … This Ms. Eve was very open-minded.
She walked to Luoqiu's side, her eyes blurred, and said softly, "You will be a perfect lover, no woman can escape from you, but unfortunately …"
Her voice was so low that only she could hear it. "… You don't have a heart."
Luoqiu was stunned, and then smiled, "Thank you for reminding me."
"I live in the room at the top of the tower."
Madam Eve's eyes moved like a gentle breeze, leaving behind a meaningful smile. Then, she slowly disappeared into the lush grape trees in front of everyone's eyes.
…
Tu Shenyi didn't speak, but began to tidy up the chessboard and chess pieces on the table.
He gathered the black and white chess pieces one by one, arranged them neatly, and finally closed the box.
Ouyang Jie saw the subtle atmosphere, so he took the initiative to ask, "Master, the '97' that Ms. Eve said just now, is it your bottle of 'Daylily 97'? Why did she say she would return it to you? "
Tu Shenyi was silent for a moment before he slowly opened his mouth. Surprisingly, his voice didn't sound old at all. Instead, it was very bright. "I gave it to her for twenty years, but she didn't even take a sip. It was a waste, so I had no choice but to take it back. If she doesn't drink it, it will change its taste. "
Ouyang Jie was stunned, and saw that Zhong Luoyue's pair of eyes had been sizing up Tu Shenyi, so he leaned to the side and whispered, "Don't mind him, my master is a bit strange, but he's actually a very good person."
Zhong Luoyue nodded, and suddenly said softly, "It's said that in the 'Daylily' series brewed by Mr. Tu, there's a bottle called '97', which reminds me of a sentence in 'There's No Tree in the World', 'We'll be friends for a hundred years, whoever dies at 97 will wait three years on the Bridge of Helplessness'. With such a meaning, Mr. Tu seems to be a very affectionate person."
"Mm." Tu Shenyi smiled, "Is there such a thing? You have a rich imagination. "
Zhong Luoyue opened her mouth slightly.
Tu Shenyi said indifferently, "The reason why I named it '97' is because twenty years ago happened to be '97.' I didn't think of any other good name, so I just used this."
Pfft.
That was Gan Hong's very soft, very soft, and she couldn't help but laugh.
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PS1: Thank you to the book friend 'Under the Parasol Tree' for bowing to the capitalist boss.
PS2: I feel like I'm going to die, report on the lack of updates. Yu Yan _ Moe Lord (1/2), Universe's Moe Lord (0/2), Under the Parasol Tree Moe Lord (0/2).
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