The water in the pool rippled slightly. Selina's blonde hair slowly spread out, like a golden flower blooming in the water.
There was a splash.
She got up from the water and shook off the water droplets on her body. Her full breasts bounced seductively as she shook.
She held onto the metal railing and walked to the shore.
"Selina! Do you see my Asperger? "Braun shouted from afar.
"No, didn't you put it in your bedroom? It's your own bedroom, "Selina replied as she wiped the water off her face.
"I didn't find it." Braun patted his friend's shoulder and walked over.
He squatted beside the pool and whispered to Selina.
Not far away, their father's relatives and children were playing cards together.
On the other side, a few handsome young men that he didn't know were joking.
Lu Sheng even searched Jack's memory for a long time but couldn't find any impression. Clearly, Jack didn't know who these people were.
It was like this every time.
It was like this every year.
Lu Sheng picked up a glass of cocktail on the table beside him and took a sip slowly. Actually, the alcohol content of these cocktails was very low. With the addition of fruit juice and other miscellaneous stuff, it tasted no different from fruit juice with the taste of alcohol in it.
Lu Sheng didn't like to drink, so the drinks he drank were usually light.
This was the scene of his mother's gathering every year. Jack was different from them. He couldn't fit in at all. Braun, Selina, and the others didn't want him to either.
They were like two separate rivers that had nothing to do with each other.
Lu Sheng sat quietly under the sun umbrella by the pool. He lay on his back, drinking wine as he lazily sunbathed his legs in the sun.
"Time to eat!" It wasn't until noon when the maid came to call everyone for lunch that he slowly got up from the lounge chair. He put on his jacket and walked into the villa with his slippers.
The villa's living room was very spacious. In the middle were two large square tables that were put together to form a long table that could seat more than ten people.
The servants quickly spread a white cloth and set up the cutlery. Then, cold dishes were served.
Callie sat in the main seat, looking down at her son, daughter, nieces and nephews with love.
"We're all from the same great clan, and the reason I've invited you here every year is because I hope that in the future, you'll be able to support each other when you run into difficulties, and not slander each other. I hope that the two of you can cherish this connection, this bond. "
"Mom, hurry up and eat. We still have to go to the nearby winery later. The grape trellises there are all ripened. We can go and have some fun there." Braun raised his eyebrows and smiled. Among the people present, he was still considered young. He was only in his twenties and was at the age where he loved to play.
"My classmate said that he was going to buy some books on St. Francis Street in the afternoon … I made an appointment with him. I guess I won't be able to accompany you in the afternoon, "a blonde handsome young man said regretfully.
"That's the rest of us?" Selina asked.
"Yes, that's all."
The group of people chatted among themselves. Kelly shook her head helplessly. She had always spoiled these children.
She glanced at Lu Sheng. This son of her ex-husband was still sitting there quietly, eating his meal without making a sound. It was as if he did not hear what the other children said.
'Still can't blend in?'
Kelly sighed in her heart.
"Selina, are you free this afternoon?" She asked directly.
"Err … I'm going with my best friend …" "Bring Jack," Kelly interrupted her.
Selina had a reluctant look on her face, but she knew her mother very well. Once she suddenly interrupted someone, she would definitely not change her mind. She could only resist completely and be taught a lesson in the end, or she could agree without any room for negotiation.
She looked at Jack helplessly. She was a little annoyed. No one would be happy at a time like this. She had arranged everything, but a stranger suddenly appeared out of nowhere and asked her to take the initiative to play with him.
"Okay …" She nodded and agreed. Because resistance was futile.
Lu Sheng glanced at Selina. Actually, he did not want to hang out with his siblings, but Kelly's attitude was unquestionable, so he did not care. Anyway, the clue was in Berlin. It was not a bad idea to walk around and familiarize himself with the environment.
While eating, Kelly asked about the recent situation of her children and nephews.
Selina had just entered an oil exploration company. She was considered to be a supervisor, but in fact, it was because of her family background that she got this position. Every day, she only needed to walk around and pretend to read some documents. The rest of the time, she would play.
Selina was already 27 years old this year, and her family was constantly introducing her to all kinds of young talents. If she didn't settle down soon, she would probably be forced to get engaged to someone.
Now, she had some freedom to choose, and it was all because of her mother. If she still did not decide, she would have a hard time in the future. It was inevitable that she would become a sacrifice for the old guys in her family.
The group of people at the table started discussing about Selina.
Lu Sheng was also bored by the side, so he buried his head in his food. Halfway through, Kelly suddenly pulled the topic back to him.
"Jack, are you still going to work as a police officer? Is such a position meaningful to you? "Callikin looked at Lu Sheng with a hint of helplessness.
"I'm just doing what I want to do," Lu Sheng replied casually.
"That case not long ago, didn't it wake you up? Do you really want your father and I to send you off one day? "Kelly's words were a little heavy. The originally lively atmosphere at the table suddenly became silent.
More than ten pairs of eyes looked at Lu Sheng to see how he would answer.
After a moment of silence, Lu Sheng said slowly, "I can only promise that I will try my best to protect myself."
Kelly shook her head slightly in disappointment and did not say anything else.
Jack was one of the few children who did not listen to her at all. Jack never accepted her gifts, nor did he take her money. His daily life was even more simple and indifferent than the average person's, so she could not use this to threaten him.
He was not like other children, who lived a luxurious life without financial support. Once he lost his financial support, he would instantly return to his original state.
"Since you insist, then … let's not talk about this and continue eating." Kelly changed the topic.
The group of people ate quietly, and the servants kept serving the main dishes.
After lunch, Lu Sheng and Selena walked from the backyard to the parking lot along the swimming pool.
"Take my car. I can buy something for my best friend." Selena flipped her bright blonde hair. She wore a black low-cut dress with a tight waist. The deep cleavage of the dress was visible, and her snow-white skin was dazzling.
Her slender waist looked even more fragile under the black dress, as if it could be broken with a gentle pinch.
In addition to her dainty face and tall figure, Selina's beauty could be considered a little beauty even among her peers in Berlin.
The two of them walked together, but there was nothing to talk about. The atmosphere was a little awkward.
"Jack, you're already 30. Don't you plan to get married?" Selena tried to find something to say.
"It's alright. I don't really want to get married," Lu Sheng answered casually.
"Do you want me to introduce a few to you? Speaking of which, there are quite a few girls that I know who are suitable for you, "Selena suggested.
"By the way, how much do you earn a month? If it's too little, you can't afford to support my pretty girls. "
"A fixed income of more than 1,000 pounds a month. It's almost enough for me to live on," Lu Sheng answered honestly.
"More than 1,000 pounds??" Selena didn't know what to say. This amount of money … In her circle, even her best friend who wasn't married had a monthly allowance of 3,000 pounds …
Then, the two of them had nothing to say, one after the other.
When they were about to reach the parking lot, Selena couldn't help but ask again.
"Don't you plan to change jobs?"
"No." Lu Sheng shook his head.
Then, they were speechless again.
Selena's car was a pure white vintage car. The two headlights in front were like the eyeballs of a toad, exaggeratedly big.
The two of them got into their respective cars.
"Where do you want to go? I plan to go to a bookstore with my best friend, and then buy some underwear. "Selena clearly didn't plan to bring Lu Sheng along.
Lu Sheng was also happy to part ways with her.
"Just send me to Vanderseer Street."
"What's over there? Forget it, as long as you're happy. "Selena wanted to ask in detail, but on second thought, what he wanted to do had nothing to do with her.
The car slowly started, left the parking lot, and drove toward the city.
The warm sun wind blew in their faces. Lu Sheng leaned back on the leather seat, his hand on the door of the car. The convertible sped along the road in the middle of the field.
At a speed of 30 km/h, they actually felt like they were sitting in a sports car.
The car drove through green wheat fields, and from time to time, they could see knights riding slowly on horses on both sides of the road. There were also farmers working hard in the fields.
When the car was about to reach the city, a few short-haired men with bandages on their faces appeared on the side of the road.
When they saw the car approaching, they all stood up as if they had agreed on it.
Lu Sheng's pupils contracted slightly.
"Wait, I just happened to see someone I know. I'll get off here." He smiled and said casually.
"Here? Are you sure? "Selena was instantly surprised.
"Yes, this is the place." Lu Sheng nodded with certainty.
"Okay, there's a horse station a few hundred meters ahead. If you really don't want to walk, you can ride into the city." Selena slowly stopped the car.
Lu Sheng waved his hand, opened the door, and got off the station.
"Okay, see you at night."
He walked toward the men with bandages on their faces.
They were scattered randomly, and the lower half of their faces and mouths were wrapped in white bandages. It looked strange.
When they saw Lu Sheng, they even waved their hands.
Selena didn't suspect anything. She shook her head and drove away slowly.
Lu Sheng looked away from the car and looked at the people in front of him.
"I saw the disgusting symbols on your bodies from afar," he said in a low voice.
"We've been waiting for you for a long time. But it looks like you don't want to come with us peacefully … "The leader of the bandages stared at Lu Sheng with narrowed eyes and began rubbing his hands together.
Their accents were thick with the accent of the countryside.
"You killed the black bear, destroyed the ritual, and even came here. If we still don't react, then we're really too slow … "The leader sneered.
"Let's go. Without guns, you don't think you can deal with so many of us, do you?"
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