Xiao Tianjian did not answer. It seemed that these two little brothers were no match for him, but now that the ship had left the shore and was hanging alone on the sea, and there were people from each other on the ship, it was better to be more careful. What's more, he was not alone. it's here. He winked at his little granddaughter. Ming Na had been with him for a long time and had already developed a tacit understanding. She walked behind him knowingly, paying attention to the crew members walking around and guarding against sudden attacks from them.
"Hehehe..." Bianca laughed so hard, "Did you misunderstand something, Earl Xiao? Do you think we will be harmful to you and this little sister?"
Hubert also smiled and said: "You don't have to be so defensive about us. Although my father once complained about you, he has put it behind him. Thanks to you, he has lived a better life after leaving the family."
"Yes, yes, he was demoted to Gutenberg to take care of several small family properties. He had a hard time for a few years in the beginning, but since he met our mother, he has been very happy." Bianca used She covered her chest with her hands, as if recalling some good memories, "My mother is also an only child from a prominent family. She and her father have been loving each other since they got married. People who know them say that they are the most happy couple in the world." "
"Isn't it? At first, the Bowie brothers fought fiercely for inheritance rights. After my father left, they inherited the huge inheritance from their grandfather's family with their mother. The couple also worked together to make the family business more prosperous. In contrast, , my uncles were fighting to the death in Yitong, which made the Bowie family different from what it used to be. My father once said that if it hadn't been for Earl Xiao, he wouldn't have been so happy." Hubert He said sincerely and made an invitation: "It's windy outside, let's go to the cabin?" Seeing that Xiao Tianjian didn't move, he winked at Ming Na and said, "How about you, lovely lady, come in first?" ? The people working on the deck are all rough men, and they are all smelly with sweat. A little lady like you is really not suitable to stay here."
Ming Na didn't know when she became a little lady. She had long been accustomed to being with ordinary people, so she didn't think it was anything, so she secretly glanced at her grandfather.
Xiao Tianjian didn't completely believe what the brothers and sisters said, but they didn't have murderous intent, and there was no hatred in their eyes, just some sarcasm. The crew members on the deck were running back and forth working, and there was nothing unnatural about them. He knew about the decline of the Bowie family due to brotherly strife. After thinking about it, he didn't shirk anymore, followed Hubert's words, and took his little granddaughter into the cabin.
The cabin is luxuriously furnished, with fur carpets, cherry wood furniture, embroidered pillows, silver tableware, colored porcelain teacups, gold-plated copper crystal wall lamps, and velvet curtains with long tassels. They are not much different from the living room furnishings in ordinary aristocratic homes. Most of them have fixed devices added. A dozen young, beautiful and smart maids filed in, serving the master and guests, washing their hands, pouring tea, and serving a variety of exquisite refreshments. They all have graceful figures, wearing light blue silk dresses and white gauze aprons, lace-trimmed soft hats on their heads, and satin shoes. They make no sound when they move, and they salute the host and guests very respectfully, except occasionally. He pursed his lips and smiled brightly, and sent some autumn spinach to his young master.
Hubert entertained the guests enthusiastically, but this did not prevent him from occasionally taking time to respond to the maids' enthusiasm. He shook his smooth little hands, gently touched his waist, casually rubbed his thighs, and winked at them. Those sea-blue eyes made the maids blush, but they still pretended to be fine and continued to do their work...Bianca sat aside, drinking tea elegantly, and persuaded Xiao Tianjian and Ming Na to try it Dim sum turned a blind eye to his brother's actions.
Ming Na was a little restrained when she saw the behavior of the East nobles for the first time, but she had already received the hint from her grandfather. She didn't touch the tea and snacks at all. She just sat solemnly and talked with the brother and sister about the weather and the coral island. Jingse exchanged opinions and occasionally mentioned interesting things she encountered on the island. When she got interested, she planned to have a good chat, but because her grandfather seemed to cough inadvertently, she stopped talking.
She made it so obvious that the Bowie brothers understood Xiao Tianjian's intention almost immediately. They looked at each other and smiled, ignoring the past invariably. They still smiled and talked to the guests in a very attentive and thoughtful manner. Even if the other party was cold and silent, they They can also chat and joke with each other, creating a harmonious atmosphere, but this harmony seems a bit weird.
For dinner, the Bowie brothers also specially sent many exquisite foods, including baked conch meat, grilled squid, fried fish steak, seafood soup, stewed beef and fruit cake, and even lemon juice with raw oysters. When the latter was served, Hubert very enthusiastically asked Xiao Tianjian to taste more. Xiao Tianjian said with a smile: "You are so polite, but Mingna and I have eaten too much fish and shrimp these days, and we have some gastrointestinal problems. It’s better to eat something light. It’s a pity that we can’t taste delicious food this time. When we get ashore, we will treat you two to a good meal.”
Hubert said regretfully: "That's such a pity, but it is really an honor for us to be invited by the famous gourmet Earl Xiao. We are eagerly looking forward to that day coming soon." He nodded politely and enjoyed it very much. He swallowed the delicious food in his mouth, let out a sigh, turned to his sister and commented that today's oysters were very sweet and delicious, and received a reply that the grilled squid was also very fragrant. Xiao Tianjian secretly scolded the two brats for their bad intentions.
Ming Na looked at the delicacies at the other end of the table, then looked back at the few breads, dried meats and fruits she had brought with her, and gnawed depressedly.
The wind at sea is getting stronger and stronger, and the weather is getting gloomier. Their ship was not heading towards Duoluo Port, where Xiao Tianjian originally thought, but towards Gutenberg in the east. It was a seaport city south of East and home to the Bowe brothers and sisters. However, because the boat was sailing against the wind, the sails were lowered shortly after leaving the island. As the wind and waves increased, the cabin gradually began to sway.
In the dark night, the hull of the ship made a creaking sound, and the light in the hall flickered. People could clearly hear items sliding on the floor of the cabin. The crew's shouts came from the deck, as if they had encountered a lot of trouble. One of the masts was blown down by the wind.
Ming Na listened to the wind outside, and somehow she remembered the scene of encountering a storm in the desert, and nervously tightened the handle of the sofa. However, Bianca acted like a normal person and still smiled and asked her interesting stories about her school days in the Magic City. Her brother was also very calm, and even the maid standing by the side waiting for instructions did not panic, but her face turned a little pale. Seeing them like this, Minna gradually relaxed and was able to chat with Bianca for a few words.
Suddenly a strong wind blew, and the candles on the chandelier and candlestick were blown out, leaving the cabin in darkness. Minna only heard a maid scream, but it soon became quiet. She took out the magic lamp from her bracelet, which immediately illuminated the scene in the hall. Hubert smiled and nodded to her, clapped his hands, and several maids came out with oil lamps with glass shades, and the cabin was filled with light.
Bianca yawned slightly: "Brother, I'm very bored. Do you have any entertainment?" Her casual attitude seemed as if she was not on a boat in a strong wind, but at the tea table in her back garden.
Hubert flipped his hair casually and turned to Xiao Tianjian: "Do you have any good suggestions, Earl Xiao? Why don't we find something to do?"
Xiao Tianjian had a slight appreciation for the young boy and girl, not only because they could still laugh and talk in the face of cold faces, but also because they could still maintain a calm demeanor in such a storm, and they had the courage to face them directly The courage of his own enemy is very rare. He felt a little regretful in his heart. Why was it that Bowie gave birth to such an outstanding child
"Let's have a chat, I'm afraid it's not convenient to do anything in this situation." Xiao Tianjian spoke to each other in a pleasant manner for the first time since he knew the true identity of the brothers and sisters, "You once said that your father is He passed away ten years ago. I wonder why? To be honest, although I had some disagreements with him when I was young, we were still rare acquaintances. By the way, is your mother's health okay? "
"My father unfortunately died in a storm while out at sea, and my mother also died of illness five years ago." Bianca smiled lightly.
Xiao Tianjian paused and looked at Hubert: "So... when you were very young... you have mentioned before that your family's jewelry business is very big. Could it be that you are in charge of it?" For some reason, he felt that this was possible. Sex is great.
The blond boy smiled and raised his chin: "I'm making you laugh, I'm still far behind you." Although he was very humble, his tone contained strong confidence.
Ming Na opened her eyes wide and did some calculations in her mind. The brother and sister were only in their teens. How old were they ten years ago? Five years ago... This eldest brother with a not-so-serious attitude was only eleven or twelve years old at most. She is not much older than she is now, but she can take charge of the family business. It is really not easy.
But she admired him, but when she thought about his interactions with the maids, she felt a little disgusted. She had seen Wise do that kind of intimate action to Luba before, but Wise had always been very serious with other girls, but this Hubert was having sex with more than a dozen girls at the same time, which must be what people often say. Are you a playboy? She glanced at him and pursed her lips in disdain.
Xiao Tianjian talked about business with Hubert. The more they talked, the more he admired him. Just thinking of his father, he secretly felt pity. In the conversation, he repeatedly inquired about his intention of entertaining his grandfather and grandson on the ship, and how he treated him. My father’s true thoughts about the past. Hubert responded with a smile all the time, but he was very careful and took advantage of the opportunity to gain a lot of benefits for himself.
After two days of sailing, the ship finally sailed into Gutenberg Harbor before the real storm came. Xiao Tianjian could only say goodbye to the Bowie brothers and sisters with a smile on his face. After pulling his granddaughter and turning around and walking into the street, he changed. Face: "You bastard! You don't learn well at a young age, you play tricks on women, you play tricks, and you dare to rip me off?! It's true that any kind of father has the same kind of son..."
He was asked for many benefits by the young man throughout the day and night. He also agreed to let the young man establish a long-term cooperative relationship with the Gutenberg Xiao Branch to do jewelry business. The discounts provided made him heartbroken. And all he gained was the information that the other party had no intention of revenge.
Ming Na patted his back gently as a comfort, but when she thought that the playboy could make her grandfather eat turtles, she admired him very much.
They moved into Gutenberg's Xiao branch, and the people here didn't show Ming Na any shame, because the manager, Jones, was the younger brother of her grandmother, Meili. Back then, Meili was pregnant with Xiao Tianjian's flesh and blood, which put her family in an embarrassing situation. Soon the whole family was sent to Gutenberg. There is only a medium-sized manor in the Caddo family here, and the situation of the Jones family, which has a large population, is not good. Xiao Tianjian bought a house here more than ten years ago and later turned it into a branch. He discovered the plight of his old lover's family, so he signaled his subordinates to recruit some of Meili's brothers and nephews to work. He was promoted to manager of the Gutenberg branch years ago.
This is probably why Anlong let the Gutenberg caravan go when he was embarrassing the Xiao family's branch caravans.
However, Ming Na felt that although her uncle was quite nice to her, he was not very close to her, and she felt a little confused.
The storm lasted for many days. During this time, Mingna could only stay in the branch house with her grandfather, reviewing the potions and magic knowledge she had learned, and occasionally practicing sword skills. When you are bored, there are old people in the branch who can provide all kinds of gossip and gossip, including the Bowie family.
It turned out that the old Bowie was exiled to Gutenberg and suffered for six or seven years. It was not until he accidentally saved the life of the Viscount Chelsea lady that he got lucky. The fiefdom of Chelsea Viscount is fifty kilometers north of Gutenberg. It has a large area of farmland and rivers, fertile land, and a silver mine. As a prominent family, the Chelsea family had astonishing wealth and kept a low profile. Apart from one daughter, they had no other heirs. Therefore, the young and beautiful Viscountess Chelsea was the first choice for marriage among the nearby aristocratic families. Old Bowie had some unknown luck and unexpectedly married this young lady who was ten years younger than him. From then on, he lived a more prosperous life than when he became the heir to the Bowie family.
I don't know if it was because he was too lucky. When he went out to sea ten years ago, he was accidentally caught in a storm and the ship sank and died. After his death, his brothers came specially to "comfort" his wife and children, and had no good intentions towards the property, but the Chelsea heiress was obviously not a weak person and drove them away. Five years ago, Miss Chelsea died of illness, and the Bowie family came again. This time, Hubert, who was only eleven years old, showed wisdom and courage far beyond his peers. He refused the interference of his uncles and lived alone. After five years of supporting the family business, the Bowie-Chelsea family (this is the brother and sister's real surname) has become more prosperous than when his parents were alive.
After Ming Na listened, she just felt that the playboy was very powerful, but Xiao Tianjian admired the young man even more. After the storm, Hubert went to the branch in person to discuss the previously agreed deal. When Xiao Tianjian talked with him, he learned that he had already had a private deal with the branch, but little Jones did not make a big deal about it due to old matters. This transaction only expanded the share of the business and at the same time brought the relationship between the two companies to the surface. However, the Chelsea family's jewelry store can take the opportunity to officially introduce its own pearls, corals, shells, silver and other jewelry to the Ito aristocracy, and openly use the channels of the Xiao family business firm to open up a situation in the palace.
Xiao Tianjian did not blame little Jones for making his own decisions. After discussing the business, he invited Hubert to lunch. After the meal, they chatted for an hour and played a small game of sword fighting. The blond boy's skills were naturally better than those of others. He was far behind, but he was pretty good among his peers. He enthusiastically gave the other person some pointers. Hubert seemed to realize that he appreciated him, he just smiled and still responded calmly without changing his expression.
However, Ming Na was a little depressed. As soon as the guests left, she took out her sword and pestered her grandfather to teach her sword skills. She is his granddaughter.
Late summer in the southern part of the continent is always full of storms, and ships in entire ports are reluctant to travel. Xiao Tianjian originally planned to continue going north. Seeing this situation and not wanting to go overland in the wind and rain, he discussed with Ming Na and stayed in Gutenberg temporarily.
When they set out again to head north, it was already late autumn. The sun was still shining brightly in Gutenberg, but the further north the ship went, the colder the weather became. When she arrived at Manado, Minna had already put on a full Easter-style tweed dress and thick long white socks on her feet. After wearing Shaonan's gauze skirt and waistcoat for many years, she was not used to putting on East's clothes again.