The two finally returned to Yue's house for dinner.
The cooking skills of Yue's family are really good. The taste of the bowl of old duck soup made Ling Shu think about it from the last time to the next time, not to mention the fresh shrimp mixed in the scallion oil noodles, chicken soup rice noodles. Mushrooms and chicken blend together and are otherworldly tender.
If Yue Chunxiao was there, the chicken and feathers would still taste like home in the little wontons. Now that she's gone, she's a little less warm and enthusiastic, but it's better than having cold rice and cold stove at home. At least, the thoughtful and considerate of the old housekeeper. , and also make Ling Shu feel at home.
Sister and brother-in-law have not returned to their hometown, and this place has almost become his second dining room.
Second, since the incident at Yuan Zhai last time, the painting skin of Boss Li of Crescent Cafe was taken off. On the surface, he was kind, but he was actually cruel. Ling Shu still had a little shadow in retrospect of the western food he ate at the cafe. If Boss Li wanted to give them something at that time, it would have been unknowingly. He felt that Yue Dingtang didn't say anything, and his thoughts were probably similar to his.
The old butler really prepared hot meals and hot dishes.
Not old duck soup, but bone soup.
I didn't put any mushrooms to improve the freshness, it was simply the big bones that were marinated to remove the fishy smell and then boiled in soup, pepper to drive off the cold, plus just the right amount of salt, the umami of the bones was fully volatilized, the body gradually warmed up, and all the colder, heavier and the more windy. It was snowing and it was very far away from them all at once.
The Yue family servants always appear at the right time, and silently retreat when they are not needed.
Before they knew it, the two of them were left in the dining room.
"Zhen Congyun's birthday party, are you going?"
Ling Shu put the winter bamboo shoots into the entrance, and heard Yue Dingtang suddenly speak.
He hummed and chewed the winter bamboo shoots.
"If there is nothing to do, just go and see the excitement. I heard that He Youan will also go."
Yue Dingtang frowned slightly: "You are very fond of her."
Ling Shu shrugged: "I'm very interested in the case."
Yue Dingtang: "Don't forget, she belongs to Shen Shiqi."
Ling Shu: "Not necessarily now."
Yue Dingtang: "What do you mean?"
He had previously felt that Ling Shu paid too much attention to He You'an and had already crossed the line. Now, when he said this, it seemed to confirm Yue Dingtang's thoughts.
If it's an ordinary woman, that's fine. There are already more peach blossoms in Lingshu, and one more He Youan, but it's a good thing, but with He Youan, it's different.
Shen Shiqi was not a fuel-efficient lamp. Although he did not dare to attack Ling Shu due to the existence of the Yue family, it did not mean that he did not hold grudges and completely gave up revenge on Ling Shu, not to mention the threatening letters that came one after another. , He Youan is like a beautiful flower, attracting countless bees and butterflies, but ignoring the danger under the flower's gorgeous appearance.
"Because when I was talking to He Youan just now, I saw a scarf."
The scarf was on the arm of the sofa, not on the hanger.
This shows that the owner of the scarf is more casual at He You'an's house, and it also shows that the other party has a close relationship with He You'an. Maybe He You'an has not had time to clean up, or he may have accidentally dropped things and will soon go back to pick them up.
"That scarf is gray, white, and black. Coincidentally, I just saw the exact same scarf not long ago."
When Ling Shu said this, he stopped and asked Yue Dingtang.
"What did you just say?"
"nothing."
Yue Dingtang knew that he wanted to go wrong, so he quietly got up to scoop the soup, turned his back to Ling Shu, and changed the subject by the way.
"You go on, what's so special about that scarf?"
Ling Shu said: "We were in Baofeng Building that day, and Shen Shiqi was sitting next to him, and his friends, do you remember?"
Electric light and flint, Yue Ding Tang has a flash of light!
"Mr. Cheng!"
Ling Shu nodded: "It's that Mr. Cheng."
Shen Shiqi didn't specifically introduce Mr. Cheng, but he was always domineering, and there were very few people who could look directly at him. Judging from his attitude towards Mr. Cheng, this must be one of the few people who could make him obey his words.
He Youan was originally from Shen Shiqi, but now in her apartment, there was a scarf that Mr. Cheng had just worn a few days ago.
This shows what
Ling Shu didn't want to think about it, but he couldn't help but think about it.
He Youan's appearance, even if Mr. Cheng has seen countless people, he may not be tempted.
When I saw him that day, I might have thought about it.
But no matter what He Youan thinks, without Shen Shiqi's permission, she would never be able to be with Mr. Cheng so openly.
In other words, Shen Shiqi acquiesced and even personally delivered He Youan to Mr. Cheng.
What about He Youan
What kind of mood did she have herself, like a gift, being sent from one person to another
Ling Shu remembered that when they talked to He Youan just now, in addition to the panic, the other person's expression seemed to contain unspeakable distress, making the whole person look like a flower that was not nourished by rain, and shriveled.
At that time, he just thought it was a series of threats, which made her uneasy, but he didn't expect that there was such a hidden story behind it.
But all people, living people, have emotions and desires, joys and sorrows, I am afraid that they will not be happy to live like a plaything.
He Youan was unable to resist.
Whether she likes it or not, she can't resist this fate.
If Mr. Cheng is knowledgeable and willing to treat her better than Shen Shiqi, perhaps she will slowly turn this forced hypnosis into enjoyment.
"Pity."
Every time He Youan was mentioned, Ling Shu would definitely say something like this.
But this time it was not what Ling Shu said, but from Yue Dingtang.
"The tone of your words is too indifferent. Some things are not shut down and hang high." Ling Shu commented.
Yue Dingtang: "She has nothing to do with me. It's a pity that I can say this. Since she has been in touch with that Mr. Cheng now, you better not get involved too deeply. If you are interested, the case If you are interested in those unsolved cases, there are so many in Shanghai, you don’t need to keep your eyes on this place.”
Ling Shu was suspicious: "Did you find out about that Mr. Cheng?"
Yue Dingtang was silent for a moment: "His surname is Cheng, and his name is Gong. He is engaged in the timber business in the Northeast, and he travels frequently to the mainland. It is said that he has done a lot of business and has a wide network of contacts, from the Northeast Army to the Japanese, from the Green Forest Gang to the Nanjing government. Everyone buys his account, so many people also like to do things through him. After a long time, the snowball is getting bigger and bigger, and the ability of Chenggong is getting bigger and bigger. It won't work."
Ling Shu: "So Shen Shiqi asked for him?"
Yue Dingtang: "Shen Shiqi still values He You'an very much, otherwise he would have had countless opportunities to send her out over the years, even if he was a concubine for those high-ranking warlords with real power, he would still be able to make enough money for Shen Shiqi, but He ended up giving He Youan to a businessman."
Ling Shu: "When you say that, I seem to be more interested."
Yue Dingtang: …
"Just kidding, I understand what you mean. The water here is very deep. At first glance, it looks like a pool. When you step in it, you know it's an unfathomable pool. You are afraid that I will drown in it." Ling Shu smiled and respected. With a salute, "Don't worry, I will be careful, even if I die, I have to die far away, and I must not cause trouble to Chief Yue!"
He has the ability to speak good words to the point of anger.
Yue Dingtang sighed.
Leng Shu suddenly approached, got up and leaned over, lowering his voice, mysteriously.
"Hey, Lao Yue, do you know what Miss Zhen likes?"
Yue Dingtang: "Want to send a gift?"
Ling Shu: "The one who knows me is Chief Yue. What are you going to give? Forget it, I won't ask. I definitely can't afford what you gave."
Yue Dingtang: "I'm not going. I have to go to Nanjing on weekends. The university over there has an academic conference and a monthly salon and invites me there."
Ling Shu: "Then am I alone?"
Yue Dingtang: "I think you are quite happy."
Ling Shu quickly wiped down the corner of the upturned mouth.
"Nothing! You haven't told me yet, what are Miss Zhen's hobbies?"
If you want to go to a banquet, you have to prepare a gift. It's expensive to give it. It's better to give it cleverly. Zhen Congyun came back from abroad and has never seen anything new. Ordinary things may not be able to catch her eye.
The corner of Yue Dingtang's mouth smirked, which was meaningful.
"I do know one thing, about Miss Zhen."
Ling Shu really showed interest in his eyes.
Yue Dingtang: "She likes dancing, that's why the Zhen family bought the entire Paramount for her birthday."
Ling Shu: "I can tango and waltz, but there are so many people at the banquet who want to dance with her, so it shouldn't be my turn. I'm just going to join in the fun, and I'll have a meal after giving a gift."
Yue Dingtang was speechless: "Can you still make some progress?"
Ling Shu: "Food is the most important thing for the people. Besides, I have been to Paramount, and there are a few dancers I know well. I can't catch up with them. How can I care about Miss Zhen?"
Yue Dingtang: "Zhen Congyun is very proud. Since he specially invited you, it means he likes you. Even if you can't dance with her for the first time, you will definitely have a chance to get close. If you want to save money, just do nothing. Sending it to make her happy is more useful than anything else."
Ling Shu thought for a few seconds between buying a cheap gift to fool the past, and not buying a gift at all to save a fortune.
"Appreciate further details."
Yue Dingtang: "Her favorite dance is actually rumba."
Ling Shu: "How do you know?"
Yue Dingtang: "My sister said it."
Ling Shu: "But I can't dance rumba."
Yue Dingtang: "I will."
The two stared at each other.
Ling Shu: "Old Yue, Chief Yue, Fourth Young Master, Ding Tang, Xiao Tang Tang—"
Yue Dingtang: …
Ling Shu: "I used to have a low salary. After I came to your side, I haven't received my salary for the first month. I have to support myself, support my family, and save some savings for my future daughter-in-law. If you can't save money, it's all up to you!"
Yue Dingtang: "You can simply not go."
Ling Shu said confidently: "No one can stand without trust. Since you have already promised Miss Zhen, how can you go back on it? Besides, I am now the assistant of Chief Yue, which represents your face. Disrespectful and disrespectful?"
Yue Dingtang got up and walked towards the phonograph in the living room.
He bent down and rummaged through the record case for a while, finding a disc.
But for a moment, the music poured out.
Yue Ding Tang reached out to him and motioned for Ling Shu to go over.
Ling Shu walked over.
"Follow my steps, pay attention to my steps."
Hearing what Yue Dingtang said, he couldn't help but concentrate, his eyes fell on the other side's slender chest and back, and he kept moving between his hands and feet, like a toddler, his every move was like a cat drawing a tiger.
After dancing for a while, Ling Shu suddenly realized something.
... he danced, female steps