Although he was prepared, Zach was still expecting no one to answer the phone.
Zach listened to the recording of the message he ignored yesterday. Not to mention the urging of a certain client, his payment is still lying next to his desk, no one has touched it at all. Zach is not prepared to waste his time on that boring prank commission. He can achieve a certain goal. Zach is very satisfied with what people can achieve in a hurry.
Eve's message made Zach a little moved. Because of the convenience of being in Smith Manor, Eve's clone waited in a public phone booth all night. But the emotion was just emotion. Zach felt that this was appropriate after Eve had "deeply hurt" his heart.
Finally, there was a message from the mayor, and it was short and concise, "You are sick, aren't you! Those messy things will harass me, but you don't say anything about this kind of thing?! Call me back!"
Zach instinctively resisted this statement. Thinking back to Zach's call to Anthony or even going to Anthony directly, these were major events related to the change and development of the city. Take the recent incident where Zach asked Sam to send the soul of Mayor Newton. Now that Blake is representing Barton and going to the state capital to participate in the identification and review of Mayor Newton, this can be regarded as information that is beneficial to Barton. . How can it be called random harassment
As for the arrival of Sabbat Toledo, Zach thinks that although it may bring disaster to Barton, no matter what, it is a private matter caused by him. It should be common sense to resolve your own personal matters by yourself. If someone jumps out to help, Zach will be grateful, but not to take the initiative to trouble others.
Then Zach's hopes were dashed and the phone was picked up, "Hello?"
Cautiously, well, female voice.
Zach was stunned for a moment, remembering this voice, Anthony's secretary Gina raised an eyebrow, "I'm looking for Anthony."
"Oh, he's taking a shower, wait a minute, um..." Hesitantly, "If it's business, sir, you can call the mayor's office..."
"But I'm calling Anthony's personal phone number, not the mayor's work number, right?" Zach smiled, "I'll wait."
"oh… "
Let's guess, this was the first time this woman received such a personal call at Anthony's house, and she didn't know what to do. A bolder guess is that this woman spent the night at Anthony's house for the first time. Therefore, she still doesn't know whether she is a secretary working for the mayor or, hey, everyone understands.
Zach kept smiling and played with the phone cord. That's good, Zach has a lighter opening line to work with. At the same time, background sound appeared in the earpiece.
Anthony: "Did I hear the phone ring?"
Gina: "Well, I said you were washing..."
Anthony: "What? Who asked you to answer my call?!"
Gina: "I..."
How nice that Zach has more confidence in his opening and, ha, anticipation!
Soon, the receiver was picked up. Judging from the clanging sound, the person who picked up the phone was in a very bad mood, "Hey! Who is it!"
"Don't worry, Mr. Mayor, it's me." Zach said with a smile, "You can save yourself from the newspaper reports about the mayor's chaotic work and private life~"
"*!" The mayor's mood did not get better, "It's you! This is worse!" Then he knew clearly that it was Zach on the other side of the receiver and didn't take any precautions at all, "Uh, get dressed and wait outside. Me!" Obviously not to Zach.
"It's so chilling~" Zach commented, "Is this good? Anthony, this is not the attitude you should have towards a lady."
"It's none of your business! Just wait!" The phone was put on hold. I don’t know what Anthony is doing again.
This time, he didn't wait long. Zach heard the sound of documents being turned. Before Zach could speak, "Stop talking nonsense! I've already had someone check. Eli Toledo's identity was registered in the West. The files and identity authentication are all in the west. I am just a small mayor of the eastern city. It is a bit troublesome to abolish his identity, but it is not a big deal. I can... "
Zach thought it would be better to interrupt as soon as possible, "It's useless, Anthony, Eli Toredo is not one of the thirteen clans, nor an invader who once invaded this continent. He is not affected by the laws of Indian blood on protecting his homeland." .”
There was silence on the other side of the receiver for a while, and then there was a sound of documents being thrown away, "You're just telling me this now?!!"
Zach responded matter-of-factly, "You never asked."
"*!" After expressing his emotions, it became quiet again, leaving only heavy breathing.
Zach didn't make the atmosphere any darker, "Tell me how you know about this."
"Well… "
"I'm not Dora." Anthony didn't say anything, so Zach could only guess. "As long as a vampire enters the city, there will be incidents of vampires using humans as food. The Secret Alliance has always been about things that human authorities don't need to know. The Secret Alliance will not tell, whether they are partners or not, because to humans, aliens are aliens, a collective term, and the most realistic view. The distinction is meaningless, and generalizations are all human characteristics. This rule is still Torrey It’s more determined. So, I don’t think it won’t be them.”
The breathing on the other side of the receiver was a little heavier.
"I don't think it will be someone from the Sabbat, Darcy or Cozier. If my guess is accurate, Darcy and Cozier were ordered to wait and see when Eli Toledo comes to Barton and me. It's impossible for them, at least not to contact you openly to remind you that your vampire friends are in danger. Even if Ozzie Kozier wanted to inform you, he would be wary of being noticed by Darcy, and I think Oz would understand. There’s no point telling you, overall, it’s not them.”
His breathing became heavier again, as Zach gradually blocked the channels through which Anthony could hide.
"The wizard and Rimmer are even more impossible. Although it's not very kind, I think Siberella is very happy that I suffered a setback. Rimmer, there is Smith in the middle, and Lydia and Eve have no relationship at all. Your contact channel." Zach paused for a moment, "It's not a demon, the fallen angel is still in this world at all. She has her own affairs to come out, and I didn't tell them at all."
There was still no word on the other side of the receiver.
Zach pursed his lips and said, "Anthony, you rarely take the initiative to come to me. It's rare that you take the initiative like this. You should answer my questions."
In the somewhat uncomfortable silence, the office door was pushed open. Old Hank, who was picking up the newspaper, glanced at Zach, tutted, threw a package towards Zach, took today's newspaper and left again.
Zach held the receiver and was bored just listening to the breathing on the other side. He looked at the sender on the package and raised his eyebrows. He didn't know whether it was happiness or surprise on his face. He held the receiver to his side and started to open the package.
This is the package sent by Grande's 'real brother', Derek. After unpacking it from the postal service, it is still wrapped like a gift, with a thank you note attached.
'Thank you very much for your photos. The children like them very much. It's just a pity that you didn't leave the country. Are you taking photos of other people and forgetting about yourself? … '
Do you remember this little thing? Derek wrote to him, telling his 'half-brother' about his progress, and asked Zach to help take some photos of the funeral home and teach his children about death. Know.
'It's a pity that I didn't see Miss Louise, you are really worthy...'
Well, regarding this, Zach doesn't want to leave the country and doesn't want his photos to be spread. Louise, she can't leave the country yet.
'Ha, no kidding, I prepared a small gift for you, I hope you like it. All the best to your brother, Derek. '
A gift is something that makes people feel good at any time. Zach held the microphone between his legs. Anyway, there was just a sound of breathing, so why not open a gift.
But, just took it apart.
"Uh..." Zach shook his hand, which was deflected by the instant stinging sensation, and watched a little speechlessly as Derek gave Grande a gift. They were a pair of men's watches and a women's bracelet, respectively for Zach. , Benjamin, and Louise's. Silver.
"What! What are you doing!" A voice came out from the receiver at this time. I don't know whether it was irritation or worry.
"Nothing." Zach pursed his lips and carefully wrapped the speechless gift, "Do you remember Derek, Benjamin and I's 'brother'? He gave us a gift, a silver one. , I’m a little happy and a little sad.”
Zach stretched out his fingers and pushed away the gift that made him feel complicated little by little, just to express his emotions, "Brother's thoughts are really heartbreaking..."
Without warning, "Ian!" The voice on the other end of the receiver even changed a little, "Ian told me!!"
Zach was stunned for a moment, then put away all expressions and picked up the receiver again, "You and Ian have met. When."
"Don't push me! I'm not in the mood to talk to you about Ian..."
"Really?" Zach not only lost his expression, but also his tone. "The interruption of a 'brother' topic made you mention Ian. People's hearts are really easy to calculate. Then, I need to solve the interruption topic. Let you tell me more. Well, let me think about it, what is better, topics related to Papa Midnight or topics related to my vampire descendants. I have both... "
Snapped! The phone was hung up.
Zach frowned as he looked at the receiver that only had a hang-up tone. Well, it went really well. A proposal that Anthony tried hard to help was rejected, and then he was hung up without saying anything. The possible crisis that Barton City may face and Zac’s plan are not mentioned at all.
And now there is no need to think about it, if Zach calls again, Anthony will never answer the phone. Well, it couldn't be smoother.
Zach stood up. He was in a normal mood when he came to the office. Now, he was in a normal mood. But the fact is the fact, and Zach doesn’t want to dwell on it. After leaving the office, he should have continued back to the farm to continue sparring with Bumi, but Zach went to the basement. It can be regarded as something that he was reminded of because of the phone call just now. Even if he was reminded by Eve, it can be regarded as a vampire who can't stand it, but when he was reminded by a human friend, Zach needed to pay attention.
Zach glanced at Charlie, who was facing the mirror in the corner of the basement. There was already a vague shadow in the mirror, but it was not even a human figure. The clearest image was still the two red dots.
"Come up with me." Zach gave the order directly.
"Where are we going?" This question was filled with fear. It was already dawn, and Charlie should be afraid.
"Back porch." Zach walked in front, "The ultimate meaning of your last name is to be able to walk in the sun as if you were still a human being, right? The imaging ability can wait. From now on, I will teach you Walking in the sunshine.”
Charlie followed.
How did Zach teach his descendants these abilities? we have met many times
"Feel the breath."
Without any constructive instruction, Charlie looked pale and bulged his chest against the slant of shadow cast by the eastern light on the back porch.
Just like every time Zach is disappointed with the receptive ability of his descendants, "It's not about filling your lungs with air and breathing. It's a metaphor for living creatures enjoying life. For vampires, it's about feeling the blood." .”
Not only that, everyone in Grande who should be awake is awake, such as the Great Dane, Benjamin, the soul aliens who have no need for sleep, Jackson, Ryan, Mo, O'Neal... Use mockery to express sadness. Ke's teaching method is "Oh, here we go again, you should take a look at this. This is the brainwashing process of novices by a guy who has lived for four centuries, for fear that others will not know that they are a living, ever-living race..." is quite objective. of.
People who shouldn't be in the Grande also witnessed Zach's teaching. Madison's car parked directly in front of the back porch, grabbed a handful of documents, glanced at Charlie, and twitched at the corner of his eyes at the living area behind him. It seems that the home belonging to Bain has not woken up at this premature time.
"Can't you wait until Monday." Today is Sunday, so Matthew has the day off and has to accompany his father to church. Naturally, he won't be able to make extra money for the work report. Zach watched Madison come down with the file and naturally What comes to mind is this.
Madison ignored Zach and went up to the second floor very consciously, pushing Louise down, "Help Zach watch this, this..."
"Charlie, my name is Charlie, you, you must be Madison."
The friendly self-introduction was ignored, and Madison pulled Zach back to the office.
It was very direct, "The transaction proposal from Allen." The document had been pushed in front of Zach, and his eyes glanced at the gifts in a pile of crumpled wrapping paper, "What is this?" he asked casually.
"I'm giving you a gift that I don't need anymore." As he said that, Zach picked up the file and chuckled mockingly at first, "Oh, the solid gold urn is still there at the Allen Funeral Home. Is there such a thing..." and, "Crystal? Transparent? Won't it affect people's senses..." and, "What does the price tag behind this mean? Does Allen want to sell these things? You said it is a transaction proposal. , you don’t want to buy it, do you?”
Madison frowned and put the gift that Zach said was useless into his pocket, why not? "Look down."
Zach looked down, his eyebrows raised into peaks, "A year's purchase channel, advance payment in advance? Allen, are you crazy? No, there is no way out."
"Better it." Madison was impatient, "Agree or disagree." He took out the pen on Zach's desk and pushed it in front of Zach. "If you agree, sign it. I'll send it to Allen right away. No. If you agree, lose it, you are the big boss, you decide.”
Zach picked up the pen, shook his head with a smile on his face, and signed "I don't want Sissy to come to me for trouble for her boyfriend (Chris, Allen's son)."
"Humph, I think so too." Madison seemed to say very little this time, but every word was important. He took away the document signed by Zach and didn't want to look at Zach again. He didn't know who he said to, "The boss doesn't do anything, but someone will deal with Allen." and left. (..)