An unexpected encounter, a conversation in which the outcome was decided, had no impact on the course of events. The professional ethics that allow gray professions to survive in this world determines that a few taunts from vampires are far from enough to make a gray profession give up their job.
Boysen himself said that he is already a declining gray professional, and we can assume that he has no extra ability to choose. Give up this job? He may have given up the last job of his career.
Zach's face remained smiling, and so did Boyson's. The Indian seemed to have completely discarded all the previous conversations with Zach, pretending that it had not happened, and nodded to Zach, the only customer in front of the bar, with a waiter-like smile, as if he did not recognize him, and then picked up the tray with drinks. , leaving the bar sideways.
He's going to take action, he's going to attack Quinn in front of Zach!
Amelia, who had gone to the dressing room, hadn't come back yet, but Zach couldn't wait any longer, so he stood up and followed Boyson towards the old man in the West End.
Although the old Bishops are still saying something to Mrs. Quinn now, this is not a good time for Zach to join them, but Zach has no choice. Boyson, a declining gray professional, really didn't give the prosperous Grande any face at all. 'Anyway, confrontation is inevitable, so let's do it openly and openly in front of you'!
This is a confrontation between two gray professionals! Coupled with the identities of the wizard and the vampire, well, this scene is really unpredictable.
"Ah." A short, harmless sarcasm came from the mouth of Mrs. Barton, who was the first to see Zach coming over. "I think you have finally gotten rid of that woman you met by chance." She was talking about Ai Milia, but of course, Mrs. Barton’s eyes would only notice Zach coming over, and not at all Boyson who was also dressed as a waiter!
Boyson kept the waiter's smile on his face. Surrounding the round table of old people in the West End, putting down the drinks on the tray, Falcon, Barton... Bishop, Quinn!
There was nothing unnatural about Zach's expression. "She went to get her hair done." He casually took the cup from Boyson's hand, which was about to put down the drink in front of Mrs. Quinn, and waved his hand in a defiant and commanding manner, as if to signal. Please make another trip.
Seeing that Boyson didn't show any reaction, he nodded honestly and left for the time being. Zach held the cup and of course he didn't intend to drink the drink that God knows what was in it. He just made a gesture of putting it to his mouth, and then he was dissatisfied. He put the full glass of drink on the tray of another waiter who walked by, "Red wine, thank you."
Grande's master's alcoholic hobby was conveniently put to use.
Mrs. Queen frowned. She didn't mind that Zach suddenly took away her drink, but she kept winking at Zach again, as if to indicate something. Don't forget that Mrs. Queen has been chatting with Bishop.
"In order." Mrs. Button picked up the cup and knocked it on the table. "Grand wants to talk to me about something first, Quinn and Bishop." Mrs. Button took a sip of the drink and seemed to think it tasted good, so she took another sip. , "Me first."
Then Mrs. Barton nodded the seat next to her very naturally. The old Mr. Falcon shook his cane with a smile on his face and was about to give up his seat. This is not Mrs. Barton being overbearing. But Mr. Falcon is willing, after all, it is for his family's sake, right.
Of course, old Mr. Falcon will not leave. Another old couple, whose portraits Zach has seen in Smith Manor, are already beckoning the waiter to add seats next to them. It's the old Mr. and Mrs. Smith. One of the protagonist families entrusted, they are naturally willing to cooperate.
Even Mrs. Quinn said nothing more and moved her seat to make room for Zach. This commission has been turned into a public welfare project by Zach that will benefit the entire third generation of the West District. Cooperation is a must. Old Bishop and his wife are somewhat self-conscious. The one who was silent for the time being was consistent with everyone's actions.
However, the only one who is uncooperative is probably our vampire Zack.
Zach turned his head slightly and looked in the direction of the bar. Boyson's hands and feet were so fast, he was already holding the tray and was ready to come over again. Zach was helpless and could only put on a slightly panicked expression on his face. He stood at the table and hurriedly held down the old Mr. Falcon who had just stood up. He apologized to the old people who were moving their seats, "I'm really sorry. ,I… "
As if shocked by Mrs. Button's momentary impatient look, well, understandably, the conversation Mrs. Button wanted to have was interrupted for the second time. Zach paused for a moment, looked at Mrs. Barton, and said with a very apologetic expression, "I'm so sorry, Mrs. Barton. That Dr. Browning asked me to tell Mrs. Quinn something."
Naturally, he was talking about the purpose of Emilia coming to this luncheon. Zach was just helping to convey something. There was no need to put Emilia's affairs above his own Grande affairs. Before solving Grande's affairs, It's interesting to mention it casually after something happened.
However, at this time, there was Boysen, a guy who definitely wanted to do something to Mrs. Quinn, and Zach had to readjust his priorities and try his best to make it easier for himself to take care of Mrs. Quinn!
"Hmph. That woman in the elevator?! Grande, please pay attention to your identity." Mrs. Barton was obviously a little unhappy. This was due to the way Zach expressed it.
Note that Mrs. Barton’s communication with Zach at this time is to straighten out the relationship between Grande and Laura and prevent Grande from abusing their friendship with the West Enders. Hiring helpers and friends, these two identities do not conflict, but the degree is definitely difficult to control. To be honest, Mrs. Barton doesn't want to see other people's commissions involving her family. The special thing about this commission is that it is a public welfare project, and the benefits are obvious, so she can tolerate it.
Zach's statement clearly meant that he was asked by others to convey certain words to the people of the West End. Let me ask, is it the job of a friend to send a message to people in the West End, or is it the job of hiring a helper? It's the former.
Look, the two non-conflicting identities are extremely blurred at this time. When Mrs. Barton wanted to talk about some principle issues to the hired help, Zach used the identity of a friend to avoid it.
Recall that this question has long been raised by Mrs. Bishop, who was not Ms. Scheer yet. Here is just a proof.
"Sorry." Zach knew that it was inevitable to be blamed, but he still maintained an apologetic smile. "However, I really don't want her to interrupt us when we are talking about business, including what she wants to say, and I really don't want to embarrass the husband and wife."
Do you understand what Zach is saying? The previous sentence is saying that Amelia is a burden. With her by her side and always wanting to get close to you old people from the West Side with her selfish motives, you and I, and Grande’s important conversations will be interrupted. As for the last sentence -
"Now she's going to get her hair groomed." Zach raised his eyebrows. "I wanted to finish speaking quickly, and then I wanted Mrs. Quinn to give me an answer. I replied to her and let this matter go. We don't have to suffer any more. disturb."
The old people in the West District looked thoughtful at this time. None of these old people were smart. After a moment, I understood what Zach meant.
Amelia showed her intention to deliberately get close to Mrs. Quinn in the elevator. No matter what she wants to do, it is understandable for these big shots in the West District that it is troublesome for little people.
Then, Zach provided them with a solution to the trouble. While the trouble was still being sorted out, it was up to Zach to get an answer. Amelia might never even see Mrs. Quinn again. , because Zach has already given Mrs. Quinn’s answer to her.
Very simple. Zach is now the doorman of the compound called 'West End Big Shot'.
Mrs. Barton clicked her tongue. There was still a roll of eyes under the sunken eyelids. The angle in which Zach described things was always tricky and weird, but it was convincing. This feels quite annoying.
Mrs. Barton shook her head, stood up, and gave up her seat next to Mrs. Quinn. Not to cooperate, but to tell Zach to hurry up.
Zach hid his helpless expression. Sitting next to Mrs. Quinn, this matter can't be done quickly. Even if Zach wants to reply to Amelia quickly, it still depends on how persistent Boyson is.
"That's right." Zach looked at Mrs. Quinn, trying not to pay attention to the old Bishops next to him, "Dr. Browning has been volunteering at the homeless shelter in the North District for a long time."
Don't be too surprised. Emilia is still taking care of her ghoul boyfriend's career, and that's her purpose.
Mrs. Quinn could only listen and nodded when she heard about the volunteers. Her expression became better. You know, the Quinn family is famous for its charity. It somewhat alleviated the bad impression caused by his previous reckless image in the elevator.
Boysen, who was very talented as a waiter, appeared silently next to Mrs. Quinn, holding a drink and gently putting it down without disturbing anyone.
"I wonder if Madam knows these data..."
Mrs. Quinn raised it casually, and her hand that was waiting for the drink to fall on the table paused. Because Zach took the cup from the waiter again very smoothly...
"They were counted at the homeless shelter..." Zach unconsciously held the cup to his mouth, glanced at it inadvertently, frowned, and stopped.
Zach wrinkled his lips and did not look at Mrs. Quinn, who had been robbed of drinks twice and looked incomprehensible. Instead, he looked up at the waiter Boyson, "This is not what I want."
Zach shook his head impatiently, pushed the hand holding the drink in front of Boyson's face, and said a simple word, "Change."
Everyone thought that at this table of the old man in the West End, there would be people with "good intentions" who would remind Zach that he had simply recognized the wrong person. The waiter he asked to change the wine was not this one. Was he the one who really made the mistake? How can it be. And I'm afraid no one even remembers what the waiter looked like.
Oh no, the Indian face and the bolo tie are very conspicuous, but who would remember the rest, those are just waiters.
Boyson, who had an Indian face and a bolo tie, twitched his eyes, took the drink from Zach's hand, turned around again, and left temporarily.
Zach seemed to not take it seriously after embarrassing a waiter. No one cared about it on such an occasion. Zach continued, "According to statistics, nearly one-third of homeless people are veterans."
Mrs. Quinn adjusted her sitting position slightly and got to the part she was interested in. This reaction was normal.
"Most of them are servicemen who were discharged from the war ten years ago, including those who were discharged on disability."
Someone interrupted, it was Mr. Stone, the elder of the political family, "I've heard about this, Blake mentioned it recently." But that was all.
Don't underestimate politicians, even old politicians who seem to be retired. You can think of them at will, such as, in this order, Blake, public relations, mayor's office, mayor, Anthony, veterans.
Mrs. Quinn glanced at Mr. Stone, and her eyes lightly swept across the many people on the table. Everyone seemed to be thinking.
Zach smiled and nodded in the direction of Mr. Stone, thanking him for interrupting. This matter might give Emilia a satisfactory answer, but it would require some unique way of breaking into the incident from Zach.
Zach gave Mrs. Quinn time to think. This was what Amelia meant. Just like when she first mentioned Mrs. Quinn's charity to veterans in the elevator, she first aroused Mrs. Quinn's interest and then got to the main topic. .
"But as Dr. Browning said, the facilities, personnel, and resources of the shelter are all very..." Zach frowned at the right moment, "Abominable." Zach began, "Dr. Browning is a psychologist and has long been responsible for these homeless people. The family provided psychological help, but..."
Mrs. Quinn raised her eyes from thinking. Following Zach's guidance, it seemed that she had figured something out. Likewise, everyone can make any association.
Mrs. Quinn looked at Zach, "But, as a psychiatrist, there is very little she can do, such as the physical pain of disabled veterans."
The subtle bias begins to tie in with something that has not yet been made public but that we know very well (Quinn is about to legalize something).
"Yes." Zach nodded. Emilia's main idea was to hope that Quinn, who was keen on charity, would fund the shelter. Veterans were just one point she used to convince Mrs. Quinn. The Quinn family's orphanage and veterans' home, which are already famous institutions throughout the federation, can already prove that Quinn has a unique passion for this point.
But here, Zach, who has much more information than Emilia, can make full use of this point.
"Don't look at her for being reckless." Zach said with a smile on his face, "But she doesn't mean any harm..."
The conversation was interrupted because a waiter handed him a glass of red wine. It must be the right person this time, anyway, it's not the Indian waiter wearing a bolo tie who made two trips for no apparent reason. Mrs. Quinn took one look and stopped trying to 'fight' with Zach at all.
Zach quickly took the wine glass that Boyson had not handed him, emptied it, and handed it back to the waiter. This is necessary, and Zach also relies on his red wine skills to make Boyson repeatedly run back and forth, exhausting all his patience and quitting when the difficulties come!
"I just hope that I can do something to help those in the shelter, including the veterans." Zach continued, "But my ability is limited, I can only place my hope on Kun, who just appeared in front of everyone again not long ago..."
Zach obviously started to praise Mrs. Quinn but did not finish his words.
The red wine Zach had just emptied had something else in it.
What can I say? I'm careless. Our vampire ignores others when the target to protect against is too obvious. (..)