Zach was sitting on the back porch of Grande at night, dazedly holding what looked like a newly purchased radio. Well, our vampire isn't in a daze, he's doing three things at once.
Did you see the pocket watch next to Zach? He is keeping time. When the 'General' came flying back from the south with blood on his lips, Zach would look at his pocket watch and say, "Too slow."
"Of course it will be slow!" 'General' tried to defend himself, "The animals in the southern woods have noticed that I am hunting them! They will hide!"
"If you become the target of others' prey, you will also hide." Zach waved his hand and replied matter-of-factly, "Continue."
'General' snorted again and disappeared. Zach is training 'General'.
The second thing. Did you see Mo floating cross-legged in the backyard? Sometimes, she would make a downward movement. Zach would occasionally tilt his head and ask, "What did you do down there again?"
Mo Hui opened his eyes and glanced helplessly in Zach's direction, "You know, you are no different from the 'General', except that you are disturbing me."
"I'm concerned about the progress of Harrison's 'rebirth'." Listening to Zach's words, he didn't give Mo the permission to fail at all.
Mo closed her eyes again and made her movements that no one could understand anyway, "Then don't disturb me!"
Oh, and there's this guy, Ryan, standing next to Mo with his arms folded, making this comment, "Hey, weirdo, you got my spot."
Of course, no one paid any attention to this kid.
The third thing, we can look at the radio held in Zach's hand. Brand new, Zach specially asked Matthew to buy it yesterday morning. The channel Zach listened to kept switching between music and entertainment programs.
If you think about it, things are always like this. When you don't intend to, something will always come out by itself. For example, when I picked Benjamin up and went home, I heard the band "Night Child" released a new album. For example, when I went to attend Amanda's birthday party, I heard that the Night Child band was going to hold a concert. For example, when I was casually changing the channel, I heard that the concert collapsed. For example, when I was chatting with people, I heard that the band had released a new song about life and death. , the song of blood…
But when you intentionally want to pay attention, well, when our vampire intentionally wants to pay attention to the movements of Eli Toledo, the lead singer of the band Children of the Night, all the music programs on the radio seem to have an appointment. Not a word was mentioned.
"Zach." Louise opened the door to the back porch, "James called. He said that Coulson also wanted to see the 'General'."
"I heard it." Zach leaned against the wall of the back porch and continued to change channels on the radio in his hand. "Just say, I will try to arrange it, but I can't guarantee it." Zach shrugged, "James knows what to say. What."
"Oh." Louise responded and opened her eyes toward the backyard. Mo Xiaoxiao, who smiled specifically at Louise, said, well, these two women have become friends. "James also said that he has a day off tomorrow and wants to come over, uh, to play." Louise herself had a weird expression. What's the reason? When did James say hello in advance when he came to Grande? And, come to play? Play? !
Zach raised his eyebrows and smiled. "Tell him what I said before. He is always welcome in Grande."
As for why things developed like this, it had to do with the fact that the two left the wedding party early on Wednesday. Don't be impatient, everyone, James will come to play tomorrow. Now, we should be ready for it. Guests who are about to visit Grande.
When Louise closed the back porch door again and went to answer James' call, Blake's car drove into Grande's backyard.
The ink floating cross-legged became transparent and disappeared completely. Giving Zach a look of helplessness as he always got interrupted.
And from the south, like a gray straight line, heading straight towards Grande's backyard - the 'General', with fresh blood on his lips, took a detour and temporarily hid in the warehouse. But Zach still didn't forget to lift the pocket watch in his hand and whispered, "It's still too slow."
"Is there anything to eat?" Caesar, who rushed out of the car, asked Zach and went directly to the back porch and entered the stairwell with a familiar approach.
Zach only had time to give Blake, who was following him out of the car, a questioning expression before Caesar inside shouted, "Uh, why did it become like this? Where is the door to the office over here? Have you decorated it?"
"Caesar?" Alice's voice appeared from the kitchen, "Come and try my new pastry!"
There was no sound inside.
"So, you guys are really friends." Blake frowned and walked onto the back porch, facing Zach, with Jackson floating behind him. Blake's expression could be considered worried. Maybe he felt that a child should not interact with Grande.
Zach smiled and waved his hand, "He was Anthony's son for a while." This was an explanation.
"He..." Blake pursed his lips, "Do you know that you..."
"Know."
"It's too young, don't you think?" Blake asked tentatively. It's really not his turn to judge who Grande's secret is revealed to, but hey, this is just a simple adult sense of responsibility...
Zach raised his eyebrows, patted the seat next to him, and looked at Blake with a smile, "Are you talking about him (Caesar), or are you talking about Laura and the others?"
Blake sighed, being seen through. When the third-generation West End Five knew Grande's secret, remember, in order to reassure these children, Zach also told several people who also knew Grande's secret, including those who were considered friends of Zach , while Blake, the third generation in the West End.
Blake sat down next to Zach and glanced at Jackson, who had already discovered Ryan. The two alien souls floated together and started a friendly exchange, ignoring them.
"You, um, do you really think it's necessary to tell Laura and the others..." Blake's tone was full of uncertainty.
"Someone among them has talked to me about this," Zach said, looking interested. "Then you should know the situation at that time. I need to save them."
"Falken's siblings asked once and wanted to say hello to Jackson." Blake pursed his lips and thought for a while, "Then he said nothing more. They are keeping your Grande's secret very seriously. .”
"That's good." Zach smiled and nodded, "Haha, I still have to ask, why did you come here with Caesar?"
"The mayor invited Ethera to dinner. I sent Caesar home." Blake tugged at the corner of his mouth, hesitating whether to tell Zach Ming something.
Zach was not curious. Because Zach, who was paying attention to the radio, had already learned about Herman's departure from Barton from the local news he heard when changing channels. What's interesting is that before the old guy left, he also summoned a bunch of reporters. The whole process of him going to meet the mayor in person to deliver something (two pieces of materials in the previous chapter) was shown under the media's attention.
So Zach wasn't too curious about the reason for Anthony's dinner with Ethera, because he knew. Remember, after the Herman factory exploded, Herman, who came to Grande drunk, revealed the whole truth under Zach's charming eyes. Mayor Anthony began to pay attention to the relationship between Acerra and the Hermann factory, or it was the clue given by Zach.
"Anthony can relax for a few days." Zach concluded this, in front of Blake, the public relations officer of the mayor's office, "In the Vincent incident in prison, Anthony lost to Aisela. Herman Factory incident, Anthony won.”
Of course, this dinner was Anthony's show off to Ethera.
Blake glanced at Zach. There was no need to ask. He already understood that Zach knew the truth about the factory explosion. He shook his head, "I still don't dare to tell you. Aisela would do such a thing. Herman was once How dare she...explode..." Barton's financial backbone?"
Zach glanced sideways at Blake. There is a slight deviation here. It was not Eisela who blew up the factory, it was Herman. Among all the truth that Zach knew from Herman, in addition to what could be revealed by the two materials sent to the mayor, there was also a piece of truth about the explosion.
Herman has discovered that Acerra is secretly sabotaging the factory and trying to lower the acquisition price by using loss discounts. At the same time, all parties in Barton's upper management began to pay attention to Hermann's intention to sell the factory, and pressure began to pile up on Hermann.
Herman also understood one thing. Even without Grande's intervention, the news of his selling the factory would have been deliberately released by Eisela. Create pressure and provide justification for loss discounts.
So Herman did something that looked cool but was actually a life-and-death act. He refused to sell it. He personally blew up the factory that represented everything about 'Herman', sending a signal to Eisela - 'I won't accompany you. played'.
At this time, it seems that Herman has not informed the mayor of this final truth. There's no need to say it to Zach, right? Everyone is gone, so why bother.
So, our vampire withdrew his gaze and said, "Yes, Aesela is such an opponent, and Anthony needs our help." Yes, Zach is taking the opportunity to win over people.
Blake nodded, and then suddenly changed the subject, "I have a week's vacation. I understand what the mayor means. He wants me to go back to Stone Manor and inform my family about the Hermann Factory Incident." He paused, "Herman gave us two pieces of material before he left. Although the media knew about this act, they didn't know what was in it. There should be people from Patton's parties who are curious, but these contents are too... serious, not It’s appropriate to make it public, and I need the family’s help to discuss how to deal with these materials.”
Zach raised his eyebrows, "Are you on vacation? Haha, that's fine." Zach squinted his eyes and continued without any malice, "I've been wanting to ask, I heard that you live in the North District and found an apartment by yourself. Why? ?Are you going to go back to the manor to live for a while during this vacation?"
Blake looked uneasy, "Well, well. I don't live in the manor anymore. One, it's more convenient to be alone..."
Caesar came out, stroking the corners of his mouth with a satisfied look, "Find someone to accompany me to the cemetery. I want to see my biological father." He gave the order directly.
"Great Dane." Zach patted the skinchanger lying next to his feet. He and Blake were not finished talking and didn't want to be interrupted.
"I said I want a 'person'." Caesar emphasized.
"Then go find Hank." Zach smiled and waved.
Caesar curled his lips, waved to the Great Dane, and left.
"Caesar is an interesting guy." Jackson, floating in the backyard, waved to Ryan, "Let's go too."
"I can't leave Grande's range." Ryan crossed his arms and tugged at the corners of his mouth.
"Why? Are you, uh, still an Earthbinder?"
"Yes." Ryan replied unhappily.
Jackson turned his head, dropped Ryan, and floated behind Caesar. The 'friendship' between different races of souls is really weak...
After watching Caesar and the others leave, Blake spoke first, "Jackson, um, can I ask you a favor?"
"What?" Zach was a little curious.
"Can I let him stay in Grande for a while? Let him be here when I return to the manor."
Zach raised an eyebrow. He already knew some uneasy things about Blake and Jackson's relationship. Blake always seems to deliberately leave Jackson alone at some point, and Jackson has more than once expressed the idea that Blake is boring. This is not in line with the original intention of a 'companion' who knows the world together.
Remember, when Jackson returned to Bishop Manor, he found that his mother Shel had become a vicious spirit because Blake had sent Jackson away to act alone.
"Why?" Zach stopped smiling, "Don't you want Jackson to follow you again?"
"No, it's not..." First he shook his head, then nodded, "I..." Finally, he frowned, "There are just some things that I don't want him to have access to."
"For example?" Zach felt it was necessary to clarify that this companionship was initiated by him. Before any irreparable mistakes occurred, if it needed to be ended, Zach also wanted him to complete it.
"I..." Blake seemed to be very hesitant. Finally, he made up his mind, "I was actually kicked out of my family. I was kicked out very early. Since the last time, Mrs. Quinn's banquet, I tried to communicate with the Barton Daily News. After the exchange with the head of the advertising department…”
Zach frowned, and he remembered that at that banquet, Zach was also tasked with keeping an eye on Blake and preventing him from talking nonsense. The reason why Blake is trying to communicate with these people is that his project is a project that allows niche groups like him, Jason, and Wes to not be excluded.
"Your family..." Zach pursed his lips, "Do you mind this matter?"
"Very." Blake seemed helpless. "Except for work related to the mayor, my family has cut off all support for me."
Zach understood and looked at Blake helplessly, "Jackson doesn't know you are..." Zach curled his lips and said in a calmer way, "You like men."
Blake nodded, a little irritated, "I don't know what to say! So as long as I come into contact with someone who knows, I will find a way to get rid of him! I don't dare to show any signs... "
No wonder Jackson finds Blake's life boring.
Zach was helpless and looked at Blake with a smile on his face, "But you told Laura, Jackson, does it make any difference?" Zach was inexplicably distracted, and Laura seemed to know many secrets...
"Jackson..." Blake frowned, "Lola still has friends, family, and an environment where she can relax and try to understand. Jackson is gone. I am the only person around him, a role model, a friend, whatever. I think. I don’t know if he, who is about to understand the world in a hurry, still has the ability to digest these things. There are too many things to understand, for a child like him. I, at least now, can’t... "
Uh, adult responsibility. (.)