The sound of the glass breaking suddenly attracted everyone's attention.
Ross and Sante turned their heads when they heard the sound, the hands on the female companion's body froze, and they turned into two stone statues in shock: "..."
Are they dazzled? !
The hall, which was noisy and noisy just now, was silent for a moment, only the sound of everyone's breathing remained.
If Carlos appeared at Ji Ling's coming-of-age ceremony banquet, although it was unexpected, everyone could barely accept it, but Carlos appeared today in this vulgar entertainment place where only dudes like them come... They couldn't understand, really It's too out of place.
Ji Ling also couldn't understand. He opened his eyes wide in a daze, and looked at the man who suddenly appeared in disbelief.
He really couldn't lie to himself that this was a chance encounter.
Carlos tidied up his cuffs gracefully, lowered his eyes, looked down at Nie Tianqi from above, raised his thin lips and made a low voice: "You are not leaving, are you waiting for me to ask you to leave?"
The voice was so plain that it seemed gentle, but Nie Tianqi only felt a chill piercing through his heart. The next moment, he stood up from Ji Ling's side and said tremblingly, "I, I'm leaving now!"
As he said that, he rushed out without looking back, staggering on his feet, and didn't even dare to say a word to beg for mercy!
Only Ji Ling was left with a hurried back...
Ji Ling: "..."
Seeing Nie Tianqi leave, Carlos looked around and frowned slightly.
In fact, as soon as Ji Ling went out, he got the news. His young man is so beautiful and alluring, he doesn't know how many people should covet him, and the chaotic private life of the nobles makes him even more worried, worried that the young man will be touched by others... After thinking about it, he decided to come here in person.
I didn't expect to see such a scene. The boy of the Nie family is really audacious. He dared to use such a despicable method against his young man. I'm afraid he was impatient.
And in the previous life, he neglected to take care of him, and he didn't know if the boy was bullied and possessed by others before he knew it
Thinking of this, Carlos was furious, but looking back at Ji Ling's shocked and confused appearance, he suddenly realized that his expression might scare him, and quickly covered up the cold look in his eyes.
After a pause, Carlos slowly showed a gentle and doting smile, raised his hand and gently brushed the soft hair on Ji Ling's forehead, and said jokingly, "What? Surprised to see me?"
Ji Ling: "..." Not only was it an accident, I was also very scared! I'm terrified when you laugh...
As for Ross and the others, they can only shiver beside them at this moment, trying to reduce their sense of existence as much as possible.
They came here to have fun, but now they regret it. They don't know what kind of misfortune they have suffered. They can meet this kind of boss when they go out to drink flowers and wine. They are more restrained and oppressive than their own father. Grand Duke Los is much more terrifying than their father...
In the entire empire, who doesn't know that Grand Duke Carlos is an existence that must not be offended? Hidden under its elegant surface is a terrifying cruelty that makes countless people tremble...
Ji Ling was silent for a while, but still bit the bullet and said, "Are you here for something?"
Carlos stared at him gently, and said, "It's late, I'll take you home."
His tone was flat, as if he had always gotten along with Ji Ling like this, and he didn't realize how amazing his words were!
Ji Ling: "!!!"
Are we familiar? I'll call you uncle, do you really think you are my uncle
That's polite, understand
As soon as Carlos said this, everyone's eyes on Ji Ling changed, they were both envious and complicated. They didn't expect Ji Ling to be so favored by Grand Duke Carlos.
Now it seems... Carlos has a very close relationship with the Ji family, and Carlos even came to pick Ji Ling home in person. Such pampering, even his own juniors can't get this kind of treatment!
Everyone's minds are constantly changing. It seems that in the future, they should be more cautious when dealing with Ji Ling. Nie Tianqi's lesson from the past must not be violated!
Ji Ling recovered after being shocked. At first, he thought that Carlos might have lost his mind, but soon realized that this was probably Carlos' conspiracy!
He first pretended to be familiar with himself, and then showed his favor in public, just to make everyone misunderstand that the Ji family and him were on the same boat, creating a fait accompli, which made him unable to argue... This trick is really too insidious and despicable !
It's what he did!
it is good…
Don't you want to pretend to be an amiable elder? I'd like to see how long you can pretend. Don't think I don't know, you despise my kind of dude the most.
Ji Ling originally wanted to go home, but he turned his eyes and refused willfully, "But I don't want to go back yet."
Everyone gasped, someone dared to reject Carlos!
Ross's hands couldn't help shaking. Although he was used to Ji Ling's waywardness, today was the first time he felt worried about Ji Ling's waywardness. Brother dei, can you check the person before you refuse...
Ji Ling did not receive Ross's brain waves at all.
After he finished speaking, he looked at Carlos, and waited for him to leave with an expression of displeasure. After waiting for a long time, Carlos did not show any displeasure, but sighed helplessly: "You..."
Then he raised his hand and touched Ji Ling's head, as if touching some kind of cute little animal, sat down beside him naturally, and said with a smile, "Then I'll stay with you."
Ji Ling: "???"
Ross, Santer: "!!!"
Why don't you play your cards according to the routine
Ji Ling was a little dumbfounded. Seeing that Carlos really planned to stay with him like this, he couldn't help but trembled in his heart. What's the matter
But just give up like this? That must not work!
With Carlos like this, Ji Ling became more frustrated and courageous, and was about to tear off Carlos's hypocritical mask, and said coquettishly, "But everyone can't let you go here, I can go back by myself later... And why did you scare Nie Tianqi away, he is my good friend! You went too far just now."
As soon as the words fell, I saw Carlos' always gentle eyes suddenly turned cold, and the temperature around him dropped instantly!
Ji Ling was taken aback, but quickly raised his head and looked stubbornly into Carlos' eyes.
Hmph, I thought you were good at pretending, but you can't help it so soon!
Carlos pursed his thin lips, and the anger he had finally suppressed resurfaced again. If he hadn't stopped Nie Tianqi just now, do you know what would have happened afterwards? But now you are blaming me for driving him away, so... even if something happens, you don't care, do you
He lowered his eyes slightly, looking at the boy's face, just like the one in his memory, vivid and innocent...
And it's been a long time, and he hasn't seen him so flamboyant. Carlos's heart seems to be filled with a little bit of softness, and nostalgia appears in his eyes.
No, Ji Ling doesn't know anything, he just doesn't know how to guard against others, he doesn't know how dangerous those who approach him are, how they are calculating him, and may even hurt him...
Just as he always believed in himself, he never doubted that he might hurt him.
It was never him who was wrong, but those people with ulterior motives.
Including the ruthless and cold self who used to be.
The coldness in Carlos' eyes slowly dissipated, he looked around, and asked lightly: "I am here, do you feel uncomfortable?"
Rhodes, Santer: "..."
After a moment of silence, enthusiastic voices suddenly sounded one after another in the hall.
"How could it be!"
"We're all happy to have you here."
"Lord Carlos, my father often told me that you are the person he admires the most."
"It's an honor to meet you!"
"Please enjoy your time comfortably and don't mind us."
"Your presence makes this place flourish."
Carlos just turned around, looked down at Ji Ling, and smiled: "Look, I won't let everyone be restrained here."
Ji Ling: "..."
Okay, you are ruthless, you must wait for me here today, right? Then I'll let you wait enough. Speaking of which, is he the first person to make the big villain Carlos wait
It's exciting to think about it.
Ji Ling's stubbornness also came up. Because of the spice, his brain was a little excited. He simply ignored Carlos and turned to Ross and said, "Come on, let's continue drinking!"
Ross glanced at Carlos quietly out of the corner of his eyes, and didn't dare to look any more, holding back his trembling hands, he clinked a glass with Ji Ling.
Ji Ling drank the fruit wine in one gulp!
Speaking of which, the wine here tastes really good, with the sweetness of fruit in the mellow aroma, which is his favorite taste. After the so-called fine wine on the earth, even if you drink it, you won't feel uncomfortable, it's like fine wine.
good!
So Ji Ling filled another glass for himself.
Seeing Ji Ling drinking glass after glass, Ross nervously wanted to snatch his glass away, but because Carlos was at the side, he was so scared that he didn't dare to move, and could only show an anxious look. He forgot to tell Ji Ling... Although the wine tastes like fruit juice, the alcohol content is quite high.
If Ji Ling gets drunk and plays crazy in front of Grand Duke Carlos later, Ross thinks of this, and feels that he may not die today...
It was miserable.
Really miserable.
Speaking of which, why did he have this party today
There is really no turning back in life.
Ji Ling doesn't care what Ross thinks. No matter how vicious Carlos is, since he has already acted like this, it is impossible to do something to him now, because that is tantamount to a complete break with Ji Ting. Although his father's status is slightly inferior to Carlos, but he also has a very high status in the empire. When Jing Sui, the great enemy, is still there, it is not worthwhile to offend him.
Carlos does things without any emotion, and only weighs the pros and cons.
Kill yourself for such a trivial matter? Ji Ling thinks he won't do such a thing without any benefit. Although it seems that he is desperate now, at least he is safe at the moment, and he is an existence that can read the file and start over!
Thinking of Ji Ling like this, coupled with his drunkenness, he became even more fearless!
Carlos sat beside Ji Ling, watching him drink cup after cup, a faint blush gradually appeared on his face, but his water-blue eyes became brighter, as if a small cluster of flames were burning in the ice flames, So dazzling.
The boy is different from anyone else, his flamboyance seems to be innate in his bones.
A strange color gradually appeared in Carlos' eyes. Seeing that Ji Ling had drunk too much, he finally raised his hand to cover Ji Ling's wine glass, and said in a low and hoarse voice, "You are drunk."
But drunk people often feel that they are not drunk.
Ji Ling glared at Carlos, the corners of his eyes were slightly red, and said loudly, "I didn't, let go!"
Carlos looked at him deeply.
Seeing that he refused to let go, Ji Ling pushed him unhappily, but suddenly a strong hand grabbed his wrist, and then he was pulled into a broad and firm embrace, and he let out an exclamation in astonishment. .
Carlos put one hand on the boy's shoulders, lowered his head slightly, and whispered in his ear, "Don't drink."
The scorching breath fell on the side of the ear, Ji Ling twisted uncomfortably, and said sullenly while struggling: "Why do you control me, let go, I will continue to drink!"
Carlos remained expressionless, looked up at Ross and the others, and said calmly, "He's drunk, I'll send him back first."
Ross and the others were terrified and flattered. They didn't expect Carlos to talk to them. How could they dare to say more? They nodded repeatedly: "Okay, okay, I'm sorry to trouble you!"
Carlos nodded slightly, then looked down at the restless little guy in his arms like a kitten with teeth and claws, the smile flashed in his eyes, and he stretched out his hand and hugged him horizontally.
Ji Ling was dizzy for a while, bumped his head against Carlos's neck, rubbed his nose, only to realize that Carlos actually hugged him, who said he was leaving? He hasn't revealed the true face of this old bastard yet! So he yelled, "What are you doing?!"
But Carlos ignored it at all, and strode out with Ji Ling in his arms.
He got into the hover car and commanded the artificial intelligence: "Go back."
Ji Ling was unwilling to settle down all the way, waving his fingernails and brushed Carlos' cheek inadvertently, and then froze in shock... Although he was drunk, he instinctively felt that something was wrong, so he was shocked.
Carlos's jaw hurt slightly, he lowered his head, and met the young man's blank eyes.
Ji Ling stared at him blankly, subconsciously said what was in his heart: "Aren't you angry?"
Carlos looked at him with a smile, and said calmly, "Why should I be angry? You didn't do anything wrong."
Ji Ling's eyes were glazed over, and he scratched his paw after making such a fuss all night. Does this mean that he did nothing wrong? Was Carlos such a good-tempered person? Why is it different from his memory...
He wanted to think about it more, but he was really drunk and tired, and his eyelids began to fight involuntarily.
Seeing this, Carlos folded his arms slightly, allowing Ji Ling to lean more comfortably in his arms, with a doting smile on his lips, and said softly, "Sleep, I'll take you home."
This deep and magnetic voice fell into Ji Ling's ears. It was obviously coming from a terrible villain, but it seemed to have some kind of magical power, and a reassuring deep sleepiness hit him. He might be really drunk today.
Ji Ling couldn't restrain his drowsiness anymore, leaned against Carlos' arms, and soon fell asleep.
Carlos stared at the boy's handsome side face, his slender eyelashes cast a faint shadow under his eyes, quietly like a sleeping angel.
Such beauty made him unable to help but recall the last appearance of a young man in his previous life.
In the last life, the young man who lost everything was exiled to that remote and remote planet, and was not allowed to appear on the Emperor Star again. He lost all the noble glory that originally belonged to him, and stayed alone in that place where no one cared about him.
Pale, melancholy, fragile... He was no longer as flamboyant as before. He tried his best to love that person, but in the end he only ended up in such an ending. No one cares, and there is such an abandoned child, facing despair alone.
But even so, the setbacks did not obliterate the last clear beauty in his eyes.
After being ruthlessly betrayed by myself and hurt by the one she loves...
Still with expectant eyes, he asked him cautiously: They lied to me, so you wouldn't treat me like that, right? Uncle Carlos.
Maybe it's not that he refuses to recognize the reality, only hope is the last strength to support him.
And I failed him.
The pain in Carlos' eyes gradually emerged.
It was probably from that moment that he finally began to regret what he had done, regret his indifference... because he couldn't calmly look into those clear and bright eyes and give him an affirmative answer.
That shouldn't be your ending, today's worry-free happiness... should be what you used to be, and I hope you can continue like this forever.
These beautiful eyes no longer have the resentment, jealousy, pain, and despair of the previous life.
This time, I will not allow anyone to hurt you.
Carlos's eyes showed a gloomy and firm determination, like a deep and dark starry sky, swallowing everything silently. He stared down at the young man's face, and for the first time, a strange longing surged up in his heart... longing to be stared at by him with more blazing eyes, longing for him to be closer to him.
Not satisfied with just being an admired elder.
Carlos' Adam's apple twitched, and after a long time, he lowered his head and gently pressed a restrained kiss on Ji Ling's forehead.
In this life, you will only belong to me.
... ... ...
The next day Ji Ling woke up in a daze, thinking that it is indeed a good wine, and he won’t have a headache the next day after drinking so much... In fact, he seldom gets drunk, if it wasn’t for stimulating Carlos last night, he wouldn’t So indulgent that I can't even remember what happened afterwards.
But after making such a fuss all night, it should be effective, right
Ji Ling asked the system expectantly: [Did Carlos get angry after yesterday?]
The system fell into an eerie silence.
Ji Ling was puzzled: [What's wrong with you? Is he angry? Is this a difficult question to answer?]
System: [No.]
Ji Ling was shocked: [You're not angry like this?]This is illogical. The whole book describes how insidious, cruel and terrifying the villain Carlos is. It has never been said that he has such a patient side! Is it necessary to do this to yourself
The system said in a heavy tone: [Yes.]
Ji Ling was in a trance, and asked again: [Then why did I come back last night?]
System: [He sent it.]
Ji Ling: […]
The system thought, you scratched his paw yesterday when you were drunk, but in case you are afraid, I was considerate and didn't say anything.
When Ji Ling learned that his plan failed yesterday, Carlos was not only not angry, but even sent him back. He just felt that he was in a trance, and he didn't expect... he actually had such a side of bearing humiliation!
I actually underestimated him!
Turning on the communicator, Ji Ling saw Ross's message, and asked him carefully if he was okay.
Ji Ling turned off the communicator blankly, no good, I am not good at all!
It's not good all over!
... ... ...
After something like this happened, Ji Ling was even less in the mood to go out to play.
Recently, Carlos is really abnormal. Although he thinks that it is impossible for him to appear again, Ji Ling does not want to take any risks. Another such adventure is not conducive to the healthy growth of his weak heart.
Originally, he was worried about how he would refuse when others invited him again, but during this period of time, everyone seemed to have tacitly agreed not to ask him out again, and even Ross seemed restless.
Ji Ling was not used to it at first, but soon realized that Carlos' appearance not only frightened himself, but also frightened others! So that no one dared to ask him to go out to play.
It's not all good to think about it this way...
Ji Ling was in a complicated mood.
He stayed at home like this, and finally got his wish to live the life of a dead house, while counting the days until Ning Yu came back.
The only thing that makes Ji Ling feel that there is a fly in the ointment is...
Although Carlos no longer appeared in front of him, he never let go of any opportunity to show his presence in front of him, sending various gadgets to his home every three days.
Beautiful jewelry, delicious snacks, exquisite clothes and more...
They are all special products from different galaxies in the universe. Although these things are not as valuable as the blue starfish, they are time-consuming and labor-intensive. It feels like riding a red dust concubine, which shows that they are very hardworking.
Not to mention... at least he still likes the food.
Sitting at home, one can eat food from all over the universe, and it doesn’t look bad. True foodies never refuse food.
The system expressed helplessness: [You seem very relieved?]
Ji Ling threw a fruit into his mouth: [Why don't you worry? His purpose is to trick me! Win over my father! It is impossible to send me poisonous food, that is not worth the candle.]
The system is speechless.
Ji Ling ate very happily, and whenever he was satisfied and happy by the food, he would feel a sense of emotion.
If he hadn't possessed the perspective of God, and had done another mission, and had already seen through the true face of this big villain, he might have believed that he was sincere.
Tut tut, don't eat for nothing.
You won't be able to eat these when you get home.
... ... ...
Time passed day by day, and seeing that the day when Ning Yu came back was getting closer, Ji Ling had the illusion that the holiday was coming to an end.
That night, he was lying on the tree watching the stars again, and suddenly he saw the brightly lit banquet hall in the distance, and there was a faint noise coming from him. After thinking about it, he suddenly remembered something.
Just today, another important supporting role came back, that is the speaker Wen Yan who will be powerful in the empire in the future.
In this book, Ning Yu, who is also an evolutionary of civilian origin, shines in the army, while Wen Yan, a spiritual evolutionary, chooses the path of politics.
Every commoner who entered the Emperor Star through their own evolutionary strength is very good, but no matter how good they are among the commoners, once they enter the Emperor Star and face many nobles, they are like mortals who have broken into the fairy world, being discriminated against and unable to move forward.
Therefore, in order to gain backing, they usually choose to join different factions and become the subordinates or vassals of a certain nobleman... In order to maintain the stability of their rule, the nobles will not completely block the path of promotion for commoners, but will evolve these commoners Those who were brought into their own ranks gradually assimilated into part of the imperial nobility.
However, although they were accepted on the surface, the sense of superiority engraved in their bones could not be erased. In the eyes of the nobles, these commoners were still inferior races.
The inferior label in their blood will not disappear because of their strength.
What Wen Yan faced was this difficult situation. After he became an evolutionary, he was brought under the command of the Ji family, and then he was sent to the territory of the Ji family to become a planet lord. He came back a few years later and entered the parliament as a commoner. , became an ordinary MP.
Usually for a commoner, reaching this step is almost the end.
But not for Wenyan.
Because Ji Ling knew that in the next general election, Wen Yan would unstoppably defeat all opponents who underestimated him with an unexpected gesture, and become the first civilian speaker in history!
And firmly stood his position.
Ji Ling looked at the lights in the distance, and jumped down from the tree after a moment of silence. Although he was somewhat jealous of this person's scheming and didn't want to get too close to him, there was still a plot that needed to be played by himself.
Because there is such a plot description in the original book: the general idea is that Wen Yan endured dormancy before being elected as the speaker, and easily gained the trust of the young master of the Ji family, and used the power of the Ji family to gain more voice for himself step by step to achieve his goal. Purpose. To put it simply, while using you, he despises you at the same time, completely treating the young master of the Ji family as a fool.
Having said that, the 'arrogant and stupid' young master Ji Ling came to the banquet hall dedicatedly.
The door was open, and there were well-dressed men and women coming and going, some of them were subordinates of his father Ji Ting, and some were nobles who were inextricably related to the Ji family. Father would hold such banquets occasionally to give everyone a A platform for communicating feelings can be regarded as some kind of routine political activity.
Generally speaking, Ji Ling would not participate in this kind of banquet. His personality is pure love, he can't let go of anything except Jing Sui, and never participates in these intricate things. It should be a coincidence that he appeared today.
Ji Ling walked to the corner following the memory of the previous life, and sure enough, he saw the tall and handsome man.
The man's long silver hair was meticulously tied behind his head and fell on his back. He had a handsome face, but his slightly narrow eyes gave his appearance a hint of femininity. The dark eyes were bottomless, as if they never Show any excess emotions, always smile, neither humble nor overbearing calm, people can not see through his mind.
Judging from the appearance alone, Wen Yan is not inferior to any imperial nobles at all, and even worse.
For example, now, in the face of other people's making things difficult and bullying, he still has no emotion on his face, and just looks at the other person lightly.
Lord Richard looked at Wen Yan's calm dark eyes. Although the man didn't say a word, he felt an inexplicable feeling of being contemptuous, which made him furious!
It's just unreasonable for them to be treated like this by a lowly commoner, even though they are high-ranking nobles.
Lord Richard looked at Wen Yan coldly, and said in a strange way: "Yo, I've already said that I can't get through here, I think you should go back."
Wen Yan said lightly: "Please step aside, I have something to ask to see the Duke."
Lord Richard sneered, "My lord is very busy, so I don't necessarily have time to see you. You can enter the parliament just to show off to those stupid pariahs. Just because of your status, you really think that your lord will Reuse you?"
These words are very harsh, but Wen Yan is still calm, and there is no anger or other emotions in his dark eyes.
Lord Richard was finally completely irritated, and said viciously: "As a dirty pariah, one should have a bit of self-knowledge of a pariah, don't think that becoming a member of parliament is one of us, get out of here immediately , understand?"
When Ji Ling came to him, he happened to see this scene, heh...
Even without the plot of the original book, he still can't understand such behavior!
Ji Ling casually picked up a glass of wine beside him, and poured it directly on Lord Richard's face. He stepped up and stood between the two of them, keeping Wen Yan behind him, then raised his brows contemptuously, and looked at Lord Richard. Lord Richard raised his voice slightly, "What are you who dares to embarrass me?"
"It's you who should get out of here." Ji Ling said coldly.