“…… I'll go back first. Edith was clearly not going to get involved in the reception, and it was already her limit to come to the auction.

Lan Li was not surprised, and bowed his head slightly, "I'll let Nathan escort you back." ”

"No need. I can myself. Edith didn't think about it, and just waved her hand and refused.

As is customary, Lan Li does not say much, they are both adults, and they are independent individuals with the capacity to act, and there is no need to force each other to act in their own way: they rarely interfere with each other's decisions, or rather, they strictly maintain the boundaries between them.

However, today Lan Li was a little abnormal, he didn't agree, but he didn't object, just looked at Edith quietly, his expression was extremely focused.

Edith rolled her eyes and said impatiently, "Don't pity me. I don't need to. But as soon as the words were spoken, Edith realized that she was impulsive and irritable, like a powder keg, and she had to close her eyes, then take a deep breath to adjust her state, and then continued, "I mean, you don't need to sympathize with me, you don't need to worry, I know how to get here, and I know how to leave." I entered the auction without an invitation, and I now have the ability to deal with the problem independently, you just have to let it go. ”

"It's just proof that you're smarter than George and Elizabeth. Lan Li still had time to joke at this point, apparently Edith had entered the Garrick Club through Arthur, which was not a difficult puzzle to guess, and if the Hall couple were looking for Arthur today, it would have been much easier.

Edith was also a little helpless, endured and endured, but after all, she still didn't hold back, and the smile on the corner of her mouth rose, but she also noticed that Lan Li's gaze still did not flinch or hesitate, and always looked at herself unswervingly, she let out a breath, "You won't give up, will you?"

"I'm just offering a simpler solution. Lan Li was noncommittal.

Edith grinded her teeth viciously, "I don't like this version of you...... It's so mother-in-law, I still prefer that cold-blooded version, can you switch back?"

Lan Li's eyebrows raised slightly, "Don't take an inch." "Switch back now, as you wish.

Edith couldn't help but grin, only felt a toothache, but didn't say anything, ran away as soon as she slipped away, and her mouth was still babbling, "Nathan Nathan Nathan Nathan ......"

In the end, only Lan Li and Eton were left, and Lan Li took the initiative to say hello, "Let's go, we still have a drinking party waiting for us." ”

……

The reception was also held at the Carrick Club, with waiters guiding guests at forks in the road from the drama hall on the first floor to the banquet hall on the second floor, on the one hand, to avoid getting lost, and on the other hand, to avoid wandering around – otherwise it would be rude to intrude into the privacy of the club members.

Entering the ballroom on the second floor, you can immediately feel the luxury and comfort of aristocratic life - in the Victorian style, crystal chandeliers and Persian carpets make the whole space feel luxurious, warm colors fill the air with warmth, the narrow corridor at the entrance is large enough for a car to pass through, the left wing is a spacious lounge that allows guests to escape from the banquet for a short time, and the right wing is a smoking room and a lavatory.

A small hall is accessible through the corridor, which is usually a "booth area" with four sets of sofas, where guests can sit down and chat in a relaxed manner when they are tired of socializing in the banquet hall, and there is a cocktail bar next to it, and today, a buffet table is propped up next to the bar - mainly because most of the guests do not have the time or opportunity to have lunch, so Alexander made this arrangement.

However, although the guests did not have the opportunity to enjoy lunch, the guests gathered in the small hall at this time were also in the minority: it was not a good sight to eat in public, especially to the aristocracy, who insisted that the meal must be eaten at the table, standing or walking in the non-table area, which was very, very rude, and even at the banquet, the food had to be made into small pieces, which could easily be put in the mouth, so that the sauce did not get on the lips, and it was elegant, and it was only a snack, not a meal。

"You can't eat without a table", this somewhat outdated, morbid but extremely stubborn dining etiquette has spread from the aristocracy to the upper class, and it has not changed to this day - the luncheons and parties of Hollywood's major award ceremonies, including the Oscars.

Otherwise, most of the guests do not want to be seen by others in the embarrassment of stuffing their mouths full of food, and they are not hungry for a meal, so after the party, the guests will go to eat on their own, and there is no need to eat in the presence of other guests.

After passing through the small hall, you can officially enter the banquet hall, and the busy scene of fragrant clothes and sideburns, staggered and staggered, and pushing cups and changing lamps comes to your face.

As soon as Lan Li appeared on the stage, he immediately became the focus of the audience.

But unlike Oscar night, the guests were all on the move, because they were all waiting - to avoid revealing their impatience, to avoid exposing their flattery, to avoid revealing their superficial stupidity...... Everyone is being patient, patiently waiting for the opportunity to appear, instead of Lan Li just appearing and can't wait to send it to the door, it would be really too impatient, and there is no restraint at all.

So, the first to catch up was Matthew.

Then, after a short wait, the lawyer who was familiar with Matthew took the initiative to come over, "Hey, Matthew, this is the special guest who shines in the audience today, how about it, would you like to introduce me?" Or, "Matthew, how come I have never heard you talk about His Excellency Lan Li?" and so on, to open the situation in this way, or to wait for Andre and Eton to match up as introductions, and then the atmosphere gradually became lively.

"Should we go up now?"

"Don't! You look too reckless!"

"But now is the perfect time and we know Norman so we don't get obtrusive. ”

"That would make us look very! and very stupid! He saw us, smiled, smiled and nodded. Is my hair messed up? Jesus Christ! I should go to the bathroom! God, now is the chance, up, David, let's go up now, keep smiling!"

Lan Li looked at the Beckhams who were walking towards him, and showed a polite smile, and Matthew, who was standing next to him, said in a low voice, "Be careful, they can't handle it." ”

"Relax, they're not much different from those in Hollywood, they're just too eager and too aggressive. Lan Li also replied in a bass tone with a smile on his face.

David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, since Lan Li appeared, their eyes have always been around Lan Li, their attention has never left, waiting for the opportunity to come forward to say hello, even if the scene is endless, their eyes have never left.

It's not hard to see why.

Lan Li is an actor who shares a common theme with Victoria, a former singer and now a designer, and David who is a former football player and now a socialite, and they can easily find words with Lan Li - just like the countless Hollywood actor friends they have made.

But the point is that those Hollywood celebrities are not really upper-class people, and only Lan Li, who is from a hereditary aristocracy, can be regarded as worthy of the name. Over the years, the Beckhams have also tried to open up the situation by befriending some top actors, such as Benedict Cumberbatch, such as Eddie Redmayne, but unfortunately, none of them can lead them into the real upper class, and Lan Li, obviously different, he is undoubtedly the best window to the upper class of the entertainment industry, the undisputed perfect choice.

At the end of the day, the Beckhams and Harvey Weinstein have the same calculations, but the methods and approaches may be different.

But to put it a step further, people go to higher places, and water flows to lower places, which is also the goal of everyone. There weren't many freaks like Lan Li in the first place. The goal of aspiring to success and embracing happiness is the same, but the differences in the methods and means to achieve the goal can distinguish the categories of people.

So, there's nothing to fuss about.

However, after waiting and waiting, observing and observing, the Beckhams did not find an opportunity, but they were "noticed" by Lan Li instead, their eyes collided directly head-on, and they did not pass by, but also greeted with a smile.

David and Victoria were whispering, and Lance and Matthew were whispering, and then the Beckhams were officially standing in front of Alley.

"Hey, Lan Li...... Mr. Lanli, Mr. Hall, Your Excellency, or Master Lanli? Sorry, I'm not sure what to call it correctly. David Beckham was the first to speak, and took the initiative to stretch out his right hand to Lan Li, the iconic duck voice slightly broke the solemn atmosphere, creating a little cheerfulness and relaxation, coupled with that bright and handsome smile, the first impression is indeed eye-catching.

Lan Li glanced at Matthew with the back of his eyes - obviously, for many years after retiring, the Beckhams have been rolling in the upper class of London, although they are still not able to enter the mainstream, but they are already the first tier of celebrities, and there is no problem with social etiquette, at least much better and more comfortable than Harvey Weinstein's Drawing of the Tiger is not a dog.

But Matthew still didn't have much expression.

Lan Li can interpret a deep meaning from Matthew's calm eyes: too enthusiastic, too flattering. This made the smile on the corner of Lan Li's mouth bloom.

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