After diving deep into the water, I slid my hands and feet vigorously, and I could faintly feel the oxygen burning in my chest, and the faint burning heat was like soft flowing water, gurgling and flowing slowly, and suddenly I broke through the water, and my eyes were filled with blue and green, and then the whole world became bright.

That's how Lan Li feels right now.

He fought back eventually.

The corners of his mouth couldn't help but sketch a light smile, and he raised it gently, gently, not because he was happy because he had taken revenge on George and Elizabeth, nor because he was happy because he had fought back against Viscount Bioford, but because he was happy to stand in front of everyone.

"That's who I am. ”

Perhaps, this is the most cheerful and daring time since Lan Li was a human being, he has never expressed himself so frankly, and he has never shown himself so loudly, this was the case in the previous life, and it is the same in this life.

Now that I think about it, in fact, such a move is a bit naïve, just like an adolescent teenager, eager to wantonly and flamboyantly declare the truest thoughts in his heart to the world, childish and stubborn to stick to his dreams, refuse to compromise, refuse to admit defeat, and refuse to compromise. When I grew up and matured, I couldn't help but chuckle when I looked back on the impulses of the year.

And he, when his spiritual age was already over fifty-five years old, felt the rebellion of adolescence for the first time.

Thinking of this, Lan Li didn't regret it at all, there was a hint of ridicule and jokes in his eyes, but he still couldn't hold back after all, and chuckled out loud, fifty-five years old adolescence. He thinks it's funny, no wonder people always say that physical age is not the real age, but spiritual age is the real age, and if you keep a young heart, you can always firmly grasp your own youth.

"You...... Are you proud now?"

There was no need to look back to tell that it was Edith's voice, and Lan Li nodded generously and replied in the affirmative, "Yes." ”

Then you can see Edith and Arthur come to Lan Li's face, their expressions are really intriguing and elusive, especially Lan Li's answer just now, which left a mark in their eyes: obviously, Lan Li didn't expect Lan Li to admit it so bluntly.

That natural demeanor made Edith can't help but sigh her head in affirmation, "Indeed." This is a time to be triumphant. After a slight pause, Edith sighed, "God, sometimes, I'm really jealous of you. ”

Arthur, who was standing next to him, nodded in affirmation before he realized it.

Immediately after, Edith and Arthur both saw Lan Li's smiling eyes and nodded meaningfully, "It's rare." It's a rarity. You/you are jealous of me. ”

"Slip of the tongue. Edith immediately rolled her eyes widely, shook her head again and again in denial, but it was too late.

Lan Li didn't speak, but the shallow smile on the corner of her mouth was enough, which made Edith drop her shoulders in frustration and grind her teeth viciously, "You know, sometimes, you're really annoying, like a demon. No, it should be most of the time. ”

"Does that mean that, at other times, I still have an angelic side?" Lan Li's understated answer, simple but effective, immediately made Edith open her mouth slightly, unable to refute, and finally could only pretend not to hear, arrogantly straightened her neck, and slowly, slowly shifted her gaze.

Arthur was trying to eliminate his presence, pretending that he hadn't expressed envy at all, and that he wasn't interested in their topic at all.

But Lan Li raised his head, glanced at the afterglow of his eyes, and a faint smile slowly seeped out of his eyes, as if he had already seen through the fluctuations and ups and downs in Arthur's heart, just a slight pause, and then moved away, carefully not piercing Arthur's disguise.

Arthur only felt that his arm had been pricked by an embroidery needle, and reflexively raised his right hand, and then realized that it didn't hurt at all - because Lan Li had already looked away, such a large movement instantly became embarrassing, he could only pretend to arrange his hair, raised his hand to adjust his hair, and then put it down in embarrassment.

I thought about it again and again, but Arthur couldn't hold back after all, and took the initiative to speak, "Thank you." ”

Lan Li and Edith looked at each other inexplicably, but Arthur immediately looked away and whispered, "Don't force me to say a second time. I'm already embarrassed and want to jump into the sea right now. ”

"I'm going to Nice next week. Would you like to come along?" Lan Li said.

Arthur and Edith were both slightly stunned. They had never traveled together, or even before.

"Cannes Film Festival?" was Edith the first to react.

Lan Li nodded in affirmation, "Take a vacation by the way." I think you might like it. ”

Arthur is a party goer, the Cannes Film Festival is Europe's biggest vanity fair, and Edith is a photographer who can find her place both for work and relaxation. What's more, the Côte d'Azur is also one of the most famous holiday destinations in Europe.

Neither Edith nor Arthur gave an answer.

But Edith then added, "Tonight, Elph seems to have appeared. ”

Lan Li lifted her chin meaningfully, "But I don't think she'll want to go to my party." ”

"Your Excellency Lan Li!" In the distance, the exclamation came, and then Beatrice could be seen standing on the steps of the banquet hall, and before he could take a step, he could not wait to shout, interrupting the conversation of the three Lan Li, and then the milk swallow rushed all the way to the nest.

Arthur and Edith exchanged glances, and then Arthur said, "We won't bother." ”

The two of them chose to quit with interest.

Before he could take a few steps, Lan Li's voice came from behind him, "If you want to watch the show next time, remember to notify in advance." The seats could be better. ”

"Poof", Edith almost squirted, but she could only pretend not to hear, and Arthur left quickly, almost running away, and at the same time exchanged a look, and the depths of her eyes were all one meaning: Demon, sure enough, Demon!

In front of him, Lan Li ushered in Beatrice.

"Your Excellency. Beatrice's footsteps stood in front of Lan Li, her knees couldn't help but buckle inward, and a touch of girlish greenness appeared on her cheeks, "The performance just now was very exciting, really exciting." Did you know that your performance has a thrilling power that can make every listener feel deeply shocked. God, you were born to belong to the stage. ”

"Thank you. Lan Li replied politely, still gentlemanly.

Beatrice glanced at Lan Li secretly, there were countless words in his mind that he wanted to pour, but he couldn't find a beginning for a while, hesitated and hesitated, and finally gritted his teeth, "Next week, I'm going to have a private party at home, I mean, a real private party, only some good friends come." ”

"Huh. I believe you. Lan Li's eyes flashed slightly, and a warm smile flowed, "Richard promised that this would be a private party, and I'm sure Sir will be able to remember the names and faces of every guest, but the private party I was looking forward to was a little smaller." ”

The joking words eased Beatrice's nervousness a little, and she seemed to be encouraged, and she mustered up the courage to raise her head, and looked at Lan Li brightly, "This is a tea party, and there may be about ten guests, just a few friends discussing some topics about art. I thought you could join us if you happen to be free. ”

After saying that, Beatrice's heart stopped beating, and she looked at Lan Li apprehensively and expectantly.

This is a confession.

Beatrice knew, and so did Lance. A restrained and subtle confession.

Lan Li was slightly stunned, and then showed a smile, "It's my honor to be invited." Regrettably, I was unable to attend. Instead of looking for an excuse, he simply said no, and then he could see the disappointment and sadness in Beatrice's eyes, which could barely be concealed.

Lan Li sighed lightly in his heart, but the smile on his face remained unchanged, "If Your Excellency has time, welcome to the Almeida Theater, we can enjoy the play." In addition to drama, I have heard that His Holiness is interested in painting and both. Perhaps, we can exchange our own book lists. ”

You can't accept a confession, but you can be friends.

This is the deep meaning of Lan Li's words just now, straightforward but tactful and polite. The art of language and the art of etiquette are truly on display here.

Beatrice still couldn't hide her disappointment, but the words that followed made her happy, and she tugged at the corners of her mouth and tried to keep a smile, "Of course, that's the best." I'll be attending the Les Misérables anniversary event for the next time, and next time, I can introduce my book club friends to you and exchange book lists. ”

"It's my pleasure. Lan Li politely bowed her head slightly in agreement.

Looking left and right, Beatrice leaked a trace of uneasiness, after all, there was still no way for her to stay here for a long time, "I saw my friend just now, but I haven't been over to say hello. I'm sorry, I have to go over now, or the next time we meet, she'll probably have to reprimand me strongly. ”

Finding an excuse, Beatrice turned and left. After walking away, she raised her right hand and quietly wiped the warmth from the corner of her eye.

Lan Li watched Beatrice leave, waited for the figure to disappear, and then withdrew his gaze, and then saw Matthew and the others standing not far away, they seemed to have been waiting, and made sure that Beatrice had completely left, and then walked over.

From afar, Andre showed a playful smile, and the mocking voice came with the wind, "It's too bad now, the title of golden bachelor can't be kept." Alas, a new generation replaces the old. ”