Chapter 39: The Circle
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"Of course, especially the show-off playing in the middle makes you look very handsome. Eleanor said with a smile, "Caroline is fascinated. β
"Really?" Li Xu raised his eyebrows when he heard this, and looked around, but he didn't see the familiar figure.
Speaking of which, there will be times when you are low on confidence. Eleanor teased him.
"After all, it's my adult style, I can be imperfect, but I can't make a mistake. Li Xu shrugged his shoulders, "These are my two best songs, but the more you are good at it, the more likely it is to go wrong, isn't it?"
Eleanor didn't speak, and looked at him for a moment before laughing: "It's incredible, you can argue in front of grandpa, and now you're worried about not being able to play the piano in the adult style?"
Can I say that this is the first time in my two lives that I have ever had an adult ceremony? However, it is rare to have a time when you are nervous and calculating, and it feels good.
"I was also forced out, and if I don't want to do anything, I can only be honestly at the mercy of them. Li Xu showed a very fake smile, "I'm not like you, Ellie, you can do whatever you want." β
"Don't be so hypocritical, Add," Eleanor interrupted, "I'm just a ...... Rebellious little girl, and you already have your own business. β
Her expression was a little uncertain: "Or have you begun to transform into your grandfather, my uncle and your father?"
"Well, I apologize. Li Xu raised his hands for the first time.
Eleanor Louise Lee was five years older than Li Xu and was not a reborn, so like many famous children, she had a rebellious period in the second year of secondary school. It's not what I want, I have the power to decide my own life, I'm going to chase freedom balabala or something.
It's not a problem, the big family has a lot of experience in dealing with such children, you see that Bush Jr. was all kinds of debauchery when he was in school, and after graduation, he didn't run for election and enlist in the military as Barbara arranged.
Unfortunately, she was in her early teens when her uncle and aunt died, and she lived in her father's house for a while, then her grandfather's for a while, and then her grandfather's for a while, and finally took turns staying in these three places, so the family was much looser.
In this way, it also prolongs the time of rebellion, and he can't look down on all kinds of arrangements at home, so that after graduating from college, he fell out with his grandfather, went out alone, worked as a waiter in a cafΓ©, the front desk of a large company, and a shopping guide in a clothing store.
Of course, none of this work can be done for long, and even if she falls out, her grandfather will not allow her to do it. Although she wanted to fight, she couldn't find foreign help, and she had been in contact with the upper circles since she was a child, and in the end she could only go to the New York Times as a reporter after the old Edward came forward.
However, although she doesn't like her grandfather very much, and she is a little unapologetic to old Edward, she gets along with Li Xu, and she is also very envious of him for being able to fight for his right to speak since he was 12 years old.
"Don't think about it so much, Ellie, when you have enough experience and want to do something, I can help you get some VC. Li Xu said again at this time.
"I'll think about it. Eleanor smiled faintly and said nothing more.
This attitude makes Li Xu like it very much, if it is Eleanor, who has just graduated from Harvard, even if Li Xu's words are already very tactful, his face will change and he will directly divert the topic, if it is the old Edward, he may even directly push back.
At that time, she was still a little covered in thorns, thinking that what she earned with her own ability was her own, and if she accepted the help of others, it was not her own.
However, after two years of grinding, it seems that there is still growth, and Li Xu hopes that his cousin can help him in the future.
Eleanor inherited her grandmother's appearance, but her hair was a little darker, and her grandmother was a standard blonde with blue eyes. In addition, I studied media in college, and because of the environment in which I grew up, I am also very sensitive to fashion.
Li Xu had mentioned to his father before that he wanted to make a difference in fashion to match the plan of the media group, and if Eleanor could grow up, she would be a suitable candidate in both media and fashion.
After all, bloodline is still a strong hub.
After a few more simple chats, Li Xu immediately said goodbye, after all, this is his birthday party, even if the older generation is received by their parents, their peers still need to greet themselves.
However, there are many embarrassing places in this, the most typical example is that his godfather is Randolph Hirst, the fourth son of William Hirst, born in 1915, and will soon be 65 years old.
Generally speaking, godfathers should find someone who is older and has a good relationship with the paternal side, while the godmother is generally an acquaintance on the maternal side. But their family is a little special, so Li Xu has no godmother, and he has an extra ebony hat in Japan.
Randolph Hearst is only one of the many heirs of the Hearst family, and he has never controlled the power of the family, and when Li Xu was born in 62, his uncle had not passed away, and the old Edward was only in charge of Far Eastern affairs, so it was quite appropriate to ask him to be Li Xu's godfather.
This is actually nothing, the key is that Randolph's youngest child, Victoria, is about the same size as Li Xu, but the eldest child, Catherine, was born in 39, which is not much younger than the old Edward.
Therefore, if his five children stood together, Li Xu was somewhat embarrassed to greet him in the past, but there were many similar ones.
But soon the greater embarrassment came.
"Hey, happy 18th birthday, Eddie. A flirtatious and provocative female voice rang in my ears.
"Thank you, Carlo, it's a pleasure to have you here. Li Xu didn't say a word, turned around and hugged the other party into his arms, and hugged him affectionately, causing a low laugh.
"Add!" the other man couldn't keep his previous attitude, screamed in annoyance, and punched him lightly.
"What's the matter, Carlo?" Although Li Xu looked puzzled, he didn't let go of his hand until a young man about the same age next to him coughed lightly: "Eddie, can you let go of my sister?"
"John, when did you come, I didn't see you just now!" Li Xu immediately let go of the girl in his arms, made a surprised look, and stepped forward to hug the other party.
"I've tried to do it this way, but...... You know, traffic jams. The other party shrugged helplessly.
"It's okay, it's good that you're here. Li Xu laughed and patted his arm, then turned his head to the girl who was sneaking around and wanted to leave: "Where are you going, Carlo?
The girl suddenly stopped, glared at him hatefully, and then smiled: "I see that you and Little John are having a good conversation, and I don't want to disturb you." β
"We haven't started talking yet, sister. The young man spread his hands helplessly and dismantled his sister's stage without hesitation.
There was a burst of laughter, and the girl first stiffened her face, and then she couldn't help laughing.
This young man about the same age as Li Xu was John Fitzgerald Kennedy II, and his sister was naturally Caroline Kennedy.
"Anyway, it's great to have you come to my 18th birthday party, Carol. After the laughter for a while, Li Xu leaned over to Caroline's side and whispered.
Who knew that the other party's eyes rolled: "Don't think I'm happy, Eddie, I didn't want to come." β
"Really?" Li Xu's eyes widened, as if he was really surprised, "Then why are you still here?"
"Because someone is holding my handle. Caroline continued to roll her eyes, it would be foolish for other women to do it in a row, but she would only be more charming.
Caroline is really beautiful, she is the same age as Eleanor, because her birthday is in November, so she is still 22 years old, and she is in the moment of youth.
Her brown hair was supple and drooping, and her features were more delicate than her mother'sβand her father had said more than once that Jacqueline's eyes were slightly wider, and that her sides and half sides were tasteful, but they were much worse when viewed from the front.
Not only that, but her taste in clothing is also inherited from her mother, a purple-blue short-sleeved dress, with small fragrant shoulders and delicate collarbones, is simple, but elegant and generous, so it is very popular everywhere.
"Oh, who is it, what kind of handle, do you need me to help you?" Li Xuyi said sternly, as if this matter had nothing to do with him.
Caroline gritted her teeth for his cheekiness, then took a deep breath, pursed her lips and looked around vigilantly and whispered hatefully: "Someone has tempted me, while he is still an adult, and then threatens me with this, if I don't listen to him, he will sue me and make this matter public." β
"So shameless?" Li Xu first exclaimed in a low voice, then frowned and asked, "Are you sure that the other party seduced you?"
"I'm sure!" Carolyn's teeth gritted even tighter.
"Okay, then what are you going to let me do?" Li Xu smacked his lips, and then asked, with a serious face.
"Kill him, of course. Caroline immediately raised a hand and crossed it at her throat, with a defiant expression on her pretty face.
"Which one?" Li Xu continued to ask pretendingly, "Yes...... I'm coming, oh, I've toasted this one for you? or...... You killed me, but you were so proud?"
"It doesn't matter, no matter how long the darkness is, the day will always come. Caroline replied with an eyebrow.
is worthy of a famous lady, Li Xu's two lines from "Romeo and Juliet" are not Shakespeare's original classics, but lines from the Karazan Opera House, which temporarily popped up from my mind and were easily used.
Caroline not only listened, but echoed Shakespeare's quote and suggested that his little tricks of words were useless to her, which was really ...... Cute.
"No problem, I'll do it for you, Your Highness. Li Xu said solemnly again, but one hand secretly went around from behind, and gently pinched the soft waist before she wanted to speak.
The pretty girl's eyes immediately widened, her body tensed, and she stared at him but could not speak.
"But for now, allow me to leave. Li Xu laughed, and walked away in the other party's angry but extremely shy gaze.