Chapter 40: The Kennedy Siblings
Li Xu and Caroline Kennedy have an interesting relationship, and the two met three years ago at a party on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info
At that time, Caroline was 19 years old, the jewel of the Kennedy family, and a sought after little princess. Although his father was murdered, he still grew up healthy under the care of his mother.
But the girl who grew up in this environment has some eyes above the top, simply put, if you chase her and praise her, she may not even look at it, if you ignore her, she may stick it up.
Li Xu is like that.
It's not that he has any thoughts about Caroline, but at that time he has initially accumulated a certain amount of capital, and is thinking about how to continue to carry it forward, and he is not enthusiastic about these parties.
Then, as I said before, once a woman's curiosity rises, it is difficult to calm down.
In addition, Li Xu coped with it decently and had achievements that could not be ignored, Caroline did not play video games, but she was full of interest in the Rubik's Cube, and the two chatted back and forth, and then met a few times intermittently, and became pen pals.
At this time, Li Xu's mind began to change, Caroline is very beautiful, isn't it? And her temperament is also outstanding, which is just right for ...... Let him experiment.
Well, it's the techniques that my dad taught him to pick up girls, such as being about to leave, such as moderate thoughtfulness, such as arousing the other party's interest in a certain topic, and pinching in time to let the other party fall into the sleeve and so on.
To be honest, he didn't do very well, and the first time, jerky was inevitable. But it was precisely because of this jerkiness that Caroline felt that he was very sincere and cute, which promoted the relationship between the two and went out a few times.
In addition, Li Xu was trained by fighting wits and courage with his family, and how to touch the line made the family unable to grasp his own ability, and took Caroline to take a few risks, which made her even more impressive.
So, at the end of '77, they met again in San Francisco, and Li Xu invited Caroline out again and ran outside to drink some alcohol - according to American law, you can only drink in public at the age of 21.
Then chatting and chatting about her father, she took the initiative to mention this, so the mood became very low, Li Xu comforted again, and the two kissed together.
Then he went to the hotel, and for the first time in his life, he handed it over to Caroline, which felt good.
And after the matter was over, Caroline, the foolish worm, asked him his age in hindsight - yes, they had known each other for more than half a year and had written several letters, but they had all rolled the sheets, and she realized that she had forgotten to ask Li Xu's age.
Well, don't blame her, who made Li Xu develop too well, he is already tall before he is 16 years old, and some people believe it if he is 20 years old. Coupled with the fact that he is also very graceful in receiving people and things, and has good achievements, it is hard to believe that he is still a little child.
So it's embarrassing now, you know, the legal age of getting into bed is different in different states in the United States, some states only need to be 16 years old, such as New York, and some states need to be 18 years old, such as California.
One can imagine how confused Caroline would be when she knew that Li Xu was still a few months away from turning 16. What's even more confusing is that she is 5 years older than him, even if she invokes the Romeo and Juliet Act.
Of course, Li Xu couldn't really sue Caroline, they knew each other so well, how could they be dirty because of this little thing? But this didn't prevent him from using this to tease the other party, after all, the way she looked after knowing his exact age was so cute.
The reserve that even had to keep rolling the sheets was completely gone, and the mouth was wide open, the eyes were wide open, and I couldn't believe it, and I almost fell off the bed, which was really impressive.
Although Caroline resented it for a while because she felt that she had been deceived—people are always like this, and the first thing they do when they encounter problems is to shirk responsibility—they soon become more curious, and the things that Li Xu does are ordinary to others, but not ordinary to him.
In addition, under the hint of her grandfather, Li Xu wrote to her twice in three days, and wrote it seriously, Caroline finally replied to the letter, and the relationship was repaired after coming and going.
It's just that in the letter, both of them are serious, telling some anecdotes and discussing more serious topics. But as long as they meet, they have to have a-for-tat confrontation, just like just now, the multifaceted nature of people is undoubtedly revealed here.
However, Jacqueline taught her daughter really well, although she lacked a little quickness, but her conversation and demeanor were the best choice, so it was no wonder that her grandfather thought she was very suitable.
John F. Kennedy Jr. was much inferior by comparison.
"You know, I'm going to do a lot of ...... Well, it's a field camp, so it's likely that you're going to graduate, and I haven't graduated yet. When John said this, although he was smiling, the depression between his eyebrows was still obvious.
"No kidding, John, I'm going to start school in the second half of this year, and even if I graduate in four years, I'll be in '84, and you'll be graduating anyway. Li Xu responded jokingly.
"Let's hope," John didn't seem too optimistic, "I hope there won't be too many lessons left behind......"
"That's true, but I'm sure you can handle it, don't you?" Li Xu reassured.
This is a common problem for children who grow up in the shadow of a single mother, especially boys, who are not confident, indecisive, and full of dependence.
That's right, although Jacqueline married the Greek ship king Onassis after Kennedy's death, but it was for self-preservation, and Onassis only accepted John's existence and never wanted to be their father, so in a sense, Jacqueline can be regarded as a single mother.
Single mothers are full of a sense of crisis in themselves, not to mention the suspicion of Kennedy's death looming over their heads, and the easiest way to protect their children is to raise them to be what they imagined.
Unfortunately, if education were that simple, there wouldn't be so much trouble in the world.
Jacqueline sent John to Camp Brave on Drake Island, England, when John was 11 years old, where he learned to sail, canoe and climb mountains, and did the same exercise every few years, but in a different location.
This has played some role, from Li Xu's point of view, when John is doing things, as long as he is serious enough, he is still very decisive and capable, but the key is whether he can enter the state of seriousness.
And once he doesn't do things, he becomes depressed, always worried that he is not doing a good job, and his temper sometimes comes suddenly, and becomes more frustrated after venting.
If there is a normal father, it's okay, whether it's a strict father and a loving mother or a strict mother and a loving father, there are always people who sing red face and someone who sings white face, but he didn't, his father was murdered, his stepfather was very cold, although he had two uncles, he often flew back and forth between Greece and the United States, and it was difficult for them to completely replace the image of their father.
As mentioned earlier, even if the parents are alive and there are people who sing red and white, children who grow up in powerful families are still either rebellious, such as George Bush, or meek, such as Jeb Bush.
It is also a reborn person like Li Xu who can control himself, not let his feelings dominate his behavior, and can barely fight back and forth with his family.
Therefore, John is a personable little Kennedy outside, and when he is alone with Li Xu in private, it becomes a talking basket, and the nagging is endless.
It's basically complaining, and then it's self-doubt, seeking comfort and encouragement.
Li Xu was a very qualified garbage emotional dumping bucket in his previous life, and even more so in this life, coupled with his strict mouth, John trusted him very much and had a close relationship with each other, and things involving Caroline were basically turned out of his elbow.
"Believe in yourself, John, you can do it. Li Xu finally patted him on the shoulder, paused before saying, "If you want to listen to any advice, I want to say yes, it is better to change to a new environment and live after graduation." ”
"Oh?" John didn't quite understand.
"If you go to Japan, Singapore or India, which is completely different from North America and Europe, and get a job and live for two years, I believe you can see things from a new perspective. Li Xu said very seriously.
John muttered a few words, suddenly refreshed, finally got rid of the previous depression, and smiled: "You're right, Eddie, I really should try a different environment, thank you." ”
"I just made a suggestion. Li Xu shrugged, and then added in his heart: Anyway, it is your choice in a few years.
"Okay, now you can start preparing, where do you think I should go? How about Japan? Elementary school you attended there...... Wait, maybe India is a good choice. John then began to chatter.
Li Xu, who knew his character well, shrugged his shoulders again, and echoed with each other, and then heard him suddenly ask: "To be honest, Eddie, do you really want to be with Carlo...... Well, you know what I mean. ”
"Why, you can't accept a man younger than you to be your sister's husband?" asked Li Xu jokingly.
"I never thought you were any younger than me, Add, and I mean it. John looked at him with blazing eyes.
Li Xu smacked his lips: "Well, frankly speaking, it's basically impossible, although my grandfather would like so." But I knew we weren't suitable, and Carol knew we weren't suitable, and although we talked speculatively, ......"
He raised his hands and made a regretful gesture.
John didn't ask for any more confirmation, but just looked at him with a complicated expression, and then turned to Caroline, who was about to go outside to the garden with her female companions.
A little disappointed, but also relieved.
At this moment, a middle-aged man in a tuxedo walked over and bowed slightly: "Young master (childe), master (milord) please go to the study." ”
"Thank you, Mr. Strauss. Li Xu nodded to his father's butler, greeted John, and then left with the butler.
Despite his shortcomings, John F. Kennedy Jr. was still very good to his friends, so the plane crashed 20 years later...... We'll talk about that then.
What he can be sure of now is that the chances of an accident are at least ninety percent, that the Kennedys have already paid the price, and that Edward Kennedy has hugged his thighs, and that as long as John does not run for president to the death, there should be no problem.