From a distance, you can see the delicate girls dancing in the crowd, the skin like a black pearl glows with a faint luster under the light, healthy and sexy, a slightly curly long hair draped over the shoulders, with the laziness and cunning of a cat, a bright red evening dress is even more flamboyant, like a flame burning in the graceful and luxurious auditorium. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

Inadvertently, the line of sight was projected, and it was amazing in an instant.

The girl's footsteps paused slightly, and then she saw Lu Li, the corners of her mouth outlined a big smile, friendly with a little surprise, and walked over, the pair of golden open-toed high heels arched the instep in a wonderful arc, and the fluttering skirt was dazzling and beautiful.

"Fourteen, right?" said the girl with a tilt of her head, and in an uncertain voice, she said suspiciously, but her eyes flashed with determination, and it could be seen that she was sure that she had not recognized the wrong person.

"Jennifer, long time no see. Lu Li greeted with a smile, "You look a little different tonight." ”

The last time we met at Sotheby's, Jennifer left a deep impression on Lu Li with her characterful dreadlocks, but tonight, she loosened the dreadlocks, less capable and more charming. If it weren't for the fact that his facial features were still the same, Lu Li almost thought that he had recognized the wrong person.

Jennifer's eyes narrowed slightly, revealing surprise. She remembered Lu Li, it was because this was her job, and she would always leave an impression on some distinctive guests, but it was really an accident that Lu Li actually remembered her.

Immediately, Jennifer remembered the recent news, and Lu Li was clearly an excellent journalist - a reporter has a natural instinct for remembering unfamiliar faces, sensitive and profound.

This surprised Jennifer a little, she thought Lu Li was a multimillionaire, at least after auctioning that Degas, there was no doubt about it. Now it is clear that his status as a journalist is not in vain.

"Depending on the occasion, you naturally need to show different faces. Jennifer smiled as well, and said narrowly, "You look exceptionally handsome tonight, too." ”

In order to attend the auction, Lu Li also wore a formal suit tonight, a navy blue suit with an ivory white shirt, meticulous tailoring and tight lines, making the whole figure stand upright. A custom-made suit from Savile Row, England, for $3,000, really lives up to its name.

"Aren't you going to give me an introduction?" Nick's voice came from the side, which made Lu Li and Jennifer laugh at the same time.

Of course, Nick also knew that Lu Li and Jennifer knew each other, and it was only under the double recommendation of Sotheby's and the "New York Observer" that Lu Li was able to enter the Romanée-Conti winery.

But Nick deliberately said this at this time, just to cut to the point and make a little joke.

Lu Li seemed to be unknown, and made a serious introduction, "Nick, Jennifer; ”

At this time, Nick was slightly embarrassed, and then he saw the involuntary look on Jennifer's face, he coughed lightly and nodded solemnly, "Jennifer, good evening." It was as if they were really meeting for the first time, and the stiff and jerky appearance really made people laugh, and the atmosphere suddenly became relaxed and joyful.

Later, Fred also joined in, and under Lu Li's introduction, he got to know Jennifer and Nick.

However, before they could say a few words, someone came over in a group, "Jennifer, Nick." After taking the initiative to say hello, he looked at Lu Li and Fred with a smile, "Excuse me, who are these two?"

Although it is an auction today, and the newly wealthy can enter unhindered, on the whole, it is still the upper class and elite of New York, and any unfamiliar face may attract attention on such occasions. What's more, Lu Li is still an Asian face.

"Elizabeth. ”

"Edward. ”

Nick and Jennifer both spoke at the same time, seemingly scrambling to introduce Lu Li, and the two of them couldn't wait to take the initiative, so that Elizabeth and Edward, who were standing next to them, were both stunned, and quickly exchanged glances - it seemed that the Asian face in front of them had won the friendship of Nick and Jennifer.

Nick and Jennifer nodded to each other, and then Nick offered to give in, and Jennifer introduced, "This is Fourteen, a gentleman, an art lover, and a brilliant journalist. ”

Jennifer's introduction was concise and clear, but sincere enough, and Lu Li couldn't help but laugh, "Thank you for giving me so many titles." I never knew that I was a gentleman. After speaking, Lu Li nodded politely and expressed his gratitude.

This witty tone made everyone chuckle.

However, Elizabeth and Edward's expressions were very polite, as if they were wearing a mask of alienation. Jennifer then continues, "This is Edward, a budding New Yorker, a wine lover, and the owner of a technology company, and Elizabeth, a European aristocrat, a classical music researcher, and an art gallery owner. ”

Edward and Elizabeth kept their manners, smiling and nodding their heads, but did not speak, showing no superfluous intimacy.

Although the nobility of blood continuity has been much diluted in modern society, the elite still prides itself on being unique and highly exclusive, and will be severely tested by any new blood. It's not something that can be changed by one or two parties, and even if it's just the first step of a stepping stone, it's not that easy.

What's more, Lu Li is still an Asian face.

It can be seen from the demeanor of Edward and Elizabeth that they are examining Lu Li.

"So, the combination of Silicon Valley and France?" Lu Li's teasing made everyone slightly stunned, and then Nick showed a look of surprise, "How do you know?"

Obviously, Lu Li's guess was correct. Edward was born in Silicon Valley, while Elizabeth was born in France.

Even Edward and Elizabeth were a little surprised, and their eyes couldn't help but fall on Lu Li again.

Lu Li shrugged his shoulders and said lightly, "A reporter's intuition? As a journalist, you always have to have some special talents, which can gain a foothold in the industry." So, maybe I should continue to be mysterious. ”

The remark made Nick chuckle again, and he turned his head to look at Elizabeth and Edward, "Fourteen is a brilliant journalist, and this time, he wrote a series of columns about the spirit of Romani Conti. Wonderful, really wonderful. If you have the chance, you should read it. ”

This time, Edward and Elizabeth finally got a little interested.

In New York, journalists are part of the elite, but only a small number of top journalists, of course. In the time of the information explosion, it is absolutely not trivial for top journalists to not only appear on TV screens, but also to have their own columns and programs, and even rely on their own pens to call for wind and rain and change the direction of public opinion.

In an era of connections, no member of the elite would refuse to know one or two top journalists. It's like a lawyer.

"Of course. Edward smiled with interest and shifted his gaze to Lu Li, "What newspaper is it?"

"The New York Observer. Lu Li replied with a smile, generous, neither humble nor arrogant, and directly met Edward's sight.

Edward paused, lifted his chin slightly, and let out a meaningful exclamation, "Oh. The long tail note quickly disappeared into his throat, polite and restrained, but the sound to the point was enough to express the emotion.

Disdain, contempt, contempt, banter, ridicule, ridicule, alienation.

Lu Li is not a rookie, as a reporter, he really knows this concise but rich tone very well, and he also knows what Edward means.

The New York Observer was just a small third-tier newspaper.

New York is the world's most prosperous, most concentrated, and most lively media center, and it deserves to be the world's media capital, where the world's top media such as "The New York Times", "The Wall Street Journal", "New York Daily News", "Time Magazine" and "People Weekly" alone have exceeded the number of two hands, and even the "New York Post" and other newspapers that easily sell more than one million can only be regarded as second-tier.

Many people have never heard of it, and they will even be overjoyed and carried away because their sales have crossed the threshold of 400,000.

In the eyes of the elite, naturally there is no reference value. On their desks, there are newspapers that smell of ink every morning, but the New York Observer is definitely not one of them.

In short, Lu Li is a nobody, without any value of friendship.

Edward and Elizabeth concealed it well, at least they did not speak directly and sarcastically, let alone slap their faces cheaply, they still maintained the politeness and politeness of social situations, but the indifference and mockery that were inadvertently revealed easily isolated them.

The distance, which was not intimate in the first place, was completely pulled apart, as if it were the Grand Canyon of East Africa.

Lu Li continued to smile as if he didn't understand, "That's a rather interesting newspaper. However, it is not easy to buy it at a newsstand. If you are interested, please visit the official website. It's the twenty-first century, and everything is available on the internet, isn't it?"

"It's like......" Lu Li's gaze fell on Edward, "computer technology." "And then there's Elizabeth," aristocratic etiquette. "Immediately followed by Jennifer," auction information. "Finally, there's Nick.

Nick lifted his chin slightly, an interested smile on his face, and he was looking forward to Lu Li's last words.

Lu Li also showed a smile, "But Romani Conti can't find it." It's a pun on a pun that alludes not only to wine, but also to the artisan spirit that Romanée Conti represents.

Nick, Fred, and Jennifer understood and smiled, while Elizabeth and Edward were confused.