9. The favor of underage girls
The excitement didn't last long, and after Oliver Quinn took the stage to give a heartfelt speech, he was dragged to the eleventh floor of the party by his friend Tommy.
Now that the protagonist has left, the social interaction between the powerful and celebrities has become more direct and enthusiastic.
This made Moira Quinn shake her head and laugh, so she had to jump in and start discussing the future of the city with those who were successful.
Compared to the serious vibe, this party prepared by Tommy Merlin, the No. 2 gentleman in Star City, would definitely have more appetite for Oliver - if he were still the dissolute playboy who likes to chase after beauty.
On the circular staircase, there are pairs of long legs wrapped in mesh stockings, and those sexy girls in miniskirts or hot pants writhing and dancing to the dynamic music, murdering the eyes of many men present.
"By my rough calculation, Oliver, you haven't had normal sex for almost 1,839 days β unless you've met a sexy Savage Friday on that island."
Not seen in five years, Tommy is still the carefree, well-hedoned rich boy he jokes as he puts one hand around Oliver's neck.
"I called those regulars in the nightclub, famous models and cover girls in Star City for you, if you want, you can keep the frequency of one to three a day, and take turns for half a month!"
Seeing Tommy's "I'm ready for you" expression, Oliver's heart was both amused and warm, even if he left the city for a full five years, there would still be people who would remember him.
For now, though, he doesn't have the mood to revel, the city is terminally ill and desperately needs someone to save it.
"I'm not the Oliver Quinn of the past."
He thought silently in his heart.
"Why did you call Thea too? And the guy upstairs? β
Oliver leaned back against the bar, ordered a gin cocktail, and suddenly saw his sister.
Thea, who was slightly drunk and had a red face, was walking towards Leo White under the help of a group of little sisters.
Looking at that situation, it is probably a prank game of daring to find someone to talk to.
"Anyone can come to this party, as long as it's to celebrate Oliver Quinn's return!"
Tommy is immersed in the beautiful feeling of having fun with his best friend, who used to be the strongest partner in Star City.
"Dude, Thea is only seventeen."
Oliver shook his head helplessly, he subconsciously wanted to keep his sister away from the young man who was sitting on a card seat and looked quite unsociable.
Even after five years away from the city, Oliver had heard the name of Leo White when he returned.
The second son of Star City after him, the former heir of the White family, and now the helmsman.
Compared with his indulgent and profligate self back then, Leo White's reputation is much better, which is completely in line with the glorious image of an outstanding young man.
It's just that he used to live in nature, and his keen instinct as a hunter told Oliver that this young man was not simple.
"I'll be back in a moment."
Oliver patted Tommy on the shoulder, buttoned up his open suit, and walked towards the two.
Star City is shrouded in a heavy shadow overhead, and the guy who is suspected of being a dangerous person, the farther away Thea is, the better.
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"Then it seems that we are alumni, and I graduated from Norton College before going to the Met."
Leo took a sip of apple brandy and said with a smile.
The girl sitting across from him was none other than the daughter of the Queen's family, Oliver's sister.
"Is Lady Sara still that strict? Luckily, my Latin classes were pretty good...... Royce's Brotherhood? Of course I did, but I didn't go through the initiation test, and Royce's cousin invited me directly, and in fact I served as interim president for a semester after he graduated. β
Thea sat reservedly in her chair, one hand propped up her chin, and listened intently to the anecdotes from the mouth of the graduating senior.
Like the serious and rigid dean of teaching, the Norton fraternity shrouded in a layer of mystery, and so on.
The corners of Leo's mouth curled slightly, and the energetic young man always liked to listen to exciting stories and pursue those seemingly cool behaviors.
Obviously, Miss Quinn is no exception.
"So what activities do you usually participate in when you study at the Metropolis?"
Thea asked curiously.
She had completely forgotten her purpose, the group of sisters who were squeezing eyebrows not far away.
The heir of the White family is actually not as unearthly as the legend says.
He is gentle and funny, easy to approach, neither as naΓ―ve as boys his age, who only knows how to show off, nor does he see himself as a child like Oliver and Tommy.
Thea's inner favorability is slowly increasing.
"There are a lot of activities in and out of class, such as rowing, horse riding, rugby and yacht clubs, depending on what you are interested in...... I remember a time when I was part of a small occult group. β
Leo spent his college years at the Met, but he actually considered Gotham at the time.
But in view of the simplicity of the city's people, I can only regret giving up.
After all, no one dares to guarantee that one day a madman dressed like a circus clown and laughing maniacally, holding a knife and asking you, "Why are you so serious?" ββ¦β¦
It is said that in Gotham, throwing a brick and smashing ten people, nine of them may be gangster thugs or scoundrels or something, and the rest are crazy and mentally ill.
It was a city with a record crime rate, and Star City could be called safe and secure compared to it.
"Your brother is here, and it looks like he doesn't want us to cross paths, so that's all for today, Thea."
Leo glanced at Oliver as he approached, his brow furrowed slightly.
Why do you suddenly have a feeling of being caught hooking up with an underage girl?
He complained to himself, drank the glass of apple brandy, got up in a dashing manner, and passed by the strong figure who strode over.
On the way, Leo deliberately raised a slightly provocative smile, just like a normal young man, looking quite arrogant.
Oliver turned his head, and the inexplicable hostility in his heart became more and more intense.
"I thought you should stay up there with Mom?"
Looking at Thea, who was a little unhappy, Oliver naturally took out a paternalistic tone.
He probably forgot that when he was Thea's age, he hated this style the most!
"I'm not a twelve-year-old anymore, Oliver! I'm glad you came back safely, but don't accuse me with that tone, because you're not doing much better than me! β
Thea stood up indignantly, not angry at Leo's sudden departure, but simply disgusted by her brother's tone.
This good girl at the beginning has changed a lot in the five years since Oliver disappeared.
The grief of losing her father and brother at the same time, coupled with the faint estrangement between her mother and her mother, made Thea gradually become a rebellious girl.
"I'm sorry, Thea. Listen to me......"
Seeing his sister who shook his hand and left, Oliver's brows tightened, but he was helpless.
The longer he spent with his family and friends, the more he felt that everything had changed.
The mother has a new husband, the ambiguous relationship between Tommy and his ex-girlfriend Laurel, Thea's rebellion and resistance......
Oliver froze in place, and he suddenly realized that the so-called hero's path was not as easy as he imagined.