After all, it was the beginning of the twentieth century, so many of the methods were still in a very backward stage in Yiqi's view.

For example... The gong hanging at the staircase on the first floor is a communication device used to replace the telephone, so as soon as the gong sounds, people will start to gather instinctively.

Of course, Yi Qi did not have this habit, but he could not resist Sheriff Bloor's instinctive reaction, so when he heard the sound of the gong, he naturally opened his eyes and understood the meaning of the gong.

Yi Qi reached out and patted his cheek, and then changed into the mercenary smile characteristic of a merchant before getting up and leaving the room.

The corridor on the second floor is quiet, and the guests are obviously warming up for the upcoming party, and only Yi Qi, an alternative, will make up for it without any waves before the party starts.

Fortunately, the guests still don't know each other at the moment, and they can use the fatigue of the boat to excuse themselves.

However, the prologue has now been slowly opened, and in order to be able to watch this scene up close, he needs to play the role of Sheriff Bloor.

No! It should be Mr. Owen's good friend, the canning producer - Davis......

……

When Yi Qi walked into the banquet hall, the guests were already seated.

However, seeing the incomparably fiery atmosphere in the room, and... The guests who were greeting each other and being polite, Yi Qi knew these people, and they had not yet noticed the abnormality of the party.

Fortunately, Yi Qi did not intend to destroy the guests' Yaxing, so he quietly sat in the only empty seat.

However, thinking about my role at the moment, is... The eight-faced merchant began to listen to the conversation of the guests, and then joined the conversation of the crowd......

……

As soon as Yi Qi took his seat, Rogers, the butler, walked into the banquet hall with a huge plate.

"Ladies and gentlemen, lobster soufflé!"

"I hope I don't get too tired." An old-fashioned old woman was picky: "I eat very lightly at home. ”

Rogers' face was slightly embarrassed, but as the housekeeper of the villa, he was not easy to be angry with the guests, and then he stiffened his face and served the guests a meal.

Yi Qi took a small bite, and his eyes immediately lit up, although the name is very different, but the taste of lobster soufflé is... Not bad.

After eating a few bites, Yi Qi used his spare eyes to quietly glance at the old-fashioned old woman.

'Emily. Caroline. Blunt, an old-fashioned, mean aristocratic lady. ’

Yes, Miss Noble!

The Blount lady, who is still single, is also an avid churchman.

As for... Although there are no strange rumors about the reason for being single, it is difficult to imagine the reason.

And the so-called fanaticism......

Since there is no love, you can only devote yourself to it... Faith in the Lord is so that Ms. Blount is a fanatical believer, not a devout believer......

……

After the meal, Rogers began to pour wine for the crowd.

When it was Yiqi's turn, he covered the goblet with his palm: "Sorry, I don't drink!" If you can, bring me some juice, or soda, or something. ”

Rogers nodded, turned and left the ballroom.

"It's a good habit not to drink, Davis." Ms. Blunt's tone was aristocratic and condescending.

Yi Qi smiled reservedly, and then pointed to his side: "Doctor Armstrong, you don't drink either!" ”

However, Armstrong didn't want to pay attention to the two, and only responded lightly: "Professional habits." ”

Then the doctor turned to the old judge on one side, and began to talk enthusiastically.

After touching a soft nail, Ms. Blount was bored, and Ichie shrugged helplessly.

At that moment, Ms. Blunt pointed to the center of the table, as if she had discovered a new world: "This thing... Is this okay? Looks... It's like a pagan ......"

It turned out that in the glass round tray in the center of the dining table, there were some small porcelain figures, no more, no less... Exactly ten.

Is this a flag again? ’

Yi Qi thought like this, but said in his mouth: "These are ten little soldiers, just like what is written in the poem." ”

"I remember the melons are ripe!" The general seemed to be interested, took a sip of his drink and said, "When I was a child, the nanny always carried it to me, and she probably wanted to scare me and make me obedient. ”

"Does it work?"

The old judge's inquiry... Hit the spot.

The general raised his glass and said, "I have always been a person who follows the rules and abides by the rules. ”

Then, the general laughed at himself slightly: "When I was a child, I was probably very boring!" ”

"It's hard to imagine, General!" Ms. Blount took over in time, but since she had been denied by Yi Qi before, she changed the topic again... Throw it back on Yi Qi: "But you shouldn't call it poetry!"

Davis, the real poetry... It should be inspiring! And this one is obviously just a limerick poem. ”

Despite the disdain in her heart, Yi Qi smiled flatteringly: "You're right, Ms. Blunt! ”

Ms. Blount nodded in satisfaction, and then began to talk warmly with General MacArthur beside her.

Yi Qi still has a flattering smile on his face, but he is constantly sneering in his heart, fortunately... Yi Qi has a good habit of never being angry with the dead......

……

As the food was served, the atmosphere of the dinner began to become more intense.

However, Yi Qi was watching from the sidelines.

Because the party had just begun, everyone was still at the most basic level of politeness and reserve, but vaguely, the eight of them had already been divided into several small groups.

Although he was idle at home, the influence of the generals and old judges was still there, so it was natural that they became the core of the banquet.

As for... Ms. Blunt, although she can also be regarded as a celebrity because of her family relationship, but an old girl who doesn't even have a husband has no reputation or influence at all.

It was because of this that Dr. Armstrong was reluctant to pay attention to this old-fashioned, mean old woman.

Doctors are upstarts, and although they have some fame, they have not yet fully integrated into the upper class, so they are naturally willing to make friends with influential celebrities such as generals and old judges.

And frivolous men. Marston......

Although he belonged to the upper class, his bad reputation made it impossible for Marston to become a celebrity at all.

At the same time, Marston was reluctant to be in the company of the old guys.

During the whole banquet, the only thing that could attract Marston was the bright and touching female teacher. Vera.

As for... Mercenary. Lombard, who seemed out of place with the whole banquet, was mostly drinking to himself.

In the end, there are only female teachers left. Vera, like Yiqi, is an excluded existence.

Of course, this refers to canners. Davis.

At the beginning of the twentieth century, it was difficult to distinguish between the two professions of businessman and teacher. Vera is also a part-time female teacher during the holidays.

Yi Qi observed the crowd with interest, reserved and polite... can only last for a while, and only after everyone shows their ugly faces, will the real show be staged......