When the real purpose is achieved, the so-called dinner party becomes the real dinner party.

Eating, talking, playing, and beyond that, there was no other episode.

The merchants, accustomed to deceit, were always thinking about the purpose behind the banquet, but when the banquet was over, they did not wait for the person who came to answer for them.

And so, the dinner ended with an eerie calm.

However, after this end, a new host organized a feast.

This time, it was organized by the magnate of the merchants, Mr. Tallingos.

Speaking at the banquet, Mr. Tarrinkos said that he had been short of money recently and hoped to get everyone's help by replacing some assets.

As the leader of the Laiyin merchants, and the high level of trust that comes with the background behind him, he was able to easily get a large amount of cash flow at a mortgage price that exceeded the normal level.

And this cash flow quickly flowed back into Lynn's hands.

Once again, Lynn gave all the money to Corinna, but unlike the last time, this time, he didn't ask Corinna to bring it all back, but made a plan that Colinna couldn't even think of why she would do it.

With doubts, Kelina put all the assets of the last time and the more generous rewards than the last time in front of the clansmen according to Lynn's arrangement.

This time, she generously gave a large portion of the shares of the charity that held the assets to everyone present.

Among them, her father took the most, about 20 percent, and the other relatives only got 60 percent in total, and Corina, who made the most money, only kept the last 20%.

Christine did not doubt Corinna's generosity, because in the eyes of most nobles, loyalty to the family name was above all else, so they took it for granted as the daughter of the family in return to the family, and were not even willing to politely say "you keep a little more for yourself".

Of course, although they took a large number of shares, Christine sensibly did not join Corina to interfere with her plan to continue to make money, in the name of "not wanting to influence your decision", in fact, she just wanted to lie down and make money.

At this time, Corina knew that Lynn's chance had come.

.......

"Oh, Corina."

Duke Christine looked at his daughter, who pushed the door in without knocking, and there was a love in his eyes that was impossible before.

"What's the matter, my dear daughter, is there any difficulty you are encountering and want me to help?"

Corina couldn't help but scratch her fingers, feeling very uncomfortable with this strange kindness.

Because subconsciously, she knew that this kindness was forged by standing on the steps of nothingness.

Once they can no longer provide them with money, they will not hesitate to drive themselves off the high platform that they have so hard to climb.

Relieved, Corina said, "I do need help, but it's not yours. ”

"—I need a helper."

"Helper? What kind of helper? Duke Christine tapped his fingertips on the table and said, "Whose helper?" Trust me, I'll find anyone for you. ”

Corina nodded, "Well, I need someone who isn't very clean." ”

"Oh?"

Duke Christine narrowed his eyes in interest.

Does the need for someone who is not very clean mean that she is ready to do things that are not very clean?

Still is....... Already done and need a backstabber?

Duke Christine guessed it should be the latter.

In fact, as early as the first time Corina took out so much money, he vaguely felt that Corina no longer seemed to be the honest child he was familiar with before - according to normal channels, unless it was to dig up a secret treasure, how could he suddenly come up with such a large amount of money?

And if you really dig up the secret treasure and sell it, where does the subsequent income come from?

So, Duke Christine took it for granted that Corina was doing something gray or even black.

But he didn't stop the other party.

Standing in this position, there are very few things that can not be suppressed.

Today, Corina made this request, which just confirmed his suspicion - in fact, even if Corina did not bring up the matter of finding a scapegoat, Duke Christine would choose a suitable time to help her bring it up.

As a nobleman who is clean and self-conscious, how can he be contaminated with these things?

Even if it's glued, there's a way to get rid of it.

Corina has been carrying Christine's surname since she was a child, and if she is in any danger, they will definitely be implicated, so in order to prevent accidents, there must be a suitable person to carry this pot.

Rubbing the newly replaced red lacquered wooden table, Duke Christine fell into deep thought: "Let me think about it...... Who is suitable after all? ”

In his mind, the first thing that came to mind, without a doubt, was Blazer.

In fact, if it is not clean, there are more nobles who are dirtier than Blazer, but they can wash clothes, and Blazer has never been particular, even if he is covered with mud, he can walk on the street carelessly.

If they are allowed to take the blame, after the accident is known in the future, they will only show a natural expression like "Oh, it turned out to be them", and they will not continue to pursue Christine in the back.

It's just a pity that Blazer's parents have had some problems recently, and the heir to the new star who once bloomed brightly in Lyin Academy seems to have disappeared because of the disappearance of his parents.

Just as Duke Christine was about to throw this option out of her mind, Corina spoke.

"I think Blazer is a good candidate."

"Huh?" Duke Christine was surprised that his thoughts collided, and he immediately shook his head and said, "There's no one in Blazer, right?" Now they are real rats, and they want to hide their heads in the sewers forever without seeing the light, how can they come out? ”

"But they are my best candidates." Corina retorted, "Blazer is dead in name, but we need the name, not their people—if we let someone else come, they will come." ”

"And, they're weak enough, dirty enough, and young. If it were someone else, it would be hard for me to stop them from stealing the family's interests while trying to get them to help, but if it was Blazer...... In my opinion, they don't have that ability. “

Duke Christine pondered for a moment, and felt that Corina seemed to have some truth in what she said.

Those who are qualified to be unclean are more or less discerning, and if they are allowed to participate in this "big plan", they must have to seek something for themselves, and what about Blazer?

What they think now is probably that as long as they can protect themselves, they can do whatever they give, right?

If they can shelter under Christine, wouldn't they be grateful to Dade and do things for them honestly, but if people are under the roof, do they dare to have any bad intentions?

After thinking about this, Mr. Duke nodded.

"You're right, then, I'll find a chance......."

"No, you don't." Corina refused, "I'll do it myself." ”

".......," Duke Christine sighed, "Corina, don't resist my help like this, we are a family, and solving problems for my daughter is what I should do as a father." ”

Speaking is better than singing....... Corina rolled her eyes in her heart, and said quietly, "No, father, I just think that since this is my decision, it should naturally be carried out by myself, because I believe that my ability is enough....... If I really can't do it, I'll definitely come back to you for help. ”

Duke Christine smiled with satisfaction: "Corinna, you are now impressive to me. ”

After a pause, he sighed again: "It would be nice if Hearst could have your talent, but it's a pity, it's a pity....... Corinna, if you have time, let's teach your brother more, he is the future of the family, what does it look like to laugh and laugh all day long. ”

“........”

Corina subconsciously clenched her fists, and quickly let go.

Her eyes drooped slightly, and she tried her best to hide her emotions and nodded slightly.

"Okay."

Her voice was so soft that it shattered at the slightest touch.

.......

“....... That's the way it is. ”

In the café, Corina told Lynn everything that happened at home, and at the end, she added, "From now on, your family should be able to be stable for the time being." ”

Lynn blinked, "Thank you." ”

"No thanks, it's just an exchange, after all, I've been at home recently, and I've really been taken seriously......."

She stopped talking suddenly, because she noticed that her words contained a slight depression in her words, and it didn't matter if she was alone, but now she was in front of "her partner with a bad character".

He must laugh at himself, right?

Corinna tries to make amends with a sip of coffee, but Lynn senses her loss.

"You seem a little tired?"

"Nope."

Corina's denial was exchanged for more conviction and affirmation.

"Is it psychological, or is it physical."

“....... Body. Corina bowed her head in a weak heart.

Lynn looked at her and said, "There have been so many things lately, and you probably haven't been exposed to these things before, well, you do need to rest." ”

"What, are you going to give me a holiday?" She looked at Lynn as if to laugh and said, "You can't stop, or you'll be kicked away." ”

When she said this, she didn't know if she was talking about the other person or herself.

In response to the girl's sarcasm, Lynn only chuckled: "Props will be overloaded and explode if they are overused, but if they are broken, someone will repair them, but if people are overloaded, there is nothing others can do to help you reassemble them." ”

"So, proper rest is still necessary." "I don't want to lose such a wonderful companion as you," he said sincerely. ”

Corina will not be fooled by this rhetoric: "Partner? Isn't it a tool man? ”

Lynn smiled and didn't answer, and said, "Recently, in order to crack down on other competitors, the shops under my command have been making collective activities, and some places are quite lively, do you want to go for a walk." ”

Corina glanced at him, "Will anyone get married?" Will you encounter a chase and be saved by a beautiful girl? ”

“........”

At this time, Lynn can be regarded as really feeling that the girl should not be overworked physically, but that she has a depression in her heart and can't get out.

Otherwise, ordinary Corina would not have said such a thing.

Shaking his head helplessly, Lynn asked like a child: "So, do you want to go?" ”

"Go, why don't you go." Corina looked up and said, "But I don't want to go where you said. ”

"So, where?"

"Go to Seventeenth Street."

Lynn was slightly stunned.

The name of Seventeenth Street is no less than Silver Avenue in Catalina.

There are all kinds of underground gambling houses and taverns and dance halls, but the people standing behind them are often richly dressed dignitaries.

The black money that flowed through the streets every night pleased the aristocracy, heated the eyes of the merchants, and made the common people despair.

For Corina, who is a nobleman, she will not be swallowed up by the darkness of the streets, and the glamour outside is for them, so if you want to relax, this is indeed a place to go.

It's just that although there are reasons, Lynn is still a little surprised by the other party's proposal.

If it were a different person, even if it was an ignorant little princess, he would not feel so surprised, because the little princess did not resist witnessing the dark side of the world, but she just didn't like it very much, and it was not impossible to try it.

But Corina is different.

She said that she was a knight and maintained her knightly demeanor.

This kind of place can be said to be completely contrary to her beliefs.

"Are you sure?" Lynn asked.

"I'm sure." Corina took a sip of coffee and asked, "Why, you have to ask too, and now that I have said it, you don't believe it again?" ”

"No, I just think....... Well, I should have brought a weapon with me. ”

"Huh? What are you carrying weapons for? ”

"Self-defense, that kind of place, you still have to pay attention to a little safety, after all, with your appearance, Miss, it is easy to attract disgusting things in the air filled with alcohol."

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".......," Corina said, "I didn't say I wanted you to follow. ”

"Then I'll give you the sword?"

"No, I don't like to use other people's weapons."

"Then I'll have to follow."

“.......”

Corina lowered her head, pinched the silver coffee spoon, and stirred the coffee, while her mind rolled like the ripples of coffee.

You're so annoying, can't I bring my own weapon, or bring my own guard? Do you have to follow?

How strong do you think you are! No. 1 in the world! I'm not weak either, okay!

Really, what do you have to do with me.......

"Ah, forget it, I may have been a little too worried, forgetting that you can bring the guards with you, and you yourself are not helpless......." Lynn suddenly said with some regret, "It seems that I still have to deal with all kinds of follow-up matters today." ”

“........”

Kelina's fingers trembled slightly, coughed dryly, and said euphemistically: "Actually, I think you may be tired, right?" ”

"Hmm......." Lynn smiled as if she had a serious effect, "it seems to be." ”

"In that case......

"Together?"

"Okay."

"Do you want to bring a guard?"

"Uh-huh......."

"Well, the guards are tired from standing guard and have to take a vacation, right?"

“........”

Corina realizes that she may be being manipulated again.

But this time she didn't get angry, only hummed a few times, and said reluctantly.

"Then it can only be, go together."

She omitted the "two" in the subject, as for why.......

The delicious flush reflected in the coffee that has calmed down may be the reason.