The lights dimmed, people poured onto the dance floor, men put their hands on women's waists, women put their hands on men's shoulders, and the rest of their hands clasped their fingers.

On the bandstand not far from the dance floor, the musicians picked up their instruments, and under the control of the conductor, a melodious and light piece of music sounded.

People danced to the music, their feet moving backwards and forwards, left and right, men and women looking at each other. The more daring and careful man was deliberately stepped on by the woman, and then the man pretended to be angry and pulled the woman to the corner.

On the dance floor, Russell and Marlena worked together, and neither stepped on each other's feet, but when Marlena turned around, she felt a slight discomfort in the hip bridge.

By the dim light, it was impossible to see the color on Marlena's face, but Russell could already see the sparkle in her eyes, which were a touch of spring water.

"Marlena."

Hearing the voice, she looked up into Russell's eyes, and after several persuasions, she no longer had the inferiority complex she used to have, and dared to look at Russell.

"Mr. Corleone."

"If you don't feel well, we can take a break and rest."

Marlena looked down and shook her head, "It's okay, I'm willing." ”

She didn't want to be separated from Russell, the most important thing was that Russell was a little embarrassed at the moment, if she left here, it would be easy to be discovered in a place where the lights were obvious, wouldn't that be a loss of face for Mr. Corleone?

Russell smiled and said: "Like last time, you are more charming tonight, and it is difficult to bear it as a normal mature man." ”

"I... You know, I really do. ”

The two danced twice, and in the third song, the music became more cheerful.

Marlena and Russell danced and found that the people around them had dispersed, and the two of them were the only ones left on the dance floor.

After a few turns, she wrapped her arms around Russell's waist and leaned her face against his chest, strolling down the dance floor.

The people around looked intently at Marlena's graceful figure, as well as the pair of black garters and high heels stepping on the ground to make a 'click' sound, like an uplifting drumbeat.

Two seconds before the end of the piece, Russell put his arm on her knee and supported her back, making a lower back movement.

Just at the end of the song, the lights came on.

Everyone was attracted by the dancing of the two, and they raised their hands and applauded.

Men are envious, women are jealous.

Councillor Harms, in particular, angrily slapped his young partner's buttocks twice, causing his partner to let out a tremor in the crowd, causing the people around him to look at him with strange eyes, and the dancer covered his mouth shyly and ran away.

Russell and Marlena saluted generously, then walked out into the crowd.

"Well jumped, Mr. Corleone." Ruth complimented.

Rand gave a thumbs up, "Marlena is so beautiful, the most dazzling woman in the audience is you, don't be modest." ”

"Thank you, Major."

Russell glanced at the crowd and said, "I already smell jealousy, he's coming soon." ”

Rand whispered, "What are you going to do?" ”

"In Corleone's way."

Rand was taken aback, "Oh! Well, maybe I'm overthinking, because you've been so polite since I've known you. ”

Next, Rand introduced Russell to the barracks officers stationed in several surrounding towns, who were more respectful when they knew that the boss behind the Sicilian cigarette factory was Corleone.

But Marlena is still inevitably watched by them, this is her charm, and no one can resist.

About two hours later, Harms appeared after venting his emotions.

He asked Russell to be informed and met in the break.

At this time, the ball also ended, and many people led their partners back to their quarters or sent them home.

When Rand saw Harms's men approaching, he took Ruth's hand and whispered to Russell, "Watch out for Harms." ”

With that, he and Ruth left.

Russell turned to look at Marlena, who was blinking at him.

Marlena opened her mouth and asked, "What's wrong?" ”

"I've got some trouble to deal with, you ......"

Marlena panicked, hurriedly grabbed his hand, and said firmly: "I'm not leaving!" Don't leave me, Mr. Corleone, okay? ”

Russell looked at her eyes, patted the back of her hand, and nodded slowly: "Of course I won't leave you, I'm asking you to walk out of the auditorium and do me a favor." ”

"Help? Okay, you say, I'll do a good job. ”

"You go outside the auditorium and call my name, and someone will come out to meet you, and when you say bring someone in, they'll know what to do."

Marlena memorized carefully, for fear of missing a word.

"Okay, I'll go."

She turned and walked away, and Harms's men also came to Russell, and with a bad expression on him, they frowned, "How did such a beautiful lady go?" Get her back! Councillor Harms wants to see her, and he wants to see you! ”

"Oh? Does Councillor Harms want to see Marlena? Where is it? ”

"Hurry up and let her come back, or you're in big trouble!" In the third lounge. ”

Russell turned his head and saw that Marlena's back had disappeared, turned his head to the person in front of him and said, "Your attitude is very arrogant, I don't like it." ”

"Don't like it? Then you can bear with it..."

"I'm sorry, I can't bear it."

Russell struck out suddenly, stabbing his fist into his throat, right on his Adam's apple.

He only felt as if his throat was blocked by a hard object, and he couldn't breathe.

His hands were clutched to his throats, his eyes widened, and his face was flushed.

Then, Russell passed through his neck with one hand, locking the armbar fiercely.

Slowly pulling him back, he was already breathing when he came to the back of the post.

Russell got up and patted his clothes, then walked towards the third resting room.

When I dealt with that person just now, the moves I used were all from Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu, which were very practical.

In the third lounge, Russell pushed the door in.

Harms was facing the wall with his hands behind his back, his eyes fixed on the mural hanging on the wall, and Russell knew that he wanted to pretend to be a superior person, but it was a pity that his parroting appearance was too funny.

"Councilor Harms."

He didn't turn around when he heard the voice, but looked at the mural again.

When he turned around, he didn't see Russell's dancing partner, and his expression was a little unhappy.

"Your dance partner tonight is the most beautiful woman in the audience, where is she?"

"Marlena help me with some errands, I'll be right back."

Hearing this, Harms softened his mood a little and made an inviting gesture.

"Please sit down, it's time to get down to business."

Russell asked, "I wonder what Congressman Harms wants to talk about?" ”

Harms took out a cigarette and lit it, "I heard that you are the boss behind the Sicilian cigarette factory?" ”

"Yes."

Harms exhaled a cigarette smoke, "Then it's time for us to have a good talk, how much profit does the cigarette factory make every month?" ”

There is nothing to hide from this, and Russell certainly has to answer truthfully.

"It's about 230,000 a week, and it's almost a million a month."

Harms took a deep breath, almost swallowing the cigarette into his lungs, and blushed and coughed a few times, he was shocked by the sheer number.