Thatch is the editor-in-chief of The Daily Telegraph.

His departure is tantamount to a split-and-roll, and there is really no need for Sharon to continue.

People said goodbye to Bakker one after another.

Lu Shi, Cooper, and Scott naturally did not stay for long, casually exchanged a few words with others, and left the headquarters of the "Times".

Out of the door, Thatch was standing in the corner smoking a pipe and waiting,

He beckoned to the three,

"Going for afternoon tea?"

Cooper knew that what happened next had nothing to do with him, and said goodbye with a smile.

The rest of the people found a nearby coffee shop.

Thatch sat down and said: "Discussing tea in front of Chinese is undoubtedly a banmen's axe, but I still recommend Mr. Lu to try Earl Grey tea, which is based on Chinese tea and added with bergamot, which has a special aroma." ”

This "special" is compared to Chinese tea.

Chinese pay attention to the original taste and will not add so many condiments.

Lu Shi said: "I do want to try it, after all, English afternoon tea is a symbol of British culture. ”

Thatch smiled,

"The concept of British culture is too big, and that's a bit of an exaggeration."

Lu Shi waved his hand,

"No, it's not an exaggeration at all. Two of the most striking features of British culture are trade and power, and why are the average Londoner in London able to use fine tea utensils and drink delicate teas? ”

In fact, the answer is very simple, just two words:

Robbery!

In China and India, which are big tea-producing countries, it is difficult for ordinary people to drink tea, so why should the British?

As for porcelain and tea sets, they came from the "trading" ships of the East India Company.

Thatch and Scott didn't squeak.

Recently, the Commander of the Eight-Nation Alliance, Wadsey, has invaded Beijing and set up a headquarters in the Forbidden City.

They didn't want to quarrel with Lu Shi over this.

But Lu Shi could see the power of Britain from afternoon tea, and his ability to see the small and see the big made Thatch trust his previous judgment even more.

Thatch was silent for a while, and then said, "Mr. Lu would like to write for the Daily Telegraph?" ”

When talking about business, Lu Shi sat up straight.

He did not rush to answer, but asked: "If I remember correctly, the Daily Telegraph and The Times are very close and often linked, isn't Mr. Thatch worried about breeding a rift with Mr. Buckle?" ”

The relationship is very close is a superficial statement,

To be precise, it should be the same political leaning.

Thatch stirred the Earl Grey with a stirring spoon and said something seemingly unrelated: "I don't work with fools." ”

Didn't say anything,

But again said everything.

I wonder how Buckle would feel when he heard Thatch's assessment.

Scott on the side pouted,

"Aren't you afraid that Bakr will turn against you?"

The corners of Thatch's mouth curled, and he said, "What?" Mr. Scott wants to spread the word? Then you just go and say, anyway, I am walking and sitting. ”

What a "walking upright, sitting upright"!

Scott smiled knowingly,

The three of them talked in the coffee shop, and they could talk openly and honestly, without looking ahead.

Thatch said: "Of course, the position of the Daily Telegraph will not change, and there will be no less linkage with The Times. ”

The overtone of this sentence is very clear.

Lu Shi took over the conversation: "Thank you Mr. Thatch for your kindness, my editorial will not have any position, as for what you and Mr. Scott are going to do...... Hehe...... Anyway, I don't care, and I can't care about it. ”

No matter how bloody the Manchester Guardian and the Daily Telegraph are, it's none of his business,

He only cares about two things:

1. Name;

Second, the profit.

Let's get a foothold in England first,

At least, Lu Shi has to have the capital to go to the table.

Scott said to Thatch: "The Daily Telegraph is mostly small articles, and if you want to write a column for Mr. Lu, I'm afraid it's only once a week, right?" ”

Thatch took out his pipe, knocked the ash on the table, and slowly filled it with tobacco.

It took him a while before he lit the fire and took a deep breath,

"Go out and talk?"

Scott nodded,

"Please."

The two of them gestured to Lu Shi separately, and then left the table.

It's kind of mysterious......

Lu Shi was also happy to be idle, and he drank tea leisurely, and at the same time complained in his heart that the British liked to put sugar and milk in the tea, which tasted weird.

At this time, a white girl came to the table,

"Is it Mr. Lu Shi?"

Lu Shi did not pick up the stubble,

He didn't know the foreign girl in front of him, so he was naturally too lazy to take care of it.

Unexpectedly, the other party took the initiative and said: "Mr. Lu doesn't need to be nervous, just simply know and chat, it will not violate morality, whether it is British morality or Chinese morality." By the way, you can call me Margarita. ”

The land time is full of black lines, ̄□ ̄||

Obviously, the other party is so enthusiastic because he misunderstands that he has the introverted (self) and introverted (inferior) of East Asians, and he does not dare to take the initiative to contact the British lady.

He sighed, "Who are you?" ”

The girl is confused,

"I've already introduced myself."

It's enough to not even hear Lu Shi's sarcasm.

Lu Shi became more and more helpless, carefully looking at the other party's clothes,

Margarita's skirt is very well-cut, obviously not ready-to-wear, and judging from the excellent workmanship, it is likely to be made by a family tailor, plus the pearl necklace worn on the chest does not look cheap, no matter how it looks like the dress of a rich girl.

Moreover, Margarita is very beautiful,

She is not like ordinary foreign women with large pores and many freckles, but she has delicate skin, seems to have some Asian ancestry, and her eyes are bright, staring at Lu Shi, full of curiosity and flickering.

When the land is one head and two large,

He knows how difficult this kind of little princess is,

"Lady Margarita, you ......"

Before the words fell, Margarita corrected, "Miss." ”

Lu Shi was secretly speechless and continued: "Okay, miss. Miss Margarita, would you like to pay for my afternoon tea? ”

This sentence is about the same as driving people away.

I didn't expect ......

"Okay."

Margarita sat down across from Lu Shi and took out a pound bill to put under Thatch's plate.

Lu Shi was treated obediently, so he had to ask the other party: "Miss Margarita, I don't know what you are looking for me for?" ”

Margarita giggled,

"Mr. Lu, I heard that you support women's right to vote and be voted?"

Okay~

Feminist.

The rich lady has nothing to do when she is idle, but she likes to think about something that she has not.

Lu Shi flatly denied: "No." ”

Margarita was surprised, "But I heard it just now, and you said a lot of ...... in the salon."

Before the words fell, Lu Shi immediately interrupted the other party: "Who are you!?" Why didn't I see you at the salon!? Could it be that you are eavesdropping at the door of Bakker's editor-in-chief!? ”

Three questions in a row, all of them are violent.

Margarita was stunned and didn't know what to say.

Lu Shi muttered: "I didn't expect that the security in London has reached this point, and I have to contact Scotland Yard." ”

As soon as she heard Scotland Yard, Margarita hurriedly got up,

She had already escaped by smuggling, and if she was thrown into prison for no apparent reason, it would be a big deal, and it might cause international problems.

She glared at Lu Shi fiercely, and slipped away with her skirt.

Lu Shi couldn't help but let out a sigh: "Whew~ It's finally ......"

Meanwhile, Thatch and Scott are back,

Scott quipped, "Mr. Lu is so charming, we have only been out for a few minutes, and you have taken away the soul of a young lady." ”

Lu Shi begged for mercy: "Don't make fun of me." We get down to business, and it's important to get down to business. ”