The situation in Seongma Province had changed drastically these days, and the power structure in Longyang City had also changed greatly. With the end of the war at the frontline, the local power had become the target of the feudal lord. The city lord, Lang Zhengnan, had been transferred to Jinlan Prefecture. The reason why he left so obediently was because a powerful fleet had entered the Defying Dragon River.
The new city lord was the warden of South Tooth Island Prison, Su Chengbo, a member of the Three-Eyed Race.
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North City District, in a luxurious manor. There was a single villa in the manor, and it was bustling with noise and excitement. A small wine party was being held here. All sorts of handsome men and beautiful women were walking around. Although the wind was chilly outside, it was as warm as spring inside.
In a room on the second floor of the villa, a young girl was sitting cross-legged on a praying mat. There were a few colorful stones in front of her. The room was also filled with all sorts of stones. There were brown ores, granite, basalt …
It should have been a little messy, but these stones were arranged in a certain pattern, crisscrossing in circles, presenting a strange sense of beauty to the human eye. It was like the golden ratio, and moving any one of them would destroy this sense of beauty.
"Young miss, young master invites you to go out and meet the guests." An old nanny opened the door and looked at the young girl lovingly.
The young girl opened her eyes and sighed softly. "Is big brother having a wine party again today?"
The old nanny smiled and said, "Young master likes to be lively."
"Sigh, father just left, and big brother is having fun every night."
The young girl seemed to be a bit unhappy. Her beautiful brows were slightly knitted, and an extremely small crack appeared on her snow-white forehead. There was a faint trace of silver light inside.
"Young miss, you haven't gone out for a few days. It's time to go out for a walk. Look, it's snowing outside. It's very beautiful." The old nanny carefully walked around the stones on the ground. She walked to the window and opened the curtains.
The young girl looked out of the window, and her expression became more melancholy. She muttered, "It's snowing in April. The weather this year is very strange."
Seeing that the young girl had no intention of going out, the old nanny left alone.
In the hall on the first floor, everyone was surrounding a handsome young man and exchanging compliments.
The young man did not put on any airs. No matter who came, he would clink glasses with the other party. He was very refined and gentlemanly. When he saw a beautiful girl walk in, he immediately greeted her with joy. "Miss Lu, you're late."
The hall quieted down. Everyone looked at the girl with envy and jealousy.
The girl blushed and looked at the young man with shyness and surprise. The meaning in her eyes was obvious. 'Didn't you say that your little sister invited me? Why are there so many people?'
The young man said apologetically, "I didn't tell you beforehand, but I really just wanted to introduce some friends to you."
"Oh … Let me introduce everyone. This is Miss Lu Qing. The Zi Lan perfume was invented by this lady."
Everyone gathered around. A young man with long and narrow eyes smiled and said, "I didn't expect the person who invented Zi Lan to be so beautiful. Perfume really matches a beauty!"
"That's right. Brother Su, you're not being very nice. You have such a beautiful friend and you didn't introduce her to us earlier!"
"Miss Lu, I think I like your perfume, but I haven't been able to buy it. Can you give me two bottles later?"
"Yeah, I want it too!"
"Don't worry, Miss Lu has given me the formula. It is estimated that it can be mass-produced in half a month!"
The young man eagerly introduced everyone to Lu Qing one by one. At first, Lu Qing was still a little reserved. Later, she gradually let go, with a smile on her pretty face, elegant and moving.
This wine party gathered all the young elites of Longyang County. There was Li Ye, the young chief of Jiu Yuan farm village, Zang Guixu, the nephew of Blackstone Zang Haisheng, and Yuan Hua, the son of the garrison commander.
The identity of the young man is naturally not ordinary. This manor is the residence of the new City Lord, Su Chengbo. The young man is Su Chengbo's son, Su Wenlin. As the son of the City Lord and the descendant of The Three Eyed Clan, naturally, he is not comparable to the people of Longyang City, a small county.
Su Wenlin raised his glass and said loudly, "Everyone, we father and son have just come to your treasure land. In the future, we would like to thank you for your care. My Three Eyed Clan has never been a tyrant. We have always sought for win-win cooperation. Today, I will announce a good news to everyone. My father has transferred several mechanical engineers from the clan, and a large number of fuel-powered machines and equipment. In the future, Longyang City will be developed into a pearl of the southern lords!"
The wine party instantly entered the climax. Everyone was a little excited. Technology is still the mainstream force of the world. It can bring huge productivity improvement and also bring a lot of wealth!
Alcohol is the best way to adjust the atmosphere and make people lost. After a while, Lu Qing's face was a little rosy, and she looked more beautiful.
Su Wenlin's magnetic voice entered her ears, "Can I call you Qing?"
At this time, how could Lu Qing not understand Su Wenlin's meaning. There is almost no woman who can resist the pursuit of this kind of person. Young, handsome, refined, easy-going, powerful … … She is no exception. However, when she saw the cold and biting snow outside the window, a pair of deep and hesitant eyes suddenly appeared in her mind. She imagined a wanderer facing this windy and snowy night by himself. She felt her heart was about to break.
When Su Wenlin saw Lu Qing suddenly become sluggish, he thought that this girl in front of him is about to fall for him. A pleasure of conquering rose in his heart. This trick of his has been tried and tested time and time again. Now, he only needs to increase the intensity of his attack. He blinked his eyes lightly, forced out a trace of tears, and said with deep affection, "Qing, be my girlfriend."
The wine party was silent. Everyone was waiting for Lu Qing's answer. The snow outside was getting heavier and heavier. A figure stood quietly in the snow, also waiting for the girl's answer.
Just when Su Wenlin was a little impatient, Lu Qing suddenly shed a tear from the corner of her eye. She put the red wine glass in her hand on the tray beside her, lifted the corner of her dress, and ran outside without looking back.
Su Wenlin was stunned. His handsome face was suddenly full of haze. The wine glass in his hand was crushed by an inexplicable force.
The old man dressed as a housekeeper stepped forward and whispered in his ear, "Young master, do you want to catch this ungrateful girl?"
Su Wenlin nodded imperceptibly. When he raised his head again, his expression had returned to normal. He said with self-mockery, "To tell you the truth, this is the first time my confession has been rejected!"
The wine party became lively again. Everyone's expression was a little unnatural as if they were suppressing their laughter. On the surface, they were very respectful to the young man, but secretly, they were not convinced of the new city lord's power. They could not wait to see this young city lord make a fool of himself.
Su Wenlin's expression became worse and worse. Finally, he finished hastily and went to the back of the warehouse alone. The housekeeper dressed in black was waiting inside.
"Why, you didn't catch her?"
"Young Master, that girl is protected by an expert. The five men I sent out were all killed in one blow!"
"Oh."
Su Wenlin touched his chin and muttered, "It seems that this girl is not simple. Send someone to investigate."
"Yes."
After the old housekeeper left, the crack on Su Wenlin's forehead expanded slightly. He tried hard to open it. His face was distorted and his body was trembling slightly. For the Three-Eyed Race, only those who could completely open their third eye could be considered a true member of the Three-Eyed Race. Only then could they be recognized by the race and obtain a large amount of resources. If they could not open their third eye, then they would never be able to stand out under the protection of their parents.
After a long time, he seemed to have used up all his strength. The crack closed again. He rested for a while. When he was ready to try again, a clear voice came to his ear, "Big brother, what are you doing today?"
There was a beautiful girl in the warehouse. She stared at him and said with dissatisfaction.
Su Wenlin's face showed a doting smile. He went forward and rubbed the girl's head, "Little sister, why are you here?"
The girl pushed his hand away and frowned, "What are you and Zhang doing? Big brother, before father left, he told us to keep a low profile. There are hidden dragons and crouching tigers among the people. It would be troublesome if we offend someone who is not to be trifled with."
"Okay, okay, I know. Little sister, you can't tell father. I just asked Zhang to help me find out some information. Nothing else."