Stride on the Journey (19) (Stamp on the Journey (19) Cocktail Reception...)
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I met a lot of people at the cocktail party, and then newspapers published related reports one after another.
Siye and Tongtong's profile photos were published in the newspaper, and they knew more and more people. No matter what era, good looks are always an advantage. From demeanor to temperament, from words to behavior, good cultivation and ease
The response made the two of them quickly integrate into this circle.
But a lot of the public's attention is not on what this person has done, but on what is happening in the upper class circle. It is such a kind of pursuit.
Li Bomin helped open such a door. As for other things, Si Ye and himself had to go there.
Siye met a young scholar named Yan Zihao at the cocktail party. He is a person who has done research in physics. Although some people are also scholars and professors, they have different directions. It is okay for everyone to chat together and make friends with each other when they have free time.
.But Si Ye discovered one person who could really help, and that was Yan Zihao.
Yan Zihao was not willing to come over at first. He just dated a girl. The girl was invited, and he was just accompanying him. Who knew that when he met Si Ye, he seemed to be in agreement. He was from a well-known family and had a wide range of channels. After considering all aspects,
Si Ye walked around with this person more frequently.
The first time I came here as a guest, I brought a bag full of books and said, "Brother Jin, I have found all the books you want."
This person does not need any other entertainment when he comes, he is given good food and drink, and he can spend a whole day in the study, where he can discuss academic matters much more than other things.
Tongtong finally reached an agreement with Ms. Han Bingzhou in private. She would not take any of the three translated manuscripts. She would only exchange for the other party to provide various medical books available abroad.
This person was also very straightforward, "The He family's ships come and go from the port very frequently. We have our own trading company in Shanghai. Once the goods arrive, I will send someone to deliver them to you in person within a month at most."
Okay! It's a gentleman's agreement, no one is entangled.
By the time Han Bingzhou sent someone to deliver the book, it was already the season for snowflakes to fall in the capital.
On this day, Tongtong fired up the kang and then turned on the stove. After breakfast, Siye and Yan Zihao went out. There are some things that cannot be solved theoretically. You have to have supplies and you have to take your time.
A patchwork of research isn't it?
These are all costly transactions.
Moreover, Yan Zihao raised a question, that is, you have no electricity here, which is very inconvenient.
But the cost of pulling wires for each household alone is too high. Either we need to buy a hand-operated generator, or we need to move to a different place.
After much thought, this thing has to be placed on the battlefield in the end. On the battlefield, where do you go to get electricity? Aren't they all power generation equipment?
Let's go around and try to get a hand-operated generator first. The two of them went out early and looked around for this thing. This thing is also available commercially and can be purchased from a store, but I just want to see where it is more suitable to buy it.
That’s all.
Tongtong was left to collect all the manuscripts for the Fourth Master first. He had to keep these things by himself. Then the room got warm, and it was probably too cold to run around for a day. Then he said that he would go to the address given by his hometown to see Lamei and the master another day.
When I got home, there was a knock on the door.
She put on her clothes and walked out, saying "Come on, come on", but the person outside the door was impatient and didn't stop banging on the door at all. She hurriedly opened the door, and there was an "ouch" from the door.
It was a girl who kept slapping the door, and then fell down this way. Lin Yutong supported her, "Are you okay?"
The other party raised his head, held up his hat, as if to take a clear look at Lin Yutong, and then smiled: "Is it Ms. Lin?"
Yes! The girl in front of me is not very old either.
"My name is Ming Ting." She laughed, "I was entrusted by Ms. Bingzhou to bring you a lot of things..." Then she pointed outward, "What do you have, it's so heavy! I'll get off
After I got the train, I rushed here, but the coal truck at the entrance of the alley blocked the way. I carried it in, and it was so heavy!"
Lin Yutong quickly invited people inside, "I'll carry it, you go inside first."
Let's carry it! Ming Ting was panting while he and Lin Yutong were carrying it. It was really a big wooden box, it was really heavy.
Entering the main hall, he put down his things first and said, "Drink some hot water and take a breath! I'm so sorry to have to go all the way to deliver it to you."
The other party waved his hand, "It's not your fault! Originally, Ms. Bingzhou gave me a phone number and asked me to notify you to pick it up. Unfortunately, I lost it on the way. I only remembered that the number was from the Northern Province Chamber of Commerce, so I simply said that it would be delivered to you.
Chamber of Commerce! When I asked about it at the Chamber of Commerce, I was told that you live in the back, and this is the house with the lantern hanging at the door! So I sent it directly."
Lin Yutong handed over the tea, "Drink some water first."
The other party drank it down in one gulp, and Lin Yutong added another glass, "Miss Ming just came back from Nanyang?"
Ming Ting laughed, "Don't call me Miss Ming. Just call me Ming Ting. I just came back from Europe and didn't catch the boat back to Shanghai, so I had to go to Nanyang first. My father went with me on the same boat.
Madam has some business dealings, so after arriving in Nanyang, I stayed at Ms. Bingzhou’s house and followed her boat back to Shanghai.”
As he talked, he drank another drink. Then he stood up and said, "I just came back, so I won't delay. Please check to see if the things you brought are yours. I'll leave after I've handed over the errand."
Can the book be wrong?
But after finally opening it, it turned out that it was indeed a medical book, and there was even a complete set of university textbooks. This is a treasure nowadays.
Ming Ting was also shocked: "So, Miss Lin is studying medicine?"
Lin Yutong did not explain, "Thank you for your hard work! The book is intact, thank you very much."
Ming Ting waved her hand, "It's not worth it." She buttoned up her coat and tied her scarf around, "Then I'll say goodbye."
I send you!
I just sent the person out, stopped the rickshaw and sent the person to the car, that's all.
I thought it was just someone I met occasionally, but after a few days, the snow stopped, and they came again, "I just found out that Ms. Lin wants to translate those books! This is amazing!" She said and started from there.
I dug into my bag and came out with three versions of the dictionary. "I asked someone to find these. I hope they can be helpful to you."
Why is this so embarrassing?
Ming Ting laughed, "What's there to be embarrassed about? In fact, you should go out and discuss with more young people. I've met several friends these days, and they all have a very good impression of you.
"
She is a girl who is keen on social activities.
Tongtong nodded, "I'm really busy. Let's translate these things first. I'm not good at social activities. I just do what I can. When you have free time in the future, you can come over to play at home. I have a house at home.
There are no elders. Secondly, the place is big and warm. Thirdly, my craftsmanship is not bad. You are welcome to be my guests at any time."
Okay! The other party responded very neatly, "I take it seriously!"
Seriously! Always welcome.
Just like that, the two of them walked around frequently. Sometimes Mingting would ask someone to bring some cakes or other food, and Tongtong would also send some home-made snacks. Or, she would see something that she didn't have here.
I also bought some medical books and gave them to her. Tongtong had nothing to give as a gift, so he drew some clothes and accessories for her. Maybe she could use them.
Who would have known that these random drawings would bring someone to my doorstep?
Ming Ting was not very happy and brought two people with him. He winked at Lin Yutong and said, "My cousin's surname is Lu."
"Hello, Mr. Lu." Lin Yutong invited the guest in, served tea, glanced at Ming Ting, who was squatting by the stove eating roasted sweet potatoes, and then asked, "Mr. Lu, are you here, are you okay?"
The gentleman hadn't spoken yet, but a lady wearing a mink hat standing next to him took off her hat and said, "Hello, Ms. Lin, we met at the cocktail party last time."
Ah! I remembered, this is a painter lady. She has a good memory, "Miss Lu?"
"You have such a good memory." She smiled at Yan Yan, and then said, "I accidentally saw a few clothing designs in the Lu Mansion before, and I really like them. I wonder if you can part with them and sell them to me.
"
Sell it to you?
Lin Yutong shook his head, "I gave it to my friend! It was specially designed for my friend. It has been given away and can no longer be sold."
There was a bit of disappointment on the girl's face, and it seemed that the room suddenly became darker.
Ming Ting smiled as she squatted beside the stove, eating more and more delicious food by the fire, and looked askance at her cousin.
Mr. Lu looked embarrassed, "That's it, Ms. Lin. I've taken the liberty to come here to ask you to design a few sets for Miss Lu."
This was really inappropriate! She was unhappy, so she said: "Clothes also have temperament! I am friends with Ming Ting. She has a cheerful personality, is upright, and has a straightforward nature. The clothes I designed for her are based on my respect for Ming Ting."
We know each other well. But to be honest, this Miss Lu is just a one-time acquaintance..."
Mr. Lu was stunned for a moment, "You don't know who Miss Lu is?"
Do you need to know who she is if you have seen her?
Tongtong shook her head, she really didn't know who Miss Lu was.
Ming Ting burst out laughing, "Ms. Lin and Yan Zihao are both bookworms, and she pays little attention to outside affairs." She came over and hugged Lin Yutong's shoulders, and said to Miss Lu, "I am the third one."
I was away for a year, and I heard about Miss Lu’s reputation when I came back. But the poems, songs, music, piano, and paintings have nothing to do with what Ms. Lin is interested in. Miss Lu, this is not offensive.”
Of course, how could this be offensive? We were the ones intruding.
After sending the person out, Lin Yutong didn't even know what Miss Lu was like.
Ming Ting then said angrily: "My cousin wanted to ask me to come, but I didn't agree. It turned out that they were really good at asking for your address and then came here. I came after them, and I didn't want to stop them.
I asked them to bother you, but it was still too late. It was also my fault. I took the picture you drew that day and wanted to go find an old tailor with my cousin, but I met Lu Shiying who was brought home by my cousin.
You don’t know her, but she is a very famous person. She is a highly sought-after talented woman. From what I have heard in the past few days since I came back, there are not ten but eight young men chasing her. Anyone who can invite her
The gatherings were extraordinary. There were also tabloid reporters who came from Shanghai to take photos of every cocktail party she attended. Every time she dressed up, she would be popular."
Such a person! Haha! Lin Yutong is not at ease at all. This is the way the world is today: there are some young people who rush around and cry out anxiously, paying attention to major domestic and international events every day. There are also some people who shout in the free air.
They went in the other direction.
She thought that since she was not a stranger, she didn't need to worry about it, but she never expected that he didn't come for her, but instead came for Si Ye. She accompanied Si Ye to a hotel to meet someone, and she met such a person by chance.
People immediately came over with a smile and said: "Mr. Jin, Ms. Lin, this is such a coincidence."
Si Ye asked in a low voice: "Who is it?"
Lin Yutong sighed, thinking that sometimes it makes sense that people don't like people who are too beautiful! When she gets close, she tends to overshadow others. Maybe she doesn't mean anything else, maybe she is just beautiful, full of...
A talented woman, but why don't I like her?
She whispered back: "Bad person!" A bad woman who wants to make me ugly! When I compare myself, I become ugly. When I am jealous of someone else's beauty, I become even uglier.
Siye just laughed and didn't say anything when people came to him, he just looked at Tongtong.
Only then did Tongtong smile, "Miss Lu, this is such a coincidence."
He smiled very kindly, "Are you here to see Director Zhou from the telegraph office? Then I picked up the right person! Come with me, both of you! Director Zhou heard that I know you two, but he asked someone to invite me to accompany the guests.
Mr. Jin is a great talent, and the news from the northern province has reached the capital. We really didn’t know that Mr. Jin was such a genius."
Every compliment was given, and there was no embarrassment of being left out at all.
There was no one else in the private room today, just Director Zhou and his wife. As soon as they entered, both of them were embarrassed for a moment when they saw Pain Pain.
Mrs. Zhou first said to Tongtong in a loud voice: "I don't see you often. I saw you last time, and I rarely see you at the following gatherings. I said, if you don't come other times, you must come this time."
See, I’m talking about it.”
Lin Yutong said: "We have invited someone like Miss Lu, how could I not come? In order to see Miss Lu's style, I should come."
Mrs. Zhou secretly praised her words. These words were neither soft nor hard, but they were also words of support for herself.
They all thought that she didn't like to go out, so she invited her husband, but found another woman to accompany her. This is something that no one with a temper can tolerate.
Although this person is not of high stature and does not come out when he is free, but his words make people think that he is not incompetent in dealing with people, but he is probably too lazy to go out and deal with people.
When Mrs. Zhou was thinking about how to reply, Miss Lu was not embarrassed at all and answered directly: "Is this the first time I know that I have such a use? I want to see Mrs. Zhou next time, so I just said that I would invite Director Zhou and
I'll see if Mrs. Zhou is here..."
This effortless behavior inevitably made Tongtong look at her with suspicion! She usually never had to look at these people, but what was wrong with them?
This may not be someone’s way of survival!
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