There are all kinds of luxurious and expensive cars parked in front of the manor, which look even more dazzling than the World Auto Show. Mr. Li told me that people come from all over the world, not just Thailand, but people from many places.
"Let's go, I'll take you in to see the gatherings of high society. There are many people here that you can only see on TV. Today you have the opportunity to get in close contact with them." After saying this, someone happened to come out from inside , Mr. Li and the man looked at each other and laughed.
The two of them were muttering something as they walked in. Old friends walked in as if they were talking to each other as usual. I quickly followed and soon arrived at the main building of the manor. A luxurious and majestic building stood in front of us. before.
A middle-aged man with a cigar in his mouth walked out and greeted me from afar. Mr. Li said to me: "This is Mr. Nick. I will take you over to meet him."
I walked closer and first made a Namaste. It seemed that Nick was indeed a Buddhist. After Mr. Li greeted him politely, Nick looked at me. I felt as if everything had been exposed by his look. in front of his eyes.
A pair of ordinary-looking but profound eyes with a look that could see through everything. When he looked at me, I suddenly felt uncomfortable all over, and my sweat pores stood up. But I did not lower my head and faced him without being humble or arrogant. watching.
Fortunately, he immediately withdrew his gaze and asked a few questions to Mr. Li. Then he turned back to look at me and said in blunt Chinese: "Young man, you are good. It is rare to have a temperament that is neither humble nor arrogant. I am very proud of him." I’m optimistic about you, follow the old drug dealer and learn more, you will definitely be promising in the future.”
Mr. Li said to me: "Xiao Bo, that's good. There are very few people who can be praised by Old Nick. It's really rare that you have such a comment when you meet him for the first time." After speaking, there was some approval in his eyes. Hold me.
I tried to make my tone as normal and natural as possible, neither proud nor flattered. I calmly said to old Nick: "Thank you, Mr. Nick. There is still a lot for the younger generation to learn."
Old Nick smiled and nodded to me, and then invited us into the banquet hall. It was a unique style, and it looked like a religious-style building from the outside.
But what really highlights the luxurious atmosphere inside is the magnificent hall. I guess many things here are made of gold. The overall design is very elegant and does not look tacky. On the top is a crystal lamp. Jade The floors are paved, the walls are inlaid with gems, and many world-famous paintings are hung.
It feels like what is said in the Dream of Red Mansions: white jade for the hall, gold for the horse. The whole feeling is luxury, extremely luxurious. I guess the specifications of the royal family are just like this.
Looking around, the people inside are all rich or noble people. No ordinary person can come to such a banquet.
As Mr. Li led me inside, he greeted many different people. It seemed that many of them were not the first time he met. Mr. Li introduced me to someone who was a smuggling giant, and who was so-and-so. Customs inspection.
But now here they are chatting and laughing together, drinking and chatting at the same table. There is no contradiction or incompatibility, but after leaving here, they may still be colluding in private, or they may be life-or-death enemies.
I even saw a few celebrities, yes, Thai celebrities. Although I don’t pay too much attention to these, I can still recognize a few. It is really a gathering of high society, and people from all walks of life can meet here.
When I was looking around, I noticed a girl in the field, with a beautiful face, fair skin, and a tall figure. She was wearing a red dress. Her black hair was tied up on her head, adding some elegance.
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I saw her enjoying herself in the crowd, greeting people casually, and clinking wine glasses with others from time to time. She walked towards us all the way.
When he came to Mr. Li, he smiled and said to Mr. Li: "General Cobra is here too. It seems that this party is getting more and more interesting. Haha, my father asked me to say hello to you."
Mr. Li replied: "Xue'er is getting more and more beautiful. Tell your father when you have time to come and sit in my poor place." After saying this, the girl walked away. Before leaving, she was just casually
He glanced at me.
I feel very strange, who is this girl? Why doesn’t she seem to have much respect for this drug lord that many people respect, and she just said hello casually. And it seems that Mr. Li has no dissatisfaction.
Look.
I asked the question in my mind and asked: "Mr. Li, this girl just now is...".
Mr. Li smiled bitterly and told me: "You heard it just now, she is Chinese. And when it comes to the end, it is not simple. Especially his father."
Then he did not tell me directly who this girl was, but asked me: "Xiao Bo, you are Chinese, have you heard of China's Hongmen?"
I replied without thinking: "Of course I have heard of this. It is said to be the most mysterious and ancient gang in China. Didn't it cease to exist since the founding of New China?"
Mr. Li smiled and said: "Haha, it no longer exists? This is just a way of saying it to the outside world. In fact, it is still preserved and its strength is hidden. And most of the strength has been transferred abroad, to the United States, Canada, and Japan.
They have branches all over Europe."
After a pause, he continued: "Their current strength is not any weaker than before, but they have moved abroad for development. And this girl is Lin Xue, the daughter of Lin Rufeng, the famous contemporary head of Hongmen."
I was surprised again. I didn't expect that Hongmen still existed. It seemed that ordinary people couldn't access it, and this girl turned out to be the daughter of a contemporary leader. It was really scary.
Mr. Li also told me that because Hongmen is spread all over the world, its business is inextricably linked to many places. And this old Nick is also involved in the smuggling industry and has always had some contact with Hongmen.
While they were talking, the banquet officially started. This kind of upper-class gathering. In fact, it is to spend money to be a little elegant, and then it is nothing more than to get closer to each other.
Maybe after such a party, the smuggler and the customs officer would reach some consensus, and then both of them would make a lot of money.
The real purpose of the party is that not too many people care about it, and a glass of wine at the party would have been worth the wine I drank in a year before. They are all extremely expensive.
This party also made me realize that there are rich and poor everywhere. There are also many rich people in Thailand, a small country, but there is no wealth list like those boring acquaintances, and then put their names on it.
In fact, many people on the world's wealth list are richer than them. However, their money cannot be seen in the light, so it cannot be displayed openly. People can enjoy themselves if they have money, so why show off.
After Mr. Li took me shopping for a while, he was pulled over by someone who seemed to be an old friend to catch up with him. He just asked me to play casually by myself and just go find him after it was over.
And I was happy and relaxed. I was not used to such banquets. In addition, no one knew me, and I had no friends to catch up with. So it was okay, I just walked around by myself.
The waiters were very professional and brought me red wine. Then they asked me politely what I wanted. I thought about it and said to him, "Can you give me a cigarette? Thank you!"
Soon, the waiter brought a plate with many varieties of cigars in it. I had never seen many of them. Alas, it seems that I am really not a person of this level.
I'm not used to smoking cigars. I think it's easier to get used to smoking regular cigarettes, but I just took one at random. I lit it casually and walked around with red wine in my hand.
I left the banquet hall without knowing it. Anyway, I am not used to such occasions. I saw a waiter running over and asking me what I needed.
I felt very helpless, as if I was being watched wherever I went, so I could only tell him: "I want to take a walk and visit your manor. Is that okay?".
He said very respectfully: "Of course, sir. Do you want me to take you to visit the garden and swimming pool?" How did he know that I am not actually a person of status? There was a time when I was similar to him.
I was just looking for a quiet environment to get some fresh air, so I quickly said, "No, I just want to walk around by myself, thank you."
He still said respectfully: "Okay, sir, if you need anything, just call me." After that, he walked aside.
And I continued to wander aimlessly and walked into the garden casually. I was admiring the tulips blooming in the garden. I prefer tulips because I think they have an elegant and noble feeling.
Just when I was thinking about whether to pick one and take it away, there was a woman's exclamation, and then I felt something hit my head. Then a cool liquid was sprinkled on it.
A lot of it was sprinkled on my face and body.
A cup fell to the ground. When I looked down, I saw that the clothes on my chest were spilled with red wine. Just when I was about to look up, a girl's voice came from above: "I'm sorry, sir, I'll come down right away and ask someone to change your clothes."
new clothes".
When I looked, it turned out to be Lin Xue from Hongmen. She was standing on the balcony above the garden. Her wine glass accidentally slipped and fell on me. At this time, she turned around and came downstairs to find me.
I never dreamed that a girl who has been entangled with me all my life, with a love-hate relationship and an inexplicable relationship, would meet me under such circumstances.
And now I am still standing in the garden very depressed, not knowing what to say.