old dream

Chapter 166 Banquet and Promise

"Yesterday, Elena invited me to have a dinner at Linus' house this evening."

Sitting in the narrow back row of the car, Ji Lian seemed to speak calmly.

After purchasing the vehicle, the place where she and Colin talked secretly was also transferred to the vehicle.

"Ah."

While watching the four-wheeled carriages around, Colin answered casually:
"Tell me the address later, and I'll take you nearby."

Ji Lian seemed to hesitate for a while, and asked carefully:

"...can you go with me?"

"Huh? Why?"

"Because I'm alone and don't know how to face them."

Ke Lin glanced at the rearview mirror and saw Ji Lian lowered her head. She asked softly:

"In a few days, will Linus really die?"

Colin didn't answer her question, he walked around several slow-moving carriages lightly, and then pulled the accelerator lever.

Of course Ji Lian knew what consequences her actions would cause.This is the first time she has directly or indirectly harmed someone.

A friend's mentor.

For a reason that even she couldn't figure out, she became Colin's accomplice.

"In a while, I may be heading to Danaro."

The narrow tires pressed on the stone road, which was a little bumpy.The reassuring hum of the redstone engine sounded a bit harsh now.

"..." Colin shook the steering wheel and remained silent.

Ji Lian made the final conclusion first.Then she looked out the car window and briefly explained the progress of the past few days.

"...I didn't agree, and I didn't have any expectations, but Elena did it on her own."

"I was thinking...now we have to find antibiotics. It used to be only about me, but now it could be about me and her life."

"But judging by the results, my tuberculosis may not really be contagious."

Ji Lian hasn't figured out what this means yet, but at least one of the most obvious facts is that she will be able to return to the crowd.

She could go back to the Order, show her worth, and get the best medical care in the world.

"so."

After being silent in the driver's seat for a while, Colin said lightly:
"For your illness, it is indeed better to go to the Holy Province."

Compared with stealing some materials to her in fragments, the religious order can provide more abundant resources no matter what.

Although Ji Lian's departure will have a huge impact on him, if she really wants to leave, he can't force her to stay.

Colin said:
"If you've made up your mind to go to Danaro...then bless you."

Although it is a pity.

But while thinking this way, a question also appeared in Colin's mind.

I and Ji Lian are in an equal trading relationship, which has been the case over the years.

They all have goals that must be accomplished, and they are very mature and rational people.

Then if the religious order can provide better resources, what is the need for her to help herself with Linus?
Just because she didn't believe Elena's guess at first.

"……thanks."

After hearing Ke Lin's answer, Ji Lian took a while to say these two words.

This means that this four-year cooperation is coming to an end.

Ji Li'an was still looking at the regressing pedestrians outside the window, opened her mouth, but stopped talking.

Can you complete your plan without me?

In fact, Ji Li'an really wanted to ask this question, but she was afraid that she would be too domineering and get carried away.

Or being seen through, I haven't made up my mind yet, and I don't even know why, and I am vacillating and want to stay.

At the same time, she felt that since Colin would let her go, it meant that he was actually sure to solve the remaining problems.

Otherwise, an unscrupulous person like Ke Lin would keep him even if he was imprisoned.

Their cooperation is no longer equal, and for Colin's current plan, he may become a dispensable existence.

Ji Li'an thought about these facts calmly, but a trace of unwillingness and loss vaguely flashed in her heart.

"Linus should live in South Stad, right?" Colin asked:

"I guess it's not too far from the Riverport area?"

This is a simple inference from the Prohibition Bureau's location.

"Well, that's right." Ji Li'an said, "You drive there first."

"If you still feel uneasy, I can accompany you there today." Colin said:

"But don't expect me to withstand the pressure for you. After all, those uneasiness is in your heart."

Don't panic, let them see the clues.

"Ah."

Ji Lian thought for a while:

"It should be better with you here."

…………

Two hours later, they were welcomed in by Elena who came to open the door.Elena was a little surprised when she first saw Colin, and then showed a guessing look.

"You are Colin."

Elena stretched out her hand, white and slender, but very powerful:
"I often hear Ji Lian mention you, let's come in together."

As far as the river port area is concerned, Linus' mansion is already on the upper reaches.But apart from the bedroom and bathroom, no one can see that anyone has lived here.

The richly decorated kitchen and dining table were covered with fine dust.

Elena had already put away her long hair, was wearing a dust cap, and a large white apron with lace, she looked like a maid, busily clearing away the tableware and the oven.

Colin and Jillian try to help, but in the end it's just Elena adding more trouble.In the end, they could only go and wait with Linus.

Colin silently observed Linus, who was about to step into his own trap.

Unlike the black-and-white newspaper appearance, because his hair is messy and randomly tied behind his head, he looks unkempt.

The reason why he dared to directly visit a Chierxing superhuman from the sect was because Ke Lin had enough confidence in his technique and ability to hide the spiritual essence.He will not be exposed when he goes to the seminary every day, and naturally he will not be exposed here.

"You said your last name was Dallozzo?"

During the chat, Linus put the newspaper in his hand flat, and asked with some surprise.

"Yes," replied Colin.

"Excuse me, are you and Craigie D'Allozzo...?"

"It's my uncle."

"Oh……"

Linus suddenly said:
"He is someone I admire a lot... That incident is really regrettable. It has been nine years now."

Colin suddenly became curious about Linus' emotion.

Heine had always kept his mouth shut about his uncle, and few people in the seminary would mention him.

But Linus, who is far away in the Holy Province of the Principality, will admire his uncle Xinsheng.

"Do you know what happened to him before he got eye disease?"

"Eye disease?"

Linus frowned strangely:

"Is anyone insulting Craigie's work like this?"

But then, Linus shook his head, knowing he had made a slip of the tongue.

After all, in the eyes of Linus at this time, Colin is just an ordinary person who has nothing to do with the extraordinary and the religious order.

How could he have imagined it?This young man who was less than two meters away from him was the "Lieutenant" Heinrich he had been looking for for two weeks.

"When I finish my work these days, maybe I will come to your place to visit."

Linus put the newspaper on the tray, stood up smiling and said:

"If your uncle thinks it's okay to reveal it, let's talk about it later."

Colin nodded with a smile, and followed him out of the seat.

But I knew in my heart that this day might never come.

…………

The last dish that Elena brought out was not considered a success, because she forgot to open the lid when she boiled the soup the day before, so the soup was not concentrated, and the result was that both the meat and the burnt aroma were bland.

But the atmosphere of the four of them at the dinner table was excellent, even though Ji Lian seemed a little nervous and didn't say much, Linus could always smooth things over in a funny way.Elena couldn't restrain her joy, because finally, she got together with the two people she longed for the most.

After returning to Danaro, Ji Lian's terminal illness will have a chance to be cured.And after that, they will be together forever.

"I don't know if the Prohibition Bureau is doing well?"

During the dinner, Ke Lin had been pretending to be just shy and curious as a young man.And because of his uncle, Linus has gradually let go of his guard.

So, maybe it's to find out about the enemy's situation, maybe it's just to tease the opponent.After clearing the table, Colin casually asked his most dangerous enemy about the progress of the Prohibition operation.

According to his current knowledge, Linus might swear that the leader of the bootlegging organization will be taken down within two days.

Perhaps he hoped that the other party would express his position in this way, because the more arrogant the enemy, the more fun it would be to defeat him.

But unexpectedly, Linus shook his head, and said solemnly:

"We have found the location of the other party's largest bootleg warehouse...but I am hesitating whether to destroy it or not."

He considered:

"I'm starting to think that it might not be so bad for these bootlegging groups to have a master..."

"Why?" Colin asked strangely.

"I don't know if you've heard of 'Lieutenant' Heinrich. People are saying that he has devil-like abilities, but in my opinion, the most commendable thing is that he is a person with a bottom line."

"If I abandon the position of Prohibition Commissioner, maybe I will appreciate him." Linus smiled and shook his head:

"Maybe you'll think I'm crazy to say something like that as the number one commissioner."

"No, no."

Hearing these words unexpectedly, Colin's view of Linus has also changed a little, maybe he is really thinking of most people:
"I think even if the current lieutenant is defeated, the bootleggers will not disappear, after all, they need to exist forever."

Returning the bootleg market to chaos could only make things worse.

"Yes."

Linus was amazed by Colin's insights, but unfortunately there are too few people who can realize this level:

"So, if I go to that warehouse, maybe I will hold a gesture of contact and communication..."

Colin frowned, and found that the situation was a little different from what he had imagined.But at this time Linus had turned around and said to Ji Lian:
"I think Elena has already told you the result, but I still want to pretend to surprise you."

He smiled refreshingly, while Elena at the side had already solemnly brought out a tray, covered with a small velvet blanket, and on top of it was a beautiful handwritten letter.

"Since your disease is not contagious, the Holy Province of the Principality can also open the door to you." Linus said:
"Have you decided which special train to take?"

Ji Lian took the recommendation letter and held it gently in front of her chest.If it was a few years ago, this must be the invitation letter of my dreams.

But now, she managed to pull out a smile:
"Probably go back with Elena."

Because Elena always said that she and her teacher would be triumphant within two weeks.

"Okay." Hearing Ji Lian's answer, Elena hugged her lightly and said:

"We're going back in two weeks, and that's it."

　It is rather tangled. This plot was thought up before the epidemic.

　　But now I think, should I... be so unserious.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)