Chapter 134 We have no names, we are all code names
I raised my head and stared at the sky. The clouds gathered and dispersed, floating across the sky one by one.
The dead are gone, but the living are like this.
Maybe this is life.
After the ceremony, the banquet started, and Lai Changbai loudly announced to the guests that from now on, I would take over the Lai family.
Naturally, the guests took turns coming up to toast me, taking the opportunity to chat a few words and introduce themselves, so that they seemed familiar to me.
These are probably the most important people in Kyoto. Seeing them nodding and bowing in front of me with compliments on their faces, to be honest, I am really not used to it.
It’s not that these people are so amazing, on the contrary, I feel that everyone is actually the same and no one is superior to anyone else. It is best if everyone can look at each other equally and treat each other as equals.
But this is obviously difficult in the upper class circles. The classes among them are often more distinct than ordinary people, as if everyone is labeled with a third, sixth, or ninth grade.
Including when Lai Changbai introduced guests to me, some introduced them emphatically, while others just mentioned them casually. To put it bluntly, he didn't pay attention to them at all.
What's interesting is that Tao Jiale, the eldest son of the Tao family, actually brought Chen Yuxin up to toast me. However, both of them were a little embarrassed. Seeing that I was blushing, they couldn't even lift their heads.
"Master Lai, I'm really sorry. What happened just now made you laugh."
After holding it in for a long time, Taojiale still expressed his apology with an embarrassed look on his face.
Chen Yuxin lowered her head and didn't say a word. With her character, it's really difficult to admit her mistakes. She is the typical kind of person who bites shit and can't even replace it with sugar.
People, so even if they know they are wrong, they will not admit it, let alone change it.
It is almost impossible to save such people.
Of course, I won't go to see her on a regular basis.
"That's all a trivial matter. Is there nothing wrong with you? If it doesn't work, go to the hospital for a checkup. If it's broken, it will last a lifetime."
I looked at Taojiale and said pointedly.
Lai Yunque's kick before was really a bit harsh, and I was quite worried about it.
Although this kid should be taught a lesson, it will definitely not lead to him being crippled directly. That would really take a lifetime.
"No...it's okay, I'm much better now."
When I mentioned this, Taojial was obviously a little embarrassed and quickly shook his head with a blushing face.
Apparently he misunderstood and thought I was making fun of him.
"Okay, hurry up and take your seat. Eat well and drink well."
I said, raising my hand to signal, and then took Chen Yurou to sit on the table.
After this banquet, I was really annoyed. The main reason was that there were too many people to greet and chat with each other. When people came up to offer a toast and compliment me, I couldn't just ignore them with a straight face. That would also look disrespectful.
polite.
After staying up for more than two hours, the banquet was finally over, the guests dispersed, and only a few important people remained.
Among them was a person I was familiar with, Mr. Si who had come to Lai's house and settled the deadlock between Lai Changbai and I.
I know that this person has an unusual identity, so I have always had a deep impression on him.
There was a young man in his twenties who came with him today. He looked very capable and stable. He was taciturn and barely spoke, giving him a sense of maturity and depth that was completely inconsistent with his age.
"Chang Ming, let me introduce you. This is my fellow junior, Si Liu. He is from the Mystic Arts Association. In the future, you will need to cooperate in many places. I brought him here today just to let you
Let’s get to know each other in advance.”
After all the guests had left, Mr. Si came up to me and introduced the young man he had brought.
"Hello, Mr. Si."
I also shook hands with the man politely.
Both of these two people have the surname Si, which really makes me a little confused as to what to call them.
But these are not important. I am just curious, what kind of sect are the two of them? One is in a high position in the political world, and the other is a member of the Mysterious Arts Association. These are not ordinary identities.
And I haven't heard of it before, that there is such an association as the Mysterious Arts Association.
"If you encounter any metaphysical troubles in the future, you can come to me."
Siliu said and handed over a business card.
I took it and took a look and found that there was only a phone number and the three words "四六" on the business card, and there was nothing else. It felt somewhat simple and perfunctory.
However, the material of this card is quite unusual. It feels heavy in the hand, as if it is made of some kind of metal material.
"Si Shiliu, is there any meaning behind this name?"
I looked at the business card and asked subconsciously.
"We don't have names, we are all called by code names, just like me, my name is Si Shiyi."
Si Liu didn’t say anything, but Si Shiyi explained it to me.
"Your name is Si Shiyi?"
I looked at Si Shiyi and then Si Shiliu with some surprise, and said in surprise: "Doesn't this mean that there are forty-six of your fellow apprentices?"
"It's forty-nine, taken from Dao Fifty and Tianyan Forty-nine."
Si Shiyi said neither humble nor arrogant.
"So many? Is your sect very interesting? What kind of ancient metaphysics sect is it?"
I looked very curious.
"Don't ask about this for now. You should worry more about your family's affairs. Although you are now the head of the family, not everything is smooth sailing. If there are any conflicts within your family, as long as it does not affect the overall situation, we will
I won’t interfere.”
Si Shiyi said, patted my shoulder meaningfully, and then left with Si Shiliu.
I could feel that there must be something else in his words just now, but what exactly he wanted to remind me, I really couldn't figure out for a while.
Logically speaking, now that I have become the head of the family, there should be no more conflicts within the family, right?
The thoughts that flashed through my mind were then thrown out of my mind.
When I saw them off at the gate on the 11th, I suddenly found that Liu Zixuan and Liu Yuyao were also here, standing next to Liu Zixuan's black Hummer.
But I didn't seem to see them at the banquet just now. Logically speaking, Lai Changbai and others should not invite the Liu family. After all, they had an enmity back then.
Then people from the Liu family can only come uninvited.
"Isn't this the junior of the Liu family? You guys are late and the banquet has already dispersed."
Lai Changbai obviously also knew Liu Zixuan's brother and sister, so he walked over as he spoke.
"We're not here for a banquet."
Suddenly a cold voice came from the Hummer, and then the door opened, and Liu Guiyun, dressed in a purple dress and veil, slowly stepped out of the car.