Chapter 288 Clues in old photos
The weather is just right today.
Chen Lun and Tracy were walking along the Lingyu River in the East District of Peacock City.
This river is a tributary of the Weiling River outside Peacock City. It spans the Northwest District and the East District. It is a beautiful landscape in the city.
On both sides of the river, there are many bars and dance halls, which are very lively. There are also some families who live by the river. For privately operated boating activities, you only need to pay two silver coins to get a small boat and enjoy the river for an hour.
Chen Lun felt the breeze blowing in his face and glanced at the girl beside him.
In fact, even if she didn't come to him, Chen Lun planned to take the initiative to go to Viscount Harrington's house and try to make contact with her father. But since Tracy came to the door himself, he didn't mind getting some general clues through this girl.
"Mr. Jack, let's go boating!"
Tracy turned to look at Chen Lun, showed a shy smile, pointed at the boats on the river, and whispered.
"Miss Trier is wearing a long skirt today, is it convenient?"
Chen Lun asked with a smile.
"I'm fine!"
Tracy shook her head quickly, with hope in her eyes.
"Well, okay then."
Chen Lun thought for a while and agreed to the proposal.
The two came to a private wooden house by the river and knocked on the outermost window.
There is a sign hanging by the window with boating price details, opening hours and precautions.
Although it doesn't look professional, it's also interesting.
The window opened from the inside, revealing the face of a middle-aged woman. After seeing the outfits of Chen Lun and Chen Lun, she smiled respectfully, even a little to please.
"Good day, sir and madam, do you two want to go rowing?"
“Let’s row for an hour first. If you don’t have enough, you can add more. The extra silver baron is considered as a tip.”
Chen Lun took out three silver coins and handed them over. The woman took them quickly, thanked him, and then gave him a key.
"Wish you both a good time."
Following the direction given by the woman, Chen Lun took Tracy to the trestle by the lake, then used the key to unlock the corresponding lock and boarded the small wooden boat.
Tracy put away the umbrella, then raised the hem of her skirt with her hands, and looked at the boat with a little hesitation, as if she was worried that she would not be able to jump over and fall into the river.
Chen Lun saw this and smiled slightly.
"Miss Trier, let me help you."
As he spoke, he extended his hand in a gentlemanly manner.
Tracy's cheeks were slightly red and she put her little hand on the other person's palm.
She couldn't help but feel a warmth coming from her hands, which was steady and strong at the same time.
As Tracy easily came to the boat with the help of Chen Lun, a strong sense of security filled her heart.
Chen Lun asked Miss Tracy to sit down, then untied the rope hanging on the trestle, pushed hard, and the boat slowly left the shore.
The two of them each took an oar and began to paddle.
Tracy always maintained a ladylike image and was extremely careful while rowing. At the same time, she also quietly observed Mr. Jack beside her.
Looking at his perfect profile, my heart beat faster.
"Miss Tracy, why don't you tell me some interesting facts about Peacock City."
Chen Lun used the oars to control the direction to avoid spinning in place, and then said softly.
"Like those mysterious things...you know, as a magician, I am more interested in these things."
"A mysterious thing?"
Tracy came to her senses and then racked her brains to remember.
She wanted to show off more in front of Mr. Jack so that he would have a better impression of her.
"Because Peacock City is a seaport city, there have always been rumors of 'Sirens' circulating in the dock area in the south... It is said that they are beautiful creatures. They have faces similar to female human beings, but their bodies are covered with hair. Fish scales
They also have beautiful singing voices and can emit songs that confuse humans. However, they are bloodthirsty and cruel, and often trick humans into entering the water and then kill them. ”
Tracy whispered.
Chen Lun nodded, indicating that he was listening carefully.
Speaking of Kraken, he couldn't help but think of the Deep Sea Path.
The name of Sequence 6 of this path is also called "Siren". The sequence ability is very similar to this extraordinary creature. I don't know what the connection is between the two.
The necklace on his chest was the transformation of a [Siren] transcendent after his death.
"I also heard that some people married sirens and had children, but the end was extremely tragic... These were all told by sailors in the dock area. My father told me that it was the territory of the 'Blue Sail' gang and he would never let me get close. , so I don’t know if it’s true or not.”
Tracy added.
"Siren? It's really interesting... As a noble, Miss Trier should usually attend parties and activities with other noble ladies, right?"
Chen Lun asked with a chuckle.
"Well, I have several close friends. Most of them come from aristocratic families, and the elders in the family often keep in touch with my father."
Miss Tracy smiled sweetly.
Chen Lun then used this topic to guide Miss Tracy to tell some mysterious experiences in the aristocratic circle.
Seeing Chen Lun's curious expression, the girl seemed very interested and told him everything in detail.
Chen Lun nodded and echoed a few words.
His words were humorous and his responses were just right every time, which made Miss Tracy very happy and felt that chatting with Mr. Jack was a very interesting thing.
But Chen Lun felt a little disappointed in his heart.
Because he didn't get any valuable information from Tracy.
I still don’t have a clue which noble family the opportunity lies with.
"Mr. Jack, there is the 'Cruise Boat Museum' ahead. Should we go and see it?"
Tracy said suddenly.
Chen Lun drew his attention back and looked up.
I saw several huge white "house boats" parked on the river bank in front. They were only slightly shorter than ordinary bungalows, but more slender.
The boat has doors and windows and looks like a house on the river.
"What is that?"
Chen Lun asked curiously.
"It was actually a resident's house, and the family lived in the boat. But they would collect a lot of antiques and small objects about local history and put them on tables and on the walls of the cabin for guests to visit... We call this kind of boat It’s called the ‘Cruise Boat Museum’.”
Tracy said with a smile.
"This is a unique thing about Peacock City. If outsiders come here, they can often spend dozens of copper coins to one silver barley to learn about the local history and stories... Each ship carries different contents. Yes, it will be very fresh.”
Chen Lun became slightly interested.
He smiled at Tracy:
"Then let's go and have a look."
The two rowed the small wooden boat to the plank road, then tied the rope to the wooden pile, and then turned around and went to the "Cruise Boat Museum".
After entering, I found a family busy in the cabin. The father and captain was explaining the old objects on the wall to a couple, while the mother was cooking food, and several girls cleverly carried the food to the guests.
Chen Lun looked at the notice on the wall at the entrance, consciously took out two silver coins as tickets, and threw them into a tin can, making a clanging sound.
"Welcome to the Outlet Boat Museum, sir and madam."
A little girl with sharp eyes saw the arrival of Chen and Lun and shouted sweetly.
"Thank you, generous sir."
Another little girl ran over and said with a smile.
She also held up a dinner plate with her mother's freshly fried oyster cakes on it.
"Please try it, it's free of charge."
"Thank you."
Chen Lun responded with a polite smile, took off his gloves, picked up a piece with his hand and put it into his mouth.
The oyster cakes were fried golden brown on both sides, crispy and delicious, which surprised him.
"You should try it too, Miss Trier."
He said to Tracy beside him.
Tracy hummed, picked up a piece with a smile, started to taste it, and then praised it profusely.
"Sir, you are so good-looking."
The little girl raised her head and looked at Chen Lun, and said in a childish voice.
Miss Tracy couldn't help laughing.
"Thank you for the compliment."
Chen Lun smiled, took out a piece of silver and put it into the girl's hand.
"This is a tip for you. Please help me tell your mother that the oyster pancakes are delicious."
The little girl was overjoyed. After raising her skirt and thanking Chen Lun, she couldn't wait to carry the plate and ran towards the kitchen. She also said loudly that she had met a generous and good-looking gentleman, and he praised your oyster cakes for being delicious.
There was a faint sound of communication coming from the kitchen.
Chen Lun and Tracy smiled at each other and walked towards the cabin.
Along the way, the two looked at some antiques placed on the table, as well as old newspapers and old photos that had been framed and hung on the wall.
Suddenly, Chen Lun's attention was attracted by an old photo.
It was a photo of an old factory building that seemed to have been abandoned due to disrepair.
"This is the Harrington Toy Factory."
Tracy came to Chen Lun's side and explained in a low voice.
Chen Lun raised his eyebrows.
"Is this the property of Miss Trier's family?"
"Well..."
Tracy smiled.
"But it was sold by my grandfather more than ten years ago. Now it has been converted into a slaughterhouse. The canned pork produced is very popular in Peacock City."
"So that's it, very interesting history."
Chen Lun sighed with emotion.
But his eyes were always fixed on the corner of the old photo, a "decoration" on the outside wall of the factory building.
It was a human-sized toy model that looked like a steel doll.
Chen Lun knew what it was.
It was one of the opportunities he had been thinking about!
‘The opportunity hidden in the hands of the nobles seems to be a steel doll... The clue has been found! ’
Chen Lun thought to himself.
He asked Tracy in a casual tone:
"This toy model looks very interesting. Have you seen it when you were a child? Miss Trier?"
"When you were a child? I have no memory."
Tracy looked at the corner of the old photo pointed by Chen Lun and shook his head.
Chen Lun was slightly disappointed.
But Miss Tracy's face soon showed reflection.
"However, I feel like I've seen it somewhere recently..."
She noticed Chen Lun's concerned eyes and then smiled.
"How about I think about it after I go back and tell you if I remember it, and then we go and see it together... Such a large toy model is no longer available."
"Okay."
Chen Lun chuckled lightly.
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When the two left the cruise ship museum and rowed back in the boat.
Several bodyguards who had been secretly protecting Miss Tracy had a low-spirited exchange of words on the shore.
"Miss Tracy sneaked out of the manor just to go on a date with the magician named 'Jack'?"
"What should we do about this matter?"
"What else can we do? Tell Viscount Harrington the truth."
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