Chapter 192 War of Words
It was obviously a public praise and praise, and a strong compliment, and even deliberately prepared a platform for Lynch to show off, but Lynch felt cold all over and felt a strong sense of malice. .
He took Miss Valente's training to heart.
First, don’t trust anyone who is close to you. Before you understand the other person’s intentions, treat them as enemies.
Second, when someone admires you highly and shows it unabashedly, unless you really have achievements that you are proud of, do not hesitate to put him into a category with other purposes. If someone lays a platform for you to express yourself, be sure not to relax your vigilance. This is the beginning of the conspiracy. Once your performance is not in line with the other person's previous praise, the higher you were promoted before, the harder you will be hit later. A big, strong contrast will leave everyone with a first impression of your stupidity and incompetence. No matter how many people experience this scene, after half an hour, it is estimated that all the guests in the entire venue will hear about it, and a day later, the entire upper class of the Rhine City It will also spread throughout social circles, and from now on you will basically be cut off from the possibility of cooperating with these middle- and upper-class people.
Third, don’t try to escape, especially the malice from those in higher positions. Nobles are masters of using words to provoke emotions. Once you show any evasion behavior, they only need a few words to Let everyone naturally have the impression that you are vulgar, rude, arrogant, or timid and incompetent. If you want to avoid it, you must face the malice and provocations, defy them, and defeat all malice head-on.
This is exactly the purpose of your participation in the meeting. Everyone has their eyes open and understands the whole story. The smoother you resolve it, the more profound the impression you will leave on the entire upper class circle. This is the stage they help you build to perform yourself. repertoire. Don't be nervous, there is nothing to be afraid of, relax, the Valente family stands with you, no, Mr. Lynch, it is Diana de Valente who stands with you.
It was so accurate, she guessed it all, as if she had seen it with her own eyes. She was worthy of being the eldest lady of a thousand-year-old noble family. Her understanding of people's hearts and her sense of malice were like instinct. With this girl's help, there's nothing to be afraid of.
Bah, bah, bah, what are you talking about? I’m sorry, senior sister, I was wrong.
Secretly slapping himself, Lynch stroked his chest and bowed. Instead of following Count Lorende's invitation, he made a gesture of invitation with a half-smiling smile.
Whether it is the difference in age or title, this step has been taken. The label of arrogance, rudeness and pride will never be taken off. The conspiracy of the nobles is often hidden in such small details. Everything is in line with etiquette, everything seems to be well-intentioned, but little by little, it accumulates and unknowingly makes people completely unable to turn over.
"Haha, okay, don't keep everyone waiting, let's come together."
Rolling his bean-like eyes, the Earl smiled and gestured to everyone. A group of people laughed happily and surrounded Lynch and the Earl into the living room.
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Is this the living room?
This place is much larger than the living room of the original Randall Mansion. You can't even see the other side at a glance. It can accommodate at least dozens of people for a dance. The exquisite furniture is simple and elegant, the stone carvings and paintings on the roof are extremely carved, and there are large paintings hanging on the walls. There are oil paintings, ranging from landscapes to characters to stories. Various accessories, ancient armors, broken swords, small musical instruments, and old books are placed on the walls.
"Sir Detective, we met at the City Council some time ago. At that time, you were talking to the Governor and the two gentlemen from the City Hall. I didn't have the chance to take a closer look. Now that I see it, you are really personable. ”
Seeing that although Lin Qi was surrounded by the crowd, he was still sitting on the sofa on the side. Then he held a tea cup and said nothing with a smile. A young nobleman wearing aristocratic clothing looked at Lin Qi up and down. After a while, he gave a thumbs up and praised:
"They are worthy of being praised by the Governor, His Excellency the Duke of Venn. This young generation is worthy of our admiration for this taste. This outfit is obviously handmade by a famous artist and is not something ordinary people have the opportunity to see."
"Yes, Your Excellency Baron, this looks like the work of Master Christian. Last time I wanted to ask Master Christian to help me make a dress, but it was scheduled for a year later. I didn't expect that the detective also collected one. This If it were me, I would definitely treat it as a treasure and only wear it on the most important occasions."
Another nobleman dressed up in harmony said:
"However, last time I met His Excellency the Duke and two gentlemen from the city government at the city council, why didn't you wear it for such an important meeting? You are really careful. You can't even let those three people wear it. Otherwise, Everyone can appreciate your precious collection a long time ago. "
Hiss...it's another cruel remark. Do you want to label me as arrogant and not even looked down upon by the top nobles? The problem is that you are far worse than the Jiangdong rats in talking nonsense. Lynch smiled faintly and sighed deeply: "Like all of you, it is my bounden duty to serve His Majesty the King and Governor, and all the residents of the Rhine. But what is different from you is that I I am a detective, and my job is to fight against the evils that threaten the kingdom. At that time, I was still fighting against traitors, and there will always be damage in the battle. Master Christian's works are simply works of art, and I am afraid if they are damaged. I have to blame myself for the rest of my life, so I have to hide it first. Your Excellency, the Governor, and those two gentlemen are both decent people. They must understand my love for art and will not blame me.”
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"Hahaha, indeed, indeed."
The noble who asked the question laughed dryly:
"It is indeed a work of art, dazzling, especially this pair of cufflinks, which can be called a treasure. It's just that I always feel like I’ve seen it somewhere.”
"Well, there's no other way. I borrowed it from a friend temporarily." Lynch glanced at his sleeves and said casually, "My own pair were affected by the explosion of the ship's hull when I was tracking the traitors half a month ago. In Haili, I couldn't find the replacement cufflinks I wanted, so I had to borrow a pair from a friend. It's a pity, but it is for the benefit of the Rand Kingdom and His Majesty the King. It is worth paying any price, don't you think? ?”
“Yes, yes.”
The noble who asked the question smiled dryly and did not dare to continue to use the topic, but someone else immediately asked:
"I heard that the detective has set up his office in the King's District. Isn't that bad? The security there is so bad. Even if you want to protect these 'arts', you should pay attention to safety. Besides, what big commissions can there be in the slums? Ah, it’s just a small business with a few pennies. Where you put your office will really affect the size of your office.”
This is another way to attack the size of my office. , it is true that I am not worthy of my reputation, am I bragging?
Lin Qi stood up suddenly and said seriously: "Although I am just an ordinary civilian, I am also a citizen of the Rhine City. I share the worries of His Majesty the King, the Governor, and the thousands of Rhine people. The residents of the Crown District of the River Valley are Rand people, and the people of the King District are also Rand people. They also need the help of private investigators. If their demands are not met, they will be the same as those in other districts. It will also affect my Rhine residents. For the happiness of the entire Rhine people, and for the honor of His Majesty the King and His Excellency the Governor, I would rather sacrifice my own interests and put my business in the King's District."
"Good, good, good. As expected, he is a young man who is highly valued by His Excellency the Governor. Not only his moral character is commendable, but his taste is also quite unique."
Another gray-haired participant applauded softly:
"It's impeccable. It's just a pity. Why don't you choose a better cane? The cane represents the dignity of a Rand gentleman. If you don't pay attention to the cane, it would be a loss of Rand's demeanor."
You want to find flaws again, right? Unfortunately, you hit the target.
Lynch poked the ground with his cane and said with a smile: "The old man taught you right, but this is no ordinary cane. I am an antique from the Dark Age of the Third Age. I have witnessed the change of civilization. , the rise and fall of dynasties, and have experienced the fall of strong men and the extinction of living beings. In addition to its own value, it also has profound historical research value. You also know that I am an archeology student and I used to be an antiquities detective. I feel that there is no such thing anymore. What better way to show my personal dignity than this cane? Besides, this is a gift from Archbishop Trinleth of the Church of the Night. Even if it is to express my respect for the church, I should always keep it with me. You are right. ”
“Yes, yes.”
The old noble's face turned pale and he was sweating. He shrank back in embarrassment, but soon there were several clapping sounds from the side.
Count Lorende clapped his hands and attracted everyone's attention: "Okay, okay, don't talk about these boring topics. It's not easy to have the detective, an archaeological professional, here. I have one at home. Several paintings that have been collected for many years. Your Excellency Detective is so famous that I would like to ask you to comment on them from a professional perspective.”
This is troublesome. This is not a problem that can be solved with words. When it comes to history and art appreciation, Lynch's knowledge blind spots have already been touched upon.
Want to be embarrassed?
But Lin Qi nodded calmly with a smile, caressed his chest and said, "It's my pleasure."
(End of this chapter)