Chapter 232 [X-077-Time and Space Stamps]
Ji Xun stood in the hall of Hong Tower, watching the performances of the actors of the Royal Song and Dance Troupe on the stage, and cheering with the audience from time to time. .
He himself is a professional actor.
So I naturally appreciate this wonderful performance without hesitation.
I don’t know why, but Ji Xun always felt that after entering this new red building, he had a vague feeling of being spied on.
He looked around carefully and found nothing unusual.
And this feeling of being spied on did not bring him any crisis reaction, which made him not too worried.
Maybe it’s some mysterious method of Bureau X?
Ji Xun thought instinctively.
I didn’t take it too seriously.
On the contrary, he was even more curious, why did the people from the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce rebuild Hong Tower?
With this feeling, it is probably an acquaintance of Hong Lou from the past, right?
With this doubt in mind, Ji Xun watched the performance for a while and then wandered around Hong Lou.
The layout of Honglou after reconstruction was completely different from before. It was magnificent and winding, and he was a little confused.
I don’t know why, but I walked around and came to a busy dressing room.
Ji Xun looked at the actors who were changing their clothes to go on stage, and said to himself: "Why are you here?"
He also felt that it was outrageous.
No one stopped me all the way, and then I, a guest, came to the stage makeup backstage.
The actors put on makeup and went on stage in a hurry, and no one paid attention to him.
While thinking that he shouldn't stay here, Ji Xun took a few more glances.
I have to say that the actors of this Royal Song and Dance Ensemble are really good-looking.
Everyone has fair skin and beautiful appearance, and there is nothing to say about their figure and temperament.
Ji Xun had only seen dancers from Innocence City before, and compared to this one, their temperament was completely different.
There is really a difference between a white swan and a twisted duck.
This time I gained a lot of experience.
It's a coincidence.
While walking, Ji Xun unexpectedly saw an acquaintance in a room with the door half open.
“Song Can?”
Ji Xun looked at the fat man in a suit, his eyebrows slightly raised.
Because of Dong Qi’s relationship before, although he and the fat man were not unfamiliar, they had a good impression.
It seems that rebuilding the Hong Tower was the fat man's idea?
When Ji Xun passed by, he couldn't help but take another look.
Because this fat man was holding a bouquet of roses and was very coquettishly courting a woman in a gorgeous dance skirt.
It’s not that I deliberately listen to other people’s privacy, I just have a keen sense of hearing, and those licking words are heartbreaking.
“Monica, the last time we said goodbye to Dragon City was a few months ago. Oh, it’s so painful not being able to see you. It feels like it’s been years since I came here. Can you stay in the city for a few more days? I mean, after the show is over, I want to ask you to take a look at the "Xuanxuanyu" in the world's rift."
"Master Song, I accept your invitation. But please allow me to refuse. I am just a dancer, not worthy of your attention."
"No! If possible, I hope to marry you in the future. Give it to me!"
"Your family elders will not agree to our being together. Your future wife must be the daughter of a wealthy businessman, or a lady from a noble family. Please stop having fun. I am such a lowly dancer. If others see me, it will cause gossip in the dance group.”
“No. You are different! Other women only want my family’s money. I know you are sincere. ”
“What if I also want your property?”
"Then I can ask for nothing"
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That's what Ji Xun really doesn't want to hear.
But when I heard it, I couldn't help but chuckle.
Sounds like a script about a rich young man falling in love with a dancing girl.
This is not unusual anywhere.
Big shot men are tired of the ladies and ladies of the upper class, and occasionally fall in love with some "wild flowers".
However, Ji Xun took a second look and understood why Song Can, a dignified young master, became a licker.
That Miss Monica is indeed outstanding in appearance and outstanding temperament.
It doesn't give people a sense of profligacy at all, but it has a pure and beautiful look that is innocent but not demonic.
If there is such a separate dressing room, the dancer will probably play an important role like the principal of the dance troupe.
With regard to his status in the Federation, he can probably be considered a "first-line star".
However, as a professional actor, Ji Xun will always observe more carefully among his peers.
He always felt that Miss Monica was a little too perfect.
There is a kind
The feeling of "getting it right".
If it is not a performance.
Then she is really perfect.
But this was someone else’s private matter, and Ji Xun didn’t pay much attention to it.
With Song Can’s financial resources, there is a high probability that he can get what he wants.
And as luck would have it, not far after Ji Xun walked out, he met an acquaintance in a corner.
The man smiled and took the initiative to say hello: "Long time no see."
Not long after Ji Xun left, Song Can walked out with a sad look on his face.
Unknown to everyone, in the room, Miss Monica’s smile in the mirror suddenly faded.
Her shadow stood up slowly and in an instant turned into a middle-aged man dressed as a magician.
The magician looked at Monica and said seriously: "What you said just now is too dangerous. If you really make him suspicious."
Before he finished speaking, Monica interrupted: " You don't need to teach me how to do it. This kind of young man is used to seeing all kinds of beauties. If you want your plan to go smoothly, you have to provide him with the necessary emotional value. Keep hanging on, and you should be able to take it after a while."
"Forget it, you can do it yourself."
The magician's eyes darkened as he listened. Shen didn’t say anything.
He just turned around and said: "But the news from Wang Ting just came from the contact, which made us speed up the progress. According to reliable information, the old ancestor of the Song family should not live long. Song Can's Pulse controls most of the resources of the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce, we must capture it.”
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Hearing this, Monica's eyes flashed with hesitation, as if she couldn't make a choice, and she remained silent.
The magician seemed to have seen through something and did not say anything. He only said: "Don't forget our identities."
As he said, he added: "Also, don't be careless. Song Song Although the grand ancestor of the family has not been seen much in the past few years, her skills when she was young were not simple. Recently, there have been many moves within the Song family, and it seems that she has a shadow."
Monica said calmly. Said: "I know."
In a secret room in Hong Tower.
An old butler in a tuxedo walked into the room and put on new Yanhunxiang.
On the chair, the gray-haired old man was holding a few letters, his eyes moistening as he read them.
She thought of a hundred years ago.
A girl in a princess dress was lying on the desk, looking at a letter that had not been answered for a long time, with a frown on her face.
In the last letter I received, the "Mr. Chaoyang" said that he was going to a very dangerous place.
The girl has also been worried about this for a long time.
Finally I wrote this last reply.
The handwriting on the letter is still clear: "Mr. Chaoyang, I hope you are safe. If possible, I hope we can meet after you have dealt with your affairs?"
Girl Her reserve prevented her from writing such a straightforward invitation.
But she thought that if Mr. Chaoyang really had an accident and she hadn't seen it yet, she would think that this would be a lifelong regret for her.
I mustered up the courage to write this last letter with a blushing face.
But the letter was always in her hand.
I have never "sent" it.
But the amazing thing is that exactly what she wanted to convey was conveyed.
What an amazing experience.
She didn't understand why at the time.
It wasn’t until many years later that I suddenly realized it.
It turns out that the last letter was not sent.
It was [Stamp] that exhausted its energy and allowed her to meet Mr. Chaoyang, who arrived a hundred years too late.
That was the unforgettable encounter that lasted a lifetime.
While thinking, my thoughts slowly retracted.
Seeing the housekeeper who had been standing not far away for a long time, the old man's pupils gradually focused.
"What's wrong?"
"Miss, there is news from Mr. Robin. The "Magician" Pete and Miss Monica, the principal of the Royal Dance Company, have been confirmed to be The professional agents sent by the Oran survivors. Do you think we should deal with them directly? ”
"There's no rush. Just keep it. Although we are in business, in the end we have to rely on our strength to speak for itself. Xiao Can, that naughty guy, is obviously the junior in our Song family who has the best talent, vision and potential. I am also the most optimistic about him. But it just so happens that I'm still undecided, and I'm a little timid, so I'll let him suffer a little this time. It's emotional pain that makes a man grow up quickly."
"Yes. There is also the lineage of the elder brother and the lineage of the second master. Recently, there have been frequent secret methods. Several senior members of the Cao family, the Bai family, and the Morton family have frequent contacts. It seems that they want to conspire to seize the Federal Banking Commission. "These are all jackals who smell the smell. Do you think that when I die, the Song family will fall apart? Haha. That's it for outsiders. It's the same for people in my own clan. Since not For the sake of the family, the Song family doesn't need so many people with evil intentions. Anyway, the replacement professional manager has been trained. "
" Yes, miss."
"By the way, send these letters out."
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The housekeeper looked at the letters and nodded slightly.
In the entire Song family, he is the only one who knows the meaning of these letters to the master.
"Miss, I'm going."
"Yes."
The old man nodded and handed over the letter that he had cherished as a treasure in his life. For a moment, he seemed to have exhausted all his strength and leaned on the chair.
The pair of increasingly cloudy eyes looked at the bright crystal lamp on the ceiling, like flashbacks, and those beautiful memories in his mind emerged unconsciously.
The last obsession in life has finally come to fruition.
She smiled in relief.
Thank you for meeting me in life.
I am also glad that I met you at the most beautiful time.
The old man had a satisfied smile on his face and murmured to himself: "My time has come."
The first floor of Hong Tower.
Ji Xun looked at the thin man in front of him holding a black umbrella and wearing a deerstalker hat, and thought it was a coincidence.
This guy is standing in an inconspicuous dark place. If he hadn't taken the initiative to say hello, he would have been easily ignored.
"Your Excellency Ji Xun, long time no see."
"Mr. Robin, why are you here?"
This person is none other than the great detective Robin whom I have met several times. .
The last time I met him was in Lion City, but I didn’t expect to meet him again in Honglou.
Others could not recognize him in his perfect disguise, but Ji Xun was not surprised that he could recognize him when he bumped into him.
Looking at it now, it is most likely a mental recognition ability.
After all he had saved himself, he did not pretend not to know him, and joked: "Mr. Robin, are you also interested in coming to Honglou to have some fun?"
"No. I was entrusted by someone to investigate. Something."
Robin pushed up his monocle, looked at Ji Xun and couldn't help but sigh: "Your disguise is getting better and better, and I was almost fooled. Have you mastered the skill of controlling Qi? Well, it’s amazing.”
Every time I see him, there are huge changes.
The great detective was also surprised.
Ji Xun smiled but said nothing.
His current condition is indeed very strong.
But I don’t think I have any qualifications to be proud of in front of this person.
Ji Xun was more curious about something else and asked curiously: "You are not investigating me, are you?"
It is indeed a bit of a coincidence to meet here.
He thought of the last time, when the great detective said he was entrusted by someone to protect him.
Is it the same this time?
Robin shook his head with a smile and said bluntly: "No. I came here for the Young Master Song inside."
"Oh?"
Ji Xun knew that he was referring to Song Can and vaguely guessed something.
For this great detective to come forward, it is either a difficult case or a protection mission.
It’s not simple at all.
Should it be an internal problem within the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce?
Ji Xun read the newspaper recently and found some fragmentary news.
I wasn't interested, so I didn't ask any more questions.
Robin didn't want to say anything, but spoke a rare words of persuasion: "But your current situation is not very good. It's better to show your face less recently." Ji Xun also laughed at himself, he Of course he knew about his wanted criminal, so he asked tentatively: "You know?"
Robin lowered the brim of his deerstalker hat, his eyes were as wise as those of an eagle, and he smiled. He said: "I know it's normal. Every S-class wanted criminal is a popular reward in the private detective circle. What's more, the trouble is so big."
As he said, he added: "A few days ago I heard that there was a little accident when Bureau X rounded up Xie Guozhong in Downing Street, so I guessed that the contact person might be you."
"Haha."
Ji Xun was not surprised that he could guess it.
After all, last time outside the Lion City, it was Xie Guozhong who forced himself to come forward, which made him choose the duel method, allowing Ji Xun to escape smoothly that time.
It’s strange that this kind of interpersonal relationship is not suspected.
As soon as his thoughts changed, Ji Xun continued to ask: "Do you know what's going on over there with Lao Xie?"
He was also curious about how much information the great detective had.
"Not many. But not much."
Robin said bluntly: "I received the commission to trace that person before the reward order was issued. Many big figures in the upper echelons of the Federation seem to be They are all interested in finding this person, or the 'things' and secrets in his hands. And I actually found some clues in the city many days ago, but this incident is very fishy, and I can't afford to mess with it. I have no interest in participating."
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Ji Xun also secretly praised the detective's professional acumen.
The two were chatting when the VIP elevator suddenly stopped.
The copper bell jingled.
When the two of them were chatting, Ji Xun actually kept observing their surroundings.
One is an occupational disease, and the other is the vigilance of wanted criminals.
So the elevator stopped, and both of them immediately saw the old man in a straight tuxedo.
The material of the clothes is very high-end, and the style looks like that of an aristocratic butler.
Even though he knew he was a servant, the old man still had a calm temperament that made ordinary people feel awe when they saw him.
I am very old
And my "Qi" is very stable.
At this age and with such a stable inner energy, he is definitely not weak.
Ji Xun looked at the old housekeeper. He didn't know why, but he always felt a little familiar.
But seeing him walking towards him, he immediately became alert.
Just as he was about to avoid it, Robin on the side greeted him: "Mr. Jiu."
The old housekeeper also nodded.
Ji Xun watched the two of them get to know each other, his vigilance relaxed slightly, and he also thought that it was time for him to leave.
But he didn't expect that the old housekeeper's eyes fell on him?
Hey. What do you mean?
There is no malice, but it is as if the Qi machine has been locked, making people unable to move.
“So strong!”
This surprised Ji Xun and made him very confused at the same time.
Before he could figure it out.
The old housekeeper showed a kind smile on his face: "Hello, Mr. Ji Xun."
The tone was like a greeting from an old friend reunited after a long absence, it sounded like a reminiscence. A trace of emotion.
Knowing his identity, maybe because of Robin?
And it feels weird to use the title "Mr."
Ji Xun looked suspicious, and his intuition told him what the purpose of this person was, but he would rather call him that: "Old sir, have we met before?"
The old housekeeper smiled meaningfully: "Yes. We have met before. Once."
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Ji Xun just felt a little familiar and asked casually.
Ever seen it?
No way.
He now has a photographic memory, so it stands to reason that passerby A might ignore it.
But a strong man with this kind of magnanimity will never forget it.
But the old butler's style of doing things was not sloppy. He directly took out a package and said: "This thing is entrusted to you."
Ji Xunkan Holding the package, I could not understand it more and more: "For me?"
He knows Song Can from the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce. What's going on?
But suddenly, he looked at the silent detective Robin and suddenly thought of something!
The person who said before that a very powerful person entrusted him to protect himself, could it be the old butler in front of him?
Oh no, it should be said to be the person behind the old housekeeper, right?
Ji Xun racked his brains and couldn't think of who it was.
Appearing in Honglou, maybe someone from the Song family of the Black Gold Merchant Association?
But it could be someone else.
There are not many people in the entire federation who can have such grandeur.
Ji Xun looked at it confused, not knowing how to communicate.
As if knowing his doubts, the old housekeeper took the initiative and said: "That person said that you will understand when you see what's inside."
After saying that, he didn't give Ji Xun a chance to ask more questions. He nodded and said, "I have something to do and I'm sorry to excuse you. I'll see you later."
Robin listened and said: " I'll leave first too."
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Ji Xun watched the two people leave with a twitch in his eye.
Many doubts are getting more and more confusing.
Then, he looked at the package in his hand.
Not long after, Ji found a rest room and sat down.
Having seen a lot of strange things, he opened them directly without fear of any dangerous items.
But when he opened it, he was stunned: letter?
There is nothing special inside, just a few pieces of letter paper.
Ji Xun thought it was some information, so he picked it up and flipped through it.
But when he saw the familiar Xiujuan font for the first time, he suddenly realized.
For a moment, I really wanted to find out.
He finally understood: "Is this Miss 'Ayu'? Haha, she actually commissioned a detective to find me?"
Ji Xun looked at it and instinctively felt a little dumbfounded.
It feels like the little girl spent a lot of money and material resources to do something very willful.
Although Ji Xun guessed from previous letters that this mysterious pen pal lady should be from a wealthy businessman family.
But I didn’t expect to be so rich.
With a relaxed smile on his face, Ji Xun casually opened the letter and read it.
The content in my hand is as follows: "Grandpa gave me a birthday gift and said it would be a big surprise for me. Ah"
When Ji Xun saw this, a smile appeared on his face.
This is the first letter they exchanged.
It is also the beginning of the story.
A certain little girl needed to translate an encrypted message in Tarungu. Ji Xun happened to be able to do it at the time, so she responded casually.
Even got his own reply.
Looking at the notes on the letter paper, Ji Xun realized: "It turns out that she can keep these letters."
The letters and replies he could see were all on the letter paper, and he could write them quickly. disappear.
I thought this was some kind of magic before.
Unexpectedly, it was sent to the other party by some kind of "mail" method, and it was still kept?
Then the second letter: "But I have encountered another problem recently. After the coming-of-age ceremony, according to the rules of the family, there will be a business competition among peers in the family."
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Ji Xun also clearly remembers that a certain little girl asked for advice on business experience.
He gave her some ideas and asked some questions about mental aberrations.
The envelopes are neatly folded.
It is visible to the naked eye and is carefully kept.
In chronological order, one after another.
Then came the third letter: "The thing is like this. After the coming-of-age ceremony, I won the first place in the family assessment. Then, there were many people coming to propose marriage."
When Ji Xun saw this, he suddenly I recalled that image.
He "instigated" a certain little girl to choose to reject her family's marriage.
Then came the fourth and fifth letters: "Mr. Chaoyang, I feel real freedom because you really light up my life."
These are the last two letters.
The content is that the little girl was not only not defeated because of breaking off the engagement, but also had her own industry.
A very good ending.
Oh, there is one more thing.
Mr. Chaoyang
This was the pseudonym I used at that time for fear of being locked by a mysterious spell.
Ji Xun didn't know why, but he felt happy from the bottom of his heart while holding these letters.
That is a pleasurable experience that is different from pursuing excitement.
Looking at these letters, it seemed as if the "Miss Ayu" whom he had never met was smiling brightly at him.
"Haha, how many times have I read this, and it's all worn out like this?"
Ji Xun looked at the letter in his hand and shook his head with a smile.
It has obviously been preserved with great care.
But judging from the wear and tear on it, it seems that it has been turned over many, many times.
Leaving little traces of time.
Just with this thought, Ji Xun's brows suddenly frowned: "That's wrong."
It suddenly occurred to him that the content of this letter spanned a long time.
Moreover, it is very bizarre that letters can appear out of thin air.
It’s just that I didn’t see the real thing before, so I thought it was a “ghost incident”.
But now that these real letters had appeared in his hands, Ji Xun suddenly felt a very strange feeling.
It seems that this thin letter paper has become heavy.
Being blessed with a certain weight of time.
What's going on with "Miss Ayu"?
Get the stationery.
Ji Xun’s brows furrowed even more tightly.
I thought it would clear up my confusion, but I seem to be more confused.
As he flipped through it, he discovered that there was a piece of letter paper.
"Hey, is this last letter not sent yet?"
Ji Xun looked at the content of the letter, but he had never seen it.
In other words, he did not receive it.
The font of Xiu Juan has been slightly blurred, as if it had been touched many times by a hand: "Mr. Chaoyang, I hope you are safe. If possible, I. I hope that after you have finished handling your affairs, Can we meet? "
When Ji Xun saw this letter, he remembered his last reply. It was because he knew that his life was short and he wanted to go to the "Battle of Ironforge" to find the Holy Grail to extend his life.
At that time, almost everyone went in with a certain death mentality.
So I replied "This may be the last reply".
“That’s why that girl wants to meet?”
Ji Xun’s eyes were filled with tenderness. He could already imagine a certain girl blushing and mustering up so much courage. , I just wrote this letter.
After all, I am really going to die, so I think that girl will be very sorry, right?
Ji Xun originally thought that the content of this "last letter" was the purpose of the mysterious Miss Ayu asking the old housekeeper to give the letter to him.
I am just thinking about how to reply if I really want to have a face-to-face interview.
At this time, he saw a very strange energy fluctuation on the letter paper.
Ji Xun rubbed it for a while, then turned around and saw that there was a stamp on the letter paper.
It’s not surprising that there are stamps on the stationery.
But when Ji Xun saw it, his eyes stopped.
Because, this stamp turned out to be a catastrophic object!
[X-077-Time and Space Stamps]
Detailed explanation: Ignore time and space restrictions and can send letters to the destination you want;
"This ? ”
The moment Ji Xun saw the stamp, an incomprehensible high-level law of time surged out.
The stamp seems to have a magical power, making people look deeper and deeper into it.
The scene in front of him suddenly became distorted, like a growing whirlpool, sucking his entire consciousness into it in an instant.
No, it seems that the body has also been inhaled!
It was nothingness and unknown.
Ji Xun vaguely guessed what happened, but had no time to think about it.
My vision went dark for a moment, and I lost consciousness.
(End of this chapter)