The pinnacle of magic

It was midsummer, and even after eight o'clock in the evening, the sky was still very bright.The setting sun is still hanging on the top of the city buildings, dyeing all the waves hitting the coast in golden red.The place where the magician used to open the bonfire is a rented private beach.The two long tables covered with white tablecloths were already filled with food.From the entrance to every entertainment facility, there are professional party service personnel to give simple guidance to the guests.Whether it's snorkeling, swimming, boating or speedboat rides, there's everything you need for water sports on this developed banquet beach.

It was still early when Shi Rui arrived, the first bonfire had just been lit.As soon as he appeared on the beach, he was led by Jessica and many assistants to give wedding gifts to their colleagues who were about to leave.It was a rather beautiful modern sculpture, its half wood and half metal texture made it look full of vitality.The African-American girl who received the gift was so excited that she stepped forward and hugged everyone, and Shi Rui even saw tears in her eyes.

"I like magic, very much. I once dreamed that one day I could stand on the stage alone and present surprises to the audience. So, although I don't have much talent, I have been working hard. I said to myself, three If there is no result after three years of hard work, then find a fool to marry." The excited bride-to-be couldn't help covering her mouth, and then wiped the corners of her eyes with the back of her hand, "However, now I have decided to prepare for you in advance. This idiot gave up on my dream. Believe me, it wasn't an easy decision. I couldn't bear to leave everyone, very, very...not. But George is right, I can do well even if I leave this stage .There is nothing better than creating a new future with him. Thank you, thank you! No matter what, I will continue to watch your performances on TV!"

A female assistant who has always been on good terms with Lucy stepped forward and hugged her shoulders, comforting the bride-to-be in a low voice.Everyone became a little sad.Although this kind of parting is not uncommon in the team, everyone can see Lucy's usual efforts.Maybe she really doesn't have the talent to become a real magician, but her pursuit of dreams is worthy of respect.

In the following time, Shi Rui wanted to go around alone, but Jessica kept pulling him to joke with the others.I don't know if it's because of the magician's "special attention" to the new female assistant these days, the girls no longer deliberately keep their distance from Shi Rui as before, and one or two even comfort him with cryptic words.

The magician wasn't there until the barbecue officially started.Instead, Veronica walked into the beach with her head held high, holding the arm of her contact Joe.Shi Rui suddenly remembered that the magician once said that he would bring a special female companion.Did the new wild rose fail to be the dance partner of the bonfire host, and that's why it was picked as a demonstration for Liaison Joe?

Shi Rui couldn't help but wonder who the magician is going to bring.Could this be a way for him and Veronica to arouse each other's jealousy?

There was a sound of an engine, and he squinted his eyes at the dust raised in the distance.

Only one person could be arrogant enough to drive a sports car straight onto the beach.

"Sorry, I'm late, the plane is late." The magician jumped out of the car, trotted to the other side to open the car door, and helped a woman dressed in a fashionable dress down. "I know some of you may already know her, but I still want to introduce you. The most charming lady in the world is my mother—Bessie." He smiled and exchanged glances with the beautiful woman.

Bessie looked very young, standing with the magician even looked like a pair of siblings.Shi Rui found that the magician's facial features were very similar to his mother's.Their mouths and chins are nearly identical, except for the drooping corners of his eyes.Bessie also had light blond hair, but after being curled it was impossible to see whether it was as straight as the magician's.There was a girlish innocence on the face of the woman who should have been over forty.Bessie didn't feel that this peculiar temperament was contrived at all, on the contrary, it made people feel very kind and natural.She wears a string of pearl necklaces that look expensive around her neck, the fashion hat on her head is exquisitely crafted, and the suit dress on her body is also obviously made by a famous artist.All these make her innocent temperament mixed with the unique charm of mature women.

Like a lily in a greenhouse.

"Oh, Clifford! Is this your team you told me about? There are really many beauties here!" Bessie warmly greeted everyone one by one.Her voice is gentle and pleasant, as if she was born to make people feel at ease.

"Joe, you should really try the hair tonic I recommended to you. It is said that even the French film star cannot do without it!"

"Oh! Anna, you are as beautiful as ever!"

"You must be Kate? Clifford told me you were very capable and helpful to him."

"..."

If Shi Rui hadn't seen the impatient expression on Bessie's face every time he spoke, he would have almost thought that the mother and son were as close as they looked.

"Who is this? Is this your new assistant?" Bessie finally walked in front of Shi Rui, and she looked curiously at the Oriental beauty in front of her.

"Rui, one of my most important assistants. Of course, he is also the most talented." The magician introduced with a smile.Shi Rui found that ever since the magician knew his real name, he never called Shirley in private.So much so that now even Jessica only calls him Rui.

"Oh! That's not a low opinion! Clifford rarely speaks so highly of his work mates. Hello, Ray, I'm Bessie. I'll be in town from now until next weekend. My lovely Clifford Ford is going to invite me to watch his performance live on TV!" Bessie stretched out her hand with a smile on her face.

Shi Rui stretched out his hand to hold her: "It's a pleasure to meet you."

"Hehe, I don't mean to offend. May I ask if the skin of Asians is as smooth and delicate as yours? Or is there any special maintenance method? You know, I didn't have skin as good as yours when I was 15 years old. !" Bessie raised her head and looked closely at Shi Rui's face.

"If you want to regulate your skin, you might as well start with diet first." Shi Rui replied with a smile.

"Haha, I've heard of the miraculous skills of the oriental people in making medicinal materials into food! We must find a time to discuss this topic. I'm sorry, I hope you have a good time tonight." Bessie said to Shi Rui After nodding, he continued to take the magician's arm and walked forward.

"These new heels are not comfortable at all. If I had known I was going to the beach, I would not have chosen them. Clifford, who's next? Stop introducing me to unimportant people, my feet hurt like hell .”

Shi Rui used his astonishing ear power to catch the sound blown into the air by the wind.He smiled and walked towards one of the dining tables.He took a small glass of mineral water from it, then walked slowly to the edge of the beach and stared into the distance quietly.

He still remembers the excitement of seeing the sea for the first time on the plane.

Looking down from the sky, that piece of blue is truly endless and unpredictable.No wonder even a sage and sage like Lao Tzu would say that "Tao follows nature".In front of heaven and earth, human power is too small.

"Huh... It's really tiring to deal with Bessie at this kind of party where there are no men of the right age. Fortunately, Qiao Ken helped me temporarily take over the burden." The magician stopped by Shi Rui's right hand and raised his hand Drank the red wine in the goblet in one gulp. "Complain about this, complain about that, keep complaining. I take back what I said, she's a lot more trouble than Eric."

"Are you going to let her go to the show? To increase the tension?" Shi Rui watched the sunset cast the shadows of him and the people around him on the wet sand.

"Indeed. Nothing stirs up the atmosphere like the worries of loved ones," the magician admitted frankly. "And Bessie has always done a good job. She is a master actress."

"I can tell."

The magician's mother was chatting and laughing with the contact person not far away, and Veronica, who was standing with them, also looked immersed.This beautiful woman seems to be born so that people can't help but want to get close.

"Come on! How about I grill a piece of fish for you?" The magician suddenly raised his thumb and pointed to a grill not far away, "Believe me, the fish I grilled is delicious!"

Shi Rui smiled and nodded.

When he came to the grill, the magician dispatched the service staff first, and then skillfully re-seasoned a fish that had been pierced on the iron rod. "The most important thing is the temperature of the grill." He turned his head and said to Shi Rui.Then before Shi Rui could react, he suddenly stretched out his palm and touched the red-hot iron frame back and forth!

"Huh!" He blew off the carbon on his hands and said with a smile, "The temperature is just right now!" He put the iron braze on the grill.

Shi Rui frowned: "The Leighton Frost phenomenon?" He couldn't see when the magician applied the liquid on his hands.

"Haha, you are also a graduate of some magic school, right?" The magician couldn't help laughing.

"I just happened to have heard of this peculiar phenomenon. When a liquid comes into contact with an object well above its boiling point, a layer of insulating vapor is formed on the surface of the liquid, which greatly slows down its boiling speed." Leighton Frost Tate once used this phenomenon to suspend a drop of water on a red-hot iron spoon for 30 seconds. Usually, performances that use the body to directly touch high-temperature objects use this phenomenon. Some people even performed a performance of putting their hands into molten lead .You're going to challenge that ape in the museum with this?"

"Pfft! Has anyone ever told you that you are quite good at mocking people? But, you hit the spot again." The magician couldn't help smiling, "That ape claims to be unafraid of high temperatures in his entire body. Brief contact with super-hot objects with hands, feet, and tongue without injury. I have to think hard about how to convince him to lose."

"You are planning a dangerous performance." Shi Rui stated in a warning tone.

"No, it's not dangerous at all." The magician looked into Shi Rui's eyes, "Because I'm [-]% sure."

Shi Rui moved his lips but did not speak.

"Ah! It's time to turn the fish over! Huh... Fortunately, I didn't over-bake it, and now I need to add a little seasoning. You will be surprised when I finish grilling. This is the only skill I can do!"

Shi Rui quietly watched the magician play with the trout that was baked golden brown on one side, and suddenly found that there was an unprecedented lightheartedness from this man.

The setting sun has completely sunk between the buildings.

The magician was muttering words while flipping the iron rod.In Shi Rui's view, using his long-unused ability for this person, and putting himself under the camera of the TV for this person, seem to be starting to become valuable.

There was a smell of food.

He slowly raised the corners of his lips.