The pinnacle of magic

"Usually I don't like to do this kind of performance." The magician said when he opened the door for Shi Rui.

"But since I've come a day early, and the rewards given by the newspaper tycoon are really exciting." He spread his hands while grimacing.

It's a bright orange sports car.The scissor doors that open vertically upwards make the streamlined body look more dynamic and modern.

"Thank you." Shi Rui got into the car.Although the space inside the car looks a bit cramped from the outside, it is very comfortable to actually sit in.

"A small gift." After sitting in the driver's seat, the magician took out a blue velvet box and handed it to Shi Rui, "It will make you look more glamorous under the camera. Although it is only a private party, there is no red carpet That kind of scene, but you know, the paparazzi are always everywhere."

Inside the box was a gold bracelet.The wavy design gradually spreads out from the opening, reaching nearly four finger widths at the widest point.Overall, it looks simple, elegant and dazzling.

"Can you?" The magician picked up the bracelet and looked at Shi Rui with a smile.

"Of course." Shi Rui stretched out his right hand.

The golden bracelet was easily put on the wrist.The magician carefully adjusted the tightness so that the two sides just snapped together.

"Your wrist is beautiful." The magician whispered, and leaned back in the chair without waiting for Shi Rui's answer, "Let's go!"

The corner of his mouth moved slightly, Shi Rui looked at the profile of the magician who seemed to be concentrating on driving.At the moment just now, the magician's face showed a certain degree of retreat.It seems the playboy has finally figured out that he has a hard-to-impress opponent.Shi Rui suddenly felt that he liked this battle for control.Unlike before, he was excited to one day master the mind of a magician and everything.

Shi Rui, you have to be careful, don't be fooled by power and rights again.

Only this time, only this one person.

Bright street lamps flew past the window, and the oriental beauty sitting in the passenger seat had a smile on her face.

As the magician expected, several cars were ambushed outside the iron gate of the tycoon's mansion.Just as the magician poked his head out, the flashes flashed one after another.Fortunately, after the car drove into the iron gate, no reporter dared to take a step beyond the threshold, which made Shi Rui let down his vigilance a little.He can be sure that no matter from which angle, people outside should only have a blurred silhouette of him.

The sports car slid across the path between the lawns and drove for a full three minutes before arriving in front of a white three-story building.

"If I have such a big place, I will build a playground at the door. Of course, there will be a fee." The magician jumped out of the car while whistling.

"No, no, let me do it." He stopped the waiter who wanted to help open the door, and opened the door for Shi Rui graciously again.

"Yes, Mr. Huai Shi. Mr. M is very glad that you can come. Everyone is waiting for you in the banquet hall on the second floor." The waiter said as he took the car keys, and then he couldn't help being slightly stunned after seeing Shi Rui's face clearly. . "This lady is so beautiful." He let out a heartfelt admiration.

"Of course, my oriental rose is unmatched! Even if I had to hold the key of my secret safe in front of her, I would be willing." The magician exaggeratedly made a gesture of invitation, "Now, baby, let's go upstairs go!"

Shi Rui took the magician's arm with a smile, and half leaned on the magician's shoulder like a close lover.He didn't mind satisfying the vanity of the other party a little bit here.

The magician strutted up the stairs.

"Mr. White, do you have anything with you?" A man who looked like a security guard chased after them shortly after they entered the gate.

"If that's what you're talking about." The magician flipped his wrist, and a small revolver suddenly appeared in his palm. "It's just a small prop. I didn't know that the security checks at the party are so strict. Why don't you keep it for me temporarily!"

The magician simply shoved the pistol into the hands of the security guard.

"Mr. Huaishe, is this okay?" The security guard was a little overwhelmed by the magician's actions, and his face turned green and pale.

"Of course." The magician leaned close to the other party's ear and whispered, "As long as you don't shoot people with it casually, it is still very safe."

Shi Rui noticed that the security guard's ears were slightly red.Is it the charm of unisex?He couldn't help letting out a low cough.

"Okay, remember to return it to me when I leave." The magician waved to the security guard, turned around and put his arms around Shi Rui's waist again, "Honey, can't you wait any longer?"

"Is it really okay to have performance props taken away?" Shi Rui asked in a low voice as he walked.

"No problem at all. There are more dangerous and deadly props on me." The magician replied with a smile, "Did you notice his expression? I can guarantee that he has never seen you so charming in his life." Oriental beauty."

Shi Rui smiled, noncommittal.

Walking up the curved staircase, in front of you is the brightly lit banquet hall.As expected of a banquet held by a tycoon, Shi Rui saw many familiar faces from newspapers and TV among the well-dressed crowd.

Waiters in black tuxedos walk through the crowds, serving exquisite food to guests.However, judging from the number of people who have been taken, it is obvious that the people who come here are not for the purpose of food.

The expensive vases are also a way for their male partners to show off their status as female stars compete in bright and fashionable outfits.Judging from the number of people gathered around certain people, those are definitely the focus figures among the celebrities.

Shi Rui didn't see the newspaper tycoon himself, he guessed that a young man with an impatient expression constantly circling among the guests should be the protagonist of tonight.Even though he looked young, there was something alarmingly gloomy about this man.

"Ah! I want a piece of baked tomato with cheese!" The magician took an appetizer from the tray in the waiter's hand and stuffed it into his mouth. "Dear Naiduo, do you want to come too?" The magician asked in a vague voice with food in his mouth.

"No, thank you." Shi Rui politely shook his head at the waiter who stopped beside them.

"You should try it." Finally swallowing the food, the magician said regretfully, "I know him, and the baked tomatoes from his party service company are delicious! I only ate four pieces last time, Don't miss it today!"

"Do you recognize everyone you've met?" Shi Rui raised his eyebrows.He was far more interested in the memory of the magician than the food at the banquet.

"Of course! I have spent five years training this kind of memory. For people I have spoken to, I can recall the place and scene of the conversation [-]%. So..." The magician suddenly lowered his voice, "Thank you for me, 'Goldfinger ’. I was reminded of the guidance he gave me years ago. More importantly, I want to thank him for sending you to me.”

"I can't get in touch with old Johnny right now." This is the truth.The old man never left his contact information, and of course he did not have a fixed address and phone number.But for Shi Rui, it is not difficult to find him.No magician can really disappear from this world unless he deliberately hides his whereabouts.

"But if there is a chance, I will convey it to you..." Shi Rui turned his head and smiled at the magician, "Thank you for the first half."

A look of disappointment flashed across the magician's face, and his ice-blue eyes regained their fighting spirit almost immediately.Not far away, the young man Shi Rui considered to be the protagonist tonight walked over straight.The magician smiled and waved to him immediately after finding out.

Apart from the slightly swollen bags under the eyes, the image of the youth can be said to be impeccable.Tailored suits, tall and straight, thick curly black hair, carefully modified face, even though he does not look 20 years old, the eyes are sharp and old, but many people who are much older than him do not have .

"I really hate those old turtles." The first thing the young man said to the magician was a complaint, which made Shi Rui guess that their relationship should be quite good.Then, the young man's eyes fell on Shi Rui. "Ha! It's not fair! You always go after the prettiest one! Won't you introduce me?"

"Warren M., tonight's protagonist, typical playboy, my bad friend and... ex-rival. He once spent a yacht worth 500 million to snatch the girl from me, and the result was only I got a new girlfriend in a few weeks. I have to give you a heartfelt advice. Don't believe anything he says to you, even if he sneezes, the ultimate goal is to have sex with you." It took a long paragraph to say To describe the bad character of young people, the magician's introduction to Shi Rui is much simpler, "This is Shirley, my person."

"Hey! You are engaging in unfair competition!" Warren stomped his feet angrily, "Hello, Shirley. You must believe that all I have is a sincere heart, and all money is like dung to me. "

"Haha, your sincerity has long been buried in the dung pile and you can't find it?" The magician took the opportunity to send a sarcasm.He glanced around with an exaggerated expression of admiration: "A luxurious banquet, your father's doting on you is really unabated!"

"It's just a boring dinner party. Several acquisitions are in the stage of secret negotiation, and the old man needs a place to adjust the interests of all parties." Warren shrugged, as if he didn't like his birthday party. "Of course, this is also beneficial. If he hadn't paid for it, you probably wouldn't have come to me in your life, would you?"

"You know, those games between rich young masters are not suitable for me. I am a man with a career, and this is where I am better than you."

"Hahahaha, Shirley, listen to me, Clifford used to be the craziest of us. If it wasn't for one time..."

"Warren!" the magician interrupted Warren.His face suddenly became extremely serious, which made Shi Rui wonder what happened before that made the magician stay away from Hua Lun's circle.

"It was an accident! It wasn't your responsibility! It wasn't any of us's responsibility!" After seeing the magician's expression became even more unfriendly, Warren could only touch his nose helplessly, "Okay, Let's talk about something else, on this 'happy' day. What new stuff did you bring me? I can't wait, and your performance is the only highlight of the night .”

"A dangerous game. You'll enjoy it." The cynical smile returned to the magician's face.

"Ladies and gentlemen." Warren immediately took a silver spoon and tapped his glass.

"Tonight's special time! I don't think the one standing next to me needs my introduction? Well, I'll say it again. I saw the beautiful lady over there showing a puzzled expression."

The eye contact with Warren made a certain female celebrity not far away blush.

"This one is the third magician in the world, our great miracle angel Clifford. Why!"

Warren clapped his hands lightly, and the guests burst into warm applause, which lasted for half a minute before gradually thinning out.People cast curious glances at the magician one after another.

"Come on, Clifford! Give me a miracle as a birthday present!" Warren handed over the right to speak to the magician.

"Warren, you are really cunning. You clearly know that I never carry magic props with me." The magician pursed his lips, as if he was thinking about something.

"Well, it seems that I can only show you my secret weapon." The magician put his hand into his pocket with a smile and said loudly, "First of all, I want to declare that this is not a magic trick. A gift from an Amazon forest tribe, a very deadly self-defense weapon."

"Ah! I found it, this is it!"

In the palm of the magician's open hand is a dark and thin tube.At the end of the tube, which is less than a finger long, there is a round bump.The magician pinches the protrusion with two fingers and shows the guests what the tube looks like.

"This is a blowing needle that is usually only used by priests in the tribe. Unlike those big guys, it is quite concealed and can be hidden in the mouth like this."

The magician puts the blowpipe in the mouth.

"Of course, in order not to be affected by it when speaking, you must go through some special training. Moreover, because the needle inside is extremely poisonous, you must be careful not to let it hurt yourself when you hide it in your mouth .”

The magician spoke clearly, and it didn't look like he was hiding some poisonous weapon in his mouth.Some guests even tiptoed to try to find traces of the blowpipe from his mouth.

"Yes, as long as the epidermis is pierced by a poisonous needle, an adult will die within 3 minutes. Although the range of this kind of blowing needle is only 15 meters, the lethality is not low. They can even pierce the crocodile. epidermis."

A wine glass placed on the table suddenly slammed!

The startled guests turned their heads one after another, and were surprised to find that a tapered black thin needle had pierced the side of the wine glass, and the slightly thicker end of the needle remained outside the glass.Some tiny air bubbles emerged from the surface of the needle, making the originally transparent liquor gradually turn green.

"I believe everyone has seen it. This is its power. Can someone take this cup away? I don't want to wait for someone to drink the wrong drink." Seeing a waiter coming hesitantly, the magician smiled Encourage, "You can put it in a tray and take it away. Rest assured, the venom is harmless as long as the skin is not punctured."

"The next thing I'm going to show you is the skill of using poisonous needles. You have to understand that this is not as simple as it seems. With the help of my priest friend, I also practiced for five full months before I got it. Success. Well... First of all, I need a little cooperation. Dear, can you please take this glass and go to the place against the wall over there?" The magician picked up a wine glass filled with wine and said to Shi Rui Blinked.

"of course."

The oriental beauty smiled and took the wine glass.

"Trust me, no matter what happens."

The magician whispered in his ear.