Yinmao

"It's just some snacks. It's nothing if it hasn't appeared in the main city. Do you still like the taste? If you like it, eat more." Kevin said with a polite smile.

"It's okay," the female showed a picky look, "It's quite fresh to eat once in a while, but after all, it can't compare with those delicate dim sum. I think that's really suitable for us nobles."

These pointed words immediately got the approval of most of the females who smiled meaningfully. Faced with this unfriendly atmosphere, Kevin's expression remained unchanged, and he still put on that polite smile.

Seeing that Kevin didn't accept the offer, the female couldn't continue this topic, but she was still not reconciled after all, and said after going around, "I heard that Mr. Kevin is from the small town of Fioz, right?"

"Well, yes." Kevin nodded. After Arthur announced his engagement to Kevin at first, he talked to him about this issue, discussed with Lawrence and Heller, and finally confirmed Kevin's life experience. Well, Fioz is the sphere of influence of the Heller family. Determining the place where Kevin was born and raised can save a lot of trouble, and no one else can find anything.

"The town of Fioz is a simple and quiet place. No wonder Mr. Kevin has such a quiet personality," the female said calmly at first, then changed the topic and asked, "I don't know if I'm used to it or not." Can Mr. Kevin, who has lived a quiet life, adapt to the bustling life in the main city after becoming a partner with General Arthur?"

Looking at the female who especially emphasized the accent of the word prosperity, Kevin laughed inwardly. Really, if he didn't have the look of jealousy flashing in his eyes when he talked about becoming a partner with Arthur, he would really be very happy. I would like to believe that this is a kind female caring for herself.

Kevin took a sip of tea unhurriedly, and said with a faint smile, "What you said is that I do prefer to be quiet and a bit afraid of noise, but since I came to the main city, I haven't been out of the sky, so In fact, there is not much difference between here and my hometown. Before Arthur let me work in the library because he was afraid that I would be bored. Follow Daddy to deal with some affairs in the manor, and accompany Daddy and Daddy to drink tea and chat at other times, and feel that there is no difference from the previous life."

"Is that so..." the female heard Kevin talking about the matter between herself and Arthur so casually, her eyes almost burst into flames, and after squeezing out two words between her teeth, she challenged unwillingly, " Now that you have become a partner with General Arthur, we were looking forward to seeing you often at parties, but we only saw you at the last tea party and today. You are not keen on social activities. , it’s not good for General Arthur either.”

"I'm also sorry about this, but I'm not in good health. I've been suffering from chest tightness and dizziness since I was a child in crowded places, so I don't socialize with banquets very much," Kevin said with a sincere apologetic expression, "Although I also feel sorry for Arthur, but there is really nothing I can do. Fortunately, Arthur is very considerate of me, always saying that as long as I am in good health, I don’t care about anything else, he will take care of it for me. Although Arthur’s words are Saying that, but I still feel a little guilty, so I think I should exercise more to make myself healthier, because I also want to go to those banquets with Arthur."

"General Arthur is so kind to you..." Originally, he wanted to embarrass Kevin, but he didn't expect to turn himself into jealousy in the end. The female was so angry that she almost crushed the ear of the cup she was holding.

"Shouldn't partners be caring and considerate to each other?" Kevin made a sweet and natural expression at the right time, and completely knocked out the female KO.

The rest of the females who were optimistic about the show finally felt that if they let the female go on like this, they would be the ones who would lose face in the end, so they all spoke out and moved the topic to other places. The words of the lucky female who sat on the side resentfully made him think that the unfriendly atmosphere just now was almost his own hallucination.

Adhering to the principle of adapting to all changes with the same, and the principle that if the enemy does not move, if the enemy moves, if the enemy moves, I will move. Kevin has the upper hand in this tea party. After finally getting through the first half, those who have eaten more or less The deflated females almost couldn't wait to move around freely with their teacups, and only Kevin was still sitting there calmly drinking tea, with a master's demeanor.

"You seem to be living happily." Just as Kevin was concentrating on tasting the snacks, a voice sounded above Kevin's head. When he looked up, Kevin showed a polite smile, "Hello, Gris gentlemen."

"Hello, Mr. Kevin, do you mind if I sit here and chat with you for a while?" Gris asked with a smile as before, still looking harmless to humans and animals.

"Of course, please sit down." Kevin made a gesture of invitation.

"Do you still like the gift I gave you last time?" Gris asked as if he was an old friend after he sat down on the chair opposite Kevin.

"Of course, thank you for your gift. Arthur and I both like it." Kevin said lightly.

"Oh, as long as you and General Arthur like it," Gris seemed very happy with Kevin's answer, "I also attended the ceremony between you and General Arthur, you and General Arthur look very good together Now, it seems that your life is also very happy, which is really enviable."

"Thank you." Although Kevin had a trace of impatience in his heart, it still didn't show on his face.

"There will be a banquet at my house in two days, will you come?" Gris asked enthusiastically. After speaking, he probably felt that his question was a bit abrupt, so he showed an embarrassed smile, "Actually, I hope you can come. Yes, participating in more banquets is very good for you to open up your social circle. Although Archibald’s words were not very pleasant to listen to, please don’t be angry if it makes you unhappy. His personality is like this, and there is nothing wrong with it. Maliciousness, although sometimes it makes people feel embarrassed, but the intention is good. I also think you should participate in such banquets more often. After all, this is good for you and General Arthur. Only communication can make the relationship more stable Well. I think you would like to help General Arthur a bit too, don't you?"

After finishing speaking, he probably felt that what he said was inappropriate, Gris showed an embarrassed smile, "Do you think I talk too much? Actually, it's because I really want to be friends with you, so I will always unknowingly express my own thoughts. You lived a peaceful life in Fioz before, but the main city is different from Fioz. You and General Arthur have become a partner again. I sincerely I hope you can adapt to life in the main city, really. You can only integrate into this aristocratic circle well by participating in such similar social activities. After all, only when you get in touch, will everyone understand you and accept you..."

Hearing Gris's seemingly sincere suggestion, Kevin couldn't help but sneer in his heart. This Gris really regarded him as an idiot who didn't understand anything. If it was really for his own good, Archibald Why didn't you open your mouth to change the subject when you were making trouble for yourself, but at that time, Gris was just a good audience, just like those females who wanted to see themselves make a fool of themselves, and waited until everyone left to post this kind of afterthought What's the point?So Kevin is always very impatient with this noble way of communication, hypocritical, indifferent, cunning, and malicious.

Gris babbled on for a long time like a "confidant brother", and Kevin just listened to each other. The occasional nods and simple tone words showed that he was still listening to his suggestions, and then When Gris finally couldn't continue because of Kevin's cold and polite reaction, Kevin stood up with a polite smile and said, "Sorry, I have to go and see how the dessert prepared for Arthur is doing. Already, Arthur is always used to having some refreshments at this time, I hope the attendants will not be too busy to forget because of the arrival of distinguished guests today, excuse me."

I didn't expect my earnest words to get such a reaction from Kevin. Gris's smile froze for a moment, but he quickly returned to normal, "Of course, you can go to work. We can continue chatting later if we have a chance. .”

Kevin, who used excuses to leave, felt relieved. Of course, he would never give Gris a chance to hold him and talk non-stop.

Generally speaking, this noble tea party was very successful. Almost all the nobles expressed their gratitude to Heller and Kevin for their hospitality, and Heller and Kevin also warmly welcomed everyone to come next time.

"Huh—" Watching the carriages of the nobles gradually disappear from his vision, Kevin couldn't help but let out a long breath.

"Tired?" Heller asked with a laugh seeing Kevin's relieved expression.

"Well," Kevin smiled at Heller, knowing that his little action just now had fallen into Heller's eyes, and he was a little embarrassed, "I just started learning to entertain guests, and I'm always in a hurry, Daddy, I didn't give Are you making trouble?"

"Of course not, my little Kevin did a great job," Heller smiled and took Kevin's hand and turned to walk into the manor, "At that time, when I learned this from Lawrence's Daddy, I was more flustered than you. , you did much better than me."

"I'll be proud if you praise me like that." Kevin is born to please the elders. When he said this, Heller was stunned for a moment, and then laughed out loud. He patted Kevin's hand and said, "No wonder Arthur likes you so much, you're such a lovely boy."

When Heller mentioned Arthur, another blush appeared on Kevin's face.

The old and the young went back to the manor talking and laughing. Heller asked Kevin to rest for a while and come to his room for dinner at night. Kevin nodded and agreed.

He said that he only needs to come over for dinner on time, but Kevin still rushed over early to help Lawrence and Heller. Seeing Kevin's serious handling of the ingredients, both Lawrence and Heller felt that such a child was really a shame. It doesn't matter if people don't like it.

"I heard that my little baby has run out of all the females in the verbal battle today?" Kevin, who was lowering his head to peel the beans, suddenly fell into a wide and warm embrace, and a voice with a smile rang in his ear .

Unprepared for being taken aback, Kevin turned his head and gave Arthur a blank look in dissatisfaction, "Why are you standing behind me silently?"

"Hmm... I thought my darling should already be familiar with the sound of my footsteps!" Arthur wrinkled his nose and made a slightly complaining expression.

"Dear Mr. Arthur, do you know why I usually see lightning before hearing thunder?" Kevin turned around and asked Arthur solemnly.

Arthur was in a good mood when he was called dear, and replied cooperatively, "Oh, of course I don't know, Mr. Kevin, who is knowledgeable, can you answer this question for me?"

"Ahem, of course," Kevin coughed twice in a pedantic manner, and then said, "Because my ears grow behind my eyes, so I see lightning before I hear thunder. If I had my ears on the top of my head like you, Sir Arthur, I would hear the thunder before I see the lightning."

"So that's the case," Arthur made a look of sudden realization, and then asked his own question like a curious baby, "Then what does this have to do with you not hearing my footsteps?"

"Of course it does." Kevin looked at Arthur with an expression of "Why are you so stupid", "Because my ears grow behind my eyes, so I have to see your appearance before I can hear footsteps!"

"Puff ha ha ha ha ha..." Arthur was so happy because of Kevin's nonsense, he put his arms around Kevin and kissed his ear, "So, Mr. Kevin is indeed a knowledgeable person!"

"Of course!" Arthur cooperated in this way, and Kevin also deliberately expressed joy.

Standing not far away, Lawrence and Heller, who were showing off their knives, looked at the two talking and laughing, and smiled at each other. Heller said, "Arthur looks really happy."

"Of course, that kid is as good at picking a partner as his old man." Lawrence said triumphantly with his head raised.

Heller rolled his eyes at his answer.

"Kevin, how's Dad's cooking skills? It's not bad?" Lawrence asked impatiently at the dinner table as soon as Kevin put the food into his mouth.

"Well, it's super delicious," Kevin nodded fiercely after swallowing the food, and stretched out two thumbs, "full marks!"

"Really? Hey, let me tell you, this is my specialty. Eat more, eat more," Kevin's praise made Lawrence so happy that he couldn't see his teeth, and gave Kevin a warm welcome. Sheng Rou, "You have to like Dad to make it for you often in the future."

"Really? Will it be too troublesome?" Kevin, who lacked his father's love since he was a child, is now becoming more and more dependent on Lawrence, and often involuntarily shows a childish look in front of the two elders.

"No, I don't know how happy you are to come. In the future, if you want to eat, tell Dad in advance, don't worry!" Lawrence enjoyed Kevin's adoring and surprised eyes very much, and patted his chest loudly.

"Hmm!" Kevin's eyes turned into two crescent moons after receiving Lawrence's answer.

"Dad, I'll feel jealous seeing you treat Kevin so well." Arthur joked as he looked at the two people who had a good interaction.

"You? Jealous? Did I hear you right?" Lawrence squinted at Arthur from the corner of his eye, "You are too busy outside every day to stay at home for a while, and now you say I am jealous of Kevin?"

"Oh, Dad, you have also experienced the same thing as me. Don't you know how busy it is to be a patriarch and general?" Arthur deeply felt that what he said just now was moving He shot himself in the foot with a stone, but he also knew that his father and Daddy had some small resentment for not being able to see him every day.

"Okay, why do you guys bicker when you meet?" Heller, who had been sitting quietly by the side and watched them chattering with a smile, said, "Hurry up and eat, or it will be cold later." Put some dishes on Kevin's plate, "Eat more to keep your body strong. Look at you, you've lost weight again."

"Thank you, Daddy," Kevin quickly stretched out the plate to take the food, and said a little embarrassedly, "I was born like this, I won't get fat from eating."

"Hey, how can you be so thin?" Lawrence also felt that Kevin was a little too thin, and shook his head. "In the future, you will eat with us during the day and let me make up for you. I guarantee that you will not be like this in the future." So skinny."

"Yeah, it's boring for you to eat there alone, why don't you eat with us during the day." Heller also thinks that Lawrence's suggestion is good, "Eating with more people will taste better."

"Well," Kevin naturally agreed to the concern of the two elders. After thinking about it, Kevin said again, "If Dad and Daddy don't mind, why don't Arthur and I have dinner here at night? It’s also fun to talk and laugh together.”

Hearing what Kevin said, Lawrence and Heller's eyes lit up, and Arthur naturally nodded and agreed when he saw this, "Then listen to Kevin, Dad and Daddy don't think we are annoying."

"Hey, just don't pick and choose when the time comes." Although he was happy that his son was able to have dinner with him every day, Lawrence still did not forget to put on his parental airs, but the man behind him kept throwing The curled tail revealed Lawrence's good mood, and the other three who had noticed this all looked at each other and smiled without revealing it.

Since Lawrence resigned from the position of patriarch, in order to live a husband and wife life as undisturbed as possible with Heller, there were no attendants standing by in their room, and the two lived almost like ordinary orcs. In the life of a partner, most things are done by hands.

After dinner, Heller saw that Lawrence and Arthur seemed to have something to discuss, so after Lawrence and Arthur washed the dishes, he made tea for them, and he took Kevin to another room to look at his previous collection. Some little things go.

"How's the situation outside now?" After taking a sip of tea, Lawrence, who had put away his cheerful expression, asked his son sitting opposite him.

"It's still calm on the surface, but the undercurrent is raging underneath." Arthur said lightly.

"Didn't what happened last time make Felix sober?" Lawrence frowned upon hearing this.

"Father, the health of the city lord is not optimistic. I think Felix is ​​too optimistic." Arthur smiled mockingly.

"Hmph, does mixing with those despicable hyenas make him as superficial and childish as them?" Lawrence snorted coldly, "Or it's been too long for him to forget Aubrey's sharp claws and fangs , Do you really think that if you marry the Black Panther Clan, you can cover the sky with one hand?"

"After we took action last time, Felix's dissatisfaction with us has become even stronger." Arthur thought for a while and said, "Recently, he has been constantly tripping us up."

"Leave him alone," Lawrence said with a flash of light in his eyes, "overly inflated ambitions will only lead to death in the end. He is old and confused, so confused that he can't see whether the road ahead is a golden road or a road of no return. "Lawrence took a breath as he said, "You tell the clansmen to pay attention recently, I always feel that the wind is going to blow."

"I understand, Dad." Arthur nodded.

"Also," Lawrence thought of something again, "As for the young master, you still need to help him more, after all he is Aubrey's successor... Hey, sometimes fate is like this, those who are capable cannot succeed , the one who can succeed to the throne is so short of time..." Lawrence's voice was very low, but Arthur heard the words verbatim, raised his eyebrows and said nothing.

"Is the chat over?" After the father and son talked for a while, Heller led Kevin down from the top.

"Well, took Kevin to see your babies again?" When Heller and Kevin appeared, Lawrence showed that cheerful smile again, "Little guy, are you interested?"

"Well, it's very interesting!" Kevin, whose eyes were brightened by Heller's collection, nodded vigorously.

"Hehe, I'll show you my collection next time, it's more interesting to keep than your Daddy's!" Lawrence said with a smile.

"Really?" Kevin's eyes brightened.

"Of course," Lawrence nodded with a smile, stood up and patted Arthur on the shoulder, "It's getting late, you take Kevin back to rest."

"Okay," Arthur nodded and stood up, "Good night, Daddy, Daddy."

"Good night."

"Are you happy today?" Arthur and Kevin asked with a smile as they walked back to the main house, looking at Kevin humming a ditty tune.

"Hmm... happy tonight." Kevin just wanted to nod, but he rolled his eyes before opening his mouth.

"Oh, you're happy in the evening, but unhappy in the afternoon?" Arthur reached out to hold Kevin's hand and let him walk to his side.

"Hey, how can you be happy if you have to talk around the bush." ​​What does Kevin say to Arthur now, and Arthur also loves his character that doesn't hide his thoughts.

"If you don't like it, then don't hold so many tea parties in the future. Anyway, inviting them here is just nonsense." Arthur said indifferently.

"That's not okay." Kevin vetoed without even thinking about it, "How can it be okay if you don't communicate, and it's not good for you. Others will say that our family is very proud."

Seeing Kevin who was only thinking of himself, Arthur couldn't help but bowed his head and kissed him, "I will feel sorry for you if it makes you feel tired."

"Hey, it's okay, it's okay," Kevin blushed because of Arthur's actions, but he still waved his hands with a smile, "If you really want to make it up to me, then after you stop being the patriarch, then we will reunite with Dad." Like Daddy, we can also build a small house, decorate it ourselves, and live a normal life, okay?"

"Of course." Arthur froze for a moment when he heard Kevin's request, then nodded in response.

Kevin, who consciously knocked Arthur hard, suddenly narrowed his eyes with a smile, and started pulling the little baby Arthur said he saw at Heller's place to get up...

The two walked hand in hand under the moonlight, talking and laughing along the wind far away...