I am aging gracefully in the world of famous books

"I'm fine. Thanks to this... dear friend!"

Rexxar stared intently at the blue eyes under the light, and after a pause, he considered what he called Pei Xiang.

Pei Xiang took a half step back a little later, and looked at the man carrying the lamp suspiciously. She felt that the man seemed to have noticed her true identity.

But she has already covered half of her face and modified the shape of her eyebrows and eyes, her voice, skin color, hair color, smell, height and shape have all been appropriately changed.Her disguise tonight did not intentionally leave some loopholes like before. It stands to reason that this person shouldn't have noticed something strange so quickly.

—Is it the color of the eyes?But how many pairs of blue eyes are there in this world?

"Okay, since we came out smoothly, let's separate, goodbye." Pei Xiang immediately bid farewell, turned around and left.

George Rexa didn't make any blocking movements, but said slowly to Pei Xiang's back:

"Just on the way, let me take you back to No. 52, Rotter Street, Fort William in a carriage. It's so late, your family must be worried about you. Besides, I just promised to give you a good reward, you don't know Are you ready to ask me for it?"

Pei Xiang's footsteps stopped, his heart was really good but not bad.At the same time, she was quite curious about how George Rexxar could see through his disguise in such a short period of time.

In the carriage, Pei Xiang tore off the handkerchief covering his face.

—Could it be the handkerchief that revealed something?No, the material and color of this handkerchief are relatively classic, and many people have bought and used it over the years.Also, I did not leave any personal marks on the handkerchief.

While Pei Xiang was thinking about the reason secretly, George Rexa was carefully looking at Pei Xiang's appearance at the moment, and gradually, his eyes revealed a bit of surprise.

Lesak found that he didn't find any flaws in Pei Xiang's disguise this time. If it weren't for those blue eyes that were just right, he would have missed a truth that was close at hand.

"Lucy," Rexxar softly called Pei Xiang's name when we were alone, "When you played 'James Hoffman' before, you deliberately used some small flaws to dispel my suspicion."

This is a declarative sentence with a firm tone.

——It turns out that you discovered some clues at the beginning of our acquaintance, and you managed to mislead me without moving your face.

Hearing this, Pei Xiang didn't deny it, but frowned puzzledly:

"George, although our meeting tonight is a bit strange, you shouldn't take the initiative to expose my identity. Isn't this telling me that your background is not simple? Because, as George Ray, who is obsessed with academic research, Professor Keza, you shouldn't be so proficient in disguise."

Rexxar bent the corners of his lips, his eyes were frank:

"I never underestimate your sensitivity, Lucy. Since you have already noticed what I am deliberately hiding, after the encounter tonight, I think you have confirmed the guess in your heart. Therefore, there is no need for me to continue I made an excuse to cover it up, lest you secretly laugh at me."

"Why would I secretly laugh at someone?" Pei Xiang puffed his cheeks unwillingly, and retorted, "I'm usually straightforward. Also, what happened to the encounter tonight? Didn't you tell me? , You have a rift with Baron Pepys, that's why you hide it. This is a good reason, and there is really no need for you to reveal your cards directly."

"After I recognized you, I knew that my reasons were not sufficient. After all, it was a sensual Harpy's Tavern. Isn't it strange that Professor George Rexar, who is obsessed with experimental research, appeared there? Besides , I wrote to you just the day before, that my experiment has reached a critical step, and I need to observe and record every step of the way.”

Pei Xiang rolled his eyes, and his expression was somewhat meaningful:

"You also said that it's a sensual Harpy's tavern, so what's so strange about a rich adult man appearing there? It's not the most common thing to use busy work as an excuse to go to the tavern for entertainment. But is it?"

These words made the rich adult man raise his eyebrows slightly, but his tone was as calm as ever:

"If I hadn't just confessed some secrets, Lucy, would you really believe that I was having a good time at the Harpy's Tavern tonight? You think I am that kind of person, like your friend Captain Butler?"

"Of course not." Pei Xiang suddenly felt that Rexxar's eyes were a little cold, and he was inexplicably scared, so he quickly argued sincerely, "You are different."

"Really?"

"It's absolutely true. And, what I mean by pastime is drinking, playing cards, and chatting. If you're stuck with a certain experimental procedure and need to find inspiration in a different environment, why not go to a famous tavern?" ? Look, didn't I appear in Little Grington Lane tonight?"

Maybe it was because Pei Xiang's defense was clever and timely, a warm light gradually appeared in Rexxar's eyes, he gave a faint "hmm", followed Pei Xiang's words and asked with a smile:

"Why did you go to Harpy's Tavern tonight? I remember that you don't like the smoky environment."

Pei Xiang sighed helplessly, and explained in a few words the matter of her negotiating cards with Gray Wolf Morris.

"What I have to do tonight is actually done."

She took out the wallet that belonged to Ashley Wilkes from her bosom, flipped through it casually, put it away, and continued:

"I didn't expect to hear a gunshot suddenly, and then there was chaos in Little Grington Lane. You know, I'm a woman disguised as a man. I was afraid that those who searched would find something wrong, so I didn't dare to leave Habi immediately. The tavern, but planned to sneak out when there were fewer people, but I didn't expect to meet you. By the way, how did you recognize my disguise?"

Rexxar knew that Pei Xiang's reason for delaying her departure from Harpy's Tavern was not that simple. She must have concealed some key information.But he didn't continue to ask further, because the current relationship between the two is not familiar enough to talk about everything, and he also has many things to hide from her.

As for Pei Xiang's last question, George Rexar didn't answer right away.He listened quietly for a while to the sound of the carriage moving forward on the pulley on the stone road, and after a long while, he pondered and said:

"Lucy, your eyes are very special. The blue color only belongs to you, coupled with the look in your eyes, I recognized you immediately."

Pei Xiang froze for a moment, if it wasn't for the fact that Rexxar was too calm and flat when he said this, as if he was stating some academic theory, she would have thought it was the other party's confession in disguise.

Couldn't help reaching out and pressing the corner of his eyes, Pei Xiang explored:

"Special blue... how come? I have seen many people with blue eyes, although they are different in depth and light, but at a glance, they can only be divided into a few general categories. Is it accurate to a person all of a sudden? Besides, the lights at night are not very bright, and the colors you see must be different from the colors in daylight during the day, how can you immediately determine my identity?"

George Rexa thought, if you put your heart into it, you will naturally be able to remember that touch of blue that just fits your own aesthetics.Other than that, for him, his pupils have their own shortcomings, either dark or shallow, or lack of some kind of agility.Therefore, he can naturally distinguish the one he likes the most in the first time.

"I am more sensitive to color and light and dark changes, which is both a talent and a special training."

Rexxar suppressed the real reason in his heart, and quietly explained the superficial reason:

"I have carefully observed you and 'James Hoffman' before, and I have been looking for the differences and similarities between the two identities. I will naturally remember your eye color deeply. And, I was also at night Met 'James' and made a note of how you looked under the lights."

"So that's how it is," Pei Xiang nodded slightly, feeling that Rexxar's words were reasonable, "Since you have such a talent, may I think that you have always been keen on appreciating and collecting paintings because of your own A real hobby and not a false cover?"

"Of course, there is no doubt about it." Rexxar replied immediately.

He glanced at Pei Xiang, and added: "Eight and ninety percent of me in daily life is real."

"Then you really like G's work?"

"I appreciate the artwork of that gentleman very much. From the very first sight, his paintings made me feel very comfortable. For me, every time I appreciate Mr. G's works, it is tantamount to enjoying A visual feast."

Pei Xiang raised his eyebrows: "If G hears your praise, he will be very excited."

Rexxar's eyes lingered on Pei Xiang's sincerely happy expression for a moment, and a few question marks were drawn in his heart again.Is that Mr. G the teacher of this girl? What kind of person is G, a man, a woman, an old man, or a middle-aged man?

——The most important thing is, what kind of feelings does Lucy have towards G?

Thinking of the still mysterious G, Rexxar couldn't help thinking of Rhett Butler who was said to be very popular with women, and a trace of complexity gradually appeared in his eyes.

——The girl next to me is really living a rich and wonderful life.It seems that if she is not careful, she will run away and fly high and never look back...

The galloping carriage gradually slowed down, and finally stopped near the Hoffman house.

After Pei Xiang said goodbye to George Rexa, he jumped out of the carriage and walked towards the door.

The porch lights of the Hoffman house have not been extinguished, and there is also a faint light in the windows.Seeing this, Pei Xiang deliberately increased the sound of his footsteps, and sure enough, the closed door was quickly opened, and then Edward Hoffman, who had been waiting for half the night, hurried out from inside.

"Lu, James, you are back. If it is later, I will go to Harpy's Tavern to find you in person."

"Hey, Edward, you'll have to trust my dexterity and dexterity. Besides, why don't you feel comfortable leaving Lucy at home alone?"

Edward stared helplessly at Pei Xiang, then looked up at the carriage behind her that hadn't left.

"You came back in that carriage?"

"Well, I ran into a friend by chance and hitch a ride."

Pei Xiang knew in his heart that as George Rexha, the less people saw him tonight, the better.So he simply said vaguely, and urged Edward to enter the house.

But Edward didn't move, because another person got out of the carriage.

"Good evening, Mr. Hoffman."

"Ah, good evening, Professor Rexxar," Edward said with surprise on his face, "I didn't expect you to send James back. Thank you so much."

Pei Xiang also looked at the man who shouldn't get out of the car in surprise: "George, is there anything else?"

Rexxar felt that he had very good reasons and reasonable excuses.

He handed the neatly folded handkerchief to Pei Xiang, and said softly:

"You left on the car."

Pei Xiang looked down and saw a dark checkered handkerchief with a familiar pattern:

"Hey, I remember it was put away before, when did it fall out?"

"After you got out of the car, I found it on the seat. I thought it should be yours."

Pei Xiang thanked him first, took the handkerchief and turned to leave.But the two men, Edward and Rexxar, seemed to have something to talk about, so she had to wait a little longer.

"I heard from Lucy that Professor Rexxar has been busy with an experiment recently, and I didn't expect to meet James in the Hobby's Tavern."

Rexxar didn't seem to notice Edward's temptation, and replied politely and kindly:

"I was not worried about some things, so I left the laboratory temporarily. I didn't expect that there would be some accidents at Harpy's Tavern tonight. Fortunately, James was not implicated. I was relieved to send her and him back safely."

While talking, Rexxar glanced at Pei Xiang with a smile, then nodded towards Edward.

Edward was taken aback, then his eyes widened slightly.From Rexxar's answer, he realized that this man already knew that his sister Lucy and James were the same person, and tonight... Listening to what he said, he was worried that his sister would go to Harpy's Tavern alone , just left the lab on purpose?

——This... I shouldn't have misunderstood George Rexxar's meaning, right?

——He, he knew all of Lucy's secrets, and he didn't feel that she was rebellious.No, more than that, he seemed to support her.This is really not easy, ordinary gentlemen don't have such a mind.

——By the way, just now he said that there was an accident at Harpy's Tavern. What accident?

Edward wanted to ask, but he thought that it was late at night, and he was on the quiet street in front of his house. Some things were not convenient to get to the bottom of it, so he held back his doubts.

"Yes, I am relieved that James can come back safely."

Edward looked at the gentle professor, and answered dryly.In fact, he wanted to know more about the relationship between Rexxar and his sister.

—It seems that there are some more intimate and profound connections, at least closer than I know.

George Rexa had another polite conversation with Edward, then took his leave calmly and left.

The carriage went away, and the Hoffman brothers and sisters returned home.

In the brightly lit living room, Pei Xiang looked down at the handkerchief in his hand and gasped softly.

"what happened?"

"Well, George is mistaken, this handkerchief is not mine. Although, um, the color pattern and material are similar, it is easy to mix up, but there is still a difference in this border."

Edward answered the conversation indifferently:

"Perhaps you remembered wrongly? Do you see other marks on the handkerchief? Don't gentlemen in the upper class like to leave marks such as family crests or names on their personal items? They are all very particular."

Pei Xiang shook his head, thinking about George Rexar's multiple identities, it is estimated that he would rarely leave a mark of his identity on such a small object that is easy to lose.

——Look, people like him and I who need to pretend, both chose the general public's style with patterns and patterns, in order to prevent people who want to follow the clues from catching clues.

— But, did he really make a mistake or did he do it on purpose?

——If it was intentional, then why?Is there a code word on this handkerchief?

"There is no special mark, but I'm sure I remember it correctly," Pei Xiang followed Edward's suggestion and agreed casually, "The next time I see Professor Rexar, I'll ask him why he didn't embroider his initials on the handkerchief Or a middle name or something. Just get 'George' embroidered with an initial G so it won't get mixed up tonight."

Edward suddenly became quiet, he didn't know what he was thinking, and kept silent.

Pei Xiang yawned a little, and said softly:

"I just said, I won't be so careless, he must have taken the handkerchief he left on the seat as mine... Oh, I'm so tired, brother, I'm going to rest first, and you should go to bed earlier Well, let's talk about Harpy's in the morning."

"Oh, okay, okay, go to sleep, we'll talk tomorrow morning." Edward was a little absent-minded.

"Good night, Edward."

"Good night, Lucy."

Pei Xiang, who turned around and went upstairs, didn't know that his elder brother was already in deep shock at this moment, and he suddenly had an incredible idea.

——Mr. G, who has never shown up, is Professor George Rexar, right?