2017 brazen
“a blank postcard.”
In the early spring of March five years ago, Renly left the Hall family and went to New York, starting his journey to pursue his dreams on the North American continent..
Although Renly had already announced his dream before, and chose to take a break from studying at Cambridge University to further his studies at the Royal Academy of Art and Drama in London. Over the years, the Hall family's disputes and suppressions had occurred intermittently many times; but who They didn't expect Renly to be so decisive, resolutely go to New York, and then completely cut off contact, relying on his own ability to make a name for himself in that land..
Since then, George and Elizabeth have cut off all news from Renly. The only time they communicated an ultimatum was rejected, and then there was no contact again..
These years have been ups and downs, and the two sides have had many confrontations in London, but they have never really contacted each other. They are like strangers to each other; but after the Earl of Oxford's banquet, the positions of strength and weakness of the two sides were reversed. In order to maintain their dignity and respectability, George and Elizabeth pretended that nothing had happened and lived a secretive life..
Five years later, in mid-summer July, a blank postcard from Elizabeth broke the silence..
This is the first time in five years that Elizabeth has taken the initiative to contact Renly. Although it is just a blank postcard with no further content, it is still a move to break the deadlock. So, what does this mean?？
Does it mean that Elizabeth finally took the initiative to put down her posture? Does this mean that the Hall family has finally opened its arms? It means that the stalemate that has lasted for many years in the Hall family is finally over.？
Also, was this Elizabeth's action alone, or did George also know about it? If George knew, was there some turmoil in the Hall family? Or has George's attitude changed? If George doesn't know, what does Elizabeth's move imply?？
But these issues are not the focus, because things are not as simple as they seem. If things are so simple and easy to understand, then hereditary nobility cannot be regarded as "hereditary" and can only be regarded as "nobles". Only the emerging elites and upstarts That’s why you can let go of yourself so easily - whether it’s following the progress of the times and integrating into mainstream society, or giving up your self-esteem and pride, it’s not that easy..
“The meaning of "hereditary" is that the posture accumulated over the years is fame, glory and tradition. Such a posture will not be easily thrown away even when death comes. It has even clamped down on the throat like a shackle, but it is still maintained. Having your own dignity is the real dignity, higher than wealth, higher than class, higher than status... and higher than life..
For ordinary people, this is meaningless stupidity; but for hereditary nobles, this is the meaning of their existence..
In other words, Elizabeth’s blank postcard is definitely not that simple, so what exactly is going on?？
Arthur and Edith knew their parents too well. They immediately realized that things were not that simple, and the thoughts in their minds began to surge.——
What is certain is that they want something.
Edith frowned, tugged at the collar of her innocent clothes irritably, and scratched her head vigorously. Her messy short hair became more like a bird's nest. "Could it be Elf?" she said speculatively. She just said After flying from London, the news about Elf was also updated, "She has officially moved out, and...she said that she has no interest in getting married, and dating is fine. Although, She's been promoted now, has more surgeries, and doesn't even have time for dates anymore……”
“You mean Elf Hall? "Arthur did not hide his surprise. Elf, who had always claimed to inherit the honor of hereditary nobility, was so bold and brave to announce that she was single? Such a sharp contrast made Arthur unable to keep up. "Are you sure you are the one we are familiar with? Elf? "The Elf who is said to be a model of Elizabeth.？
Edith shrugged, "Who knows if it's true or not, maybe she was just joking..”
“Elf will not joke." Renly said calmly, the corners of his mouth raised. Although he had just heard about Elf's decision for the first time, he was not too surprised, "You know, Elf Fu is the most rational person. She will make rational judgments and then execute them without hesitation. This was the case before and it is the same now..”
Renly, Arthur, and Edith didn't know that there had been a brief confrontation between Elf and George and Elizabeth at the Duke of Oxford's banquet. From that time on, Elf realized that she belonged to " The glory and splendor of the family of Hereditary Baron Hall has come to an end..
No matter before or now, Elf has made a series of choices in order to maintain the reputation and glory of the Hall family, and has never made a mistake. But the difference is: before, this honor belonged to George Hall; Now, this honor belongs to Renly Hall, so Elf changed her strategy, but her core purpose has never changed.——
Those changes and breakthroughs were not for herself, but to comply with Renly's choice, so that the children of the "Hall family" could have their own place in various fields. Even those actions that enriched their own personalities, in Ayr Fu also has a halo that is deliberately created..
Of course, compared to before, Elf can now be bolder and braver in insisting on herself. This is the freedom given to her under the halo of "Renly Hall", which can be regarded as a little additional benefit, but for Elf For Wolf, it’s just the icing on the cake, not the real core soul..
Elf is still the same Elf. She is most similar to Elizabeth, but she is not Elizabeth—but the updated version of Elizabeth..
Thinking about it this way, I can't help but feel a little creepy, but after careful consideration, Arthur and Edith both reacted and understood the meaning of Renly's words, and those weird behaviors were explained. Elf still There has been no change. Even though the other three brothers and sisters have made changes, she is still the only one who insists on the meaning and weight of the "Hall" surname. In fact, Elf is the best successor to the hereditary baron..
After reacting, Arthur and Edith looked at Renly again with contempt in their eyes..
Sure enough, the only ones in the Hall family that can really compete with each other are the cold-blooded animal Elf and the paranoid freak Renly. Although they are always tit-for-tat and incompatible, in fact they are both stubborn and strong in nature, refusing to change and refusing to change. Compromising, insisting on one's beliefs almost cruelly; as for their two innocent little lambs, they are the victims. They can only hide in the corner and tremble. They are really crying without tears and have no way to ask for help..
If it was because of Elf that the Hall family once again became the talk of London's upper class, and Elizabeth chose to bow to Renly and try to make friends with the Hall family's current real talker, then it would not be surprising. After all, Elizabeth had no way to bow to Renly. Other outsiders explain the current changes in the Hall family and Elf's changes one by one; and, coupled with the influence of Sisyphus Films, it becomes even more possible..
don't forget one thing——
“Hall Ventures? "Arthur then thought about it. In March, Renly returned to London to attract investment for Sisyphus Films and Hall Ventures, which could be said to have caused a storm in the upper class.：
It was only then that the elites truly realized that the youngest son of the Hall family was not socially incompetent but rather disdainful. When Renly really showed off, he could be very, very persuasive and completely at home in social situations. , his background and posture are completely impeccable, and the charm he reveals while talking and laughing is even more fascinating..
In less than three weeks, "Renly Hall" conquered London's upper class with his charm. Some people even half-jokingly joked that Renly was the "Count of Monte Cristo" - he appeared with a mysterious identity after disappearing for many years. And he conquers everyone in the upper class with his conversation and charm, but his real purpose in his heart is... revenge.
A joke is a joke, but it can still be seen from the side that Renly easily gained the approval of those picky nobles..
Although Hall Venture Capital has not yet announced the amount of the first round of financing, many people have expressed great interest in word of mouth and are willing to believe in the "Renly-Hall" brand and try to change The most obvious sign of his own investment direction is that Alexander Hamilton also decided to invest, and the first investment was 50 million pounds, and there may be additional investments in the future, showing the courage and domineering power of the Duke of Hamilton's family..
Not to mention that Sisyphus Films is an investment by Andre Hamilton. As we all know, Alexander Hamilton is the core figure of the entire Duke family. Although he has not succeeded to the title of Duke for the time being, he now controls all the properties of the Hamilton family and acts wisely and calmly. His style has been unanimously recognized. He will never invest casually because of Andre's relationship. The real reason can only be that Renly persuaded him.
Fifty million pounds, this is what Alexander thinks of the future of Sisyphus Films.
From Hall Venture Capital to Sisyphus Pictures, and then to this special time when the global box office of "Interstellar" exploded, Arthur's expression became slightly stiff, "Is it because of Sisyphus Pictures?" ? I mean, do George and Elizabeth want to get involved too?？”
For George and Elizabeth, they both need to find more clients - high-end clients who are willing to believe in them and invest in them, and now Sisyphus Films and Renly Hall have become hot topics in London's financial district. If they can make full use of this level of personal connections, the benefits will definitely not be small. More importantly, such huge profits and such obvious connections are enough for George and Elizabeth to put down their stature..
If that's true, then it's so... so shameless！
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