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“……I'll go back first." Edith obviously didn't intend to get involved in the reception anymore, and coming to the auction was already her limit..
Renly was not surprised either, and nodded slightly, "I'll ask Nathan to escort you back..”
“No need. I can do it myself." Edith waved her hand and refused without thinking..
As usual, Renly wouldn't say much. They were both adults and independent individuals with the ability to act. There was no need to force each other to act in their own way: they rarely interfered with each other's decisions. In other words, they strictly maintain the boundaries between each other.
However, there was something unusual about Renly today. He neither agreed nor objected. He just stared at Edith quietly with an extremely focused expression..
Edith rolled her eyes and said impatiently, "Don't pity me. I don't need it." But after the words were spoken, Edith realized that she was impulsive and irritable, just like a powder keg, and she had to Close your eyes, take a deep breath to adjust, and then continue, "What I mean is, you don't need to sympathize with me, and you don't need to worry. I know how to come and I know how to leave. Have you forgotten? I didn't invite you. I entered the auction with the letter in hand. I now have the ability to handle problems independently. You just need to let go..”
“This just proves that you are smarter than George and Elizabeth." Renly still had time to joke at this time. Obviously, Edith entered the Garrick Club through Arthur. This is not a difficult puzzle; if Huo Huo If the Er couple were looking for Arthur today, it would be much easier..
Edith was also a little helpless. She endured it again and again, but in the end she couldn't hold it back anymore. The smile on her lips turned up, but she also noticed that Renly's eyes still did not flinch or hesitate, and he always looked at her unswervingly. , she breathed out, "You won't give up, right?？”
“I'm just offering a simpler solution." Renly was noncommittal..
Edith grinded her teeth fiercely, "I don't like this version of you... you're too mother-in-law. I still like the cold-blooded version more. Can you switch back?？”
Renly raised his eyebrows slightly, "Don't push yourself too far." As you wish, switch back now..
Edith couldn't help but grinned. She just felt her tooth hurt, but didn't say anything. She ran away in a flash, mumbling, "Nathan, Nathan, Nathan."……”
In the end, only Renly and Eaton were left. Renly took the initiative to say hello, "Let's go, we have a cocktail party waiting for us.".”
……
The cocktail party was also held at the Garrick Club. From the theater hall on the first floor to the banquet hall on the second floor, waiters were on hand to guide the guests at the intersection. On the one hand, they prevented the guests from getting lost; on the other hand, Avoid wandering around - it would be rude to intrude into a club member's private space.
Walking into the banquet hall on the second floor, you can immediately feel the luxury and comfort of aristocratic life - it continues the design style of the Victorian era. Crystal chandeliers and Persian carpets make the entire space look graceful and luxurious, and warm colors fill the air with warmth. The long and narrow corridor at the entrance is large enough for a car to pass. On the left is a spacious lounge, allowing guests to briefly escape from the banquet; on the right is a smoking room and a washroom..
Through the corridor, you can reach a small hall, which is usually a "cabin area" with four sets of sofas. When guests are tired of socializing in the banquet hall, they can come here to sit down and chat in a relaxed manner. There is a cocktail bar; today, there is a buffet table next to the bar - mainly because most of the guests did not have time or opportunity to have lunch, Alexander made this arrangement.
However, although the guests did not have the opportunity to enjoy lunch, there were only a small number of guests gathered in the small hall at this time: feasting in public is not a good look, especially for nobles, who always insist that eating must be done at the dining table. It is very, very rude to eat while standing or walking in an area other than the dining table; even at a banquet, the food must be made into small pieces that can be easily put into the mouth in one bite, ensuring that the lips are There will be no sauce on it, and it can stay elegant. This is just a snack, not a meal..
“"You can't eat without a table." This somewhat outdated, pathological but extremely stubborn dining etiquette has spread from the aristocracy to the upper class and has not changed to this day - luncheons or parties at major Hollywood award ceremonies, including the Oscars This is also true for ceremonies.
The guests staying in the small hall at this time were mostly upstarts, rebels, or a few special cases; otherwise, most of the guests did not want to be seen in the embarrassment of having their mouths full of food, and it was not a meal. They can't afford to be hungry. After a cocktail party like this, the guests will go to eat by themselves, and there is no need to eat in the presence of other guests..
After passing the small hall, you can officially enter the banquet hall. The busy scene of fragrant clothes, people drinking glasses, and changing glasses comes to your face..
As soon as Renly appeared on the stage, he immediately became the focus of the audience..
But unlike Oscar night, the guests stood still because they were waiting - to avoid revealing their impatience, to avoid revealing their flattery, and to avoid revealing their superficial stupidity... Every Everyone is being patient and waiting patiently for the opportunity to appear, instead of rushing to the door as soon as Renly appears. That would be really too impatient and without any restraint..
So, Matthew was the first to step forward..
Then, after waiting for a while, a lawyer who was familiar with Matthew came over and said, "Hey, Matthew, this is the special guest who shines today. How about you? Are you willing to introduce me to me?" Or, "Matthew, why have I never heard of you talking about Lord Renly?" and so on, opening the situation in this way; or waiting for Andre and Eaton to make a matchmaking as an introduction, and then the atmosphere gradually became lively. stand up.
“Should we go up now?？”
“don't want! you look too reckless！”
“But now is the best time, and we also know Norman, so it won't be too abrupt..”
“That makes us look really horny! And very stupid! Grass! He saw us, smiled, smiled and nodded. Is my hair messed up? Jesus Christ! I should go to the bathroom! God, now's the chance, go up, David, let's go up now, keep smiling！”
Renly looked at the Beckhams walking towards him and showed a polite smile. Matthew standing next to him said in a low voice, "Be careful, they are not easy to deal with.".”
“Relax, they are not much different from those in Hollywood, they are just too eager and exert too much force." Renly also replied in a low voice with a smile on his face..
David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, ever since Renly showed up, their eyes have always been swirling around Renly, their attention never leaving, waiting for the opportunity to come up and say hello, even if There was an endless stream of people at the scene, and their eyes never left.
It's not difficult to understand.
Renly is an actor and has a lot in common with Victoria, who was once a singer and now a designer. He also has many similarities with David, who was once a football player and now a socialite. They can easily relate to Renly. Find the words - just like the countless Hollywood actor friends they made.
But the point is that those Hollywood celebrities are not real upper class people. Only Renly, who is born as a hereditary noble, can be regarded as worthy of the name. In recent years, the Beckhams have also tried to open up the situation by making friends with some top actors, such as Benny Dicket Cumberbatch, such as Eddie Redmayne, but unfortunately, they are unable to lead them into the real upper class; and Renly is obviously different, he is undoubtedly the gateway to the entertainment industry The best window into high society, the undisputed perfect choice.
In the final analysis, the calculations of the Beckhams and Harvey Weinstein are the same, but the methods and approaches may be different..
But to take it a step further, people go to higher places and water flows to lower places. This is also everyone's goal. There are not many freaks like Renly. The goal of yearning for success and embracing happiness is the same. It's just about achieving it. The differences produced by the methods and means of the goal can distinguish the categories of people..
So, nothing to be surprised about.
However, after waiting and waiting, observing and observing, the Beckhams failed to find an opportunity. Unexpectedly, Renly "noticed" their existence, and their eyes directly collided with each other, and they did not just pass by. She said hello with a smile. It was an opportunity not to be missed, and Victoria immediately urged David to come forward..
David and Victoria were whispering, Renly and Matthew were also whispering, and then the Beckhams officially stood in front of Renly.
“Hey, Renly... Mr. Renly? Mr. Hall? Lord Renly? Or perhaps Master Renly? Sorry, I'm not sure what the correct title is." David Beckham spoke first and took the initiative to extend his right hand towards Renly. His iconic duck voice slightly broke the serious atmosphere and created a sense of humor. A little cheerful and relaxed, coupled with that bright and handsome smile, the first impression is really eye-catching.
Renly glanced at Matthew with his peripheral vision - obviously, for many years after retiring, the Beckhams have been living in the upper class of London. Although they are still not in the mainstream, they are already the number one among celebrities. The ladder exists, and there is no problem with the etiquette in social situations. At least it is much better than Harvey Weinstein's behavior of painting a tiger but not a dog. It also makes people feel more comfortable..
But Matthew still doesn’t have much expression.
Renly could read a hint of meaning from Matthew's calm eyes: too enthusiastic and too flattering. This made the smile on Renly's lips bloom..
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