2252 gentle speech
Looking at the panicked and pale-faced Chris, Renly's smile crept up to the corner of his mouth. It was really rare to see the famous "Captain America" being scared out of his mind; but the smile only paused for a moment, and then, Lanly Li changed his gaze and answered truthfully, "Chris, I don't like you. It's my responsibility.".”
What's the meaning？
Chris felt that his brain couldn't keep up with Renly's speed. What did it mean... "I don't like you, it's my responsibility?" This sentence is not logical at all, right? Does Renly know what he's saying? Or is this a line taken from a Nicholas Sparks novel?？
Chris stared at Renly with questions on his face. He could understand every word, but he couldn't understand the combination. He began to wonder if he drank too much champagne, or if Renly drank too much. Champagne. So, should he ask? If he opens his mouth, what should he ask?？
Looking at the confused Chris, Renly felt helpless and complained..
From a distance, Renly could see Matthew's gaze. There was a trace of sympathy in his eyes, as if he could fully understand Renly's situation. This made Renly couldn't help but laugh. He decided to speak again and try to save Renly. Reese explains some things.
In fact, Chris knows everything about many things and situations. He is not a fool. But the problem is that the authorities are blind to the beholder, so how can a fool who is in love see clearly? Moreover, it was such a special situation in the Hall family that common sense did not apply at all, and Chris lost his ability to think..
“Chris, what would you do if someone hurt your brother? "Renly asked.——
Chris's younger brother Scott-Evans has officially come out as gay. He will face the prejudice and pressure of the entire society. He is different from Edith and Chris's situation, but there are also many similarities. Potential harm is everywhere, just like landmines, scattered in every corner.
Chris didn't hesitate for a second, as if he didn't need to think at all, the words blurted out, "I support all his decisions! I will protect him at all costs."！”
After finishing speaking, Chris was stunned for a moment, as if he didn't quite understand the reason why Renly asked such a question, but after just a moment, he suddenly understood, "Oh...oh！”
All the confusion and incomprehension became natural in an instant, just like opening up the Ren and Du channels. All the past experiences came to mind..
When Chris looked at Renly again, he couldn't sort out the confusion in his eyes for a while. He could only follow his instinct and said, "Renly, please don't worry.……”
Chris was about to express his feelings to Renly, but Renly interrupted him first, "Save your words, actions are always more effective than words..”
After saying that, Renly turned to look at Chris. A look, just one look was enough for Chris to understand what Renly meant; then, Renly turned around and took steps in the direction of Matthew. , leaving Chris standing there, thoughtful, and couldn't help but fall into a trance..
Without comparison, there is no harm.
Rooney, who made her first appearance in the Hall family, was at ease, calm and at ease, without any awkwardness. She was generous and confident. She easily became the center of the social scene. Even Edith and Arthur couldn't be too picky. Much; but Chris is still confused, as if he is the first person to attend such a banquet.——
But there is no problem in saying this, because this is the first time Renly has held a formal banquet. The atmosphere and environment are of high standard, high treatment and high level. It is not comparable to Hollywood at all. Chris's nervousness is completely understandable..
What is certain is that Chris's road to adapting to the Hall family is still long and arduous. Renly also doesn't know whether Edith has plans to take Chris to meet George and Elizabeth..
Because Renly is not sure what position George and Elizabeth hold in Edith's mind - just like Arthur, in fact Arthur still maintains contact with his parents, and the relationship between each child and his parents They are all different. Renly is Renly, and Arthur and Edith are both independent individuals. They will not interfere with each other; but if Edith is going to let Chris meet his parents, then Chris still needs to exercise..
The dinner officially started at nine-thirty.
Everyone sat down at the long table of the formal banquet. Under the leadership of Philip, the waiters walked into the restaurant uniformly carrying silver plates. The neatly arranged figures filed in. After they all stood behind the guests, they all stopped at the same time. Step forward, place the dinner plate in front of the guests, and lift the lid together.
Proper and well-trained service attitude, invisibly showing the unique treatment of a truly aristocratic level, so that everyone could not help but become slightly cautious, subconsciously showing their best etiquette, trying to fully fit in with the atmosphere of the scene. , it is indeed an extraordinary experience.
Meadow said bluntly, "I have a real feeling now." Hereditary nobles, from invisible to tangible, Renly Hall's rich heritage has only now revealed a corner..
From rules to etiquette to menus, Philip truly dedicated a noble dinner; but compared to a real noble dinner, Renly was still a little more relaxed. After all, this was no longer Bayswater but the Prince's Garden. They Some things can be continued, but some things should also be changed.
This also made the whole dinner seem much warmer.
“Ding ding ding.”
Someone knocked on the wine glass, and the crisp sound attracted everyone's attention. This was the only way to focus on the long banquet table without making any noise. Obviously, someone should be preparing to give a speech at this moment, but The place where the eyes are focused is not on tonight’s host Renly, but on……
Edith Hall.
Edith stood up slightly cautiously, picked up her champagne glass, and basked in the sight of everyone. This made her a little uneasy, but she still said, "Hey! Hello everyone." Edith said fiercely. She glared at Renly fiercely, only to see Renly's gloating smile, which made Edith itch with hatred, but this was obviously not the best time to turn over the table, so she could only force herself to look away..
“We all know that Renly is an impeccable and perfect speaker, and no one can steal his lightning. But this Romeo seems unwilling to take up too much limelight tonight, so he entrusted this important task to me. Because I lost the bet, so Arthur and Renly watched me stand up like puppets, awkwardly unsure of what to say. Lesson learned, never gamble with your brothers..”
Ha ha！
Everyone burst into laughter, Renly and Arthur even applauded, it was so lively; but Rooney raised her champagne glass and gestured towards Edith to cheer for her, which made Edith Dis's mood calmed down a little, and her chaotic thoughts were reorganized..
“Christmas has never had any exact meaning to me. First, I don’t go to church; second, I can’t remember exactly when it was Christmas when both my father and mother showed up, only Renly, and occasionally Arthur, trust me, you don't want this for Christmas.”
Edith's thoughts were a little confused, but she gradually became calm and focused, and the words from her heart flowed out unconsciously..
She thought it would be very difficult - it was indeed extremely difficult, but the scene she imagined would be more severe, and now... it's not that scary.
“Ever since I discovered that my Christmas present came not from Santa Claus, but from Philip and Denise, the last meaning of Christmas seemed to be lost. I never had the chance to truly understand the meaning of Christmas, and believe me, When your father chooses to go to the club on Christmas Eve to smoke cigars and your mother drinks alone in her room, Christmas is not as wonderful as imagined. I have always wondered: Why would someone celebrate the death of a stranger? What about resurrection? The premise is that if this legend is true,.”
“until tonight.”
“When I was in a white Christmas again, when I saw Philip again, when I once again held a champagne glass and complained that my custom-made dress didn't seem to fit...I finally understood, I should say, I finally found it. , for the first time in my life, I found the meaning of Christmas. What I couldn't find in Bayswater is now in the Prince's Garden..”
Edith's voice was slightly nasal, but she still raised her champagne glass and mustered up the courage to continue speaking..
“Look at everything you have around you, then close your eyes and imagine the other things you have. Anyway, when we open our eyes, we can't see those things that are truly worth having. Now, what comes to your mind No matter how you find it, or how long it can last...the most beautiful, brightest, and warmest things will eventually go out. This is a law of nature. You have no way to control it, but at least, you are now Having them. This makes sense.”
Rooney stretched out her left hand and held Renly's right hand under the table. She could feel that Renly's fingertips were slightly cold. She wrapped her palm around Renly's palm, tightly, like this Hold it tightly and let your warmth pass through little by little.
“This is the miracle that belongs to us. Every year at Christmas, its existence reminds us not to forget what we have, because only by bearing this in mind can we let go and chase greater things. Dreams and miracles happen every day.”
Edith held up the champagne glass and turned to look at her brothers, "Arthur, Renly, thank you for being by my side this Christmas. Let us pay tribute to the miracle together.".”
Renly closed his right hand and held the warmth tightly, refusing to let go. Then he raised the champagne glass with his left hand and showed a big smile to Edith, "Tribute to Edith Hall.".”
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