Do you think that after a disaster there will be great blessings, that your girlfriend will be gentle and considerate, ask for help, reach the pinnacle of life, and enjoy happiness for the rest of your life?

No, you are in trouble.

Zhou Jinru has not yet decided how to deal with Chen. The relationship between him and Shuangxing is absolutely innocent. There is only a favor of saving his life and a meal, and absolutely nothing else.

However, these answers did not convince Chen who was standing on the steps. She looked down at the man: "Zhou, what I am dissatisfied with is that you participated in the Jacobin action. You clearly know that it is very dangerous."

Before Zhou Jinru could speak, Yelena on the side couldn't help but said: "What Zhou is willing to do is his freedom. Even if you are his lover, can you control his life?"

Chen didn't react for a while. When she figured out what happened, she was furious. You said it didn't matter. Why did I just say one thing and this woman said three?

"Can you guys be quiet?!"

Zhou Jinru really couldn't stand two women chattering in his ears, especially when both parties could stand their ground. This kind of quarrel could last until the end of the world.

"I am your girlfriend and you don't help me?!"

Chen stared, she stepped forward and grabbed Zhou Jinru's arm, looking at Yelena with an expression like you are an outsider.

Yelena was dumbfounded. She had no chance to fight back, so she lowered her head in grievance.

After watching the play, Xingxiong took out a pack of cigarettes from her jacket pocket. Unexpectedly, there was Pocky in it. She took out one and held it in her mouth, joking: "Zhou, what's your expression like that?"

, this is the trouble of happiness."

Still happy, Chen would be dumbfounded if he stabbed him. In reality, Chen would not be able to do this, but here, she is not someone to be trifled with.

It felt so good to be held by Chen. Zhou Jinru was a little reluctant to let go. Finally, he took out his hand and explained: "The situation was very complicated at that time. The faction's operation failed. Someone seemed to have guessed the rescue operation. The people we wanted to rescue were transferred in advance.

Out of Vole Prison."

What Zhou Jinru was referring to was Dr. Wasim, Yelena's father.

"No, Dr. Wasim has been rescued and regained his position in the faction. He is currently the number three figure in the faction and is at the top of the royal family's bounty list."

When Zhou Jinru heard what Xing Xiong said, he immediately turned to look at Yelena. This girl had never told him these words.

Yelena turned her head sideways, not daring to meet Zhou Jinru's eyes. Her voice was very low: "He is a stubborn person, and we no longer have a father-daughter relationship."

There was a conflict in the family and the daughter ran away from home?

Such a plot immediately came to Zhou Jinru's mind, but the relationship between Yelena and Wasim seemed to be more than just a stubborn father and a daughter who ran away from home.

"If nothing else happens, Miss Yelena is actually Wasim's heir?"

Yelena suddenly raised her head, but Xingxiong just looked at her calmly.

At this time, a poetic voice came from the second floor of the bungalow, and the little tiger standing by the balcony guardrail shouted in a Victorian aristocratic accent: "Everyone, do you plan to spend a cold night at the door?"

Chen snorted: "We can go to my rental house, it's just as warm and safe there."

Xingxiong said calmly: "Chen, your rental house has been under surveillance for a long time. Taking Zhou back now is like throwing yourself into a trap."

"I……"

"This is the safest place. You have nowhere to go but here."

The eldest sister from Dongguo did not show any mercy and spoke directly and clearly.

Yelena hesitated and said: "Then can I leave?"

"Please, when you go out of this door, who will fall into the hands of you and what will happen to you is none of my eldest daughter's business. After all, there are many people who want to deal with Wasim now, but the legs are on you.

,you are free."

Then there was no other way. Zhou Jinru did not resist Shi Huaiya's kindness. It was better to stay in a safe place than to run around.

He received the best care. Not only was he given a change of clean clothes, but he was also invited to the living room for a sumptuous dinner.

"Zhou, do you always eat so fast?"

When Zhou Jinru finished destroying the food on his plate, Shi Huaiya moved a little bit. Chen and Xingxiong were at the same speed, but Yelena was slower. She ate very seriously and carefully, not even a trace of food residue was left.

Zhou Jinru held his hands empty, rubbed them gently, and said with a smile: "In the things I have experienced, the speed of eating affects the subsequent work. Rather than eating, we are more willing to squeeze out this time and use it for work.

."

Yes, the person he was talking about was Kelsey.

"But then you won't be able to enjoy the delicious food."

Shi Huaiya held the knife and fork in her hand, carefully cut off a piece of meat and put it in her mouth, chewing it slowly with an expression of enjoyment on her face.

In Zhou Jinru's eyes, this style of behavior was aristocratic, but it was not in line with the values ​​​​of an outstanding young man in the new era, and he really couldn't hold food like this while eating.

Yelena lowered her head and didn't look at anyone. She was immersed in her own world.

"A guy who loves to show off."

Chen's voice was not low. Shi Huaiya was like a cat whose tail was stepped on. She almost jumped up from her chair. Her anger was palpable: "Chen! This is the standard Victorian aristocratic etiquette. Do you have any dissatisfaction?"

!”

"Farewell nobles, there is a war between the nobles and the royal family. I remember that the Shihuaiya family is an important member of this city, right? Whose side are you going to side with?"

For a moment, Shi Huaiya was stunned. She did not expect that Chen would directly tell the fact that everyone remained silent. Her family was undoubtedly a standard royalist faction, but when it came to the Jacobin attack on the royal family,

, but always wavering.

Whether it is the Shihuaiya family or many prominent families in Victoria, they are waiting and watching. They will definitely make their own choices before the matter is completely settled.

Although the little tiger is sitting here, it is a pity that she cannot influence the family's decision. She can only make a beautiful vase. The vase cannot decide where to place it.

This was the helplessness of the members of the big family. Zhou Jinru remained silent, thinking everything through, and opened his mouth to ease the atmosphere: "So what's the situation outside now?"

"The Jacobins and the royal family each occupy one side of the city. They use the Sega River as the boundary. East Londinium is the area controlled by the Jacobins. They have a large number of workers, farmers, and small factory owners, as well as some small businesses.

Civil servants; Silentinium is still loyal to the royal family. They are nobles and social celebrities with high status, including many scholars and thinkers."

Zhou Jinru nodded and asked: "Which side are the city guard troops on?"

"On their own side."

Chen shrugged her shoulders, obviously she had already been in contact with the other party, and said calmly: "They are all on the fence. They will support whoever wins. The duty of the city guard force is to protect Londinium from external invaders."

, as for the Victorians' own internal strife, they refused to participate."

Okay, this is very Victorian.

Zhou Jinru swallowed, because the decision of the fence-sitters surprised him, but he also felt that it was expected. The Victorians who are good at hedging their bets will always have a bright future.

But have they ever thought about what they should do if both sides lose and the real winner is an outsider?

"Are there no outsiders near Londinium?"

"No, the number of times this city has been captured can be counted on one hand."

"Great, have they ever heard of the saying 'the strongest fortresses are captured from within'?"

Shi Huaiya couldn't understand what Zhou Jinru meant. She bit into a piece of steak and said nonchalantly: "It's impossible for those barbarians to capture this city. My father and some people with far-reaching influence in the political field are preparing to take over this city."

Some of the hopeless prisoners were sent to open up wasteland in the west."

It is best to send it farther. When transportation capacity has not reached its peak in two hundred years, it is impossible for people to cross the long wilderness with their legs.

The conversation ended in their mutual exchange. Shi Huaiya finished eating, flicked his sleeves, and turned around to leave, leaving the four people present staring at each other.

"Ms. Xingxiong, can you please help me contact someone?"

Xingxiong raised his eyebrows after hearing Zhou Jinru's request: "Male or female?"

Chen, who was sitting next to Zhou Jinru, immediately pricked up his ears and listened carefully, for fear of missing something.

Zhou Jinru didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He was not a scumbag who harmed girls. How could he be so tightly guarded?

"Female," Zhou Jinru calmly moved his eyes away from Chen's face and continued, "Adela, Adela Dawson, if there is any news about her, I want to see her."

In order to dispel Chen's doubts, Zhou Jinru further explained: "She was one of the members who participated in the infiltration into Vole Prison. Only two of us in the entire team survived. We jumped from a high altitude and I landed on Saiga."

The river is drifting downstream. As for her, I don’t know.”

At present, the prison is still under the control of the royal family, but the number of citizens surrounding the prison continues to increase. What is even more incredible is that the prison had previously tried to ease the conflict with the people, leaving only

The next few prisoners held in the tower were released, and the rest were released.

"Where are the infected?"

"No, the special prison where infected people are held has been running, and there is no sign of preparation for release."

Zhou Jinru pinched his chin. All he could think of was the prisoner who asked him to find the painter. Maybe he had been released.

He had no intention of continuing the conversation, so he stood up silently and asked casually: "Is there a guest room?"

"have."

Xing Xiong's words proved that Shi Huaiya had announced that if Zhou Jinru was willing to stay overnight, the guest room in the manor would be open to him.

Since Yelena had not spoken, Zhou Jinru also wanted to consider her thoughts and asked: "Miss Yelena, can you stay here temporarily tonight?"

"ah?"

Yelena, who was thinking about the problem, looked at Zhou Jinru blankly, expressing that she did not understand his question.

Zhou Jinru had no choice but to repeat it again. Yelena's expression was a little strange, and she muttered a few words. She sighed: "We are enjoying a delicious meal in the warm living room, while the poor are still starving. This is ridiculous."
To be continued...