Zhang Heng did not expect that Gaby would take him directly to Marcus' residence.
Domus of the latter is not in the Gladiator school, but on the opposite side of the street, with a good position.
The so-called Domus refers to the luxury house of the rich. Different from the villa in modern society, Domus looks more like a small fortress, a little like a shell, almost no windows, and unlike the apartment with balcony where the civilians live.
Zhang Heng followed Gaby into the gate, went through the porch and came to the front hall. Although there were no windows, the light inside was good. This was because the front hall had no roof. This design could not only let the sun shine down, but also collect rainwater.
When it rains, the rain will flow out of the mouth of several statues on the edge of the roof, and it just falls into a square rain pool.
The rain pool can not only play the role of decoration, let the sparkling light reflect on the surrounding walls, increase the mood, but also connect with the underground water storage tank, which ensures that a Domus can have water at any time. On the contrary, the civilians living in apartment buildings have to go out to the wells and fountains in the city to draw water.
Zhang Heng didn't expect that Marcus was waiting for him in the front hall. Seeing him show up, he immediately went over and took his shoulder.
In the eyes of other Romans, this can be regarded as a shocking act. The master came out to meet the slaves in person, and also made the action that only friends would do. What's more, Marcus didn't mean to be reluctant. It was as if all this was natural and completely from the heart.
Now he looks friendly and full of affinity. He is just two people who sat on the balcony on the second floor and looked down at the slaves.
However, just when all this was in harmony, a cold hum destroyed the atmosphere of the host and guest.
Zhang Heng had noticed the girl standing on the second floor for a long time. When he entered the front hall, the other side's face became gloomy. When Marcus put his arm around Zhang Heng's shoulder, the girl stamped her foot and turned back to the room.
"Oh, that's my second daughter, DOMA." Don't worry about it. I've been busy with things at Gladiator school. I don't care about her. That's why she developed this kind of wildness. Let's go to the reception room
Gaby seemed a little worried about the safety of Marcus and said, "master I wonder if we can get a few more people
"It doesn't matter," Marcus waved his hand. "Zhang Heng is one of his own. Besides, if he really wants to kill me with his skill, the person you are looking for may not be able to stop him."
Gaby bowed and said nothing more.
Marcus laughed again. "Come on, let's go to the reception room."
Compared with the front hall, the light in the reception room is a little dim, but once your eyes get used to the dim light, you can see the murals on the wall and the mosaic floor tiles at your feet, which are quite colorful.
Of course, the most prominent is a grand table, and the chair inlaid with gems behind it. Marcus is sitting on it now, and he points to the other stool opposite.
So Zhang Heng is not polite to sit up.
"Interestingly, I asked Gaby and other people who were in charge of contacting the slavers and checking the goods. They couldn't remember from whom they bought you that day." Marcus said as he looked at Zhang Heng.
"So?" Zhang Heng raised his eyebrows.
"So I guess it's a good thing, because it means that no one knows about your past. We can do some articles on it to increase your attraction to the audience - mystery. It's a good thing. It's a fatal attraction to women. But now your mystery is not enough. I can ask people to release some ambiguous gossip, such as It's said that you are a prince or a general of some eastern country, who was secretly exiled to Rome, and then unfortunately became a slave and sold to the arena. Every woman likes such stories, which can also inspire their sympathy... "
Marcus talked with great enthusiasm, but when he said half of it, he found that Zhang Heng didn't respond and patted his head again. "Oh, I haven't said that I want you to be the new ace in the victor arena. Do you know sisnatus, when he was still in Gladiator school, he was the most popular and adored person in the whole Rome, and I can give you his name Everything you have, no, I can give you more than what he has and make you more famous than him. "
"And what do I have to give?" Zhang Heng asked.
"Victory, a lot of victories, constant victories," Marcus leaned back. "I want nothing but victory for you, my friend. Of course, we need your cooperation to do some publicity when necessary."
"I'm your slave. You can order me directly for this kind of thing. If you can't, you can threaten me with death." Zhang Hengdao.
"No, I don't treat you as a slave. You are different from those guys," Marcus said, taking a bottle of wine and two cups from under the table. "People who know me well know that I respect talents very much. As long as you have the ability, I will respect you. What's more, I don't know why I think you are special when I first see you I'm not talking about looks. It's more like soul. I like you. Really, and I think we can do something great together. With your strength and my operation, the whole Rome will be crazy for you. "Marcus poured the wine into two glasses and said enthusiastically, "try it. It's from Persia."
After Zhang Heng took the cup and finished drinking, he continued, "now we are friends. You can tell me what you want and need, beauty and wine Or something else, as long as it's within my power, I can satisfy you. "
Zhang Heng put down his glass and said, "I want to go out for a breath."
"No problem. You can leave Gladiator school at will, just talk to Gaby." Marcus nodded without much hesitation. He was not worried about Zhang Heng's escape. The latter had no relatives in Rome, and his appearance was very characteristic. In addition, now that he was famous, it was more difficult for him to escape.
However, Zhang Heng doesn't want to leave at the moment. His main purpose is to take back the things stored outside. With his fame, it's not without good things. At least it seems that Marcus still wants to maintain a relatively close relationship with him, that is to say, the latter should no longer be greedy for his things. In addition, Zhang Heng has been bored in Gladiator school for so many days I also want to visit ancient Rome.
"Anything else?" Said Marcus thoughtfully.
"And I don't want to date anyone." Zhang Hengdao.
However, Marcus gradually put away his smile and put on a look of embarrassment.
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