Chapter 2018

"A blank postcard."

Five years ago, in early spring and March, Langley left Hall's house and went to New York. He started his dream journey on the North American continent.

Although Langley had already announced his dream before, and chose to suspend school while studying in Cambridge University and go to the Royal Academy of Arts and drama in London for further study, over the years, the disputes and repression of the hall family happened many times intermittently; But no one expected that lanli was so determined to go to New York, and then completely cut off contact, relying on their own ability to spread the name in that land.

Since then, George and Elizabeth have put an end to all the news of Langley. The only time they reported the ultimatum, they were refused, and then they never contacted again.

After years of ups and downs, the two sides have fought each other for many times in London, but they have never really contacted each other; After the banquet of the Earl of Oxford, the strong and weak positions of the two sides changed. In order to maintain their dignity and dignity, George and Elizabeth pretended that nothing had happened and lived in seclusion.

Five years later, in the middle of summer and July, a blank postcard from Elizabeth broke the silence.

This is the first time that Elizabeth has contacted Langley in five years. Although it's just a blank postcard and there is no further content, her actions to break the deadlock are still counted. So, what does it mean?

Does it mean that Elizabeth has finally taken the initiative to put her body down? Does that mean the hall family is finally open? Does that mean the hall family's years of stalemate is finally over?

And is it Elizabeth's act alone, or does George know it? If George knows, is there something wrong with the hall family? Or has George changed his attitude? If George doesn't know, what does Elizabeth imply?

But none of these questions is the point, because things are not as simple as they seem. If things are so simple and easy to understand, then the hereditary aristocracy can not be regarded as "hereditary" but as "aristocracy". Only the emerging elite and the rising upstarts can put down their own frame so easily - it is not so easy to follow the progress of the times and integrate into the mainstream society, and give up the persistence of self-esteem and pride.

The significance of "hereditary" lies in the fact that the posture that has been precipitated over the years is not only fame but also glory, but also tradition. Even when death comes, such posture will not be easily lost. Even though it has clamped down the throat like a shackle, it still maintains its own dignity. This is the real dignity, which is higher than wealth, higher than class, higher than life Above status... And above life.

For ordinary people, this is meaningless stupidity; But for the hereditary nobles, this is the meaning of their existence.

In other words, Elizabeth's blank postcard is definitely not so simple. So, what's the matter?

Arthur and Edith knew their parents so well that they realized in an instant that things were not so simple, and their minds began to turn——

To be sure, they want something.

Edith frowned, tugged at the innocent collar, scratched her head, and her short hair became more and more like a bird's nest She guessed that she had just flown over from London, and the news about ALF had also been updated, "she has officially moved out, and... She said that she has no interest in marriage, and dating is very good, although she is promoted now, there are more surgeries, and even there is no time for dating..."

"You mean ALF hall?" Arthur didn't hide his surprise. ALF, who has always been boasting of inheriting the glory of the hereditary aristocracy, declared that she was single so boldly? Such a sharp contrast made Arthur unable to keep up. "Are you sure it's the familiar ALF?" ALF, who is known as a stencil of Elizabeth?

Edith shrugged. "Who knows if it's true or not, maybe she's just joking."

"ALF won't be kidding." Langley said calmly, the corner of his mouth rising. Although he just heard about ALF's decision for the first time, he didn't have too many accidents. "You know, ALF is the most rational. She will make a rational judgment, and then implement it without hesitation, which is the same before and now. "

Langley, Arthur and Edith did not know that there had been a brief confrontation between ALF, George and Elizabeth at the Duke of Oxford banquet. From then on, Alf realized that the glory and glory of the "hereditary Baron hall" family had come to an end.

No matter before or now, Alf has made a series of choices in order to protect the reputation and glory of the hall family, which has never been missed, but the difference is: in the past, the glory belonged to George hall; in the past, the glory belonged to George hall; Now, this honor belongs to Langley hall, so ALF changed her strategy, but her core purpose never changed——

Those changes and breakthroughs are not for her own sake, but to comply with lanli's choice, so that the children of the "Hall family" can have their own place in all fields. Even those actions to enrich their own personality are the aura of love.

Of course, compared with the past, now ALF can be more bold and more courageous to insist on herself. This is the freedom given to her under the aura of "Langley hall", which can be regarded as a little plus. But for ALF, it's just icing on the cake, not the real core soul.

ALF is still that ALF, she is most similar to Elizabeth, but not Elizabeth - but the updated version of Elizabeth.

It's a little creepy to think about it like this, but after a careful taste, Arthur and Edith all react and understand the meaning of Langley's words. Those strange actions are explained. ALF still hasn't changed. Even if the other three brothers and sisters have made changes one after another, she is still the only one who sticks to the meaning and weight of "Hall" surname. In fact, ALF is the best successor to the baron.

After reaction, Arthur and Edith look at blue again, and their eyes are full of disdain.

Sure enough, Alf's cold-blooded animal and lanli's paranoid freak can really compete with each other. Although they are always tit for tat and out of place, their essence is the same stubbornness and strength, refusing to change or compromise, and adhering to their beliefs almost cruelly; As for their two innocent lambs, they were victims. They could only hide in the corner and shiver. They really wanted to cry without tears and had no way to ask for help.

If it is because of ALF that the hall family has become the talk of the upper class in London again, and Elizabeth chooses to bow to Langley and try to make friends with the real people of the hall family, then it is not surprising. After all, Elizabeth has no way to explain the changes of the hall family and alf to other outsiders one by one; And, with Sisyphus's influence, it's more likely.

Don't forget one thing——

"Hall venture capital?" Arthur then remembered that in March, Langley returned to London to boost the capital investment for Sisyphus pictures and hall venture capital. It can be said that it set off a storm in the upper class

It was only at this time that the elites really realized that the youngest son of the hall family didn't know how to socialize, but disdained it. When lanli really put on a posture, he could be very persuasive. He was completely at ease in social occasions, and his details and posture were totally indistinguishable. The charm between talking and laughing was even more fascinating.

In less than three weeks, "Langley hall" conquered the upper class in London with his own charm. Some people even half joked that Langley was "count of Monte Cristo" -- he appeared as a mysterious figure after disappearing for many years, and conquered all the upper class with his own talk and charm, but his real purpose was... Revenge.

Jokes belong to jokes, and it can be seen from the side that lanli was easily recognized by those fastidious nobles.

Although hall venture capital has not announced the amount of the first round of financing for the time being, many people have expressed great interest in the word of mouth. They are willing to believe the signboard of "Langley hall" and try to change their investment direction. The most remarkable sign is that Alexander Hamilton has also decided to invest, and his first hand is 50 million pounds, There may be additional investment in the future, showing the courage and domineering spirit of the Duke of Hamilton.

Don't say that Sisyphus film is the investment of Andre Hamilton. As we all know, Alexander Hamilton is the core figure of the whole Duke family. Although he has not succeeded to the title of Duke for the time being, he has now mastered all the industries of the Hamilton family, and his wise and calm working style has been unanimously recognized. He will never invest at will because of Andre's relationship, The real reason can only be that Langley convinced him.

Fifty million pounds. That's Alexander's view of the future of Sisyphus.

From hall venture capital to Sisyphus pictures, and then to the special time when the global box office of "star crossing" broke out, Arthur's expression became slightly stiff, "is it because of Sisyphus pictures? I mean, do George and Elizabeth want to get involved? "

For George and Elizabeth, they need to find more clients - high-end clients who are willing to trust them and invest in them. Now, Sisyphus pictures and Langley hall have become hot topics in the Financial District of London. If they can make full use of this relationship, the benefits will not be a little bit, more importantly, Such a huge income and such a significant network, enough to let George and Elizabeth put down their positions.

If so, then it's really... It's really shameless!