mother of all races

Although most of the time people hope that the things they deal with are simple and smooth, but occasionally there will be one or two people who are keen to make simple things extra complicated... and troublesome.

Lin Xi sat on an antique chair covered with soft and dense velvet, he stared at the man in front of him, thinking with some headaches.

At this moment, Lin Xi was sitting on the top floor of an old stone building in London.The interior of the seemingly quaint building has the most advanced and luxurious decoration in the world today, but not long ago, this place was a rather secretive high-end private club-since hundreds of years ago, it was here for those who need to remain anonymous The merry upper-class nobles offer their services.

But now, the club has changed hands.

Now it's a private dining room for someone important.

Lin Xi is sitting opposite that "big man" now.

"I heard you prefer quiet and secluded places, so I made some minor renovations here. What do you think?"

The man said to Lin Xi with a relaxed expression.

"Um... not bad."

Lin Xi was subtly silent for a moment before replying briefly.

Of course, he also had to admit that from the perspective of a bystander, the design and environment here have far surpassed the concept of "good".

As a once private high-end club, the environment here is always dark and quiet. The century-old teak floor and wall panels exude a soft aroma, which comes from the dignitaries and nobles who have been here for a long time. Perfume for girls, incense and tobacco.The dark green tapestry, the gilding reflecting the dark golden light on the dark panels, and the antique furniture from the last century to this era, together with the additional modern style lamps and porcelain added by top interior designers, together Construct a luxurious, dreamlike and ancient space.

Moreover, as the man said, the hall, which can accommodate dozens of people, now seems empty and extremely quiet.

It was as quiet as if only Lin Xi and the man opposite him were left in the whole world.

Of course, there is absolutely no way that there are only Lin Xi and that man here.

After all, they still need the service of others—in those corners that are not easy to be noticed, the waiters in old school uniforms are quietly standing where they should stay.When they are not needed, they can be quietly "placed" there like breathing decorative bottles, but this does not mean that they will ignore the owner of this restaurant: no matter what time they are, they are in all directions. Staring intently at the seemingly simple small round table in the center of the restaurant.Lin Xi can be sure that with just one look, these waiters who have undergone the most rigorous training can provide him with the highest quality, luxurious and meticulous service as if they have telepathy.

And the beautiful music flowing in the dark and silent air came from the young luthier in a tuxedo in another corner of the restaurant.Lin Xi had seen that man in some magazines, and his confident face was directly printed on the cover of that magazine.It's just that the man who was written as a genius by the editor in the magazine is just a nervous and restrained piano boy here.

It is impossible to obtain all of these just by "wealth", which also requires aristocratic background and... unimaginable power for ordinary people.

And Sir Rafter W. Howard seemed to be such a man.

He has a fairly high rank in the royal line of succession, and a pair of world-famous parents.He is smart, handsome, and has a very good reputation and social influence. Of course, in addition to his superficial fame and simple life, he also has countless pairs of "white gloves" and "black gloves" in private to take care of his many Incredibly profitable companies and institutions.

Not to mention, with his glamorous aristocratic status and amazing connections, under the water, he also has a powerful influence on the uglier and darker world.

Well, maybe... I should try to understand this man's arrogance.

Lin Xi heard the voice in his heart muttering softly.

Considering that the other party is just a human being... with this level of power and wealth, it may indeed be difficult to control his ever-expanding desires and ambitions.

And the more such a person is, the more difficult it may be to notice his fragility as a "human being".

Just like now-

This extremely proud male human was unabashedly putting his hand on the back of Lin Xi's hand. His carefully trimmed and polished nails were now slowly rubbing along Lin Xi's middle finger nakedly.

This behavior is almost vulgar, but in another sense, it is an effective way to show power.

After all, no matter what era, harassment in this regard has a deeper and more complex meaning.

Lin Xi lowered her eyes and looked at the man's finger. There was a simple antique ring on the ring finger of that guy. The ruby ​​inlaid on the ring was very beautiful in color, but Lin Xi frowned slightly.

He immediately withdrew his gaze from the man's hand, then raised his head and fixedly looked at Rafter who was sitting opposite him.

Just like many of his own kind - obviously he was doing extraordinarily despicable actions, but from the surface, this man's face did not show the slightest clue.He appeared elegant, reserved, and polite, even if he went directly to the TV station for a boring interview in the next second, there would be nothing wrong with him.

As a powerful middle-aged man, his appearance may be considered handsome among human beings.

His hair was very light, his eyebrows seemed to press directly over his eyes, and his long hooked nose had thin lips that seemed to have just sucked blood.

After realizing that Lin Xi was looking at him, the man raised the corners of his mouth and showed a smile. Of course, Lin Xi would not miss the hint of greed hidden in his smile.

"Dr. Lin Xi, you look tired, maybe it's time to take a break... In this world, there are actually many beautiful things besides work..."

Listening to the man's whisper, for a moment, Lin Xi almost sighed in front of his face.

"Mr. Rafter, I think you may have misunderstood something—"

But before Lin Xi could even finish her sentence, she was interrupted by Rafter.

"Dear Dr. Lin Xi, you and I have said many times about refusal. This time we may put aside the refusal temporarily... By the way, did I forget to tell you, I really like the food here, The chef here is not famous, but I can assure you, even the Queen's culinary team will not find a better chef than him. You must try his black truffle foie gras, it is my The only reason I managed to buy the whole club. The previous club only served this dish on the second Sunday of every month, but, you know my character: if I want something, I'll get it. So... I bought this place. You see, now I can have this dish whenever I want it."

Rafter shrugged, and spoke to Lin Xi briskly, as if there was no deep meaning in the previous words.

"Anyway, you should try Locke's craft first... and then, we'll talk about something else."

After finishing speaking, he nodded in a certain direction with a very slight amplitude.

The waiters who had been hiding in the corner before got the instructions, and immediately slid out of the shadows like ghosts.

The complicated meals are presented in an orderly manner, and on the surface, they seem to be the most common food.

But Lin Xi's overly keen senses now allow him to detect the clues before those dishes are served: those seemingly simple and delicate foods actually use the most valuable ingredients, and most of them belong to that Once it is leaked to the tabloids, the royal spokesman will probably have to deal with public condemnation and media questions again.

Lin Xi really sighed now.

Food that is so precious and expensive to human beings, to him now, is just...

"Mr. Rafter, more than anything else," Lin Xi said, emphasizing her own voice on the last two words, "I want to talk to you about that island."

"Ah, yes, Kojima." Rafter twitched the corner of his mouth, showing a disappointed expression, and he did it on purpose.

"In the past few months, when did your topic leave that small island? To be honest, my dear Dr. Lin Xi, I really don't understand why you are so obsessed with that island..."

Lin Xi raised his eyebrows, and he looked at Rafter with a silent smile.

And the latter didn't wait for him to speak, so he continued on his own: "Well, I know that your research institute needs that piece of land..."

"The location and climate of that island are unique. Although the climate is harsh for humans, many plants and animals in Sunu will find a home there. Not to mention, we are now planning to be there Create a brand new home for the precious Sunu Star Butterfly." Lin Xi said calmly, "For some people, there is almost no value to be developed there, but for me, there is also the ongoing work of our institute. As far as the project is concerned, that island is an unrivaled gem."

"So you're even willing to pay billions of dollars for it. Gosh, that's way more than it should be worth. I gotta say...if it wasn't for you, and my mother's probate attorney told Me, I own the island, and I don't think I'll ever remember it in my life. But now I want to thank the island, because..."

Rafter looked at Lin Xi with eyes full of desire: "Without it, how could I have dinner with someone like you? Dr. Lin Xi, do you know...you are the only one in this world. An incomparable gem."

Sir Rafter caressed the man in front of him with obsessive eyes. His gaze was already so naked that it seemed to have substance—to be honest, if his gaze could really be transformed into substance, he would probably have started licking him like a dog by this time. Picking up every inch of Lin Xi's skin exposed outside the clothes.

Lin Xi.

Rafter recited the name of the man in front of him in his heart.

Probably because he is of Asian descent, it would be difficult for ordinary people to tell his age without a reminder.

He is by no means young, but he doesn't look old when he is with those youthful young people.

And similarly, when he discussed topics with those gray-haired researchers and scholars, no one could find even the slightest greenness or clumsiness in him.

Just such a man with pale skin and black hair...and a rather pretty face,

But this is by no means the reason why he attracts Sir Rafter. After all, if he is only talking about beauty, there are many young and beautiful men and women around him: Thanks to the advanced plastic surgery technology and people's desire for power and wealth, after going through After many selections, everyone who can come to his side can far surpass Lin Xi in front of him in terms of appearance.

What really drove Rafter crazy was Lin Xi's inexplicable temperament.

Long before he met Dr. Lin Xi with his own eyes, he had already heard many rumors lingering around that man from his own circle.

That man is like a monster——

People seem to be very keen to use this sentence to describe the unique attractiveness of Lin Xi.Sir Rafter did not take this statement seriously before.For someone like him who was born with a golden spoon in his mouth and stood at the top of everyone from the beginning, no matter how beautiful or intelligent he is, it is nothing special.What ordinary people have to spend their whole lives chasing after is just a toy at his fingertips.

Of course, Lin Xi's identity and experience cannot be said to be ordinary compared to real "ordinary people".

The only survivor of the Helios spaceship who returned from Sunu and then went missing.

Human beings who have lived alone on planet as192 for decades.

There is also the research institute that he quickly established with the help of a secret organization after returning to Earth and has achieved fruitful results...

From the perspective of the world, Lin Xi is indeed a legend.

Rafter is very clear that many people want to get some benefits from Lin Xi, but it is not necessary for him - after all, he already has enough power and wealth, and he is born with I don't care about the "legends" of those low-class people.

But this confidence was shattered in an instant after Rafter saw Lin Xi with his own eyes.

"... the moment I saw you, I could feel my soul trembling, and my heart was beating like... it had never been in my chest before. This may be The so-called love at first sight, I really admire you, Dr. Lin Xi, I can swear, I have never been tempted by anyone or anything in this life, but you...you touched my most essential soul. You let me Come alive."

Anyone who knows Rafter's true nature will be shocked to see his deep-rooted and tender appearance. (In fact, his infatuation with Lin Xi has attracted the attention of many people in the past few months).

However, in the face of Rafter's rare show of love, Lin Xi was so calm that Rafter was a little unhappy.

The black-haired man just rubbed his eyebrows helplessly: "Mr. Rafter, the human brain is very stupid. Sometimes, it can't even tell whether the so-called rapid heartbeat is due to fear or love."

"You mean the drawbridge effect?"

"That's right." Lin Xi nodded, "You are a very sensitive human being, I think that's why you can accumulate so much wealth and power. But now, you just made a small mistake , You didn’t realize that those so-called soul shocks and excessive heartbeats were all just because you were afraid of me...that’s not love, that’s fear.”

Lin Xi looked straight into Rafter's face, and he said with a lenient attitude that made the latter feel faintly unhappy.

It was a kind of secret condescension, and Rafter almost instinctively felt uncomfortable, but he hadn't had time to realize it yet.His mind was still on what Lin Xi had said before.

Sir Raft looked at Lin Xi with his eyes wide open, and then he broke out into an earth-shattering laugh: "For God's sake, I have never encountered such a funny thing, you mean I am afraid You? But, what can you scare me about?"

Lin Xi smiled at him politely, but did not make any unnecessary explanations.

In the next second, Lin Xi calmly withdrew his hand from Sir Rafter's palm.

"I still have a meeting in the afternoon. Since Mr. Rafter, you are not in the mood to talk about the transfer of that island... we can talk about it next time."

Lin Xi said to Rafter, and then he pulled out his chair and stood up.

"There's no next time." It's just that he heard Rafter say behind him before he took a few steps.

"My time is precious, maybe we should be more frank... I can tell you right now, yes, the island can be transferred, but what I need is not money, oh, come on, I already have too much money. More, if you really need that island, you can exchange it for something else, such as..."

Rafter deliberately elongated his voice, and didn't say the last answer directly.

He looked at Lin Xi very happily, and sure enough, the man's face changed instantly after hearing his words.

But Rafter didn't feel any guilt because of this.He didn't know why Lin Xi's research institute wanted the island so urgently, but that was not important, he just needed to know that Lin Xi seemed to have some ulterior motives in the fight for the ownership of the island people's emergencies.

And this is all he needs, you see, he is always very good at catching people's weaknesses, and now he can see that Lin Xi's weakness is that island.

"Mr. Rafter, your mother is a very famous philanthropist. I have had contact with her before, and she is a really good person." To Rafter's surprise, Lin Xi's face was gloomy, but she did not There was no sign of panic or anxiety.