Looking at Chris who was panicked and looked like a mortal face, Lanli's smile quietly climbed up to the corner of her mouth. The famous "Captain America" ​​was frightened and out of her mind was really rare; but her smile only paused for a moment, and then Lanli changed her sight and answered to the truth, "Chris, it's my responsibility to not like you."

What's the meaning?

Chris felt that his brain was really not up to Renli's speed. What does it mean to... "Is it my responsibility to not like you?" This sentence is irrelevant? Does Renli know what he is saying? Or is this a line excerpted from Nicholas Sparks' novel?

Chris stared at Lanley with questions all over his head. He could understand every word, but he couldn't understand it all when combined. He began to wonder if he had drunk too much champagne or Lanley had drunk too much champagne. So, should he ask? If he spoke, what should he ask?

Looking at the confused Chris, Renli was a little helpless and was unable to complain.

From afar, Lanli could see Matthew's gaze projected, with a hint of sympathy in his eyes, as if he could fully understand Lanli's situation. This made Lanli laugh. He decided to speak again and explain some of the situation to Chris.

In fact, Chris also knows a lot of things and situations. He is not a fool. But the problem is that the authorities are confused and the bystanders are clear. How can the fool in love see clearly? Moreover, it is such a special situation in the Hall family, and common sense does not apply at all, so Chris loses the ability to think.

"Chris, what would you do if someone hurts your brother?" Lanli asked

Chris' younger brother Scott Evans has officially come out. He will face prejudice and pressure from the entire society. Unlike Edith and Chris' situation, it also has many similarities. Potential damage is everywhere, like landmines, spread all over every corner.

Chris didn't hesitate for a second, and seemed to have no need to think at all, and his words blurted out, "I support all his decisions! I will protect him at all costs!"

After saying that, Chris was a little stunned, as if he didn't quite understand why Lanley asked such a question, but in just a moment, he suddenly realized, "Oh...oh!"

All the confusion and confusion, just like opening the Ren and Du meridians, became natural in an instant. All the past experiences surged into my mind.

When Chris looked at Renli again, the inconsistency in his eyes could not be clarified for a while, so he could only obey his instincts and said, "Lianli, please rest assured..."

Chris was about to express his feelings to Lanli, but Lanli took the lead and interrupted Chris's words, "Save a little saliva, and actions will always be more effective than words."

After saying that, Lanli turned her head and looked at Chris. A look was enough. Just one look was enough to let Chris understand what Lanli meant. Then Lanli turned around and took steps towards Matthew, leaving Chris standing there, thinking about it, and couldn't help but get out of sight.

Without comparison, there is no harm.

Rooney, who debuted at Hall's house for the first time, was calm and at ease, without any awkwardness, generous and confident appearance, easily became the center of social occasions. Even Edith and Arthur could not be too picky; Chris was still confused, as if he was the one who attended such a banquet for the first time.

But there is no problem saying this, because this is the first time that Lanley has held a formal banquet. The atmosphere and environment are both high-standard and high-level treatment. It is not comparable to Hollywood at all. Chris's tension is completely understandable.

It is certain that the road for Chris to adapt to the Hall family is still long and arduous, and Renly didn't know whether Edith had plans to take Chris to meet George and Elizabeth.

Because Renley could not be sure of what George and Elizabeth were in Edith’s mind, just like Arthur. In fact, Arthur still maintained contact with his parents. The relationship between each child and his parents is different. Renley is Renley, and Arthur and Edith are also independent individuals, and they will not interfere with each other. But if Edith is preparing to let Chris meet his parents, then Chris still needs exercise.

The dinner officially began at 9:30.

Everyone sat down at the official banquet table. Under Philip's leadership, the waiters walked into the restaurant with silver plates. They all came in one by one, stood behind the guests, and then they stepped forward at the same time, placed the plates in front of the guests, and uncovered the lid together.

The proper advance and retreat, the well-trained service attitude invisibly showed the unique treatment of the truly aristocratic level, so that everyone couldn't help but become slightly restrained and subconsciously showed their best etiquette, trying to fully match the atmosphere on site, which was indeed an extraordinary experience.

Mei Duo said bluntly, "I only feel real now." The hereditary nobles, from invisible to tangible, only one corner of Renli Hall's profound heritage has been revealed.

From the rules to the etiquette to the menu, Philip really dedicated a noble dinner; but compared to the real noble dinner, Renli was a little relaxed. After all, this was no longer Bayswater but Prince Garden. They could continue something, but they should also change something.

This also made the whole dinner look much warmer.

"Ding Ding Ding."

Someone rings the wine glass, and the crisp sound attracts everyone's attention. This is the only way on the banquet table to not create noise but still be able to gather the focus. Obviously, someone should be preparing to deliver a speech at this moment, but the place where the eyes are gathered is not the host Lanli, tonight, but...

Edith Hall.

Edith stood up slightly with a stern resolute look, picked up her champagne glass and bathed in the eyes of everyone, which made her a little uneasy, but she still said, "Hey! Hello everyone." Edith glared at Lanli fiercely, but only saw Lanli's gloating smile, which made Edith feel so angry that she was itchy, but it was obviously not the best time to turn the table, so she could only force herself to withdraw her gaze.

"We all know that Renley is an impeccable perfect speaker, and no one can steal his lightning. But Romeo seemed unwilling to take over the spotlight tonight, so he entrusted this heavy task to me. Because I lost the bet, Arthur and Renley looked at me standing up, like puppets, but clumsily didn't know what to say. The lesson is, don't gamble with your brother."

Ha ha!

Everyone laughed together, and Renly and Arthur even gave applause, which was very lively; Rooney raised her champagne glass and signaled to Edith, cheering for Edith, which calmed down a little, and her chaotic thoughts reorganized.

"Christmas never meant anything to me. First, I didn't go to church; second, I can't remember when Christmas was when my father and mother appeared. Only Lanley, and occasionally Arthur, believe me, you won't want such Christmas."

Edith's thoughts were a little confused, but she gradually settled and focused, and words from her heart flowed out without realizing them.

She thought it would be very difficult, and the facts were indeed extremely difficult, but the scene she imagined would be even more severe, but now... it is not that scary.

"Since I discovered that my Christmas gifts came from Santa, but from Philip and Denise, the final meaning of Christmas seemed to be shattered. I never had the chance to really understand the meaning of Christmas, believe me, when your father chose to go to the club to smoke a cigar at Christmas Eve, while your mother was drinking alone in the room, Christmas was not as beautiful as I thought. I was always wondering: Why would anyone celebrate the resurrection of a stranger? If this legend is real."

"Until tonight."

"When I was in white Christmas again, when I saw Philip again, when I was holding a champagne glass and complaining that my custom dress didn't seem to fit... I finally understood, it should be said that I finally found it, and for the first time in my life, I found the meaning of Christmas. What I hadn't found in Bayswater is now in Prince's Garden."

Edith's voice was slightly nasal, but she raised her champagne glass and plucked up the courage to continue.

"Look at everything you have, then close your eyes and imagine other things you have. Anyway, when you open your eyes, we can't see what is really worth having. Now, what comes to your mind, no matter how you find it, no matter how long it lasts... the best, brightest, and warmest will eventually go out. This is the law of nature, you have no control, but at least, you have them now. This has meaning."

Rooney stretched out her left hand and held Lanli's right hand under the table. She could sense that Lanli's fingertips were slightly cold. She wrapped Lanli's palms with her palms, and held them tightly, allowing her warmth to be passed on little by little.

"This is our miracle. Every Christmas, its existence reminds us at all times to not forget what we have, because only by remembering this can we let go of our hands and feet to pursue greater dreams. Miracles happen every day."

Edith held up a champagne glass and turned to look at her brother, "Arthur, Renly, thank you, this Christmas is here to be with me. Let's pay tribute to the miracle together."

Lanley closed her right hand, held the warmth tightly, refused to let go, then raised the champagne glass with her left hand, and gave Edith a big smile, "Salute to Edith Hall."
Chapter completed!