This sentence sounds normal.

Well, actually it’s not very normal.

But that falls into the category that some people would think wrongly, and a gentleman like Li Jiu would not do it anyway.

But Sophie seemed to be even more shy for some reason. She lowered her head, pinched the corner of her skirt, and said: "I... Sophie only has my Lord and my Lord's glory in my heart..."

No, girl, what are you refuting? No one is saying there is anything else in your mind!

There are no three hundred taels of silver here!

Li Jiu wanted to cover his face, but since Matthew had seen them holding hands before, it didn't matter to him. He was thick-skinned anyway.

After listening to the girl's words, Matthew nodded, not sure what he was confirming.

Anyway, that's how we parted.

Walking out of Matthew's monastery and walking in the night of Leuthe, Sophie, who had been lowering her head, suddenly said: "I'm sorry..."

ah?

Why are you sorry again?

You have nothing to be sorry for, right?

"Actually, I didn't say anything just now." Sophie added immediately.

Well? What is it?

"In Sophie's heart, in addition to my Lord and my Lord's glory, there is also..." The next words were as thin as a mosquito and could not be heard clearly.

"What?" Li Jiu couldn't help but leaned over to listen.

As a result, Sophie grabbed one of his hands, held it in her arms and said, "It's your hand!"

Ah this?

Girl, your earthy love words came a bit unexpectedly?

But at this moment, the night wind was blowing, and it was a bit cold. Li Jiu's hand was held in Sophie's arms, and he could faintly feel the warmth coming from the girl's body.

That moment was very warm.

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The next morning, Li Jiu went to see Rioco in person.

After a day, Rio has basically sorted out his affairs in Leutge.

It was almost as if his sorrow had reached its peak.

This is also the reason why Li Jiu didn't come to see him yesterday.

Just to ferment this emotion.

People often start to really think and worry when they relax.

Obviously, Rio was very worried at the moment, so he was very straightforward when he saw Li Jiu, not the same as when he saw Li Jiu and the others leaving yesterday. You should leave quickly, I don’t want to see you again.

With thirst.

Rio is a wealthy businessman who is not ranked low in Leuthe. Although he is very stingy about the expenses on the ship to go to sea, the place he lives in is quite generous. Naturally, his family lives above the mountainside. Although the house does not have Talina.

Our home is so close to the sea, so it's not too far from Talina's house.

When Li Jiu arrived, Rioco was probably preparing to have breakfast. Seeing Li Jiu's arrival, he quickly asked the servant to prepare one for him.

Rio is quite good at enjoying life. Breakfast is placed in the yard. His yard is very large and he has planted many plants. The whole yard looks like a small garden. It can be seen that someone has been specially hired to tidy it up.

It sounds like birds singing and flowers fragrant. It is indeed very comfortable to dine in this environment early in the morning.

"It seems you slept well last night?" Li Jiu sat down with Rioco and looked at the breakfast on the dining table, jokingly.

"Don't laugh at me." Rioco smiled bitterly and said, "Let's eat first. The food made by my chef is still very delicious."

Indeed, just looking at the appearance of the breakfast, it is indeed very appetizing. The seafood salad is topped with a beautiful sauce, and is paired with toasted golden crispy bread. The rich aroma is constantly coming towards Li Jiu. He is really a bit

hungry.

The two of them then buried themselves in eating.

After a while, Rio wiped his mouth and said, "What do you want, Mr. Matte Fish?"

Li Jiu reappeared in front of Rioco, naturally using the identity of Matte Fish.

"You are wrong, Rioco, I am here to help you." Li Jiuye wiped his mouth and shook his head.

"How can I help?" Rioco's eyes flickered. Of course he needed help at the moment, but he didn't want to reveal too many of his needs.

It's a pity that everything about him is in Li Jiu's hands.

"When do you think the news from the sea will reach Leuthe, today or tomorrow?" Li Jiu picked up a glass of obviously freshly squeezed juice and took a sip, shaking it with a smile to make the pulp inside better.

mixed together.

"Are you threatening me?" Rioco panicked when he was told this. This was obviously what he was most worried about right now, and he couldn't help but speak in a serious tone.

"Am I a threat? Rioco, isn't this your current situation? Do you plan to show off your power to me here and then wait for the people on the island to divide your property?" Li Jiu drank in one sip.

After drying up the juice, the taste of lime and mango came out, and the mixture was very comfortable.

"What do you want?" Rioco said this again, but it was different from the first time. At first it was a temptation, resentment, and faint resistance, but now he is a little resigned to his fate.

the taste of.

"Don't be like this, Rioco, I'm really here to help you. We are friends, aren't we? We have been in trouble at sea together, you can trust me." Li Jiu saw that the time was almost up, and his tone slowed down and comforted him.

He said, "Moreover, after this time, your career will not only not stagnate, but will even go further. Don't you want to go to a higher place?"

"It's easy to say." Although Rio was still a little angry after saying this, his tone softened.

He also understood that he could only cooperate with Li Jiu now. They were in the same boat.

"Tell me what you want me to do and how much it will cost."

Very good, Rio has a very clear understanding of himself. He understands that his biggest bargaining chip now is money.

This money was also the source of his troubles.

"It doesn't take much." Li Jiu paused and said, "Do you know the Estan family?"

"Estan..." Rio seemed to understand something, "You want me to help the Estan family..."

As a wealthy businessman in Leuthe, he must have received the latest news from the Leuthe business community.

It was impossible for him not to know the news that the Estan family was about to go bankrupt.

"But..." Rio was hesitant, "This time, it was Viscount Vida who took action, and behind him..."

"At this time, do you still care about who is behind him?" Li Jiu sneered, "Besides, aren't we behind you? We are the Tribunal. Let me tell you the latest news. The Tribunal is about to

Leuthe established the West China Branch, and this time, many people will come."

"How much?" Rioco finally closed his eyes and said as if he had resigned himself to his fate.

"I don't know, specifically, I'll let Talina talk to you." Li Jiu stood up, took a deep breath of fresh air, and said, "Just smile, things are really not as bad as you think.

It will get better. What do you think of the position of chairman of the Business Association?"

When Rio heard this, he glanced at Li Jiu as if he was startled.

Li Jiu laughed and left.

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Chapter completed!