noveltune Chapter 42 He is the oldest and most noble in the East
Chapter 42 He is the oldest and most noble in the East
He walked this way.
When Monica saw him approaching out of the corner of her eye, her fingers gripped the stem of the wine glass tightly.
Was he coming over to say hello?
These past few days, she's been—well, she's been working.
This applies not only to shipping companies, but also to the operations of companies in Africa.
Her visit to the mayor was also for this matter.
Liu Yide also saw Monica, who was chatting with several ladies. She was still radiant, and all the women around her paled in comparison.
And she was also the focus of everyone's attention.
She must be very annoyed right now!
Liu Yide deeply understood this feeling; being surrounded by those lecherous women before, the feeling of being stared at was truly unpleasant. Especially these women, who not only drooled but also liked to touch him inappropriately.
Some people would slip a handkerchief into his pocket when he wasn't looking.
This action is almost equivalent to handing over a business card. After all, the handkerchief has the name embroidered on it, and it also gives you a reason to visit—returning the item to its rightful owner.
Well, this also gives the lady an excuse to repay the debt with her body, after all.
But I'm not buying into this.
I'm currently in the prime of my career, who has time to mess around with women?
The most important thing now is to build your career!
Men should prioritize their careers.
So when Liu Yide saw an acquaintance, he immediately rushed over as if he had seen a savior.
As for Monica, forget about her.
She was surrounded by a group of wealthy women; going to her was like escaping one tiger's den only to fall into another.
So after walking straight past Monica, Liu Yide greeted his friend warmly.
"Hello, Lieutenant Colonel."
The acquaintance was a former patient, Durbeko, a naval lieutenant commander, who stood with several other men in military uniform.
He... went to the other side?
As he brushed past her, Monica's hand holding the wine glass froze for a moment, then she continued chatting and laughing with the lady beside her as if nothing had happened.
Meanwhile, Liu Yide had already reached Durbeko and his group.
"Mr. Liu Yide".
Lieutenant Colonel Durbek immediately greeted him warmly.
"I never expected to see you here."
Then he turned to his colleague and introduced him.
"Gentlemen, this is Liu Yide, whom I often mention to you. He is my benefactor."
Without needing an introduction, these naval officers had all heard of his great name; it was practically legendary.
When someone introduced them, they immediately became enthusiastic; after all, getting to know Liu Yide was an absolute necessity for them.
They're all veteran sailors, how could they not be sick?
Seeing the expectant looks from these naval officers, Liu Yide naturally understood what they were thinking.
He told them they were welcome to come to the clinic anytime to chat with him.
Is this just chatting? That's for healing.
The group immediately understood and started chatting like old friends who hadn't seen each other for years.
However, the conversation always focused on Liu Yide as the main character.
"Liu Yide—Liu!"
Durbek looked at Liu Yide, speaking in a rather stiff tone.
That's right, he was speaking Chinese.
"Liu, that's a prestigious surname. During my cruise in the Far East, I met a merchant in Shanghai, the capital of the Qing Dynasty. He told me that the oldest and most prestigious lineage of your surname traces back to the emperor! However, I don't see any aristocratic air about him, but... you must be an aristocrat!"
Durbeko's tone was very serious.
This is a naval lieutenant commander who, during his tenure as captain of a frigate, led warships on patrols in the Far East. He said he had visited the Qing Dynasty and Japan.
So, during his treatment, Liu Yide often chatted with him—actually, he was also quite curious about the Qing Dynasty at that time. Italy and modern Europe both refer to China as the "Tai Tsing Empire," which is the Qing Dynasty.
When Liu Yide first heard "Ta Tsing", he was completely confused.
Well, for now, the Qing Dynasty under the Aisin Gioro family is still standing!
"My goodness! The oldest, the most noble!"
In an instant, everyone's gaze toward Liu Yide changed.
In that instant, he seemed to become dazzling.
"Lieutenant Colonel, just as you said, Liu Yide is definitely an aristocrat. I could tell at a glance when he walked over just now."
The speaker was Navy Lieutenant Commander Marco, and as soon as he finished speaking, another lieutenant commander chimed in.
"That's right. Even when standing next to Duke Fiano, Mr. Liu Yide's demeanor far surpasses his."
Hearing all the flattery around him, Liu Yide didn't even know how to respond.
"noble!"
Liu Yide smiled.
"Lieutenant Colonel, that happened over two thousand years ago!"
We were one family three hundred years ago, and over two thousand years ago... well, okay, we could barely be considered one family. These things are incomprehensible to Europeans.
"What? Mr. Louis, you're saying your family has a 2000-year history!"
What changes occurred in the way those naval officers looked at him in that instant?
"Aristocrats from 2000 years ago!"
……
No further explanation was needed; everyone was in a state of utter shock.
Their reaction left Liu Yide speechless—I... just wanted to explain.
"No, my friend."
Durbek shook his head seriously.
"A nobleman is always a nobleman, just like a baron. Even if his title is not recognized by the kingdom, he is still a nobleman. Nobility is eternal!"
Then, he looked Liu Yide over with an extremely serious gaze:
"Moreover, I can sense an aristocratic air about you—not because of wealth or status, but because of an inner quality!"
During the Qing Dynasty, I once met an official who, although dressed in magnificent clothes and had hundreds of servants, and was always carried by many people when he went out, possessed absolutely no air of nobility.
Is this flattery?
For a fleeting moment, Liu Yide even considered looking in the mirror—even though he knew he was quite handsome.
Being flattered so blatantly still feels a bit uncomfortable.
"An aristocratic air from within? Me?"
Liu Yide, on the other hand, was somewhat puzzled as to why the lieutenant colonel had such a feeling. Could it be that this was the aristocratic temperament cultivated by nine years of compulsory education?
Overall, however, chatting with him was very helpful, at least giving him some understanding of the "Qing Dynasty" of this era.
The rich are richer than a country; the poor are destitute.
However, Liu Yide is also a good conversationalist and doesn't focus all the conversation on himself.
The conversation quickly turned to them, focusing on their naval careers.
After all, he will be going to sea soon.
As they chatted, Marco said:
"The lieutenant colonel will soon be heading to the East again. I wonder if your wife will be traveling with you this time?"
"Yes, of course I'll go."
Durbek looked at Liu Yide with gratitude in his eyes as he spoke.
"I am fully recovered now, thank you, Mr. Liu Yide."
More than gratitude, Liu Yide was concerned about the East that the man mentioned.
"What? Lieutenant Colonel, you're going east? Where are you going?"
Major Mark, who was standing nearby, volunteered to answer.
"The Admiralty has just issued a patrol mission, and Lieutenant Commander Durbeko will soon lead the fleet to India for patrol and training as the fleet commander."
And they also took the initiative to introduce themselves.
"Yes, I am honored to carry out this patrol mission in India under the command of a lieutenant colonel."
Their words stirred up a huge wave in Liu Yide's mind: Go to India?
Go to India.
In an instant, even Liu Yide's gaze towards Lieutenant Colonel Durbeko changed.
"Lieutenant Colonel, when are you departing? Are you going to the Indian Ocean?"
"Five days later, look at what you're saying, going to India, of course we'll go to the Indian Ocean."
When Durbek answered, he asked with doubt:
"Sir, is there anything I can help you with?"
I'm fine, but I'm going to give you a great fortune!
However, Liu Yide did not say it directly; some things need to be discussed privately.
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