The pinnacle of magic

Shi Rui sat on the sofa holding his wine glass.

This baroque leather sofa not only has comfortable double-layer cushions on both sides, but also has a very beautiful swan pattern engraved on the sofa legs.The wine glass in his hand is an imperial enamel crystal glass with a history of more than 200 years that really came from the European court.The lily pattern on the cup holder will produce subtle color changes depending on the type of wine in the glass.It's a pity that what is put in the cup is just water.

Shi Rui has been sitting here for two full days.Except for being invited to the restaurant regularly to taste the food he ordered in advance, he hardly leaves this room. There was never a shortage of means of pleasure in Lawrence "The Great"'s house.The great black magician seemed to make up for all the hardships of the first thirty years of his life with the luxury of money.In addition to Shi Rui, several other magicians who were invited as notaries were deeply shocked by the extravagant atmosphere when they stepped into this resplendent palace.Although not very interested in material comforts, "Fingersmith" Janet happily accepted the hospitality of "The Great" and went into his collection room to enjoy the old video tapes, which have not been released yet.The other two magicians have long since disappeared, and Shi Rui can only see them in the restaurant during dinner.Anyway, for them, they only need to record the result of this challenge afterwards.

On the contrary, Shi Rui, since the magician walked through the door, he has been staying in the living room outside the room.He politely declined all the entertainment suggestions from the butler, and just quietly waited for the magician to come out of the door with a wine glass in his hand.

It has been two years since they met.He thought the Magic would challenge Lawrence last year.However, the magician showed a more calm posture than before. "I'm not sure yet." He confessed to Shi Rui.Shi Rui didn't think it was a step back from the magician's skills.On the contrary, this keen awareness and grasp of strength just proves that the magician has moved one step further in his field.

After that performance in China, Shi Rui tried to end his past with his own hands, but was disappointed to find that the place he used to live has long since changed.He searched the vicinity for three days, but finally had to give up his original idea.There was a vague guess in his mind that this avoidance had something to do with the magician's evasion before he left.But in any case, this matter has come to an end.It is enough to be able to stand beside the magician without any scruples.

After months, the magician finally told him about the wonderful meeting with his mother.Shi Rui discovered that what his lover had been struggling with for the past few months turned out to be whether it was better for him to continue thinking that he had killed his important twin sister, or for him to discover the truth and discover that the once innocent girl had designed to deceive him. good.

Shi Rui responded to the magician's concern stemming from love with an affectionate hug.He felt that he had truly let go of the past, and this person in front of him was the only important person he needed to protect and cherish.From that day on, he no longer insisted on playing his twin sister.Of course, the occasional "interaction" with a magician in women's clothing will still put the sensitive lover into a state quickly.He likes to look at the magician's fascinated eyes, and wants to stick this man's eyes to himself more and more day by day.

While the distractions of the past have been ruled out, there is still a troubling role in their lives.Through unremitting "hard work", the leader of the Qinglong Gang finally became the magician's number one fan.The old fox's superior conversational skills made it easy for the magician to accept him as a back-up member of the family.Due to the face of the magician, Shi Rui also had to occasionally have a meal and play chess with him.To Shi Rui's surprise, he didn't know what method this blood father used to make his four adoptive sons show great respect to Shi Rui.Since accepting the dark emperor in a wheelchair would not cause any hidden danger, Shi Rui finally let go and invited him to his wedding.

The wedding between him and the magician was held on New Year's Eve, the day when the old year was said goodbye to the old year and the new year was welcomed.Their witness is "Goldfinger" Johnny who has recently started to be active again on the stage.The magician's mother, the new stepfather and Eric all came to send their blessings.The leader of the Qinglong Gang sat in the position that belongs to the parents according to the Chinese concept.They have since become one of the most famous same-sex couples in the country.Although Shi Rui didn't feel much about this, he never stopped the magician from publicly showing off his happiness and fighting for the interests of the gay community.

Earlier this year, Eric finally signed a contract with a professional team.Although Bessie objected to this at first, the grown boy adopted a strategy of cutting first and playing later.The magician had to sponsor a family trip, and it took a long time to convince Bessie, who had finally decided to resume her motherhood.Eric owed the magician a huge favor for this.But Shi Rui felt that the magician's biggest motivation in this matter was to "kick his brother out" and live in a two-person world with himself.In any case, Eric, who has passed the rebellious period, is much more mature and calm than before.He had a serious career and worked his way up to the praise of his notoriously tough coach.Apart from occasionally going out to fight with the heir of the Soprano family, the boy seemed to be a steady professional racing driver.Of course, Shi Rui has reservations about the fact that Niels, who is gradually taking over the family business, still needs to go to bars to fight in groups to vent his anger.

What pleased Shi Rui the most was that the current president of the Magicians Association and the world's second-ranked magician "Finger" Janet performed a large-scale magic show two months ago.Interestingly, her guide, Johnny "Goldfinger" temporarily acted as her assistant in this performance.Janet had never done a major show before, and tickets for the night of the show were sold out weeks in advance.Shi Rui and the magician also sat in the auditorium.Contrary to what some newspapers speculated later, the magicians came to "observe the enemy's situation". Their presence was entirely to witness the first step towards reconciliation between the master and apprentice.The show was a success.Even the magician said that he should sit in the auditorium more to experience the audience's feelings, so that he can better predict the effect of a magic trick.Although there was no news in the next two months, judging from the increasingly stretched lines on Janet's face, maybe she and Johnny's good things are getting closer.Shi Rui is sincerely happy that they can finally come together.

"Aren't they out yet?" Janet stood at the door.She pushed the frame on the bridge of her nose and asked with a frown.No matter how you look at it, the challenge has gone on for far too long.

Shi Rui was about to shake his head, but he keenly caught the slight sound coming from behind the door.He stood up and walked quickly to the door.He wants to see his lover as soon as possible.

The bronze door engraved with intricate rose patterns was slowly pushed open.The magician goes ahead.As soon as he saw Shi Rui, he rushed up and grabbed Shi Rui's hand.

"It's exhausting me. Rui, can you make me something to eat?"

Shi Rui nodded.He couldn't tell whether the relaxed expression on the magician's face represented success or failure.He glanced back to see Lawrence puffing on his cigar, which made it even more difficult for him to judge the outcome of the challenge.

"Clifford, don't make it sound like I've abused you. You have eaten the snacks made by my exclusive chef." Lawrence spit out a smoke ring, "Okay, of course it can't be as delicious as Rui's. You guys go to the kitchen! Janet, tell them both to come over and record the results."

Shi Rui pursed his lips and led the magician to the kitchen.There was no one else in the kitchen at this time.

"What do you want to eat?" Shi Rui glanced at the stock in the kitchen.Very hearty, he can make almost anything a magician wants.

"Hahahaha..." The magician suddenly laughed.He took a step forward and hugged Shi Rui's waist. "Aren't you curious, the result of the challenge?" He raised his eyebrows at Shi Rui.

"You have long been number one in the world in my heart." Shi Rui lightly pecked the magician's lips. "Okay, you can talk. You and Lawrence, who won?"

The corners of the magician's mouth gradually raised.

"From now on, please call me 'Great Emperor'!"

This is a title that only the strongest can have.

Shi Rui's gaze moved, and he hugged the man who was shining with incomparable brilliance tightly into his arms.