Returning from the abyss

Chapter 1068 Family Dinner
【He looked at the body lying on the red carpet, the remaining warmth flowed out along the fatal wound, making the red color of that piece deeper.

In this duel of life and soul, he defended himself, but also lost his place in the world.From this day forward, he will no longer have a name, and he will be a fugitive until the end of his time. 】

Lu Ning closed the book in her hand. "Soul Swap" was a novel she randomly found from the bookshelf. I have to say that the Howard family's collection of books is really diverse.

In the afternoon, Escher and the servants informed the guests that the external network and signal could not be repaired for the time being, but the local area network inside Yamejima could be used by everyone.Most of the Howard family's library has been converted to an electronic version, and there are a lot of things stored, but they cannot browse the news and communicate with the outside world in time.

In any case, the rest of the people can only accept this situation.Lu Ning doesn't have much need to look up materials now, so she spent the afternoon reading a novel she found, and calculated that the time just happened to be the afternoon's diagnosis and treatment time for Raynix.

This time, there was no one in the foyer. Lu Ning went upstairs and knocked on the door. Escher still answered the door, and there were no friends of Renix in the room.Only this time, Renix was dressed in formal attire, as if preparing for the evening's family dinner.

"Doctor, your medicine is really wonderful." Renix seemed to be in a good mood, and even his complexion improved a lot.

"As I said, this is just to make you look better, and it has no therapeutic effect." Lu Ning said, "Today's occasion is fine, and you don't need to come forward if it is not necessary."

"Haha! Thank you for your advice... Speaking of which, Dr. Lu Ning, what I said at noon was not a joke. Everyone who comes to this island has a purpose, and even I don't necessarily understand all of them. Doctor, do you think you are Hunter, or prey?" Renix sat on the bed and asked with a smile.

"I do have some interest in the Howard family." Lu Ning opened the medical box, and calmly answered Reinix's question, "For you, Mr. Reinix, who has achieved success in your youth, you actually have quite a lot. Time to raise an heir for yourself, but you didn't have stepsons until Lynwood came of age and inherited part of the consortium's company. And when you started adopting kids, you didn't start at a young age, instead, six like I was adopted by you when I was almost sensible."

"It seems that the doctor has also studied my family." Renix lay down and asked Lu Ning to examine him.

"Yes. You can also see that although I have a lot of medical knowledge, I am not a regular doctor, or you can directly call it a black doctor. I am quite puzzled by your behavior, so I tried to Solve the puzzle from a medical point of view—more precisely, genetic disease.”

"Well, did you find anything?" Rennix asked.

"No, common diseases, such as color blindness, heart disease, and various rare genetic diseases, are hard to see when I can't accurately observe your daily life. But I found out a very interesting problem, you guys It’s kind of weird to have your own personal doctor but not have a real family doctor – to be honest.”

"A lot of rich people don't look for a family doctor."

"Maybe not when he was young, but when he is old and frail, and he still has a completely private space... why don't you prepare one for yourself? When I introduced myself to apply for the job, you didn't have a family doctor, didn't you?" ?"

"Hahaha, the angle is very good, what's next?"

"It's very simple. This is a good opportunity for me to observe your family's life. You and Lynwood, you two are the main objects of my observation. I am almost sure that you have some secrets. I plan to reveal this secret myself."

"Very adventurous, doctor. But is that what you came for?"

"I won't say more, Mr. Rennix. As for the spirit of adventure, that is the spiritual pillar of my life to this day. I like the feeling of being able to uncover and master the secret, just like the doctor is controlling There is something fascinating about the lives of patients."

While speaking, Lu Ning had already completed the inspection this afternoon.

"All indicators are still within the normal range, and your body has not deteriorated. This is good news, Mr. Rennix."

"Yes, thank you for my body. Doctor, the time is almost up, why don't you come with me and see how about tonight's family dinner?" Renix sent out an invitation.

"That's really convenient, maybe I'm not being rude with my outfit?"

"Dress to work in your most formal attire, ma'am. Escher, open the door."

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In the banquet hall, 14 people were seated on both sides. Those near the main seat were those who had the right to inherit, while those who did not have the right to inherit were arranged in the order of the seats of the person who brought them here.Lynwood and Dimitri sat on the left and right sides closest to the main seat. Their eyes touched slightly and then moved away without further communication.

Then, the door of the banquet hall was pushed open, Renix walked in from the door, Lu Ning followed behind him, and the people behind were several recruits called by Escher along the way, Jiuzhu Hirao, Watanabe Yuanko, Han Xizhe, Tsuburaya Terakura and Orlando.

The seats at the end have been reserved for six people. After Lu Ning and others handed out the invitation to Escher, they were led by the servants to sit on the seats one by one.

Renix walked all the way to the main seat and sat down. Escher helped him pour the red wine. Renix lifted the glass and said loudly: "Another year has passed, and it's time to celebrate our reunion again. Raise your glass, my children, to life, to career, to health, and to those who are determined to fulfill their mission!"

Everyone picked up the wine glasses in front of them, and followed Renix's movements, and drank the red wine in the glasses.

The servants began to pour wine for everyone again, bay leaves and rosemary left to help Pan Shen prepare the appetizers, and with this activity, the atmosphere in the hall became a little more relaxed.

"Father, how is your health?" Lynwood asked.

"It will be fine for the time being." Renix nodded lightly, "Do you think that what I said at noon has elements of deterrence in it?"

"Where, if father said that, then there must be many people coveting the property of Howard's family." Dimitri laughed, "It's good to solve this kind of problem together."

"Yes, the last test I will give you is to solve this problem. I know that you all want Howard's inheritance, but there is only one inheritance, and the rest of the valuable things are already in your hands. The seven of you I need to prove to me that you are the best one and can solve the troubles of the Howard family. Of course, if the seven of you can’t do it, Miria, Saotome Arisa, the two of you also have this qualification, you are already an official family members."

When Renix finished his last sentence, Juno Ito looked a little unnatural.Saotome Arisa is Ito Arisa's maiden name, and it is clear that Renix doesn't care about the tradition of changing surnames. He only recognizes a person's original appearance in his eyes.

"This is what it should be, father, all responsibilities should be borne by inheritance. We have gained power and wealth, so the corresponding burdens and obligations must also be borne." Lanewood said.

"Of course, the most important thing is also written in the family rules, inheritance."

Renix shook the wine glass in his hand, and deliberately paused here.

"The final inheritor is the next head of the Howard family. And the legacy I will leave has been witnessed by Mr. Accountant and Mr. Lawyer."

Jiuzhu Pingzhen and Han Xizhe stood up and greeted everyone slightly.

"Of course, what I can guarantee is that even the two gentlemen did not know the real content of the estate. Mr. Kuzumi Hirayama made a suggestion for the formal value evaluation of the estate from the perspective of an accountant, while Mr. Han Xizhe confirmed it from the perspective of a lawyer The legitimacy and effectiveness of the inheritance. What you two need to guarantee is the certainty of the inheritance in public places. This matter has been done before you come to the island. No matter what happens on the island, it will be done in accordance with the The terms that have been drawn up will be implemented," Rennix said.

Everyone didn't have much reaction to this. After all, this kind of thing was basically expected. Otherwise, what are the two of them doing on the island?
"Next, Mr. Orlando and Mr. Tsuburaya Terasora will be responsible for what happened on the island this time. Mr. Orlando will ensure that no one violates the inheritance rules set by the family rules, and the final confirmation of the ownership of the patriarch. And Mr. Tsuburani Terasora will record all the things that happened on this island as proof. Even though the two are in a relatively detached status, I still want to say that these two are also in the same position as I said at noon. within people."

Orlando and Tsuburaya Teriya got up and nodded to everyone.

"Finally, my doctor and nutritionist will take precautions against possible injuries in the next period of time. These two are very knowledgeable in medical skills and first aid. As long as they don't die, I believe they can Let you take a breath."

Lu Ning and Watanabe Yuanko also got up to pay their respects.

"Okay, you also know the guests invited this time. As my children, I will open the back door for you a little bit, about the crisis you may encounter on the island."

The seven children immediately showed an attitude of listening.

"Lynwood, as my eldest son, you first owned your own property, and your military career and social connections gave you a strong voice in many circles. You did a good job, but this also created Your eye-over-the-top personality. At a party you attended, you turned down a request from a young entrepreneur. You could have said no for any reason, such as disinterest, but you Saying directly that the other party's ideas are superficial and hopeless, without any even superficial understanding."

Lynwood frowned slightly. He had an impression of this kind of thing, but similar things had happened a lot. He really didn't have the slightest interest in those boring thoughts. In his opinion, those people were all liars who swindled money.

"Unfortunately, the young man's actual situation has come to an end, and being rejected by you almost means that everyone in the banquet will not accept it, so he ended his life and left a suicide note at the same time. "

Reynix's prompt ended there, and he immediately turned his head to Dimitri.

"Your freedom, straightforwardness and adventurous spirit have undoubtedly given you a completely different circle of friends from Lynnwood's. These people don't bring you direct benefits, but you don't need them either. When you are indulging in your own life of pleasure , but it’s also easy to forget that there are people who have been waiting for your response. Some things you never pay attention to will be put off again and again, because you feel that the small things are not as important as you continue to enjoy life.”

Dimitri withdrew his sloppy look and nodded solemnly: "Then I know who you are talking about."

"Felicia, your ability is obvious to all. Even if it is unscrupulous expansion and semi-forced annexation, you must expand your territory. Among the people here, you actually make the most enemies. People with broken families want you It’s not an accident. Sometimes a bullet does the trick, the difference is who shoots it.”

"Thank you for your reminder." Felicia was not surprised by this incident, she was prepared for it when she acted like that.

"Juno Ito, maybe you will think, why would you offend someone with such an uncontested temperament. But you can think about it carefully, your hobby of hunting novelties, and the Dream Eater Club you formed in private What did you do... You're not dead. If I'm gone, how long will it take for the club's name to change to 'Cannibal'?"

Juno Ito wiped the cold sweat off his brow, and nodded hard.

"Huo Yinglong, for you, I probably don't need to remind you. Your enemy may be the one with the strongest personal combat power among all people."

"Yes, I have killed several fighters in underground fighting. Whether it is his relatives or friends who come to seek revenge, I will follow. Our circle has our own way to solve things. I am only worried that there are other things besides this. Any other questions." Huo Yinglong said in a cold voice.

"Very well. Next, Cynthia. I'm not too interested in your private life, but this time the problem seems to be caused by your private life, and some people claim that you have always abandoned her."

"False." Cynthia said without hesitation, "I have seven girlfriends in total, including Dolores. There is nothing to deny. I love each of them. Besides, I have no relationship with any woman." The communication has maintained a normal scale, and there is no behavior beyond the rules."

"No, Cynthia, first of all you have to think about why you can get the love shared by seven people, and even if you don't do anything, you can't stop other people's imagination. Love is blind and it breeds hatred. I said Now, I don't want to care about your private life, whether it's an innocent disaster or something real, you need to solve the problems you caused yourself, that's the key."

"Okay." Cynthia nodded decisively, "I will solve that problem before leaving the island."

Renix smiled and turned to the last man.

"Mayuri, let me ask you, whose life do you want? And who do you think wants your life?"

(End of this chapter)