Chapter 55 Your Man
The British people's obsession with afternoon tea is like the dumplings during the Chinese New Year. It's not that they have to eat it, but if they don't have it, they will feel like something is missing and their life is not complete.
Phyllis had just arrived in Cape Town. She had been drifting on the sea for more than half a month. She probably wouldn't be hungry, but forget about afternoon tea. Merchant ships couldn't afford Iris bone china. So when she heard about afternoon tea, she immediately became as energetic as a poor student hearing the bell for the end of class.
"It's still morning, it's a bit early for afternoon tea." Rock was speechless. At seven or eight in the morning, shouldn't one be full of energy to start the day's work? What is afternoon tea?
"It's late, it's a quarter past ten, and you're still a wounded soldier, so there's no need to be so diligent." Henry gave Rock a day off in a casual manner, and also took two days off himself.
Phyllis didn't know what was going on. She looked at Rock with some suspicion. A wounded man? He looked so lively and energetic. It didn't look like that at all.
Since his boss said so, Rock couldn't find any reason to object, so he decided to take two days off. While instructing Anna to prepare afternoon tea, he asked Bella to clean up a room for Phyllis. This was the advantage of having more people. If Zack was the only servant in the family, he would be busy to death even if he was exhausted.
After a sumptuous afternoon tea which did not taste good but satisfied both Phyllis and Henry, Phyllis finally felt sleepy. Even the end of the world could not stop her from sleeping. Perhaps because she had finally found Henry to rely on, Phyllis did not feel that it was rude to live in a stranger's house.
Well, maybe from Phyllis's point of view, living in a house like Henry's was the real faux pas.
The Cape Town Police Department was sometimes very efficient. At noon the next day, the Cape Town Police Department announced the reward measures for Henry and Rock. Henry continued to serve as the captain of the commando team, and his rank was promoted from chief of police to inspector. Rock continued to serve as the deputy captain of the commando team, and his rank was -
Rock's police rank remains unchanged, still sheriff, but there is a bonus of 100 pounds as a reward for Rock.
Rock had anticipated this result.
This is also the reason why Rock decided to implement the "Chief Training Program". As a Chinese police officer, Rock has performed well. The British will give Rock appropriate rewards, but this reward must have a limit. The British will not treat Rock without restrictions . If nothing unexpected happens, sheriff - is the limit of Rock's life.
"I'm sorry, Locke, I tried my best for you, but I don't have the ability to change anything. I couldn't even get you a trainee inspector." Henry felt very guilty and got drunk in the Table Mountain Bar at night.
"It's okay, Henry, I still have 100 pounds. You know I only bought the house for 100 pounds, so I'm not completely empty-handed." Rock has to be open-minded. He must be open-minded. There's nothing he can do if he isn't. This is the characteristic of the times.
It is not a characteristic of the times. Even in the 21st century, the "glass ceiling" still exists. Not all efforts can bring rewards worthy of the efforts.
"Hehe, okay Locke, I forgive you. You are such a lucky guy. You bought such a nice house for only 100 pounds. It's really enviable." Henry was incoherent. The last time he forgave Rock for hooking up with Ada, and this time he forgave Rock for getting a bargain. However, this was Rock's business. What did it have to do with Henry?
It can't be said that it doesn't matter. Whether they are colleagues or friends, if Rock is always lucky and Henry has nothing, then Henry will inevitably be envious and jealous. These emotions will accumulate over a long period of time and will definitely affect the relationship between Henry and Rock.
It's best like this now. Rock has a beautiful woman by his side, and Henry is promoted and rich. Both of them are making progress and showing their strengths. Only in this way can Henry find a balance.
"You are the one that makes people jealous. Do you remember what we said a few days ago that it might take us 20 years to become inspectors, but now you are already an inspector, and it's only been a few days!" Rock was also a little drunk. Henry envied Rock, and Rock also envied Henry.
As the saying goes, "A real man cannot live without power, and a little man cannot live without money." It can be seen that "power" is more important than "money." If you want to be a real man, you cannot do without "power," and no matter how much "money" you have, you can only be a little husband at most. If "power" and "money" are put in front of Rock at the same time, Rock will choose "power" without hesitation. With "power" you will also have "money." Without "power," no matter how much "money" you have, it may not be yours.
Of course, Rock also believes that sooner or later, he will break his own "glass ceiling". In the process of breaking the "glass ceiling", Henry plays a very , so Rock must ensure that there will be no gap between him and Henry.
"Don't worry, Rock. One day, I will become the police chief, and then you will be my deputy police chief." Henry vowed. If Henry had doubts about Rock's words before, now Henry can give Rock complete trust.
At night, Rock and Henry stayed at the Table Mountain Hotel again.
It’s still the familiar room, and the same familiar smell.
Wipe, wipe, wipe—bang.
A ball of fire finally lit up in the darkness. Ada handed the cut cigar to Rock's mouth and lit it. Then she curled up beside Rock and watched him puffing away. Most women didn't like to smoke after sex, but Ada had no problem with that.
"It's hard to imagine. I was by your side when you were injured. It's only been two days and your wound has healed completely without even a scar. How did you do it?" Ada was extremely curious about Rock. If the first time Ada and Rock had a relationship was just a momentary impulse, now Ada has completely fallen for him. A woman's fall often starts with curiosity.
"This is a reward from God because the police station didn't give me what I deserved." Rock had no way to explain, so he could only change the subject.
Perhaps sensing Rock's depression, Ada lay on Rock's chest and laughed. Before Rock could get angry, she raised her head and said, "I have some connections in the Governor's Mansion. Do you want me to help you get some?"
Rock also raised his head and slapped Ada lightly, saying domineeringly: "If I rely on you to get promoted and make money, wouldn't I become a gigolo? Just wait and see, your man hasn't fallen to that level yet!"
Well, these words are indeed domineering. Ada was instantly stimulated by the words "your man".
Stop, it can only go this far——
