Miss King in Pride and Prejudice

After lunch that day, Mr. Jin asked Serena not to go busy and chat with him, and Serena naturally agreed.

"Actually, I have always wanted to talk to you about the necessity of socializing. I can see that you don't like socializing very much, or you are too lazy to socialize. If Serena, you don't open a store or start your own business, I won't interfere with you. , but if you want to gain something in your career, you have to work hard socially, not for immediate benefits, but to get to know more people and get a better way, do you understand?"

"Grandfather, I'm not someone who can be good friends with anyone."

"Socialization is not about making you good friends with everyone, it's just about letting people remember you, and you know others, that's enough. Then you can see if it's suitable for you to continue in-depth friendship, whether it's worth continuing in-depth friendship, just like you don't Going to school, how did you meet Miss Black, you don’t meet new people at the dance, how do you increase your friends and contacts?”

"Grandfather, I understand. I will try my best to adapt to the prom and meet new friends." Serena thought for a while before answering.

"Grandfather knows that you don't know how to socialize, but you don't want to. As long as you correct your attitude, I believe you will gain new friends and a new social circle." Facing his serious granddaughter, Mr. Jin spoke earnestly.

"Yes, grandfather."

Mr. Jin is also well-intentioned. The first London social dance he chose for Serena was held by Baron Jones. Compared with completely strangers, the Baron Jones family who has already known each other will always make his granddaughter adapt better.

The ball held by Baron Jones this time was very grand. The grandparents of the Jin family who spent Christmas with Baron Jones’ family arrived at the ball earlier, said hello to the baron’s family, exchanged a few words, and found that they still have impressions of each other. The ladies also thank you After receiving the fan given to them by Serina, the two sides chatted politely, and another guest came, and the grandparents of the Jin family bid farewell to the host family and entered the dance venue.

The baron's house is very spacious, and there are already some guests. The ball is decorated very grandly, but the wine and snacks are also well prepared. It can be seen that the hostess of the baron's house has spent time and energy on preparing for the ball.

If grandfather hadn't talked to Serena about the importance of socializing today, Serena must have found a corner to hide in, so as not to wait for a stranger to ask her to dance.But after this talk, Serena realized her shortcomings. Mr. Jin led her to know Mr. Jin's friends, and then these old gentlemen introduced her younger generations who were her age to her. Reina was responsible for smiling dignifiedly and talking at the right time. Serena met many people of the same age at once, exchanged names, and counted as the first step of socializing.

The consequence of this kind of wandering is that several of Serena's dances have been reserved. Although Serena does not often participate in such social occasions, Serena, who has been educated in the school system, will not be frightened. With a posture, Serena perfectly dealt with everyone.In the eyes of others, Ms. Serena King is an elegant and ladylike lady, who can handle the ball with ease. Only those who are familiar with her can see that she is tense, and her back muscles are completely tense.

Georgiana and Lilia, who were sitting together leisurely, paid attention to Serena, and both of them who knew their friends deeply sympathized with Serena.Before the prom officially started, Serena finally finished wandering around, and she could chat with her friends and relax. "Poor Serena, you're probably going to dance the whole show today." Lilia said in a regretful voice.

"You don't want a crow's mouth, okay? Dancing is so tiring. I don't know why many people are so enthusiastic about it." Serena complained with a frown.

"There are quite a lot of women who love to dance, but you don't feel the fun of it." Some gloating Georgiana hit Serena.

"I think it's more fun to watch other people dance. I've never been an energetic person. And you two are not the same. You don't like dancing." Serena also complained about her friends without hesitation.

"Girls, the prom has started. I'm going to take my precious granddaughter to the opening dance. You should also find your male companions." Mr. Jin interrupted the conversation of the three.Everyone dispersed, the ball was formal, everyone entered the dance floor and began to dance lightly.

"Serina, you performed very well today, but you're still too nervous. This is because you haven't participated in enough social activities. Once you get used to it, you won't be so nervous." Mr. Jin whispered Serena said.

"I know, grandfather." Serena followed her grandfather's dance steps and replied.

"I have received a lot of invitations for this London social season, and then you have a lot of time to get used to it, and you will get used to it after attending a few more times."

"I'm tired of getting used to it. Grandpa, can I just refuse the gentlemen's invitation to dance casually? You are almost helping me find a dance partner for the dance music of the whole ball."

"It's not that you can't refuse, but it's best not to refuse someone's first invitation to dance. Unfortunately, it's the first time they invite you."

"Yes, grandfather." Serena replied deflatedly.

In the beginning, Serena was interested in observing this grand ball while dancing and chatting, seeing the beautiful and luxurious dresses of the ladies, the expensive jewelry of different colors and textures, and the dancing postures of people on the dance floor.But song after song, Serena couldn't pay attention to anything else. She could only focus on making her dance not look tired, her smile still gentle, and her words still appropriate.

Therefore, the tired Serena didn't notice the increasingly sympathetic eyes of her two friends. Miss Bingley looked at Serena with a complicated expression, and Mr. Darcy paid attention to her with a somewhat surprised expression. .There is also Mr. Black who is leaning against the wall, avoiding his mother's nagging, watching the dance floor, or watching Serena. The girl, she is a little different from what both of them said, and she is really an interesting person.

No matter how long the prom is for Serena, it will always end. Mr. Jin sees his excellent granddaughter changing herself and better integrating into society. He is comforted and distressed. He feels distressed that he has to let her change herself. , doing things he doesn't like to do, comforting his granddaughter who is always willing to grow up, and grows up very well.But it's more about being happy and proud, this girl is his granddaughter, what could make him more happy than this.

Serena only remembered her sore and limp calves at the dance that day. She really danced all night. Except for the first dance, which was with her grandfather, the others were gentlemen of all ages whom she just met today. It means that Serena's spirit has been highly concentrated for one night. Not only must she dance gracefully, but she must also talk to people of different ages. It's all a test.

Lilia and Georgiana were still chatting and occasionally dancing as usual. The extra pastime of this ball was watching Serena dancing on the dance floor.They also discussed Serena's oriental-style jewelry and oriental-style skirts, and they felt that they were novel and beautiful, and they were very suitable for Serena.It's a pity that they didn't have the opportunity to hold Serena to ask questions at this dance, so they can only discuss it by themselves.It was a relatively peaceful dance for the two.

Serena left with the feeling that she could finally rest, and the others either returned with pleasure or left with worries, who knows, but this dance is destined to become an indelible memory in many people's minds.