Age of the Titanic Wasn't an Issue

After watching Carl and Rose go out, this Lushi also stood up and prepared to go back to the living room and continue to rewrite the manuscript.

At this time, Mrs. Laura stopped Lu Shi, "Ma'am, the family is running out of money, don't you think so?" Mrs. Laura felt that she could not continue.In the past, my husband would give me money every month, but now that my husband is dead, I can only find my wife.

After hearing Mrs. Laura's words, Lu Shi felt very distressed.I have no money in my hand, really no money.I used to sign the bill when I bought things myself, and then Mr. Bookett would pay the bill.

"Oh, Mrs. Laura, wait a moment. I'll go upstairs and have a look." Lushi hesitated for a moment, then said to Mrs. Laura.

It's just that Mrs. Laura seems to have something to say, "Well, ma'am, the servants in the manor asked me to talk about this matter. I don't know when this month's salary will be paid. After all, everyone has a family to support. Yes. If there is no wages, there will be no bread to eat." In the end, he said it out, knowing that the Bukett family is now in a difficult situation.But the life of the servants is also difficult.Can't live up to everyone's expectations.

"Okay, I understand. You don't need to say anything, I will find a way." Lu Shi nodded and said to Mrs. Laura.

After speaking, he went back upstairs and returned to his room.Closed the door and locked the lock.

Only then did I start to find out where there was money in my room.

In this room, Judy has come to tidy up, and the sheets have been changed.The curtains were drawn, the windows were opened, and a ray of sunlight came in.It seems that the room is much brighter.

It's just that Lu Shi doesn't care about these things, she just cares about whether she can find a ray of sunshine in her life.

Start your search with this dresser first.Open the jewelry box, full of jewels, but there is no shadow of the pound.Looking through the other drawers of the dressing table, I found nothing.

If you can't find it elsewhere, you can only use these jewelry now.I just came out of Rachel's Auction House yesterday, so I'm going again today?Then the news will spread, and the Bookett family's reputation will be gone.Although this reputation is not very good, but if this Rose wants to marry this Carl, she must have a good reputation.

Although it is said that the United States and the United Kingdom are far away from each other by the Atlantic Ocean, the news of these two places can only be concealed for a while.In the end, the news will still pass through.At that time, Rose would not be able to stay in Hawkley's house any longer.Then didn't I just harm Rose?

No, the money must be found. Bucket should have somewhere to put the money.The old man would not be so cruel to himself.

There is no dressing table, such a big wardrobe, I need to find some money first, I feel flustered when I don’t have any money.

Lushi opened the big wardrobe and searched all the skirts, pockets, and sachets, but she couldn't find a half-pound.

When I was about to close it, I found a small box in the corner of the wardrobe.Lushi picked it up and put it on the coffee table by the window before sitting on the sofa, ready to open the box.

It's just that the box is locked and I don't know where the key is.When Lushi saw the lock, she leaned on the sofa and thought slowly. Since Lushi is the owner, then the key must be deep in her memory.Where is this?

"Ah, yes, it turned out to be this, it's in the jewelry box on the dressing table. Then I'll go and have a look now. It seems that I really touched a key just now."

Lushi suddenly jumped up and walked quickly to the dressing table.He opened the jewelry box again, flipped through it, and found the key.It looks like the pattern is similar to the one on the small box, and it matches.

Sit down on the sofa again and open the box.Found some papers inside.

Picking it up and looking at it, Lushi's heart was suddenly filled with joy.It turned out that one of them was a deposit slip from the Royal Bank of England.There are 5000 pounds in it.Where are the other two real estate certificates?It's inexplicable, the husband owes money, and the wife actually saves private money.There is also a stock certificate and a stack of pounds under these papers, which seem to be several hundred.This money is enough to pay the salaries of those servants and live for a while.

Putting down the money and vouchers in his hand, he picked up the stock certificate. It turned out to be a stock certificate called Baixing Company.

Speaking of the White Star Company, Lu Shi suddenly thought of a ship built by the White Star Company—the Titanic, the ship that hit an iceberg and sank.

Lu Shi suddenly thought that her daughter was Rose, the heroine of the Titanic.Could it be that she is the bad mother who bought her daughter?It turns out that I have been following this plot all along.I didn't realize this myself.

So is this Rose destined to betray Karl?So what can I do?Can it be stopped?Stop this Jack?It stands to reason that although Karl is going to lend himself [-] pounds, he is going to hand over both manors to Karl.According to the market price, it is enough.So it's just a debt of favor, yes, that's how it is, I just let nature take its course.

Thinking of this, Lu Shi let go of her tense heart.As for the shares of the White Star Company, there should be no need to throw them away now. If they sell them before boarding the ship, they should still be able to make quite a fortune.Can I thank my predecessor Ruth for her selfishness now?Thank you for saving your private house money when your husband owes the bank and loan sharks?It's just that such a small amount of money is all empty in front of [-] pounds.So Lu Shi still decided to sell the two manors to Karl, and the remaining money was enough to support her to revise the book and publish it.It's just that when Lu Shi thinks about the current progress, she is not sure at all.But looking at the stock of Baixing Company, I have more confidence.

Lushi took out a hundred pounds, then closed the box again, locked it, and put it back in the original wardrobe.

Then he went downstairs with the money and came to the kitchen, where Mrs. Laura was preparing the ingredients for noon.

"Mrs. Laura, please come to the living room. I have something to tell you." Lushi called Mrs. Laura and went straight to the living room.

After listening to Lu Shi's words, Mrs. Laura put down the work at hand, gave instructions to Judy who was at the side, and then came to the living room.

He knocked on the door, and after Lu Shi's consent, he went in.

"Ma'am, do you know what you want me to do?" Mrs. Laura said to Lu Shi with the same expression.

"Oh, Mrs. Laura, please sit down. What I have to say today is indeed a bit long, so I think you'd better sit down." Lu Shi sat on the sofa and pointed to a single sofa on the right.

Mrs. Laura sat down after listening to Lu Shi's words.There is still a certain dignity in being a housekeeper in front of the masters.

"Ms. Laura has been serving our family for more than ten years. I remember that Rose was very young when you came. Rose was a beautiful girl since she was a child, but she was also a crying little girl, and she was very serious. But when it came to your hand, I smiled, and I was very intimate with you, which made me and my husband both heave a sigh of relief." Lu Shi looked like she was thinking about it.

"It's been 14 years, and Miss Rose was only four years old when I came here. Life really flies." Mrs. Laura echoed.

"Yes, Mrs. Laura, you have served in my family for so long. Originally, I should have kept you. But you should also know about the usury. I have already sold this manor and the manor in another place to Carl Hawker is gone. I am going to live in a villa in Southampton. In a few days, you can take someone to clean it. This is the last thing you can do for me." Lu Shi looked at Mrs. Laura sadly Said.

"Oh, ma'am, why is this? Isn't Mr. Hawkley here? Isn't this usury loan can be paid off? Why do you want to fire me?" Mrs. Laura asked Lushi excitedly.For Mrs. Laura in this family, she is very affectionate, especially Rose who has grown up watching her, a kind and gentle gentleman, although Lu Shi said that she is a little vain.But still easy to get along with.

"No, Mrs. Laura, although I let Rose go out with Carl, the usury debt was also sold to Carl with my two manors as collateral. So I owe Carl favors, but I don't owe money. As for this Regarding the dismissal, it is only because I have no money to hire you now. Of course, if you want, I will propose to Carl, and propose that you continue to serve in this manor. After all, you are familiar with every person in this manor. corner." Lushi didn't care too much about the excited Mrs. Laura's attitude, but slowly expressed her helplessness.

After hearing what Lu Shi said, Mrs. Laura just sat there silently, as if she didn't intend to say anything.

Lushi did not interrupt Mrs. Laura's meditation, but supported her head with one hand, thinking about the manuscript there.Now my mind is thinking about this manuscript all the time.Although the problem of money has been temporarily resolved, people cannot just wait for the money to be spent and look forward.

"Ma'am, I think I understand what you mean. If possible, please let me continue to work here. And the other servants, what are your plans?" Mrs. Laura thought for a long time before turning to Lu Shi Said.

Lucy woke up from her own thoughts.Then he smiled and said: "Okay, Mrs. Laura, I will help you talk to Carl. As for the rest, I want you to take the hundred pounds. In addition to the family money, I think the two servants I should have a monthly salary, tell me, and I will disappear. Oh, by the way, Judy, I’d better follow me. She is my personal maid, and I can’t do without her in many things.”

Mrs. Laura picked up the hundred pounds and thought about it in her heart. In fact, it was enough, and there was more.

"Ma'am, there are many more here. I don't know if Judy would like to have another one. After all, if she is the only one by your side, the work will be much more." Mrs. Laura wants to return the extra money that Mrs. Laura gave to Mrs. Laura.

Lu Shi shook her head, "You can accept the extra money. You have served my family all these years and you have done your best. Just take it. As for Judy, you can call her later, and I will tell her Yes. When the time comes, I will live alone, so it will be simple and nothing will happen. Besides, as long as I pay her alone, the salary will always increase a little."

Seeing Lushi's insistence, Mrs. Laura didn't say anything.After going out, I went to find Judy first, and asked her to find Lushi in the living room.The others, with money, gathered together to talk.

"Everyone should know the current situation of the host's family. My wife asked me to talk today. Everyone here gets two months' salary. Everyone can hold on for a while and then find a good job." Mrs. Laura After talking, he took out the money and prepared to distribute it to everyone.

The people here have all served in Bukett's house for some years, and they have a deep affection for this place.The first thing that comes to mind is not that there is no money-making job, but that I want to leave here.

"Ms. Laura, why do you say this? We are all willing to share weal and woe with the Bucket family. Even if the salary is a little less, it doesn't matter. Because we have a strong relationship with this place." One of the gardeners, Robert, faced said Mrs. Laura.

"Don't worry, everyone. Madam has already told me that if you want, you can stay here. It's just that Madam will move to a villa in Southampton. The future owner of this place will be Miss Rose's boyfriend, Karl Mr. Hawkley." Mrs. Laura came slowly.

Now everyone has nothing to say. After all, it's because everyone has been here for so many years.And for the affection here, the respect for the gentle and kind Mr. Bucket, as for this Lushi, she is a bit harsh on everyone.So I didn't say anything.Just ask to stay here.

Here, Judy came to the living room and said to Lu Shi: "Ma'am, Mrs. Laura said that you want to see me. Is there anything you want?"

"Judy, it's been five years since you came to me as a personal maid." Lu Shi felt that Judy should be treated well.After all, she will be the only maid around me in the future, and she needs to do most things, so she must be treated well.

"Yes, ma'am, I've been with you for five years and five months. I don't know what's going on with you?" Judy remembered clearly.

"You know the situation here. I'm going to move to the city. I think I'll take you there alone, and the others will continue to work in this manor. If you don't want to, I won't either. Reluctantly." Lu Shi said to Judy.

"No madam, I am very willing. You were the one who led me out of the orphanage. How could I forget your kindness." Judy said to Lu Shi with a smile.

"That's good, because the job will be on you in the future, so I will increase the salary." Lu Shi said to Judy with a smile.

To tell the truth, Mrs. Laura left after hearing her reasons without any regrets. In fact, Lushi felt a little pissed in her heart.I feel better now.