His Excellency the Count of Grandet

Although he was stunned for a moment because he didn't expect such a change, Charles covered it with a turning movement, which seemed natural and appropriate. "It's a great honor to meet you," he said respectfully.

Ferdinand had already turned the marble staircase and stepped onto the front steps leading to the living room. "Are you Shire?" he asked, his voice neither high nor low, with no expression on his face.

"Yes." Charles bowed his head.

"I already know why you're here," Ferdinand quickly went downstairs, sat down on a large chair, facing Charles' original position, "sit down and talk."

Charles handed over the envelope containing the invitation with both hands, and then sat down with a straight posture.

Ferdinand didn't say anything else, he only waved for the servant to take a sterling silver letter opener, and opened the wax seal.

While he was looking at the invitation, Charles could finally see the heir to the Duke of Orleans from the front: his facial features were almost exactly the same as those of the Duke of Orleans, except for the W-shaped chin, which represented nobility; his cheeks were thinner and longer in comparison. , which makes the face look more serious when not smiling; the short hair is dark golden brown, parted in a fashionable side part, and slightly curly.

Even on weekends, the young duke is very well-dressed: a blue jacket with gold tasseled epaulets and buttons, white trousers with blue vertical stripes on the side, and brown cowhide boots that reach to the knee-to add, This is the uniform uniform of the École Polytechnique, which is militarized; there is obviously still a bi-cornered hat left, and there are obvious places to wear long swords and pistols on the belt.

It seems that his personality tends to be rigid, and he doesn't even bother to put on a polite smile. Charles silently came to a conclusion.The Duke of Orleans is clearly a skeptic, but his son looks more like a royalist, although it is too early to tell.It's just that the duke can still meet him when the tip of his hair is still a little wet. Does he not care about the details or the person?It seems to be a little bit more backward...

These thoughts rushed through Charles' mind quickly, but they never appeared.When Ferdinand raised his head from the invitation, what he saw was the same respectful expression from Charles as before.As if he could hold his breath, he thought to himself, and then he said: "Father said you would come." He put the invitation on the low table between the two of them, and said, "I will take care of this from now on. "

Charles thumped slightly.

Ferdinand spoke so calmly and succinctly, without a word of nonsense, obviously he had already made a decision.All his previous preparations for this conversation were in vain, because they were all based on the fact that the subject of the conversation was the Duke of Orleans.

But then again, handing over this matter to Ferdinand does not show the Duke of Orleans' contempt.Because Ferdinand is the eldest son, he has a high title and is the destined heir.

But even so, the Duke of Orleans would not throw such a thing to his son for no reason, there must be a reason for it.But why?

Charles went back and forth in his heart.But now is not a good time to think deeply, there are still people waiting for his answer. "I understand." Originally, he could add something like "Your Excellency the Duke of Orleans is truly far-sighted", but the atmosphere is really inappropriate--Ferdinand's aura is too upright, and flattering always feels like a horse's leg!

This conversation was simply a dry question and answer, Ferdinand narrowed his eyes slightly.He is used to being talked about by people, and the current situation is relatively new to him.Because it seemed that this Charles was too scared to speak by him, but he just didn't want to speak! "Before you do this, you should have some confidence in your mind, right?" He deliberately asked, "More than [-] barrels of wine, this is not a small amount."

Charles nodded.Judging from this tone, I am afraid that no matter which Duke he is, he also knows that the current Grandet family is not strong enough.But under such circumstances, the Duke of Orleans still chose him.The matter of the special wine supplier has not had a great impact on the Duke's family, but it is not particularly small. The Duke is still willing to take risks.

What is the picture?money?Certainly not possible, earning the price difference of scissors can not make much money under normal circumstances.

As for... people?

Charles' eyes had been on Ferdinand, and now he suddenly understood.Why did the Duke of Orleans appoint him in a few words, and then why did he hand over the matter to Ferdinand——

Because for the Duke of Orleans, the biggest use of this business is to train his son's ability!As for him, Charles, if he loses, it is the Grandet's own business. If he makes a profit, he will probably get a few points of favor, and it will not affect others.

After figuring this out, Charles probably knows how to deal with it. "It's really not a small amount. Let me tell you that I have already booked the carriage at the post station, and I will go to the interior as soon as the time comes, and chat with the vineyard owners."

Ferdinand raised one eyebrow slightly.This is a bit strange, shouldn't the first thing the Grandet family should do is to borrow money?But he didn't say that directly, he just asked: "It sounds like you have a plan in your chest?"

"Thanks to His Excellency the Duke's favor, I will definitely do my best." Charles replied in a panacea style. "There may be some troubles in the middle, but you asked me to do this, didn't you let me solve these troubles?"

Ferdinand stared at Charles and smiled meaningfully.It was blunt, but he really liked it.That's right, if he had to worry about handing over this matter, why did he ask someone to do it?Sure enough, he is a man of affairs, and now he almost understands what his father means.Being smart and knowing what to do and what not to do is always more likable.

"That's good," said Ferdinand, leaning back. "I'll let people prepare the contract. Do what you want, do it yourself." Subtext, the process doesn't matter, as long as the result.

Charles could tell from Ferdinand's relaxed posture that he had almost passed the test. "I will try my best to satisfy you."

When standing outside the Duke's mansion, Charles let out the breath he had been holding in his heart.Although there was an accident, after the second confirmation of the business, it was basically a certainty, and the only thing left was to sign.As for changing his immediate boss, he also has the confidence to get along well——

If it wasn't for the fact that the original body only hang out with a bunch of drinking and meat friends before, how come it is only now that we have come into contact with the real power N generation!It seems that although the times are chaotic, it is still a good time to rise!

As for Ferdinand, he still sat in his gorgeous and spacious living room, thinking for a while.When he recovered, he noticed that he was staring at the family oil painting on the wall in a daze.The current situation of their family is much better than when he was a child, and it seems to have returned to glory; but who knows if there will be disasters like the Great Revolution in the previous years?The only one who can protect himself is himself.From this point of view, Shire's situation is actually much better than that of a veteran nobleman. After all, what he wants to do is easier...

"Send Colonel Roschild to come," he said at last, "I have something to tell him."