[Comprehensive Classics] Killing the Classics

Talking about current affairs has become a fashionable "civilized drama" in Paris today, and has long been commonplace in society.The ladies used this topic to talk, telling each other the information they knew, but they didn't have any unique insights.

During this period, Anya noticed that Duroy was looking at her and Mrs. Walter frequently.There was no desire in the eyes looking at Mrs. Walter, but only the ambition to climb up; but in the eyes cast on her, Duroy still had a frivolous attitude.His every move that he thought was coquettish aroused even higher anger in Anya's heart.After giving him such a hint, he can still provoke him everywhere without any scruples. Sure enough, in Duroy's mind, love is not a necessity?

But I'm afraid there is no shortage of Mrs. Forestier's own promotion... With Madeleine's personality, all the people she associates with are big men, and it is impossible to be moved by Duroy's sweet words.With Anya's hint, she might feel that Duroy's feelings are very sincere, he is smart and willing to work, and it is okay to support him occasionally, but she will never let him become her guest of honor.

Anya couldn't help feeling sorry for her, she was so dazzled by anger that night, she didn't think about it for a while.But who else could she have thought of then but Madame Forestier?

No, no matter who it is... Mr. Walter is old and cunning, and Mrs. Walter should not be insulted like that at all.She also felt disdainful for Anya to deal with Du Luowa—although this person has a smart head and ambition to climb up, he is a shameless person and a hypocrite with a despicable character.He can seize half of his wife's property, turn his face and deny anyone in a blink of an eye, lead the police to arrest and rape his wife in order to marry Susan Walter, and he has the face to claim that he is a victim...there is nothing more shameless than this.

From this point of view, Madeleine and him are comparable, a natural match.It's a pity that the two of them are too similar, and Madeleine is too clever.If Madeleine were a man, his achievements would definitely be more than that.

Every time there is a man around her, one more man will become famous.From the perspective of people, Anya felt ashamed.

At this time, a blonde woman walked in.As soon as she entered, the other female guest present got up and said goodbye.

So the topic changed direction again, and everyone began to discuss whether Mr. Rinnai might enter the French Academy.When they were discussing, Anya noticed that there was light in Du Luowa's eyes, and his expression was a little eager, as if he could talk endlessly and eloquently as long as he opened his mouth.Mrs. Walter obviously noticed this too. After expressing her point of view, she looked at Duroy frequently, as if she wanted him to join the conversation.

Anya has already seen Duroy's good eloquence. If he finds room to display it and get the appreciation of everyone present, the situation may not be so optimistic.

So she raised her voice before Mrs. Walter wanted to speak, and said with a smile: "Whoever is selected into the French Academy has nothing to do with us; whether those works are of great literary value has nothing to do with us. What I care more about is instead Yes, do you have any plans for tonight? Speaking of the Odeon Theatre, it seems that a new play will be released today."

Madame de Marelle had a good image and was usually popular.So Anya's opening just happened to lead the topic in another direction, and the ladies all began to talk about the information that was about to be released at the Odeon Theatre.Duroy is not very good at this.But Mrs. Walter was still watching him—for the party was coming to an end, and it was not appropriate to keep Duroy dry.

So after expressing her argument in a calm and unhurried manner, she mentioned Duroy in passing: "Mr. Duroy, you should also know about this? May I ask, in this play , which actor do you look forward to more?"

Duroy didn't expect that she would ask him this question, and the words that came out suddenly appeared to be stammering and disorganized:

"Ma'am, about this... I thought... the theater and the actors..."

Mrs. Walter listened patiently to his point of view, and then resumed the discussion with the ladies as if nothing had happened.Du Luowa felt that his face was shameless, and Anya looked at him with a smile and teasing eyes.He fidgeted and got up after a while to say goodbye.

Anya breathed a sigh of relief, the test was finally over.After a while, when a new guest arrived, Anya got up and left.

As soon as he walked to the door, before he saw the carriage, Duroy's figure first came into view.He was standing on the street not far away, twirling his beard while looking this way.After discovering Anya's appearance, a smile appeared on his face, and he walked towards her: "Why did you leave at this time?"

Anya sighed melancholy, and said, "Mrs. Walter's parties always have a lot of guests. Besides, I'm still looking forward to tonight's new show."

Duroy asked: "So, are you going to the theater alone?"

Seeing what Durowa was thinking, an idea popped up in Anya's mind.She deliberately said: "Yeah, there's nothing I can do about it. I'm just alone, who can I invite? I do have a few friends, but they are all very busy."

"Where is Mrs. Forestier? I think you are very close." Duroy suggested.

"Actually, I'm going to visit her." Anya smiled, and glanced at him, "Are you going too, Mr. Duroy? Just treat it as——I'm going to visit your old friend by the way, I know Your relationship is also very good."

"You don't need to be so polite to me." Duroy said, smiling at her affectionately, and stretched out his hand to call for a taxi.

"Then what should I call you? Ah, Lorena has nicknamed you Pretty Friend." Anya said as she got into the carriage.

Sitting next to her, Duroy couldn't help laughing: "Oh, Lorina. I haven't seen her for a long time. Madame—you—permit me to visit your house?"

"I'm afraid I can't." Anya sighed regretfully, "You know, my husband is coming back soon...he's a very hot-tempered person and hard to please. He always has a problem with my friends and thinks they're not friendly No four. You'd better not let him see it."

Duroy intends to make friends with Mrs. de Marelle, and of course he will not give up so easily."As it happens, I'm really good at pleasing people," he said.

Anya thought, indeed.If Duroy wanted to make friends with someone, he would seldom miss them.For him, pleasing a woman is like an innate instinct without any effort.Even Anya, even if she knew his virtues, wouldn't she be satisfied with his deliberate behavior?

Anya changed the topic calmly: "Really, I believe you have such abilities. However, I am very curious about another thing - I have seen your reports in the newspapers repeatedly, those who are in Algeria The past. Did you really experience those things? Can you tell me more? In this way, I can talk to Lorena more when I go home, lest she complain that my mother doesn't care about her. "

Duroy said courteously: "Of course, it is my honor to serve you." So he started talking.

When talking about these past events with Anya, Duroy deliberately avoided his affair.Just talking about the unique local customs made Anya very happy to listen.So he talked all the way, and didn't stop until Forestier's house.

After the servant informed them, Anya walked in.Mrs. Forestier happened to be at home, and they embraced each other in a gesture of intimacy before taking their seats.Forestier himself was away at a party.When Anya heard this, she asked, "I saw at the last meeting that his health was not as good as before. Why don't you go to a place with a better environment to recuperate?"

Mrs. Forestier replied: "He still has a lot of things he can't let go of. After a while, we will find a good place to recuperate."

After Duroy came in, he seemed to suddenly become a gentleman again, and he didn't pay much attention to any of them.At this time, he asked with concern: "Can I find a suitable doctor? He always doesn't pay attention to his body like this."

"He just pays attention, so what else can he do?" Madam Forestier said coldly, her charming face cast a glance, "The body is like a broken fishing net, so what can I do if I stuff it with cotton?"

The words were so bleak that Anya and Duroy began to comfort her.

At this time, Forestier came back, and before entering the door, he heard a series of coughing sounds.Madeleine sat on the chair without moving, and did not say anything until he walked in: "Did the minister say anything at the party at the minister's house tonight?"

Obviously, what she cares about now is still the political affairs of the current situation.Forestier's body has become like this, even if he is diagnosed and treated by a famous doctor, he probably won't live long.She was bound to look for another husband, so Duroy was the first choice—who made him young, smart, strong, handsome, capable, obedient, and ambitious?Madeleine has always liked such people, and Duroy's pursuit of her has also benefited her very much.

In Madeleine's life, she will never lack such an ambitious and handsome husband.

After figuring this out, Anya was relieved about the next plan.She wanted to make sure that Madeleine had regarded Duroy as the primary target of her investigation, so that she could proceed to the next step.According to her personality, Madeleine will definitely try her best to hang Duroy with her wrists, make him want what he wants, maintain enthusiasm for her, and at the same time calmly explain the status quo, pointing out the most appropriate for him like a best friend the way...and Duroy is a smart man, he will take the bait firmly, because this will be his entry step.

However, relying on Duroy's means, it is uncertain whether Madeleine will be able to resist the temptation in the end.

A smile appeared on Anya's lips.So far, it's half done.The remaining half... depends on whether Madeleine will listen to her.

The author has something to say: Put the original work together with the previous chapter:

Duroy and Clotilde ran out of money during their relationship, and Clotilde tried every means to subsidize him, but he used her money to hire a prostitute, and he denied it when he met a prostitute while shopping with his lover , the prostitute revealed his face after being irritated, and Madeleine broke with Duroy for the first time.Speaking of which, Madeleine is really a very smart woman, which can be seen from what she said after Duroy attacked her:

Du Luowa is cruel-hearted, smart and bold. No matter when he is placed, this kind of person has fertile ground for his success.It's a pity that this kind of typical phoenix man, you should keep your eyes open and don't encounter it.