Grasp the farming script in the famous book

Sir Lucas stayed only a week at Hunsford.He was sure that his daughter had a good home, so he went back to Hertford with peace of mind.

Roland had a good time at Hunsford.

In view of the fact that Mr. Collins is just a "big tool man", the sisters get along with Maria on a daily basis, as if they were still close friends in the boudoir.

Poor Mr. Collins can only devote his leisure to the garden of the priest's cottage day after day, without even talking to his wife or drinking a cup of tea.

While Roland was busy sorting out the manuscript, he would go out for a walk with Elizabeth every day to enjoy the soft rural scenery of Kent.

They often met Mr. Darcy on their walks, at first like a coincidence, then more like an appointment.

Mr. Darcy is always taciturn and serious in front of strangers, but after getting acquainted with the Bennet sisters, he gradually shows his talkative and funny side.Both Roland and Elizabeth felt very comfortable in the company of this gentleman.

When they were walking together that day, they happened to pass Rosings' garden.

The small door specially for gardeners to enter and exit was wide open, and several people who looked like construction workers were coming in and out.

Roland glanced at their uniforms, and immediately said "Huh", and said, "Is this Mr. Wood's construction company?"

Mr. Darcy nodded: "Mrs. Catherine intends to build a glass house in the garden. Now this kind of building is quite popular in the southeast area, and many people choose to build this novel building in the garden. Wood Construction Company is best at building glass houses. house builder."

As soon as he finished speaking, the three of them looked at each other and all laughed.

—everyone thought of the two "Great Greenhouses" in Longborn.

"However, Mrs. Catherine doesn't plan to build a greenhouse. She just hopes to have a tea room that can shelter from the wind and rain in cold weather without hindering her from enjoying the garden view."

Roland thought to himself: This is also normal.The noble ladies in the rich and powerful families don't have to worry about making a living, and they don't have to think about what to plant in the fields.Setting up a greenhouse in your own garden is naturally for elegance and enjoyment.

Whether it is a large-scale greenhouse or a small-scale garden glass house, after Roland's guidance, builders can build it conveniently and quickly.

It appears that Mr. Wood's construction company should be able to make a fortune on this product.

Unexpectedly, a construction worker just stopped, looked at Roland standing on the side of the road, and suddenly pointed at her: "You...you are... from Meryton..."

Roland also recognized the person: "Are you Tom, right? I'm sorry I don't remember your last name. Yes, I'm from the Bennett family in Hertfordshire. You once helped me build a big greenhouse at my house."

Tom slapped his forehead: "Yes, Miss Bennett!"

He looked happy, but then he remembered something and shouted: "This is broken!"

"Mr. Wood went to Hertfordshire to look for you, but you came here... What should I do, what should I do..."

"Mr. Wood looking for me?"

This time it was Roland's turn to be surprised.

It has been a while since the greenhouse was built, and Roland didn't ask for maintenance. Why did the builder rush to find her?Judging from Tom's appearance, this matter seems to be urgent.

"Don't worry," Mr. Darcy reminded Roland. "If the builder goes to Longbourne to look for you, your family will definitely point him to Hunsford."

"If it's really urgent, he should come to Kent soon, right?"

Two days later, Roland sat in the reception room of the priest's house, facing Mr. Wood, the builder, thinking: Mr. Darcy is really a prophet.

"Miss Bennett," Mr. Wood came all the way, and got straight to the point when he saw Roland, "Please forgive me for interrupting, I am here for the technology of assembling greenhouses and glass houses..."

"That technology... Didn't I already write a letter of authorization to authorize you to use it?" Roland was surprised.

"Actually, I came here specially to ask you to apply for a patent on this technology as soon as possible."

Mr. Wood's head broke into a sweat as he talked about it.

"Someone is applying for a patent for this technology in London. Once his application is successful, not only all users of the technology will have to pay royalties to the patent holder, but he may also demand royalties, or even fines, from the previous technology users at any time. litigation……"

"Our construction industry has very low profit margins and hard workers. If there are still royalties to be paid, then I, I can only... file for bankruptcy."

Roland was shocked: How could it be like this?

Mr. Wood's reaction fully proves the seriousness of this matter, and also proves that the "royalty fee" requested by the other party is not just a few pounds or tens of pounds, but a large amount and a sky-high price.

She was just soft-hearted at the beginning and didn't want to monopolize this technology - after all, she didn't think of this technology first, and she has no reason to monopolize this technology.

But this plane is as fiercely competitive as the real world. She had good intentions and did not register the patent first, but others chose to preempt the registration, monopolize the technology, and make money based on it.

"In your opinion, if I apply for a patent now, do I have a chance to succeed in the application before my competitors?"

Roland looked solemn, and when Mr. Wood mentioned the word "bankruptcy", she made up her mind - she couldn't make her go bankrupt just because he helped her build two greenhouses, right?

As long as there is hope, she will fight for this patent at all costs.

"Great!"

Mr. Wood breathed a sigh of relief, took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead, and said: "The law in England stipulates that when the other party applies for a patent, you can raise an objection."

"If you can prove that you used this technology first, and the other party can't produce evidence to refute it, then this patent will be transferred to your name."

"The first to use this technology was the large greenhouse in Langborn," said Roland.

"Yes," Mr. Wood nodded and confirmed, "as long as you can find a few people of high esteem or status to prove to you that they witnessed the construction of those two greenhouses last summer. You may hope to obtain a patent review Commission's approval."

"A person of high morals and prestige?"

Roland thought for a while and said, "Okay, I'll write a letter right away."

Mr Wood departed immediately, saying he would wait to hear from him in London.But if there is any need for his help, please ask Miss Bennet to speak up.

Roland sent him out of the priest's hut, and immediately went back to write letters.The first person she wanted to contact was Uncle Phillips of Meryton, asking him to recommend a lawyer who was familiar with all kinds of materials of patent applications and had dealt with patent review committees.

As for "respected and distinguished", Roland first thought of his father and neighbor Sir Lucas.

She was just about to start writing, but she thought of other candidates, and hurried to find Elizabeth: "Lizzie, can you accompany me to Rosings? I have something urgent to find Mr. Darcy."

"Looking for Mr. Darcy?" Elizabeth was very curious, and immediately went with her.

Mr. Darcy was also very surprised when he heard her tell the whole story: "There is such a thing?"

"Miss Bennett, please don't worry. I still have a few friends in London, and I know people from the Patent Review Committee. I can definitely help you inquire about this matter."

"You need me to prove to you when the greenhouse was built, and there is no problem."

"I can also persuade Mr. Bingley to invite him to prove it for you."

Both Roland and Elizabeth looked at Mr. Darcy gratefully.They all know that the relationship between Darcy and Bentley is a bit delicate.Mr. Darcy was willing to help Roland with this favor, and took the initiative to contact Bentley.

"However, miss, I want to confirm with you again—do you really want to apply for this patent in your own name?"

Roland raised his head and looked at Darcy with doubts in his eyes.

"I mean, before... very few women have successfully applied for patents, especially still, technical patents. I worry that you will have to face the committee questioning, and then there will be a lot of pressure."

"Is it written in the law of England that women cannot hold patents?"

Roland asked Darcy.

Mr. Darcy smiled, and shook his head.

"I'm not afraid of pressure."

Roland replied frankly: "I know this technology very well, and I know every detail of it. I was also present when the greenhouse in Longborn was built. No matter what kind of questions I face, I am not afraid."

"I didn't apply for a patent before, not because I was a woman and I didn't dare, but because I didn't think it was necessary to monopolize this technology and make money from it."

"But now I understand that I should apply for this patent, not for myself, but for more people to use it."

"Once I get this patent, I will license it to builders like Mr. Wood for free."

Mr. Darcy patted his hands lightly, nodded in praise and said, "That's great. I'll also tell the builders' association about this. They will also lobby the audit committee when they hear the news."

"In that case, Miss Bennett, you can live in Hunsford with peace of mind, and prepare some relevant documents in your spare time." Darcy stood up and said goodbye to the two ladies, "I think it is necessary for me to go to London .”

Mr. Darcy did leave Rosings, and went to London.

When Lady Catherine heard that Mr. Darcy had seen the two Bennet ladies, she set off for London immediately, quite in a fit of rage.

The priest's family had not received an invitation to Rosings for a week.

Mr. Collins was in a constant state of panic, tried several times to persuade Elizabeth and Roland to go to Rosings together, and asked Mrs. Catherine to accompany him, but his wife Maria turned back.

The reason given by Maria was also very simple: since Mr. Darcy went to London for business, it must be that the gentlemen have business to deal with, so what does it have to do with Roland and the others?

At this time, Roland jumped out to apologize, just to confirm his guilt - this kind of thing must never be done.

Mr. Collins made sense when he thought about it, and he couldn't say no to his wife. He could only pray every day that Mr. Darcy could return to Rosings as soon as possible, and personally extinguish Lady Catherine's anger.

Fortunately, a week later, Mr. Darcy returned to Rosings with good news.

He inquired about the progress of his competitors and confirmed that it was still too late for Roland to submit the application.

At that time, Roland only needs to prepare all the application documents according to the regulations, and attach the written certificates of several gentlemen when submitting, proving that her greenhouse was first built last summer - the rest depends on whether the other party can submit more Early evidence.

Now Roland has collected written statements from his father and Sir Lucas, as well as a letter from the builder George Wood.In addition, both Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley have agreed to write to the Patent Review Board.

As long as the other party is not earlier than Roland, the patent will eventually fall into Roland's hands.

"Miss Bennet, I'm at Mr. Bingley's, and I've heard some news."

Darcy told Roland: "Your competitor now looks like...George Wickham."

Roland:? !

According to Darcy's explanation, although the person who wanted to preempt this patent was not Wickham himself, Wickham was instigating behind him.If the patent registration is successful, Mr. Wickham will take the lion's share of the benefits.

"A message from Mr. Bingley?"

"Yes." Mr. Darcy nodded.

Darcy and Bentley have resumed their old friendship.And Mr. Bingley told Darcy everything he had learned from Mr. Wickham.

Roland: ... Mr. Bingley is really "everyone's friend".

Now that Wickham was behind the scenes, the whole thing made sense.Roland still remembered the scene of Wickham standing outside Longborn's greenhouse, slapping the pillars and laughing.

"Long Aotian" can indeed do such things as preemptive registration of patents.

"Is it possible that Wickham stole this technology from the builder?" Darcy asked Roland with a frown.

"No, he doesn't need to steal—"

Roland knew about Wickham's details: he also came from outside the plane, and Wickham couldn't learn farming and planting, but this technique of building a house with components should be quite simple for Wickham.

"In this case, Miss Bennett, you must provide detailed technical details to ensure that you will not lose to the other party." Darcy reminded solemnly——

"I will do my best!"

In this way, Roland was immediately busy.

She wanted to complete the book manuscript promised to the publisher before the end of the summer, and also wanted to complete the patent application as soon as possible - so as to ensure that the London builder would not go bankrupt.

So she no longer had time to go for a walk, and was busy with "writing" in the living room of the priest's cottage almost every day from the moment she opened her eyes.

As a result, Elizabeth was the only one who often went out for a walk and met Mr. Darcy by chance.

I don't know how the nephew persuaded her, but after a while, Lady Catherine's anger finally dissipated, and she invited the priest's family to Rosings for dinner again.

It just so happened that Elizabeth was feeling a little uncomfortable that day, and Roland didn't want to waste time with Rosings.The sisters decided to stay in the priest's cottage.

Elizabeth planned to read something in the living room to pass the time.

And Roland moved all her manuscripts to the study of Cousin Collins, where she continued to write.

She was so absorbed in writing that she didn't know any movement outside the study.

After an unknown amount of time, she finally looked up from the double technical manuscript of "Farming" and "Architecture". She heard a man's voice outside—not Cousin Collins.

Roland opened the door of the study, and suddenly saw Elizabeth and Darcy standing at the door of the priest's cabin talking.

When these two saw Roland, they both blushed and stood there without making a sound.

However, Roland was the best at interrupting, and she immediately greeted Mr. Darcy: "Thank you for visiting my sister."

Darcy: "Ah, yes, I heard that sister Ling is not feeling well... I just came to visit..."

Elizabeth's face also flushed, like a piece of pink silk.As soon as Roland interrupted, she calmed down a bit, and curtsied to Mr. Darcy generously: "Thank you for your concern, I just have a slight headache..."

"That's fine, that's fine..."

Darcy was a little incoherent, and hurriedly bid farewell to the two sisters.Before he left, he glanced at Roland, and Roland accurately captured the meaning in his eyes: - Help, Darcy is asking for help.

Roland: I have to figure out what happened so I can help!

After she sent Mr. Darcy away, she first put away all the manuscripts left in Collins's study in an orderly manner. After everything was tidied up, she went back to Elizabeth and sat down.

"Lizzie, hold on, cousins ​​and sisters-in-law will be back soon."

When Elizabeth heard this, she quickly sat up straight and said, "I'm fine!"

The two of them prepared just in time, and as soon as Elizabeth finished speaking, there was a sound outside the door.The Collinses are back.

Seeing that the two sisters were in the living room, Maria breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Eliza, what are you waiting for here? Look at you, you are blushing, don't you have a fever."

"Lydia, hurry up, let's take Eliza back to her room to rest."

Roland just wanted what she wanted, so she declined Maria's help and sent Elizabeth back to the bedroom by herself. The two sisters finally had an undisturbed space where they could talk.

Elizabeth sat on the bed in a daze.

Roland sat down beside her, leaned into Elizabeth's ear and asked, "Mr. Darcy... has he proposed to you?"

Elizabeth was stunned, then turned her head suddenly: "How do you know?"

She didn't tell herself, but under Roland's questioning, she could only tell the story of Mr. Darcy and her being alone earlier from the beginning to the end.

——It really is a marriage proposal!

"He said that he has fallen in love with me for a long time." Elizabeth is still shocked, and the whole person is in a trance.

Roland flat-mouthed: Sure enough, the person involved will always be the last to know the truth.

"But he also counted many unfavorable conditions in our family - Dad's property is not enough, our sisters don't have much dowry, uncle and uncle's career is not decent enough... Sister, tell me, there is no one in this world who is better than him. More arrogant guy?"

Roland was speechless.

Compared with Elizabeth, she understands Mr. Darcy's temper better: this man is actually too honest, and took the initiative to tell all his psychological activities-who knew that it had the opposite effect.

Instead of proving his courage and determination to Elizabeth, these "concerns" offended Elizabeth.

"Then... Lizzie, I know you definitely didn't promise him, but what did you tell him?"

Elizabeth finally came to her senses, and after thinking about it for a while, she replied, "I asked him first if he had concealed Jane's stay in London from Mr. Bingley."

"His answer is the same as what you said. He has not been in London before, so there is no way to hide it. This time he went to London, he was too hasty, and forgot to mention Jane to Bingley..."

But this explanation obviously did not please Elizabeth.

"Then I asked him again, about Mr. Wickham, and whether the rumors about his mistreatment of Mr. Wickham were all true..."

Speaking of this, Elizabeth herself showed a little bit of shame - she didn't fully believe what Mr. Wickham said, but when she was "offended" by Mr. Darcy, she chose to use this matter without hesitation Come "fight back".

——Good guy, I'm direct good guy!

Roland sat across from Elizabeth, and he really wanted to reach out and pluck his hair.

These two, can't they really let her "assistant" save some time?