I am aging gracefully in the world of famous books

Pei Xiang was reminded by Mrs. Fairfax's words, and suddenly realized that according to the time of the original novel, Bertha Mason burned Mr. Rochester's bedroom at this time.

But because of her intervention, Bertha Mason's condition became much more stable. Therefore, this dangerous incident that threatened Rochester's personal safety did not happen.Furthermore, there is no adventure of Jane Eyre rescuing Rochester late at night.

"Without the grace of saving lives, and without getting together late at night, will the thread of fate between the two of them continue to be entangled?"

Pei Xiang took a sip of tea slowly, thinking flashed across his eyes.

During this period of time, Pei Xiang has been hesitating. She is always thinking about what Edward Rochester really wants.

If the hero and heroine drift apart because of her appearance, wouldn't it be self-defeating instead?Is the happy ending she thinks really what others need?

——"I'm doing it for your own good", after all, it contains too much arrogance and taking things for granted.

"Adele, what are you thinking? Children can't frown all the time."

Mrs. Fairfax asked with a smile, and conveniently put a fruit juice candy on the shallow plate in front of Pei Xiang.

"Try, Mary's new creation. Since you came, I finally remembered how good the cook in Thornfield is at making desserts, so there must be a child at home, bouncing around and acting like a baby, lively and interesting .”

Pei Xiang came back to his senses, and instead of tasting the candy right away, he asked in a serious tone:

"Mrs. Fairfax, do you think there must be a certain person in love? Well, it's that kind of person... who can't be replaced by anyone. If you miss it, you will never be happy for the rest of your life." .”

"Love," said the housekeeper's wife in a drawn-out tone, "It turns out that our little Adele has already begun to think about such complicated and profound issues."

"Is this a complicated and profound question? Isn't it enough to just like each other?"

Mrs. Fairfax was taken aback for a moment, then nodded in agreement:

"Miss Adele is still smart. Indeed, as long as you like each other, you can achieve a relationship. This is different from marriage."

Pei Xiang puffed his cheeks: "Mrs. Fairfax, you haven't answered my previous question yet."

"Don't worry, Adele, things related to love can never be rushed. Just like your favorite French beef stew, it can only be stewed slowly, carefully prepare every cooking link, and finally get the best Fragrant taste."

Pei Xiang put his hands on his knees and sat upright, looking at the older life experiencer eagerly, waiting for her answer.

"Miss Adele, I have lived for so long and met many people, but I have never encountered such a thrilling emotion, nor have I discovered that one person must belong to another person.

"In my opinion, even couples who love each other until they get old, actually have other choices at the beginning. Everyone just found the most suitable person in their hearts, and then treated their choices faithfully and exclusively. And thus the fulfillment of love."

Pei Xiang continued to ask: "But, isn't the most suitable person unique? If I miss it, will I have to be alone for the rest of my life?"

Mrs. Fairfax shook her head, and gave the little girl an example:

“You think that pink cropped coat suits you best, then it’s cold and you immediately prefer another, thicker coat. You see, Adele, the word ‘best’ itself is not fixed Changeless."

Pei Xiang retorted: "But how can love be compared with clothes? If you like someone, you must always like it. Unless the other person changes, um, becomes a rotten fruit, you will stop liking."

Mrs. Fairfax found the little girl's statement very interesting. After thinking about it, she said with a smile:

"Maybe, there really is that kind of love that can't be missed, but unfortunately I have never encountered it. But speaking of it, if there is really such a strong attraction between two people, it will be difficult to separate them? Going round and round Yes, we can always get together. In this world, the most powerful force is the desire in people's hearts. As long as they really want something, many people will do whatever they can..."

Speaking of which, the housekeeper in her twilight years glanced at the little girl sitting on the baby chair, suddenly smiled and shook her head.

She knew that something was said too deeply, and Adele, even if she was precocious and intelligent, would not be able to understand it.

Pei Xiang thought about Mrs. Fairfax's words for a while, and then put the cute fruit candy into her mouth. In an instant, the tip of her tongue was filled with a sweet taste.

She frowned at Mrs. Fairfax, but stopped asking.

—No matter what, I always hope that Mr. Rochester will live a happy life.

——Actually, my time travel and my existence have changed many things, no matter whether I did it unintentionally or intentionally.

——However, it is absolutely impossible for me to wrong myself in order to maintain the so-called storyline, because this is my real life.

Just when Pei Xiang hesitated to reflect and carefully weighed, the intersection between Jane Eyre and Rochester deepened in another way.

After dinner that day, Rochester had some free time, so he called Pei Xiang to the piano room for class, and the two of them were serious about teaching and learning.It just so happened that Jane Eyre, who was a tutor, saw this scene.

After the extra class was over, Jane Eyre in a plain dress knocked on the door.

"Mr. Rochester, I want to talk to you about something."

"Please say."

"I don't think I can continue to be a tutor at Thornfield Hall. In the near future, I will advertise in the newspapers looking for another job, and I ask you to hire another talented teacher for Adele." , don’t let her talent down.”

Rochester was slightly startled: "Miss Ai, did any accident happen? Why did you submit your resignation so suddenly? If there is any negligence in the Thornfield House, please tell us frankly."

Jane Eyre shook her head:

"It's not your house's problem. I like Thornfield House very much. However, after teaching for a period of time, I found that I can no longer teach Adele with ease.

"Mr. Rochester, although...it's hard to admit that I'm not capable, but I must be realistic...I must tell you frankly that Miss Adele needs a more experienced and knowledgeable teacher."

Regardless of whether Rochester's heart was touched, Pei Xiang who was on the side was really surprised.She was worried that the connection between these two people was not deep enough, but she didn't expect that they would cut off the connection completely the next day?

This... my pot?

Rochester randomly pressed the keys a few times, and asked in a deep voice:

"Miss Eyre, let me guess. The reason why you resigned suddenly has something to do with my teaching Adele to play the piano, right?"

There was a hint of stubbornness between Jane Eyre's brows, and she further explained:

"Mr. Rochester, this is only part of the reason. Before that, I have already discovered that I can no longer teach Adele to paint, because her talent is very outstanding."

"But you did not intend to leave Thornfield Hall on account of that--until this evening."

"Yes, because I can still teach her language grammar, music, and some common sense, so I didn't think of resigning. However, your piano sound and Adele's rapid progress made me realize that in the field of music, you can I would be ashamed to give Adele a better initiation."

"You can also continue to teach her the basics of certain fields, including literature and poetry, philosophy and religion, history, geography, etc., and even embroidery and tailoring and other skills that ladies should master."

Facing Rochester's persuasion, Jane Eyre's expression was complicated.She really couldn't bear to leave Thornfield House, the flowers and trees here and the kind smiling faces, the first job after leaving Lowood, and... the generous and wise employer Mr.

However, even though there are many nostalgia in her heart, Jane Eyre does not allow herself to be a "beggar".

"Mr. Rochester, the basic knowledge you mentioned, Adele can learn by herself. She has the reading ability and the spirit of self-discipline. I don't see the value of my existence. I don't want to get paid for nothing, and I don't want to muddle through Life cheats money, although I am poor, I will not covet ill-gotten gains."

These words made Rochester raise his eyebrows slightly, and he stared at the short and poor girl with unprecedented concentration, his eyes fluctuating slightly.

After a while, he suddenly turned his head to look at Pei Xiang, and said loudly:

"Adele, tell me, is Miss Eyre's work worthwhile? Is it worth the thirty pounds I pay her a year? Do you wish her to leave Thornfield Hall?"

Pei Xiang rolled his eyes in his heart, thinking that "She is different, let her stay!" was clearly written on the man's forehead, but he was unwilling to say it directly.On the contrary, it's not kind to involve such an innocent little girl like her.

"Jane, I like to study with you. In Thornfield, I need your company. Besides, Mr. Rochester doesn't always stay here. When he leaves, I still need you to continue to guide me in playing the piano and singing. Jane, Mr. Rochester and I wish you to stay."

Jane Eyre pursed her lips, her expression loosened a bit, she paused, and said softly:

"Dear Adele, I am very happy to be your tutor. You have given me the honor to see what is a genius among human beings. In addition to your facial features, appearance and temperament, I am almost sure that you must be A little angel blessed by God.

"Adele, if possible, I would like to accompany you all the time. However, my reason has been urging me not to be too greedy. Adele, you deserve a better education, and I should also get a more suitable education. Students, do some more worthwhile work. In this way, before God, I have a clear conscience."

Pei Xiang poked Rochester quietly, implying that he would try his best to keep him.

Rochester understood Pei Xiang's hint, and once again started the very distinctive Luo Yan Luo Yu.

"Miss Love, anyway, you have to talk about the spirit of the contract. I think, since you have agreed on the salary for one year, it means...you have to stay in Thornfield for a full year, which is the minimum requirement. Otherwise If you don't, I won't pay the salary for the previous months, and I won't write you a recommendation letter full of compliments."

"Mr. Rochester, you are a gentleman!"

"Yes, so I have to be honest. Miss Eyre, Adele is just an ordinary seven-year-old child, but you say you can't teach her, which really makes me doubt your ability. Therefore, I can't give you Write a letter of recommendation with fair wording. Miss Eyre, without my letter of recommendation, and you have no connections, how are you going to get a new job? Oh, yes, you are still poor."

Pei Xiang turned her head silently.

Jane Eyre took a deep breath, and a blush appeared on her pale cheeks—obviously, this was not caused by shyness.

"Mr. Rochester, although, although your words are not very polite, I understand that you are not criticizing me, and I also feel your kindness, yes, kindness!

"Then, my dear rich sir, I reiterate my request. I wish to be a man of value and earn a salary that will not stress me out. All is well in Thornfield, but too good Well, it’s too good to be safe for me. Therefore, I hope to change to a job that will hone me more.”

Rochester raised his eyebrows and said, "Who doesn't yearn for a comfortable and leisurely life? Have you been taught to be stupid by that ghostly Lowood boarding school?"

"Sir, maybe, my self-esteem is too strong, so strong that it doesn't match my social status, but I have no intention of compromising."

Rochester observed the clear and persistent eyes of the young tutor, and he felt a little appreciation in his heart. He pondered for a moment, and said slowly:

"Miss Eyre, I have never underestimated you, and now I understand your determination. Well, no matter how smart Adele is, she is still a child, and she still needs a stable and responsible tutor to accompany her She, urged her.

"And it will take you a while to find a new job. There is no need to leave here immediately. Therefore, we don't have to make some decisions so urgently. Wait a little longer, can we? When both of us have made follow-up arrangements, Then you leave and do what you think you can do.”

Jane Eyre could hear the sincerity in Rochester's words, and she really liked Thornfield House, so she acquiesced to the proposal, but her intention to leave did not weaken at all.

Back in the room, Jane Eyre sat in front of the mirror and stared blankly for a while.

Rochester's elegant appearance when he played the piano was always imprinted in her mind, and the melodious and smooth sound of the piano was always echoing in her ears, and his patient teaching to Adele, all of which brought some different touches to her.

However, with the emergence of these hazy feelings, Jane Eyre could not allow herself to take Rochester's money for nothing.

She thought that even though there was almost no possibility between him and her, even though their social status and wealth were far apart, at the soul level, he and she were equal.

Her dignity and feelings are equally precious and solemn, and she will never let him underestimate her, even if she stays away from him because of this, or even be forgotten by him...