Pride and Prejudice Mr Bennett

10

After talking with Mrs. Bennet, James has been taking care of the family affairs. Mrs. Bennet has a very relaxed life every day, teasing little Jane, shopping with friends, and attending parties, James Since he attended the evening parties in London, he has no interest in dances and the like, and he will not go to them unless necessary.

"Honey, I won't go to the prom tonight. I'm not interested in the prom. As for the important task of building a good relationship with the neighbors, I will leave it to you." James said to Mrs. Bennet solemnly. Seriously, he was afraid that Mrs. Bennet would not take it seriously, and according to her carefree character, she might provoke dissatisfaction from others.

"Oh my sir, what's the matter with you, the ball is so lively, dancing is so exciting, how can you not be interested, and I heard that the Nag family who held the ball said that there will be officers to participate, you Didn't you like officers very much?" Mrs. Bennet didn't understand, "Don't you mean you won't go to the ball anymore?"

"Ah, you're right. I won't go to the prom in the future if it's normal. I'll go only if it's absolutely necessary. As for the reason why I don't go to the prom, I'll trouble you to think about it. As a Good lady, this is the time to test you."

"Oh, my husband, how could this be possible? I can't think of it. Pity me. Think of a reason. If someone asks me, just say it. Why don't you go to dances occasionally? You can left early."

Mrs. Bennet held James' hand with a pitiful look, hoping that James would change his mind. James didn't care about her embarrassment. In fact, in James' view, it is also a pleasure to embarrass his wife often, and of course it is only limited to embarrassing himself. , if it is someone else, it will not work.

"Okay, you still have an afternoon to think about the reason. Now I'm going to the hall. Today is the day for the tenants to pay the rent." After finishing speaking, he glanced at Mrs. Bennet who was still pretending to be poor. When Mrs. Bennet saw that look, she immediately smiled flatteringly and let go of James' hand, because since James took over what should have been done by her as the head of the house, Mrs. Bennet seemed relieved. Sigh, it’s beautiful to live every day. Once she saw James busy looking at the account book and she deliberately showed him how leisurely she was living. James was so angry that he threatened her that he would give everything back to her. No matter, she immediately wilted.Well, think about it, no big deal, better than looking at the numbers, Mrs. Bennet thought.Poor Mrs. Bennet, don't you know that once you have the first time, you will have the second and third time, and James will threaten you with this matter if he wants to bully you, poor girl, I don't know when you will wake up.

"Sir, this year's rent has come up. I have sold everything except for my home. The total is 2000 pounds. I have also bought Christmas items. The chickens and ducks outside are dedicated to Mr. by the tenant. This It is the account book of the renter this time."

Smith handed over the ledger. He was responsible for the affairs of the farm outside. In the past, a large part of the rent paid by the tenants was collected, and only a small amount was sold. Hand it in on the 12th of May, and sell all the food except for the food that is enough for the family. "Well, that's good. Tell the servants to prepare the Christmas dinner early on Christmas day so that they can have an early holiday. After that, they will have shifts for ten days. It is best that everyone has two days off. Also, the rent in the future will be reduced to Just hand over the money," James felt that this was troublesome, but after thinking about it, it was inappropriate, "Forget it, let's do it as it is now."

"Great, they will be very happy," Mr. Smith grinned his usually sullen face. The holiday is really good news, and such a good thing happens when you meet good customers. "There is one more thing. Some landlords have increased their rent, do you think we should increase it?"

"There is no need to increase, we don't need this little money, let the tenants rest assured." In James' view, the current rent is already high, and there is no need to increase it, lest the tenants be forced to rebel.

It will be Christmas soon, and it has been more than 5 months before I know it. After returning from London, James has not traveled far. The company in London will send him the account book every month. Now the situation is very good. The company had already made back its cost a month ago, but everyone felt that it was necessary to increase investment, so the money earned was reinvested. However, judging from the current situation, dividends will be paid in January next year.During these 5 months, little Jane has changed the most. During this period, James watched the changes of little Jane day by day. The Creator is really amazing. Now little Jane can sit up by herself, and she sits quite steadily. Yes, I am very energetic every day, and I know people. When James is at home, I like to sit next to James and play with toys by myself. I look up at him from time to time. My favorite is usually James or Bennett. The wife played with her with the toys that James bought in London. Speaking of which, James only remembered to give Mrs. Bennet the perfume he bought after the Garnerds left. Mrs. Bennet was happy, and it took a long time Time is called obedience to James, and the acquaintances around said, is this their second honeymoon, and they can see the red heart floating on Mrs. Bennet's body from afar.

"Merry Christmas dear!"

As soon as he went down the stairs, Mrs. Bennet pounced on him, and gave James a loud kiss on the face with a "paw". After so long, James has long been used to her kisses from time to time, and it was natural for Mrs. Bennet to kiss her face. Also a kiss.

"Merry Christmas! I told Mr. Smith to prepare the Christmas dinner early today, so how about our family start decorating the Christmas tree?"

"Well, that's how we spend Christmas together as a family."

"Where's Jenny?"

"Hehe, Jenny is still sleeping. Last night she seemed to know that it was going to be a holiday, and she didn't go to bed until late. I just went up to see it, and she was fast asleep." Last night, Mrs. Green had her vacation. , So Mrs. Bennet was taking care of Jenny last night, and James was very busy these days, so he went to bed early yesterday, so he didn't know how lively Jenny was last night.

"To you, my sir." Mrs. Bennet raised her glass and looked at James with a smile on her face.

"I respect you too, my dear wife." James looked at the happy Mrs. Bennet, and couldn't help being infected by her happiness, and became cheerful. As a Chinese in his bones, he was not keen on Western festivals. Now in the UK, although he wants to do as the Romans do, he will not prepare this kind of festival himself. Although here, it is normal for him not to prepare it himself, but there is no joy from the heart.Turning his head to look at Jenny who was sitting quietly on the side, shaking his hands and feet occasionally, and looking up at them eating, James couldn't help laughing, isn't the life he has been looking forward to now, he is very satisfied and happy.

"Ojanie, you are still young, come and hug me." Put Jane in his arms and sit down, "Can Jane eat our Christmas dinner now?" Looking at Mrs. Bennet, and Jane He also looked at her with wide eyes.

"Haha, Jenny, do you know what we are talking about, hehe, you can't eat now, you can only eat the food prepared by Mrs. Green."

Mrs. Bennet teased Jenny, but it was Jenny who kept looking at her, as if knowing whether she could eat the delicious food in front of her was up to her mother.

"I don't know if Jane can eat it, but Jane is still young, for her health, I can't give it to her, and I can't even taste it."

After hearing this, James looked at Jenny with apology, regardless of whether Jenny could understand it or not. "Then Dad can't help it, baby."

"Oh, my husband, come quickly, you are too slow, and Jane is urging you." The carpet was covered with a thick layer, and Mrs. Bennet and Jane sat on the carpet and waited for James to put Bring the decorations.Although Mrs. Bennet is already a mother, she is still passionate about decorating Christmas trees. The happiest thing in her childhood was to decorate the Christmas tree with her parents and brother, and when she woke up the next day, she received gifts from her parents .

"It's here, it's here, how old are you, and still so impatient." James came over with a box of decorations, and looked at his wife helplessly.

"Let me open it, ah, I saw three Christmas hats. Come and let me put them on for you," Mrs. Bennet was very happy to see the hats, and put them on for everyone, and James had no time to object.

"Who prepared this, it's so considerate, it must be rewarded well."

"My dear, it will look very nice to wear this cocked hat on top of a tree."

"Wrap the ribbon around the tree so that it is even."

"Honey, hang up these dolls, and hang up these auspicious bags."

"It's not like that, go a little to the left."

During the whole process, James hung the decorations on the tree in an orderly manner under the instructions of Mrs. Bennett. After a lot of struggle, James felt that the most beautiful Christmas tree was definitely his own. After all, he had put in too much effort. , Mrs. Bennet was only directing on one side, still hugging Jenny, and sometimes helping only became more and more helpful.In the end, James asked Mrs. Bennet to just sit on one side, and she could suggest, but not to do anything, and Mrs. Bennet was also happy to do so, and watched James busy while eating fruit.

"Well, shall we put the Christmas tree outside the door?" James asked Mrs. Bennet.

"No, it's too cold outside, I haven't seen enough. Let's let it out tomorrow, and it's a bit difficult for you to move the Christmas tree by yourself now, what if you lose the one that you finally hung up on the way. "

"Well then, tomorrow will be fine."