Eugenie with money [Grandet]

Bertin Street?Eugenie grasped the name keenly. It was mentioned in the original book that the residence of the cousin's future father-in-law seems to be located on this street.Now, it is still mortgaged in the bank.

very nice.

Eugenie smiled and nodded to Grandet in agreement: "You are right, Dad, we don't need to participate in the auction of Mrs. Taigou's house. Because we can buy a mansion in the same block at a cheaper price. Even if we don't live here , You can also sell it for a profit.”

For Grandet, there is no reason to move him more than to add content to his coffers.When Eugenie said this, Grandet's attention was indeed attracted: "Although I have never been to Paris, I also heard that Rue Bertin is the most noble neighborhood in Paris, and there is not a single house there that is cheap."

Noblest block, are you serious?Eugenie is not sensitive to the so-called nobleness of Paris in the nineteenth century. In order to leave Saumur and avoid the fate of being assimilated by the old miser, she still explained to him the loopholes that can be exploited:

"Father, I think that even if it is the noblest neighborhood in Paris, the people who live there may not be able to maintain a dignified appearance," the appearance is supported by money: "It must not be only Mrs. Taigou's family The house is mortgaged. Some houses must have been mortgaged for longer than Mrs. Taigu’s house, and it is difficult to contact the owner.”

Seeing that Grandet nodded, Eugenie went on to say: "There are too many collaterals in the bank, which will occupy the liquidity. Therefore, for the mansion that cannot be contacted with the owner, I think the bank is willing to let you pay even if the price is lower. It materializes."

"That's true." Grandet thought more: "Especially when collecting collateral, the bank will not pay the actual value of the house, and only pay a [-]% discount at most."

"So, the house can be won without the price it deserves!" Eugenie clapped her hands excitedly: "We have reached a consensus, right?" Eugenie asked Grandet: "Then you can write to ask Mr. De Grassan, does his bank or other banks have such a suitable house that can be bought for less money than the auction."

This is really a way to make money. Grandet thinks that the account of the banker Tai Grassan betraying Mrs. Taigu to his only child can be settled later, and this profitable business should be settled first.

"How many do you think are suitable to buy?" Grandet suddenly raised a question that surprised Eugenie.Seeing his daughter's wide-eyed eyes, Grandet finally felt that he had regained control of the conversation between father and daughter.

But Eugenie quickly figured it out, and was even more surprised by Grandet's sensitivity to money—she only thought that she would have a mansion to live in in Paris, and Grandet wanted to be a real estate speculator in Paris in the [-]th century. .

The idea is really good, but the liquidity of funds in this era is really not great, and the carnival of the nobles is only a flash in the pan, and will soon be extinguished by the capitalist revolution.

It is impossible for the old miser to see the real estate speculators becoming landlords, but Eugenie is unwilling to hold the house in her hands and not be able to pay the doomed high taxes, so she has to give up Grandet's idea:

"I think two are enough." She sincerely expressed her thoughts to Grandet, and it was all for him: "The owners of the original mansions are just temporarily unavailable, who knows if they will appear suddenly?" , want to redeem his mansion." For example, the Marquis de Aubrion.

Grandet listened to Eugenie's words, and also considered this possibility, and found that Eugenie was not alarmist - at this time, the bank's mortgage did have such a clause, that is, the original owner of the mortgaged property had priority to redeem it. right.

That is, the price is higher than that of the buyer.

If the purchaser has no willingness to sell it, he can only pay more money to buy it back!

Thinking of other people holding golden coins and letting him ask for anything, Grandet smiled for the first time: "Wouldn't it be better for them to come back?"

Of course good.Thinking about how hard she worked for more than twelve hours a day in order to have a shelter in her previous life, Eugenie knew how much initiative she could have if she occupied the house.

But she can't be greedy, and can't put all her funds on the house.Even if there is no real estate bubble in this era, illiquid funds cannot produce benefits.After explaining the pros and cons to Grandet, Grandet finally understood that Eugenie's desire to go to Paris was not a whim - she seemed to have the ability to go to Paris to expand her wealth territory.

"Okay, I'll write to Grassan. But the mansion is mine, and you have to get my consent when you want to dispose of it." Grandet found that his only daughter was getting more and more assertive, so he had to emphasize one sentence, lest he The rent is empty.

"Of course." Eugenie stepped forward and kissed Grandet's cheek, and the old miser did not refuse, and there was even a hint of relief on his face.

So Mrs. Tai Tenggu was invited downstairs to participate in the conversation between the father and daughter.Hearing that her debts were about to be paid off, and she only needed to write a few letters to help Grandet obtain the title of baron, Mrs. Taigou showed embarrassment on her face: "Sir, you know that the king is very serious about conferring titles now." cautious."

"A family member who has been an aristocrat since the twelfth century can make an exception for the king." Eugenie looked at Mrs. Taigou with a smile: "especially when her best friend is the king's attendant. when."

"Miss, I don't understand what you mean. I haven't been in Paris for two or three years. From the moment I left Paris, I no longer have friends there." Mrs. Taigu said the last sentence very jerky, obviously remembering something bad happened.

With the eyes of a businessman, Grandet took into account the reactions of Eugenie and Mrs. Taigou, and after making an assessment, he felt that his daughter had the upper hand.This is a good start. Eugenie can take advantage of a noble family who became the heir of a noble family in the twelfth century. After arriving in Paris, she can take advantage of all the nobles who think highly of themselves.

At least not losing money.

For example, she is now saying to Mrs. Taigu: "Madam, there are no permanent friends in this world, let alone permanent enemies. It just depends on whether you have the capital in your hands that is worthy of being recognized by friends again."

How well said, Grandet wanted to applaud his daughter.

Mrs. Taigu disagreed very much: "Miss, ladies should not talk about money."

Eugenie smiled unceremoniously: "But ladies will use their eyes to signal their lovers to offer the most expensive diamonds. They will also use crystal tears to harvest the boxes provided by admirers." Pointingly glanced at Mrs. Taigu: "Even if the ladies' eyes still have the last light left, they will still keep their eyes on every opportunity they may seize."

That meaning was too straightforward, and it was completely unbearable for a person like Mrs. Taigu who had been taking roundabout ways to obtain benefits.She stood up angrily, and said aloud to Eugenie: "Miss, it is very vulgar of you to speak like that. I, I..."

Grandet is the emperor of the land in his own territory. He can shout at others and make all the tenants who hear his voice tremble, but he does not allow anyone to replace this right in his territory: "Mrs. Taigou, you Do you forget who you are talking to? You are looking at the well-intentioned man who has just proposed to pay your debt of fifty-six thousand francs."

Eugenie wanted to applaud Grandet. Although the old man was stingy, he could still tell who belonged to him.Mrs. Taigou sat down immediately at Grandet's words - even though she was more willing to get the rest of Grandet's property in her heart, she knew the truth that one bird in the hand is better than ten birds in the bush.

"Then, are you going to write this letter, Madame Taicourt?" Eugenie refused to relax at all, and did not have the slightest qualm in her conscience because she was aggressive towards a noble lady twice her age: "The Marquis de Traufond would also be willing to write such a letter."

Now that you've become that, don't set up a little white flower person again.Eugenie did not let her return to her room until Mrs. Taigou nodded and promised to write the letter immediately, and to show the finished letter to the father and daughter before sending it out.

"The money to buy the mansion will be deducted from your annual [-] francs." Grandet suddenly put forward a condition to Eugenie after Madame Taicourt was out of sight.

Eugenie resolutely withdrew her little affection for Grandet just now, and there was no smile on her face anymore: "You mean that all the mansions bought back have my name written on them?" I still have to pay the capital, so what am I working hard for?

Grandet knew that the shrewd daughter would not be fooled so easily, but she was still very angry at Eugenie's rudeness: "Miss, you won't take the [-] francs and go to the ball in Paris, will you? "

"The first year, it's just the first year." Eugenie felt that she was reassuring Grandet, but Grandet felt that he had been hurt ten thousand points, and refused to say a word to her again.

Nanon later told Eugenie secretly that from that day on, the master would stay in his treasury for a long time every night, and wanted to take back the key to the food store: "But I told the master that if he took back the key, the lady would let Gao Novaye sent something from the manor."

Eugenie didn't care about Nanon's small thoughts: "Yes, I also hope to eat the fresh eggs sent by Mr. Cornoille."

Nanon was very proud: "Then can I go to Paris with the lady?"

Eugenie was surprised: "Now is not the time to go to Paris."

Now the person Nanon admires the most has changed from Grandet to Eugenie, and she said very firmly: "As long as the lady wants to go, she will succeed. In fact, the husband has already been persuaded. Two days ago, he asked me ..." Nanon took it in time, even though Grandet was no longer the one she admired the most, she still refused to reveal the secret of his financial transactions.