Eugenie with money [Grandet]

Even if Eugenie doesn't want to marry - she can't get over the hurdle in her heart - being stepped on by others and using her dignity to help others get into the position. Eugenie, who has never had the heart of the Virgin, has always relied only on her own Eugenie, who uses her strength to solve problems, has no sense of cooperation at all.

Not even Grandet who stayed in Saumur, let alone those ladies and ladies whom I just met for the first time and whose names I didn't even let myself remember.

Mrs. Taigou, who accompanied Eugenie to the banquet, wanted to speak, but found that Eugenie's eyes brightened up bit by bit following the lady's words. When she finished speaking, Eugenie's gray eyes had already Shines a light called battle:

"Madam, it's a great honor to receive such care from you when we meet for the first time." Eugenie's voice was unhurried, without the uneasiness of newcomers to the social scene, and no provincials in front of the natives of Paris. Common timidity, just stating the facts:

"Although my father and uncle are not very close, they are both adults and will be responsible for their own financial situation. But after hearing the news of my uncle's suicide, my father immediately asked the most powerful banker in Saumur De Grassan, to Paris to deal with the liquidation of my uncle's property."

"Even if my uncle committed suicide, his property is only liquidated, and no one or any court has declared him bankrupt." Eugenie continued word by word:

"So, in order to protect the interests of creditors, Madam should not come to such a conclusion by herself. I think this is not only respect for the deceased, but also respect for all uncle creditors! If Madam insists on her own way, I will represent the uncle who passed away unfortunately. , to sue you at the Civil Court, madam."

Is it true that my sister has never read a book? The French "Civil Code" was promulgated in 1814!

She wanted to use Guillaume Grandet to attack Eugenie's wife, but she never expected that Eugenie would not shy away from mentioning her uncle, let alone feel ashamed, and would sue herself if she disagreed with her.

This, this is not a routine in Paris at all. The poor lady looked at the host of the banquet in a daze, hoping that Countess de Longore could relieve herself.The people who heard their conversation were also talking about it, and Eugenie could hear that most of the people's speeches were full of contempt for Guillaume Grandet.

Attacking her wife, this is what he wanted to achieve.Eugenie's chin was unknowingly raised, and her height stood out among the petite ladies of Paris, and this lift of her chin made her look even more imposing.

Everyone suddenly felt that there was an invisible pressure in the living room, and this pressure came from the provincial girl who they had looked down upon and thought it would be demeaning to attend the banquet at the same time as her.

The girl's body stood so firmly, and she didn't flinch from everyone's gaze. There was a strange light in her gray eyes, as if she was the king in this living room, and everyone was under her gaze.

The lady who was stared at by her couldn't bear the pressure of her eyes, and took a step back unconsciously.Eugenie didn't let her go because of her retreat, but instead smiled contemptuously.

The smile was short, and it was withdrawn as soon as it was caught.Eugenie no longer just stared at the lady, but slowly looked around, seeing all the faces in her eyes, and as if no one saw them, her eyes returned to the lady , Waiting for the lady to have an attitude.

"Eugenie," Countess Longer couldn't stand it anymore. She was the host of the banquet and had to stand up at this moment: "Baroness Adolphus just cares about..."

She could not go on, because Eugenie's eyes were turned to her, and she felt the same pressure of Baroness Adolphus.Eugenie's raised chin did not drop, and her eyelids slightly lowered to look at the Countess of Longuell, making her think that she was not facing a provincial girl, but a princess or queen.

Eugenie laughed again, this time for a longer time.She also spoke, and with the appearance of a smile and the sound of her voice, the pressure in the living room was a little less, and many people quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

The hosts of the banquet, Countess Longer and Baroness Adolphus, were not included.Because Eugenie's words were really blunt, even a little domineering: "Countess, do you think my words should be more tactful, even when the Baroness Adolphus slanders my uncle with hearsay, I should keep silent?"

"But when you sent me the invitation card, you knew that my father did not ignore my uncle's financial situation, but invited the banker Mr. De Grassan to come to Paris early, and has been running around to clean up my uncle's property. , so as to protect the rights and interests of creditors.”

Baroness Adolphus, right? If you dare to use an uncle you haven’t met to go bankrupt to see other people’s jokes, then wait for his creditors to settle accounts with you——If Guillaume Grand If Taizhen is declared bankrupt, all his creditors will no longer get a franc except for the part obtained from the previous auction of Guillaume's property.

Earl Longer wanted to say that he didn't know, so he opened his mouth and swallowed:

The Grandet that everyone knows is just a rich man from the provinces without a title.After his daughter Eugenie came to Paris, she only attended the ball at the Baron de Nucingen's house. If you trust me, you shouldn't send her an invitation and invite her to a banquet where all nobles except herself, or nobles with status, can only attend the banquet.

Everyone has been invited, saying that they don't know much about Eugenie's life experience, or Guillaume Grandet's situation, will others believe it?

In fact, I still believe it.But the Countess of Longer didn't have the face to say it - many people present knew why she sent Eugenie an invitation, didn't it mean that she took a fancy to Eugenie's money and wanted her son to marry him? bag back?

But these words cannot be said directly in any case.

Therefore, the Countess de Longer could only maintain a polite smile on her face, and clarified to the Baroness Adolphine who was attacking Eugenie: "Eugenie is right, Mr. de Grassan came from Saumur. It's been almost two years since I came to Paris, don't you know that too?"

On the one hand, Countess Longer's eyes glanced contemptuously at the girl beside the baroness, and the coldness in her eyes was not removed because of the girl's pale face.

A girl who wants to improve her status by virtue of her appearance, can't even get a dowry of ten thousand francs in annual income, the Countess of Longer has the right to be proud.

Baroness Adolphus's face was very exciting, many people pretended not to care about their conversation, turned their heads to change the topic, and maintained the so-called social etiquette.The person involved, Eugenie, kept staring at her, refusing to relax at all.

Relaxed this time, next time I don't know how many people will come to her and say nothing, wouldn't it be good to scare everyone at once?How much time can you save in time?

The baroness Adolphus who was being stared at kept fanning the small fan in her hand. Eugenie wanted to remind her that it is already winter, so just hold the fan to pretend to be thirteen, and there is no need to actually fan it. What if I catch a cold?

Unable to bear her mocking eyes, Baroness Adolphus lowered her noble head: "Miss Grandet, I apologize for what I just said to you." He lowered his knees and made a bow-knee salute.

Eugenie smiled very generously, and when everyone saw her generous smile, she put it away: "I am also for the reputation of the Grandet family. I heard that the famous family in Paris is related to Saumur." The same, no one will be allowed to defile, please understand the Baroness."

The shitty Grandet family, Countess Longer cursed inwardly, they are just a bourgeois country bumpkin with some money, do you really think that as long as you have a name, you can be called a family?

Many people who heard Eugenie's words felt in their hearts the same as the Countess of Longer, that Eugenie really came from other provinces, and her speech was too reserved and unrefined.

Fortunately, Eugenie didn't hear their voices, otherwise she would have asked these people if they were out of their minds, and the opposite was a woman, did she have a beard?They are all women, and others take the lead in provoking her, so why should she be graceful!

Even if she didn't hear other people's voices, it was time for Eugenie to push Grandet into the public eye: "After all, before the new year, my father, Felix Grandet, will have an audience with the king, that is to say, in that He will come to Paris before, maybe he will run into you. He has a bad temper, and I am afraid that it will not be resolved by simply apologizing."

As soon as the thunder exploded, the whole living room was filled with whispers.The voice of Countess Longel, who was closest to Eugenie, trembled: "You said Grandet will be received by the king?"

Eugenie looked at Countess Longuell with a puzzled expression: "I heard that to be promoted to a baron, one needs to appear before the king. Am I wrong?"

"No, your news is correct." Countess Longer's smile was stiff, and Mrs. Taigou, who had been listening to everyone's conversation, had a calm face. She was concerned about the timing of Eugenie's release of the news of Grandet's arrival in Paris. I still admire it.

If one person explained it alone, it would definitely not achieve such an imaginative and shocking effect.

Eugenie refused to stay with Baroness Adolphus any longer, and insisted on going to Mrs. Taicourt—anyway, everyone had already positioned her as a provincial girl who was not familiar with Parisian social etiquette. Just take advantage of this convenience to make yourself more comfortable.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she sat down, Countess Longer invited everyone to move to the restaurant for dinner.Eugenie was about to take Mrs. Taigou's arm when a deep male voice sounded next to her ear: "Cousin, I wonder if I have the honor to take you to the restaurant?"