Eugenie with money [Grandet]

Eugenie answered Grandet's words with a look that I knew a long time ago, and now she spoke to Grandet very relaxedly: "Don't worry, Dad, I prepared these for you, how can I take your money Woolen cloth."

"Paris is a place where clothes are judged first and then people are judged. It is also a gold-selling cave that fears money. If you wear the clothes of rich people, others will treat you as if you are rich. Now everyone knows that I am rich. ,If you wear clothes in the provincial style, those people will doubt whether I can get the money I spend in Paris next year, and they will not tell me even if they have inside information."

Respect Luoshan first and then respect people, the more the aristocrats flaunt their loftiness, the more so.

Grandet's view of money was once again impacted, he asked Eugenie puzzledly: "If others know that we are rich, they will try their best to turn my gold into theirs, don't you worry? "

Eugenie called us when talking about money to Grandet, saying that the gold became his own, and she didn’t even complain about it. She just said: “If we only have ten or twenty thousand francs, they will jump on us and sell us gold. The latest clothes, the most collectible paintings and sculptures."

"But when we have 20 francs, what they sell to us are mansions in unknown streets and manors that are not produced in other provinces. When they think we have 200 million francs, they can only sell us the country and the country. news from country to country."

Seeing that Grandet didn't understand, Eugenie continued kindly: "The latest style of clothes is worthless after wearing them. Mansions and manors are most valuable when others want to sell them to us. But the country and The news between countries can be used in public bond transactions.”

Before others sell you something, they must know whether you have the strength to buy.Whether it is a horse or new clothes, it is a way for people to know your strength as soon as possible.

Grandet nodded thoughtfully: "These Parisians."

Eugenie agreed: "Indeed, they are so superficial. So, father, how much are you going to invest in the Nucingen Bank to teach these Parisians a lesson?"

Grandet did not answer the question of how much Eugenie planned to invest in the Bank of Nucingen until the king's decree of his appointment had been published in the latest issue of Le Journal de France.

Eugenie didn't ask any further questions. She took Grandet to watch the opera in her most luxurious box in the Opera House these days, invited him to eat steak at the top restaurant in Paris, and watched the horse race with him.

On the racetrack, Grandet saw Eugenie's unique vision. She bet on the winner once at an odds of 1 to [-], and the [-] francs invested turned into a winner in less than [-] minute. Ten thousand francs.

Grandet just watched quietly, he was not excited because of Eugenie's winning, nor did he complain that Eugenie had bet less just now, and should have bet tens of thousands of francs.Only when Mrs. Taigou got a thousand francs bonus for following bets, there was a gleam in her eyes.

I heard that when Eugenie, a young girl who had never been in contact with public debt, made 24 francs at once by using public debt, Grandet also had the same guess as Grassin, that is, Eugenie could make money on public debt. It was achieved with the guidance of Mrs. Taigu.

Grandet couldn't figure out why Madame Taicourt pointed Eugenie, but he kept observing.As the observation time lengthened, Grandet gradually came to a conclusion, that is, between Mrs. Taigou and Eugenie, Eugenie was obviously the dominant person.

This time the horse race was the same. Mrs. Teigou made the decision to follow the bet after hearing which horse Eugenie wanted to bet on. Before that, she had been talking with Eugenie about Laskarga. The interaction between Viscount Longer and Miss Adolphus, and the rumor that Baroness Adolphus personally won Viscount Laskarga for her daughter.

It was Eugenie herself who had the real idea.Mrs. Taigu is the one who follows and takes advantage.While trying on the clothes for the audience with the king tomorrow, Grandet further strengthened his knowledge:

In the large full-length mirror, the well-pressed black tuxedo is well-made.The white shirt collar stands neatly around the thick neck, helping to support the fat hanging from the round face.Under a button that was barely buttoned, a chubby belly protruded proudly, and the short legs wearing lambskin boots looked strong and powerful, and could smash the mirror in front of you with one kick.

Mrs. Taigou couldn't give any advice on these things, and she couldn't prepare them to make people feel ironic—only Eugenie, who had lived with her for a long time, could know her color preferences and understand her preferences better.The clothes on his body seemed to be expensive, but Grandet could wear them for ten years, and the average cost per year was not so unacceptable.

It can be seen from the wide priest hat.The shape is exactly the same as the original one, except that the material is more refined than the one I have worn for many years.

Therefore, among the group of nobles who were newly entrusted with the promotion order, Grandet behaved very generously. He did not stutter like he did when he was in Saumur.

It is said that during this meeting, the king was very interested in the dedication of the Baron Grandet from the other provinces. He even rewarded Grandet with a silver wine glass that he had used.

Before the newly promoted nobles such as Grandet left the palace, the news that Grandet was favored by the king and was about to enter the House of Nobles spread.The friends of Mrs. Taigou immediately came to Eugenie's house to congratulate her.

Grandet participated in the interview with Mrs. Teycourt's friends. These descendants of the family who had become loyal followers of the French King in the twelfth century showed courtesy to Grandet. The people he brings benefit to, always smile very sincerely.

Eugenie looked at Grandet amusedly, adhering to her usual practice. No matter what the nobles said, he refused to give a clear answer. All the questions ultimately came down to "who knows?" Can't help but think of a question: When he asked Mrs. Taigou to be his tutor, did Grandet use this method to trick Mrs. Taikou?

"I can't decide on this matter alone," Grandet was saying to the Countess de Seth: "When the child grows up, the father must always listen to her opinion, or wait until I discuss it with Eugenie. , I will give you an answer, madam."

This made Eugenie almost laugh when recalling the past, Mrs. Grandet was his shield in the past, is it her turn now?

But that's good too, the more Grandet values ​​himself, the more room he will have to play after he leaves Paris in the future.

Sure enough, all the people in the living room focused their eyes on Eugenie, which was exactly the same as the Crochet family and the Grassens family looked around Eugenie when they were in Saumur.Eugenie didn't feel uncomfortable with such gaze, but asked Grandet naturally: "What do you want to discuss with me, father?"

Grandet let people see the embarrassment on his face after being exposed, and then said to Eugenie: "The Countess of Seth wants to use your box, I think it is better for you to decide."

"Thank you for your consideration, Papa." Eugenie smiled like a flower. Although the girls have passed the most delicate age, this kind of calmness is not something that delicate girls can have: "It's just a box, Countess Seth. Whichever one you win, just send someone to tell you in advance, and I will just go to another opera house."

It was only then that everyone remembered that the girl in front of her with a calm and confident smile not only had boxes in the Royal Opera House, but also had the most luxurious boxes in the most famous theaters in Paris.

"Eugenie, you know that even if I go to see a performance, I will only go alone and only occupy a seat. If I can watch the play and discuss the plot with you and my friend, the Marchioness de Teygou, That is the best thing." The Countess de Seth was happy to hear Eugenie's response, with a very kind smile on her face.

Eugenie glanced at Mrs. Taigou, saw her nod, and smiled and asked the Countess of Seth to make an appointment with Mrs. Taigou. If she had time, she would also accompany the two ladies to the theater.

Now the discussion in the living room became louder, and several wives and ladies wanted to appear in Eugenie's box with Eugenie, so that people would know that they were on good terms with Eugenie.And those wives whose sons are not yet married look at Eugenie in the same way as Mrs. de Grassan, thinking how to let their sons pursue Eugenie, so as to surpass others and marry the rich only daughter back Home.

After the guests dispersed, even Grandet felt a little tired—Eugenie's mansion, now is not the time to choose guests, it can't be like Saumur's old house, only Crochet, who is beneficial to Grandet Only members of the family and the Grassan family can visit.

"These people can't bring any news." Grandet took a break before complaining to Eugenie. He felt that these people did not provide news when they came, and they had to waste coffee, snacks, and extra candles. It was a loss-making business.

Eugenie knew that this was his long-standing habit—all Grandet's wealth was accumulated bit by bit, not only for others, but also for himself, so she could only enlighten him: "Look at Dad, Among the guests tonight, Mr. Bono, who runs the newspaper, has been added, and the people who run the newspaper are close to various government departments, and they are the easiest to get inside information."

"The news he wants to know the most is whether he can marry you back home." Grandet said angrily, "He is not a nobleman yet."