Eugenie with money [Grandet]

But the new partner of Weir's law firm is still wearing the yellowed white shirt with obvious traces of Saumer, and the collar of the tuxedo is no longer stiff, and it is as soft and vague as the owner's personality.After coming to Paris for a few days, Mr. de Bonfon has bought a cane, but the head of the cane is not golden, and it is more like firewood brought from Saumur in his hand, which does not give him the air he wants .

"Hello, Mr. Baron," Mr. Pengfeng's voice trembled slightly, and he found that although the baron banker smiled enthusiastically, there was a majesty in him.

In Saumur, only Grandet has such a majesty, which is the majesty of money.

Grassin handed Eugenie's power of attorney to Nucingen, with an uncontrollable pride on his face: "Miss Eugenie entrusted me to get her 100 million francs." See your own commission beckoning.

Even though it had been agreed three days ago, Nucingen still used his banker's prudence to verify Eugenie's seal carefully before calling a manager and asking him to prepare cash.

Taking advantage of this time, Nucingen had already chatted with Grassand: "Does Miss Eugenie want to act immediately?" In order to show that he is also an insider, he asked with confidence.

Grassang and Te Pengfeng both looked blank, and it was Grassan who answered: "What action?"

Now it was Nucingen's turn to be surprised: "Why, Miss Eugenie asked you to withdraw the cash, but didn't tell you what the cash is for?" Could it be that the lady took 100 million just to take it home and count it for fun?

Grassan answered this question very honestly: "Miss Eugenie only asked me to deposit the money in my bank after I got it. She didn't say when or how to use it."

Te Pengfeng, who didn't say a word, nodded, indicating that he also knew about this matter.

A feeling of being cheated flooded Nucingen's heart.Although he hadn't made up his mind on how much money he would mobilize to follow Eugenie's investment, he was not ready for Eugenie to abandon Nucingen Bank completely and invest alone.

"This can't be done!" Nucingen was as angry as a betrayed husband: "Miss Eugenie can't treat me like this."

"But sir," Te Pontfeng took out the contract signed by Eugenie and Nucingen from nowhere: "According to the agreement between you and Miss Eugenie, she has the right to control funds not exceeding 600 million francs per year." , as long as it can be returned within a fiscal year, there is no need to report the use of the funds to the Nucingen Bank.”

This is what Te Pengfeng followed to the Nucingen Bank.

Nucingen sank down on the office chair, and asked Grassan weakly, "I want to visit Mademoiselle Eugenie at night. I wonder if she has time?"

It was still Te Bonfon who answered him: "Miss Eugenie will go to the Paris Opera House to watch a performance in the evening, and I have the honor to accompany her there."

Mr. Teppongfeng, who had been despised by the banker just now because of the trill in his voice, suddenly became taller in the eyes of the banker. He stood up and asked in a flattering tone: "Then can I ask you to tell Eugenie Miss, after the first act, will I bring my wife to visit her?"

Te Bonfon was not dazzled by the sudden compliment, and he replied impeccably: "Please believe the baron, it is my honor to bring you a message. But it is not whether Miss Eugenie has time to receive you. I can control it."

Nuqingen expressed his gratitude to Te Pengfeng, talked kindly all the way, and sent the two to the gate of the bank. After watching the two get into Grassang's carriage, he withdrew his smile and decided to leave work early and go home. , so that Annette would have more time to prepare for the evening show.

Eugenie didn't dress up in fancy dress, but the clothes and jewelry she wore were too ostentatious for a person who was used to the frugal style of the Grandet family.

In order to curry favor with Eugenie, Te Pengfeng resisted the dissatisfaction in his heart, and praised Eugenie's beauty against his will.It's better not to say earthy compliments to such a fine person as Mrs. Taigu.

However, Nanon was very affectionate to Te Pompon, because he was the only person Nanon knew in Paris, and the other was of course the banker Grassin who came with him.

Sitting in Eugenie's two-wheeled carriage, Nanon still had some unreal feelings: "Miss, what kind of place is the Opera House, do people think it's unseemly to let a servant in?"

Eugenie felt no problem: "Trust me Nanon, you look more suitable for the Opera House than those ladies."

"Yes, Nanon, don't worry. The lady has her own box at the Paris Opera House, and she can invite anyone to enter." After Mrs. Taigou knew that Nanon would not live in Paris for a long time, her attitude towards her was much better. .

Nanon was not comforted, and once again straightened her back, inspecting the lives of the people of Paris with her ferocious expression.She kept her mouth shut all the way, until the car approached the opera house, and two young horses followed Eugenie's beautiful two-wheeled carriage not too far or too close.

"Miss, those two people have been following, do they have malicious intentions?" Nanon looked back and found that they were all fashionable young people dressed like Charles in the past, and asked with some doubts.

Eugenie also found out that the people following were Alphonse and Bono, so she waved to them, and then comforted Nanon: "No, the one riding the pure black horse is Viscount Alphonse, he is his cousin. A friend who once helped my cousin deal with affairs in Paris during his most difficult time."

"Another Monsieur Bono, who works for a newspaper. He is the most well-informed person in Paris." Eugenie thought that if she had a chance tonight, she could talk to Bono and start a public debt speculation plan. .

Mrs. Taigou smiled: "Nanon, you should understand that Mr. Grandet's affection for Mr. Bono is much higher than that of Miss's cousin."

Who is Eugenie's cousin? Nanon should have heard Grandet mention it. Now she finally has a second expression on her face, which is to turn the corners of her mouth to both sides: "Miss doesn't have any cousins." , Those people are only interested in the young lady's money."

Honest people always speak the truth in a serious manner, even if the truth makes people laugh.Eugenie couldn't help laughing out loud, and she refused to restrain herself after being glanced at by Mrs. Taigou: "You are right, they all know that I am rich, don't you find out?"

Nanon nodded expressionlessly again: "Those are all the money of the husband. It is not easy for the husband to pay for the dowry money for you."

"I don't need my father to pay the dowry money for the time being." Eugenie told the truth calmly, but Nanon didn't respond, thinking that Eugenie was still thinking about Charles.Mrs. Taigu disagreed: "Even if Mr. Bono and Viscount Laskarga are not suitable, but Viscount Alphonse..."

The two-wheeled carriage had already stopped, and Eugenie raised her hand to stop Mrs. Taigou's next words, because two of the youths she mentioned had already got off their horses, and they all came to the carriage courteously, asking for the first A greeting to Eugenie.

A smiling face must be returned, but an indiscriminate smiling face does not give anyone hope.Both Bono and Alphonse saw Eugenie's perfunctory smile, and they knew that they were not qualified to send her to the box, and they just wanted to get more of her attention during their short time together.

"Eugenie." A not-so-young voice sounded inappropriately, and both Bono and Alphonse looked at the person who made the voice.

Mr. De Pomfret didn't change his clothes, he was not used to riding a horse, and after being blown by the Parisian wind, standing under the pale light at the entrance of the theater, he looked even more dejected.The two young Parisians looked at each other, wondering how such a person dared to appear in front of Eugenie.

Just about to ask, the two found that Eugenie smiled more sincerely: "Mr. Judge, are you okay?"

Knowing that the two Parisian fashionable youths were watching him, Te Bonfon stretched out his arms reservedly so that Eugenie could hold him, and his slightly raised chin seemed to tell Bono and Alphonse that they should be sensible. quit.

It's a pity that when young people in Paris pursue the opposite sex, they would rather choose to fight with others than to retreat without a fight.Bono had already looked at Te Pomphon from head to toe, and thought that the so-called Mr. President was not enough to be his opponent, so he took a small step forward: "Miss Eugenie, I will visit you after the first act. you."

Eugenie shook her head regretfully: "Sorry, the Baron and Madame Nucingen have already made an appointment."

"Then for the second act, any waiting is worth it to get close to the beautiful flowers." Bono insisted.

Eugenie intended to have a chat with him, but she nodded after thinking about it, and walked into the opera house with Te Pengfeng on her arm.

Bono took out his pocket watch, looked at the time, and then asked Alphonse: "Have you heard of this so-called Mr. President? Could it be that the Paris Tribunal has changed, why didn't I know?"

Alphonse also couldn't figure out the origin of Mr. President, guessed: "I haven't heard of it. Maybe it's from a junior court in another province. He came to Paris to visit relatives or do business."

"It must be so, I think he is the chief judge of the Saumur Junior Cutting Institute." Bono believed that Alphonse's guess was valid: "How can Miss Eugenie associate with such a person, that person is over 30 years old at first sight Yes. Have you seen his cravat, I bet he hasn't washed it since he used it, and his cane doesn't even have a gold tip in it."

Alphonse just listened in silence, more calmly than the average young Parisian.Even if he was as interested in Eugenie's wealth, he showed less urgency than Bono.

"Aren't you going to visit Mademoiselle Eugenie after the second act is over? Just ask if you want to know." Alphonse smiled briefly: "Miss Eugenie can be her own master, right? ?”

Bono also laughed, and he was determined to win: "Who knows. Shhh, isn't that the Baroness Nucingen? It's strange, how could Nucingen accompany her to the opera house? Shouldn't he be with Malvina at this time?" Together……"