[Pride and Prejudice] Lady Makes Money

Mr. Gardiner couldn't help but think again of what he had heard from his brother-in-law.

The brother-in-law once told him that he didn't want to marry his daughters too far away from home, and hoped that they would all marry nearby, under his nose.

First, I can take care of him while he is still in good health.

Besides, the brother-in-law also thought that if one day he walked ahead of his sister, the married daughters could also help their mother a little bit.

The brother-in-law also said that he did not want his daughters to marry those noble sons at all.

It looks beautiful, but in fact, even if she is bullied, there is no mother's family who can stand out, and she has to endure all the suffering.

He would rather not have this kind of scenery, and hope that his daughters can live comfortably and at ease.

After hearing this, Mr. Gardiner was deeply impressed.

In fact, this should be the same thought of every father who loves his daughter.

He judged others by himself, when he thought of the day when his daughter would get married in the future, he felt that what his brother-in-law said was very, very right!

But now—Mr. Gardiner suddenly had a different idea.

The more he got in touch with Manli, the more he felt that it would be a waste of material to keep this child in such a small place as Hertfordshire.

Her ingenuity is only used in a small manor, used in husband and child...

Mr. Gardiner felt that he didn't dare to think deeply, and he couldn't help but feel distressed when he thought about it!

But today, after receiving the visiting letters from Gentleman and Mr. Bingley, his feeling is even deeper!

Yes gold always shines, no matter where you put it.

That brilliance cannot be concealed at will.

In the past, Mr. Gardiner didn't feel much when he heard that Manli had sold the recipe of tofu to the young son of the Campbell family.

It is a normal transaction to exchange a prescription for a house.

But—if it's just an ordinary transaction, such aristocrats, after knowing that the two nieces are coming, will they come to visit in person as soon as possible?

how can that be? !

They must have seen that their niece is different!

Thinking of this, Mr. Gardiner felt quite honored.

It was beyond Manli's expectation that her uncle could make up so many things in an instant.

When she returned to the bedroom with the visiting letter, she still had a headache.

Even if she thinks she is still cheerful and informal.But not long after rejecting the other's love, she still felt a little embarrassed when they met again.

"What are you thinking? Keep a straight face?"

Seeing her troubled appearance, Jane couldn't help asking curiously.

Seeing the eldest sister, Manli's eyes lit up!

Worrying alone is worse than worrying together... Haha, the person who will come tomorrow has his unreliable future brother-in-law?

Thinking of this, Manli gloated and let Jane put the visiting letter in her hand!

Sure enough, just looking at the name, the expression on Jane's face froze.

But she reacted quickly and returned to normal immediately.

"That's just right. Didn't we have a gift for Mrs. Horst? Just let them take it back, and we don't have to rush to make another trip."

Jane said in her usual calm tone.

Manli pursed her lips and didn't ask her sister what she was thinking after seeing this thing.

.

As an elder sister of mine, when she doesn't want to say anything, she will immediately turn into a gourd. It's not easy to get something out of it.

She is too lazy to bother.

Besides, when those two people come tomorrow, don't they know everything?

In the letter of visit, the two gentlemen made an appointment to visit at ten o'clock in the morning, but before 09:30, Mr. Gardiner was fully dressed and was waiting eagerly in the living room.

He couldn't help being nervous.

He has lived for nearly 40 years, and this is the first time a nobleman has visited his home.

Even if he pretended to be calm, Mr. Gardiner had to admit that he was so excited that he didn't sleep well last night and woke up before six o'clock in the morning.

I don't know how many times I just forced my wife to check the cleaning situation.

But contrary to his situation, his two nieces showed no excitement at all.The two older girls didn't go downstairs until almost nine o'clock, and they even called it that the bed at Uncle's house was so good that they couldn't even wake up.

Mr. Gardiner was so angry that his beard turned up, but he had nothing to do with those two girls.

By the time the two of them finished their breakfast, went upstairs, changed their clothes and came down again, the carriage of the two gentlemen had already arrived at the door of the house.

Gene and Bingley come to visit as scheduled.

When the two of them faced the Gardiners, they were modest and polite, and they didn't feel arrogance at all because of their noble status.

He even gave a senior salute in front of Mr. Gardiner, which flattered him very much.

After exchanging pleasantries, the group came to the living room.After sitting down and chatting for a while, Bingley bowed his body, and said to Jane expectantly: "Miss Bennet, you mentioned a few travel notes in the last chat, which are very interesting. After I came back, I I found it and read it, and I have a lot of feelings. I don’t know if there is a chance to chat with you alone? I think we should have a common language about those books.”

What he said made all the people present shut up immediately.

Each face has a different expression.

Manli almost didn't hold back, and laughed outright.

This future brother-in-law... well, shameless!

And about those books that share a common language with my eldest sister——

You just said clearly that you came here this time to court your eldest sister face to face!

Treat everyone else as fools?

However, she looked at Mr. Bingley again, seeing his expectant expression looking at the eldest sister, and suddenly felt that he was a little pitiful.

As for her elder sister, the shy and embarrassing expression on her face made Manli feel that she didn't dislike this man at all.

Seeing that Jane didn't say anything for a long time, the scene was about to fall into embarrassment, so Manli had no choice but to bite the bullet and save the situation: "Sister, I remember that there are several good travel books in my uncle's study, or you can take Mr. Bingley over there to have a look." ?”

Only then did Mr. Gardiner come to his senses, he quickly said yes, and stood up and led the two of them over.

Because my aunt didn't want to accompany these two distinguished guests, she always felt uncomfortable, and she found a reason to leave when she led them into the living room.

So after those three people left, only Mary and Gene were left in the living room.

"Miss Manli, you weren't there when I went to the house to say goodbye that day." Gene picked up his teacup and took a sip before he said slowly.

"Well, I went to New Manor that day, so I didn't make it in time to see you off. It's really a pity." Manli nodded perfunctorily.

Gene looked up at her: "But I didn't see any regret on your face. I thought you should have felt very lucky to avoid that embarrassment."

Manli: "..."

Seeing the rare embarrassment in her expression, Gene suddenly smiled.

"I thought that only I, who failed in courtship, would feel ashamed because of embarrassment. It turns out that Miss Manli also felt embarrassed because of it."

He said mockingly.

Manli's face was a little hot.

She opened her mouth to say something, but Jin suddenly stood up, put his hands on his chest and bowed to her. Manli was so frightened that she stood up from her chair and forgot to return the bow. He stared at the man across from him in bewilderment.

For a moment, I couldn't figure out what the purpose of his series of operations was.

"During this time, I've been thinking about what you said to me that day, and then I realized that I was really wrong." Gene looked at Manli with a sincere tone.

"You're right. I am self-righteous and self-righteous. Rejection is the price I should pay."

"But, Miss Manly, may I make a request? For the sake of our former friends?"

"What request?"

Manli didn't expect that Gene would put his posture down so low, she was a little bewitched by him for a while, and asked stupidly.

"Can we...be friends again?" Gene said tentatively, with a hint of uneasiness in his voice.

How did this make Manli refuse?

"Of course, we were friends." She had to say.

A satisfied smile instantly overflowed on Jin's face.

He immediately stood up straight, feeling much more energetic than before: "That's really great. This is the best news I've gotten these days!"

His smile is sincere, and the words he speaks can make people feel that every word comes from the heart.

Manli had never disliked Gene, and she did not want to get in touch with him because she did not want to have further feelings with him.

But now that people have made it clear that the previous things have become a thing of the past, why should I not get past it?

Anyway, I have also passed through later generations, so I still have to have this level of thought!

Manli comforted herself in this way, and her tense nerves gradually relaxed.

Sure enough, the atmosphere between the two of them became much more relaxed after returning to their status as friends.

Gene told Manli a lot of things about London, basic necessities of life, food, housing, transportation, beautiful scenery and interesting stories. Manli, who was a little disappointed in this place, gradually became interested in it.

She couldn't help but tell Mr. Jean the experience of the three of them in the restaurant yesterday as a joke.

Hearing that they were in pain for five pounds, Gene didn't mean to joke at all, but nodded empathetically.

"Yes, there are some restaurants here that are really expensive and taste bad, but not all of them. There are also some very good restaurants, the food tastes good, and the price is not very expensive. I will do it when the two ladies have almost rested some other day. Dong, Miss Manli and Miss Jane must appreciate it."

"Okay!"

Manli smiled and nodded: "That's really great. I'm not afraid of your jokes if I say it. This trip to London is just to broaden my horizons. I am looking forward to having the opportunity to see more Woolen cloth!"

Jin, who had regained his status as a friend, made Manli feel much more cordial.

She feels that as long as the degree of communication between friends is well controlled, there is no need to blindly alienate them.

What's more, with Mr. Jean's conditions and personality, as long as he refuses, it is impossible to stalk her and chase her.

Since they are friends, it is normal to communicate appropriately.

What's more, his proposal really tickled the most itchy place in Manli's heart.