[Pride and Prejudice] Lady Makes Money

Manli was silent.

She didn't know how to answer Elizabeth's words.

From a rational point of view, she felt that she could find a hundred examples to tell her that love is too illusory and unreliable.

Comes fast, goes fast, and disappears without a trace.

However, Elizabeth's last sentence echoed repeatedly in her ears: "You would rather choose someone who is well-matched but not in love, than Mr. Jean, who is of a higher family background but deeply Someone who loves you?"

This shook her up a bit.

Manli didn't know if it was right to choose someone with the right family?

But she knows, let her live with a person without any feelings every day, sit and sleep together, even sleep together...

She took a deep breath and closed her eyes forcefully.

I drove out all the words "fuck" that filled my mind in an instant.

She knew that she couldn't do it.

"It's a big deal that I won't get married in the future." She said a little angry.

"Ha!" Elizabeth raised her head and laughed, and unabashedly gave Manli a big roll of her eyes.

"Do you really think being single is easier than being married?"

"When you get married, you have all kinds of worries, and you wish to take all the difficulties of your life into account. But why don't you think about the troubles of being single?"

"Not to mention, a celibate, rich, and powerless woman, living alone in one place, you tell me, how to ensure safety? Also, what about getting old? Can't walk? Do you really think there is Money can have everything?! Manli, I never knew you were so naive before! Come on, tell me first, how can a single woman with money but no power keep her money?!"

Manli was a little silly.

She suddenly realized that she hadn't really thought about what the second sister said before.

Yes, not to mention the period when women have no status and human rights at this time, even in later generations, rich single old ladies, especially after losing the ability to live, will become a piece of fat in the eyes of outsiders .

But at that time, it was still a society ruled by law, and people still had some constraints before doing anything, but what about here?

Seeing Manli's sluggish expression, Elizabeth suddenly realized that the celibacy mentioned by the third sister was not just for fun, she might be planning to come for real——

Immediately also moved really angry.

She was so angry that her chest heaved, and she reached out and poked Manli's forehead vigorously: "You are really stupid in reading! I will never say that you are smart, in some respects, you are just stupid! "

"Think about it carefully! If you can't figure it out, you can also write to Jane and ask Jane. Don't you always listen to her? Don't say that I, the second sister, bully you, go ask your good elder sister, see Will she also scold you so much!"

The more Elizabeth thought about it, the more afraid she became, for fear that if this guy really got into a dead end.

In the past, people called Man Li a nerd, but in fact, it was not all derogatory.

This girl was really dumbfounded after getting into the horns, she didn't think it through herself, and she couldn't listen to anyone who said it.

Thinking of this, Elizabeth reached out to knock Manli on the head again, trying to wake her up, but Manli who finally came to her senses dodged and hid behind her.

"It hurts! You have to beat yourself. Hurry up, hurry up! I don't want to see you at all now. Just come back and hit me, and see if I don't complain to my mother!"

Manli rubbed her head and spoke angrily.

As he spoke, he pushed Elizabeth forcefully out of the door, and quickly closed the door from the inside.

The room finally became quiet.

But Manli's mind was in a mess.

Elizabeth's words shattered the last retreat she had planned before into pieces.

She was suddenly a little at a loss.

Manli realized that there was indeed a problem with her previous plan, and she might have to think again.

Sitting quietly by the bed for a long time.

Manli's mind didn't stop for a moment.

She felt that she had thought a lot, but she didn't seem to think about anything. She only felt that her head was getting heavier and heavier, and she could no longer understand clearly.

……

After a long time, sitting until her whole body seemed to be frozen, Man Li finally stood up from the bed and moved her body.

Forget it, I don't want to.

There must be a way to the front of the mountain.

What's more, I just turned eighteen this year, and it's still too early to get married!

Jane and Elizabeth aren't married yet, so what are you doing thinking about this?

Perhaps the ostrich spirit played a role again, and finally Manli's mood improved a bit.

She got up early the next day.

As soon as you go downstairs, you can smell the strong smell of soy milk coming from the direction of the restaurant.

She couldn't help but took a deep breath, very intoxicated.

It's been almost two months since I left home, and Manli hasn't drank soy milk or eaten fried dough sticks for two full months, let alone smelling it, she really misses it.

She quickened her pace, and sure enough, as soon as she entered the dining room, she saw a table full of various breakfasts.

Soybean milk, deep-fried dough sticks, egg pancakes, pickled cucumbers, white rice porridge...everything is Manli's favorite, and she gulps down her saliva involuntarily.

"Third Sister, Martha and I made these together. Try it, have my skills improved?"

Seeing her going downstairs, Kitty ran over erratically, showing off in various ways.

Manli looked at this childlike fourth sister who was only one year younger than herself, but seemed to never grow up, and pampered her on the forehead: "You did a great job, better than me!"

After finishing speaking, he looked her up and down again, and said, "Kitty, you've grown again! Don't wear this skirt anymore. Go to my room later, and I'll get you a new one."

Before my aunt left, she packed a suitcase full of new dresses, not only her own size, but also a few sisters' dresses.

Hearing that there was a new dress, Lydia's eyes lit up next to her.

She also ran over in a hurry, pulled the clothes on her chest with her hands, and looked at Manli expectantly: "Third sister, I embroidered this, can you see if it looks good?"

Manli couldn't help laughing.

She took a look at her little sister's figure that definitely didn't match her age, especially the cluster of delicate yellow flowers at the rough place, nodded heavily, and praised: "It's beautiful!"

Then I reached out and pinched Lydia's small face: "You are indispensable. My aunt brought you all beautiful dresses and skirts, but I just haven't had time to tidy them up yet."

My sister's small thoughts were easily punctured by her sister, and Lydia laughed along with embarrassment.

As Mr. Gardiner had to return to London in the afternoon, he and Mr. Bennet went to Newgrange early in the morning.

There were only a few women in the family at the dinner table, and without any scruples, the breakfast was extremely lively.

After eating, she distributed gifts to the three sisters, and finally got rid of their siege, Manli was ready to go to Alang's house.

I don't know when he will return to China, and Manli dare not delay for a day based on the principle of rushing to the country sooner rather than later.

She told the coachman to prepare the carriage first, and then went upstairs to pack the presents to be brought to Alan.

What she didn't expect was that when she went downstairs with the gift, she saw Jean standing in the hall waiting for her.

Xu Shi saw her doubts, and before Manli could speak, Gene said directly: "I'll take you to Alan's place."

"No need to send, I have already prepared the carriage."

Although I hadn't seen her for a few days, after talking with her father and Elizabeth last night, Manli was still a little shy when she saw Jean again.

She even noticed that she was avoiding his gaze unconsciously.

But Gene obviously didn't notice.

He refused with a serious face: "No, you can't go alone."

Manli knew that he was afraid that he would not be safe on the road, and he had said so before.

So he patiently explained: "You don't have to worry, it's morning, and it's still far from dark! Besides, my driver is strong..."

"No, I'll see you off myself. No matter what the reason, I can't let you go on the road alone. And..."

He glanced at Manli, and added indifferently: "Alang's family still has a bunch of outsiders, you are a girl, I don't feel at ease if you don't follow me."

"..."

Manli pursed her lips unwillingly, but didn't know what to say.

Father and uncle went to Newgrange, and there was really no suitable man in the family to follow.

If, as Jean said, many strange men came to Alang's house, it would be really inappropriate for a girl to go by herself.

But isn't he also a foreigner?

How could he stand beside him so confidently and act like a guardian?

But no matter how much she complained in her heart, Manli obediently followed Gene and got into the carriage.

It's not like she hasn't learned how domineering this person is when he recognizes one thing.

Rather than being pushed away by him after refusing, it is better to be obedient.

Besides, whether she admits it or not, Manli knows in her heart that she still feels more at ease when she is with this person.

It's a long road to Lan Bai County.

After getting in the car, Gene was still the same as before, asking her if she wanted to sleep for a while?

This time Manli shook her head and refused.

It was only past nine o'clock in the morning, so how could there be so much sleepiness?

But today, Gene looked so serious that Manli had to tense up.

The two of them just sat in the car, as quiet as a chicken, feeling a little weird.

After thinking about it, Manli took the initiative to break the silence.

"Mr. Jean, I would like to ask, when do you plan to open a tofu shop in London?"

Gene glanced at her, but said nothing.

Manli shook her hand and explained: "Don't think too much, I didn't mean to inquire about anything. I was thinking, if necessary, see if there is anything I can help. After all, it is about making tofu , I know better."

"I didn't think much about it." Gene shook his head, his tone a bit sullen.

"But I have no intention of opening it for the time being."

"Why?" Manli was a little puzzled.

Knowing that it is a promising business, I have made so much effort for cooperation.

After really getting it, just give up like this?

Doesn't this value the fruits of other people's labor too much? !

Thinking of this, Manli couldn't help feeling a little angry.

"I don't understand, and no one can help me." Gene seemed to feel her unhappiness, and explained a sentence bluntly.

Manli thought for a while, and patiently explained to him: "Mr. Jean, I don't know if you have read the plans I gave you before? I think you misunderstood a little?"

"In fact, you don't need to understand such things as building a tofu shop. You just need to give the recipe to a trustworthy person who knows how to cook. I wrote it very clearly, and he will be able to understand it. As for development... ...You can also hand it over to your cronies, and you don't need to worry about it."

Manli felt that she was really earnest.

If it wasn't for her uncle insisting on adding tofu to the menu, and she was unwilling to lose her bottom line, Manli felt that she might not be able to maintain her good temper.

"If you don't have a close friend, besides you, I don't know anyone else who can be called a good cook."

Gene lowered his eyes and said slowly.

His long eyelashes completely blocked his eyes, making it impossible to see what was going on in his heart.

"...Forget it, do whatever you want."

Manli choked on Gene.

My heart was inexplicably flustered.

She was afraid that she would continue to ask, and that person would say something that she couldn't explain, so she simply waved at him pretending to be angry, then turned her face to the window, and ignored him.

But Jin didn't intend to let her go.

"I wanted to cooperate at the beginning, but it wasn't really because of Fang Zi." He continued.

Man Li was stunned for a moment, but she still couldn't hold back, and turned her head to look at him in puzzlement.

"It's for the person who holds the prescription."

Gene raised his eyes and looked deeply into Manli's eyes: "I thought that if we had this relationship of cooperation, we would be able to see you often more legitimately."

Manli's face turned red little by little.