[Pride and Prejudice] Lady Makes Money

Manli couldn't help but laughed along with her.

But I decided in my heart that I should have a good chat with my eldest sister when I find time.

It is right to be cautious, but it should not be too entangled.

If you miss a good marriage because of this, the loss outweighs the gain.

Sophia was in a hurry to find Manli because she wanted the recipe for panna cotta.

She pulled Manli and said pleadingly: "Good Manli, I know it's really wrong to ask you for a prescription like this, but you can give it to me. You don't know, Howard has been obsessed with it since he came back, and he wants it every day. He said it several times. He asked Jean to eat chili for a competition yesterday, saying that he would become addicted once he ate it, and he couldn’t quit.”

When Sophia said this, she even tugged at her curly hair hanging down to her chest in frustration. It could be seen that she was really distressed.

"His health is not good, but it's so delicious...I'm afraid that he will get sick after eating that food!"

Too sick to eat, at most, the chrysanthemum will be a little painful.

Manli said quietly in her heart.

Of course, as a lady, she would not say such words.

"It's not a big deal. It's very simple. I'll write you the prescription later." She patted Sophia's hand reassuringly.

After thinking about it, I added another sentence: "It's just that if you want to make milk jelly, you must use an ingredient, which is not sold in general places. I will write another note, and you will ask the servant to go to my uncle's shop later. Let him find it for you."

Sophia quickly thanked her, but couldn't help but cast a deep look at Manli.

Manly's uncle's family were businessmen, as they had always known.

For this reason, the mother also specially asked someone to investigate the character of the family.

Under normal circumstances, if there is such a relative in the family, they will somewhat avoid suspicion and will not bring it up easily.

Not so with Manly.

She didn't seem to feel any embarrassment at all. When talking about her uncle's family, she was always so calm.

Sophia couldn't help but think of the situation when her mother came back after inquiring.

According to the housekeeper, that family has a very good reputation around them. Although they are businessmen, they have a very dignified character, without the bad habits of philistines and good calculations that are common among businessmen.

On the contrary, they are very kind and treat people with great simplicity.

Especially recently, because of the opening of the fast food restaurant, even the street children around have a place to go, and earn a bowl of hot soup and rice by running errands for them and delivering goods.

This year, London was closed by heavy snow, and many houses in the villages outside the city were crushed by the heavy snow, which injured many people.

In previous years, those homeless thieves, vagabonds, and beggars would die.

But this year, especially in the inner city, almost no one died.

The housekeeper said that in addition to providing job opportunities to those young people, even if the elderly and disabled people who are unable to work ask for it, they will also give a bowl of hot soup for free.

This bowl of soup has saved many people.

It was precisely because of the steward's words that the mother was greatly moved, and felt that people who could have such kind thoughts in their hearts were worthy of respect regardless of their status.

And with such a natal family, Manli and her family's character is not bad at all.

So not only did he happily agree to the marriage between Jin and Manli, but he also said a lot of good things for her in front of his father.

Otherwise, my father would not have specially sent my elder brother to recognize this relative.

And Sophia knew more than her mother.

She once heard from Jane that the reason why Mr. Gardiner's family thought of using homeless people to deliver goods was Mary's idea.

Thinking of this, she had a much better impression of this sister-in-law who hadn't entered yet.

She held Manli's hand instead, and sincerely thanked: "Manli, you are so kind! If there is anything we can help in the future, just speak up!"

After hearing this, Manli pursed her lips and smiled.

She knew that Sophia's words did not represent only herself, but also Howard's promise.

But, she wasn't ready to accept it.

A panna cotta recipe is just too expensive to afford in exchange for such a promise.

Seeing that she didn't answer, Sophia naturally understood her thoughts, and couldn't help being even more moved.

She suddenly remembered something, and her eyes lit up.

She suddenly grabbed Manli's hand that she hadn't had time to withdraw, and proposed with a look of expectation: "Why don't we open a restaurant together? Just sell hot pot, and the dishes that we ate that day! Of course, there is also panna cotta."

Manli froze for a moment.

Subconsciously glanced at the second sister who was sitting next to them, smiling and silent as they talked, without interrupting.

From Elizabeth's face, she also saw consternation.

Manli wanted to open a hot pot restaurant.

But the partner she wanted was still her uncle's family.

Everyone who cooperates has experience, and she can trust the character of that family.

Even Manli had already started to make a promotional plan, thinking that after a few days the snow would melt again, and then she would find someone to go to London and invite her uncle over to have a chat.

Now, what is Sophia up to?

Seeing that Manli didn't answer, Sophia also knew that her proposal was too reckless.

But once this idea popped up, the more she thought about it, the more she felt it was wonderful!

She doesn't want to miss one bit.

She shook Manli's hand and explained sincerely: "I know you definitely want to continue working with your uncle. And I've heard people say that Mr. Gardiner's family is very good-natured and they are good partners. Object. But Manli, don’t you want to make this hot pot restaurant bigger and more advanced?”

Manli immediately understood what Sophia meant.

This idea actually coincides with her.

Hot pot restaurants are different from fast food restaurants. People who can't follow the people-friendly route and can afford hot pot are definitely not ordinary civilians.

So, either don't do it, or you have to take the high-end route.

Seeing the thoughtful expression on Manli's face, Sophia knew that she understood, and immediately became happy.

"Our family has a lot of bunks in the city, you can choose whichever you want. It's not just me, and Gene's stores are no less than ours, but he doesn't say anything."

Speaking of this, Sophia snorted through her nose, as if she was a little speechless about her brother's cunning.

"The storefront, the manpower, we will provide all these, and you will be responsible for training the cooks. Do you think it will work?"

Speaking of this, she seemed to be afraid that Manli would disagree, bit her lip, and suddenly blushed.

Then he broke the boat and said: "If you want to do business with nobles, it is more appropriate for us to come forward."

After speaking, his face turned even redder.

Sophia probably felt that what she said was like talking about Mr. Gardiner's family behind their backs, and her eyes were full of apology.

However, as a former social person, Man Li, who had opened a shop at home and experienced all kinds of human relationships, never thought that there was anything wrong with what she said.

It is a fact that the status of the uncle's family is low.

Although Manli believed that her family would never despise her uncle and the others because of this, but as Sophia said, the best way to do business with the upper class is naturally to cooperate with the upper class.

As the saying goes, snakes have their way, and rats have their way. There is no one who is better than the other, but there must be who is more suitable than the other.

Now that she had figured this out, Manli immediately made a decision.

She nodded decisively at Sophia: "Okay. You go back and discuss it with Mr. Howard to see who will be in charge of this matter and ask him to contact me. I will also make a plan for you as soon as possible Take a look first."

Sophia originally thought that she would have to explain a few more words, but she didn't expect Manli to agree so readily, and she was a little dazed for a while.

Also, she made this decision entirely on a whim, and the purpose was not to make money, but to have a store of her own, so that it would be more convenient to eat at any time.

After all, the couple couldn't take so long in a carriage to Herfordshire every time they wanted something to eat? !

Moreover, with his younger brother's wife-protecting madness that has not been fully displayed, it is estimated that he will refuse to accept him after two visits.

Will be afraid of tired his wife.

But Manli suddenly showed such a professional posture, which made Sophia a little confused.

She grew up in the duke's mansion, and she just moved from one mansion to another mansion when she got married. How does she know how to do business?

She looked around subconsciously, and saw the three men chatting not far away at a glance, and quickly reached out and pointed at them: "Who are you looking for in charge, you just give those planning documents to Gene That's fine. I'll let his brother-in-law talk to him directly."

Speaking of this, she sighed again: "This kind of thing must be done by those men? As women, we just need to move our mouths at critical times."

Manli: "..."

When a woman opens her mouth, does a man break his leg?

Sure enough, he has the skills to control his husband.

She silently praised Sophia in her heart.

Although the banquet this time was held at Jean's residence, it was obvious that the real guests were the Marquis Gavin and his wife.

After entering the door and greeting the two sisters, the Marchioness went to work on her own affairs, and did not show up until before the banquet.

There was also a sorry expression on his face, obviously feeling that the time was too hasty and the preparation was not enough.

As soon as they entered the banquet hall, both Manli and Elizabeth couldn't help being shocked.

This is really a feast for the rich.

From the decoration, to the furnishings, to the tableware, to the row of neatly dressed, obviously well-trained servants...

All the details clearly showed the low-key luxury of the rich and noble banquets.

Manli's first reaction was—these people, these things, even the food and decorations should have been specially transported from London in the past two days, right?

After all, Hertfordshire is a small place, among other things, suddenly there are so many servants, they will not be unaware of it in advance.

And when the banquet really started and the big dishes started to be served, Manli was even more surprised.