[Pride and Prejudice] Lady Makes Money

Mr. Bennet once again stated with Mary that neither he nor their mother really minded her getting married before her two sisters.

And, when she's sure she's found a good home, she'll be happy.

He was very puzzled and asked Manli, what was the reason for her procrastination and reluctance to marry?

Mr. Bennet said to Manli: "Are you worried that I can't afford your dowry now? If it's because of this, you don't have to worry. The output of just one winter this year is enough to pay back your thousand Pounds of dowry. And I discussed it with your mother. When you get married, the tofu workshop will also have soy sauce and pickle workshops as dowry for you. In addition, you also have a bonus from opening a fast food restaurant with your uncle ...I think, let alone Hertfordshire, even including London, there may not be many girls who can have a richer dowry than yours."

Manli was a little confused by what her father said.

It never occurred to her that her parents had already made such a plan for her without her knowing.

Without even thinking about it, she refused, "This can't be done."

Whether it's the tofu workshop or the pickle workshop, including the chemical washing workshop that is now handed over to the second sister, Manli specially thought of it for the better development of the family.

These industries have just been on the track, how can they be divided?

If it was just for her own money and not seeking long-term development, Manli thought that there were countless ways, so why would she spend so much effort at the beginning?

But her refusal was heard in Mr. Bennet's ears, but was misunderstood.

Mr. Bennet explained to her patiently: "Don't think that we are just partial to you. In fact, you sisters have the same weight in the hearts of parents. We will leave the washing workshop to your second sister in the future, and We also made an agreement with your uncle that after the hot pot restaurant is established, we will share our share of dividends with Kitty. Lydia and Jane, I still need to discuss with them to see whether to open a clothing store for each of them. Or something else, depends on their own ideas."

Speaking of this, Mr. Bennet sighed: "These dowries are very generous, but as parents, we understand better than anyone else that these are not earned by our ability. It's yourselves."

He was silent for a while after speaking, and the expression on his face couldn't tell whether he was more disappointed or more relieved.

But soon, Mr. Bennet's expression became relieved.

He looked at his beloved third daughter, and smiled slightly: "Sometimes when you think about it, many of your previous statements are correct. Especially that sentence you have said many times, the proverb in Huaguo is called giving What kind of fish?"

"Teaching a man how to fish is worse than giving him a fish." Manli replied with a smile.

"Yes, it's this fish."

Mr. Bennet's expression was slightly embarrassed.

He coughed lightly and continued: "Actually, I am very clear now that these industries are at best a icing on the cake for you sisters, especially for you. And those who really become the foundation of your life are those who have learned the ability."

"So, Manli, you don't have to worry too much. Your sisters have the ability to survive now, and they still have to go on their own. How long can you help? When is the first time?" What? Now, you can let go."

In Manli's heart, she always thought that her father's thinking was a bit old-fashioned.But what she said today made her discover that her father knew her so well.

Even though he never said it before, Dad still knew that the reason why she kept silent and willing to marry was because she worried about the family.

Manli just felt warm in her heart, sour and sweet, but she didn't know what to say.

She calmed down, and then said half-jokingly to her father: "Why, you and mother are so eager to drive me away? I don't want to! I still have to wait for my little brother to grow up and discipline him myself!"

Mr. Bennet blushed when he said a word.

Adding a child at this age is actually a bit embarrassing for him, so he rarely mentions it on his own initiative.

Unexpectedly, his daughter said it directly to his face now.

He was so embarrassed that his beard turned up, and he stared hard at Manli: "How can you teach my child? Do you think your father is really old! Also, who said that it must be the younger brother, is it?" Sister, you don't like it?"

"Of course not. I like my brother and sister." Manli replied decisively without thinking.

Mr. Bennet looked better now.

"Me too, I will like my son and daughter equally."

He stretched out his hand and pointed in the direction of the door, and said in a helpless tone, "Your mother is really mad at your cousin Collins. Otherwise, in my opinion, five of you are enough. Want to have another child? But since she wants to, whether it is a man or a woman is from our Bennet family, I will treat you as equals."

"But as for raising children..."

He glared at Manli again: "It's never your turn!"

……

Mr. Bennet also pulled Mary to talk a lot, but there was only one meaning inside and outside the words——

No one in this family cared about her, and asked her to marry herself out quickly, so that there would be more and more people in the family, and it would be a headache to watch them dangling around.

Of course, Manli knew that her father was telling the truth on purpose, but after hearing these words, she felt somewhat relieved.

People, feelings always get deeper and deeper.

If Manli agreed to Jin's marriage proposal before, besides having feelings for him, it was more or less like a multiple-choice question.

Well, now this person dazzles in front of her eyes every day, making her more and more used to his company.

So much so that when Jean really came later, she would have a feeling of concern.

Now that she thinks about marrying Jean and staying together day and night, she no longer has the worries and tensions she had before, and even has a little bit of joy and anticipation.

She thought this should be mutual love, right?

Coming out of his father's study, he just walked into the living room when he saw Gene waiting on the soft chair.

"Why, you were called in by your father early in the morning to give a lecture? What's the matter?" He asked Manli with a twitch of his lips.

Manli unceremoniously gave him a big roll of the eyes.

This person really doesn't know why he was called in to be trained?

She glanced at Elizabeth, who was sitting next to her as a transparent person, but her lips were tight, as if she was afraid of accidentally smiling, and said lazily to Gene: "My dad said, I'm afraid I won't be impatient. Discipline children, so let me not rush to marry, and let my younger brother be five years old."

Cough cough!Cough cough!

Gene didn't come up in one breath, and coughed violently because he choked himself.

He pointed at Manli, coughed so loudly that he couldn't speak a word for a long time.

puff!

Elizabeth couldn't hold back any longer, and burst out laughing all of a sudden.

"You girl, do you want to scare Mr. Jean to death? Pour him a glass of water!"

She stared at Manli, and by the way pointed to the teacup on the small table beside Gene.

Manli didn't expect that Gene's reaction would be so big, and it was a bit funny for a while.

She had a very good attitude and personally poured a glass of water and handed it to Gene's mouth, then allowed him to drink the glass of water with her own hands.

Gene drank the water and it took him a while to recover.

After the initial shock, he now realized that he was deceived by Manli, and his father-in-law would not be able to say such words no matter what.

He smiled and cursed at Manli angrily: "Are you trying to piss me off?"

"Then do you want me to be scolded to death by my father?"

Manli habitually sat next to him, and turned back without even thinking about it: "If you didn't give me eye drops every day in front of my parents intentionally or unintentionally, my father would drive me away?"

Hearing what she said, Gene understood Mr. Bennet's intention of asking her to come in after thinking for a while, and his brows were filled with joy.

He laughed so hard that he couldn't even close his mouth, and he didn't forget to prove his innocence: "Don't wrong me, I didn't say anything. However, if your father agrees with you to marry early, it doesn't matter if I was wronged a bit. "

Hearing what he said, Elizabeth next to him laughed first.

Seeing how shameless he is, Manli naturally wouldn't give him a good face: "You think too much. Even if I don't have to wait until my younger brother is five years old, there are two older sisters in front of me! Unless you have a way Let the two of them get married immediately. Anyway, I will never marry ahead of my two older sisters."

"Manly!"

Elizabeth stood up from her chair suddenly, with a look of embarrassment on her face.

She never thought that the bickering between these two people would involve herself.

She got up and was about to go.

"Miss Elizabeth, don't go, I have some good news to tell you."

What no one expected was that at this moment, Gene was the first to stop him.

"What good news?" The two couldn't help asking at the same time.

"When I went out this morning, the housekeeper told me that the owner of Netherfield Gardens and the housekeeper of Bingley House had completed the formalities of handing over the house. And my cousin also started looking for the best craftsmen everywhere. I guess He will start construction after the beginning of spring, and I think the good things for your eldest sister and my cousin should be coming soon."

Manli and Elizabeth looked at each other, and both of them saw happiness in each other's eyes at the same time.

Both of them had written letters to Jane before, in which they earnestly advised her not to miss the lover in front of her because of timidity and entanglement.

I don't know if it's because of the bad weather or something else, but I haven't received a reply from Jane.

Both of them even felt a little bit that Jane was avoiding this question on purpose?

Or was there something going on between her and Bingley that they didn't know about?

For this reason, the two of them worried for a long time.

I even discussed whether I could wait a few more days and write a letter to my aunt to find out about the situation.

Unexpectedly, such good news came so soon.

"It's really great!" Manli said sincerely.

After listening to Manli's words, Gene was also very happy.He even hit the snake with the stick, gave Elizabeth a slightly teasing look, then looked at Manli with a serious expression, and discussed: "Do you think I should write a letter to Darcy as well?" ?”

"What to write?" This time even Manli couldn't figure out what he meant.

"Discuss with him and let him buy a house in Hertfordshire too! Wouldn't everyone be neighbors in the future?"