[Titanic] Golden House

Chapter No.17

Rose is a somewhat neurotic woman. When faced with embarrassment, she often does very unexpected things.

Just like today.Most people say to get away from the scene quickly, and then get rid of Karl quickly.Wait a few days before going out for a walk.

But Rose didn't, and invited Carl to lunch, although she regretted it for a moment.But what I regret is not inviting Karl to dinner, but the person who invited Karl.Although she didn't admit it, one of the reasons why she invited Karl to dinner was that she was frightened by the dark aura emanating from Karl at that time.

Another one, when facing Carl, Rose always felt a little guilty for some reason.In other words, the person who flirted with someone on the Titanic next year and finally absconded with money (a warm coat and a certain blue diamond).Not her either.Even if it's her, it hasn't happened yet.What is the cause of this guilty conscience?

In fact, Rose didn't know that apart from Carl, she felt more sympathy for Leger in her heart.She still remembered that in that movie, Leger finally died in the shipwreck.The reason why Leger died in that shipwreck was actually inseparable from Rose and Jack.

"Tracey, go and call Dole." After getting out of the car and entering Bookett's house, Rose instructed Carl while leading him to the living room.

"Okay, Miss Rose." Tracy took Rose's coat and stepped back to leave.As for the host and guests who enter the living room, there will naturally be someone to serve them.

"Hello, miss, hello, sir." Duo'er's English is still a little jerky, but there is no problem with two daily expressions.

"Go and tell Mrs. Li, I'm going to invite someone to lunch today. Let them get it out as soon as possible." Rose ordered in Chinese.

"Yes, miss. Excuse me, is this the only gentleman?" You must ask clearly, if you do too much, it will be a waste, and if you do too little, you will lose the face of the master.

When Duo'er was in Huaxia, she also served her master personally.There, when you usually eat, no matter how many people there are, there is usually a table of dishes.If it is less, people will look down upon it, and it will also be said that it lacks foundation.

But it was discovered in England.The amount of everything here is very small.Not exactly every bite, but close enough.Fundamentally put an end to waste.At the beginning, Li Da and his wife and Duo'er were not used to it.But over time, I gradually got used to it.

"Yes, just the two of us. Well, there is one waiter, the housekeeper will arrange it later." Rose suddenly thought of Leger, they couldn't eat, and Leger stared dryly.However, their housekeeper should arrange for this kind of thing.Anyway, she doesn't need to worry about this kind of thing.

"Duo'er understands. I will tell Li Da and the others. Miss, do you have any other needs?"

"No, just let them hurry up. I'm very hungry. Oh, yes, let's have some snacks first."

"Yes, miss, please wait a moment." Duo'er may have developed a habit from Huaxia.After answering the words, he must take a few steps backwards before turning around and leaving.

"Rose, did you speak Chinese just now? If I remember correctly, you seem to be learning French." Carl asked with a smile as he picked up the black tea brought by the maid just now.

Such a strange language, with strange pronunciation, Karl had heard it before.Today he was able to hear it again from Rose.Carl said he was very surprised.

"Yes, you remember correctly. I took French as my elective before, but Huaxia was learned by me and a few Huaxia classmates later." After a pause, Rose thought for a while and said: "I I like Huaxia very much, very much.”

So that's the case, no wonder she chose Linxi back then.Is it because Rose discovered her contempt for Huaxia in her heart, or did she hear him criticize Huaxia without thinking?Such a backward country, such a poor country, and ignorant people of color.He couldn't see it in his heart.I just didn't expect Rose to like it.

Look at her with Tracy and that Dole.That's what she told Tracy before.Let's call it Duoer.Rose's attitude towards the two maids was different.He faintly noticed that Rose was more natural and kind to the Chinese servant.

"Huaxia does have his charm." Carl didn't know what he was thinking, but he spit out such a sentence from his mouth.This is too contrary to their own principles.

Rose smiled and looked at Carl meaningfully, "It's so rare to hear you say that." After a deliberate pause, Rose continued with a smile: "It's not a waste of the Chinese food I arranged for lunch today. Woolen cloth."

"In Bukett's house, there are also Chinese chefs hired?"

"Yes, I specially invited my Huaxia classmates to hire them in China. The craftsmanship is very good. Since they came, I seldom eat the original dishes at home."

"To be so respected by Rose, I will have a good taste at that time." Even the chef will go to Huaxia to invite it. It seems that Rose likes everything in Huaxia very much.Then he can no longer speak badly about Huaxia in front of Rose.

"A few days ago, a friend gave me a gift from China. I heard it was a musical instrument. I don't know much about it. If Rose has time, why don't I bring it over tomorrow to have a look. Maybe you can like."

Coincidentally, a friend of Karl gave Kawei a Huaxia musical instrument a long time ago. At that time, because of his different views on the country of Huaxia, Karl directly asked Leger to receive it in the warehouse.Hearing that Rose likes Huaxia today, then he can borrow flowers to present Buddha.

"Huaxia's musical instruments? What do they look like?" As for music, Rose also learned some piano after coming here.Before that, it was just when I was receiving compulsory education, the school organized a few special classes, and I learned a little music theory and simple musical instruments.

Carl thought about it carefully, and said: "It seems to be about six feet in size. There are a lot of strings on it, and there are pieces of wood falling down." Leger was left outside the living room, and he knew the details.

six feet?Convert it down.There are more than 1.8 meters.What kind of instrument is that?As soon as Rose heard what Carl said, she really had no idea.Originally, she was thinking that even if she had never eaten pork, she had seen pigs run away anyway.

Unexpectedly, this is described by Karl, she really can't think of any musical instrument like this.

After a long time of gossip, and it took only a while, Li Daxie fixed up the lunch.Because many British people can't use chopsticks.Therefore, for the convenience of eating, this time when I invited Karl to dinner, it was the same as when I invited Rufu and Andrew to dinner before, and the dishes were presented on separate plates.

A small bowl of thick soup for each person was first placed on the large dinner plate in front of them.The other hot and cold dishes are served in small plates and placed on the periphery of the large dinner plate.When eating, just put the food on the plate with a fork or spoon.

The staple food is rice balls.Tiny grains, as big as grapes.After all, this thing can be forked with a small silver fork.As for the snacks after the meal, they were not served.Just wait until you are [-]% full, remove the dishes and serve them again.

Unlike Carl, Leger's lunch is nothing special, such as vegetable salad, fried steak and other British dishes.

Originally, Leger was not dissatisfied.But who told him that the small restaurant where he eats is the only way to serve the food.

Huaxia dishes are all about color, flavor and taste.Leger's position is to see the color, but not the taste.But the fragrance really penetrated into his nose full.

The saliva in the mouth is constantly secreted under the stimulation of the fragrance.Looking at the food on the table, Leger wanted to eat the food with that aroma.The hungrier you are, the less appetite you have.

It's fine if you don't give them food, but you can't give them food and still be greedy.This is so immoral.A strong grievance suddenly emerged in Leger's heart.

"It's the first time I've eaten Huaxia's dishes. Well, how should I put it. The taste is very rich." It's more than rich. Compared with Huaxia's food, the ones he ate before were really too rough.Especially the green vegetables are even more delicious than eating raw or mixed with salad.

"Well, these are still too urgent. In the future, when I have time, I will treat you to Chinese dishes that are more delicious and more labor-intensive. For example, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall." Hearing what Carl said, Rose said proudly.

"Oh? Buddha jumped over the wall?" Seeing Rose's expression, Carl was more willing to go along with her.

"Yes, Huaxia has a dish called Buddha Jumping the Wall. It's very delicious. It's just too time-consuming. To make it once, you need to prepare the ingredients several days in advance. But after you eat it, you will find that It was all worth it."

Buddha jumping wall is a well-known Chinese dish.It's a pity that in modern times, it is more difficult to eat this dish than to reach the sky.If it is not done well, it is stewed miscellaneous.If it's done well, ordinary people can't afford it.Rose was one of those people, whom she had only heard of before.Haven't tried it.That time I accidentally asked about Li Da, only then did I know that Li Da could cook this dish.

At that time, the housekeeper was asked to buy everything.After eating it in her mouth, Rose almost swallowed her own tongue.

"Well, Buddha jumps over the wall. It means that God can't stand the temptation."

"Hehe, I hear you say that. I'm looking forward to it."

"Duo'er, ask Da Li. Can you do Buddha Jumping Over the Wall tomorrow? If you can't, when can you do it?" Maybe it's because the atmosphere is too good. When Rose heard Carl's words, Rose was not polite and asked Duo'er to go to the back Ask Li Da.

Later, Duo Er came back and told Rose that there were still some materials prepared earlier.Can do it tomorrow.

After hearing Duoer's words, Rose invited Karl directly.Anyway, Karl is going to show her the instrument tomorrow.Isn't it normal to invite someone to a meal?

Carl readily agreed.Helplessly thank Linxi and Linxi's mistress for her friendly support.As for you, if he hadn't happened to meet Lin Xi who has shortcomings.Where did he get the chance to enter the room?

After seeing Carl agree, Rose realized how stupid she had just done.Such a person with a strange aura, why didn't she know how to avoid him.Even if you don't hide, you can't move forward either.She knew that she wasn't smart, but she didn't expect that she had reached the point of being careless.With two good words from others, she will be so beautiful that she can't find North.

In fact, Rufu and Andrew like Carl more than Linxi.In addition to preconceived notions, the way Carl looked at Rose was more persistent and pure.

For the daughter of Rose, Rufu really loves her.She always wanted her daughter to live happily ever after.Among other things, as far as occupations are concerned, steel manufacturing and arms sales, of course, the former is more satisfying to the mother-in-law.

At least no matter how you look at it, this profession is thousands of times more dangerous than selling arms.

After dinner, I ate some fruit.Rose made it clear what she meant to see off the guests.Seeing this, Karl quickly got up and said goodbye.Although I was a little reluctant to leave, but for the sake of the future, it is better to know some real things at this time.

Seeing Carl leave, Rose asked someone to find Charlie the housekeeper.He ordered: "Ann Linxi is not allowed to step into my Bucket house today. If he comes, send him away. I don't want to see this man again."

"I see, but what happened to Miss Rose?" Charlie, the housekeeper, was a little curious when he saw Rose like this.

He obviously went to dinner with Mr. Lin Xi, but why did he invite Mr. Hockley home for dinner.Did something happen in the middle?

"Nothing. Just some,"

"Miss, something happened to Mr. Lin Xi." Before Rose could finish her sentence, she was interrupted by Tracy who suddenly ran in.