[Phantom of the Opera] Devil's Beauty

The next day, before dawn, the cries of newsboys resounded through the streets and alleys: "Big news—big news! Odell lost! Lost to the first soprano in history wearing pointe shoes!"

Although I bought a newspaper, I found out that it was not "Audrey lost", but "Audrey's fans lost the bet", and it was not "the first in history", but "maybe the first in history" , but there were still many people who were surprised and amazed, pointing to the portrait that was only half similar to Bai Lanzhi, and whispering to their companions.

This is still the case on the street, let alone the nobles who just woke up and have nothing to do.The noble ladies drank tea, ate breakfast, washed in bed, opened the newspaper with their well-maintained slender hands, then stared in shock, woke up their husbands, pointed at the name of Viscount Garnier on the newspaper, covered their lips and laughed.They all knew that Viscount Garnier was a fisherman in his ancestors. He was promoted to baron because he saved the drowning earl, and later he was promoted to viscount.Garnier felt extremely ashamed of this background, sharpened his head and wanted to squeeze into the social circle of the aristocrats, talk about operas and current affairs with them, and wash away his humble past, not wanting to become a joke after dinner.

Viscount Garnier, who was across the street from the nobles, sent away his servants, closed the door, drew the curtains, and curled up in his bed like a frostbitten quail, refusing anyone to visit him.

On the other side, in the mansion on the outskirts of Paris, the girls woke up slowly and saw the newspaper delivered by the door.When they saw Bai Lanzhi's name, they looked at each other with different eyes, some showed envy, some admired, some exclaimed in a low voice, and some crumpled the newspaper with jealous eyes.

The last one is naturally Mary.After she saw the newspaper, except for the vocal music class that she had to report in the morning, she didn't go out of the room all day.Compared to the impetuous girls, Cathy looked a lot more stable. She put down the newspaper, patted the table, and signaled everyone to be quiet: "Why are you so noisy? When Mr. OG asked who of you would like to go to the small theater, didn't you bother?" Are you quiet? Are you jealous now? Envious? Are you ashamed? I feel ashamed for you. Gold shines everywhere. When you are jealous of others’ fame and wealth, you might as well see what you are and whether you have the right to be jealous .”

The girls blushed from being scolded by Cathy, and bowed their heads in silence.There was a muffled sound in Mary's room, as if something heavy had been thrown on the carpet.

Cathy's tone was calm: "Why are you throwing things? If you have the ability, go to a small theater and confront Odile to see if you win or Odile wins."

After the voice fell, Mary's room became quiet, and there was no more movement.

There was a commotion outside and the news spread to everyone, but Bai Lanzhi was the last to know about it.She was woken up by Linde, her eyes were watery, she flipped through the newspaper sleepily, and then shrank back into the bed.Linde didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and grabbed her: "Don't go to sleep, the living room is full of reporters and music fans, all clamoring to see you."

Bai Lanzhi buried her face in Linde's arms, and said in a nasal voice, "I won't go."

"Don't you really want to go? The painters of the newspaper office painted you so ugly that you are not a tenth as beautiful as your real person. You go over and show them what a real beauty is."

"Don't go."

"In addition to the reporters, there are many new fans of your music. I heard that Audrey's success is due to her good relationship with music fans."

"I'm sleepy, don't go."

Linde was at a loss: "Okay, then I'll go and talk to Mr. Darroja and Mr. Eric, they have helped you deal with it for a long time."

As soon as she finished speaking, Bai Lanzhi raised her head, her cheeks were flushed: "Why didn't you say it earlier. I don't want others to worry about my affairs, just tell them, and I'll be there right away."

Linde: "..." That's not what you said just now.

In front of Linde, Bai Lanzhi was too embarrassed to embellish herself too much, for fear that she would see her petty thoughts.But she didn't know that the affectionate shyness of a young girl is the best attire. There is no need to apply makeup at all. Her cheeks and lips are already stained with a cherry-like blush, and her light-colored eyes are also overflowing with water. Even Linde was stunned for a long time, not to mention the "music fans" outside because of the portraits in the newspapers.

The only downside is that her neck and earlobes are too plain.Odile, Carlotta, which one is not surrounded by jewels and emeralds?If you want to compare with them, you need to have a few kinds of jewelry next to you.

Lynd has a valuable pearl necklace that was a relic from her grandmother.Although she and Bai Lanzhi hit it off right away, they weren't close enough to borrow valuables.She was hesitating whether to lend it to Bai Lanzhi, when Bai Lanzhi opened the box under the bed, took out two diamond necklaces, and asked her which one looked better.

Linde was suddenly embarrassed, and he casually pointed a finger for a long time.Pearls are nothing compared to diamonds.It's ridiculous that she was just now guarding against Bai Lanzhi's borrowing and not returning it.

Bai Lanzhi had no doubts, and hurried to the drawing room after getting dressed.When she arrived, there seemed to be a conflict inside, with arguments one after another:

"Why does Miss Blanche refuse to accept our interview?"

"I'm not famous, but I have a lot of style."

"Yes, it's completely different from Ms. Odell. Every time I interview Ms. Odell, I will receive tips and invitations to the dinner party. Miss Blanche has just become famous, so she disrespects us. In my opinion, surpass Audrey The remarks are pure rumors, she is no match for Ms. Audrey!"

"That's right, she just can't compare to Ms. Audrey. She is afraid of being exposed and dare not accept our questioning!"

"I saw the portrait in the newspaper is also fake, right? If she really looks like that, how could she stay in such a place!"

"Let her come out and confront us face to face!"

"Blanche, come out!"

……

Amidst the uproar, an extremely indifferent voice sounded, calming down the chaotic scene forcefully and powerfully: "Be quiet. Otherwise, get out."

The reporters are very discerning people. Seeing that the man who was talking was tall and tall, with a deep and stern outline, and the watch on his hand was exquisitely made, he could tell at a glance that he was either rich or expensive, so they all silenced their voices. Only a few young, Less informed reporters are still shouting.

He was leaning on a Roman column, holding his right elbow with his left hand, with his knuckles resting on his chin, his eyelids drooping, his expression cold and tired.He stopped talking, and those reporters thought he was bluffing just now, and immediately made more trouble.Unexpectedly, a few guards rushed over in the next second and took them all out.

The man was undoubtedly Eric.When Bai Lanzhi saw this scene, her heart was pounding, but at the same time she was a little confused. She seemed to have seen this expression on another person... Who was it?

Before she could figure it out, two reporters noticed her figure, and the pen and paper in their hands fell to the ground with a slap, and they asked almost dumbfounded: "You...you are Bai Lanzhi... right? ? You are so beautiful, a hundred times more beautiful than the portraits in the newspaper!"

After the words fell, everyone around looked at her, and then showed expressions of bewilderment, amazement, or obsession.

Eric narrowed his eyes too, looking at her.

The author has something to say: Mr. OG: Oh, woman.