[Titanic] Rose is not shredded pork

Jack, he is a tumbleweed in the vortex of life, a piece of duckweed in the ocean current of fate.Rose saw him in Paris, met him, appreciated and played with him (fog), and still returned him to the fate of wandering.

Unexpectedly, because of the teasing of the parent star, the two met again by accident.

Life is just a coincidence. Don't look at the smooth flow of daily life like a river. There are many undercurrents and many eddies in it. Who can avoid it when it takes turns?Who can not be involved?

Sometimes, people have to bow their heads to fate, or say "thank you".

"What do you want to drink?"

"Only bad beer and whiskey."

"Do you think ladies in high society can only drink Bordeaux wine, or sparkling wine from Champagne town?"

"No, this stereotype was overturned a year ago. Here, I'll pour you another glass. You've robbed me tonight, Miss Rose."

"Don't say that, American boy! The United States is getting stronger and stronger now, quietly plundering the property of our people."

Jack looked at himself deliberately, then at Rose obviously, and spread his hands: "Okay, let's quietly plunder the property of the people of your country."

"Shall I tell you a joke about the English?"

"Is this called self-deprecating?"

"Listen up: Lord Uxbridge yells: 'My God, I've lost a leg!'

Cannonballs bloomed all over the battlefield.

'My God, is it? ' replied the Duke of Wellington. "

The two looked at each other and couldn't help laughing.Their conversations became intermittent, illogical, and inconsistent, but they could always catch up with each other's thinking and words.

"You've been wandering about for five years, haven't you?"

"That sums it up nicely, Rose."

"Don't men like a stable life?"

"Why do you want to ride a horse? Especially, I heard that Miss Buckett's family likes to tame fierce horses."

"Because it is dangerous, because it can be conquered, because I may fall, because it can make me temporarily forget about troubles."

"The reason for my wandering around is the same as above. Indulging in the changeable life, persistently trying to be 'anyone', but unwilling and unable to stay in any place."

"It is said that women usually follow nature and natural laws and want to have children, so they want to have a stable home and are unwilling to wander around." Rose shrugged, "Therefore, as a man, you have to Make a choice, either stay at home and be mediocre, or leave home and worry about it. No matter what you do, you are in a dilemma, and there is no cure for any choice.”

"As expected of an Englishman, Rose, your words are frustrating, but true and sharp."

"I envy you, Jack."

"Why did the lady say such a thing?"

"I also want to find my own direction, and then go my own way."

"You will, Rose." Jack's tone was gentle, understanding, but firm, "However, men don't all like an unstable life. When they have had enough fun and are tired of wandering, they usually marry a wife." Have a child and live the most traditional life."

"What about you, Jack?" She held her breath slightly.

"Me? It's impossible to predict what will happen tomorrow, let alone such a distant future?" Jack pushed back the blond hair on his forehead, "I don't know for sure, but I hope to have a like-minded woman to accompany me I travel the world."

"Again, I envy you, Jack. The mortal mortals, caught up in habit, by rules they make for themselves or others, become cogs, creaking and turning until they can't be used at all, and then change them. Another cog. It's so hard to be a self-willed person."

"Don't be so depressed, Rose. Look at me, because I have no father, no mother, no wife and children, so I can run around so freely. All living beings are not only trapped by stereotypes and customs, but also trapped by responsibilities. But if you don't take responsibility , and there is no real freedom.”

"Why is there no real freedom without responsibility?"

"Because freedom always comes with risks. If you are only willing to enjoy the fun of freedom without taking risks, the consequences are obvious, Rose."

She lowered her head and said softly: "Then...what is my responsibility? Father's health is getting worse...supporting mother?"

Jack laughed: "Dear Miss Rose, what are you talking about?"

"Isn't it a matter of course to support parents?"

Jack raised his eyebrows, and said in disbelief, "God, Rose, did you come from China?" His pale pink lips were half-opened, "As far as I know, there is no country other than ancient China. According to the laws and customs of the country, children should support their parents!"

Like a bolt from the blue, Rose petrified.

“If you go to the courthouse — as far as I know, the courts in town are very welcoming of the Buketts — there are a lot of cases where single mothers or fathers are fighting for property with their children.”

Rose has returned to normal, she smiled sweetly: "You seem to know China very well, Jack."

"Actually, I met a lot of Chinese friends who studied abroad in Paris." Jack showed nostalgic look, "Chinese are the most gentle people in the world. Although their hairstyles are a bit weird, they are polite and warm just right, unlike the British People are so cold and arrogant, but they are as comfortable as warm water at 37 degrees...Of course, I definitely have no intention of belittling British gentlemen."

Rose chuckled: "I don't mind you belittling them, Jack."

"It is said that when three British people get together, they must be able to formulate a set of rules to effectively exclude the fourth person?"

"Exactly, that's where all the red tape comes in."

At this time, Rose just wanted to say thank you to fate.

Through the mouth of a boy, fate freed her from the prejudices of her previous life.

Her mood became light and happy again, and the conversation between the two of them continued to maintain the same tone.

"I really wish you were a good family man who can cook, Jack. You know, cooking has nothing to do with art." Candlelight flickered, the sky was full of stars, and the warm atmosphere permeated, which was extremely intoxicating.

"On the contrary, the two complement each other very well." Jack's white teeth were faintly shining, "If you want to try more, I can make them for you tomorrow night. Grilled chicken, grilled fish... we can light a fire outside the cabin The bonfire is right by the sea, and I will grill fish for you, but you have to eat it with your hands."

"Oh, Jack, you are such an artist! Not only painters, but even poets will go to you, so that they can publish three or four volumes of poetry without any obstacles! Besides, after hearing you say that, my stomach and tongue immediately Not willing to be lonely anymore."

Jack smiled at her, his lovely face very close.Immediately before her eyes was the flame that they were going to ignite. The flames must be crackling, and the aroma of grilled chicken and fish would penetrate her heart and lungs...

"I'm going to find a way to get my mother away."

It's really a technical and physical job to send Lu Fu away.

At this moment, Rufu, whose plan failed, became angry from embarrassment.She planned well and organized, invited James to Rose Manor to hunt and be a guest, and arranged a grand banquet and dance to bring together two unmarried young people (although James is not very young, Rufu still firmly believes that he is just right) ).

James left a week later without proposing.

Knock on the door of the daughter's room and let the maid out...

"Oh, Mom, Cousin James proposed." Rose casually adjusted the necklace and looked at her mother in the mirror. "I've tried my best to get along with him this week. You must be very disappointed." , Mom, I found out that we can't talk at all. He only talks about his career, and there is nothing to talk about except self-showing and unconventional. On the surface, he dismisses the tradition of the aristocracy, and secretly cuts his head to imitate All the behaviors, norms and norms of the upper class are desperately trying to be recognized by the circle. His method of chasing girls is not unreasonable, but I have long passed the age of sweet talk. In my eyes, his purpose is It's so obvious, and the method is so annoying, I want to slap him and shout in his ear: Shut up, SHIT!"

Rose turned her head benevolently, with her hands folded on the back of the chair, her green eyes were not as demure and elegant as her movements, but were burning with the flames of fighting and unyielding: "When Dad dies, you will marry me as soon as you take off your mourning clothes." he!"

I'm not going to be like you, Mom, who have been married for years and realized just how badly I and my husband just don't get along.

Yes, when Rufu and her husband got married, they didn't love each other, but they both knew their mission.And then they had Rose, and then... Ruth had an accidental miscarriage and never had another child.

In this way, Mr. Buckett's title and estate will be inherited by his distant cousin James Kemp.

Still don't understand?Just substitute the Bennet family from Pride and Prejudice.

What if there is no son?Sorry, your estate can only be inherited by your father's other sons.If your father has no other sons, the title and property will be inherited by your father's father's other sons... From the time of Jane Austen to the time of the Titanic, this limited right of succession has never changed much.

It was not until 1925 that the United Kingdom carried out property law reforms, all real estate was changed to general inheritable real estate, and the classification of limited heir inheritance and lifetime real estate was cancelled, and real estate was registered uniformly. This awkward phenomenon of property inheritance completely disappeared from British society.

It is a pity that Mr. Bukett did not live to 1925.

Rufu knew that once her husband died, she and her daughter would have to move out. The title of knight, the huge Rose Manor, servants, family property...all would belong to Rose's distant cousin.She didn't want to lose everything that belonged to her, so she made a choice for her daughter as a matter of course: let her marry James.

James is an upstart, an upstart, and a type of person Rufu has always looked down upon.But only if Rose marries James can they continue to live in Rose Manor.When Rose's child is born, the Rose Manor will still fall into the hands of her grandson, and as usual, the rich and water will not flow into outsiders' fields.

Now, Rufu's wishful thinking has all come to nothing.

Why can't Rose be an obedient and good daughter?Since I was a child, I have been fighting against myself openly and secretly!

Helplessness, anxiety, impatience and hatred rose one after another in Rufu's heart.

As for Mr. Bucket, unlike his wife, he thought very little for himself, loved his daughter very much, and was very open-minded to Rose.

Mr. Bookett's only shortcoming is nothing more than the common faults of the British aristocrats: conservative, closed, and unable to keep up with the times.In addition, he married a lavish wife who paid attention to ostentation and face. He could only watch his family's fortunes decline day by day, but he could do nothing, so he drank his sorrows with alcohol, and his health continued to deteriorate.

Rose persuaded her father many times, but every time she ended up telling her not to worry about these chores that a girl shouldn't worry about, it ended without a problem.

Aristocrats value hobbies and despise occupations. Although some people make changes in line with the times, they cannot become the mainstream in the circle after all.The tradition is too deep-rooted, the concept is too deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and the price of breaking all this is too high...

Thank goodness Cousin Troll James will inherit his father's title, estate and debts!The brilliance of these nobles should be pursued desperately by those who want it, and it will have nothing to do with her at that time!

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