Madame Bovary Reborn

Charles returned to his hometown Picardy.After Papa Bovary and Grandma returned from Mount Vesuvius, they had a good atmosphere with each other because they burned their enthusiasm.Papa Bovary was restless in Vesuvius, and he still wanted to do some sneaky things, but the old man who was not very generous couldn't even attract the little girls in the tavern. His wife scored twice.Grandma Bovary seemed to have returned to her honeymoon days when she was young. She used to blame herself for marrying a wrong person, but now she felt the benefits of her husband.No matter what, this man's good looks can make him happy, as a woman, he shouldn't have any dissatisfaction.

Grandma Bovary was very excited about her son's return, and whether her daughter-in-law would come or not was not her concern at all.Father Bovary had little affection for his son, but seeing that the wine he sent back last time was not bad, he said a few words to his son, and then went out to get drunk.Grandma Bovary was busy making tartlets, stewed carrots and mutton for her son, and said she was going to buy tomato bolognese to cook pasta for him.Charles watched his mother busy, and the words he was about to say got stuck in his throat. He came back to ask for money.

Grandma Bovary saw that her son was well-dressed, and she couldn't help scolding her daughter-in-law for not being able to live a good life, but what's wrong with that, doesn't his son look like a classy person in a flannel coat?Even better than his father when he was young.Charles stayed at home for two days, but his father was still doing nothing, and his mother was still working hard as before, sewing, mending, washing, cleaning, ironing, supervising workers, and developing wages. Such hard work did not move his father. Taking it for granted, he even tried to steal the coins at home as tips for the young girls outside.In the past, Charles was always afraid of his parents, and he should have gotten used to these things long ago, but looking at it this time, he also found it inconceivable that his father was so irresponsible, why did his mother submit to everything and bear the burden of hard work!

The son couldn't bear his mother's suffering, and wanted to take Grandma Bovary back to Toth to live with him. His wife, Emma, ​​was so sensible that she would never object to his opinion.Grandma Bovary rejected her son's kindness. For a muddy person like Father Bovary, if he leaves by herself, who knows what kind of disaster he will cause!Anyway, a lifetime is almost over, so let's be together like this.Charles didn't know how to persuade his mother, but Grandma Bovary had a different kind of shrewdness. Except for marrying Father Bovary, which was a failure in life, everything else was pretty smooth.Her son came to visit rashly and hesitated several times. She had already seen the clue, he must be asking for money.She was naturally sensitive to money, so she simply asked, "My child, how much do you need?" She could feel her son's sincerity to her, so her attitude was very kind.

Charles was extremely ashamed, but there was nothing he could do when he encountered difficulties.He only said that he had made a prescription and needed money to do the experiment. If mother had enough money, could she return the seven hundred francs I deposited here first.Grandma Bovary looked into her son's eyes and knew that he was not lying, and that he was definitely not bewitched by his wife, so she asked about the prescription in detail.This is what Shire had planned for a long time. He wanted to make a few more prescriptions after the high price of the Tuo Te Pill.Just as doctors will never lose their jobs, and the medicines they make are not worried about being sold, how many people are afraid of death.

Grandma Bovary was very pleased. She wished for her son to be famous, and being an official was not expected. It would be great to be a great doctor.Of course, this kind of positive thing can be strongly supported, but she asked again: "Where is your wife's dowry?" Charles replied: "No." Granny Bovary said: "Of course there will be no such thing. How can there be money left over from expenses? Now it’s all right. I want to see how she puts on airs as a young mistress. You hold tight to the money I gave you, and wait for her to ask you for it. Don’t give too much!” In Grandma Bovary’s mind, the son should be the master of the family, and the daughter-in-law should bow down.However, apart from spending more money, the daughter-in-law has nothing wrong with it. Young people don't know how to live, so she can rest assured that her son will hold the money.

Charles made a vague statement. Granny Bovary naturally supported her son's career from the bottom of her heart, and prayed to God that he would succeed. Maybe she would become a famous medical scientist and she could live a good life as an old lady.Grandma Bovary gave her son two thousand francs, and in addition to what she received from her son and his wife, she also contributed a thousand francs from her own money.Charles left Picardy gratefully, and invited his mother to Toth again before leaving.Granny Bovary sent her son to the car with tears in her eyes, promising to visit them in a few days.

The husband only left a letter and disappeared. Although it was said that he was going back to his hometown, Emma was worried after all, and went to the post station every day to watch, and finally waited until Shire returned home.Emma helped him take a bath and had dinner, and the husband and wife sat down to say goodbye.Charles handed over a thousand francs to Emma, ​​saying only that it was sent back by the grandmother, without mentioning anything else.Although it is not enough to solve the current predicament, at least the money to buy the carriage can be collected.Emma has already greeted Linda's sister-in-law in the past few days, stating that she is in urgent need of money, and she will raise as much money as she can.Dinah's small sewing workshop has only been in operation for a few months, and Emma didn't hold much hope, but she also asked her to gather up the existing finished products and wait until the beginning of the month to take them to Rouen.

All the money in the doctor's account was withdrawn, and together with Emma's income from renting the carriage, the total was almost a thousand francs, so the money for entrusting Mr. Rafa to buy the horse was also ready.Now all that is needed is to get the land money and everything will be fine.According to the market price, the land would cost at least 1 francs. Emma wanted to buy it for [-] francs, and the cost of taking the carriage was half cheaper than the market price. This was already Emma's bottom line.The most important thing now is to find a way to get another four thousand francs, but Emma doesn't want to talk to her father. As for the promissory note loan, she doesn't even think about it. She was deceived by these profiteers in her previous life, so how can she repeat the same mistakes in this life.

Charles came from a long journey but didn't go to bed immediately, nor was he tender with his wife. He put on his clothes and went downstairs to the study.Emma didn't hinder him from doing things, she just prepared supper and milk, and asked Louise to bring them over, and she fell asleep directly after waiting for a while.In the next few days, except for being in the consulting room or in the study, Charles had no time to eat. He even went to Rouen on the weekend and bought a lot of things when he came back.Emma took care of the housework and racked her brains. She still has too few investment channels. It would be great if she could have a broker who manages property. If she invests in stocks and mines, her assets can probably double.However, the money I have in my hands is pitifully small. Although it is considered a rich family in Tote, it is not in the eyes of others.

Almost a month has passed and the weather has turned hot.The owner of the car dealership sent the man over, and Emma knew that what she wanted had already arrived.I went over and saw that it was indeed a very outstanding carriage with a good momentum. The boss said: "The original price was [-] francs, and the deposit was [-] francs. It was ordered by a lady. I don’t know why I haven’t come to pick up the car, I’ve been staring at it, and it will be shipped back to our store after a few days.” Emma examined it carefully again, although it was not as exquisite as her own, it was still quite It's beautiful and stylish, and it's a new car, so it's sure to please the mayor's wife if she gives it to her.Seeing that Emma was satisfied, the boss smiled meaningfully and said, "It took me a lot of effort to negotiate the price." Emma didn't hesitate, and handed him two hundred francs directly: "Thanks for your hard work." The boss saw She kept her promise and smiled: "This car only needs [-] francs to belong to you!" This is a full [-] francs less than the budget. It's high enough, so it's easy to bargain, and you know that if you sell it in a shop, you can earn another three thousand francs, but how to say, some people don't like other people's custom-made carriages, and they can get three thousand francs for it. Buyers of thousands of francs will only customize new carriages according to their own requirements, so this kind of carriage is often sold at a price without a market, and it will be lowered little by little if it cannot be sold. If it’s not in the account, I’ll ship it back first, but it’s also necessary to take care of it.” Emma naturally understood what he meant, and besides, she did get a bargain, so she paid for the car without hesitation, and then gave the boss another hundred francs.It is impossible to deal with them in the future. In addition to the commission, the boss of the car dealership has an additional income of [-] francs, so he will naturally be more dedicated in his work in the future.

The materials for the interior had already been prepared. Emma made an appointment with the boss to put the car in the dealership for a week. Louise went to measure the size and went home to make the cushions and curtain tablecloths.This money can't be saved, and a good interior can be upgraded by two grades, so Emma used the best materials.Mr. Rafa brought back three more horses. After everything was arranged, Marshall sent the new car to the mayor's house in the dim night.The next day, the invitation from the mayor's wife was sent to Bovary's house, and she wanted to invite Emma to have dinner with her.

Emma changed into a cream-colored gown, her hair was simply combed into a bun, and her headscarf was light blue, matching her cufflinks.Louise was carrying a basket of fresh red bayberries, just picked from the garden, the leaves still wet with dew.Although Emma hasn't collected enough [-] francs yet, she still has to talk to the mayor's wife about her intentions first, in case she gets caught up first, it will be troublesome.

Naturally, the mayor's house is in the best location in Tot. The house is very big. The dining room is equipped with a large ceramic stove and a fashionable silver hot pot. The tableware is all enamel, and the knives and forks are shining.The mayor did not show up, and only his wife entertained Emma.Meals are not the main agenda, everyone has a tacit understanding, so you might as well have some parental gossip before talking about business.But the mayor's wife and the notary's wife have always been at loggerheads. When it comes to sensitive topics, Emma cautiously keeps silent. She can't afford to offend these two people.The mayor's wife realized this, so she discussed today's meal again. She said to Emma, ​​"My taste is just too bland. If you don't mind, you can add a little more sugar. This is salt." Being amiable, Emma had no choice but to pretend to be flattered, what could she do, these high-class people just wanted to use politeness to show their aloofness.

The fruit after dinner was the bayberry brought by Emma. The mayor's wife praised it unceasingly. Emma quickly said that it was time to eat bayberry. If the wife liked it, she would send someone to deliver a basket every day.The mayor's wife waved her hand and said with a smile: "It's so delicious... What can I do for Mrs. Bovary?" Emma knew that this was not the time to be shy, so she planned to buy the vacant lot next to the pharmacy. The plan was revealed, and even the highest price that could be given was revealed.Indeed, there is no need to play with small minds in front of these big men.The mayor's wife nodded and said nothing more.Emma sat with her for a while, then said goodbye and went home in a timely manner.

Charles was sleeping on the recliner in disgrace, Emma took a blanket and prepared to cover him, Charles opened his eyes, and smiled when he saw Emma come back. "Go back to bed and sleep, I've been so busy lately..." Emma wanted to help him up, but Charles took out a check from his pocket like a treasure, and Emma took it, five thousand francs!Emma's first reaction was to get the land money, but where did Charles get so much money?Emma was taken aback by five thousand francs in two months.Charles asked his wife to sit beside him, held her hand and told about the origin of this huge sum of money. Why is it not a huge sum of money?He's never made that much money except for that toddler pill.

When he started, he was indeed preparing for pharmaceuticals, especially the Tote Pills, which gave him a good inspiration. There are not many beauty and health care medicines in the market, but they are expensive.The ashesed historical legends he put in the corner came in handy. He picked out some reliable remedies for longevity handed down from the ancient palaces, and tried them one by one. The thousand francs given by Grandma Bovary not only bought If you take the medicine, you will give it to the Drug Testing Institute. Anyway, you can't kill people. As for the effect, even Shire, an honest man, knows the truth of curing diseases and dying. Many times this kind of pills are just a psychological comfort, but there are so many people. Willing to spend a lot of money to buy, which gave pharmacists a new way out.After passing the appraisal of the Drug Appraisal Institute, there is another three-month promotion period. If there is no problem, the pills can be sent to the pharmacy for consignment.But this time, Xia Er was so focused on selling prescriptions that he didn't have time to cultivate new pills, he was in urgent need of money.

How can it be so easy to sell prescriptions? Who would trust a country doctor like you.It's okay if everyone is famous, of course, this is something for later.Charles held a dozen prescriptions in his hand and failed to find a buyer, and lost a thousand francs. Just when he was exhausted, he found a small advertisement that a student from the Faculty of Medicine paid a lot of money to ask someone to write a graduation thesis.These rich kids ate, drank and had fun when they were in school, and scratched their heads when they were about to graduate.The bid of eight hundred francs for a paper is really a waste of money.Although Shire did his best to write the dissertation at the beginning, but now the situation does not allow him to be picky and picky, so he secretly agreed.

Although he is not a smart student, the applied science of medicine is different from other purely theoretical sciences. After all, he has practiced a lot in the countryside, combining theory with practice and then writing a thesis. The employer was very satisfied after receiving it. , Not only gave nine hundred francs, but also introduced his companions.Poor Charles wrote several papers in half a month, dizzy, but at least he made enough money.The first bucket of gold in life is often black gold, and Shire proved this sentence very well.And Emma once again realized the power of knowledge, and she had to send Charles to continue her studies as soon as the matter at hand was finished.

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