Madame Bovary Reborn

Although Father Luo is a well-known rich man, for example, he was able to send his daughter to a monastery for education, considering the annual sponsorship fee, that is a considerable amount.But money is money, he is a farmer in the final analysis, besides, the old man likes to have fun, and the crops are just a routine.So he is not an expert farmer. The farm passed down from his ancestors is losing money year after year in his hands. What else can he do except sell the farmland?It's all because of bad wind and bad rain, and it has nothing to do with his laziness or amateurism.Even he can't learn to reflect at all, and he doesn't bother to guide his men, let them spoil in his fields, and refuses to save money. He only wants to eat well, dress well, and live well.The cider stored in his home is specially bought from other provinces to buy the best apples, and the winemaker is invited to make it meticulously. Every meal is carefully crafted. things, but because of her good craftsmanship, Luau's father has been reluctant to change.

Emma used to act like a rich lady at home, except for painting, playing the piano, being a female celebrity, and occasionally helping to milk the cows and brush the harness when she was busy, that's all.She doesn't know anything about the family's economic situation, whether to sit and eat or to increase income and reduce expenditure.Her mind is full of gorgeous dreams, handsome lovers and romantic elopements, she lives in the dreams every day, and she doesn't care about the world.But it's different now. In her previous life, Emma suffered enough from having no money, and the moment of pain and regret when she swallowed arsenic was firmly engraved in her heart, and she would never forget it.So now seeing that everyone in the farm is living in ruins, she naturally has some calculations in her mind.If Emma was originally the most romantic girl, now she has become the most realistic businessman.

Father Luau was just muddling along. His son died, his wife died, and there was only one daughter left. Like most fathers, he thought that a little dowry was reserved for the girl to marry off. As for the future happiness of the daughter, it all depends on the son-in-law. Go hard, it has nothing to do with your natal family.In fact, there is nothing wrong with this kind of thinking. When Emma was ignorant of the world, she felt that there was nothing wrong with her father's idleness and cheerfulness, but now she is watching a lot of money go by like water. Emma felt very distressed at the waste without knowing why.She originally wanted to discuss something with her father, such as begging him to manage the field affairs, but after thinking about it, she might as well do things by herself first, because she knew her father's temperament best.If she said it, my father would only say that baby is not something you should worry about, and then he would drink and eat meat as usual, without paying any attention to it.Fortunately, Emma was educated and knew how to read and write, so she asked Teresa to show her the family account book from last year.Although the ledgers were kept by Father Luo, the key was hung on Teresa.Father Luo had a different kind of trust in Teresa. Emma vaguely sensed something, but couldn't grasp the clue, so she put it down to look at the ledger.

When Tereza saw that the young lady cared about the future of the family, she couldn't react for a while, but seeing that the farm was about to make ends meet, she was already very anxious.If the lady is willing to manage the accounts and take care of the housekeeper, it would be great.So Teresa hurriedly sent the account book to the lady's boudoir. Emma was wearing a homely cloth robe and sitting plainly at the desk in front of the window.Teresa noticed that she seldom wore jewelry in recent days, Emma looked down at the account book that smelled of straw, and said: "I saw that Aunt Heloise seemed to bring something out yesterday... "

Aunt Heloise is the cook that Papa Rouault admires the most. She does not ask for a lot of wages. Besides, she serves the master meticulously, and at the same time cooks rough food for the farm staff. Although it is hard work, she has never asked for it. salary increase.She sounds like a loyal servant who is one in a thousand. In fact, everyone knows that she brings some things from the kitchen to the old man at the back door every day, and the family lives happily ever after.Teresa also persuaded Luault's father twice behind his back, but he only liked her stewed wild pigeon soup and roasted hare legs, so he always turned a blind eye to it, and Teresa didn't. method.

Emma Bingxue was smart, and knew the consequences of the previous situation, she just said: "You go and call her up later." Teresa was a little happier when she saw that the young lady wanted to deal with the fat cook.Emma flipped through the ledger, and her brows became more and more frowned page by page. As expected, the prospects of the field were not getting better year after year, but the consumption was increasing. It needs major repairs, and Luau's old man changed the harness too often... Of course, as a daughter, my father's expenses can't be reduced, and there is no young master in the family.There is not a good word to spread.These are sensitive topics. How can there be any reason for a daughter not to let her father spend money?Emma sighed, but she was thinking in her heart whether she should tell her father that Mrs. Yifang should not be too old, as long as she could give birth.The old man's squandering now is definitely a kind of despair, and he really gave birth to a son for him, so he can cheer up and fight.While thinking about things in the field, Aunt Heloise came from the kitchen. She was wearing a greasy white robe, and there were traces of wheat flour between her fingers.Emma looked at her first, and then said bluntly: "The family is getting worse every year. I discussed it with Teresa. It's okay for the two of us to do the work in the kitchen. It's really a shame to have troubled you for so many years Thank you for your hard work." He said and handed her a tube of coins just prepared, which happened to be her three months' wages.

Aunt Heloise was struck by lightning, she never thought that she would be dismissed in her lifetime, she hurriedly told her deep love for Berto Grange with trembling hands, Emma listened patiently for a long time, still with a smile on her face Smile and refuse her request to stay here.Aunt Heloise had no choice but to say that she could ask for a little less wages, just to get the protection of the master and lady here. Emma looked at her with a half-smile, and waited for her to turn red before saying: "You It’s been a hard year.” She intentionally bit the words “years” very hard, and then said in a low voice: “Don’t be too greedy in everything.” Aunt Heloise saw that the young lady was so recalcitrant, she knew that it was a done deal, and muttered He murmured that he wanted to say goodbye to the master.Emma had been wary of her move, and she let her go just when old Rouault was going to practice walking in the woods.Teresa obeyed the young lady's order and accompanied her to the kitchen to pack her things, watching her lest she take away another stalk of wheat.

Father Luo was a little angry at lunch that day, because the dishes were not as rich as before, and even the taste seemed to be different. He asked: "Does Heloise not want to do it anymore?" Miss Emma replied calmly: "She My husband is sick, so I quit my job this morning. I prepared the lunch." A delicate young lady like her daughter cooks for herself, and Father Luo is speechless. She resolved the crisis lightly and calmed down in her heart.Miss Emma's craftsmanship is not bad, but after all, she is a lady raised in the boudoir, and her hands are always unfamiliar. Therefore, while thanking his daughter for her filial piety, Father Rouault proposed to hire another cook back.Emma drank the soup slowly, and it was not easy to talk about last year's income and expenditure with her father, so she just said: "I can do things in the kitchen with Teresa..." Father Luo was about to say something with a frown What, Miss Emma said again: "Although there are only a few tens of francs per month, the savings in a few months can give Dad a good horsewhip, and go to other people's houses to buy a few tender lambs to raise." Because Father Luo always dislikes the smell of his sheep, which is not as delicious as other people's. Besides, he also likes to change harnesses, so he will go out for a meeting this fall and put on a brand new horsewhip with a gold head. , will definitely scare them... Miss Emma scratched her itchy flesh, and the old man didn't say anything else.With his daughter so diligent and willing to share his worries, he wished he could save more time to go out and drink.

Teresa was convinced of the young lady, the kitchen was quiet, and the house seemed much cleaner.Emma asked her to come to the family's workbook again. There are about twenty people in total, and there are always a few who are lazy and slippery. Teresa saw it and thought that Emma would also spend it, but the lady didn't say much. What.It used to be that a group of guys went out to do the farming at home, and they went out at some point and came back in the evening, and there was no supervisor.Emma came up with an idea and divided the farm into 23 shares according to the head of the clerk. The wheat, vegetables and grapes were distributed one by one. She also said that the account would be counted when the fruit was harvested, and a [-]% bonus would be calculated according to the harvest.The guys were unwilling to listen to it, it was more reliable than taking dead wages, so they all praised the lady for her benevolence and righteousness.And because the tools and animals in the village were limited, Emma asked the little boy from the concierge to keep a record. Whoever came to borrow them would record clearly how many times they borrowed them.Since then, the guys have been motivated and honest. Emma knows that this is linked to personal dividends, and no one refuses to work hard.Now it seems that those who are lazy and slippery are the ones who do the most hard work. Emma knows that these few are clever. They used to spare no effort when they were busy with the big pot. Anyway, it doesn't matter if they do what they are paid or not.So although they are not loyal, they have active brains, which can be used when they are waiting to go out to sell food.

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