Continuation of "Gone with the Wind"

Chapter 110 Scarlett's Determination

It's not that she is prejudiced against the person she just met. Some things are like this. As the saying goes, three generations of rich people can cultivate a nobleman, and the same is true for their family. In Rhett's words, Gerald can only be regarded as the emperor of Ireland, while she It's a fake lady and a real fool. Two generations have no intentions and it is impossible to become a high-class person, so they can only be cultivated from Meilan.Really, Scarlett blamed herself for thinking too much, why did she remember such a sad thing?That feeling will never come again in her life, and she doesn't want it to come again.

She only cared about being frustrated, and what made her even more frustrated was that she had completely forgotten the feeling of being sad, and what she picked up now was nothing but regret.Sadness can't hurt for a lifetime. Without the feeling of forced memory of that scene at that time, it can only be called regret. I feel that I shouldn't lose the most important thing, which leads to more sadness but less affection.This strange feeling made her feel sorry for Meilan and Rhett, and it took her a while to realize that there was someone standing beside her, which made her feel embarrassed by her distraction.But fortunately, that person seemed a little dazed after taking off his hat, and didn't bother to answer her own question for a moment. She knew that most men would behave like this when they saw her, and the little complacency dispelled her mood to a certain extent. gloomy mood.

But she knew immediately that she was wrong. "Sorry, dear lady, I may be a bit presumptuous to say this, but I want to ask, are you from the south?" For some reason, his voice made Scarlett feel a little uncomfortable. It was supposed to make her feel more friendly, but mixed with the unauthentic northern mountain accent, it made her feel uncomfortable no matter how she listened: either she could only speak the southern dialect wholeheartedly, or she should speak the northern dialect without thinking about it. Northerners don't buy it.What's more, his accent is mixed with many accents that she can't tell where the "voice" comes from after listening carefully. It seems that he is an old Jianghu who has traveled to many places. For this kind of man, Scarlett always has one more Carefully guard against his bad idea.I have suffered dark losses at Johnny's hands before, and the number of times she has fallen at Rhett's hands is countless.Although I love him, it is absolutely impossible for him to take advantage of this to bully me as he pleases.Of course it is not easy for such a self, but this is different from being tired. You will feel tired when you do what you don't want to do, but you won't be tired if you do what you want to do.This means challenges and unknowns, which stimulate the burning blood in her life that longs for vitality and passion. This is her way of living.She knew that she couldn't be as gentle as Melly, nor could she be as forbearing as Ellen, and she couldn't be as closed as Lanli. She had wanted to live like them many times, but life mercilessly pushed her to another place. She had to walk a completely opposite path, and turned back from time to time, remembering the elegant life that was gone forever, and more importantly, remembering the beautiful image of herself that had passed away before it could be realized.But the more she walked forward, the more she found that she was no longer the self who wanted to realize her beautiful vision all the time, or she had never had such a self, it was just her imagination.Life tore up her tenderness and fantasies, but exposed her true appearance. She no longer relied on imagination to support herself to live a better life, but replaced it with more practical things.This should be said to be a change that everyone will experience, but some people are aware of it and are willing to admit it, while others are not aware of it or are unwilling to admit it.People have become different in the repetition day after day, and it is really not easy to realize that they are different.

His looks also made it hard for Scarlett to like him.Scarlett with black eyes and black hair has long been used to it, and even likes it very much, but although the hair of the man in front of him is neatly combed, there are a lot of white hairs mixed in, and even a little bald.As for those black eyes, you can tell the difference when you compare them with Rhett and Jack. Their eyes are black and bright, like the clearest starry sky on a summer night. Even if some stars have fallen, the look in their eyes Clearness and transparency cannot be dispelled; but the person in front of him, although his eyes are black, can't see through at all, like a night covered with layers of clouds, making people feel chest tightness for no reason.Judging from his face, he was not very old, he should be about the same age as Rhett, but because of those uncomfortable eyes, Scarlett felt that he was at least ten years older.She suddenly discovered that a person's age is not determined by his age, but by his own eyes.

It wasn't until she saw that the clouds and mist in the man's eyes were somewhat evaporated by the heat of the sun that Scarlett felt that it was easier for him to communicate than before.She said to the man gracefully: "You have a good feeling. But I'm sorry, I'm married, so--" She said this just to stop the other person's unreasonable thoughts (if any), And the rhythm was deliberately slower than usual by half a beat. Fortunately, the man was not stupid, so he immediately changed his words and said, "I'm really sorry for causing you trouble, dear wife." This somewhat reduced her respect for him. There are men everywhere in the south who are disgusted and rush to please women, but there are not many really smart ones.However, under that kind of environment and tradition, women are generally regarded by men as obedient and docile sheep. As a result, even the men themselves are confused by themselves, or their intelligence is weakened.From the very beginning, she felt that the northerners were smarter in this regard. The progress of men and women has always been accompanied by progress. If women are treated as little fools, men will only become bigger fools.

Scarlett didn't have time for idle talk. She wanted to say goodbye to the man and leave, but suddenly thought that he might know where the post office was, and fortunately he could understand what she said, so she didn't bother to be polite and asked directly. Said: "Excuse me, sir, how should I go to the post office? I have a very urgent matter to do." When she was speaking, she intentionally showed a look of anxiety and inability to think about it. She knew very well that as a gentleman, the first thing to do is not If you have difficulty meeting a lady and don't help, secondly, you won't ask her whereabouts casually.

It's just that this time, her calculation was not so satisfactory. "Ah, just right, I'm also going to the post office to pick up a letter, if you don't mind, you can go with me."

"Then—thank you." Scarlett wanted to refuse. She really didn't like this man, but when she thought that she had already wasted so much time and Paul was still waiting for her at home, she couldn't refuse.Anyway, it's nothing, it's just a walk with a strange man, she made up her mind, she will never talk to him, if he wants to strike up a conversation, she will pretend to be stupid, and she will never say anything that may be harmful to her s things.She can't be blamed for being suspicious and distrustful of people. The influence of Disson's analysis on her has already made her like this.

Scarlett felt relieved when they were on the road, not because she had any in-depth understanding of that person. Although he wanted to talk to Scarlett several times, Scarlett simply put him off, so the two of them could only talk in silence. Hurry up.She found that the man did not come to spy on the information that Disson said. Although his path was obviously in two directions from the place he was going before, Scarlett clearly felt that there were more and more people, and she felt safe about herself. A little bit of worry slowly dissipated.It seems that she just wanted to have a few more words with her fellow villager, so she decided to change the road temporarily.Scarlett felt that he was quite sincere. Although he played a little trick that a discerning person could tell at a glance, he knew how to respect the lady and didn't show great hospitality to her, so her guard against him gradually disappeared.

When we finally arrived at the post office, there were still quite a few people. Although the men knew how to give way to the women, the women competed fiercely at the same starting point.Scarlett was not afraid of being crowded, but she was too embarrassed to squeeze in front of a fellow villager she just met. Fortunately, the fellow villager was understanding and capable, so he led her directly to the back of the post office. The post office staff knew him very well and quickly helped Scarlett The telegram was sent.Scarlett was still very grateful to him for his help.

When it was time to part, Mr. Gentleman--she thought she heard him called "Mr. Blaine" at the post-office--called a carriage for her with some kindness, and helped her into it.Scarlett felt a slight sting of rough friction as her hand rested on his, and the uncomfortable sensation overshadowed Scarlett's gratitude for his attentions.But to be honest, it is a lucky thing to meet a fellow villager who is willing to help me in a completely strange place, even though this fellow villager is also discounted.But because of this, people don't even have the nerve to ask her what her name is, and she saves herself or Rhett from getting into trouble because of her name.

Fortunately, I remembered the address of Lanli's house, otherwise it would be a big joke that would make her cry if she couldn't go back.Lanli was obviously relieved to see her, but she didn't ask where Scarlett went. This is her cuteness: she can endure her curiosity and not disturb others.Some people may take this kind of behavior as not caring enough for others, but Scarlett doesn't see it that way. She knows that Lanli has always been very good to others. It means that she will take care of everything, and she has the ability to judge whether a thing should be done or not.

So Scarlett is not lazy, please ask Lanli to help her teach Paul to learn etiquette. It is a piece of cake for Lanli to help her, and she knows that Lanli will be very happy, but this is what Scarlett promised Paul yesterday, she will I will never break my promise.Besides, he is a boy from the Robillard family. Although no one knows this except herself, even if they know, they would not be able to agree with his blood, but Scarlett, like her father Gerald, has always had the concept of family status. Disdainful, if the rest of the Robillards didn't recognize Paul, she would.Imagination-in fact, the foreseeable reality is closer to reality-set her against her mother's family and strengthened her determination to raise Paul into a superior person.