Continuation of "Gone with the Wind"

Chapter 130 Seven

Rhett took a deep puff of his cigar, and an idea became firm in his heart. Scarlett had changed herself, why couldn't she change herself as a man?Thinking of this, Rhett decided to do something to make up for his indifference to Scarlett during this period. As long as Scarlett can get better, Rhett still hopes to see that energetic woman.

After a few days, Scarlett was finally able to get out of bed and walk around.Scarlett was overjoyed to breathe the fresh Charleston air again.This is Rhett's home and his own home, and there are fond memories belonging to the two of them.Although Rhett hadn't been so enthusiastic these days, he still looked much better than before, but Scarlett obviously felt that Rhett was still a little hesitant.

Scarlett told herself to get well quickly, should Tara's cotton be harvested?I don't know what happened to the kids Jack and Paul?And Will?Scarlett felt that she had to worry about her life, she wasn't fully recovered yet, and she still had to worry about many people.But Scarlett is willing, because Scarlett is always a person full of energy.Nothing can be defeated, nothing can be defeated, of course Rhett is indispensable.

After several days of adjustments, at dinner one day, Rhett finally expressed his attitude towards Janet falling in love with Ashley.

"About your matter, Janet, I decided to take you to Ashley. I want to see what this kid is worthy of you." Rhett said calmly while eating.

Janet burst into joy. It turned out that her brother agreed a long time ago: "Brother, then you can take me with you. I think Ashley must have something to say to you, and you really should have a good chat."

"Yeah, I also think it's better to talk about some things, after all, it's not a good thing to keep hidden in your heart." Eleanor said while the iron was hot.

Scarlett wanted to talk, but when she thought about it, since Ryan had already made a decision, no matter what she said, it would not change his decision. Besides, this was what she wanted. Thinking of this, Scarlett put a piece of steak on the table. On Rhett's plate, she remembered Rhett's preference for medium-rare steaks.

Rhett frowned, but quickly ate the steak.Seeing this, Eleanor couldn't help but smile, everything will be fine, and so will the children.

Scarlett was still the same Scarlett, she would still say, wake up, tomorrow is a brand new day.

but Mrs. Walmont looked a little disturbed, perhaps worried about Mrs. Butler.

"Paul, it's already so late, why don't you go up to rest first?" Mrs. Walmont probably couldn't bear to see him stay up late, and said to him.

Paul shook his head and said nothing.Neither Angela nor Andrew knew what had happened until after the ball, and must have slept soundly now; he had asked to stay (though he did not know why he had done so), and Mrs. Butler immediately agreed, Perhaps he thought it would not be too embarrassing to have a child present; but the strange thing is that Mr. Butler didn't raise any objection, just looked at him with that silent look, and walked into the next room without saying hello.Paul thought hard for a long time, and he didn't feel that he had offended him in any way. It should be more accurate to throw this kind of look at his wife and even Angela's parents.

He didn't know if Mrs. Butler's behavior was considered normal.Although he could see that she tried her best to look calm when she walked into the room, he could also see the panic she couldn't hide no matter how hard she tried, she was really a person who was born with everything written on her face.It is reasonable to say that she was a little surprised when she first saw the person she was thinking about day and night. After all, she had no preparations, or the direction of the preparations was wrong, but there was no joy of reunion after a long absence, so it made people feel murmured up.

Paul didn't hear footsteps, but he saw the Walmonts get up from the couch, so he rose with them.When he turned around, he deliberately slowed down a bit, and while Mr. Butler was taking off his hat to them (where did he get the hat, why didn't he see it just now), he quietly moved his position from the front to the two of them Behind—actually, it’s completely unnecessary, they are all so familiar, adults are trouble—he can only follow, but when he bends halfway, he finds Mrs. Butler is still poking there, ignoring the three A self-inflicted person who just looked at him expressionlessly (this time she really managed to have a calm expression, but it made him feel bad, like a pool of stagnant water suddenly frozen).He had no choice but to pull his body back stiffly, feeling an ominous premonition in his heart—he had always felt that this word was pretentious before, but now he could only say so.

The typhoon in Charleston comes fast, comes fiercely, and goes fast.When Scarlett's injury was not serious, Rhett called the whole family to hold a small family meeting.

"Scarlett can basically take care of herself now, and I plan to take Janet to the north to find that damned Twelve Oaks." When Rhett said this, his eyes were full of disdain.But Scarlett still found Rhett's strangeness.

"Are you really determined to take Janet to the north?" Scarlett's green eyes glowed with hope, hoping that Rhett could face this matter honestly.

It's just that Scarlett didn't expect that Rhett ignored her own existence and directly turned the topic to Janet: "My sister, I think you are willing to go, right? Before my mother and I change our minds, I think we'd better go." It’s best to settle this matter. As for the others, they can go wherever they want.” It seems that Rhett was very angry because of the mention of Ashley, and the cigar in his mouth seemed to be puffing harder.

Scarlett frowned. During this period of time, Rhett had obviously changed, and his attitude towards herself was obviously much better, but today Rhett seemed to have returned to his previous indifference.Scarlett felt a little uneasy, as if she was afraid that something bad would happen.She clearly felt that Rhett was coming back, but why was her heart so empty at this moment.It seemed that Rhett had never been gentle, but when he was feeding himself medicine, his eyes were so gentle.

Scarlett was confused, but Janet was obviously very excited.I saw Janet jumping up, without concealing her inner excitement, screaming: "Brother, do you mean we can start right away?" Janet looked like a nympho, her eyes were full of love, flashing Looking at the bright light, it was like seeing countless treasures.

Rhett took a deep puff of a cigarette: "If there is nothing special, we will leave tomorrow." When Rhett said this, he took a sharp look at Scarlett, his eyes were full of resentment and forbearance, There is even a hint of pride.

Scarlett really didn't understand, what was going on?Was Rhett just kidding himself?Scarlett's injured head seemed to start to hurt again. On one side was the indifferent Rhett, on the other side was the excited Janet who was about to dance, and Eleanor was sitting there silently. What's going on? These People seem so far away from her, Scarlett feels that she is an outsider at this time, of course, this outsider is entirely because of Rhett's actions.

When Scarlett was thinking hard, Rhett stared at Scarlett with a half-smile, and said, "I think your injury should be fine. Let's go together tomorrow, but you'd better go back and see your Peachtree Street in Atlanta." house." Rhett was still smoking his cigar vigorously, as if there was something embarrassing in that cigar.

Scarlett turned her head. Indeed, I had a few things to do when I went to Atlanta, but I just took back the house on Peachtree Street with the help of Rhett, but there are still Bell, Paul, and Jack in Atlanta. , I don't know what happened to these two children.When Scarlett thought of this, she seemed to be full of strength again.As long as there is hope, she is alive.

"It seems that you don't need to make special arrangements for this. Of course I know that I want to go back to Atlanta. As for Paul's guardian, I think I will compete with you to the end. After all, Bell is his mother." Scarlett looked at Rhett provocatively, There is a charming smile in the eyes, but behind this smile is endless indifference.

Rhett sneered and said, "Of course that's good. I think you've lived in Charleston for too long. The life of the upper-class aristocrats here really doesn't suit you. You are indeed suitable to be a country woman."

Of course, Scarlett heard that when she encountered robbers on the train, she regarded herself as a country woman.But this Rhett is really too tricky, and it has been such a long time, and he still uses it to ruin himself.Scarlett suppressed the anger in her heart and said: "Mr. Butler, I hope you have a smooth journey tomorrow. I also want to go back to Atlanta, to Tara, because the matter of Janet and Ashley is their own matter, and none of us can do it." I can't interfere. Besides, Ashley is not a Yankee, but an authentic southern nobleman. I think Mr. Butler, who is poor and white, will always find some backers to make a comeback, right?" Scarlett said all this in one go, and her heart immediately felt happy. Not much, and all these words hit the nail on the head, not only clearly showing the love between Ashley and Janet, but also Rhett's current poverty, and of course his own pride.

Scarlett admired her thoughts so much. From this point of view, she must have grown up slowly under Rhett's stimulation.Scarlett couldn't help sniggering, and Janet was completely immersed in the excitement of meeting Ashley.And Eleanor had already left the meeting. Scarlett remembered that Eleanor said that she would not get involved in young people's affairs now.

Scarlett looked at Rhett again, only to see that Rhett was still holding a cigar, but the cigar in his hand was almost exhausted.

"Janet, pack up your things. By the way, pack up for your sister-in-law who hasn't divorced yet. After all, she can't survive here." Rhett obviously didn't look at Scarlett, but stared at the distant place outside the living room. place.

Scarlett followed Rhett's gaze, and there was an atmosphere of harvest.It turned out that the typhoon in Charleston did not destroy the small town, instead, it was full of sunshine and hope. Scarlett felt that she would stop bickering with Rhett, and it would be pointless to go on like this.

"I think Janet, let's help Mr. Butler clean up. After all, Mr. Butler always has to prepare a lot of things when he goes out." After Scarlett finished speaking, she stood up, patted her lightly and was still immersed in excitement. middle? , completely ignoring Janet from the outside world.

"Janet, you must be happy." After Scarlett finished speaking, she left the living room gracefully.It's just that when she left, Scarlett made a face at Rhett.Scarlett found that Rhett's face had no expression at all? , I can't help being a little confused, what happened to Rhett, is it just because of Ashley?Scarlett wavered a little, but soon pride and self-esteem took the upper hand.I still have so many things to do, here, Charleston, I still have to leave, and Scarlett also believes that Rhett will definitely return to her, so let Rhett worry about it for a few more days.

On the second day, Rhett took Janet to the north to find Ashley to solve the relationship between Janet and him.Of course Rhett hopes to see Ashley more and wants to explain everything.Scarlett took some clothes and left Charleston by herself.Eleanor originally planned to send Scarlett, but Scarlett refused.Scarlett hoped that Rhett could send her off, but after the three separated at the train station, Scarlett realized that she had already boarded the train into Atlanta.