gentleman's manor

This question caught me all of a sudden, and I didn't even know how to answer him.

I am a person who has been reborn once. After rebirth, I have tried my best to be a gentleman.Of course I want the best for my friend, but first of all he needs to be happy.

"You know, I went to visit John today, and he told me... one thing, he seems to be entangled in this, so he got married impulsively." I said hesitantly.

"Hehe, I understand. He was just trying to demonstrate to me. That kid is kind and weak, and he can only use such a harmless way to make me angry." Mr. Martin smiled and turned a ring on his hand.

"I trust you, so I'm not afraid to tell you that I sent someone to do it." He said, "My original intention was to get her to have an abortion, but she was too young to make it through. I'm sorry, but I don't Regret. I, Jack Martin, can get the status and power I have today, but my hands have never been clean! If a man wants to succeed, he must not be soft-hearted, let alone hesitant to be weak, otherwise he will always be a poor loser!"

What he said was extremely shameless. No wonder John ran away from home. I was shocked by this and couldn't calm down for a long time.In front of me was an unremarkable little old man. He was old and his face was covered with dimples, but his eyes were extremely bright, bright like a beast in the snow, always full of wildness and high fighting spirit.This is the businessman who was born in the bottom society. They are ambitious, smart and resourceful, and they have a proud heart that will never admit defeat.Fight bravely in this world of the weak and the strong, grab all the resources to climb up, never tire like the sharks in the sea, maybe scary, maybe cruel, but you have to admit their existence.

"Besides, that woman is not a good thing. She shows her uprightness by provoking the relationship between our father and son. Who does she think she is, and why should she judge my conduct from the moral high ground? Since she despises my way of doing things, Then they must also disdain the money I earned by various means, I hope they can always maintain such a pure and noble heart." The old man said.

"I'm here this time, actually I have something to ask you." Mr. Martin faced me solemnly, with his hands folded on the table: "If you still appreciate the help I have done to you, I hope that at any time , don’t even help my son.”

At this time, the sky was completely dark, the rain had not stopped, and the fire in the fireplace was about to go out.

I looked at this shrewd and powerful old gentleman, and I was horrified. What does he want to do?

"Don't worry, I won't do anything excessive." Maybe seeing my surprised expression, he told me: "I'm just worried that someone will hinder my actions, can you understand?"

I hesitated for a long time, but I raised my head and said to him firmly: "Your Excellency is my benefactor, and I will not refuse your request under any circumstances. But John is my best friend, we grew up together , to me, he is more important than you, if my friend comes to ask for help, even if I fight against you, I will not leave him alone."

After speaking, I looked directly at the other party.

But Mr. Martin suddenly burst out laughing. He patted me on the shoulder and said, "Silly boy, where are you thinking? If John really comes to ask you for help, you can do whatever you want. I mean, you can't take the initiative." Help him. I still know my son. Maybe he is timid, but he values ​​his dignity. If he really encounters something embarrassing, he will not beg for help like a beggar, because he is my son. son!"

That night, Mr. Martin had dinner with my brother and sister, and he drank a few glasses of red wine cheerfully, and he didn't seem to have any worries at all.

He left Anna with a delicate toy doll, a doll made of some pale pink stuff, with beautiful blond hair, blue eyes, and a delicate little dress.Anna liked him very much, and kept thanking him. After he left, Anna happily commented to me: "This Mr. Martin is really likable. I heard that he used to sponsor my brother to go to school? We should visit him more. Walk around the house and show gratitude."

I thought it was true. If this old and cunning businessman hadn't had some means, he wouldn't be where he is today.But it’s enough for me to walk around with him, you’re still exempt, and you’ll save yourself from being sold by him and counting the money.

The next day I took my sister to Baron Hall's.

When I left, I heard that he took care of me a lot.After all, there is only a 17-year-old girl in the family. If you want to integrate into the social life of the local people, you still need to be introduced by noble people.

Baron Hall is the gentleman with the highest status in the whole town. He has a kind heart, a wide circle of friends, and great prestige.He and his wife have a son and a daughter together, and their whole family was there when we visited.

Anna curtseyed to the baron's family. She was very cautious, but she couldn't stand firmly and almost fell over.I hurriedly supported her, and found that the little girl's face was as red as a ripe plum. She carefully glanced at Mr. Carlos, then quickly lowered her eyes, and retreated to the side of the baron's daughter, Miss Bonnie.

The baron's eldest son, Carlos, is 26 years old and unmarried.Slender and handsome, he had been at home helping his father look after the property since he graduated from Cambridge University.At the same time, he is also cruising in various balls and social life, and he is a man who lives under the eyes of everyone.

Miss Bonnie has the air of an aristocratic lady. She is wearing a delicate and luxurious pale pink dress with layers of lace on the hem. Although it is just everyday clothes, she also wears long white silk gloves that wrap her arms.The jewelry on her body is simple, she only wears a silver cross pendant necklace and a pink hairband on her head.After she saluted me, she backed away quickly, and never looked at me again.

The Baroness was tall and thin, her body was straight when she stood, and her chin was raised high, looking like a straight rifle.The face is also very serious, and it seems that he never smiles.When I went up to say hello to her, she held out a hand proudly, and I hurriedly took it, and kissed her hand cautiously.

Mr. Carlos was impeccably dressed and clean-shaven.He has a calm demeanor, always has a smile on his handsome face, and his every move is chic and elegant.No wonder so many women are obsessed with him, not only has a good appearance, but also a good net worth, for many women, he is simply a dream husband candidate.

As a man who often goes to banquets and is a fish in water in various social occasions, he behaves in all directions, caring for me and my sister, but not showing intimacy, and has a very good sense of distance. The courteous conversation did not make her feel left out.

"Miss Anna hasn't been here for a long time. Are you feeling unwell?" He asked Anna with a charming smile.

Anna's face was flushed, she looked at the people around her with her eyes, then quickly lowered her eyes, and said in a low voice, "I... have been feeling a little unwell recently, but I'm fine now, thank you for thinking about me."

"Then please come and walk around from time to time, my mother and sister like your company very much." He nodded slightly.

"Yes... yes, sir," said Anna.

The servants brought out an expensive tea service, china with gold rims.The porcelain is printed with blue and white patterns and painted with exotic portraits.

The baroness waved her fan lightly and said, "You can feel free with me, you don't have to be restrained."

"Thank you for your hospitality, ma'am." I said respectfully, and the other party brought me a very expensive tea set, which was considered decent enough for me.

Mr. Baron sipped his lipstick tea and asked me with a smile: "I heard that you have been in India for two full years."

"Yes, my lord," I replied.

"Are you interested in serving as a pastor in a nearby church? You should have this qualification by now?"

I hesitated for a moment, hesitating in my heart.

"Actually, I would like to ask you to take over the pastorship in our town of Vernon. Now the pastor is too old to be competent for his work, and his children also hope that he can be raised at home. But we need to find a local It may not be easy for the priests to be trusted by the congregation, I recommend you to everyone, and everyone is happy for you to take over." The baron said.

The baron's words were so humble and polite that I couldn't say a single word of rejection, for fear of refusing his good intentions, saying that everyone agreed, but in fact, without his recommendation, I'm afraid no one would know who I am.If I reject him, I'm afraid it will be said that I don't know what's good and what's wrong, and I won't be able to hang out in this circle in the future.

"Thank you for the recommendation, sir, then I'd rather be obedient than respectful." I knew I couldn't refuse, so I had no choice but to bow.The previous ideas seem too naive now. As long as people live, they must obey the rules of society. This irresistibility does not depend on the will of each person.

"Hehe, you are too polite. By the way, do you plan to go home and have a look recently? I heard that your brother William doesn't seem to be doing well. He gambled a lot. Your father kicked him out of the house. He came to the door several times Argued with your father, and there was a fight afterwards. I heard that your father took him to court, and although it didn't matter afterwards, it made things ugly," said the baron.

The baron's words made me very worried, and my brows were furrowed until I got into the carriage.

Anna noticed my expression and asked me worriedly: "Are you worried about Brother William? Is he in a bad situation?"

I held Anna in my arms, thinking about what happened in my previous life.

His elder brother died in a street fight. He was kicked out of the house by his father, and he still persisted in his bad habits of gambling, drinking, and whoring. Then, one night, he was beaten to death on the streets of London.It was only discovered early the next morning, and not even a single prisoner was found, which can be said to be extremely useless.

I thought for a long time, told Anna, I decided to go to him.

"If he's bad, you take him home," said Anna.

I didn't have to ask Anna to tell me to do it, and William wasn't bad when he was a kid, and when his mother was still around, he was a gentle and well-behaved kid, and sometimes he would play with me.His change began when his father married Mrs. Jenny and came in, and then ignored the three of us, brothers and sisters.

I have never cared about him. One is that I am young, and it seems ridiculous to educate the elder brother; the other is that he has an arrogant personality and does not listen to anyone's advice. In the past, there was Simon as a housekeeper, but since Simon left, he is simply Became a tyrant.

I heard that William lives in the East End of London, where the law and order is very chaotic. It is on the edge of London, where only poor people gather.

Since the land enclosure movement started in the UK, many farmers lost their land and had to leave their hometowns and come to big cities to make a living, because there are new factories here that can give them jobs.Although the factory owners were extremely cruel and made them work from morning to night, people still refused to give up the only chance to make a living.

In my previous life, I worked as a recorder in a textile factory in the East District. To be honest, compared to manual workers, recorder is a job like heaven.The workers worked so hard that they could earn two pounds a year at most, but I had a full four pounds. This is all thanks to my father who was willing to spend four pounds a year to let me go to school instead of driving me out of the house to beg for food.Therefore, I am actually very familiar with the Eastern District.

But my servant Hughes didn't think so. When he heard that I was going to the East District, he seriously advised me: "Sir, the law and order there is too messy. You are a decent gentleman. You should stay away. There will be Despicable people come to beg, maybe even thieves."

"I promise to ride only in the carriage," I told him.

Seeing that I insisted on going, he had no choice but to obey.

In the early morning, we drove across a stone bridge and came to the East End of London.

It's just dawn, and it's gloomy here and there.The streets were very messy, muddy from the rain.Several streets are very long, and the streets are lined with low-rise houses, and the better houses are just dilapidated small buildings.

Before the carriage, the noisy day of the slum is unveiling her secret veil to us.