aristocratic engagement

The topic of writing was about to come to an end, and Annie finally asked: "Are you willing to submit an article to a magazine? If so, I will try my best to help."

Liz's face instantly turned red. She didn't expect Anne to walk so fast, and stammered: "I, I haven't thought about this level yet! No——I mean, I didn't think about it at all before I came here. Submit 'this work'! I still have a lot to improve..."

"So, do you know how to change it?" Annie asked immediately.

Liz was at a loss for words when asked.

She really didn't know how to change it.It’s just that I still feel that I haven’t really published it—not even shown her work to anyone other than my sisters, so she doesn’t know whether or how to change it?

"You see, you don't even know how to change it, that is to say, you don't know if there is any problem with you, and if so, where is the problem." Annie explained her thoughts, "I am nothing Professional people, but I know that professional things must be handled by professional people. You have entrusted me with your work, so, I dare to say, do you trust my judgment?"

Liz nodded vigorously, looking at her expectantly.

Annie shook her head and said: "Then, I may disappoint you in this aspect. Although I love reading books, as I told you before, I prefer books on economics and politics, but I am not interested in literature and delicate expressions. There’s no bottom line.”

Liz couldn't help showing a disappointed and slightly angry expression, feeling like he was being made fun of?

"However, if you want to ask for my advice, I will only recommend your work to publishers and newspapers, and let those professional editors make judgments."

"what?"

Liz screamed out, and Jane couldn't help covering her mouth when she heard this, for fear of screaming.

"Are you afraid?" Annie tilted her head, "But, you made it clear before that you are willing to tell the story to others. I can't think of anyone who will hear more stories than people in newspapers and publishing houses. , they can give you professional guidance.”

"No! My novel will be scolded as worthless!" Liz cried out.

Annie laughed: "How could it be? At most, they really didn't like it, so they didn't hear from them. No one would be angry enough to send a letter cursing at the submission."

"...Then, what if they throw my text into the trash can?"

"It's also possible." Annie nodded pretendingly, seeing that Liz was serious and even pale, she burst out laughing, "If you want me to say, you don't have to foresee so many terrible consequences. A bad result is no reply, then you should also know that your work does have some problems—”

"...Then I should learn more from other people's experience and read more books..." Liz answered dejectedly.

"No, of course not." Annie couldn't help but patted her head with her hand, "You have read enough books, but can you really learn more from those famous books now? Ask me Said, you should write more, vote more, it is best to ask those editors and big shots, ask them to give some advice, even if someone does not hesitate to give advice, it is still profitable.”

In Annie's opinion, maybe the rich books of later generations can answer questions to a certain extent, but now, reading is even a luxury, let alone publishing books, and there are obviously few books about writing.

If Liz wanted to start from this aspect, he would have no answer in all likelihood after pondering for himself, and finally got into a dead end and couldn't get out.

The most cost-effective way is to send letters to those publishing houses - you know, in this era, even if you send a letter, the cost is paid by the recipient. For Liz, there is almost no cost, unless she receives a reply.

Once there is a reply, its value far exceeds the price of receiving the letter.

Annie considered herself a businessman, so why didn't she do such a thing that was beneficial to herself but not harmful?At almost no cost, with great access to professional guidance at the highest level!

"If you don't do this because of shyness, I think it's really a loss!"

Annie broke up the pros and cons of this matter and broke it up for Liz to hear—after all, for a girl who has lived in the countryside for more than ten years since she was born, such an approach is indeed whimsical and unacceptable.

Jane saw that Liz was still unable to make a decision, but felt that she was moved by Anne: "Miss de Bourgh is right, Liz, if you are worried that the money Mr. Bennet gave you is not enough, you can buy more pens and paper , I can also lend you the money I saved. Of course - I have to pay it back!"

She never intends to hide in front of Miss de Bourgh. She is not ignorant of the situation of the Bennet family, and Jane has already admired Miss de Bourgh. She knows that Miss de Bourgh With the vision and mind, they will not look down on them because of their family background.

Liz was almost persuaded.

"But... I need to copy a lot..."

"I can help you too, my dear." Jane held her hand and said emotionally, "I can't find my interest at the moment, and I don't know what I should do, so let me help you! You have goals and abilities, as a sister, of course I support you unconditionally!"

Liz finally nodded heavily.

Only then did Annie secretly breathe a sigh of relief in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face, and she pretended to be impatient and said: "Okay, okay, whether you want to submit an article under your real name or a pseudonym to follow the trend, it's your own business. I asked Du Li to give you the addresses of those large magazines and publishing houses in a while!"

"I need to think of a good name!" Liz's eyes lit up, "I just remembered when you said that... Oh, tell me, can I use my father's name?"

"You can do it yourself!"

That's all Annie could say.

Although it was not easy for Liz to take this step, Anne couldn't ask her to be more and more real. Even she herself was wearing a mask, using the image of a man as a protective shield in front of her. Behind the armor, she can be her true self.

Annie felt sad and powerless for this.

If she wants to use her real identity to run factories and companies, the reviling will follow overnight, and her industry may still be supported by irreplaceable technology, but Rosings Manor and Mrs. Catherine Will be unable to bear the pressure until it collapses.

Annie didn't know that at that time, no matter how strong she was, her mentality would collapse overnight, and she would never recover from it.

"Annie? Annie!" Liz inexplicably felt that the people around her suddenly became depressed, and immediately shook her, "What's wrong with you? What are you thinking?"

"...It's nothing." Annie woke up startled, and buried the boundless fear and fear deep in her heart again, "There is one more thing I want to tell you, do you remember?"

After speaking, Liz nodded a little stiffly, not knowing how to start.

Annie was still thinking about the things she had been thinking about before—with her physical condition, maybe this year, maybe next spring, she would also start to develop, and in a short period of time, just like Jane Bennet The childlike innocence also faded away, and he matured faster than the body of oriental blood in the previous life.

At that time, it will be more and more difficult to hide yourself under the mask and cloak, and the slightest mistake will be exposed.After all, she is still a lady in real life, and there are no more gentlemen around her for reference.

This is also one of the reasons why she came to London in a hurry to make arrangements for the following things this year.

Fortunately, up to now, Phoenix's industry has been on the right track-although there have been some twists and turns, but it was a matter of time, and it was not completely unexpected-Mr. Richter's name has also been slapped go out.Annie also chose a reliable and trustworthy manager, a clever but naturally dumb assistant, and a "friend" who seems to touch the truth but keeps it secret.

However, enough is enough.

Anne felt that it was time to withdraw herself from being around this friend.

Ellen Edgerton was a gentleman, and of course he had no strange feelings for her as a child—or, not to that extent.But in another two years, based on Anne's understanding of her own appearance, she will not be inferior to Lady Catherine's stunning appearance. To speak of arrogance, perhaps the threshold of Rosings Manor will be broken.

She can't guarantee whether the "friendship" with Allen will become a stumbling block for her.

Annie sometimes felt that she was simply indifferent and selfish, and even regarded other people's good feelings for her as a resource that could be used.She knew Alan's vague feelings, instead of retreating thousands of miles away like an upright and noble person, or boldly accepting it like a young girl in love, she used her ambiguous rhetoric like It's like fishing on the edge of a cliff, using that feeling to make more profits for yourself.

'But Alan is not a little white rabbit, he will not be such a character who can be used by others. Anne told herself and comforted herself, "He is a businessman wearing a gentleman's coat. Maybe when he wakes up, he will hate me and stay away from me."But by then, I no longer need his affection. '

Annie is also a businessman, a businessman in a lady's coat.

"You're in a daze again... Anne." Liz's helpless voice sounded beside her ears.Two times in a row, her indescribable shyness has gradually dissipated.

"I'm sorry, I...I was thinking about something."

Liz waved his hands indifferently, and was about to walk towards the garden.Jane was at a loss, took her sister's hand, and asked, "Didn't you have something to say just now?"

"...Now I don't think it's necessary to say anything." Liz shook her head.

Annie looked at her transparent and clean eyes, knowing that she already had her own idea, she nodded: "I understand, sorry, this topic is really inappropriate for me, and I have no position to talk about it."

After all, Lance and Liz just met each other once. Even if Annie saw that Liz had a slight affection for him at that moment, it didn't mean anything.

"No, I'm not blaming you, Anne." Liz held her with the other hand, "Some things and some feelings are just a momentary thing, but when I think about it carefully, it's not worth my entanglement and hesitation .It's still early after all!"

It's still early after all!

Annie raised her eyes under the sun, and her heart became bright.