[Comprehensive Classics] Killing the Classics

Let a woman punish a man. The best idea is to block the trap with a big rock when the man thinks that the woman has been fooled, but he doesn't realize that he has stepped into the trap, so that he will never be able to get out. come out.And the trap Anya designed for Charlie was just like that. Although it was simple, she was sure it would work.

From the very beginning, Charlie disliked his cousin.She's a pure small-town girl, short-sighted and ignorant of trendy things.At the beginning, she could still see her following him with adoring eyes, but when the news of her father's death came, this seemingly innocent girl also changed her attitude, and her eyes were no longer so cautious when looking at him.

However, in some respects, she can be trusted after all, because she is stupid and ignorant, as long as she uses a little thought, she can carry out her ideas to the end.Even Mrs. Anard, who is so reserved, has become a prisoner of his sweet talk, and Charlie is still very confident in his charm.So he confidently handed over his most important property, the dressing box, to Eugenie.

Moreover, when he encountered the current embarrassing situation, in order not to be sent to India to stay with those vulgar people, he had to use this girl to achieve his own goals.Of course, this must be very easy to achieve.He will make his uncle realize that the best home for the millions of dollars is his nephew, or perhaps his future son-in-law.Eugenie is not ugly, on the contrary, she has a sense of beauty, and as long as he has money, he can return to Paris and reconnect with his beloved Madame Annard.

Gold and silver, the light is so shiny, it looks so decent.They can paint a sinful person as white as a bride's skirt, and they can even wash away a person's past.It is these things that cause people's crimes, but it happens to have the function of washing away sins.As long as you have money, what can't you do?Charles never suspected that the banker's wife would deceive him in such a matter, because neither the de Grassins nor the Crochets were poor people who could not afford a wife, and they were so eager to marry Grandet, because Of course it's just money.Being close to the water is the first thing to do, and Charlie must be one step ahead of them to get Eugenie.Anyway, for a young man in Paris, this is already a proficient skill.

After two o'clock in the afternoon, the postman delivered several letters.Charlie read these letters in one breath, and sat down in the chair with satisfaction.Anya asked intentionally, "Charlie, how are things going? Are things going well?"

Charlie replied: "Very well, Aphonse is really a good friend. He sold all the things in my house and got a good price. I have paid off all my debts and have more than 2000 francs left. My friend inquired about the ships coming back from India, and heard that some gadgets are very valuable in India. So he bought some gadgets for me, and even shipped my luggage to India..."

That's right, my good friend Aphonse, and my first love, Mrs. Arnaud.The latter may not have done any help to Charlie, but Aphonse is definitely a good enough friend.But, after Charlie came back from India, did he ever think about his friend?Anya thought indifferently.

Mr. Grandet heard their conversation and scolded: "Eugenie, don't ask your cousin's private affairs, this is his secret."

Charlie smiled and said, "It's okay, I don't have any secrets. At least not in front of you, uncle."

Monsieur Grandet was obviously very pleased to hear him say this, but he said anyway: "Tuuuuuuuuuu! Nephew, you will know later that you have to keep your mouth shut in business."

Charlie winked at Anya, and the two came to the garden one after another.There was a walnut tree in the garden, and under it were chairs for the shade, but they were also very old.When Anya came out, she intentionally showed her feet. She knew that Mr. Grandet would soon become suspicious and come over to see what they were doing.

After they sat down, Charlie held Anya's hand, and looked at her with affectionate eyes, as if he had a thousand words: "Eugenie, I'm leaving soon. In five days, we'll be there." Parting, perhaps forever, at least for a long time. I shall not return for many years. My dear Eugenie, do not put your whole life with mine, and I may die outside. Perhaps you have Opportunity to meet a rich marriage..."

"No, Charlie." Tears welled up in Anya's eyes, which made her eyes extremely bright, and she also had a kind of pitiful demeanor.Her voice was choked up: "I just ask you one question, do you love me?"

Great, Mr. Grandet is standing at the window looking this way.

Charlie whispered emotionally: "Oh, I love you so much. God sent you to me to enjoy a true love. Eugenie, you have already occupied my heart and taken everything from me. "

...really, true love?Anya's lips couldn't help twitching.Why does she feel like this is a curse word... In order to conceal her emotions, she lowered her head on purpose, and said shyly, "Oh, my God! You actually said that!"

"Eugenie, please believe me!" Charlie raised his voice, and now he was quite sure that the girl was hooked, "I love you so much... I never imagined that I would fall in love with you like this before." A girl, innocent, simple, yet fiery, sweet, pure, gentle... But I have to leave. Eugenie, will you wait for me?"

The distorted face of old Grandet had disappeared from the window.Anya was very satisfied.She looked at Charlie tearfully, and said affectionately, "Of course."

Charlie grabbed her hand and began to kiss: "I'll come back and marry you, Eugenie."

Anya pretended to be worried and said: "You won't, you will meet so many women outside..."

"Oh, Eugenie, let me make you a promise!" Charlie moved closer to her.

Anya pushed him: "Don't do this, Charlie, others will see it."

"No one will see it. Besides, aren't we already married? If we really love each other, we are married." Charlie said, approaching her eagerly.But before he succeeded in kissing Anya, the old man Grandet's angry voice sounded: "Grandpa, you bastard! What are you doing!"

"Dad!" Anya's eyes lit up, she pushed Charlie away and ran over.Charlie also stood up hastily, and said politely: "Uncle, as you can see, Eugenie and I really love each other..."

"It doesn't matter who you fall in love with!" Mr. Grandet roared, grabbed Anya and walked into the house.Charlie followed behind: "Uncle, Eugenie and I have agreed for life..."

"You still remember that you are going to India, huh?!" Mr. Grandet said loudly, dragging Anya into the house.Anya showed a look of panic and uneasiness, and she had made up her mind to act no matter what.Seeing them, Mrs. Grandet stood up in a panic: "God... what's the matter?"

"Your good daughter, and your good nephew are privately engaged for life!" Mr. Grandet said angrily, let go of Anya and sat down.Charlie also rushed in: "Uncle..."

"There's no place for you to talk here!"

"No, uncle, listen to me." Charlie said in a calm tone, "I love Eugenie, and Eugenie also loves me. We have made a lifelong agreement under the witness of God, and I will definitely come back to marry Eugenie. Yeni's."

Mr. Grandet asked back: "Is it based on your 400 million debts?"

Anya seized the opportunity to add fuel to the flames: "Don't I have my own dowry, Dad!"

Monsieur Grandet was stunned. "Grandpa, you bastard!" he cursed, "Dowry! Duh! Who made you so whimsical!"

Anya blinked innocently and confusedly: "But, Charlie..." She glanced at Charlie half-heartedly, and got an encouraging look from him—well, this young man hasn't figured out what his uncle is like yet. What about her——afterwards, she continued, "Isn't it necessary for a daughter to have a dowry when she gets married? I still have [-] francs in the deposit box!"

"Do you want to take that gold away?!" Mr. Grandet said angrily, "I gave you all the money, I gave it to you!"

Charlie said: "Uncle, since you gave Eugenie, it is her property. What's more, in Paris, when a daughter gets married, the father must give at least half of the property..."

This sentence successfully angered Mr. Grandet completely. "Fuck your mother!" he yelled, "Half! You don't even want to take a penny from me! Get lost to India today, and never let me see you again for the rest of my life! "

Anya was locked in her room, and Mr. Grandet only allowed her to drink water and eat bread.Madame Grandet shook her hand, trembling all over.She still doesn't understand what happened.

Anya listened carefully, and the noisy voices in the corridor gradually faded away.She knew that Mr. Grandet would definitely think of the "free" ship, and he would be happy to let that ship take Charlie farther.What will happen to Charlie, the next step is already certain.Because Anya's head began to become dizzy, and her soul seemed to be leaving this body...

"Mom, I want to rest for a while." Anya reluctantly patted Mrs. Grandet's hand, showing a sincere smile, "Let me forget all of this..."

She fell on the bed, her consciousness plunged into darkness.