Chapter 116: Solemn farewell
"Long pain is better than short pain", this is a motto that we often hang on our lips when solving problems.
It was under the spur of this sentence that Zhuo Qun neatly and crisply solved a series of troubles between him and the woman.
Completely corrected the mistakes in his life.
However, in order to avoid being pestered by Anai again, it is impossible for him to stay for this year's hunting season.
In comparison, the reluctance to Mr. Capet and the manor was more sad for him than the fact that he was left alone on the road.
I have to admit that Zhuo Qun has lived a ridiculous life in this life.
But during his years in France, he did not spend his time in vain, and he achieved nothing.
In addition to learning French, hunting, fishing, surfing, water skiing, dog training and wine tasting, as well as fingertip magic training at the beginning.
He also really made a true friend, Mr. Capet, the owner of the manor.
Mr. Capet was a wealthy widower born into a well-known local family.
The wife is a girl with his childhood sweetheart.
But he died when he was forty years old, and he never remarried again, and lived by himself for more than ten years.
And when his two sons grew up, they also went to work in big cities such as Paris and Lyon, and married and had children.
They only come back with their wives and children on summer vacations or Christmas.
Therefore, in the past few years, in addition to the housekeeper, the cook, the gardener, and the groom, Zhuo Qun has become the closest person in his life.
Perhaps it is because Zhuo Qun does not have the rebelliousness, frivolity, and arrogance of ordinary young people.
He is very polite and respectful of tradition.
Maybe it's because Mr. Capet and Zhuo Qun are close in mental age.
Not only do they have the same worldview and values, but they also feel lonely inside.
So naturally there was a sincere friendship.
Mr. Capet not only shared the joy of hunting, wine cellar, tobacco, food, and magic tricks with Zhuoqun.
He also often confides in Zhuoqun about his life experience and experience.
He can't even say a lot of things to his son and grandson, but he can be honest with Zhuo Qun.
It can be said that their relationship between teachers and friends has reached the point where they are not family members but they are better than family members.
So in the face of such a parting, Zhuo Qun took an attitude much more serious than dealing with Anai and Dela.
He didn't dare to be hasty at all, and specially bought a large box of Louis?? Vuitton cigars as a parting gift.
Just as Della went to pack her things, he found Mr. Capet in her master's study.
Mr. Capet was wiping his shotgun in his study, where the fireplace was blazing, and on top hung a huge deer head, the work of Mr. Capet five years earlier.
And the age of fifty-something is enough for a person to become wise.
Mr. Capet had only discovered him at a time when he shouldn't have seen him, and had seen the gift in his hand, so he roughly guessed what he meant.
"My friend, I thought you were practicing at the range. It seems that you are cowardly. Why, are you so afraid of losing my bet?"
"Excuse me, sir. It seems that you have already guessed it, and I am here to say goodbye. It's a little bit of a gift to thank you for your many days of hospitality. ”
"Oh my God, fifty euro cigars? And it's such a big box? Looks like you're not going to be back anytime soon. Why, you're going to be away for so long, aren't you even going to hunt wild boars? I thought you'd be hunting one alone this year. ”
"Sir, I do want to. But I'm afraid I'll have to go. Something has changed. ”
"Can I ask what's going on? Maybe I can help. ”
Mr. Capet said as he pulled a cigar out of the box, then put the gun down, lit it, and smoked it.
Zhuo Qun was very relieved to see his satisfied throughout.
"Thank you very much, but you can't get involved. To put it simply, it's mainly because I broke up with Anai, she did something that upset me, and I don't want to see her anymore. And she's definitely going to come here to pick up her luggage, you know, what she's like. If she finds me, it will become even more uninteresting. ”
"If that's the case, I know. Mr. Capet muttered, and then patted Zhuo Qun's hand affectionately.
"Young man, you are a good lad, and you are good in everything. But the vision of choosing a girlfriend is a little worse. So for me, that's not necessarily a bad thing. ”
"Yes, I understand now. I agree with you. So please don't worry about me. ”
"I'm glad you think so, but where are you going to go next? Do you have any plans?"
"Actually, it's quite rushed, and I can't talk about any plans. But the time spent in Nice and on your estate has taught me a little bit. There are many beautiful things in this world, far more lovely than women and money, and they are worth taking a good look at. I think it's time to go to Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Italy, and maybe England and Serbia. I also wanted to try what the Orient Express was like. ”
"I envy you. People who have plenty of time are the most enviable, not to mention that you are so rich. I had days like this when I was younger, and it was a wonderful time. The idea couldn't be better. Good luck with your journey and have fun. ”
At this, Mr. Capet let out a sigh peculiar to an old man, low but still reluctant.
So he said, "Of course, you must also remember that the gates of my manor are open to you at any time. Whenever you want, you are always welcome. ”
Zhuo Qun was really touched by this.
"Thank you, Mr. Capet, I must say that you are the nicest person I have ever met in France. Wherever I am at Christmas, I will always send you a card. ”
"Haha, that's what I think of you. Before I met you, I didn't have much affection for Orientals. But now it's different, there are very few people I admire in my life, and you are one of them. I know more than my loved ones. ”
Mr. Capet smiled, and then remembered something else.
"Ah, by the way, when are you going to leave?
"Yes, I'm afraid time is tight. After all, it only takes a few hours to fly from Paris, and if I can, I'm going to leave after lunch. ”
"Well, I'll have Albert (the housekeeper of Capet Manor) take you in a car. And before that, I'll have to open a good bottle of wine to see you off. Just that bottle of Jules?? Robin: Okay. Come on, let's go to the cellar together. ”
"You mean the 1858 bottle of cognac? No, it's too expensive......"
"Haha, precious? No, not at all. My friend, our friendship is worthy of such a good wine. ”
In this way, Zhuo Qun drank his wine that had been treasured for more than 150 years before parting ways with Mr. Capet.
So much so that when it was time for lunch, they were already drunk and didn't have much appetite.
Mr. Capet even said in public during the banquet.
It's a pity that he doesn't have a daughter, and his granddaughter is too young, otherwise he would definitely find Zhuo Qun as his son-in-law, or grandson-in-law.
The attitude is quite serious, and it does not seem to be drunk or joking.
So Dela, who was following the rice, couldn't help but gaze at Zhuo Qun affectionately again, looking very resentful.
Zhuo Qun was not embarrassed, and he had to quickly divert the topic so as not to cause another complication.
Eventually, after lunch, Albert drove Zhuoqun and Della to Avignon airport in the bitterly cold wind.
And Zhuo Qun and Della hugged goodbye and went their separate ways.
As for Anais, although he arrived at the manor that night, it was no longer useful.