3. Chapter III
Caroline Bentley has never been a person who likes to show off her talents, and when she realizes that there is someone at the door, she stops what she does, and Georgiana tilts her neck and looks at her curiously, "What's wrong, Caroline?" I mean, Miss Caroline......"
Seeing that the other party didn't seem to feel any discomfort with her name, Georgiana cautiously spoke, "Can I call your name?" Miss Bingley. β
"Of course!" The brown-haired girl's eyes widened, "I mean, I'm glad Georgiana can call me by name!" You know, your dear brother, Mr. Darcy, has been worried about you. β
Georgiana lowered her head embarrassedly, she knew that Caroline cared about herself, and her personality was too introverted to be unsuitable for socializing, "Brother, he really cares too much, I don't have any problem." β
"I know." Caroline narrowed her eyes and smiled. "I think we should go out, your brother can't wait, right? I'm afraid that I, a noble lady, will do something strange to his lovely sister. β
"Cai, Cai, it's not like that!"
The girl's retort was so cute that Caroline couldn't help but tease her, and her big eyes rounded like a littlebear.
"Alright, Caroline, you shouldn't bully Miss Darcy!" Charles's voice suddenly came from the door, and he looked at his sister funny and teasing other people's young ladies with black bellies, oh, how naughty!
Looking at Caroline's dissatisfied eyes, Charles narrowed his eyes and made a sad expression, "So my brother can't satisfy you?" β
Miss Lady raised her chin disdainfully, "You're not far off, Mr. Bingley." β
After saying that, the two looked at each other, and then they both laughed, seeing that Georgiana was a little jealous, she knew that Brother Darcy loved her very much, but he and his brother never did this, and every time they explained it with the big age difference, but when she saw Caroline and Mr. Bingley, her heart was still a little sad.
Caroline pursed her lips and saw Georgiana who was a little gloomy on the side, and instantly understood what this little girl was doing, she walked over and pulled Georgiana's hand, "Hey! You haven't introduced me to your Pemberley estate yet, Georgiana! It's so beautiful! β
Charles nodded busily on the side, "Yes, yes!" It's beautiful! Didn't you see that there's a big lake in Darcy's backyard, Caroline! β
"I think it's better to introduce Pemberley Manor, or my brother." Georgiana whispered, a little shy behind Caroline, avoiding Charles's inquiring gaze, "Iβmy class is about to begin." β
Caroline frowned, "Charles, don't be rude. β
"Hey!"
Mr. Darcy, who was sitting on the sofa next to him, raised his head and said sternly, "No, it's nothing. He paused and pondered, "Actually, I'm grateful that you're here, and Georgiana is a lot more cheerful because of Miss Bingley." β
Caroline waved her hand in surprise, "No, no, no, I like Georgiana very much!" "Isn't it a bit powerful to let this Mr. Darcy, who is known for his "arrogance", thank herself......
The tall and handsome Mr. Darcy stood up and stretched out his hand to point Caroline in the way, "Miss Bingley, please go this way." β
Caroline was very fond of this typical eighteenth-century European architectural style, and although the Pemberley Manor was the work of Mr. Darcy, it was evident from this obvious combination of Georgian and Rococo that Mr. Darcy was by no means the very strict and conformist man he had in appearance.
He may have suppressed his heart for a long time, but just like his manor, this free-spirited Rococo style is a perfect interpretation of Mr. Darcy's heart.
Looking at Charles as he was letting off the wind on the grass, Caroline laughed in a good mood, and Darcy suddenly realized that Charles had said that his sister was a beauty, which was indeed right.
There is no doubt that the young lady in front of her is a lady, but she has a cheerfulness that most ladies and noble ladies do not have, and her eyes are like a crescent moon when she laughs, crooked and charming.
There was a shallow pear vortex on her lips, the pale pink lips were like butterflies in a spring garden, the white teeth were neat and bright, and the brown curls gently brushed her face in the breeze.
Darcy couldn't help but secretly admire in his heart, he was indeed a rare young lady.
So can she be a hostess?
- Wait! This is so rude!
Darcy was secretly annoyed, his idea was too rude, this was a guest, not some casual young lady.
Although he quickly denied his heart, this thought left a small sprout in Fitzwilliam D'Arcy's heart, and one day, it will grow into a towering tree.
"Mr. Darcy." Miss Caroline Bingley's soft voice and a pleasant smile sounded in her ears, and Darcy immediately turned back and looked at her with a tense face.
"Thank you very much for inviting us here." She smiled charmingly, "Charles hasn't been so happy in a long time." β
"No, it's an honor to have you with you. Pemberry Manor hadn't been visited for a long time, and Georgiana was happy. "Mr. Darcy has always been a good gentleman," besides, Charles is also a friend of mine. β
Caroline still smiled and didn't say anything, but Darcy said uncharacteristically, "Miss Bingley, can I know why?" β
"What?"
Darcy said, "Why is it said that Charles is unhappy? β
Caroline was slightly stunned and said with a smile, "Well, it's not because of the Bentley family's property." A few days ago, my brother went to the factory, and he hasn't been very happy since he came back. β
Darcy frowned, not expecting Charles to be unhappy because of this.
Miss Bentley continued, "He said that the factory workers have been working a lot more lately because they have a few overseas orders, which has increased their burden, but the overnight rush has caused their health problems, so it's a vicious cycle. Many of those lists have not been completed. β
Darcy lowered his jealous eyelashes and paused for a moment before speaking, "If needed, the Darcy family's estate can give the Bentley family some support." β
Caroline was even more stunned, "...... Thanks, thanks? "Mr. Darcy, you...... Is there a misunderstanding?
"Hey! What are you talking about behind your back?! Charles shouted from afar, and ran over in a hurry.
"I know, Darcy, don't listen to Caroline! I'm not unhappy! Charles looked unhappy, "And, Caroline, didn't you say you're going to visit the factory with me recently?" It's good to go! β
Caroline chuckled, "Trust me so much. β
"Didn't you say you know the biggest problem in our factory right now?" Charles Bingley pouted unhappily, he stretched, "Since you know the problem, then I have a way to solve it!" β
Darcy narrowed his eyes, "Miss Bingley, I want to know, too." β
Caroline was stunned and said dryly, "It's just my personal opinion...... Mr. Darcy better not to listen, right? β
Darcy looked at her and didn't speak.
QAQ Ma Ma is so scary......
Hurry up and pick me up!!
Seeing that she couldn't hide, Caroline stubbornly said, "I heard Charles say last time that our wool processing factories have a lot of people, but they are very inefficient, which is actually a problem that most factories are facing now, right?" Seeing Darcy and Charles nodding, Caroline continued, "So I found out that all the people in our factory are responsible for everything from the shearing of the wool, to the collection of the wool, and then to the processing of products, such as blankets. β
Charles nodded, "The one hanging in your room was produced in our factory, and it took David two days and two nights to make it." β
Caroline pouted, "You see, it's so inefficient, and it makes Mr. David tired. β
Darcy began, "So, Miss Bingley, has she thought of any good idea?" To be honest, my factory is also facing such a problem, now that overseas trade is becoming more and more prosperous, a large number of orders are pouring in, and we can't take care of everything, so we can only give up some. - But, Charles and I, we are both businessmen, and businessmen don't want to see their profits disappear. β
Caroline smiled awkwardly, and honestly, she really didn't want to tell SΓΉ Darcy about it, and wondered if Adam Smith would have killed herself if he knew_(:Π·γβ )_
"Ahem, yes. I think the most important thing to do at this time is the 'division'. β
"Division of labor?"
"Yes." Caroline touched the bridge of her nose and whispered, "It is to let the workers be responsible for a part of the production process, which can make the whole production process more professional." Workers will be more skilled in their skills, and they will save a lot of time from shearing to processing. I heard from my brother that Mr. Watt's steam engine has been widely used lately, and I suspect that the use of these simple machines can make the work of the workers easier. β
She cautiously glanced at Mr. Darcy and her brother, "Well, I just proposed to build yì, if my brother thinks it is not suitable for the factory, I ......"
"Oh no! What are you talking about, baby?! It's just amazing! Charles's eyes lit up, "I knew that Caroline, you would never let me down!" β
As he spoke, he glanced at Mr. Darcy triumphantly, as if to say, look, I said that my sister will impress you, and you guys still don't believe it!
For the first time, Mr. Darcy frowned and smiled, looking a little ...... Uncanny.
At the very least, Caroline was frightened, she blinked her eyes, and heard the absolutely "arrogant" Mr. Darcy say, "Miss Bingley, I have to admit that you are indeed a businessman, but unfortunately, you are a young lady." β
If you're a gentleman, then I'll definitely work with you.
Caroline: Ξ£(Β°β³Β°|||) _ThisγIs this a compliment??
Ma Ma I actually got a compliment from Mr. Darcy, QAQ is worth it for the rest of my life!