Chapter 30: Marriage
For the German Empire, which had grown rich, the Huntelaar estate was nothing but inconspicuous.
Not to mention the splendid Kaiser's palace, the estates of all levels of nobility accumulated over hundreds of years are also everywhere in Berlin, almost all of them are much larger and more prosperous than the Huntelaar homeland. On the one hand, this is the accumulation of time, and on the other hand, it is also the result of John's deliberate low-key, after all, how much money is spent is secondary, and it is better to be low-key before the foundation of the Huntelaar family has not yet been established.
However, the new house that has just been built is still very comfortable to live in.
With John's involvement, the new house introduced running water, a "full cabinet" in the kitchen, a flush toilet and bathtub in the bathroom, and even a separate heating system was in John's plan, and the house was reserved for the corresponding space. This was also quite "trendy" in Europe in the 1880s, and the chic ideas made Anna quite fresh, and Mrs. Brister even planned to remodel her own kitchen and bathroom according to John's design.
However, what made the Brister family faintly puzzled and even dissatisfied was that the decoration of Huntelaar Manor was too simple!
The exterior of the house is quite mainstream, and the hall on the first floor is decorated in the most popular style in Berlin at the moment, but once you get upstairs, it is completely different: there are no elaborate and elegant ornaments, no elaborate ornaments, everything is simple and plain, and there is no trace of the appearance of a rich and noble family. For example, John's own study, a room of 100 square meters is only painted with white walls, except for a desk, a chair and a set of sofas, the rest of the place is covered with bookcases, arranged like a library......
ββ¦β¦ However, the sofa is very comfortable to sit on. β
Sit on a pure white sofa. Mrs. Bristle was visibly very interested in what was underneath her buttocks, and after trying to play it a few times, she smiled and said, "It looks a little weird, but it's fluffy and bouncy...... What is such a long section for? β
"It's more comfortable to lie down when you're alone."
Glancing at the couch to which Mrs. Brister was pointing, John explained with a smile.
Of course, he knew that the decoration of his house was a little out of the eyes of the other party, and his mother-in-law had been nagging and picking faults just now. Faintly exuding his resentment. Of course, John can understand this, after all, it won't be long before the other party's daughter will marry him and live in this house, and some dissatisfaction should be deserved. But for him, it is true that he can't stand the complicated decoration style of this era. John has long been accustomed to a simple, bright style, and what is the point of his house if it can't be decorated to his heart's content? Just like this set of fabric sofas, it is obviously different from the current style, but as long as you sit comfortably, why do you care so much?
Mr. Brister did not want to dwell too much on this issue, and quickly brought the conversation to the purpose of his visit to Huntelaar Manor. He smiled and said, "John, you haven't been in Berlin for a short time this time, right?" When do you plan to return to the U.S.? β
"Well, it's been two or three months."
Raising his eyebrows, John immediately nodded and smiled: "As for going back to the United States, I plan to rush back to New York for the New Year at the beginning of December...... I mean, of course, if all goes well, if there is work that hasn't been done by then. Or maybe it will be delayed until next spring. β
The couple looked at each other, and Mrs. Brister spoke, "Then your marriage to Anna ...... John. What are your plans? β
Looking at the concerned faces of the Bristers, John's expression also became solemn.
This time, he crossed the ocean to Europe, and to put it bluntly, there were three main things: the first was to inspect his own industry, passing through Karlsruhe on the way to inspect General Motors, and in Berlin, he took back the shares of Heinz Medical Devices, which was considered to have completed the task; The second one is for work. For example, Kelly's studies, for example, the basic surgical techniques promoted at Charlotte Hospital, and the recent investment in WΓΌrzburg; As for the third and most important one in John's opinion, it is naturally with Anna? Brister's marriage.
According to the original plan, John was going to take Anna back to New York to get married.
But at this moment, I am facing the gaze of my parents-in-law. After pondering for a moment, John smiled cautiously: "Sir, madam, the most important thing for me to come to Europe this time is to set the date of my marriage with Anna and the place of the wedding, but there are too many things in front of me, and I haven't had time to discuss it with you." β
"Oh."
After hearing John's words, the Bristers suddenly settled down.
After more contact in the past two months, the relationship between his daughter and John has become better and better, and they are usually getting closer and closer, which the Bristers certainly see. However, John never mentioned the matter of marriage, which made them a little uneasy. If John was in Berlin, they wouldn't have to think about it, but if the other party was an American, and he was mainly in New York, they couldn't help but think about something.
In this case, if you don't want to have an accident in the marriage, the sooner you get married, the better.
After thinking for a moment, Mr. Brister nodded, "Of course it's best, but ...... John, can you tell us what your plans are? β
"First of all, I want the wedding to take place in New York."
This time there was no longer any hesitation, John smiled dryly: "You also know that my grandfather is relatively old, and there is not much chance of coming to Europe on a long trip again, and the foundation of our family's future is also in New York, so please understand this point." β
"Well, that's fine."
After looking at each other again, the Bristers nodded at the same time.
They had already expected this, and if John lived mainly in New York in the future, then his daughter Anna would definitely go there as well, so it was natural to have a wedding in New York.
After a short pause, John took a deep breath and suddenly said, "As for the timing, I think the first half of 1889 should be a good time, so ...... Sir, Madam, I have made you both formally invited, to come to New York with Anna, and then to our wedding in New York! β
"Hoo ......"
Hearing this, Mrs. Brister breathed a long sigh of relief, and a happy smile soon spread across her face......
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Quickly cut through the mess, the protagonist is getting married.
I didn't have time to code words in the past two days.,I can only use my mobile phone to read all the previous chapters.,I'm going to fill in the front holes with a few chapters.γ
Arrive home very late tomorrow and it will be very late if there is an update. (To be continued......)