"Crackling ......"

The slight crackling sound of the wood burning in the fireplace added a little life to the silent living room, and made John, who was sitting by the fireplace reading a book, unable to help but raise his head, and his white face was suddenly reflected in the fire.

Looking up at the time, it was already evening.

Turning his head to look at the empty living room, John couldn't help but exclaim, "Mr. Elber? “

"I'm in the kitchen, sir."

Hans, the butler, poked his head out of the kitchen and was about to ask John what was the matter, when suddenly the sound of a carriage came from outside the door, so he could only smile apologetically and hurriedly ran to open the door.

Don't think about it, it must be that old Huntelaar, who went out early this morning, has returned.

Entering the door in the cold, old Huntelaar took off his coat and hat, handed the cane to the butler, and went straight to the fireplace.

"Mr. Elber, please prepare a cup of hot tea for Grandpa."

After waiting for old Huntelaar to sit down and cover the old man with a thin blanket, John casually commanded Hans, and then frowned and complained: "Grandpa, why do you have to go out in weather like today?" And all at once it's a day......"

The weather outside was not very good today, and the cold wind had been blowing since the morning, and it seemed to John that he should stay at home and sit comfortably by the fireplace and drink tea.

"Hehe, it's okay."

Waving his hand, old Huntelaar said happily: "There are some things that I have to deal with on the pharmaceutical company's side, and ...... Now that I have a car, I won't suffer any sin along the way, so I can rest assured. ”

From the day he returned to Berlin, one of the Auroras became the car of the elder Huntelaar.

Although there is no heating equipment installed on the Aurora, it was under John's advice at the beginning. The entire carriage has been designed and made with cold protection in mind, and the materials are so airtight that there will never be a cold wind that can get into them when driving. Not to mention that John also put a lot of thought into the seats in the carriage, with upholstery, blankets and everything, so with the car escort, the old Huntelaar looks pretty good. It's much better than when I used to go out in a carriage.

And John even had a faint feeling that since the Aurora Ride, old Huntelaar seemed to like going out more......

"What are you going to do with these three cars?"

After a few sips of the hot tea brought by Hans, old Huntelaar suddenly asked.

"Processing?"

John was slightly stunned when he heard this, and immediately said with a smile: "There are only three cars in total, one for you, one for my own use, and one for General Motors for display...... Isn't this something that has been agreed with you a long time ago? ”

When the three Auroras had just arrived in Berlin. Not surprisingly, it also caused a huge sensation, but fortunately, John had expected it when he was in Paris, so he sent a telegram in advance to ask the old Huntelaar to rent a shop in Berlin to display an Aurora car, and also asked Benz to send two salespeople to Berlin, which could finally satisfy the curiosity of ordinary people such as reporters.

But for others, John couldn't avoid them.

For three days in a row, he had to receive a group of car-curious guests – the Bristers. Baron Cole's family, as well as friends and colleagues such as Professor Bergman. Especially partners Baron Cole and Mr. Brister, among others. It's very hot for John to make such an eye-catching new gadget quietly, in addition to wanting to buy one as much as possible, he is also faintly exploring the possibility of buying shares......

The appearance of three Aurora cars has made many people think carefully.

Of course, old Huntelaar also knew this, so he nodded after a slight groan: "The one used for display must not be moved, as for my one...... Well. We do need it ourselves, but don't keep your one, I'll give it away when I get back! ”

"Give it away?! Which one is mine? “

John was startled at first when he heard this, and then his face suddenly became bitter: "Grandpa, you also know that I have never been used to riding in a carriage. If you give this car away......"

Although the first car had such and such shortcomings that it was difficult for the well-informed John in his previous life to see, compared to the carriage he hated the most, the performance of the aurora was enough to satisfy him - at least John wouldn't be so uncomfortable when he went out in the car! Of course John wouldn't care about giving someone a car, but if it was his car, this kid would definitely not be happy.

And......

If you don't have a car, how can you run back to see Anna?

You know, after this three-month trip, the relationship between John and Anna is almost certain, and he is truly sure of his heart, knowing that he really likes this girl who is more than a hundred years different from him. So it was John's plan to drive to the Brister house every once in a while and meet up with Anna in the future, and now if the old Huntelaar confiscated the car......

Looking at the bitter melon on his grandson's face, old Huntelaar suddenly said angrily: "Didn't I say it just now? You can use this one of mine! I'm going to give that Aurora of yours to someone very important...... That's it! ”

After old Huntelaar waved his hand imposingly, the matter was settled.

In desperation, John secretly planned to send a telegram to Benz and them tomorrow, asking them to send two more cars as much as possible. Just ten days ago, the new plant of General Motors was completed, and all the purchased machinery and equipment were in place, and the first generation of Aurora officially began production. According to Benz's estimates, at the beginning, only a maximum of 15 vehicles could be produced per month, but with the proficiency and running-in of the workers, it can be doubled in three months at the latest, and by the end of next year, it can reach more than 50 vehicles!

In the past six months, Benz has not been idle.

And because of the stimulus of orders in Paris, Benz did not wait for the completion of the new plant, and in the past three months they produced about 20 Aurora cars with the old plant and equipment, and John is now working on the idea of these cars.

After taking a sip of tea, old Huntlaar suddenly asked, "John, since you came back to Berlin." You haven't met Miss Anna yet, have you? ”

"Uh, yes."

Slightly stunned, John nodded hurriedly.

Before they knew it, they had been back in Berlin for a week, and there were only three days left until New Year's Day in 1887. But since returning to Berlin, it took Johan two days to get rid of his exhaustion. The rest was almost all about dealing with visits and meetings from all sides, and it wasn't until today that he was free, perhaps because of the bad weather.

After I came back, I really haven't been to the Brister house!

At this moment, old Huntelaar suddenly mentioned the incident, and John realized that after a week of separation, he really missed the girl who had been with him for three months. It seems that after all the ups and downs along the way, John has become accustomed to having her by his side......

"Are you sure when we're going to leave Europe?"

Just when John was a little startled, old Huntelaar suddenly asked a question that seemed unrelated to the topic at hand.

"When spring comes."

Subconsciously, John said what he had already planned: "If you don't object. I hope this time will be after my 19th birthday, well, after April 17th, you see? ”

"Of course it's fine!"

Shrugging his shoulders, old Huntelaar certainly didn't have any opinions, but he changed the subject and said, "But John, do you remember that before you left Berlin for a trip, I asked you a question?" ”

"Questions? Is it about Anna? ”

After being stunned for a moment. John quickly understood what his grandfather meant.

When Anna was first invited to travel, the Bristers were opposed. In the end, old Huntelaar persuaded them, on the grounds that if the two young men got along well on this trip, it was likely to contribute to their relationship. For a young man who is so good as John, the Bristers naturally don't want their daughter to miss it, so they finally agree to their daughter's invitation to accept John's invitation. Now that the two have returned to Berlin, Johan is ready to leave Europe. Naturally, this matter must be determined as much as possible.

After nodding, old Huntelaar said seriously: "Anna is a good girl, if you like it, you must make sure before leaving, otherwise it will ......"

"Otherwise, you'll miss out."

Just a few seconds of silence. John smiled and said, "Grandpa, I do like Anna very much, and I think she should feel the same way about me, so ......"

"Are you sure?"

Before John could finish speaking, old Huntelaar said very sternly: "John, engagement is not a trivial matter, although I think that if you are engaged, Mr. Brister's deposit will play a very important role in our company, but your happiness is more important in comparison, and I do not want it to be a transaction...... So let me ask again, are you sure? ”

"I'm sure!"

This time John didn't hesitate and just nodded.

Although it is true that the relationship between the two has progressed faster for a later generation, John does not want to return to New York and regret missing Anna in the future. At this time of the late 19th century, John had never imagined finding a girl who was truly suitable for him, but the presence of Anna really moved his heart.

With that, it's enough.

Staring into John's eyes, old Huntelaar nodded and said, "Okay, since you are serious, then from now on we must do our best to prepare something." ”

"What's the matter?"

John was stunned again, and asked with some puzzlement.

"A lot of things."

Smiling slightly, old Huntelaar said in a deep voice: "For example, we should go to the Brister house as much as possible to make sure that Anna and her parents will not object to this matter; For example, as a sign of goodwill, we should also buy a decent property in Berlin before we leave Europe......"

……

As soon as I wrote about emotional dramas or related plots, I felt that I didn't know where to start. So like "The Doctor", let's just set the main character's life events.

There's one more chapter in this volume, so I'm going back to New York. (To be continued......)