24. Negotiation and conciliation
The Ruby Theater, which can only be regarded as second-rate among the theaters in the whole of Vienna, although the location is good, but there is not much surprising place, and the level of the actors can only be said to be average.
But even so, the manager of the theater has long been through the world and is accustomed to seeing lavish guests.
However, the guests in front of him today are the type he has never seen before.
The two seem to be siblings, but they are both very young; Although the dress was ordinary, the young woman always had a commanding arrogance, and after making an offer, she agreed without any consideration, just to save time, as if she had never been bothered by the word "price" in her speech and demeanor.
It can't be the children of some rich family running out to play, right? He muttered to himself.
But even so, as long as the other party really pays for it, he doesn't care.
"Since you say so, then please pay, and I'll handle it for you right away." The manager replied as calmly as possible.
Princess Sophie made a gesture, and then Chanel immediately came over to pay.
Of course, she could not have carried a large amount of gold and silver coins with her, but handed him several promissory notes.
At this time, the huge Austrian Empire did not have its own central bank, let alone banknotes in the usual sense, but people could certainly feel the pain of the inconvenience of carrying precious metal money, so they often used bankers' promissory notes as a means of payment for large payments.
The manager carefully checked it by the light and found that it was a promissory note issued by the most creditworthy bank in Vienna, and he carefully confirmed the seal and authenticity, and finally looked up.
"Okay, miss, now the box is yours, I'll take you there now."
"Good." Princess Sophie nodded, "In addition to having a good view, I ask that the location be as quiet as possible, we don't like to be disturbed." β
The requirement to have a good view and be secluded is admittedly a bit contradictory, but since she has paid so much money, everything she says is right and must be met.
"Please follow me."
The manager led them up the stairs on both sides to the third floor, and then led them to the box to the right in the center.
"The box is spacious and has a great view, so you can see almost everything on stage...... And the box next to it is separated by an aisle, so generally speaking, there will be no people coming and going to disturb your Yaxing. The manager said respectfully, "Miss, what do you think?" β
Princess Sophie looked left and right for a moment, and after confirming her position and vision, she looked at Aglon again, as if to ask him for any opinion.
Agron nodded slightly.
"Alright, let's go here." Princess Sophie nodded her head in agreement.
"Alright, let's sign the contract now!" The manager, fearing that they would regret it, immediately wanted to finalize the whole deal - he felt that he had been lucky tonight when he met such a talkative and wealthy customer.
He quickly wrote the receipt and the corresponding deed, and handed it to the other party. "Miss, please sign, after the signing, the transaction will be officially completed, and the right to use this place for the next year will be yours."
Princess Sophie took the pen, then quickly signed her name on it and handed it back to the manager.
"Sofia Memmingen......" the manager silently read the name written on the signing.
He racked his brains and couldn't think of any rich family in Vienna with this surname.
Maybe it's a pseudonym, but it doesn't matter, he doesn't care.
"Well, Miss Memmingen, now that the deal has been made, I won't bother you." The manager intends to leave.
"Wait a minute!" Princess Sophie stopped him.
Then, she pointed to Aiglon next to her, who had not spoken, "This is my brother Franz, he not only likes to watch plays, but also has another special request, I hope you can meet him, and I can take care of the financial expenses." β
"Special requests?" The manager was stunned for a moment, and then seemed to understand something.
In the past few years, I went to the theater and said that I had special requirements, I must have to be an actress, it is extremely common for rich people to pursue actresses, but I didn't expect it to be brought up from my sister.
He took a closer look at the boy opposite.
It's so mysterious, is it because you want your little master to learn to open meat? It's really enviable...... Looking at this kid is also quite handsome, those little goblins must be very happy.
Thinking of this, his smile suddenly became a little obscene, "It doesn't matter, if the young master has any requirements, just mention it, as long as the money is enough, some people will serve him......"
"Where do you think of it?" Seeing his smile, Princess Sophie understood, so she was angry and ashamed, "I mean, he doesn't just want to watch the play, but he also wants to write the script himself, so I hope that you can help him stage his play when the time comes." β
The manager finally understood, and he shook his head with a wry smile. "I'm afraid it's a bit embarrassing for you to ask...... Not all plays are suitable for theater performance. β
The theater is not a playground, and it is related to the jobs of so many people, he doesn't dare to mess around.
"What's so hard about it? My brother is very talented, and he writes scripts just for fun, and you should be lucky to get his scripts for nothing! Princess Sophie looked at each other forcefully, "Besides, the theater performs many plays every year that are applauded by the audience, and even in the worst case, it is only one or two more, so what difference does it make to you?" It's a big deal that I'll give you a subsidy ticket money, what else are you dissatisfied with! β
After being robbed by the young lady, the manager was stunned and found that he didn't seem to have anything to refute the other party.
Theaters are open to make money, whether it's a good play or a bad play, as long as it can make money, it doesn't make a difference, and if someone is willing to spend money to stage their own play, there's nothing wrong with it.
Of course, if the show is too bad, that's another matter, and the theater's brand may not be saved.
After thinking for a while, he decided to agree vaguely first, and see what level this little young master's rhapsody was, if it was just ordinary rotten, then it didn't seem to be a problem to play with him.
"In that case, can you let me read the script? I'll have to look at it before I can make a decision. Finally, he whispered.
"I haven't finished writing the script yet, don't worry, I need to familiarize myself with the environment first." "Thank you, sir, for your cooperation, and I will do my best to keep you from regretting." β
Compared with the strong young lady, this little master is much more polite, and it seems that the tutor is really good. This was the manager's last thought after leaving the box.
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After the manager left, the box fell silent again.
Just then, the curtain of the stage slowly opened, and the actors began to perform, so Sophie and Aiglon stood by the railing together, quietly watching the performance on the stage.
Because of the distance, the sound on the stage is a little distorted, and there is a sense of ethereal, as if it is transmitted from another world.
In other words, the dark box is now actively isolated from the world and has become a small world of its own.
Compared to the drama on the stage, what Aiglon was thinking about at this time was how to take this opportunity to apologize, so that Her Royal Highness the princess could dissipate her anger and return to the normal mode of getting along with the two of them.
However, just as he was about to open his mouth to apologize, Princess Sophie suddenly spoke in a muffled voice.
"You should be satisfied now, right?"
"I ...... I am very satisfied, Your Highness. Aiglon was a little surprised, but he quickly calmed down, and then hurriedly thanked the other party, "You have done so much more to me than I expected, just for my momentary delusions, you have done so many things...... Your Highness, I don't even know how to put into words how grateful I am to you. β
"I'm not Your Highness here!" Her Royal Highness the Princess frowned.
"Sister Sophia! I am forever grateful to you. Aiglon immediately corrected himself.
Looking at his apprehensive and sincere appearance, Her Royal Highness the Princess's brows finally relaxed.
"Forget it, seeing that you are so well-behaved, I accept your gratitude."
"You...... Do you mean, forgive me for that impulse......? Aglon asked cautiously.
His question, as if he had pressed a button, instantly made the air freeze again, and Her Royal Highness did not answer, but just looked at him quietly.
Oops, I knew I shouldn't have mentioned that again.
Aiglon secretly felt bad in his heart, but he didn't dare to say more, so he had to wait in silence for the reprimand of Her Royal Highness.
However, the storm he feared did not come, and a sigh followed.
"Just got hugged by you that night and ...... I was really angry. Her Royal Highness the Princess blushed slightly, then blinked her eyes and moved her gaze back to the stage, "But soon I won't be angry with you, I think about what you looked like that day, I was already on the verge of a nervous breakdown, and I can understand the loss of self-control for a while." Alas...... At the end of the day, it's all her fault! How can a mother treat her child like this?! β
"Thank you for being so magnanimous." Aiglon was overjoyed, and then a little puzzled, "But in the past few days, you don't seem to be angry. β
"I just...... I just don't know how to deal with you. Princess Sophie sighed again, "Aigron, when I first met you, you were only thirteen years old, and you were probably that tallβ"
As she spoke, she gestured to her neck, and then continued, "But now, you're taller than me...... Time has passed mercilessly, and I seem to be unaware of it, and I still think of you as the shy and melancholy child, but you have become a young man of strong blood, and in that moment I know that I can no longer treat you as I used to. β
"People always grow up." Aglon replied helplessly, "But no matter how the body changes, there are some parts of the mind that can remain the same forever. Your Highness, I said that you are my only relative here, and I will never change that opinion. β
"Really?" Princess Sophie turned her gaze back to the young man.
"Absolutely." Egger nodded solemnly. "I apologize again for my ridiculous behavior, please forgive me, okay?"
Princess Sophie nodded slightly. "Okay, let's stop going into the past, let's watch the show."
They looked back at the stage, where the music and chanting seemed to be accompanied by two people.
The atmosphere in the box became calm and harmonious.
"That guy was laughing so disgustingly just now, if I hadn't hidden his identity now, I would have had someone kick him out, I really don't understand how he could have thought of such a thing?!" After a while, Princess Sophie remembered what had just happened, and then frowned, as if rather unpleasant, and then she glanced at Aiglon, "Aiglon, you don't really think like he said, do you?" β
"Of course not." Aiglon gripped Her Highness's right hand tightly. "If you're by my side, I'm satisfied, so why bother to watch those who sing at the show? Trust me on this alone! β
Looking at his sincere expression, the corners of Her Royal Highness Princess's mouth curled slightly, obviously quite satisfied.
Through the silk gloves, she could also feel the warmth of the young man's hands, which was a warm feeling.
At this moment, she saw the child who respected and depended on her again, and everything was back.
Her Royal Highness probably forgot that children will always grow up.