"Woo ......" accompanied by a long whistle, and the black train roared forward on the tracks.

The steam-driven axle moves the rails in a simple way, but it moves the world forward.

It is like a conqueror descended by God, with an indomitable momentum, leaving behind the entire era and rushing forward, everything is left behind by it, and then it drags it to slowly change.

In the first-class carriage of this train, two young women in full costume were sitting in front of the window, looking at the scenery outside the window with great interest.

It was the height of summer, when all things were at their most vigorous, and they looked everywhere there were endless fields and farmlands with green grass, and the black train passed by the railroad tracks that stretched from the edge of the sky to the horizon, like a paper cutter, and the most beautiful picture of France was revealed to them in great detail.

"Wow, look, how beautiful this is!" As she passed a historic castle hidden in the woods, Mary couldn't help but point to it, "It felt like coming out of a painting." ”

"It's beautiful!" Fran echoed her excitedly, "It's a shame I didn't bring a paintbrush with me right now, otherwise I'd have to paint it myself!" ”

"It's okay, when we go back, you can get some painting tools from there, and you can draw them when we pass by here?"

"Okay!" Fran agreed without thinking.

Then, as if thinking of the mission of her trip and the difficulties she might encounter, she was slightly gloomy, "But. I hope I'll still be in a good mood at that time......"

"Hey, what are you doing at such a good time!" Mary smiled and slapped her hand. Then he immediately comforted her, "What are you worried about? Have me by your side. You're so smart, are we afraid of something we can't do? ”

"Yes, with your help, of course I can do it." Fran's mood turned around again, and she looked up again at the view outside the window, then she opened the window and took a deep breath. "Ah, it feels good to step into the world."

Mary could understand her feelings. That's why she's so excited. It's not just because she was able to travel far away, she was even happier that she was finally forgiven by her brother and entrusted with a heavy responsibility by him.

"Then you'll be busy in the future!" She shook her head slightly, "The world has never been as beautiful as we used to think, and as soon as I stepped in, I thought it was ridiculous......

"There are a lot of ridiculous things in this world, but there are still a lot of people who are pushing the world forward and making everything better......" Fran suddenly stood up and beckoned at the roar of the train, "Look. What a great achievement! And this is what my brother has created, and it was he who planned and completed it all, so that the endless railroad tracks stretched across the sky...... It allows us to travel faster than ever before, and the thought that I can change the world with him. I'll just ...... I can't stop being happy, yes, I've become a great part......"

They got on the bus from Paris. From Paris to Dijon to Lyon. Finally, they will arrive at their destination, the coastal city of Marseille in the south. They're halfway through their journey, and it's a few hours away. They will come to the end of this journey.

From the capital Paris, to Lyon, the largest city in the south, and then to Marseille, the largest city on the Mediterranean coast, this is an extremely important railway line, since the Shire took charge of the Ministry of Railways, this line has been regarded as the top priority, stepping up financing, urging the project, and concentrating all efforts to ensure the construction of this line, even after the departure of the Charles, the ministry is still implementing this plan according to his will, and after several years of persistence, the construction of this trunk line was finally completed at the beginning of this year, And almost immediately became a major artery of the French transport network.

Fran, who had always admired her brother very much, couldn't help but feel even more happy to be his assistant after seeing this achievement with her own eyes.

"I really hope you don't regret it in the future, you can stay in the greenhouse for the rest of your life, and everyone will be envious, but you have to cry and shout and run out......" She playfully stretched out her hand and pinched Fran's face, "Hey, I really convinced you." ”

"You don't understand me, do you have to say that to make me happy!" Fran's face flushed slightly, and then she reached out and pinched her face. The two of them fought like this, and there was laughter and laughter for a while.

Although at their current age and status, it is obviously a bit unorthodox to play like this, but these two people have known each other since childhood, appreciate each other, and have a very deep relationship, and after a series of ups and downs, this feeling has not slowly faded away like most people, but has become stronger.

They had now shared most of their secrets with each other, and had formed a unified position, so that there was no longer any wariness or envy towards each other, and they could open their hearts to each other.

After they had been arguing for a while, there was a sudden knock at the door of the carriage.

Both of them retracted their hands at the same time, and then resumed their normal expressions.

"Come in!" Fran shouted casually.

Originally, both of them thought that when they knocked on the door at this time, it should be the service staff who came with food, so their attitudes were a little casual, however, when they saw clearly who was coming, their expressions quickly froze.

The person who walked in from the door was a young woman in a long golden dress, she wore a high bun, she was very delicate and beautiful, but her face was expressionless, like a moving doll.

From the moment she appeared here, the atmosphere suddenly became stiff, and the temperature seemed to drop by a few degrees.

The two of them glanced at each other covertly and uneasily, unable to understand why she had come here on her own initiative.

They were here to represent the Charles and deal with land transactions in the south. So, naturally, there is a person who is also in this train. And this man is the one the two of them have been deliberately avoiding mentioning.

"Good afternoon, Miss de Beauwon." Because of the restraint of etiquette, Fran reluctantly put together a smile. "I hope the beautiful scenery along the way can make you as happy as we are."

"Mademoiselle de Treville, I am sorry that in my heart nothing is more important than business, and I am only happy when I devote myself to it." Lola didn't give her face or say anything polite, but looked at her coldly, "So please believe that I didn't come to you to talk about boring weather and beautiful scenery." ”

Lola had a piercing gaze. It made Fran feel quite uncomfortable, but this kind of sight aroused the arrogance hidden in Fran's heart.

How dare a nouveau riche daughter put up a fight with me like this? At that time, I was extremely embarrassed, I was not afraid of you, and I tossed you half to death, and now you dare to do this...... Very good. She sneered inwardly.

"And what do you want to talk to me about?" She looked at Lola without showing weakness, and she no longer had the coquettish and timid look she had before.

"As I said, it's a matter of this matter. Aren't those questions about the fact that we went to Marseille together this time? "Lola is still very calm." Trading is not as simple as it seems, there are many problems of one kind and another, and I need to coordinate with you first. ”

"Coordination? Yes. Fran was stunned for a moment, then nodded in agreement. Sit down and let's talk. ”

"I mean, I'm going to talk to you." Lola squinted at Mary.

"......" The two men looked at each other again.

"Look at the way she looks, she's so pretentious!" Seeing Lola look like no one in her eyes. Mary couldn't help but feel a little annoyed in her heart.

But because of Lola's prestige back then, she didn't say the resentment in her heart. Just whispered, "I'll go out and see the scenery first." ”

"Nope. You'd better stay here," Lola raised her eyebrows slightly, "Miss Treville, I'd like you to come and talk to me, it's a place to stay for long, it's a place to stay in—besides, I'm not interested in moving over with all that pile of papers. ”

Breath of poverty?

Her derogatory remarks provoked the same irritation among the two close friends.

"Miss de Beauwon, unlike you, I did not swim out of the sea of money, I saw what embarrassment is when I was a child, so I can stay here. If you find it unbearable, you can wait until we get to Marseille and talk about it, for me there is nothing to lose. Fran hit back with a tough attitude, "Okay, you go back first, I still want to continue to see the scenery." ”

"What? Are you afraid of me? Lola sneered, "Don't worry, I won't do anything to you, I just want to do a good job with you." Wouldn't it be to your detriment if we figured things out first? I advise you that it's not a good thing to have your emotions with you at work, and if you want to be on your own, you'd better be like me and do what works for you. ”

When she said this, Fran hesitated slightly.

If you want to be afraid, she is indeed a little afraid of Lola. This time, the family sent two people to protect their safety along the way, although it is enough to protect their safety under normal circumstances, but ...... Maybe it was because she had a heavy responsibility this time, or maybe it was because the De-Beauwang family had learned the lessons of the past, but the baron let Lola bring a large group of men, who had been raised by the baron for many years in the private army, and they didn't know how many things they had done in secret, and they were all dangerous people.

Ever since they found out about this, the two of them have been a little worried that Lola suddenly ordered these people to rush out and finish them off - although they both knew that Lola would not do this under normal circumstances, but who would dare to say that they could completely understand a madman who killed her brother with her own hands?

Lola naturally knew their uneasiness, but instead of reassuring them, she mocked them.

Although he knew that the other party was using the provocative method, Fran still knew that the other party had a point. Yes, since you are working, you should show a serious and responsible attitude, and it is not only useless to hesitate and cringe, but also to make the other party look down on you.

Besides, if she's really crazy, what's the difference between being in her compartment and not?

"Well, since you're so enthusiastic, let's have a good talk." After a moment's thought, Fran finally nodded in agreement.

"Okay, please come with me." Lola didn't say anything. He turned around and left.

"Be careful, don't be fooled by her!" At the time of departure. Mary whispered to her close friend.

"I know." Fran nodded, "But I'm not afraid of her." ”

Soon. Fran followed Lola to the carriage she had chartered.

Lola never forgot the pomp and circumstance wherever she went, even when she was a passenger on the train.

The railway line runs through the whole of France from north to south, and passes through the most important cities in France, so it has always been considered the most important and profitable line, so the first-class carriages are already very luxurious, but when Lola arrives, she does not hesitate to spend a lot of money here, even if she only needs to stay here for two days.

There is a special fragrance in the air, which looks like it has been smoked with a special spice. There was a carpet on the floor, and there were a few paintings hanging next to the windows—and what was even more unbearable was that they were not shoddy imitations, but rather works of great value.

Hey, it's just a train ride, is it necessary? Fran couldn't help but flash a hint of disdain and jealousy.

What a waste it must be to decorate and remove it. With this in mind, she slowly sat down on the walnut chair beside the table.

"This carriage is our family's own home, considering that the railway is getting wider and wider. So my dad decided it was necessary to have a special carriage for us to travel. The layout of the car is not used to carry it back and forth, just put it in the station, and just hang the train when you need to go. As if she could see what was going on in her mind, Lola whispered suddenly. So, in fact, it doesn't cost as much as you think. ”

Even so, it's still a lot of money! Fran wanted to answer, but she held back.

"Your family really knows how to enjoy it." She said half-flatteringly, half-sarcastically.

"If you can't spend a lot of money. So what's the point of amassing so much wealth? Lola asked, then walked over to a desk herself. I opened the drawer and pulled out a large pile of papers inside.

Then. She walked back and threw the stack of papers on the brocade tablecloth on the table, "I'm sure you should have already known the general situation when you came out, but I'll tell you all about the bills first." ”

"Thank you, please continue." Fran nodded.

"This is the proof that your brother borrowed money from us at that time, this is the bill for the money we intend to pay this time, this is the notarized document, this is the contract, this is the contract of the railroad company......" Lola sat across from Fran and explained to her, page by page. You only need to look at this copy, you need to take it back and look at it, and you will have to sign it yourself in front of a notary public......"

I have to say that Lola's work attitude is indeed unusually good, her thinking is very organized, the explanations are very clear, even these documents are organized in different categories, some of them are also annotated with notes, under her explanation, Fran quickly understood these slightly complex business documents and their respective functions.

"It's so detailed, you must have put a lot of thought into sorting it out, right?!" After listening to Lola's explanation, at this moment she actually forgot about Lola's wariness and disgust, and instead praised it sincerely, "I thought you would leave most of the things to someone else!" ”

"Isn't it common sense to be serious when doing things? I just did what I had to do, and I couldn't match my father. Lola was not moved by her praise, but her face was calm, "If you pretend to do anything, then sitting on so much wealth is not only ugly, but also dangerous." ”

"You're a much better fit than your brother...... Fran sighed softly, "I haven't met him much, but I'm sure he's not as serious as you are." ”

After hearing this compliment, Lola was stunned for a moment, and then sneered.

"What about the right fit? He's a man, and I'm a daughter, so I'm destined to be a foil for him until I don't want to. ”

If the father treats his children equally, will he, who enjoys half of the inheritance, risk his life and death to do such a thing? She asked herself several times, but she never got an answer.

But at least it won't be so humiliating...... As soon as she thought of this, a sour feeling came over her again, and she couldn't help but squint at Fran - the frustration and shame that the siblings had given her was so unforgettable.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have mentioned him." Fran immediately felt that something was wrong, and quickly apologized, "I just felt it just now, and I didn't mean to bring it up again." We'd better write off the previous events and sink them all into our memories. ”

"It's okay, now that it's here, it's okay if you mention it." Lola cleverly kept her hatred in her heart, "I said I wouldn't hold you accountable for that anymore. ”

"You've explained enough, right? Is there anything else you need to tell me? Seeing that the atmosphere was a little awkward, Fran decided to retire.

"One more thing." Lola suddenly raised her head and stared at her, "Miss Treville, we have something we would like you to do you a favor. ”

"You guys?" (To be continued.) )