Chapter 50: Metis's "Delusion"
Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, the fruitful autumn has passed, and the early winter has arrived.
In the snowy winter, the temperature in the town is about three to five degrees. Like the temperature for many years.
Compared with the past, the winter here is not enough to see, there is no cold wind that can blow your face out, and there is no more than 20 degrees below zero that can freeze people to death.
But Chen Qinghuan is still sluggish and has no spirit.
Ever since she learned from the priest that there was a workhouse nearby, she was distraught and had nightmares that she must have experienced every day.
The bizarre dreams are accompanied by countless fragments, including hunger, cold, wanton ridicule, and loneliness.
It was a painful memory of Jieqian's childhood, so unforgettable that it is still so impressive.
The only light in her nightmare when she was young was probably her best friend Kalinda... But at present, apart from people's names, what other information do you know!! People have long been adopted! Maybe you forgot the name Jieqian!
Chen Qinghuan admitted that she was a little evasive, even though she knew that according to Jieqian's experience, she had better go to the workhouse, but as herself, there was an inexplicable voice saying that she didn't want to live the life that others wanted to live by herself.
I can't tell if it's escapism or escaping from Jieqian's past.
Chen Qinghuan thought that maybe after going to the workhouse, what new plot could be unlocked by this matter!
But... Chen Qinghuan was unsure again.
Is it your own unilateral idea, or is it the essence of crossing?
Chen Qinghuan is depressed here, but Thornfield Town has really become lively recently.
Because it is Christmas, there is an endless stream of businessmen coming and going, and most of them are in a hurry to make the last money because the town's unique transportation is not too expensive, so they are generous, so many merchants in the town make a lot of money.
This includes Chen Qinghuan's neighbors, Mrs. Sykes's family, and Jona's family, who sell alcohol.
Of course, Chen Qinghuan's hotel also became popular because of this. Her purse, which had been shrinking day by day, finally stopped shrinking.
"Oh! It's another terrible rainy day today, but fortunately there are still so many guestsγγγ You know what!! I haven't had time to prepare my Christmas presents yet, which is terrible! Mrs. Sykes complained to Chen Qinghuan, although she had earned enough coins in the past few days, but the bad weather still made her mood worse!
After all, the men in the family would not help her to share the burden, and her husband was like an old cow, without any interest in it. If you don't prepare what you need for Christmas, then it's going to be a terrible holiday ...
Chen Qinghuan listened quietly to Mrs. Sykes's complaints. She came here today to buy some bread and butter. There are only three simplest breads in Dream Town, which are baguettes, potato bread and banana bread.
Although it tastes great, it still can't satisfy all customers.
On this bitterly cold day, many customers want some delicious cheese and butter to pair with the delicious bread that is unique to Mrs. Sykes's Bakery.
These seem to be the supreme enjoyment.
As a shopkeeper, Chen Qinghuan certainly has to satisfy these customers, after all, the three kinds of bread he provides can also save him a lot of expenses, plus these merchants are still very generous, and he can also make a small profit.
"Mrs. Sykes, please get me some more butter. Your butter is so popular! Hehe, I'm basically running out of room in my hotel. The guests loved it. Chen Qinghuan said to her, but her thoughts stayed on a special guest who had just checked in this morning.
It was a woman who was pregnant with Rokka. Very young, about sixteen or seventeen years old. She has excellent facial features and golden hair, as if she is like an angel who has fallen into the world.
Her belly is also surprisingly big, Chen Qinghuan estimates that she will give birth in a few days!
Usually in this case, the woman should be at home waiting for the birth or rush home.
But she was alone, and paid for the room for several days...
Chen Qinghuan is not a ruthless person, and he really can't make the idea of driving away this strange pregnant woman, after all, this pregnant woman is about to give birth.
But she always found it strange because she noticed that the pregnant woman did not have a wedding ring on her hand.
Unsurprisingly, it seems to be the case again...
After crossing over, the so-called situation is actually very common here.
Chen Qinghuan also arrived here to feel that foreigners' thinking was really different.
Young men and women often can't stand the emotional attraction to each other, but after doing something wrong, most of them are due to various factors, but those poor women are often left alone. For example, like Fantine in "Les Miserables", she became the lover of the noble, but the best result could only end with her lover.
It seems that this is also the case with this woman...
Chen Qinghuan felt a little sympathetic to her in his heart. So the room money for her is also a lot discounted.
"Ms. Jiexi, how are you going to spend this Christmas? Would you like to come to our house with us? I've got a turkey for you! Mrs. Sykes extended an invitation warmly.
"Thank you for your kindness, ma'am! But there are some things that I can't afford to come over. You know, at the same time my hotel is inseparable from people... Bless you! Have a fabulous Christmas! β
Chen Qinghuan politely rejected the enthusiastic Mrs. Sykes. Although she spent Christmas alone in a hotel, it was a bit deserted. But I've been spending the Spring Festival all the time, and I don't have much feeling about Christmas! Second, she felt that it was much better for her to spend the holidays alone than to go to someone else's house alone to make a light bulb. Reluctance to join other people's homes.
"Yes. That's a shame! Thank you for your blessings, Jessy! If you change your mind later, you're always welcome! β
"Thank you, Mrs. Sykes!"
Bidding farewell to Mrs. Sykes, Chen Qinghuan returned to his hotel with a hand full of things.
From two hours ago to now. Her hands had never rested, and they were really sore. But everything was well stocked, from delicious bread and butter to delicious wine and bacon.
Steaming hot on the table, Chen Qinghuan's meat pies and raisin cakes for the arrival of the festival were also very successful.
Most of the guests in the hotel are willing to order two meals a day.
So Chen Qinghuan had to prepare some breakfast and dinner for them, as well as some desserts and coffee.
Some of these things can be taken from the dream town, and she can be lazy! But some still need to be done by themselves and purchased.
After placing the things he bought in the kitchen, Chen Qinghuan still unconsciously remembered the pregnant woman who lived on the third floor.
After hesitating for a moment, he still chose a cheesecake from the pastry factory from the dream town and planned to serve it to the pregnant woman.
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"Oh! What is this? β
Leda is a lovely girl with blonde hair. Although she has no outstanding family background, she is just an ordinary textile worker. But at least for the past 17 years. All who have seen her will praise how beautiful she is! Like a budding rose.
But beautiful flowers are always deceived by gentlemen who talk flatteringly. Chen Qinghuan looked at her ring finger and couldn't help but think.
"Here are some of the snacks I made. Because it's Christmas, it's given out to guests for free. Don't worry, you can eat more, honey! Chen Qinghuan put down the snack and exited her room.
Sixteen or seventeen years old... It's still the age of a child. She couldn't help but sigh.
Lida in the room felt her huge belly and sat cautiously at the small table covered with a tablecloth.
The fireplace in the house was still blazing, and the inside of the house was very warm.
The cake has strawberry jam in it, and with some cheese and fine chocolate, it tastes simply delicious.
It was a delicacy she hadn't eaten in a long time, and it made her movements a little wolf-like.
But as she ate, she hesitated.
Touching her stomach, Lida put down the teaspoon in her hand, took out a money bag from her bosom, and counted it carefully, and there were only twenty pennies left.
This is all her last possession ...
Through the window, her face shone in the dim light, like the most beautiful girl.
The room was quiet, with the occasional crackling of fire. It's so warm in here!
There are friendly and kind hostesses, delicious food, and a warm and spring-like environment...
She seemed to be fascinated and lost in thought. The unfinished plate of cheesecake sat quietly on the table, with a layer of fire...
Chen Qinghuan gave a cheesecake to the new guests, and he was embarrassed to be alone.
I hurriedly went to the kitchen, and brought out a few more plates under cover, and sent them to the other residents one by one.
The cake in this dream town is a business for her. It's almost Christmas, so why not make everyone happy.
The cake was well received and was loved and surprised by the residents.
"Oh! Ms. Jessie! You're the most generous person I've ever met. I am intoxicated by your kindness! You should be a devout believer! You look so beautiful! May God bless you! I wish you a safe life! The tenant, Mr. Jenny, was a bit of a flacy.
He's been staying here for a few days to get his last business before Christmas.
For a merchant like him, he had stayed in countless hotels, but no one had he loved so much.
Well, he's now regretting the goods he sold to the kind female boss before.
Perhaps, I should reflect on myself that I shouldn't treat Ms. Jieqian as a big fat sheep...
Here's the thing, when Jenny came, in the spirit of a businessman, he sold Chen Qinghuan a lot of exquisite greeting cards and Christmas tree decorations that he brought.
Because it was full of strange alternative beauty, Chen Qinghuan couldn't resist the urge to shop on the spot and bought a lot of these cute little things.
As a businessman, you must know that these goods also represent the need for the merchant to make a fortune when encountering those generous buyers!
This is especially true of Mr. Jenny, who is a very qualified and excellent successful businessman, who has not only sold a lot, but also sold well above the previous price of 30%!
Well, Chen Qinghuan, the big fat sheep, didn't know, otherwise he would have kicked the cunning Mr. Jenny out of the hotel and let him enjoy the cold winter wind.
Well, because of her ignorance, at present, Chen Qinghuan's praise for Mr. Jenny is only a little restrained.
These people are really shy when they praise people. γβγ
γγγ This person is very good~
You can invite him to a cup of coffee for dinner, Chen Qinghuan thought.
After thanking Mr. Jenny for his praise, Chen Qinghuan couldn't help rubbing the back of his hand against his skirt when he turned around.
Oh! Western hand kisses!
I can't accept it!
I'm a conservative woman!!
Well, Chen Qinghuan thought again, he was 34 years old when he crossed over, and he had spent eight years on the loess plateau, so it all added up! Now I'm 42 years old!
Still a single dog!
She greeted the white fairy again with a tactful greeting... You're a fairy board...
Due to her diligence and many greetings, nothing appeared to succeed.
It seems that people are willing to be scolded countless times, but they still won't solve their doubts!