Chapter Eighty-Three: Enjoying the Light (II)
Vienna, Old Town Opera.
Akadov's meaning couldn't be more obvious, let these canaries do their own thing. So if anyone finds Franz, it's none of his business.
Thinking of this, Akadov couldn't help but sigh that he was too witty, and Wells on the side couldn't help but admire the master's resourcefulness.
In fact, Franz had already guessed that something similar might happen, so he specially asked Adjani to prepare a set of ordinary clothes for him.
The sudden appearance of a poor boy in a group of rich and noble brothers must be more eye-catching, so if you want to really hide in this group of people, you must be really "ordinary".
A set of common aristocratic clothes, three seals, and in order not to cause unnecessary trouble, he also deliberately made everyone wear a smiley mask before the arrival of these canaries.
Franz believes that absolutely no one will notice him.
The canaries were soon on the move, moving through the crowd like foraging birds.
Soon Aldorf and Richard Metternich gathered around them a group of warblers and swallows, for the reason of being their dress and bearing, although they wore masks, they were frequent visitors to various theaters, so they still knew each other a little.
Both were undoubtedly good choices, and although they could only have one dance partner each, they still attracted the vast majority of birds.
These dancers also have their own considerations, both of them are big shots, relatively rich and relatively decent, and there will definitely be nothing wrong with choosing them.
And if you choose the fox friends brought by these two big people, then the consequences will be unimaginable. Because the more such big people are, the more scoundrels and thugs will be raised, because decent people must do things decently, but undignified things also need someone to do.
And once you get involved with this kind of scoundrel, you will be physically and mentally devastated, and you may even be ruined and have no place to live.
Of course, there are also girls who don't know the secret, and who want to be a master, and they are like headless flies.
In fact, what those smart people didn't expect was that there were no real "little people" in this box.
It's just that if you don't have excellent quality, even if you meet the right person, you can't get the other party to accept your invitation.
Franz's friends are very discerning, even if they are the top canaries in Vienna, most of them can't get into their eyes.
Franz was drinking the juice boredly, and Taffy was sitting with Franz so far away from the center of the box that no girl came forward to invite him.
Looking at Tafi's eager look, Franz only felt funny, as the first heir to the largest gate lord clan in Moravia, this guy seemed to think too much about himself.
If that day really comes, as long as he wants to, I am afraid that there will be a large number of princesses of small countries who are willing to marry him.
Franz patted Taaffy on the head.
"What's wrong, is this jealousy, or do you regret sitting with me?" Franz deliberately said in French, which was still prevalent among the Austrian aristocracy at this time, especially the petty and new nobles, and was the best way for them to show off.
"Franz, how can I be jealous? I'm angry, yes! Angry! The girls were blind. But what if, I mean, what if no one invites us? Wouldn't that be contemptible? Will it look awkward? ”
Usually Taffy is always the best bully of that, so Franz often covers him, but he didn't expect this guy's self-esteem to be very strong.
"This is called the smell of wine and I am afraid of the deep alley, we do it too far away, and it is the position in the corner, it is easy for people to think that we are marginal characters or followers.
If you're looking for a dance partner, you might want to take the initiative. Then remember to pick a good spot next time.
As for the dance partner, I don't really care, after all, I don't want to go to any dance party. No one invited, just a reason not to go. ”
Listening to Franz's words, Taffy nodded earnestly.
"If you don't have a dance partner, you don't have a dance partner, so I won't go either."
As she spoke, a girl with a round face walked up to Taffy and timidly stretched out her hand.
"Sir, can I be your dance partner?"
"Of course!" Taffy bounced off her chair and grabbed her hand.
"Come have dinner with me later, and I can buy you a new dress."
Franz covers his face, so vulgar, so philistine. But it works.
The girl, who was still timid just now, said with tears in her eyes in the blink of an eye.
"What a good man you are, sir."
In the blink of an eye, almost everyone's dance partner has been finalized. During this period, some people also tried to find Franz, but were persuaded by his cold eyes.
Franz glanced at it, and to his surprise, the principal dancers of the four theaters were still standing.
"Oh, what's going on?"
Just when Franz was full of doubts, he looked at one of them, and the other smiled apologetically, and it was indeed "beautiful and moving".
But Franz wasn't here to have fun, but as soon as he looked away, he saw that the other three principal dancers were also looking in his direction.
Then four red dresses walked through the crowd to Franz, and then the four chiefs reached out to Franz at the same time as everyone looked at him in amazement.
After I don't know who whistled, and then the atmosphere in the box was enthusiastic, and Taaffe gave Franz another thumbs up and gave him an awesome look.
Although the other people have different expressions, they are always just envious, jealous, and watching a good show.
Franz closed his eyes and sighed, it seems that his disguise is not as impeccable as he imagined, as long as there is enough time and experience, it can still be judged.
"Can I say no?"
"Then we'll be very sad." One of them said with a smile.
"But no matter which young lady's kindness I accept, there will always be people who are sad. So I'm still"
"Then you can dance with each of us. We're here for as long as you like. ”
In fact, from the whistle and applause just now, the four chief dancers have confirmed their guesses, and the other party looks commonplace at this time.
You must know that every theater has its own chief dancer, and their role is to arouse people's appetites. And the reason why they can become principal dancers is not only because they are good-looking, or they dance well.
If you want to sit firmly in the position of chief dancer, you must understand people's hearts and human nature in order to really stand out, and find someone who can be entrusted with your life or a meal ticket before you are old and decrepit.
Of course, there are also people who choose to sell themselves for a high price and then take charge of their own destiny.
For example, the proprietress of Golden Hour, the largest brothel in Vienna at this time, used to be a ballet dancer, she was unmarried in her life, but there were many big people who had scandals with her.
"You're not going to let me go?" Franz asked.
The four of them looked at each other and said in unison.
"Please enjoy the light."
(End of chapter)