Chapter 253: It’s Too Late to Regret (Second Update)
Ever since he left the quarry, De Lai has been in a very confused state.
When the housekeeper found him, he was giving lessons to the quarry workers and children, teaching them basic arithmetic and literacy so that they could operate steam engines in the future.
In his eyes, the owner of the quarry was already a great big shot, but when he knelt down in front of another old man, he completely lost the arrogance he had before. This made De Lai realize that this old man was also a big shot. .
However, this old man was quite kind. After confirming that he was De Lai, he immediately invited him to the passage and headed to Efat.
This time they did not crawl through the passage, but had the gate opened, drove into the shadows in a carriage, and then galloped to Efat.
The carriage contains holy water given by the Goddess of Mercy. This holy water can resist the invasion of shadows in a short period of time, but it is expensive and rarely used.
But for a fifth-level noble, this amount of money is nothing.
Knowing that this carriage would cost him one day's wages in one second, De Lai couldn't help but close his eyes and silently calculate how much money he had burned on this trip.
But immediately, he couldn't help but open his eyes and began to look directly at the shadow outside the window, because there were not many opportunities like this.
In the depths of the shadow, thick smoke billows, and granular shadows billow in the mist. If you take a single breath, you will be infected with the shadow disease.
Moreover, the concentration of shadow here is extremely high, and the onset of shadow disease will be extremely fast after inhalation. It is estimated that death will occur in three or two days.
Even so, Delai still had to admit that the scene deep in the shadows was so beautiful.
There is only black here, but the black here has a special sense of layering. A large amount of black mist flies in the air, changing into different shapes and forming different scenery.
This is a dream-like scenery. The deep and dark shadow world strips away time and space, and even the sound disappears, making people immersed in the dream-like scenery.
While De Lai was observing the scenery outside, the housekeeper opposite was also observing De Lai.
Although he is already in his early thirties, the other party still maintains a strong curiosity. The strong muscles showed that the other person was very hard-working, and his facial features did not have the melancholy characteristic of common people, but were very sunny.
Moreover, the other person was very similar to the elder, which made the housekeeper involuntarily feel good about him, and his eyes on De Lai became gentle.
After observing for a while, the housekeeper suddenly asked: "
Can you read?" "Yes."
"What about arithmetic?"
"Okay."
"Mr. Tang Mo often praises you, and I can see that you are very studious." "
Mr. Tang Mo invited me. "No
, it's Mr. Kevin. I don't know the specific reason. I don't ask anything. Just executing is the steward's purpose, so you don't have to ask me why. Let me give you a piece of advice. Neither does Mr. Kevin." I like people to ask too many questions, so you don't need to ask too many questions."
"Okay."
Driving into Efat and walking towards Kevin's big villa, Dele looked at the luxurious villa and marveled.
This villa is like a palace. The garden in front of the palace is neat and rounded. Ten gardeners are diligently taking care of the flowers here so that every plant can bloom naturally and perfectly.
Clean water flows continuously from the fountain, and the spring water here is even sweeter than the workers' drinking water.
"How many quarries are needed to support a place like this?" De Lai couldn't help but sigh.
"Four is enough. Mr. Kevin's family owns the mining rights to all the nearby quarries, and recently the stone was needed. In addition, the family also owns some catering, timber and transportation industries. You will be able to use these in the future. I gradually understand it."
"The nobles are really rich."
"It's just that the family can make more money. Please come here. Master Kevin has been waiting for a long time."
At this time, Kevin had finished dressing and was waiting for Delai's arrival. arrival.
However, unlike when he welcomed Tang Mo before, he did not let his wife and mistress come with him, but stayed here alone with his confidants.
When they saw each other, they both felt a little weird.
Although there is a slight difference in height, completely different clothes, and some deviations in facial features, after seeing each other, they still feel that they have a certain kinship with each other.
But soon, Dele came to his senses, saluted Kevin and said, "First time meeting, Mr. Kevin. Mr. Kevin?"
Kevin remained dazed for longer than Dele.
In a daze, he seemed to see his father, who behaved and dressed exactly like his father.
At this moment, Kevin finally couldn't ignore a problem, that is, the other person was more like his father than himself.
After looking at Delai up and down, he turned around and left, leaving only a confused Delai.
After walking through the long corridor, his voice sounded from the other side: "Assign him a status... a trainee butler. If he performs well enough, let him stay." "
Understood, Master Kevin ."
The butler nodded respectfully, and then said to Delai beside him: "This way, Mr. Delai."
He took Delai to the dressing room to take a bath, put on perfume, put on hair wax, changed clothes, and walked out Delai has been given a new look.
Residents of this world cannot see other people's six dimensions, otherwise people around them will definitely say: "He is indeed a character with 19 points of charm, he is really scary." The housekeeper was also amazed when he
saw the current De Lai, feeling that this person is really He is a natural clothes hanger, why haven't I noticed it before?
Now, the butler's view of Delai is that he is the illegitimate son of the great master.
This fact is too common, and illegitimate children have no legal inheritance rights, not to mention that as long as Kevin does not admit it, Delai will not be regarded as a member of the family.
Some illegitimate children will also be brought back to be trained as housekeepers. For example, the current housekeeper is actually an illegitimate son, but he is still the housekeeper here.
After sighing with emotion, the housekeeper began to take De Lai to familiarize himself with the situation here.
A butler is one of the most important parts of a family. A good butler needs to manage the servants at home, be familiar with the family's industry, be proficient in etiquette, music and painting, and be able to play handball with the owner when necessary.
In addition, they also need to be familiar with the owner's hobbies. If the owner likes poetry, then the butler must also know it; if the owner likes music, then the butler must know the popular music well and give appropriate reminders when the owner chats with others. , lest the master cannot step down.
While walking and introducing the situation here, the housekeeper found that De Lai was listening very seriously.
Moreover, the other party's memory is surprisingly good. When the housekeeper tests the other party, De Lai can always react immediately and give quick answers.
(My memory is so good.)
After walking around the villa, the housekeeper introduced the rooms inside, then looked at De Lai and asked: "I want to go to the toilet on the first floor now. What's the fastest way?"
"There is no toilet on the first floor. I suggest you go to the second floor. Pass through the first room on the left, go to the end and go down the stairs, and then there is the third room on the right."
"Perfect." The butler couldn't help but applaud.
After confirming that the other party was really powerful, the housekeeper felt that he had guessed why Kevin invited De Lai back.
It's almost time for me to retire.
He has served two generations, and it's almost time to find a place to spend his old age.
He was very satisfied with the De Lai in front of him, and he admired his abilities. With such an outstanding person as his successor, he felt that he should be able to leave with peace of mind.
However, the other party's etiquette is not up to standard, but it doesn't matter, the other party learns very quickly, and I can teach the other party immediately. Therefore, he looked at Delai with a gentler look and introduced more content.
At night, he arranged a room for the other party, and then heard the crisp ringing.
This bell is designed very cleverly. It is divided into two types: master and servant. The master bell is in Kevin's hand, and the servant bell is in his place.
When the master bell rings, the servant bell will also vibrate, and you can feel the master's call and go there quickly.
Quickly reaching the fourth floor, the housekeeper knocked on the door, and then heard Kevin inside saying anxiously: "Come in."
Pushing the door open, he found that it was smoky inside. Kevin was smoking a pipe, looking at the housekeeper and asking: "How is it? How is the other party's behavior? Is he particularly rude and impolite?"
The master's attitude made the housekeeper a little surprised, but he still said: "Very good, the other party thinks quickly and has a good memory. He can learn many things in one go. ."
"How can it be so perfect!"
"I'm surprised too, but the other person is just so perfect."
"Damn it!"
Rubbing his head, Kevin asked angrily: "Then what are his shortcomings?"
"Don't understand etiquette. ."
"I knew it!"
"But he learns very quickly, and he will know how to dine etiquette tonight."
"Damn it!"
Lian cursed twice, and Kevin got up and started pacing in the study, and finally started again Asked: "Then did he ask for money from you, did he harass my maid, did he steal, did he defecate casually in the corridor..." "
Master, I think you should know that I am looking for someone, Rather than a beast."
"Why are you speaking for him! Have you started to like him?"
"A little bit."
"Damn!"
Taking a deep breath, Kevin sat back down and stared at the housekeeper and asked : "Tell me about his shortcomings, just one."
"Etiquette..."
"Already have one, change it!"
"Hmm... He is addicted to books. He hasn't rested yet and is still reading."
"This is an advantage!"
"Then there is none."
"Ahhhhhh!"
Rubbing his head angrily, Kevin was still about to get angry, but he saw the door being pushed open and his two sons standing there. At the door, he asked seriously: "Dad..."
Seeing his son, Kevin changed his face and asked with a smile: "What's wrong, do you want to hear a bedtime story? I'll do it later..." "
No, We want to ask if we can sleep with the new housekeeper. His story is very interesting."
"...Go!"
Asking his son to leave quickly, Kevin drove everyone away and continued to smoke his pipe. Sulking.
The thing he was most worried about had come.
If Delay was an uneducated and vulgar person, he would definitely not be so nervous.
He would only look at his younger brother with compassion, asking people around him not to discriminate against him, but to care about him and love him.
He will even reveal part of the truth to enhance his reputation and give himself the opportunity to go further.
After all, it was really difficult to upgrade a noble, so he needed to seize every opportunity.
That vulgar brother will be grateful to him and spend the rest of his life under his protection, instead of attracting everyone's attention as soon as he arrives!
He must find an opportunity to prove himself more attractive.
This opportunity must be in an area that you are good at and an area that the other person is not good at. Only in this way can you fully establish the master-slave will and let the other person understand that you are a younger brother.
So, what better opportunity is there than a reading salon?
With his hands suitable, Kevin smiled with satisfaction and began to look forward to tomorrow's salon.
The next day, reading salon.
Tang Mo did not come today, saying that he had interrupted too many updates. He was urged by readers to update and then went back to make up for it. Although few people could understand this sentence except for the punctuation marks, Kevin guessed that this should be the secret code of the apostles, and it was normal that he did not understand it.
Because the star was absent, the number of people was reduced by half. This was a particularly suitable time to show off one's talents and hold up the sky in Tang Mo's absence.
In order to achieve his goal, Kevin deliberately allowed Dele to express himself freely and communicate with those around him.
He even found a few acquaintances to come over and chat with De Lai, just to come to the rescue when the other party's face turned red when he was asked.
However, he was slapped in the face.
If ordinary civilians step into such an upper-class social situation for the first time, they will definitely show their dirty nature.
They will be timid and use arrogance to cover up their inferiority. Some even dare not speak in the audience and can only sit there blankly and become the laughing stock of others.
But De Lai showed no fear at all. He seemed not to realize what kind of environment he had entered, and was still chatting and laughing with the people around him.
From a distance, Kevin found that De Lai almost blended in with the people around him. Even though he was wearing a butler's uniform, and even though he had a tray in his hand, he looked like a nobleman, someone who was far beyond him, out-and-out. Third level noble.
He can keep up with all the topics of the people around him, and he can also respond quickly to some casual stories. Moreover, he is very eloquent, and he can tell the story clearly and clearly no matter how boring it is. This skill makes Kevin ashamed.
Gradually, the new face of this salon became the center of the venue. A group of people gathered around him and talked loudly, laughing from time to time because of some interesting topics.
The originally handsome face became more elegant at this moment, and his confident look made people forget the layer of skin on his body and only see his essence.
Looking at each other blankly, Kevin had a vague feeling.
The other person truly belongs here.
If it hadn't been for the accident that year, he would definitely have become a star in the social world.
He is more charming than himself and more suitable to be the leader of the family. If the other party is here, then he doesn't have to worry about upgrading now. Upgrading to the fourth-level noble is an inevitable result.
At this moment, Kevin became crazy jealous of the other party and began to regret his decision.
Why do you want the other party to come back?
Unfortunately, it's too late to regret.
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(End of chapter)