Chapter 56: Home in the Inner City
Chen Lun had dinner at Pompeii Manor.
Viscount Pompey was unable to overcome the dual wills of his wife and daughter, and ultimately chose to let Chen Lun stay.
"I hereby formally appoint you as Rebecca's tutor, responsible for her studies in literature and nature."
Viscount Pompey wiped the corner of his mouth with a napkin and gestured with his hand.
The old butler handed Chen Lun a letter of appointment and a small purse.
"A weekly salary of 2 gold pounds and 80 silver ducats, is that acceptable?"
Chen Lun took it, stood up and saluted the Viscount.
"Of course, it's my pleasure, Your Excellency."
Viscount Pompey nodded and glanced at his daughter Rebecca beside him.
The blonde girl was stealing glances at her new teacher, without even having time to wipe the sauce from the corner of her mouth.
The Viscount suddenly felt a headache and reminded himself to keep a close eye on her, lest this foreign boy abduct his precious daughter.
"Thank you for your hospitality. I'll take my leave now."
Chen Lun took his short shawl and top hat from the maid, turned around and touched Mrs. Pompey's chest again.
"Goodbye, beautiful lady."
Mrs. Pompey was delighted, for it was a very pleasant thing to be praised by a handsome young man.
She nodded and responded modestly.
But Rebecca at the side couldn't help but tighten her fingers, causing the fork she was holding to shake.
"And of course the lovely Miss Rebecca, bye."
Chen Lun finally bowed to Rebecca, put on his hat, and turned to leave.
Rebecca suddenly smiled happily, dropped her fork and shouted at Chen Lun:
"Goodbye, Mr. Jack! Remember to come early to teach me tomorrow!"
Chen Lun waved his hand without turning his head, indicating that he heard it.
Mrs. Pompey frowned and scolded Rebecca, saying it was so shameful. How could the daughter of Viscount Pompey be so rude!
Not ladylike at all!
Viscount Pompey was too lazy to pay attention. He felt that his wife was probably not much better.
He waved his hand and asked Binozzi to accompany him to the study, which was really a headache.
Chen Lun whistled as he walked out of the manor gate.
Today, it is time to praise the victory of the Party.
Just bragging, the weekly salary is 28,000.
"The next step is to find the inheritance that Philip hid in the manor..."
Chen Lun looked back at the huge Pompeii Manor and left.
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A small estate in the southeast of the inner city.
This is the permanent residence chosen by Chen Lun. Compared with the bustling downtown area, it is a little deserted, but the rent is still not cheap.
He also hired two maids and a coachman, and rented a carriage from a coachman.
The miscellaneous expenses totaled 9 to 10 gold pounds a month, the bulk of which was mainly the rent of the manor and the carriage, 5 gold pounds a month for the manor and 1 gold pound for the carriage.
Taking a taxi carriage in Amber City costs 70 to 80 copper kro per trip.
He often needed to go out, and Floyd and Connie also needed it, so for convenience, he simply rented one.
"The money I earn as a teacher in the Viscount's house is barely enough to cover my expenses... Life is hard."
Chen Lun sighed and walked into his own small manor.
When passing by a newly renovated warehouse, he happened to see Connie and a group of burly men talking at the door of the warehouse.
The generator next to the warehouse was roaring, and the light above the door was on.
Connie held a blueprint in her hand and pointed at the paper, while the other men nodded from time to time.
"Connie."
Chen Lun walked forward and said hello.
When Connie saw the person coming, she stopped talking and smiled at Chen Lun.
"Mr. Jack, I have completed everything you asked me to do."
She pointed at the group of men around her.
After arriving in the inner city yesterday and settling Floyd and Connie, he wrote a letter to Gary, asking him to send someone to pick up Connie and take her to the swimming beach.
Connie personally selected ten craftsmen from the Iron Fist Gang and brought them back to the inner city.
For this purpose, Chen Lun paid a considerable sum of gold pounds and asked Gary to bribe the management staff of the inner city police station to expedite the arrangement of formal identities for these ten craftsmen.
Of course, because these craftsmen were all captured by the Iron Fist Gang, Chen Lun had instructed Connie in advance to select them on a hiring basis and only choose craftsmen who came voluntarily.
It looks good now, Chen Lun nodded with satisfaction .
This group of people temporarily lived in the small manor, and Connie organized them to start research and forging. I believe that with Connie as the "brain", directing their "hands and feet" will be more efficient.
"Good job, Connie."
Chen Lun praised.
"Where's Floyd?"
"Miss Floyd is studying in the room. She has been researching dishes for the whole afternoon and is waiting for you to come back and dine together."
Connie seemed a little happy. She said that she had read Mrs. Caroline's cooking manual to Miss Floyd.
Then she gave the craftsmen a few instructions and followed Chen Lun to the villa.
There are only some simple forging tools in the warehouse for the time being. Chen Lun asked Connie to pre-order a batch of small mechanical equipment, which may take some time to arrive.
The wallet is shrinking again.
But he believed that he would be able to double his money in a short time.
"Um, you guys haven't had dinner yet?"
Chen Lun had already eaten at Pompeii Manor and now he still felt a little full.
"no."
Connie shook her head. She came closer and said in a negotiating tone:
"Mr. Jack, can you let me be the head maid here? Miss Floyd needs someone to take care of her..."
She suddenly paused, as if she remembered the kidnapping that night and how she had held Miss Floy back, and her face suddenly turned red.
It is not known who will take care of whom.
"Connie, you are not a servant now. I hope you will treat me as a friend...
If you like, you can be the housekeeper here. Anyway, I rarely stay here, so I really need someone to manage it.”
Chen Lun said with a smile.
Connie was somewhat moved by these words and nodded vigorously.
"Mr. Jack, please rest assured that I will manage this place in good order."
The two of them talked as they entered the villa.
This place is definitely not as luxurious as Pompeii Manor, but the conditions here are much better than those in the outer city.
The lobby on the first floor is spacious, and the living room and kitchen are fully equipped.
The second floor is the rooms for maids and craftsmen, and Chen Lun and Floyconnie live on the third floor.
The fourth floor is a attic for storing miscellaneous items, and that is where Chen Lun will store his "goods".
When Chen Lun first rented this place, he left after giving some instructions. The layout and tidying up were all arranged by Floy and Connie.
"You're back."
Floyd was waiting at the door early.
"Let's eat... I've prepared dinner."
As she spoke, she led Chen Lun and Connie to the restaurant with a smile on her face.
The table was full of food. Chen Lun was very moved when he saw this scene, but he really couldn't eat any more.
Connie was obviously hungry, and since Floy's cooking skills were really good, she ate without caring about her image.
"Eat, why not?"
Connie puffed up her lips and looked at Chen Lun in confusion.
"It's delicious, Mr. Jack."
"Um... I don't really like fish."
Floy also turned her head and "stared" at him.
He didn’t know if it was an illusion, but Chen Lun seemed to feel a threat mixed with expectation in her emotions.
"Eat! I love fish so much!
You know, I grew up by the sea, fishing every day, this is the taste of home!"
Chen Lun patted his chest and slapped the ghost face badge.
Come on, man! Make me hungry!
With tears in his eyes, he ate his rice in big mouthfuls. The fish head hung by his mouth, swaying up and down as he chewed.
Seeing Floy's satisfied expression, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Soon she stood up and brought a few new bowls of food from the kitchen.
It’s still the fish he hates the most!
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