Culture Conquers Foreign Worlds

Chapter 32 Miss Cromwell’s consideration

“Ten thousand balun pounds, you and I know it is not a small sum.”

After listening to Harvey’s request, Diana squeezed her delicate chin and groaned. The 10,000 barren pound converted into barron gold coins is about 90, which is equivalent to the commission that the Cromwell Chamber of Commerce pays to the Adrian family every year. The Chamber of Commerce in El Roy is just a drop in the bucket.

“I really can’t just stand by on this matter, Mr. Adrian, can you show me the manuscript of the novel “The Count of Monte Cristo”.” Diana looked at Harvey calmly and asked.

Although Harvey didn’t understand what Diana was hesitating, he readily agreed and asked Shirley to go to the study to take out all the manuscripts of the novel “The Earl of Monte Cristo”. After the meal, the two went to the living room to continue discussing, until Shirley handed a thick stack of manuscripts of the novel to Diana’s hands.

The manuscript of the novel “The Count of Monte Cristo”, you can know if Harvey is the author of this novel by reading this.

Diana read it in no hurry, her expression became concentrated, and Harvey, who was watching next, was embarrassed to disturb her. Time passed quietly in a quiet atmosphere. Harvey waited uncomfortably. Although he had a strong faith in the work “The Count of Monte Cristo”, he would feel uneasy when he was scrutinized by others with attentive eyes. In addition, Diana saw it. It’s also too devoted, since I got the manuscript of the novel, I haven’t spoken for more than half an hour.

“Wow Wow ”

Diana Jade read the “Count of Monte Cristo” page by page. The handwritten manuscript is more sure of the authenticity of the manuscript of the novel. The handwriting of the manuscript is slightly messy, and many places have been altered and there are still Harvey’s creative thoughts and materials. By seeing these, I can be sure that the author is a newcomer to the historical background of the Augustine Kingdom.

What made her feel incredible was that she had already seen “Count of Monte Cristo” once in “Leonard Press Collection”, and seeing the original manuscript of the novel with her own eyes would have a completely different feeling. The style is more casual, and the writing is obscure and difficult. I often see some unclear words and sentences, and the parts I want to publish are all edited by Harvey and the reviewers.

“Cough! Cough!” Harvey coughed impatiently to remind Diana that anyone left out in the cold would do that for more than half an hour.

Diana, who was awakened from the addictive state, looked around in confusion, her eyes fell on Harvey’s body and the focus slowly condensed. She realized what, her small face quickly flashed blush, and she covered her cheeks with a document and pretended to be tidy to explain. “It’s rude. “The Count of Monte Cristo” is an excellent work. I accidentally caught my attention. A lot of the content in it is not published by Leonard Press. This is enough to prove Adrian My husband is indeed the author of “The Count of Monte Cristo”.”

Diana put the original manuscript of the novel on the table and looked at Harvey seriously: “Please forgive my offense. You are an excellent novelist. I am very willing to help you no matter if it is my personal position or personal wishes. But To be able to write a work like “The Count of Monte Cristo”, you should also know that people cannot get a piece of white bread for no reason.”

Harvey was taken aback, frowned and thought for a long time, annoyed: “It’s true, but I can’t think of anything else our Adrian family can help the Cromwell Chamber of Commerce.”

Diana means that there is no free lunch in the world. If you want to get funding from the Cromwell Chamber of Commerce, you have to pay a price. The Adrian family wants money and no money, and it’s not as famous as the current Cromwell Chamber of Commerce. Now that Harvey has thrown out the bait, he anticipates the next development. Now the only thing that the Adrian family can still influence the Cromwell Chamber of Commerce is the marriage contract between the two.

It is indeed a good deal for the Cromwell Chamber of Commerce to get rid of the Adrian family, and it is a win-win situation for both parties.

Diana shook her head solemnly: “No, you still have something of this value. I am willing to pay Mr. Adrian ten thousand barrons for the entire manuscript of the novel “The Count of Monte Cristo”.”

This time Harvey was stunned, not pretending to be surprised. Diana’s request was indeed beyond his original expectation. She actually wanted to spend 90 Barrons to purchase the original manuscript of the novel “The Earl of Monte Cristo”. Is this trade loss? It seems to others that Diana may become a model of stupid money, willing to spend a lot of money to buy a manuscript of a novel that has not even been officially published.

And Harvey has experience in the previous world, and can basically foresee the “Count of Monte Cristo” fire, presumably the manuscript of this novel will also become an invaluable treasure at that time.

This is a smart option, but it is not the best option in Harvey’s view. Obviously it is a good choice to get rid of his marriage contract with this opportunity. Harvey definitely wants to get rid of a bad reputation. Dandy engagement.

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Harvey’s face showed a bright smile for the first time, and she couldn’t deny that she had a good impression of the arrogant and straightforward girl in front of her. She must have thought about the same thing as Harvey, but she didn’t use this opportunity to realize her character. Harvey imagined being upright.

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At night, Olin Street, where Harvey lives, is dark and quiet. Moths are flying around the not-so-bright street lights. Shadows dance around the long drawn lamp poles. The lights cannot cover the shadows of the surrounding Victorian buildings, no matter how you look at them. This gloomy feeling is more dangerous than the lively civilian street.

“Good night, Mr. Adrian, tomorrow I will bring the news you expect.” Diana bowed into the carriage under the help of Harvey, holding the original manuscript of the novel “The Earl of Monte Cristo” in her arms.

“Good night, dear Miss Cromwell, I wish you a sweet dream.” Harvey put his right hand on his chest and bowed deeply and smiled in response, watching the carriage carrying her leave here.

In the carriage, Diana looked at the manuscript of the novel “The Count of Monte Cristo” with satisfaction. For her, it was enough. She did think more than Harvey, but it was definitely not as complicated as Harvey. It is undeniable that she liked the novel “Count of Monte Cristo”, and secondly, she valued the value of the original manuscript.

She is the daughter of a businessman and understands the principle of fair trade better than anyone. In Harvey’s request, she can clearly make demands that are more beneficial to her. Dissolution of the marriage is one of them, and she can also “lend” money to Harvey . Money is one of the most basic units to measure value. 10,000 Balen pounds cannot be exchanged for things that exceed its own value by many times. Unfair transactions must be established under unfair conditions. Failure to do so is to sell Harvey an unkind favor, especially in the current utilitarian social environment.