Chapter 67 (1/2)
Anna decided to keep the distance between her husband and herself a little bit, otherwise she felt that she would not be able to talk about it.
When Karenin looked at her wife, she almost indulged. The latter did not see, her mind was sorting out the words to be said later.
”Next week is Alexei's birthday, and I want to help him celebrate it.”
Karenin did not speak immediately. He knew that since his wife had brought up the matter, it meant that she wanted to hold more than a birthday party for the child.
”I can see that he likes it very much, and so do I. We can have a picnic here in advance. After all, he'll be in school soon. ”
After Anna finished, she waited for Karenin's reaction. The latter frowned slightly and tapped her fingers on the edge of the table.
After a while, Karenin nodded slightly in agreement.
Anna smiles and kisses each other on the cheek. She planned something. Karenin provided a list. In this village, they actually had many ”guests”.
If Anna didn't want a Petersburg party, Karenin naturally knew what kind of guests he liked.
The next invitation letter about the guests was written by anushika and signed by Anna. The servants sent were chosen by Karenin.
Sasha, the cook, drew up the menu. Her face was red and she looked very simple and healthy. She even had a lot of voice. For she felt very happy, considering that these guests were not the elegant and respectable people who had been entertained by her husband before, but the peasants with generous hands and simple heart like herself.
The stomachs of the first-class people are usually as thin as the legs of egrets. Those delicious food can't get into their delicate stomachs, which makes people angry, and she has been angry for many years.
Sasha's commander, the servants in the kitchen, promised Anna.
Although it was a somewhat lax banquet, and it came very suddenly, with the help of Karenin, things went on very well.
By the time the children came back, it was almost done.
”A picnic? oh It's good. I think it's very interesting. ” Charlie said it was like little stars in his eyes.
”Does that mean we can not wear those dresses?” Andre is more concerned about this issue. Although the dress makes him look more decent and beautiful, he prefers freedom.
”Yes.” Anna comforted the boy.
Andre looked down and thought about it, then shrugged his shoulders. ”Then I think that should be good.”
”Don't forget to prepare a gift for Alexei.” Anna said to the two boys, ”it's a birthday party for him in advance.”
”No problem.” The two of them spoke in unison, and seemed a little elated.
Because of their identity, they are not often allowed to prepare their own gifts except for each other. Because any party that has invited a family is more than just giving gifts in private.
Adults will try their best to write about these gifts, and the family receiving the gift will decide their attitude towards the other family according to this.
So every time he went to a party, Andre was bored. Charlie, though not as grumpy as he was, wanted to be more free.
”Give him a surprise, so don't tell him what you're going to give him.” Anna said with a smile.
”Understand!” It's a chorus again.
Therefore, after Alexei came out of Karenin's study, he was so sensitive that he felt as if something had happened, but he could not immediately know.
”Come here, Alexei. I have to give you my birthday present ahead of time.” Anna called the boy over.
”We want to see it, too.” Said Andrea, and then added, ”may I
”Yes.” Anna makes a request to Andre, giving her a look of appreciation.
They went to the master bedroom on the second floor and Anna took out her clothes.
”Try it.” She said, and took Andre and them away. When they came back in, Alexei was fastening his cufflinks. Simultaneous interpreting:
is a very decent suit, but unlike traditional suits, the silver lining fabric makes it look too dignified. A suit of waistcoat tightens the waist and outlines the slim and straight waist of the young man.
Alexei stood by the window, the afternoon sun slanted down and gently stroked his golden hair. Even the tiny dust in the air was also shining by this gentle light, and changed into flying shining pieces, dancing in the air.
”Can I help you?” Anna asked with a smile.
Alexei also laughed and nodded.
He stood up a little restrained, for he was not much taller than Anna because he was still developing. From the perspective of grade, the people in front of him are not much older than him, but at this moment, Alexei really felt a strange feeling. It was as if the person in front of him was his mother.She is gentle, optimistic and meticulous, satisfying all Alexei's fantasies about a mother.
She is a relative, an elder, and seems to be a long lost friend. His heart, which has always been sad and desolate, seems to have been cured now. When countless good expectations are turned into feelings, they become warm and stable.
”This pair of Cufflinks was given to you by Alexei.”
Anna stroked the cufflinks.
Unlike most of the nobility's precious stone cufflinks, Karenin gave them Silver Cufflinks.
The prismatic lines are sharp, while the popular rounded lines are not the same. The decoration around it can be said to be very simple. At first glance, the people who made it seem to have a sense of inattention. However, if you look at it carefully, you will find that each line is slightly too carefully carved, and the ratio of length to width is almost the same.
Andre and Charlie heard this and looked at Alexei again.
They all know what it means.
In the eyes of the poor, luxurious clothing is an important proof to distinguish classes. But in the upper class, the ornament is the symbol of the family. Families that really have an ancient history will know how to judge their attitude towards their owners by a pair of small cufflinks.
It's the same even if their offspring are the kind of high-ranking little bastards.
Karenin's behavior has shown that he will include Alexei in his wings. The latter had not felt this so clearly before, but now he understood it.
Although he didn't have the same parents as Andre and Charlie, he was now blessed.
In this world, no matter how talented a person is, it is very difficult to get ahead. Only by leading can we get to the top of power. This is why there is always a gap between the poor and the nobility that cannot be overstepped. That's what intelligence can't make up for. Although the talented men of poor origin do not believe it, it is.
Between these two classes, apart from the arrogance brought about by power and wealth itself, there is something deeper that the poor can't touch.