1986: My Happy Life in Provence

Chapter 141 Irresistible Happiness
[Traveling in your favorite vehicle increases happiness by 5 points]

[Traveling in your favorite vehicle increases happiness by 4 points]

[Traveling in your favorite vehicle increases happiness by 4 points]

While the villagers were having fun, it also brought great joy to Ronan.

There is one more way to gain [Happiness]!

That afternoon, the happiness value in Ronan's system kept jumping like a heartbeat.

In more than two hours, several hundred points were added.

[Level 3 Construction: 0\2000]

[Level 2 Planting: 0\500]

[Level 3 Collection: 0\2000]

[Level 3 Cooking: 0\2000]

[Level 1 Fishing: 0\100]

[Level 1 Hunting: 0\100]

[Level 1 Brewing: 0\100]

[Usable experience: 1473]

"This is so cool. If you hold a few more 'parties', you can upgrade your skills to level 4?"

This is really an efficient way to gain points!
"What are you mumbling about?" Theo asked Ronan from the driver's seat.

In the afternoon, Ronan just wanted to tease Theo, so after picking up the villagers, he let him drive out for several laps.

"Nothing." Ronan said perfunctorily.

"Do you think I look like a big star in the movies?" Theo held the steering wheel with one hand, rested his other elbow on the car door, and held his head high.

Celebrities in magazines often strike this pose in sports cars.

Ronan said with a wicked smile:
"So similar, all the villains in the movies are like you."

Not only was Theo not angry, he laughed happily:

"Your modified car is so interesting."

Let him indulge in his passion for driving a sports car, it’s so satisfying!

Ronan said with some regret:

"The budget is not enough, otherwise we can upgrade the engine and transmission and drive it for another 20 years."

This car only looks good, but its 'heart' is still old.

But it's enough to drive in Luberon.

"You're not short of money, so why not do all the modifications at once?" Theo finally learned the word "modification".

"I'm so short of money." Ronan muttered speechlessly.

It would be great if savings could grow as fast as happiness.

After spending the 12000 francs, his savings were only about 2 francs.

Although there is income every week, there are also many places to spend money. I will soon be preparing to open a restaurant, so every penny from now on must be spent carefully.

"Don't be so modest." Theo grinned, "Who doesn't know that you made money at the market?"

Ronan: “?”

I do not know.

Are there any new rumors?

At dinner time, the villagers finally went home and stopped hanging around Ronan's modified car.

But Ronan finished his meal and went out again.

He parked the car in front of Louis's house and knocked gently on the door.

It was Leah who opened the door:
"come on in."

awesome!
Ronan finally realized that he could come to the house even during non-party hours.

"Not going in." Ronan looked at Zoe behind Leah and asked expectantly, "My car has been modified. It's perfect for a ride. Do you want to go on a 'night tour'?"

"Okay!" Vieri responded first.

He dodged Zoe's sword-like eyes, bypassed Leia's obstruction, and rushed out excitedly.

He was at school in the afternoon and did not attend the huge rave party in Lourmarin.

Don't think anyone can stop me!
But he did not break through the last line of defense and was stopped by Ronan at the door.

Ronan smiled and asked him: "Vieri, don't you have any homework to do today?"

Zoe had been out for five minutes, and she still couldn't help laughing out loud:

"Did you see Vieri's last look? Hahahaha——"

Zoe's bell-like laughter also made Ronan's mouth curl up:
"I will make it up to him when he has a holiday."

Zoe closed her eyes and felt the wind on her face:

"Are you finally happy?"

Isn't it gratifying to prove that your choice is right amidst a lot of 'doubts'?

Ronan tilted his head and looked at Zoe's profile with a smile:

"of course."

Zoe opened her hands slightly, as if embracing something:
"So be brave and be yourself, and don't care about what other people say."

"Hasn't your reply been received regarding the glass exhibition in Aix yet?" Ronan asked.

Zoe went to Aix more than half a month ago, and there is still no reply after such a long time?

Zoe's tone obviously dropped, no longer as excited as before:

“Maybe the assessment was not completed, or maybe it was not passed.”

Ronan comforted:
"Seriously, let's have an exhibition in Lourmarin?"

Ronan has been able to achieve the goal of "one call and a hundred responses" in Lourmarin.

Especially after today's carnival party, I don't know how many people have loved me.

He arranged an exhibition for Zoe, and everyone in the village would go to see it.

"No, I will definitely get recognition—" Zoe was only briefly disappointed, and then she recovered immediately. "Sooner or later, my work will appear in the most important exhibition in Aix, and maybe even be sent to Paris!"

"I will escort you personally!" Ronan said in the same passionate voice.

Zoe smiled and turned to look at him:

"Of course the work will go there by plane, why would you escort it? Do you think it's the 17th century now?"

Ronan raised his eyebrows:
“Who said I was escorting the works? I was escorting the artists!”

"You——" Zoe laughed out loud and raised her hand as if to hit Ronan.

[Traveling with a person of the opposite sex you like in your favorite car increases your happiness by 8 points]

Ronan stepped on the accelerator, the engine roared loudly, and at the same time pushed Zoe against the back of the seat.

"Let's practice it today." Ronan drove away.

When 'happiness' comes, you can't stop it!

In the evening, the carnival party in Lourmarin began again.

After dinner, the villagers sat in front of their homes or in groups of three or five under the shade of trees to enjoy the cool air and chat. The bright yellow shadow appeared in front of them again and again.

But this time there was a clear difference.

Every time it appears in the afternoon, the passengers on the bus are different people.

But at night, the people around Ronan never changed - it seemed that tonight was just a "party" for that one person.

The entrance of the old tavern.

The farmers were already standing at the door drinking in order to watch the fun and no longer went into the house.

"Is the person sitting in the passenger seat of Ronan's car Zoe?" Pierre rubbed his eyes and asked uncertainly.

Fabian narrowed his eyes, his tone full of doubt:
"When did he become so close to the 'artist' in Louis's family?"

One is a 'farmer' and the other is an 'artist'. This combination is even more incomprehensible than a modified car!

Theo said, holding a cigarette in his mouth:

"Zoe rarely comes out. I thought she was in Aix and hasn't come back yet."

Cornell propped his chin up with his palm in envy:
"Why is Ronan always surrounded by beautiful women?"

Henry chuckled twice and clenched his fists tightly:
"The 'bright pearl' of Lourmarin has been conquered by Mr. Ronan!"

That night, similar discussions took place in every corner of the village of Lourmarin.

Everyone agreed that Ronan not only made money, but also won the favor of Zoe, the "Bright Pearl", and was undoubtedly the most successful villager in the village.

When Blanco heard the news, he was so nervous that he couldn't sleep well all night.

Ronan is not short of money or fame now. What other means can I use to convince him?
(End of this chapter)