1986: My Happy Life in Provence

Chapter 46 Mr. Ronan is such a good man
Why do we say it is fate?

Elena's 'house arrest' was lifted yesterday, and this was the first time she had gone out in ten days.

I ran into Ronan as soon as I went out. Isn't this fate?
Because of her excessive "big talk", Lucas was worried that Elena, who was in high spirits, would make more unfulfilled promises to Ronan, so he kept her at home.

But Lucas is very good at "getting along" with his younger siblings.

On the day Elena's house arrest was lifted, he gave her some money and won back his sister's heart.

Look, the first thing Elena did when she got the money was to spend it, completely forgetting how she insulted her selfish brother a few days ago.

"Are you here to buy something too?" Elena asked enthusiastically.

"Yes, let me take a look at the furniture." Ronan nodded.

"What kind of furniture do you want to buy?" The owner of the stone yard took two big steps forward as if he had grabbed a life-saving straw, and the white dust on his body, which represented "hard work", fell all over the ground.

Thank God, please rescue me from this woman!

Ronan looked around the room and found that it was indeed a studio, which meant that he could customize things instead of just buying those big things outside:

"I don't have any goals. Can you tell me what you can do? I mean something that can fit into an ordinary family."

"Come, let's go outside and I'll introduce it to you slowly." The boss said enthusiastically.

Bosses in any field like customers who do not have clear goals but have a strong desire to buy, which indicates that they are likely to receive a big order.

"Yes, let me introduce them slowly." Elena also followed out with great interest.

The slower the better, giving Ronan and I more time to interact with each other!
The boss's name is Doku and he is a very talkative guy.

Through his introduction, Ronan not only knew that he could use stone to make any item such as recliners, beds, washbasins, etc., but also learned that his wife was a clean-loving Maasai who would vacuum him from inside to outside three times every day when she came home. The two of them almost divorced because of Doku's work.

"One day, she finally figured out how much money I could take home every year, and since then she has stopped nagging me to change jobs," Doku said proudly.

"I'm glad she made this decision." Ronan replied absentmindedly.

Doku's introduction was brilliant, but it did him no good.

Being able to do anything indicates that Ronan still has no focus.

"Look at this." Doku took Ronan to one of his most proud works.

This is a huge off-white stone table with a cross-shaped base. It can fill Ronan’s entire dining room, and even Xiao Hei can’t pass through.

Doku knocked twice on the table:

"The most beautiful cold stone in Luberon, and this lady's favorite color."

Doku finally looked Elena straight in the eye.

Elena stroked its stone surface with her gloved right hand:
"This off-white color is the favorite of the 'aristocrats'."

And I am undoubtedly a nobleman of the village of Lourmarin.

So is it too much for me to want a brooch made of this material?!
Ronan looked at the table and sighed:
"It's really nice, I like both the color and the style, but it's not for me."

Elena said puzzledly:
"But the one you like must be suitable."

You are a young lady, but I am not. I will not buy useless things home, let alone such expensive things. Ronan complained in his heart.

If this table were sold in Paris, it would be priced at at least 15000 francs.

Even if the stone from Provence is cheap, the price would still be quite high.

"How much is it?" Ronan had already left and pointed at the table and asked again.

Doku touched his chin, and the powder on his hand stained his beard with a snow-white color. After a few seconds:

"1800 francs."

"How much?" Ronan's footsteps stopped in mid-air, his expression and voice twisted at the same time. Doku hardened his heart and changed his words:

"1700 francs, including shipping!"

Ronan grabbed Doku's arm and walked quickly with excitement:
"Look at something else. Introduce something else to me."

If he doesn’t buy something today, he’ll feel like he’s missing out!
I love Provence!

Elena followed Ronan and Doku slowly, muttering to herself in confusion:
"Ronan isn't as rich as Lucas says."

In Miss Elena's world, there is only one possibility for not buying something you like: not having enough money.

In the end, Ronan ordered a bathtub, four washbasins and a small table for the living room from Doku.

The total cost is 1000 francs, including installation and delivery, and delivery is expected in a week.

On the way home, Ronan was extremely excited.

When living in Paris, I earned 3000 francs/month, but I could only survive on 6000 francs/month.

No matter what I do, I feel tight.

But in Provence, he could experience the life of earning 30000 francs/month and living comfortably on 2000 francs/month.

For the first time, he was impressed by the cheap prices. He didn't know if it was due to geographical reasons or because he had money in his pocket, or maybe both.

After returning home humming a cheerful song, Ronan was so shocked as soon as he got out of the car that he dared not take a step:

“Is this still my home?”

The originally dull windows and doors were painted with new colors, and one could smell the unique smell of wet paint.

The carpet on the exterior wall looks even more crisp and tender, and potted plants that have not yet sprouted are neatly placed on the windows and on both sides of the door.

"Mr. Ronan, you're back!" Henry was still busy, but he was excited to see Ronan's first reaction. "How is it, not bad, right?"

"Not bad. Very good."

Ronan walked around the house and found that the backyard had also become clean, and the whole house was harmoniously integrated with nature.

Henry patted his chest arrogantly and put the cigarette pinned to his ear into his mouth:

"This is just the first coat of paint. I'll do another coat tomorrow, and I'll get some more flowers here, here, and here."

After saying that, he returned to the place where he had been busy and continued to work.

"Henry!" Ronan suddenly spoke.

Henry turned his head and gave a flattering 'I'm here' smile.

"Let's stop here today." Ronan smiled and waved to Henry, "I'll buy you a couple of drinks."

It was 1000 francs well spent!

Henry's smile froze on his face.

He used to dress neatly and follow Lucas or Pierre every day just for the chance to buy them a drink.

But these people just regarded him as a bad-tempered dog.

Today, his body was covered with traces of paint and his fingernails were full of dirt, but Mr. Ronan, who was more powerful than Lucas and Pierre, actually offered to buy him a drink.
Henry's nose felt a little sour, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly uncontrollably:

"Okay, okay."

Mr. Ronan is such a nice guy.

(End of this chapter)