The Downfall of Isla Ge in Mrs. Vivienne's House Chapter 6

After Ruby and Clara left the room, the little maid came in quietly, handed slippers to Mrs. Vivienne, and whispered, "Young Madam's bath water is ready. It's getting late now, why don't you take a bath and go to bed?" Mrs. Vivienne put on her shoes, threw the cigarette into a pot of azalea flowers, stood up and left. The azalea flowers were in full bloom, and the cigarette was nestled in the petals, and it burned yellow in an instant.

Isla Ge stood alone in the guest room for a while, and the little maid came to invite her to the inner room for breakfast; after breakfast, she went upstairs to her bedroom and stood in front of the window in a daze. Outside the window was the rectangular lawn, neatly trimmed, sprinkled with some morning dew, and green, green that seemed a bit arrogant. There was a sparrow, tentatively walking forward with its splayed feet, and after walking a distance, it seemed to be confused by this stupid green continent, and walked back step by step. Isla Ge thought that sparrows would always jump, but she didn't expect it to pace. She watched for a long time, maybe it wasn't a sparrow? Just as she was thinking, two porters came out of the garden corridor, carrying a red lacquer box, and went out with a hum. Behind them was a middle-aged woman in black silk shirt and trousers, who must be Dian Dian's mother. Clara also came out and stood there, seemingly waiting for the other porters in the house; her eyes were red and swollen from crying, and her face was lightly powdered, turning it into a pale ochre color. Isla Ge only saw her profile, her eyes staring straight ahead, with no facial expression at all, like a clay mask. After watching for a long time, she finally saw a line on her silent face that was slowly undulating, stretching from her cheek to her temples - it turned out that she was eating peanuts, the red and crispy peanut skins were constantly fluttering at the corners of her mouth.

Isla Ge suddenly didn't want to watch any more, so she turned around, opened the closet, and leaned against the door. The closet was pitch black, and the scent of cloves made people dizzy. It was still the air of the distant past, gentle, leisurely, and timeless. The closet didn't have the bright morning outside the window, the green grass, the silent face, the peanut shell at the corner of the mouth... the dirty, complicated, and unreasonable reality.

Isla Ge stayed in the closet for two or three months. She had many opportunities to wear clothes: dinners, tea parties, concerts, card games, for her, it was just a chance to show off her clothes. She secretly felt lucky that Mrs. Vivienne only used her as a cover to attract ordinary young people. She rarely took her to high-class dance halls to show her face, but she always entertained her at home. The young ladies of Hong Kong's wealthy families, stained with the traditional conservative habits of the British upper class, also have a kind of arrogant and reserved style, which is different from the socialites in Shanghai. Mrs. Vivienne was very picky about those who pursued Isla Ge, even more stringent than the royal family in recruiting princes. Even the seven or eight people who were selected by chance, if they pursued too enthusiastically, Mrs. Vivienne would be a rare treasure and would not allow them to approach Isla Ge easily. Once he was allowed to approach, Mrs. Vivienne would come out and use her social skills to win the man over. The man and Mrs. Vivienne had other intentions in getting close to each other, but in the end, the fake became real and they fell in love. Isla Ge was used to such tricks and didn't mind them at all.

On this day, she urged Ruby to comb her hair quickly because she was going out. Mrs. Vivienne specially sent her favorite people to serve Isla Ge; Ruby soon got familiar with Isla Ge's temper. Isla Ge had no relatives in Hong Kong, and gradually she felt that although Ruby was a bit mean, he was always enthusiastic and helpful to her, so she treated Ruby as a confidant. At this time, Ruby said: "Change your clothes and then comb your hair. Putting the robe on your head will mess up your hair again." Isla Ge said: "Pick something plain. Our choir is practicing in the church today, and the people in their church may not like the clothes that are too bright." Ruby followed her advice and found a cheongsam with ginger yellow cloud crepe, and said: "I don't understand again. You don't believe in religion, so why do you go to the choir for no reason? You are too busy with social activities all day long, so you should make up time to study until dawn. You've been busy preparing for the exams these past two weeks, and your face has become thinner! Why do you have to ruin your body!" Isla Ge sighed, lowered her head, and let Ruby tell her the way. She replied: "You said that I studied too hard. You know, I have to go out to socialize, but I have to be easy-going for the sake of my aunt. I studied hard to get such an opportunity, so I have to make some achievements." Ruby said: "I'm not saying anything to spoil the fun, but what's the big deal if I graduate? What? Girl, you are still in middle school. There is only one university in Hong Kong, and university graduates can't find a job! If there is a job, it's fifty or sixty dollars a month, teaching in a primary school run by a monastery, and being bullied by foreign nuns. That's really not worth it!" Isla Ge said, "I have thought about this. Let's live our lives to the fullest." Ruby said, "Don't be angry if I say something. I'll make a plan for you. Take this opportunity to socialize and look for a suitable person." Isla Ge sneered, "Who are among your aunt's friends? Either young men who are like frivolous dancers, or masters with three palaces and six Concub!nes. Otherwise, they are British soldiers. Officers above the lieutenant level are still unwilling to deal with yellow people! This is Hong Kong!" Ruby laughed and said, "I understand. No wonder you still go to the choir even if you can't make time. I heard that there are many college students there." Isla Ge smiled and said, "It doesn't matter if you are joking with me, but don't tell your aunt seriously!" Ruby didn't answer. Isla Ge pushed her and said, "Did you hear me? Don't gossip!" Ruby was lost in thought and was woken up by her push. She smiled and said, "Who do you think I am? You can't even keep such a small thing to yourself?" She rolled her eyes and smiled quietly, "Miss, you have to be careful. You are choosing someone here. Our young lady is quick-eyed and quick-handed. She has already chosen one for herself." Isla Ge suddenly raised her head and knocked Ruby's hand away. She asked, "Who has she set her eyes on now?" Ruby said, "It's the girl named Lu in your choir. She is very famous for playing tennis. She is a college student, right? By the way, her name is Elliot Lu." Isla Ge's face turned red. She bit her lip and said nothing. After a while, she said, "How do you know her..." Ruby said, "Oh! How could I not know? Otherwise, she would have said something when you joined the choir. She can't let you make friends alone outside; even in the church, everyone can't sing together. That's the rule here. People who want to see you must come to visit. , once the person is in the door, it will be easy. This time she didn't object, and I felt strange. Two weeks ago, she was clamoring to hold a garden party and invite the children in your choir to bond with each other. Later, the guy surnamed Lu went to Manila for a ball game, and the garden party was put on hold. When the guy surnamed Lu came back, she brought up the matter again. We'll have a party tomorrow, and you are still in the dark about the details!" Isla Ge gritted her teeth and said, "If this person can't resist her coaxing and joins her... A trap, then he is not a trustworthy person. It's a good thing that I saw through him long ago." Ruby said: "The girl is stupid. All men are as black as crows, and they love to be fooled. Besides, your Mr. Lu is young and still studying. He has never seen a big scene. You can't blame him for being fooled. If you have some friendship with him, send him a letter as soon as possible and tell him not to come tomorrow." Isla Ge smiled faintly: "Friendship! We haven't even started yet!" So he let it go for the moment.