Of course, Victoria couldn't refuse the conditions offered by Li Xiao, because she really needed the money for emergency relief.
As far as she is concerned, as long as it is not particularly against her principles, she will agree to it, even if it may cause her some embarrassment and embarrassment, she can't care so much.
What, you ask why it would be embarrassing to be Li Xiao’s dance partner?
If Li Xiao was only in his teens, Victoria would not be a little embarrassed about this job. She would train Li Xiao to become a dance master like the most conscientious teacher.
But the problem is that Li Xiao is not a child, but an adult, which makes Victoria feel somewhat uncomfortable. What's more, the salary given by Li Xiao is very high, which makes her feel like she is accepting charity or selling herself.
For her who received an aristocratic education since childhood, this is naturally very shameful!
The reason why he didn't refuse was entirely because compared to the shame of living on the street, the job Li Xiao offered was relatively small.
However, Victoria also secretly made up her mind to find a more serious job as soon as possible, such as a tutor. After getting a new job, she would quit this shameful dance partner job as soon as possible.
The reason why she did not agree directly was also due to her pride and reserve. She must maintain her last bit of pride and reserve, otherwise she would not be Victoria!
However, what is special about Victoria is that other people are purely concerned with saving face and want to wait for time to make it easier. They will agree to Li Xiao's invitation in one day or two days.
But she is different. When she returned home, she did not just sit around and wait. Instead, she continued to get rid of her relatives and friends to help find a job. If there was a more suitable person, she would not agree to Li Xiao's invitation. She would only do it if there was really no other way.
Go to work at Li Xiao's place.
After waiting for a full week, Victoria found that only the job offered by Li Xiao was the most suitable. The other jobs were either more shameful or the salary was particularly unsatisfactory. Under such circumstances, she notified Li Xiao that she agreed to go to work.
To be honest, when he got the news, Li Xiao had almost forgotten about it. Ever since he found out that this was Alexei and others trying different ways to help him go on a blind date, he had been a little resistant. The reason why he provided Victoria with this
The reason for the work was simply because I had already invited someone here, so it would be unreasonable not to give an explanation.
It can be said that he gritted his teeth and agreed because of Alexei's sake. After waiting for a few days and seeing no feedback from Victoria, he thought that the young lady from the Duke's family didn't like him. Just when he thought he had escaped again.
At the time of the disaster, they belatedly agreed.
This somewhat pained him, and made him feel as if his happiness was in vain. But since they were here, he couldn't rush out, so he had to bite the bullet and agree.
"Miss Victoria, because of work, I can only practice dancing at night, tentatively three times a week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday..."
Li Xiao was trying every means to shorten the time for dancing practice, but old Igor interrupted him: "Sir, I'm afraid this is not enough. You must know that it is the most important thing at the moment to let you master various dance skills as quickly as possible.
How can I get this little practice time for my job? You can’t make excuses not to go to the dance, or be rude and pretend to be stupid at the dance, right?”
Before Li Xiao could speak, Old Igor announced domineeringly: "I think you must strengthen your training in this area. You must practice at least five or six times a week!"
Li Xiao looked at the old man. His gleaming eyes had already explained a lot of problems. Recently, the old man had been frustrated repeatedly in helping him find a wife. The noble ladies he found were either white lotus flowers or green tea bitches. He even almost let a liar do it once.
After being deceived, the old man who had been defeated many times was now ready to take a girl home if he saw a girl of the right age.
As for a girl like Victoria, who has a good background, character and appearance, Old Igor is determined not to let her go. If possible, he immediately hopes to confirm the wedding date. It is best to get pregnant within this year, and next year at the latest
It would be nice to be able to hold the little master.
He wished Victoria could live in the Grand Duke's Palace, how could she only work 1, 3, 5?
Li Xiao bit the bullet and argued: "Miss Victoria still has family matters to deal with, and she also needs to take care of His Excellency the Duke. How can she go to work five days a week? Besides, she also needs a personal life, where can she..."
Before Li Xiao finished speaking, old Igor interrupted him and asked Victoria: "Dear lady, if possible, I will send someone to take care of the Duke, because the Grand Duke really needs to improve his dancing skills urgently.
So can you sacrifice a little more personal time? Of course, we will give you appropriate compensation, after all, it has wasted your time."
Victoria looked at old Igor and then at Li Xiao. She was stunned by this pair of masters and servants. For her, a high salary of 500 rubles a month was not enough to work for five days in a row, even for a week.
What's the problem? What kind of compensation is needed?
However, being sensitive by nature, she still realized that something was unusual. The old housekeeper was so enthusiastic, as if he was rushing to give her money and also seemed to deliberately let her stay here.
However, she couldn't figure out what was going on for a while. She replied very reservedly: "You are too polite. The salary given by His Excellency the Grand Duke is far beyond the normal salary. I don't need any compensation. No need."
Got it!"
This made old Igor even more pleasing to her. He made the decision without waiting for Li Xiao to speak: "You are so polite. On behalf of the deceased old master, I am grateful for your efforts. As for compensation, our family's tradition does not allow us to
For doing such stingy and rude behavior, as long as you work more than three days a week, you will be compensated an additional 50 rubles for each day. Although this money is not much, it is our sincerity, please don't refuse!"
Victoria was stunned. Her monthly salary is 500 rubles, which means 125 rubles per week, but if she works four more days a week, it will be 200 rubles in compensation. This compensation is higher than the salary, even if
She only works six days a week, and her weekly salary plus compensation is 275 rubles. This salary is simply ridiculously high, okay?
What shocked her even more was that old Igor still had an expression that refused to refuse, as if she would be disrespecting the family if she dared to refuse. This made her surprised and strange, and she couldn't understand the family.
What happened.
After being stunned for a long time, she replied gratefully: "You are so polite. I really deserve it. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. May God bless you, old gentleman!"