I really don't want to hang up

Chapter 234 Coming of Age Ceremony, Red Sofa

After solving the cardinal's troubles, Luden took Todd out of St. Peter's Nursing Home and returned to Oliver Orphanage.

The turmoil caused by Jack the Ripper finally came to an end temporarily.

Jack the Ripper disappeared, Detective Ray left his hometown, the secretary-general was transferred from the Security Corps, Inspector Field was promoted as he wished, Cardinal Greg disappeared mysteriously, and the underground godfather Brando completely controlled the Santa Fe neighborhood
Luden obtained the actual control of Coral Mining, completed the initial accumulation of capital, and regained his old mining business.

Todd followed Luden. He now runs a barber shop in the Santa Fe neighborhood, responsible for conveying the meaning of the godfather, and occasionally helping the children in the orphanage to cut their hair.

For things that can be prostituted for free, Lu Deng has always been willing to come.

After returning to the orphanage, Luden spent a peaceful time.

It didn't take Ludeng too much time to manage Coral Mining, the company itself was running well, and Ludeng didn't need to do anything drastic, and kept using the existing team as much as possible.

As for the crushing of miners, there is no need for Lu Deng to explain it at all, and the people of Wudu can do it very well by themselves.

However, Lu Deng took out a sum of cash from the company's account and bought mineral futures on the Fubao Exchange.

In Luden's words, this is risk hedging and can guarantee returns.

If the price of minerals plummets, the income from mining will decrease, but the income from shorting futures will fill this part of the shortfall, and even have a surplus.

If the price of minerals is guaranteed, the profit of mining will skyrocket accordingly, and the loss of shorting futures is not worth mentioning.

This matter was handled by Luden himself, and only a few accountants could help him.

Two months have passed in a blink of an eye, and Luden has been in the fog for a while.

On this day, Miss Miller had just finished teaching and was sitting in the dining room on the first floor, chatting with Luden.

"Dean, these children are very good, not as naughty as the rumors say."

Miller once promised Luden that she would teach etiquette and literature to the orphans in the orphanage. She also enjoyed this job very much.

Of course, as a reward, Luden will assist Miller in writing her new book, a novel about a detective.

Luden picked up his coffee, took a sip, and changed the subject.

"Let's talk about your new book, how is it going?"

"Very well, Dean."

Miss Miller took out the first draft and put it on the table,
"I'm hesitant about a few things. You know, this detective was shaped according to your performance in the Ripper case. I really like this kind of reasoning ability to deduce the truth through details. Excuse me, what do you think of this book? How should the protagonist of the book be named?"

Miller respected Luden very much, and the other party allowed her to create such a creation. In return, the matter of naming should be decided by Luden, at least listen to Luden's opinion.

"I'm a copyright guy, as you can see."

Lu Deng flipped through the first draft and made a suggestion,
"It's called Conan Doug, how about it?"

Detective Conan, this is reasonable and respects copyright!

Miller nodded slightly,

"Conan Doug. Nice name."

Luden struck while the iron was hot, and spoke again,
"I remember you plan to change your pen name?"

"Yes, Dean."

"What about Sherlock Holmes?"

"Would you like to give me a pseudonym? Thank you so much, I love this name"

"You're welcome."

A man with the pseudonym 'Sherlock Holmes' created the 'Conan Doug' classic detective image
Luden knows how to respect copyright!
After satisfying his bad taste, Luden didn't say much, just sat there and read the newspaper.

As a copywriter of the older generation, Lu Deng certainly planned to copy something to make up for his poor financial situation.

In the process of communicating with Luden, Miller was also shocked by Luden's unconstrained creativity. It seems that he can point out the core points of any subject matter.

Miller was very happy to draw Mr. Luden into the literary world of Wudu, she asked tentatively,
"By the way, Dean, I have a pen pal club. Everyone is a well-known writer in Wudu. We meet once a month. Are you interested?"

Luden readily agreed,

"Extremely happy, when is the next party, and what preparations do you need to make?"

Miller said quickly,

"There is no need to make any preparations. This Wednesday morning, you go to the second floor of the Wudu Library. There is a room reserved for us."

The two chatted for a while, Mi Le got up to say goodbye, and got into the carriage to go home.

"What a lady."

The teacher Ren stood in front of the door, looked at the carriage and said with emotion,
"Dean, are you really not moved at all?"

Luden was reading the newspaper, without looking up, he said,

"Mr. Ren, please pay attention to your identity. As a teacher, how can you say such a thing? Besides, I came to Wudu with my wife!"

Lu Deng did not forget that he once promised the Queen.

Although he didn't know where the other party was hiding, Luden knew very well that the Queen would pay attention to his every move.

A gentleman like Lu Deng is certainly not afraid of the Queen's supervision!

"Let's get down to business, Dean."

Ren walked to the table, put away his joking expression,
"Little Belle's Bar Mitzvah is coming up soon. She wants to be an actress. Sister Fishy and I are thinking about buying some fabric and sewing a ballet suit for her, if there is time."

"No, just buy it."

Luden's style of doing things has always been like this. If things can be solved with money, they can be solved directly with money.

The added value of the handicraft industry is generally 0.
Getting along with each other these days, Ren is also very aware of Luden's behavior style, so he didn't say much, and asked instead,
"Bailey heard that the Wudu Grand Theater is recruiting actors, and wanted to give it a try. Sister Fishy thought it was not a good idea."

Luden put down the newspaper, looked at Ren, and asked,
"What do you think?"

"Dean, the career of an actor is not an easy way to go. If Little Belle is unwilling to change her mind, I think you can go to the Wudu Grand Theater to try."

Ren said helplessly,

"The Grand Theater of the Fog City is better than the dancing girls in the underground tavern and the waitresses in the circus"

Although it is a large dye vat, it is divided into three, six, and nine grades.

It would be great if you can go to Wudu Grand Theater.

"Okay, tell Little Belle to write a resume by herself, and we will take her to sign up tomorrow. I think it shouldn't be difficult for a child like her to get a role."

Luden picked up the newspaper again and ended the topic.

A few days later, it was time for the interview.

Luden and Sister Fish set off with Belle, while Ryan stayed in the orphanage and took care of the children.

Little Belle was a little nervous, but Sister Fisher kept comforting her.

"I prayed to the Father for you all day."

If Little Belle is successfully selected, it means that the Holy Father appeared and helped Little Belle.

If Little Belle fails, it is also the manifestation of the Holy Father, keeping Little Belle away from the abyss of desire and not going astray.

Luden is much more relaxed,

"Don't worry, everything is arranged by the saint."

Belle, who was a little nervous, walked into the interview room after hearing her name.

Ten minutes later, the little girl fled out of the room and ran into Sister Feci's arms, crying uncontrollably.

Looking at the girl who was in pain, Luden squatted down and asked softly,
"Little Belle, tell the dean why you are crying?"

"Dean. Mr. Dean"

Belle sobbed and said intermittently,
"I just went in to interview them where they were interviewing and put a red sofa"

Hearing the word 'red sofa', Luden's face darkened.

In the Fog City Grand Theater, there are some unwritten unspoken rules. Even though Lu Deng has not been in the fog for a long time, he has heard of it a little bit, and the lace tabloids occasionally describe it in an exaggerated tone.

For example, during the interview, the director and screenwriter will put a red sofa in the cabin.

If an actor sits on a red sofa, it means that she is willing to accept unspoken rules, unspoken rules in various senses, from the most basic transaction, to becoming a mistress of a certain character
Just give him/her the position.

Lu Deng didn't expect that even though Brando's godfather had called him in advance, the director of this theater was so bold that he dared to put a red sofa during the interview!
Luden comforted the other party,
"It's not worth your tears, Belle, you made the right choice."

"No, Mr. Dean, I mean... woo-woo"

Belle cried again, she didn't know how to describe her mood.

After crying for a while, Belle finally had the strength to finish the topic just now,

"Mr. Dean, I mean... I was about to sit on the red sofa, but they moved the red sofa away!"

Belle cried, not because she saw the red sofa and was frightened by the unspoken rules.

She was crying, because she was crying that she didn't even have the right to be ruled by unspoken rules!

Sister Fisher, Luden:
Luden was still squatting, looking at the thin girls in front of him. There was no pity, no sympathy, no disgust, no emotion in his eyes, just like looking at a stranger.

Luden is very indifferent. He has never had the feeling of saving people, and he respects the fate of others very much.

He will help little Belle realize her wish, which is already the last love.

This is what he, the director of the orphanage, should do. It has nothing to do with a perfect ending, it's simply a blessing.

As for the way to go in the future and how to choose, that is Little Belle's own business.

Luden touched Little Belle's head and said softly,
"You're going to get the part, little Belle, as a rite of passage."

as for after that
Welcome to the world of adults.

(End of this chapter)