Struggle in Russia

【Struggle in Tsarist Russia】 【】

Of course, Victoria couldn't refuse the conditions offered by Li Xiao, because she really needed the money for emergency relief.

For her, 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 a teenager, Victoria wouldn't be a little embarrassed about this job. She would train Li Xiao to be 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 Li Xiao gave was very high, which made her feel like she was accepting charity or selling herself out.

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 slightly smaller.

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!

But the special thing about Victoria is that other people are just desperate to save face and just 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 was different. When she returned home, she didn't 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 one, she would not agree to Li Xiao's invitation. She would go to work at Li Xiao's place only when there was really no other way.

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. In this case, she notified Li Xiao that she agreed to go to work.

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# To be honest, Li Xiao had almost forgotten about this incident when he got the news. Ever since he found out that this was Alexey and others trying a different way to help him get a blind date, he had been somewhat resistant. The reason why he offered Victoria this job was entirely because he had already invited her over. It would be unreasonable not to give an explanation.

It can be said that I gritted my teeth and agreed completely because of Alexei's face. 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 another disaster, she belatedly agreed.

This made him feel a little bit pained, and made him feel as if his happiness was in vain. But now that they are here, he can't rush out, so he can only 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 for you to master various dance skills as quickly as possible. work, when practicing this

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How can it be possible? You can't make excuses not to go to the dance, or act rude and 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 shining 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 with a good background, character and appearance, Old Igor said naturally that he would not let go. If possible, he would immediately hope 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 Ducal Palace... ?

That's great, how can we let people only go to work every once in a while?

Li Xiao argued hard: "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 of your 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 a week, let alone five days in a row. What problem. Where is the need for compensation?

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 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 was 500 rubles, which meant 125 rubles per week, but if she worked four more days a week, it would be 200 rubles in compensation. This compensation is higher than the salary. Even if she only works six days a week, a week's salary plus compensation is 275 rubles. This salary is simply ridiculously high, okay!

Even... ... ?

What shocked her was that old Igor still had an expression that said he could not refuse, as if she would not give face to their family if she dared to refuse. This surprised and strange her, and she couldn't figure out what was going on with this family.

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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!"_\u0026 ?