"In order to eliminate the shadow in my heart, I chose to come to Backlund. Soon after, I learned that Viscount Barton's temperament had changed drastically due to the trauma of the war.
When I came to visit you, I found that His Excellency the Viscount had not changed much. It was just because he rarely interacted with outsiders and was slandered by outsiders.
The Viscount once saved me, so I was willing to handle these trivial matters for him. So I attended the butler training school, and the Viscount accepted me and made me his butler."
In Loen, there is a special training school for butlers. Those who participate in the training must undergo many courses, etiquette, wine knowledge, shooting, dancing, etc. Of course, not everyone can become a butler after training, most of them are
Start as chamber boy, valet, silver butler and even wine butler.
Rawls smiled and praised:
"That's it. You are truly a respectable person."
Mr. August lowered his head slightly and said in a deep voice:
"No, I'm just doing my best."
"I admire you very much, Mr. August, but after all, I want to recruit a housekeeper who can help me. I wonder what you can do to help me, Mr. August?"
Mr. August straightened his body slightly and asked in a deep voice:
"Please tell me."
"Okay, I want to develop into politics. I wonder if Mr. August has any good suggestions?"
"Is it in Backlund?" Seeing Rawls nodding, Mr. August frowned and said, "It will be very difficult if you choose Backlund."
"Yes." Rawls spread his hands, "But this is something you have to consider."
August thought for a moment and then said:
"I suggest you start with your career."
"Are you going to be a judge?"
Rawls was a little disappointed. He was hoping that the butler who could "persuade" Viscount Barton out of the trauma of the war and help him build a network of contacts would have some good ideas.
"No, you have to wait at least until you are thirty years old to become a judge."
August understood Rawls's idea very well and wanted to enter the political arena quickly. Otherwise, with Rawls's current performance, he would naturally be able to enter the political arena smoothly after waiting a few years.
When asking for advice from one of his butlers, it was not because he really considered his advice, but more because he wanted to use his connections to better enter the political arena.
Butlers have always been linked to politics. If a large aristocratic family with a butler is compared to a country, then the butler is the prime minister of the country. They can help the owner deal with almost everything.
As for a housekeeper who comes from a noble family, in his past professional experience, he must know a large number of upper-class people, many professional housekeepers and countless servants, covering three levels: upper, middle and lower.
Effectively affects a gentleman's reputation, which is a necessary reference for entering higher-level social circles.
"Oh? What do you mean?"
"You are a very famous barrister in Backlund, and Adrian Law Firm is also a top law firm. For the cases handled by you and your firm, the parties you come into contact with are all resources you can have."
"Your suggestion is indeed good, is there anything else?"
He was very satisfied with Mr. August's suggestion, but it was not what he wanted.
August smiled bitterly in his heart. It seemed that Mr. Adrian had to use his personal connections to help him.
"You can do charity."
"Which aspect?"
There are many aspects to charity activities. With Adrian's funds, if he wants to make achievements in charity, he must choose one that will get twice the result with half the effort.
"What do you think about pensions for retired soldiers?"
"There is no problem. They have made sacrifices for our country and will naturally receive the treatment they deserve."
Rawls stood up and stretched out his hand:
"Get acquainted with your employer, Rolls Adrian."
August immediately stood up, saluted, and said in a deep voice:
"How can I help you?"
Rawls waved his hand and said to Fitch:
"Fitch, please take the bottle of Ormere wine to Mr. Norman in the third parlor and convey my apology and thanks."
After seeing Fitch take away the bottle of Ormere wine, Rawls sat back down again.
Mr. August stood in front of Rawls and did not sit down again. Although he had not yet joined the job, he had already begun to demand himself as Rawls's butler. It was impossible for a butler to sit down in front of his employer.
"Snapped"
Rawls snapped his fingers and said with a smile:
"My villa has nine bedrooms, one large, two small and three living rooms, a dining room, two kitchens on the ground floor, a baking room, about seven or eight servant rooms, and outside the villa there are stables, a garden, and a
tennis court.
"But now I have no one but you and Fitch, the temporary coachman."
August lowered his head and asked:
"What do you need me to do?"
"I need you to hire all the servants needed for this villa as soon as possible. You decide how many servants you need to hire."
"OK."
"Remember, be quick. I'm going to hold two banquets at the beginning of next month, and I need you to prepare as soon as possible."
August's expression suddenly became serious, and Rawls' words could not help but make him less serious.
In spring and autumn, the owner of a mansion usually invites distinguished guests to gatherings, which is the biggest test for the housekeeper. The house must be tidy, the silverware and tableware must be clean, the garden must be beautiful, and the dishes must not only be precious and exquisite, but also cater for special diets
Extra cutlery is provided for accustomed guests.
Even the position of each set of tableware, the length of the candle, the fold of the napkin, the number of flowers, and the brightness of the light must be strictly checked one by one.
"Sir, do you have a specific time and a list of people?"
"The first one will be on the 5th, and the second one will be on the 8th. The first party will be attended by lawyers from my law firm, and the second party will be my neighbors and some of my father's friends."
August breathed a sigh of relief. Today is April 28th, so the time is still tight. It's just that the time between the two banquets is tight, but with the experience of the first banquet, it should be able to shorten some time.
"I will give you the specific list tomorrow morning, and I will leave everything to you."
Rawls knew that this was somewhat urgent, but he had no choice as others did not give him time.
"it is my responsibility."
August bowed his head and saluted.
"As for the contract between you and the servants you hired, you can go to my law firm and find a solicitor to draw it up."
"OK."
…
After watching August leave, Rawls leaned on the sofa and rubbed his temples.