第十一章：意外的相遇
Chapter 11：An Unexpected Meeting
秋天来临，洛伍德学校的学生们迎来了新的学期。
Autumn came, and the students of Lowood School began a new term.
我们依然过着严格的日常生活，每天都充满挑战。
We continued our strict daily routines, and every day was filled with challenges.
我开始更加努力地学习，力求做到最好。
I started studying even harder, aiming to do my best.
有一天，我接到了校长的命令，要我去见一位贵客。
One day, I received an order from the headmaster to meet a distinguished visitor.
我不知道是什么事情，但还是按时去见了他。
I didn't know what it was about, but I went to meet him on time.
当我走进房间时，我看到了一个面容熟悉的人。
When I walked into the room, I saw someone I recognized.
那个人是我远亲——约翰·里德先生。
It was my distant relative – Mr. John Reed.
他看起来很高兴，似乎也很期待见到我。
He looked very pleased, and seemed eager to see me.
我惊讶于他的突然到来，心中却充满了喜悦。
I was surprised by his sudden arrival, but my heart was filled with joy.
约翰·里德告诉我，他正在为我安排一项重要的事情。
Mr. John Reed told me that he was arranging something important for me.
他说他会帮我争取一个新的机会。
He said he would help me secure a new opportunity.
我感到十分感激，虽然有些疑惑。
I felt very grateful, though I was somewhat puzzled.
接下来的几天，我和约翰·里德有了更多的交流。
In the following days, I had more conversations with Mr. John Reed.
他向我介绍了他的家庭和他的事业。
He introduced me to his family and his business.
他的生活与我在洛伍德的简朴生活形成了鲜明对比。
His life stood in sharp contrast to my simple life at Lowood.
虽然我们有很多不同，但我还是很高兴能与他相见。
Although we were very different, I was still glad to meet him.
他的到来让我感到温暖，像是久违的亲情重现。
His visit made me feel warm, like the return of long-lost family affection.
我开始期待他为我安排的新机会。
I began to look forward to the new opportunity he was arranging for me.
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