British writer

Are you going back to China?

Gu Hongming sighed silently,

"No, I don't want to go back for the time being. I'm going to Edinburgh first, and then I'm going to look around Europe."

Lu Shi worried: "Is Mr. Gu's asking for money enough?"

Gu Hongming said: "Why don't you say that you, a younger generation, don't know how powerful the old man is. When I was in Leipzig, how many ghosts were proud of receiving the translation of "The Analects" as a gift from me. Do you think I will be short of money?"

As he said, Gu Hongming patted Lu Shi's shoulder,

"You, you will surely become famous in England in the future. If there is anything you can use me for, just bring it up, and I will do my best."

Lu Shi looked at Gu Hongming in surprise,

"Mr. Gu, are you planning to go back?"

Gu Hongming smiled,

"Let's go~"

The same two words, but without the desolation just now, it is more open-minded.

Although Lu Shi is not a history major, he has watched TV series such as "Towards the Republic" and "Awakening Age" and has a deep memory, so he knows that Gu Hongming has always held positions in the Qing court and the Beiyang government.

But looking at it now, Gu Hongming actually has the thought of retreating bravely.

Lu Shi felt a little uncertain,

He did trigger the butterfly effect,

For example, the early release of "The Hound of Baskervilles", and the early opening of the Sherlock Holmes Museum,

But these effects are only in the UK.

However, Gu Hongming's identity is different. As a well-known scholar in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, if he really changed his course of action, would it have an unforeseen impact on Chinese history?

Lu Shi said, "Mr. Gu..."

Before the words fell, Gu Hongming interrupted: "Mr. Lu, you are a person who is determined to stay in London, so don't try to persuade me anymore?"

Lu Shi really had no position to persuade others, slightly embarrassed,

It took him a long time to say a word: "Mr. Gu, you have to think about your concubines. Did you really leave them behind?"

The corner of Gu Hongming's mouth twitched, pretending he didn't hear it,

It looked like he had made up his mind.

Now that the matter was over, Lu Shi didn't think about it anymore, he got up and helped Gu Hongming pack his luggage, and Natsume Soseki also came up to help.

The three of them tidied up quickly, and then headed to the train station together.

The preferred mode of transport from London to Edinburgh is by train,

In 1900, Britain already had a relatively good railway network covering the whole country. There was a train service between London and Edinburgh every day. There was no need to book in advance, and there was still time to buy a ticket at the train station.

Gu Hongming bought the ticket and said goodbye to Lu Shi,

"Lu Shi, I ask you to call your name directly, you don't mind."

Of course Lu Shi doesn't mind,

He was not used to being called "Mr. Lu".

Gu Hongming said again: "I originally wanted to help you get a name, but after thinking about it, I'd better forget it. First, you can't use it in England; second, you probably don't like those pedantic and outdated things. When you want to Maybe you will need it when you return home.”

Lu Shi nodded,

"Thank you sir for your kindness."

Gu Hongming smiled,

"You study hard in England, don't slack off."

After saying these words of effort, Gu Hongming didn't stay any longer, and walked straight to the waiting hall, his figure quickly disappeared into the crowd.

Lu Shi breathed a sigh of relief,

Finally, this old man was sent away.

He nodded to Natsume Soseki who was on the side, ready to leave.

At this moment, two Englishmen hurried over while chatting.

When passing by Lu Shi, one of them stopped suddenly, turned his head in surprise, and his eyes fell on Lu Shi.

The man hesitated for a moment and said, "Excuse me...is this Mr. Lu?"

Lu Shi followed the prestige and found that the person who spoke was somewhat familiar, but he couldn't remember who it was for a while.

The man held out his hand,

"My name is George Shaw, a playwright."

George Bernard Shaw!

Lu Shi immediately remembered the name that shook the world.

No wonder the person in front of me feels so familiar, so I have seen his photo,

It's just that most of the photos circulated in modern times were taken in Bernard Shaw's later years, and Bernard Shaw in 1900 was in his prime, so only some features can be seen from his facial features.

Bernard Shaw also introduced the people who were traveling with him,

"Mr. Lu, this is the Earl of Kimberley, Mr. John Wodehouse."

Wodehouse curious,

"Xiao, this is the legendary Lu?"

George Bernard Shaw smiled and said, "That's right, he is the legendary Lu, whose real name is Lu Shi. I just saw his photo in the "Manchester Guardian", so I'm not sure. I didn't expect that it was really me when I asked just now. .”

Wodehouse nodded, looking at Lu Shi with more scrutiny.

After a while, he smiled and said to Bernard Shaw, "Sure enough, he is a young talent. Xiao, no wonder you are willing to let go of your mouth for him."

Lu Shi was a little dazed.

"Excuse me, both of you..."

Bernard Shaw waved his hand, ready to say something,

As a result, Wodehouse said directly and honestly: "Mr. Lu, Xiao is not only a playwright, but also the supervisor of the London School of Economics and Political Science. He wants to invite you to be a guest speaker and tell the students about your article."

Lu Shi was even more confused.

"But I'm an international student."

Bernard Shaw was overjoyed when he heard that, and said, "Don't you Chinese often say... um... There is a front and a back when you learn knowledge..."

Natsume Soseki corrected in a low voice: "There is a sequence in hearing the Tao, and there is a specialization in the arts. This is a famous sentence in "Teacher's Talk". Specialize, that's all.'"

Bernard Shaw couldn't help nodding repeatedly,

"Yes, yes, this is it."

Lu Shi looked helpless,

It is indeed at the stage of seeking fame and fortune now, but teaching is too high-profile,

"Mr. Xiao, I'm here to study, not to teach."

Wodehouse asked: "Which college did you study at?"

"Ah this..."

Lu Shi was really caught up in the question.

Wodehouse showed an unpredictable expression, and said in a slightly playful tone: "Mr. Lu, let me tell you in advance, I am the honorary president of the University of London Union, and ordinary lies can't fool me~"

Lu Shi scolded the unreliable Qing court up and down in his heart, but there was a smile on his face,

"Of course, I didn't intend to deceive anyone."

Wodehouse nodded with satisfaction,

"I trust you."

Believe me!

Lu Shi looked helpless and asked, "Sir Wodehouse, just now you said that Mr. Xiao let go, why did you let go?"

Bernard Shaw opened his mouth to speak,

Wodehouse took the lead again and said, "Xiao, it's better to tell the truth."

Bernard Shaw couldn't help being surprised, and looked at Wodehouse strangely.

Wodehouse looked at Lu Shi,

"For your chance to be a guest, Xiao promised to write us a satirical...um...realistic script."

This is definitely an exchange of benefits.

Who, then, are the "we" that Wodehouse speaks of?

Lu Shi pondered for a moment and asked, "Sir Wodehouse, do you have a seat in the House of Lords?"

There was a hint of appreciation in Wodehouse's eyes,

"Smart! No wonder even Winston has a very high opinion of you. It seems that his ideas are not delusional."

Lu Shi suddenly felt a lot of pressure,

first the queen,

Now it's Churchill again,

I have only been through it for more than a month, why have I been targeted by so many big men,

Is it the benefit of the traversers?