Chapter 267 The show begins (7.6K)
"You update 30,000 times a day?"
Xu Yun was subconsciously stunned when he saw someone talking about his advantages as soon as he entered the room.
When he came to his senses again.
A young man was already standing in front of him.
This person is about 1.9 meters tall, but his body is a bit thin, his cheekbones are slightly protruding, and his two eyes are extremely bright.
From the looks of it.
Xu Yun unconsciously thought of a later football player named Crouch, nicknamed "Gao Lao".
Then he didn't wait for him to speak.
The thin bamboo pole grabbed his hand and shook it, while chattering:
"Classmate Luo Feng, I finally meet you in person!"
"If it weren't for you, my family would probably have suffered criticism for a long time. On behalf of my family, I would like to thank you!"
"It's a pity that I was a little late a few days ago and asked Thomson to hand in the proposal first"
Looking at the young man in front of him who was chattering, as if he wanted to commit himself to him.
Xu Yun could only laugh dryly while restraining his more violent movements.
It is not difficult to see this from what the young man said.
He should be the mysterious person who submitted the invitation for an interview later than Lao Tang but earlier than Aveline.
But the problem is
Xu Yun didn't even know who the other person was, let alone helping this person's family.
The two of them had never met before today!
But on the other hand.
My oriental face is highly recognizable in Cambridge University or the whole of the UK. In addition, the other party shouted my nickname, so it can be judged that the target this person is looking for must be me.
Could it be that he was possessed by Meng De one day and did some good deeds in his sleep?
This is impossible
A good thing would be better if it were Tsumugi Akari.
Think of this.
Xu Yun couldn't help but look at Thomson beside him, and started blinking frantically.
Thomson smiled slightly when he saw this, gently moved his chin towards the thin bamboo pole, and explained:
"Luo Feng, let me introduce to you. This is Daniel Bradley, a second-year graduate student at Trinity College."
"Daniel Bradley?"
The name was repeated.
Xu Yun's pupils shrank slightly, and his eyes fell on the thin bamboo pole in front of him again:
"Could it be"
Thomson nodded heavily, confirming his guess:
"Yes, he is the great-grandson of Bradley."
After receiving Lao Tang's reply, Xu Yun suddenly realized.
No wonder this man is so friendly to him.
No wonder this man opened his mouth and said that he wanted to thank himself for his family.
Because he is the great-grandson of Bradley. (Bradley was mentioned in Chapter 252. The mystery is now revealed. In fact, it was already hinted at the time. How could the difficulty of a large reward be so simple?)
Speaking of the name Bradley, many people may think of Omar Nelson Bradley.
That is, the last five-star general in history across the sea.
But if you add the word ‘speed of light’ to the name and search again.
You will find that another man named Bradley once left some mark on history.
This person's full name is James Bradley, and most articles will refer to him as J. Bradley.
James Bradley was an English astronomer who was born in 1693 and died in 1762.
The reason why this man has a place in history is mainly because he discovered a phenomenon in 1728:
When he observed stars on Earth, he discovered that the apparent positions of stars were constantly changing.
In one year all the stars appear to orbit an ellipse with equal semi-major axes at the zenith.
He believed that this phenomenon occurred because it took a certain amount of time for the light from the star to reach the earth, and during this time, the earth had changed its position due to its revolution.
Finally, he used this 'light aberration method' to measure another value of the speed of light:
299930 kilometers/second.
This value is very different from the 210,000 kilometers per second measured by Mavericks and Huygens, and does not conform to the inherent knowledge at the time.
At the same time, James Bradley's method also had some loopholes that could not be solved at the time, so his calculation results were never accepted by the academic community, and were even ridiculed as a villain who did not know the heights of the world.
James Bradley must have been dissatisfied with this, so he appealed in 1731.
in the original history.
James Bradley suffered a large-scale ‘internet explosion’ because of his appeal in 1731:
Throwing stones at the glass of a house was a common practice. Bradley himself was fired from the British Observatory, and his brother, who worked at Barclays Bank, also lost his job.
1743.
His son, Hart Bradley, applied to Oxford University. Although his score was sufficient, he was rejected because he failed the political examination.
This was originally the case in history, let alone the timeline in which Mavericks could become a god.
In the past hundred years or so, Bradley has encountered a more severe reality attack than before.
Now more than 120 years have passed, although many restrictions have gradually been lifted - for example, Daniel Bradley, a junior, not only entered Cambridge University, but also became a member of the Apostolic Society.
But all kinds of tangible and intangible criticisms still exist today.
However, just when Daniel Bradley thought everything would continue like this, an accident happened:
Not long ago
Xu Yun's experiment re-measured the speed of light, and the value was infinitely close to the calculation results of his ancestors!
This was not only recognized by Faraday and many other big names, but was also submitted to the Royal Society in the form of a written report.
It is estimated that it will be published in an official form early next month.
Unprepared
The clown hat that the Bradley family has carried for a hundred years can be taken off.
Even James Bradley's evaluation in history may change from a "fool with no self-awareness" to a "brave man who dares to throw stones at Goliath".
How could this not excite Daniel Bradley?
So early the next morning.
Daniel Bradley handed the proposal to the current president of the Apostolic Society and became the mysterious second person.
A question has now been resolved.
His eyes returned to reality.
At this moment.
Daniel Bradley seemed a little regretful that he could not help Xu Yun, so he invited Xu Yun to drink tea in his dormitory when he was free.
For example, "They all call me Brother Dan. I live alone and my dormitory is quite big." "If you want to come, I can take you to the supermarket later and buy some delicious food." and so on.
During the whole process, no one else in the room spoke.
They looked here with cold eyes, amusement, or calmly,
Occasionally, they communicate with each other with their eyes.
Daniel Bradley soon noticed the change in the atmosphere, and simply took over Lao Tang's job, grabbed Xu Yun's wrist, and led him to the sofa in a few steps.
He first led Xu Yun to an elegant young man with long brown hair and introduced:
"Classmate Luo Feng, let me introduce you."
"This is Gabriel Rossetti, the current president of the Cambridge Apostolic Society, who just graduated from the Royal College two years ago and is currently a day student at Cambridge University"
Before Daniel Bradley finished speaking, he was interrupted mercilessly by the long-haired man:
"Daniel, please call me Dante Gabriel Rossetti, thank you."
Then the long-haired man ignored the embarrassed Daniel, but turned his head and looked directly at Xu Yun.
He looked at Xu Yun with a scrutinizing gaze for half a minute, and then said calmly:
"Hello, Luo Feng stays up all night."
See this situation.
Xu Yun didn't stretch out his hand and just replied calmly:
"Good evening, President Rossetti."
Dante Gabriel Rossetti.
Almost as soon as he heard the name, Xu Yun understood who this person was.
One of the three founders of the British Pre-Raphaelites in the 19th century.
Brother of poet Christina Rossetti and painter William Michael Rossetti.
A very important figure in the art world of the 19th century.
Dante Gabriel Rossetti graduated from the Royal College, but briefly studied for a master's degree at Cambridge between 1850 and 1851, and can barely be regarded as an alumnus of Cambridge.
However, despite Rossetti's high fame, achievements and status.
But let's be honest.
Xu Yun didn't like this person.
First of all, he often adds a lot of erotic content to his works, often depicting female characters as prostitutes.
In addition, Rossetti’s private life was also very messy:
He first flirted with Jeanne Pouldini and Elisabeth Siddal, and later developed the housekeeper Fanny Cornforth as his new love interest, depicting her as a sensual woman in his paintings. symbol.
Then he married his friend William Morris and made his wife Jane Morris his other mistress.
Many people in later generations attributed Rossetti's actions to the artist's personality, describing him as an indulgent and open-minded prodigal, and then simply said, "Aren't all artists like this?"
Tell the truth.
Xu Yun feels a little sick every time he sees these comments:
I don’t know if those people who say Rossetti has a true temperament can still be so open-minded after their brothers gave him to the Minotaur in life.
Being affectionate falls into the category of "scum", and destroying other people's families is entirely a matter of values.
Rossetti's attitude towards him was obviously a little cold at the moment, which just took Xu Yun's mind away, and he no longer had to worry about what to do.
Then Rossetti glanced at Lao Tang, who was walking over, and an unidentifiable cold snort came from his nose.
He turned around and leaned back on the sofa, crossed his legs, and sipped the red wine lazily.
Daniel Bradley smiled awkwardly and scratched his head, casting an apologetic look at Xu Yun. The meaning was obvious:
Although he knew that he might be thrown into disrepute by Rossetti, he was the current president of the Apostolic Society after all, and it was impossible to introduce others beyond him.
Xu Yun shrugged at him knowingly, indicating that his mentality was stable.
Then Daniel led Xu Yun to another sofa, where a naive little fat man was sitting:
"Classmate Luo Feng, this is Leopold George Frederick Agar Olsen, a third-year undergraduate student at Gonville and Caius College."
Leopold George Frederic Agar Olsen?
Xu Yun had no impression of this person, but just by hearing this name that looked very interesting, he had an innate liking for this person:
"Hello, Senior Olson, I am Luo Feng from Trinity College."
The little fat man put down the fruit in his hand, took Xu Yun's hand and shook it gently:
"Classmate Luo Feng, welcome to the interview dinner of the Apostolic Society. I hope that the first member from the East will appear in the Apostolic Society."
Xu Yun nodded and was about to say a few more polite words.
A sudden sneer sounded from his right rear:
"Olson, unfortunately, your blessing may not come true tonight."
Xu Yun and Olson turned around and found that the speaker was a short, horse-faced man with an unusually long face.
This person was wearing a gray jacket, his hair was tied into a single ponytail, and he was accompanied by a boy with a nervous expression.
The appearance of the two people is vaguely similar, and they seem to have some blood relationship.
It's obvious.
This sullen boy is one of his competitors this time.
Hearing the slightly provocative words of the horse-faced man, Daniel on the side felt a little unhappy at first:
"Straight bitch, Patrick Adam, what the hell are you talking about?"
Patrick Adam curled his lips pretending to be innocent, glanced at Olson and Lao Tang aside, and raised the corners of his mouth slightly:
"Tonight's interview is for one of six choices. Daniel, do you think this Easterner will have a chance?"
"Choose one from six?"
Daniel was stunned for a moment, then frowned and asked:
"Didn't two of the seven interviewers choose? Why did it become one of six?"
Patrick Adam hummed (↓) at him and said nothing more.
Instead, he led the boy beside him to a certain corner.
See this situation.
Daniel couldn't help turning his head and looked at Lao Tang, a trace of doubt flashed in their eyes.
It seems that this round of dinner tonight.
Something happened again?
After introducing Olson.
Daniel did not take Xu Yun to visit the pier again, but took him to choose a seat with few people and sit down.
Lao Tang, together with Edward Bull Stanley whom he met in the yard, went outside to prepare the things needed for the dinner.
After taking a seat.
Xu Yun first glanced at the scene with his peripheral vision.
Stanley, Tom, Daniel, Patrick Adam, Olson, Rossetti
Including Aveline who has not yet arrived at the scene, he has already met seven members of the Apostolic Society.
And look around the house.
At this time, there were two boys with the hospital emblem on their chests and interviewers behind them, distributed in two corners.
There is no doubt about it.
They are also current members of the Apostolic Society.
But neither Daniel nor Lao Tang took him over to say hello, so the answer is obvious:
These two people are definitely not friendly forces. No, they may not even be considered neutral.
Then Xu Yun picked up a biscuit and chewed it, then glanced at Rossetti who was shaking the red wine glass, and asked Daniel in a low voice:
"Mr. Daniel, are there some conflicts between President Rossetti and Mr. Thomson?"
Daniel glanced at him, pondered for a moment, and nodded calmly:
"Yes, Mr. Thomson can't stand President Rossetti's lifestyle, and they ran for president together this year."
"Although Mr. Thomson is extremely good, President Rossetti was born in the upper class after all, so."
Daniel left half of his words, but Xu Yun fully understood what he meant.
That’s it
As Daniel said.
Although Lao Tang has outstanding personal abilities, the status of natural science is not high enough these days, and the Apostolic Society still values literary literacy more.
Rossetti was the son of the Italian scholar Gabriel Rossetti and was born into the upper class.
Nowadays, he is well-known in the art world, and there are vague signs of explosion, so it is not surprising that he successfully defeated Lao Tang and was elected president.
As for why Rossetti didn’t run for president of the Federation of Students.
First of all, the president of the Federation of Students looks at comprehensive ability. Hexagon warrior Lao Tang can obviously defeat Rossetti, who is very partial to special subjects.
The second reason is that Rossetti is a specially recruited day student and is not qualified to participate in the selection of president.
In other words.
One of the obstacles Lao Tang currently encounters in the Apostolic Society should be due to Rossetti's fear.
That's right.
one.
After all, according to the analysis of the number of people, Lao Tang has Stanley and Aveline as allies, and Daniel and Olson as neutral parties, accounting for fully half of the members.
Even if Lao Tang was suppressed by Rossetti, he would not be so squeezed that he would not even know the selection of interviews.
So.
The real resistance that caused trouble to Lao Tang probably came from the former apostles who had graduated.
Just as Xu Yun was thinking secretly, an acquaintance suddenly walked into the aisle:
Max Christian Friedrich Bruch.
Bruh walked to Olson in a familiar manner, sat down and chatted with Olson for a few words, then quickly raised his head and looked at Xu Yun.
After meeting their eyes.
He raised his wine glass towards Xu Yun in a gesture of greeting.
Xu Yun also quickly returned the same gesture to express his greeting.
After putting down the wine glass, Xu Yun gently touched his chin.
"So the recommender behind Bruch is Olsen? Olsen seems to have a German name too?"
As time progressed, the answers to some mysteries were gradually revealed to Xu Yun.
Then taking advantage of the chat, Daniel also began to introduce the other former apostles in the room to Xu Yun:
"That is Mr. Edward Fitzgerald, a well-known poet and translator, and also a senior student whom I personally admire."
"The one in front of you on the left is Imre Robin, yes, the bald one. He is now the deputy commissioner of the London Police Department."
"And there is that one, who is even more remarkable, called William Makepeace Thackeray."
Daniel briefly reviewed the characters in the room eloquently. Some of them were somewhat famous even after more than a hundred years.
For example, William Makepeace Thackeray.
That's right.
He is the author of Vanity Fair.
The novel "Vanity Fair" is recognized as a world famous work. Thackeray was as famous as Dickens in later generations and was regarded by many as a literary master of his generation.
Another example is Edward Fitzgerald, who was also a late-blooming writer:
He would not publish his famous work, Euphrates, until the next year, and would not reach the peak of his career until he published the Rubaiyat in 1859, when he was fifty.
Actually.
For those who can enter the Cambridge Apostolic Society, regardless of character issues, their ability is actually not required and cannot be denied.
Even Patrick Adam, who laughed at Xu Yun before, can become a slightly famous painter in the future.
In future generations, they would still be the upper-middle class with a net worth of tens of millions.
His son, Patrick Adam Jr., is the author of "Afternoon Light".
It can even be said that.
Unless they are members who died young, you can more or less find some traces of them in later generations.
Maybe they don’t have many traces left, but the fact that they can still be traced after 170 years is remarkable in itself.
Then more than ten minutes passed.
Lao Tang and Stanley returned to the scene, followed by Xu Yun's old acquaintance Evelyn - she was also the only girl at the scene.
In future generations, Lao Tang and others will probably be hung up and beaten by some groups for seven days without looking the same again.
Aveline and Lao Tang also sat near Xu Yun, and a group of people gathered here, quite like competing with Rossetti.
In the following time, other former members of the Apostolic Society arrived at the hut.
Among them were members of the Toasan Company.
There are also professors from a certain university.
There are also famous writers or artists.
About a quarter of an hour later, a figure appeared at the corner.
With the appearance of this figure, everyone including Lao Tang, Aveline, and Rossetti stood up at the same time, and then
Bang bang bang——(End of this chapter)