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Chapter 217 Stanford

() Found the way home!

Chen Fang and a few people entered the yard through intelligent access control. The entire yard covers an area of ​​about 1,400 square meters, with a garden, a lawn, and a swimming pool of 50 or 60 square meters. Although no one lives in it for more than a year, the trees and flowers in the yard have been neat and orderly, and the lawn is very flat. It can be seen that it has just been trimmed, and even the water in the swimming pool is clear and there is no impurity.

Chen Fang said gratefully: "Auntie Selena, please help me take care of the house this year, thank you."

"You're welcome, it's not a big deal. I'm bored when I'm idle at home. I'll help you sort out the yard and pass the time." Serena said casually.

The main body of the villa is a European-style three-story villa with a construction area of ​​nearly 500 square meters. Two round Roman columns stand on the four or five steps in front of a brown wooden door. Through the fingerprint recognition system, Shenfang opens the door and brings several people into it.

Entering the door is a large living room with an area of ​​more than 100 square meters. A huge crystal ceiling light is hung in the center of the living room. The walls around the living room are full of colorful oil paintings, adding a lot of artistic atmosphere. There is a fireplace facing the main door, with a high and straight chimney directly leading to the roof, and a European-style spiral staircase next to the fireplace leading to the second floor. Standing on the circular corridor on the second floor, you can see the entire living room clearly.

Chen Fang said to Qin Mohan who was watching the oil painting: "Most of them are copied here, bought to pretend." Then he was sincerely grateful to Serena: "Auntie Serena, thank you again. Your careful care has not made this house covered with dust."

A few days ago, Serena received a call from Chen Fang to come to San Francisco and found someone to do cleaning. It turned out that Chen Fang's furniture covered with white curtains had been removed, and the dark brown furniture was wiped freshly, just like I just bought it.

Seeing that the house had been handed over to Chen Fang, Serena offered to say goodbye and invited them to visit their home in the evening. Chen Fang and Qin Mohan agreed happily and sent her to the gate.

"Sit down, I'll make a cup of coffee first." Chen Fang greeted.

Cheng Yue and the others took down the items in the car, including food, wine, and a few cans of Mantening coffee beans that they liked. Although they are not the best, they can also satisfy their cravings.

It took a long time since I started fire. Chen Fang simply treated the ingredients he bought, fryed steak, cooked pasta, and made a Western-style lunch, which could add a little bit of fireworks to this house that had been deserted for more than a year.

After lunch, Chen Fang talked with Cheng Yue and Qian Bin about work arrangements.

"Master Cheng, Mo Mo and I will live here during this period. When Mo Mo needs work, I will send her over. Qian Bin. I have a job that needs to be arranged for him. You can arrange your own job. What do you think?"

"Mr. Chen, don't worry, we won't disturb your life. We have a small apartment here, and Qian Bin and I can live there. That was arranged by the chairman before, and the security of your house is connected there."

"Well, okay. You give them the hotel vehicle back and drive it from me. If Liang Hui and the crew need a vehicle, you can drive it again."

Chen Fang took them to the garage. Six cars were parked in nearly 200 square meters of space, including two generals, a sports car, two SUVs, and a tall Ford pickup. Cheng Yue thought about it and chose a Lincoln Navigator. The car was powerful and capable of loading things and was durable.

After seeing off Cheng Yue and the others, Chen Fang took Qin Mohan up and down to visit the house. In addition to the living room, kitchen and dining room, there is also a servant room, a storage room and a reception study. Through the circular staircase, the U-shaped corridor is located on the east and west sides, and there are independent bathrooms. Three connected rooms facing south are the master room; the master bedroom is in the middle, about 70 to 80 square meters, and the bathroom and bathroom are also 30 square meters. On the left and right sides of the master bedroom are cloakrooms and gyms. Through the large floor-to-ceiling windows of the master bedroom, you can see the beautiful scenery around you when you come to the balcony.

"So beautiful." Qin Mohan stood on the balcony on the second floor, leaning against Shen Fang's arms, and couldn't help but exclaim.

The sunny house is located in the middle of a red maple forest. The warm marine climate of San Francisco has not completely fallen, and the remaining leaves are still fiery red. The red maple, green space, and white wooden fences are plain and exquisite, appearing natural, relaxed, casual, and simple. It is combined with the water-friendly platform, swimming pool, and corridor of the courtyard to present a lifestyle with a rural American lifestyle.

"Then is Stanford University." Qin Mohan looked in the direction Chen Fang pointed, and there was a yellow wall and red roof building complex on the hillside covered with red leaves. It was the famous Stanford University: "There is still time left now, how about we go to the school?"

"Okay, I have always heard of this magical university in China. But can we get in?" Qin Mohan was eager to try Chen Fang's proposal.

The Shenfang residence is very close to Stanford University, just one block away. The two did not choose to drive, but walked to the site. Not long after walking along the two rows of Palm Avenue, I saw two gatehouses about three meters high, without a gate or a security guard. It was just a symbolic door that prompted you to enter Stanford University in front. Stanford University is an open campus and has no access control. As long as it is not loud and noise, you can walk freely on the campus.

The two entered from the large garden and crossed the main road that ran across the east and west. A row of symmetrical and majestic teaching buildings appeared in front of them. This Spanish-style building with yellow walls and red tiles is the overall feature of the Stanford building complex. Its ruggedness and classical beauty demonstrated its profound cultural charm and academic atmosphere everywhere.

Passing a small garden surrounded by a corridor at the school, the southeast corner of the garden is Rodin's sculpture group, which is also a precious collection of the Stanford Museum of Art. The six bronze statues are barefoot, with their heads down, and with shackles. Some hold keys in their hands, looking tragic.

Looking at Qin Mohan's somewhat puzzled expression, Chen Fang explained: "This is a picture of "Calaisians" created by the famous sculptor Rodin. During the Hundred Years of War in Britain and France, the British army occupied the city of Calais in France. The British king asked them to take the initiative to give six people to accept the execution, otherwise they would kill all the Calais people. In the end, these six people took the initiative to stand up and die for the sake of the entire city."

Qin Mohan exclaimed: "Wow, these people are so great."

"Yes, after hearing this story, Rodin created this group of statues. This is also a tourist attraction at Stanford University."

"Please take a few photos for me, I want to post this story to the scarf." Qin Mohan, who has been obsessed with scarf recently, often posts some selfies to his scarf. His beautiful face and positive attitude towards fans have attracted countless fans, and the number of fans has exceeded the millions.

Chen Fang took Qin Mohan to visit this top-notch academic institution in the world civilization point. On the way, he often encountered many young people in a hurry and rushed to different classrooms with books in their arms.

In a corner of the campus, Qin Mohan saw the statue of the Stanford and his son, the founder of the university. The son stood in the center, holding up his hands, and the couple stared at him lovingly.

Qin Mohan looked at the statue and said excitedly: "I have seen this story, which is about two rural couples who found Harvard University and proposed to donate a building for Harvard, but they wanted to set up a statue for his son at Harvard University. The president of Harvard University said arrogantly that it would cost one million to donate a building, and then sent the old couple away in a few sentences. The old couple nagged while walking, only one million, only one million. They had 100 million to donate, so they simply donated the university themselves, which is today's Stanford University."

Seeing Qin Mohan talking about this story incessantly, Chen Fang did not interrupt her. He had known the real version of this story for many years in Silicon Valley. Old Stanford was a famous railway tycoon in California. He had been the governor of California. He belonged to the real elite class and was not a country bumpkin at all. Secondly, the Stanford and his wife donated a total of 11 million dollars in property to this university, not 100 million dollars, but in 1885, the purchasing power of one million dollars was far greater than that of 100 million dollars.

Chen Fang listened to Qin Mohan telling this story with a smile, and made echoes from time to time, playing the role of a listener very well.

Qin Mohan is very satisfied with her boyfriend's attitude. Her excellent lines make her tell the story in a tactful and moving way.

At this time, a disgusting voice came from behind and broke the ambiguous mood: "This beauty, the story you told was wrong. We Stanfords never regard this rumor as the history of the school."
Chapter completed!
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