274, this child follows her mother (please order all)
After several days of train journey.
When approaching New York State, Mitsuko Yamada and Kenshin Himura said goodbye to Shiro and took the train to Connecticut. Yale University is in New Haven, Connecticut, between New York City and Boston.
Not long after we parted, we arrived in New York State after about five or six hours' drive.
Bai Gui and Bai Xiuzhu took a taxi and headed to Manhattan.
New York's Chinatown has been formed in 1980, and is roughly located on Be Street and Burke Street in the southeastern part of Lower Manhattan.
As soon as the taxi arrived in the Chinatown area, I felt a little out of place with the surrounding high-rise buildings.
When you enter, you feel like you have arrived in China, with antique Chinese-style buildings.
But occasionally there are some western-style buildings mixed in.
Here, all the shops use Chinese, and only higher-end shops have English-Chinese translations.
The busy crowds all spoke Cantonese or Min dialect, and occasionally some people spoke a few Mandarin words.
"Oh, sir, madam, I will send you here."
"As you can see, it's impossible to pass."
The taxi driver pointed at the blocked street with a somewhat exaggerated gesture.
Very strong desire to express.
"Well, we can go for a walk."
"This is the fare."
Bai Gui nodded and said.
The streets in Chinatown are roughly two-lane, but there are some vendors selling food at roadside stalls and people are coming and going. It is really not easy for a Ford car to drive in.
At this time, Chinatown was not yet a tourist attraction in later generations. It was well organized, spacious, clean and hygienic.
Nowadays...it's just a gathering place for a group of people to travel across the ocean and join a group to keep warm.
He took out the fare from his wallet and got out of the car with Bai Xiuzhu.
The Ford drove away with a roar and disappeared.
"Chinatown……"
After Bai Gui got out of the car, he saw the towering wooden archway hanging above his head, with the words "Chinatown" written on it.
He muttered softly.
"There are rickshaws in Chinatown. I haven't been here for several years and I'm not very familiar with them."
"I often live in Long Island, where the private schools are the best in New York State, but my father and my mother like to live here in Chinatown..."
Bai Xiuzhu led Bai Gui towards the depths of Chinatown.
After a while, I found a row of rickshaws parked at the intersection and the rickshaw pullers chatting.
Bai Xiuzhu gave an address.
The two of them got on a rickshaw, and not long after, they arrived at the rich area deep in Chinatown, which was clearly distinguishable from the slums in the slums next to it.
Baifu is a large European-style villa.
Knock on the door.
Soon there was a door that welcomed the two of them in.
"Miss, I haven't seen you for a long time."
"This is my uncle, I guess. He is indeed handsome, extraordinary-looking, and gentle as a gentleman."
The old housekeeper came over and immediately praised Bai Gui when she saw him.
She knows things at heart.
You have to pay attention to the method of flattery. If you just got married, you will praise your husband, and if you have children, you will praise your children. This is much better than praising the person concerned, and it is easier for people to accept.
What is important is a gentle and silent rain.
"Mother Liu, what did you say? There is still a gap between Mei and him."
Bai Xiuzhu put down her handbag on the sofa and just sat down when she heard the words and smiled.
"Mama Liu, this is the wedding package, please accept it."
"You have taken care of Xiuzhu for so many years, and you can be considered half a mother by taking care of her."
Bai Gui took out the red envelope from his arms and handed it to Liu Ma.
Although he and Bai Xiuzhu had been married for four or five months, which was quite a long time, but they had just arrived in Amei's country and Bai Xiuzhu's home, so they still needed to receive gifts. Anyway, they only had some money.
People do not blame.
Moreover, he felt comfortable listening to what Liu Ma said.
"You're welcome, uncle."
Liu Ma didn't refuse and took it.
The wedding package of the newlyweds cannot be passed on.
She put it in her hand and touched it. It was quite thick, and she immediately felt happy.
As the housekeeper of the White House, how could she not understand that this uncle's family wealth may not be as good as that of a businessman, but he is definitely a man who is not short of money, and this red envelope will definitely not be too perfunctory.
"Mother Liu, please prepare meals for my uncle and young lady. The meals will be ordered at the restaurant and delivered to the house."
On the stairs, a middle-aged man with a face resembling Bai Xiongqi, slightly old, and wearing a long robe walked down the stairs. He was holding a civilized stick and wearing a Western-style hat. He combined Chinese and Western styles and walked down the stairs.
"I met my father-in-law."
Bai Gui stood up and bowed to Mr. Bai.
Don't think that Mr. Bai is just a wealthy businessman now, but he has no means and resources. How could he let Bai Xiongqi go to Germany to study in the early years and do business in Amei and Ken for so many years. Mr. Bai abandoned his official position and went into business. He was a member of the fifth generation of the former Qing Dynasty.
Pinguan, a Jinshi, later felt that the Xunqing Dynasty had sunk and would be lost sooner or later, so he found a way out early. With the help of his connections in the Qing Dynasty, he went to Ameiken to do business and opened factories in various places. Although he was not a famous big businessman, he
The family wealth is also extremely rich.
"Meihe, there's no need to be polite. I've heard your name more or less from my old friends."
"I'm very happy now that you can come to my sister-in-law to study in Kenya..."
"If you need anything, just ask and don't be polite to me."
Mr. Bai smiled.
The more he looked at Bai Gui, the more he appreciated him.
First, he was born in the imperial examination, and he was on the right track. The two had a topic. Second, Bai Gui was born in the imperial examination, but he had studied abroad and had advanced ideas. He was not a pedantic master. Third, Bai Gui's surname was also Bai.
Even if he has children in the future, he will treat his grandson as if he is his own grandson...
Although there was a saying in ancient times that people with the same surname would not marry, for example, "Zuo Zhuan·The Twenty-Third Year of Duke Xi" said: "Men and women with the same surname will have different births." In the Tang law, it was stipulated that those who married with the same surname could only marry for two years, but by the Ming and Qing Dynasties,
This era is very different from the ancient times. In ancient times, people with the same surname were often from the same clan, but later people with the same surname were not from the same clan. Therefore, at the end of the Qing Dynasty, this criminal law was deleted.
It is recorded in the "Collection of Qing Laws and Regulations" that the regulations prohibiting marriage with the same surname were revised to: "Those with the same surname should be of the same clan. If they are not of the same clan..., there is no need to stick to the text."
What's more, biology at this time was already very advanced, and enlightened gentry would not stick to this point.
In addition, the ancestor of Bailu Village was not named Bai, but Hu.
"My father-in-law, you're welcome."
"I once wrote to you to ask you to pay attention to the recent changes in the current situation, but I don't know..."
Bai Gui smiled and talked about another thing.
When the occupation broke out, since he had the knowledge of future generations, he did not hesitate to give some guidance to the people around him. He did not have this opportunity in China, but his father-in-law happened to be a wealthy businessman in Amei and Ken. When he sent out the good news when he got married, he briefly said it by telegram
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However, the situation he now foresees is not shocking at this moment.
Before the occupation, many people had already smelled the sparks of gunpowder smoke and wrote articles.
"With the beauty and the eyes of a historian like you, how could I waste this opportunity?"
"Hoarding goods, buying low and selling high, this is the foundation of business..."
"According to what you said, I have purchased production lines from factories in related fields. Prices have skyrocketed recently. I have made a lot of money relying on your advice."
Mr. Bai said solemnly.
As a businessman, he also has a keen sense of smell, but he does not dare to act recklessly.
Later, after receiving Bai Gui's letter, I was moved. Not only did I buy a lot of industries, but I also bought some securities. In the past few months, there has been smoke everywhere in Europe, and even the market in Amei and Kenya has begun to
Fluctuation, he made a lot of money.
"I only have one son and one daughter. Xiongqi has established a career in China. With Brother Jin's help, he will surely be able to achieve a stable career."
"As an official, there is no need to ask for too much money, but it will easily lead to taboos."
"And the only one who can stay with me now is Xiuzhu..."
"This industry will be given to you from now on..."
Mr. Bai glanced at Bai Gui and said seriously.
He is an old fox and knows the story of the three cunning rabbits in their burrows. As long as Bai Xiongqi does not make any big mistakes and has power, he is rich. The Bai family's property cannot help Bai Xiongqi much, and if it is all given to Bai Xiongqi..., in the future
If something goes wrong, the money may be wasted.
As for Bai Xiuzhu, if her brother encounters any difficulties in the future, will she, as a younger sister, stand by and watch?
Of course, it is impossible for him to give all his assets to Bai Xiuzhu and Bai Gui.
I just plan to give the bulk to the two of them.
"My father-in-law, you don't have to be like this. Although I come from a humble background, I still have some wealth."
"These are enough for my husband and I."
Bai Gui shook his head, noncommittal.
If he really wanted to make money, he wouldn't have developed like this. Some of the business advice he gave the White House was just for backup.
"I'm very happy that you think so..."
Mr. Bai was a little surprised, but after thinking about it for a moment, he understood.
Not everyone pursues money so much. Sometimes when you have status, you will definitely have enough money to spend. If you want so much money, there is not much need. And great scholars like Bai Gui have probably escaped from low-level tastes.
Since ancient times, it is not uncommon for people to regard money as dirt.
The two of them finished talking about business.
Start talking about something else.
Mr. Bai found a random reason and sent Bai Xiuzhu away.
"Xiuzhu's personality is like that of her mother. She is quiet and virtuous, and has a bright heart. She is a good housekeeper."
"Meihe, don't let Xiuzhu down."
He spoke earnestly and thoughtfully.
"Well, Xiuzhu is indeed a good wife."
"He has given me a lot of help during this period."
Bai Gui followed Master Bai's words and continued.
After all, this is the father-in-law praising his daughter. He is always embarrassed to refute it, and what Mr. Bai said is not exaggerated. Although Bai Xiuzhu can be a little temperamental on weekdays, she is still considered virtuous and does not take good care of him.
few.
Talked for a while.
Bai Gui suddenly thought of something and asked: "Well, I would like to ask my father-in-law, I didn't have the nerve to ask Xiuzhu when I came here. I don't know if I should prepare this wedding package for Xiuzhu's aunt. How many copies should I prepare?"
He looked at Mr. Bai expectantly.
Since Mr. Bai said that Bai Xiuzhu followed her mother, she was quiet and virtuous. Then Empress Changsun who wrote "The Rules for Women" was considered the most virtuous woman in ancient times. Even though she was pregnant, she still wanted to find concubines for Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty.
"I don't have any concubines, so you don't need to prepare them."