The heavens from Bailuyuan

Chapter 278 History Department of Yale University

After Master Bai said this, he sat on the sofa very frankly.

It should be no lie!

"Well..., my mother-in-law manages the house well, and my father-in-law can do this..."

"It can be regarded as harmony in the family."

"It can make your ears feel at ease! Those scholar-bureaucrats who are accustomed to marrying three or four concubines may not be as relaxed as your father-in-law."

Bai Gui was saying something kind for a moment, when he saw a beautiful woman who looked six times like Bai Xiuzhu walked into the living room, about thirty years old, well maintained, she looked more dignified and more beautiful than Bai Xiuzhu. Mature, beautiful and virtuous.

Every frown and smile, demure and elegant.

"This……"

"No wonder my father-in-law didn't marry another little wife."

Bai Gui was taken aback for a moment.

He looked back at Master Bai again.

Master Bai moved his hands and feet, as if to say, "There is no admiration, and those who are happy in this, don't know if the words and deeds are as good as others."

"Is it Meihe?"

"Mother Liu said just now that you and Xiuzhu are here, and Mama Liu praised you for being handsome. I saw that you are indeed extraordinary."

Madam Bai came over and greeted with a smile.

"Yes, yes, I am Bai Meihe."

Bai Gui didn't know where to put his hands and feet for a while. It's not that he has never seen a beautiful woman, but in his expectation, his mother-in-law should be a middle-aged old woman who is easier to deal with. For someone about Longzi's age, he really didn't know what to do.

But after all, he has seen the storm, took a deep breath, looked calm, and put on a modest smile.

"Hi mother-in-law!"

He bowed to Mrs. Bai just as he did to Master Bai.

When you meet for the first time, you have to pay more respect.

"What did your son-in-law say just now?"

Mrs. Bai sat gracefully on the cashmere sofa and asked.

"Nothing to say."

"Just gossiping."

Master Bai took a cigar, lit it, took a puff, and said.

Weng and son-in-law were really not good at talking about what they just said. Although there was nothing unseemly to say, it was always hard to say anything in front of the parties.

Mrs. Bai glanced at Master Bai with her beautiful eyes, knowing that Master Bai was not telling the truth, but she didn't want to lose face at this time, so she asked, and she brought up the topic again, "Meihe, you and Xiuzhu just came to Ameiken Country, We have not seen Xiuzhu for many years, if the time to go to Yale University is not urgent, it is better for the two of you to stay with us."

"New Haven is not far from New York. If you drive, you can get there in half a day."

"I'm going to study at Yale University, so I can't take Xiuzhu with me. The reason why I went to study at Yale University is to let Xiuzhu live with you, father-in-law, if you don't mind..."

Bai Gui pondered for a while, then spoke.

The town of New Haven, where Yale University is located, is 110 kilometers away from New York. At the moment, the maximum speed of a car is [-] kilometers. If you drive faster than [-] kilometers, the cars of this era will not be able to withstand it, but if you drive slowly, the speed is [-] hours per hour. Ten kilometers, about five hours to drive, you can reach New York State.

Now that Bai Xiuzhu is married and her husband, the married daughter, and the water splashed out, living in her mother's house is really not a big deal. It's okay to live in a short time, but it's a bit boring to live in a long time, so he needs to settle this matter first. Discuss with Master Bai and his wife.

"Xiuzhu is our daughter, there is nothing to dislike."

"That's right, if you go to study at Yale University, it will be inconvenient to take Xiuzhu with you. Xiuzhu is boring in New Haven, so it's better to stay with us at home."

Madam Bai tapped her head lightly and said.

This thing makes sense.

They also want to keep Bai Xiuzhu by their side for a long time.

Poor and lowly couples are sad about everything. When they have no money, their natal family finds it annoying. One more person means one more mouth to eat.But for wealthy families, there is no need to care much about small living expenses, so it looks harmonious.

"I'm driving from New Haven twice a week, barring accidents."

"When the time comes...for the trouble, please forgive me, father-in-law and mother-in-law."

Bai Gui breathed a sigh of relief and said.

For the sake of his studies, he could only ignore Bai Xiuzhu for the time being.

Master Bai and his wife have nothing wrong with them.

This house is so big, there are only their husband and wife, so it is inevitable that it will be quite lonely.Now the son-in-law puts his own daughter with him and rushes here twice a week, what is there to be dissatisfied with.

Mama Liu ordered a meal at the restaurant.

There are special chartered drivers to deliver food to your door.

The dishes are dazzling.

It's dizzying.

"This is a cook from Guangdong Province. People who go to foreign countries are mostly coastal provinces, and the taste is much weaker than that of the inland. If Meihe is not used to it, I will ask the cook to cook it for you."

"The restaurants in Chinatown mostly serve Cantonese and Fujian cuisine."

A group of people entered the dining table, Madam Bai said.

It is well known that people in inland provinces tend to have strong tastes, while Cantonese cuisine tends to be light.

"I'm not picky about food, and I can get used to Cantonese dishes."

"Oriental vegetables are also good."

Bai Gui took a sip of porridge.

The porridge has a rich taste, and he can taste a series of ingredients such as shrimps and scallops in it.

A very hearty bowl of porridge.

For example, the cuisine of Qin Province is rougher than that of Guangdong Province, and white porridge is really just white porridge.

"It's good that you are not picky eaters, Meihe."

Madam Bai nodded.

At this moment, Bai Gui took off his suit jacket, and he could see his strong body at a glance, obviously not like the body that a picky eater can have.And she already knew that Bai Guiyun Wen Yunwu.

Yun Wen Yun Wu is a big plus.

"Meihe, why don't you take me to Yale University?" Bai Xiuzhu frowned, she was just going upstairs to tidy up her former boudoir, she didn't expect that Bai Gui had already settled this matter with her parents, which made her feel a little dissatisfied , although this decision is reasonable, it is inevitable that there will be an inquiry.

"With you all day, how can I concentrate on my studies."

Bai Gui raised his eyebrows and said.

"What do you mean, you can't concentrate on your studies when you're with me?"

"I can still stop you from studying..."

Bai Xiuzhu was talking, when suddenly her face turned red, she spat lightly, and didn't speak again.

Although Bai Gui left her in New York State, she was very reluctant to let her go, but after thinking about it, coming here twice a week is not too rare, and if she wants to see Bai Gui, she can also go there by car, and the distance is not long.

……

After five days.

Bai Guicai set off from New York State to New Haven, Connecticut.

He bought a Ford Model T.

At the industrial level of this era, although the Ford Model T is cheap among contemporary models, the low price does not mean that its quality is not good, but because Ford has started assembly line production, resulting in cost reduction and production increase, resulting in a drop in price.

Similarly, Bai Gui didn't want to make too much publicity, and a Ford car was very suitable.

About five hours or so.

He arrived in New Haven.

New Haven, a town born out of a railroad crossing, is full of industrial elements.Along both sides of the railway, around the town, there are many bars and open-air restaurants.

But after passing through the lively town of New Haven, we arrived at the gate of Yale University.

It was much quieter in vain.

Yale University is "professor-governed", and the board of directors does not specifically participate in school management.There is a saying in Ameikan: "Princeton directors are in charge, Harvard presidents are in charge, and Yale professors are in charge."

This is why Bai Gui chose Yale University.

Not only because of Bai Xiuzhu's family, but also because of Yale University's professors running the school, which is similar to the student self-government system of No. [-] High School in Japan. One is for academics, and the other is for students. It is much better than facing the board of directors and businessmen who only pay attention to interests. .

The most important disciplines at Yale University are social sciences, humanities, and life sciences, and the three most popular majors are biology, history, and economics.Yale University's history is ranked in the top three in the United States.

Arrived at the Academic Affairs Office.

With an invitation from Yale, his coverage went well.

"This is Professor James, he is a professor who specializes in the history of the Far East."

"Mr Bai, Professor James is willing to be your postgraduate tutor, what do you think, tell us, we will try our best to meet your requirements..."

The director of the Education Department recommended Bai Gui.

Although the professors of the history department at Yale University are all masters of history, Bai Gui is not bad. Talking about the professors of Yale University, few of them can write a book as profound as "Guns, Germs, Steel". Even if there are books, it is impossible to complete such works at the undergraduate level like Bai Gui.

"Mr. Bai, I have read three books you wrote, "Great Qin Empire", "Guns, Germs, Steel", "Chrysanthemum and Knife". I admire your research on the history of the Far East in these three books. Yale also needs people like you to fill the gaps in Far Eastern history."

"Of course, although I am a professor who specializes in the history of the Far East, I know the history of all countries as well."

"I hope you can be my graduate student."

Professor James is about 60 years old, with white hair and curly beard, wearing a Puritan dress, and said solemnly to Bai Gui.

Ordinary graduate students go to beg professors to take them in.

But in Baigui's state, not to mention the professor begging for it, but he is also vying for it.

They all complement each other.

One is the love of talents, everyone wants to teach good students, and the other is that the students are famous, which is of great benefit to them.Bai Gui now has a good reputation in various countries. Once he worships under a certain professor, not to mention his net worth will double, but it will inevitably add a bit of glory.

"I have long admired Professor James."

"Professor James' teaching level is worthy of recognition and recognition from students. I am willing to worship under Professor James."

Bai Gui bowed slightly and saluted.

When he was in Japan, he had already inquired about the professors in the History Department of Yale University.Although Professor James is not the most powerful and famous professor of history, he is also ranked at the top of Yale.In addition... It is understandable to consider the reputation of the teacher, but as long as a really good student, even an ordinary professor, can be eye-catching.

For Bai Gui, now he is just looking for a springboard, relying on Yale University's contacts, as for which professor it is, it is not too important.

(End of this chapter)