Reborn Bao Guowei, I really didn’t want to be a great writer!

Chapter 394 London in the th Century! Arnold's mysterious friend?

"I haven't even mentioned the dihedral foil yet!"

Bao Guowei thought so in his heart.

He transferred Liu's ideas to this era, so it is inevitable that Williamson would lose his composure like this.

It's just that this thing requires a gradual approach. Bao Guowei also wanted to write "The Three-Body Problem" later, so he didn't tell Williamson about the concept of the two-dimensional foil.

Next, Bao Guowei provided the other party with some ideas.

For example, quantum entangled precision attack weapon systems are high-quality content that can be written into science fiction novels.

"The so-called quantum entanglement, even if they are far apart, the operation of one particle will affect the other particle. You should know that there are countless materials to provide. It is not impossible to sort out a mysterious concept with huge imagination space."

Williamson was moved by Bao Guowei's generous teaching.

The appearance of Bao Guowei changed his stereotype of traditional Chinese.

This is a group of people with high moral standards and strong will.

Williamson thought so in his mind, and secretly kept this friendship in mind.

In the near future, he will also write a book and put Bao Guowei's name first in the acknowledgments on the title page!
"There is also quantum tunneling, which is a phenomenon of passing through a potential barrier higher than its own."

"The Many Worlds Interpretation Theory states that each quantum measurement may cause the universe to split into different branches, each branch corresponding to a possible measurement result. And our world is just one of them."

“There is also the exploration of quantum gravity theory”

After opening the conversation, Bao Guowei introduced some concepts to Williamson.

It was like a whole new world had opened up for Williamson. He felt as if his horizons had been broadened, and everything within reach of his naked eyes seemed to be dotted with stars.

Perhaps in cutting-edge fields, it is difficult for Bao Guowei to promote the development of human science and technology.

To a certain extent, during this period, the theory of human science and technology had reached a peak. After the 21st century, the development of science and technology, in a sense, was just "filling in the gaps" and relying on past achievements.

Therefore, unless he has a sci-fi cheat, Bao Guowei knows that his power is limited.

However, he is still happy to see the development of science fiction literature being promoted and thereby enhance the influence of his nation.

After a few days of sailing, London's King George V Dock was already in sight.

After nearly half a month's voyage, the passengers on the cruise ship all felt numb on their faces and were eager to live a stable life on land.

It was also the first time for Bao Guowei to take a cruise for such a long time.

However, thanks to the exchanges with several writers and scholars, Bao Guowei did not feel bored along the way.

"It's so prosperous!" Standing on the deck, Cao Yanhai looked at the George V Pier and couldn't help but sigh.

They have seen many cities along the way.

But it still can't compare to London, the birthplace of the first industrial revolution.

"It's much more prosperous than Shanghai and Hong Kong. I wonder what New York will be like?"

Zhang Nianyue also expressed her emotion.

Unlike later generations, London in this era can still be considered prosperous.

"London!"

Wu Mi held the railing tightly with both hands, looked at London in the morning mist, and opened his eyes wide uncontrollably.

It can be said that in this era, these Western cities have, to some extent, become places that must be explored in the minds of scholars.

Here are not only famous scholars, but also traces of the rapid changes in the world over the past century.

From a backward agricultural country, to a half-month voyage across the ocean, to one of the most developed cities in the world today.

Wu Mi's heart was inevitably filled with passion, so much so that many years later he still wrote an article to commemorate it.

Of course, the fact that this article can be published is mainly due to the existence of another person.

"One morning, I arrived at the George V Dock in London with Bao Bingwen and his team. The huge cranes stood like giant beasts, stretching out their steel arms and lifting boxes of goods in an orderly manner.

The sound of whistles rose and fell all around. After a loud roar, the ship gradually came to a stop at the dock, announcing the end of this sea voyage.

But I know that my journey in continental Europe has just begun.

I saw that goods from all over the world were piled up on the docks; carriages and cars were intertwined on the streets, forming a century-old oil painting; the air was filled with the salty ocean scent and the smell of diesel from ships.
Seagulls circled in the sky and occasionally swooped down, fighting for the limited garbage.

'This is London, this is Europe!'

I was thinking about this in my mind at the moment, and while I was feeling emotional, I couldn't forget another scene.

I saw the sad expression on my colleague Bao Bingwen's face, and I saw it in his eyes.

The workers on the docks, wearing rough work clothes and worn hats, their skin soaked with sweat, I couldn't help but sigh that even in London, the lower class people still have misfortune and suffering.
After arriving on the European continent, Bao Bingwen discussed a question with me.

The Industrial Revolution is an epic story of human destiny, but didn’t it also open the door to the advent of evil?
I instinctively sensed the political leanings behind this question, but I didn't take it seriously at the time.

But I never expected that Bao Bingwen's trip to Europe would have such a profound impact.
"

Bao Guowei met many new friends on the ship, some of whom were from famous universities in London, mainly introduced by Arnold.

These proud "British gentlemen" all showed rare enthusiasm after learning Bao Guowei's identity.

Now that the voyage has ended, it is natural to say goodbye to each other.

However, these were all necessary superficial interactions. What impressed Bao Guowei the most was the young science fiction writer from rural America.

When getting off the ship, Williamson came over and left Bao Guowei his contact address and a copy of his latest science fiction novel.

Williamson was carrying a huge suitcase and looked very smart in a brown suit.

After coming in front of Bao Guowei, he pressed down his hat, showed a sincere smile on his face and said.

"Mr. Bao, thank you for your teachings these days. Williamson will never forget this gift and will keep it in mind in the future."

This gratitude comes from his heart.

Only Williamson knows how valuable these conversations are.

This idea was fully confirmed in the following decades.

"Please take some time to read this science fiction novel. I hope to get more opinions from you."

Williamson handed over his manuscript.

After Bao Guowei took the manuscript, he glanced at it briefly and then looked at Williamson with some surprise.

Because I discovered that the main content of this science fiction novel is actually based on the concept of "parallel universe".

There have been some similar scientific conjectures in this era, but this is the first time that the complete concept of "parallel universe" has been proposed.

A few days ago, Bao Guowei only mentioned it to him briefly.

The latter merely revealed a subtle smile, and, imitating the oriental etiquette, bowed and spoke.

"Your devoted student, Jack Williamson."

Bao Guowei opened his mouth, not expecting things to turn out like this.

However, in the original historical line, Williamson was also one of the first writers to propose the concept of "parallel universe" in his novels. Moreover, he himself is also a person with strong adaptability and strong learning ability.

Even in his fifties, he was still summarizing science fiction literary theories and obtaining a doctorate degree.

After thinking about it, Bao Guowei did not respond too much. He patted the other person on the shoulder to show encouragement.

Leave only one sentence.

"We'll meet again, Mr. Williamson."

Before he knew it, Bao Guowei had his first foreign student.

After walking out of the George V Dock, the city you see before you has a more prosperous scene.

The glory of the "Empire on which the Sun Never Sets" has not yet completely faded.

"Mr. Bao, please come with me. I have written to a friend before coming here. He will be responsible for the rest of the trip and reception."

When they arrived in London, Arnold played the role of a good host and walked in front to lead the way for everyone.

As for who this friend is, Arnold has not revealed it yet in order to keep it a surprise.

But unexpectedly, after walking around twice, they still hadn’t found the so-called “friend”.

Even Bao Guowei couldn't help but feel a little puzzled. In order not to embarrass the other party, he made a suggestion.

"Mr. Arnold, I think we can take the tram ourselves to the city center."

Arnold seemed unwilling to give up and looked around anxiously.

"Wait a little longer. Maybe this gentleman will be late. I must let you see him today."

Bao Guowei felt a little helpless. He pointed at the eyes around him that were constantly staring at him and said.

"Mr. Arnold, if we keep walking around like this, our first stop in London will probably be the police station."

A London professor led several Oriental people. Such a scene was not common at the dock, and it attracted many Londoners to stop and watch.

To be honest, their behavior is a bit strange.

However, the looks from these Londoners were clearly not friendly.

"The looks of these big-nosed people are so annoying." Cao Yanhai felt uncomfortable all over. If he hadn't been in London, he would have rushed up to them and asked them with his big eyes.

What are you looking at?
"Londoners don't seem as polite as I imagined." Zhang Nianyue also frowned. The situation she saw seemed completely different from what she learned from the information in the newspaper.

Before Bao Guowei came, he gave Cao Yanhai and Zhang Nianyue a heads-up, so the former did not act impulsively.

He couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth and commented.

"It's okay to get used to it. Over the past hundred years, Westerners have been accustomed to superiority. Not to mention that we are Orientals, even if we are country people from London, if we are not dressed decently, we will be looked down upon.

The British are far more snobbish than we are.”

Arnold had vaguely heard Bao Guowei's comments earlier, but faced with those uncultured local London "gentlemen", he could only give up the thought of refutation.

But at this moment, an old man with a white beard appeared at the corner of the alley. He seemed to have heard Bao Guowei's comments on Londoners.

Even Bao Guowei used Chinese.

But he said without hesitation: "That's very well said, classmate. Snobbery is the main shortcoming of the British. In addition to this, there is also the hypocrisy of London politicians, the comparison of noble ladies, and the rats fighting for territory on the roadside. These are the indelible qualities of Londoners!"

He said this in English.

It can be seen that this is a gentleman who has some knowledge of Chinese, but does not seem to be good at expressing himself in Chinese.

When Bao Guowei heard someone talking, he thought someone was saying bad things about Londoners in London and was going to have an argument with them.

I was thinking about how to solve the problem.

But I didn't expect that this gentleman's mouth seemed to be countless times more poisonous than mine?

It can even be seen that he has long been fed up with the various phenomena existing in London today.

As the other person got closer, Bao Guowei finally saw the gentleman's appearance clearly.

He was tall and thin, wearing a light-colored suit and holding a thin walking stick in his hand.

His cheeks were a little sunken and his skin was slightly dry and rough, but his pair of navy blue eyes were very deep.

The most notable feature is that this gentleman has a white beard that is neatly trimmed.

By the time he saw the other person's appearance clearly, Bao Guowei already had a guess in his mind.

At this time, Arnold shouted with relief.

"Xiao! You're finally here! We almost saw you in the garbage pile on the side of the road."

He strode forward and used what he thought was a clever remark in British humour.

But when Arnold got closer, he found that the other person's eyes were not on him at all.

"Xiao, you"

To Arnold's surprise, Xiao passed him and walked towards Bao Guowei behind him.

He took off his gloves, stretched out his hand to Bao Guowei, and said with a friendly smile on his face.

"Mr. Bao? Your comments on Londoners are quite fair."

Did a simple complaint of yours unexpectedly make the other person appreciate it?
Bao Guowei was a little surprised, but still shook hands politely.

Even though he already had the answer in his mind, he still asked.

"Who is your Excellency?"

"Oh~" Xiao patted his head and introduced himself in a relaxed tone.

"George Bernard Shaw, a playwright."

really!

Bao Guowei was almost screaming in his heart.

He is indeed the undisputed literary giant in modern British history!

His full name may not be obvious, but if you mention another name, it must be familiar to everyone.

Bernard Shaw!
A modern British realist playwright, he is a master of language that is good at humor and satire.

The other party had just won the Nobel Prize in Literature in the 1925 selection.

But it was unexpected that even after having just received the world's highest award, this gentleman still maintained a friendly attitude.

As for the neglected Mr. Arnold, we can only say that Mr. Bernard Shaw is a man of great character.

Thinking of this, Bao Guowei also smiled and introduced himself.

"Bao Guowei, a student writer from the East, I have long heard of your name!"

(End of this chapter)