Expedition to Europe

Since Catherine left, John Ball has maintained that posture without changing.

It is difficult to describe John Ball's mood in words. On the one hand, he has devoted all his efforts to research, and on the other hand, his life has become a mess.

When John Ball was young, his mother told him that the world is not fair, and everyone cannot choose their birth, but the world is fair. As long as you work hard, you will get what you deserve.

John Ball doesn't understand why he has paid enough, but now he has a dull career and a broken family.

When Catherine was cursing the butcher, John Ball got up from the ground like a rabbit shot by a shotgun, and pounced on Catherine at the fastest speed, saying incoherently: "Catherine, that's great, you didn't leave, I knew you wouldn't leave me--"

"Shut up, you bastard!" Facing John Ball, Catherine was still strong as usual. Looking at the man she once loved deeply, Catherine was really angry: "Go in and pack your things."

"Mom, are you still leaving?" Little John came to the door timidly, holding Catherine's hand and asked.

"Yes, Mom still has to go, but I can't let you go, you have to go with me--" Catherine squatted down, took out a handkerchief to help little John wipe away his tears.

"Mom, I love you, I don't want to leave you--" Little John finally burst into laughter.

"Okay, okay, let's go together, no matter where we go, we will always be together." John Ball had forgotten his laboratory at this moment. As long as he could keep his family, John Ball was willing to give everything.

People always know how to regret after losing something. During the time when Catherine was gone, John Ball finally felt the meaning of Catherine's existence. What experiments, what engine bearings, what fame and fortune are all fake, only family is worth cherishing.

"Why don't you go pack up?" Catherine was still angry with John Ball. She went into the attic and picked up little Catherine and was furious: "You just let Cathy cry? You don't even know how to coax her, what do you want to do?"

Todd and Kyle, who were standing at the door of the attic, looked at each other. Todd's expression was a little unnatural. At this moment, Todd had decided to change his view of Catherine. This was definitely not a good wife, this was a tigress.

But on the other hand, as long as this tigress was persuaded, John Ball's matter would not be a problem.

Sure enough, when John Ball understood the intention of Todd and Kyle, John Ball did not resist at all, but was excited to see Nikola Tesla again.

Of course, the greater temptation is probably the treatment that Lan Fang Imperial University promised John Ball.

Todd has confirmed that if John Ball and his family are willing to go to Lan Fang, they will get a villa on the beautiful Penglai Island, and there will be a "Wu Zhui" car for John Ball to use. Lan Fang Imperial University will build a special laboratory according to John Ball's research direction. Before the laboratory is built, John Ball can conduct experiments in the Lan Fang National Materials Laboratory. Lan Fang Imperial University will bear all of John Ball's research expenses.

These benefits provided by Lan Fang Imperial University are also conditional. If John Ball's research yields results, the ownership of these results will belong to Lan Fang Imperial University, but John Ball himself will enjoy the honor of the inventor and the patent fees due.

John Ball could understand the Lanfang Imperial University's approach. Relatively speaking, the Lanfang Imperial University was already kind enough. These conditions were also mutually beneficial. The Lanfang Imperial University enjoyed the ownership of the results, so the Lanfang Imperial University could decide who to use or not use these patents, which would not affect John Ball's income.

In fact, even if there were no patent fees, John Ball would not be short of money in the future. The welfare of the Lanfang Imperial University was still very generous, and John Ball's salary was enough for John's family to live a wealthy life.

As for Penglai Island, it is now a famous scenic spot in the world. It is not enough to have money to get a villa here. It symbolizes a certain social status and personal value.

Unexpectedly to Todd, John Ball made a request to Todd, asking him to bring John Ball's colleague Roger Howells at Princeton University.

"Roger is as capable as I am in materials, and even in quenching technology, Roger's talent is much stronger than mine. Without Roger, my research would not be able to proceed to this extent - uh, do you know what quenching technology is?" John Ball did his best to make himself sound eloquent.

However, as for scientific researchers, almost all of them have some problems with social skills. After all, scientific researchers live in "ivory towers". Even John Ball, who has suffered a blow in life, does not seem to be sophisticated enough in social skills, and even can't speak well.

This is no wonder. If John Ball is mature and smooth, then John Ball's research results will not be encroached upon by others.

"Of course, I know that it is an unavoidable process in metal material processing." Since Todd is under the name of Lanfang Imperial University, he is not unfamiliar with various scientific research terms, which is still somewhat useful, at least it will not make John Ball feel like he is talking to a deaf person.

"Yes, yes, it is indeed unavoidable. This is a kind of heat treatment process, which can greatly improve the rigidity, hardness, wear resistance, fatigue strength and toughness of steel, so as to meet the different use requirements of various mechanical parts and tools--" When it comes to professional fields, John Ball immediately talks endlessly.

In fact, this black horse is already very lively at this moment.

Little Catherine and Little John don't know what kind of life is waiting for them, but as long as they are together as a family, it is enough to make them happy. Little Catherine is now sitting in Catherine's arms, babbling in "Martian language" that no one can understand, expressing her attachment to Catherine. Little John sits on John Ball's lap, staring at Kyle who is driving, this is a little guy who is very interested in machinery.

Todd was still sitting in the co-pilot seat, half twisted and talking to John Ball. He didn't act like someone's best friend at all, but like an old scholar who also came from the "ivory tower", with an eager and focused expression. When he disagreed with John Ball on a certain issue, even if his theory was wrong, Todd would not give in, and argued until his face was red.

"Red-faced", it sounds a bit discordant, but the problem is that John Ball just likes this. John Ball is an assistant teacher, and a teacher is supposed to teach and answer questions. When he meets a "newcomer", of course he has to popularize science. In short, John Ball feels that Todd is really a good person suitable for being a friend, although Todd's "professional skills" are a bit unstellar.

It was not as troublesome to persuade Roger Howells as it was to persuade John Ball. Although Roger Howells was already in his forties, he had not yet married and was alone. When he heard that John Ball was going to Lanfang via Europe, Roger Howells almost did not hesitate. He packed a few clothes and picked up a small box and got on the car.

Yeah, the car is a bit crowded now, but it doesn't matter. Princeton is only an hour's drive from New York. Compared with the bright future, this one hour is nothing-

After arriving in New York, John Ball's family and Roger Howells will stay at the Empire State Building Federal Hotel. They will not go to Lanfang until the day after tomorrow. Todd also has to complete Catherine's entrustment and pick up John Ball's father and Catherine's father and mother.

This corner is really dug thoroughly!

The original text is in the six # 9 @book/bar!

When John Ball's family and Roger Howells stayed in the Federal Hotel, Girardine was in the square in front of the Capitol with a gloomy face.

As Qin Zhiyuan expected, after the news of Emperor Taisho's death reached Japan, the Japanese government and the opposition immediately set off an uproar.

Since this morning, a large number of people have begun to gather in the square in front of the parliament.

The location of the parliament is the former "Imperial Palace", which is also the best place to commemorate Emperor Taisho.

Although Qin Zhiyuan does not like Emperor Taisho, Emperor Taisho still has many supporters in Japan. Many Japanese, especially the older generation of Japanese, have deep feelings for the Japanese royal family. Although they will not talk about "Tsar Dad" like Russians, at the critical moment, there are still many people who dare to take the risk of the "Qin Corps" ban and take to the streets to seek justice for Emperor Taisho.

Girardin also expected this. Starting a few days ago, the "Qin Corps" began to mobilize the entire army to implement compulsory measures against those who want to do something for Emperor Taisho.

The Japanese were indeed persistent. Perhaps the death of Emperor Taisho made many people completely give up and no longer hold hope for the illusory future. Many people ignored the arrests of the "Qin Corps" and continued to gather in the Congress.

Such a surge of public sentiment really caught the "Qin Corps" off guard. After arresting tens of thousands of people, the "Qin Corps" had to change its strategy because the prisons were already full of old men and old women loyal to the emperor, and there was no place to lock them up.

When Girardin received the report, tens of thousands of people had gathered in the square in front of the Congress.

A thousand people, the earth and the sky, ten thousand people, endless.

These tens of thousands of people gathered together, and they were all silent and tried their best to suppress their anger. It was really frightening.

"Transfer the first and second divisions over, I want to see what kind of monsters they can do!" Girardin was still tough.

No matter when, Girardin would not compromise in the face of the enemy.