Chapter 427: Ghost Love
When Pingguo walked down the street again, he felt like he was in a different world. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info
But soon, I was fascinated by Ping Hanhan's explanation.
"Most of the existing city squares in Europe are products of the Middle Ages, with churches, chapels, and bell towers as the main body, and God is regarded as the master of the squares," Ping said.
Just like Chinese travel, in Western Europe it is basically "get on the bus to sleep, get off the bus to see the church, the attractions are noisy, and go home and forget everything." ”
Fortunately, Pingguo chose to travel independently, and the time was basically arbitrary.
Built in the 13th century, the Grand Place de Brussels is surrounded by more than 40 buildings of different styles such as Gothic, Renaissance and Louis XIV, but none of them are religious.
With the exception of the Hôtel de Ville and the palace of Louis XIV opposite it, the rest of the buildings were 17th-century clubhouse offices for all walks of life.
Such a dilution of religion is rare in European city squares, and it itself fully highlights the "people" personality of the square.
And many industry clubs are gathered in one square, which is unique in Europe. It not only reflects the division of labor and the development of the industry in Europe, but also reflects the service function of the square and the convenience consciousness of the square planners.
Directly opposite the Parliament, the Brussels Park was originally the hunting ground of the Count, converted into a French-style park in the 18th century, and is now the favorite resting place of the citizens of Brussels; In the past, it was the residence of the kings of the Netherlands and Belgium, and is now used to receive foreign guests.
Jubilee Park (50th Anniversary Park) is a large urban park covering an area of about 30 hectares, located in the easternmost part of the European district in Brussels, Belgium. The park was built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Belgian independence. The U-shaped complex of the 50th Anniversary Park was built by King Leopold II for the 1880 National Exhibition to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Belgian independence. The centerpiece of the park is the triumphal arch, erected in 1905.
The Atomium on the Heyser Heights, on the northern outskirts of the city, is one of the top 10 attractions in Brussels.
A model of iron molecules is magnified into a 200 billion times larger building, composed of an iron frame and nine large aluminum spheres, eight of which are science museums, and the central sphere is a lookout and restaurant. Built for the 1958 Universal Exposition, the Atomium is another famous symbol of Brussels, known as the "Eiffel of Belgium", and is a landmark with trees, grass, crows and fountains. It was designed by the famous Belgian architect Aung Watchan.
"It is said that when Aung Watkane designed the project, he designed nine spheres based on the principle that an iron molecule is composed of nine iron atoms. Each sphere symbolizes an iron atom, and the spheres are grouped together in strict accordance with the cubic crystal structure of iron molecules, thus forming a huge iron molecule.
First, it means that Europe at that time had just stepped out of the shadow of World War II and entered a period of rapid economic development, which not only expressed people's prospect for the bright prospects of developing atomic energy, but also symbolized that mankind had entered a new era of science, peace, development and progress; first, there were 9 member states of the European Community at that time, and Belgium had just 9 provinces, and the whole shape of the Atomium just became a symbol of Belgium and the European Community.
The tower is a thick steel tube, connecting 9 huge metal spheres into a cube, the 8 balls of the atomium are located at the 8 corners of the cube, and the other ball is located in the center of the cube, and its design concept is to magnify the model of metal iron atoms by 165 billion times. Its 9 balls represent 9 iron atoms and also symbolize the 9 provinces of Belgium.
The diameter of the ball is 18 meters, and the connecting steel pipes between the individual spheres are 26 meters long and 3 meters in diameter. The total weight of the building is 2,200 tons, and the height is 102 meters.
The balls are connected to each other by stainless steel pipes with a length of 26 meters and a diameter of about 3 meters.
There is a quick elevator from the ground to the top of the highest ball, while there are escalators in each of the other balls, allowing people to move freely between each ball.
The entire Atomium can accommodate up to 250 people at a time, and there is a large restaurant that can accommodate up to 140 people.
Located at the top of the Atomium, the Sphere is a sightseeing area dedicated to tourists, and it is about 100 meters high, roughly the same height as the second level of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.
Visitors can enjoy the stunning scenery of Brussels through the surrounding plexiglass glass.
In the other spheres, there are exhibitions with atomic energy and nuclear technology as the main contents, especially the exhibition of astronautics, which is the most detailed and eye-catching, and other exhibition halls involving solar energy, astronomy, geography and popular science knowledge.
At present, the Atomium has become an iconic coordinate of Belgium.
Mom, shall we go in and have a look?"
Pingguo shook his head and said, "Your explanation is very complete, I don't want to go to the crowd with people! Let's go to a more interesting place to take a closer look." "Yes, Pingguo doesn't think that's how high-tech things are appreciated.
Ping Hanhan said: "Okay, it's okay not to go, anyway, I turned around." It's very sci-fi and shocking, it's a pity not to watch it, it's okay to watch it, anyway, it's not your favorite natural scenery.
Mom, there are many kinds of Belgian desserts, we can buy a few more in the evening to taste, and we also bought the best ones for breakfast. Cakes, custard scones and chocolates with a unique Belgian flavour, oops, drooling just to think about, hehe. Look, the contents of this window are full of dazzling things, right? Belgium has 400 kinds of chocolate in all colors, especially the almond flavor.
Belgium is best known for mussels with fries. Mussel is a black-shelled sea shell, also called mussel, mussel or sea rainbow, and is usually cooked in celery wine and served with fried fries. It is said to be a sea rainbow mussel.
Eating it with a shell without a fork is an authentic Belgian way of eating.
Belgium has the largest selection of beers, and the variety of different flavors is worth trying.
It is said that beer was invented in Belgian monasteries. Now there are more than 300 categories, colorful, and definitely appetizing.
It is said that Belgians like to add a piece of cottage cheese to their beer, and there are 85 types of Belgian cheese.
Belgians mostly drink beer, but there is also Gennièvre, a soju made from distilled fermented malt, which was previously made by distilling Genièère berries and is a Belgian gin.
By the way, Mom, did you know that the most incredible thing is that on June 22, 2001, the Belgian Council of Ministers passed a draft law stipulating that in the future marriages in Belgium do not have to be heterosexual unions, but can also be made up of two men or two women.
With the passage of this bill, Belgium became the second country after the Netherlands to allow same-sex marriage.
In April 2006, the Belgian Parliament passed a bill allowing married same-sex couples to adopt children.
This is completely unbelievable in China, right?
There's something even more incredible.
One year, on Belgian National Day, Albert II officially abdicated the throne and passed the throne to his eldest son, Crown Prince Philippe.
Albert II said: 'Today, I speak to you for the last time as King with affection. Over the course of twenty years, and more recently, you have encouraged me to fulfill my duties. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Pluralism is not easy to manage our country, but pluralism is a valuable democratic asset. This gives us confidence in the future. ''Continue to firmly believe in Europe, which is more necessary than ever in today's world. Our country should become the engine of European construction. Our can-do spirit, balanced mindset and open-mindedness are all invaluable qualities. And fortunately, the headquarters of the main EU institutions are located in the heart of our country. ’
Listen, Mom, the reason why I can almost recite it is because these few words are exciting, and the situation at that time is really exciting.
People take to the streets of Brussels' Grand Place and are greeted with celebrations, concerts, balls, the abdication of the old king, the enthronement of the new king, the traditional National Day parade and large-scale official celebrations that make the day a holiday for all Belgians.
And when I babbled here and dreamed about this situation, I would have a very clear picture of the scene in my mind, and it felt very real and spectacular.
Mom, do you say that the wisest, smartest, and bravest embodiment of a person is to know clearly when he should enter and when he should retreat, and then do it?"
Pingguo nodded vigorously.
Dinner. Tasted Chinese-Hong Kong food in a Hong Kong-run Golden Dragon Hotel. 10 euros per person. The braised elbow is particularly delicious, and the color is also very good, basically catching up with the level of Pingguo, hehe.
Belgians value holiday relaxation, because on weekends there are hardly any people on the streets. It is said that from Monday to Friday, the streets and alleys are overcrowded, and the endless flow of cars causes traffic jams everywhere.
The national flower is the poppy, which is a kind of bewitching flower that Pingguo also loves.
The Belgian people love the poppy as their national flower. Poppy is a one- and two-year herbaceous ornamental plant of the Papaver family, native to the temperate regions of continental Europe. Its flowers are born at the top of the stem, when it is ready to bud, the buds droop, the thin stem seems to be pressed to the waist, and when the flowers of various colors bloom smiling, the flower stem will be abnormal, upright, beautiful face to the sky, which not only adds to the beautiful scenery, but also attracts insects to pollinate and inseminate it. Poppies usually have four petals, including vermilion, purple, deep purple, white, and many varieties that vary in color. The flowering period is very short, several days, but it has a large number of stems, and the flowers are blooming, and it is still a gratifying scene of flowers. According to this characteristic of gardening, a certain area is generally sown to decorate the environment, and various varieties of flowers and colors are matched with each other to create a charming garden atmosphere.
Belgium is a highly developed capitalist country, one of the world's most industrially developed countries, a member of the European Union, and one of the founding members of the euro. It is also a member of international organizations such as NATO, the United Nations, and the World Trade Organization. Brussels, the capital of light, is home to more than 900 important international institutions, including NATO headquarters and the European Union headquarters, and is known as the "capital of Europe". The official languages are Dutch, French and German. Dutch is predominantly spoken in Flanders in northern Belgium and French is predominantly spoken in Wallonia in the south.
Writer Maeterlinck (1862-1949), poet, playwright, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1911, masterpiece "The Blue Bird".
The writer Georges Simenon (1903-1989), born in Liège, was the most prolific writer of the 20th century. There are more than 300 works, most of which are detective novels, such as "Thirteen Mysteries," "Thirteen Criminals," and a series of novels featuring Megre as Detective – one of the detectives I've read and admired. In his autobiographical novel "WhenIWasOld," published in 1970, he claimed to have had sex with more than 20,000 different women in his lifetime, several of whom later became his wife.
In particular, the winner of the Oscar for the film: Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993) was born in Belgium. In his later years, he served as a special envoy for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
The breakfast at the Golden Dragon Hotel where Pingguo's mother and daughter stayed was good. Chinese and Western food are served in different levels. One of them is a chocolate sauce that is super delicious. Belgian fresh milk and plain coffee were great.
Nowadays, most Chinese are discussing whether everyone's words and deeds can adhere to the civilization of the ancient country after going abroad.
Pingguo remembered that the writer Feng Jicai once said: "Windsor Castle in England, a luxurious banquet hall, a fire." When the fire caught fire, ordinary people in London drove themselves to save it. After the fire was extinguished, I counted the items and found that none of them were missing. ”
This is the concrete embodiment of the fine moral and spiritual qualities of a citizen and the soft power of the country.
All his life is admired is noble and introverted, gentle as jade, neither humble nor arrogant, not arrogant and impatient temperament.
Pingguo thought: China is the oldest civilization country, and it should have this ethics.
Let's all start with me.
Start now. Let our country also have a fresh and transparent ecological environment like Belgium. Let our country become the center of the world to which everyone aspires, just like Belgium.
In the evening, head back to your hotel room.
Ping Hanhan asked, "Mom, did you really see anything unusual in the coffee shop? Why didn't I find anything at all? She just praised me." ”
Pingguo believes that he is not mistaken. It's not a quick sight, but there must be no more mistakes.
In the middle of the night, Pingguo got up and first opened the agarwood box, then opened the laptop, and found the short story "Ghost Love" he had written on the cloud disk, and read:
"Xuanyi is a peculiar girl, and there are always some strange things coming out of her mouth, especially when she is half-asleep and in a daze, which is even more shocking.
In the spring of 2017, she said, I want to get married. So, at the graduation ceremony wearing a red tassel doctor's hat, she met a successful financier who was 23 years older than her, and the wealth and glory seemed to shine on the poor girl who completed the Cambridge doctorate with the strength and wisdom of one person. 28-year-old Xuanyi secretly felt that this was the right man who had been waiting for her arrival in the right place and at the right time, staring at the man's dark blue eyes as if people were seeing the undulating lake, and Xuanyi knew that Cupid's arrow had also hit him. For Xuanyi, who was raised by a single mother and studied abroad alone to complete her doctorate, the age distance is really just right.
That night, half-asleep and half-awake, Xuanyi heard a male voice in a daze, saying, do you know the mystery of the coincidence between Napoleon and Hitler? Xuanyi replied, of course, I know, there are 129 years between Napoleon and Hitler in history, whether Napoleon was in power in 1804 or Hitler came to the stage of history in 1933, including the invasion of Vienna, or the attack on Russia, and even the defeat of the two of them in Russia, the interval is 129 years. Both of them want to conquer the world, and when they make decisions about major historical events, they have to habitually come to it for 10 minutes of half-sleep. Suddenly, Xuanyi woke up, but there was no one in front of him, just a trace of smoke floating out of the window in the distance.
Soon, Xuanyi and the financier got married. On the first night of ecstasy, Xuanyi felt like she had jumped from the edge of the cliff, but plunged headlong into the abyss, she screamed and trembled and waved her limbs only to find that what she fell into was actually a deep spring, the clear spring water was boundless, and the water was also warm, emitting a faint smell of sulfur. She tried to swim up to the shore to rest, but a snake with a letter stopped her. The creature shook its sinuous body and chased after her, and finally wrapped its tail around her body, and she was about to open her mouth to scream, when the water snake shot the letter into her abdomen at once, as if there was a seed-like thing, with all-powerful legs and feet, and quickly and frantically slid into her womb - Xuanyi was awake with a thrill. In front of the new bed, everything was normal, and the dear financier was sleeping softly in a small fine sleep.
More than a month later, Xuanyi was diagnosed with early pregnancy.
In the early summer of 2018, Xuanyi gave birth to a beautiful black-eyed mixed-race.
The financier smiled as soon as he saw his own son, first arched and arched affectionately with his head on the side of the half-breed's face, and then pointed at the high bridge of the half-breed's nose with his left index finger and smiled misty, saying, little guy, there is really you, the ruler of our country in 2062 is you Ha-haha, grow up quickly, you little lion.
As soon as he looked up, he saw Xuanyi's eyes full of horror.
He smiled and said, the earth is a village, can't the village chief be this little lion of our family? haha-I'm so happy, I can't imagine that I can really have a good son when I'm old, baby, it's all your credit. As he spoke, he held Xuanyi's delicate and shiny round face, and kissed the red lips with a loud kiss.
Xuanyi was still trembling. What a coincidence of 129 years. It seems that we have to guard against it. Xuanyi decided to start early education, and he must bury all the essence of Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism deep into the soul of the little lion son whom his father called him. Xuanyi showed her usual gentleness, and she was also accommodating and tolerant to the sometimes violent financiers.
When he was 10 years old, the little lion sat down at the dining table, took out a blank piece of paper, and sketched Xuanyi who was serving the food vividly and vividly with three strokes and two strokes.
As soon as Xuanyi praised him, the little male lion was very proud and said, I was born a painter!
Hey—little lion, why don't you know modesty?" the financier said angrily.
The little male lion was arrogant and roared at his father, who said that I am not modest, I am the most modest person in the world, if you don't give me the title of the most modest person, you will be blind.
The couple looked at each other, this child is heavily narcissistic, right?
When the super financial crisis breaks out in 2034, financiers can't bear the slump of stock index futures, let alone the heavy blow of debt, and climb the skyscraper and float away. Xuanyi learned from the pain and suddenly woke up to the fact that this day was the 16th birthday of the little lion. Throughout history, both Napoleon and Hitler lost their fathers at the age of 16.
When the lion cub was 29 years old, he suddenly lost his sight in both eyes, and the doctor diagnosed it as a temporary hemorrhage in the fundus caused by hysterical desire. It's a complete horror to say that Xuanyi, because she knows that Hitler was also temporarily blind when he was 29 years old.
Xuanyi knows that it takes more courage to endure pain than death. Maybe she should take the hair of the little lion and go to Napoleon's hair or Hitler's skull for DNA testing? It can't be that these three words only exist in the dictionary of fools? When it was time to make a decision, Xuanyi seemed to see the water snake again, half-asleep and half-awake, turning into a fog like smoke and dreams, covering the misty little lion. A misty human-like non-human figure smiled and said, my essence, 129 years of reincarnation, what I want is to restore the world to a village, the most traditional, the most filial and the most simple I have never been absolutely respectful to the mother who gave birth to me, look at Napoleon and look at Hitler, you will know my beloved, can't you continue to give the little lion a great maternal love?
Xuanyi silently opened her eyes and saw the little male lion standing in front of her with a cup of misty Tieguanyin tea, blinking his dark eyes like a deep pool, flashing with a moist aura.
A wave of maternal affection instantly poured out of Xuanyi's whole body, and tears quietly slipped out of her eyes, and a sentence came out, little lion, go, go back to China, that is our world. ”