Chapter subheading: Free doesn't have to be the most expensive

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The end of this degree conferment ceremony means that the countdown to the time spent by our Master Yuan in the United States has begun.

So Yuan Yanqian is going to ...... Buy a ferry ticket!

Sunday morning, June 5, 1921.

AMERICANS, YU AND THESE GRADUATES HAD A GRADUATION PARTY LAST NIGHT.

The "Lord Fool" with a 16-point physique is naturally not drunk with a thousand cups, but "His Majesty the Pope" and "His Majesty the Emperor" are drunk and drunk. So Yuan Yanqian carried her two good friends back to the luxurious apartment on the Hudson River and threw them in the guest room.

Now these two friends are following him to drink white porridge and eat fritters.

"Neo, you're right. This rice porridge is really delicious, and it tastes better than cereal. Especially after adding milk and sugar, don't you add a little? ”

Our Master Yuan glanced at his personal lawyer with disdain, shook his head and said, "John, no need. We Chinese never add milk to porridge. ”

"Neo, don't look at me like that." Mr. McCall said with some dissatisfaction, "You Chinese just don't like milk, that's why you don't grow tall...... Of course, you are a special case. ”

Yuan Yan said in her heart, what this little fat man said is quite reasonable. The problem is that we Chinese do not like to drink milk, nor do we not like to drink milk as some people say, but we cannot afford to drink milk at all.

In these years, the vast majority of his compatriots have a good stomach of heterozygous noodles, no matter how unbearable the bark of wild vegetables is, no matter how unbearable the Guanyin soil is, and even Yizi eats, what kind of milk do they drink.

Even if he wanted to learn what little Japan did about the "a glass of milk between classes" campaign, where would he find so much milk in Seris?

For a moment, he was really a little embarrassed.

So he changed the subject and said, "Gentlemen, which of you is responsible for buying our tickets?" ”

Mr. Little Baker on the side swallowed the fritters in his mouth and said, "Neo, I forgot to tell you yesterday." Now I have good news for you. ”

"Oh, Louie. What's the good news? ”

Louis smiled and said, "That's right. Mr. Morgan heard that we were going on a round-the-world trip, and he was more than happy to sponsor us. So as long as we go to England this time and take the ships of his passenger companies, all ...... Gratis! ”

Little Morgan is really very favorable.

Ferry tickets are not cheap these days. Take, for example, the Titanic, which made its maiden voyage in 1912 and was certainly the last voyage......

The reason why this ship is used as an example is because the British White Star Steamship Company, which built the ship, is part of the United Shipping Group of the Morgan consortium.

J.P. Morgan personally attended the ship's launch in 1911 and had his own private suite on board, complete with his own private walking deck and specially designed bathtub.

He was reportedly booked for his maiden flight, but he did not make the trip and stayed in the French resort of Aix-en-Ax to enjoy his morning massage and sulphur bath.

"It doesn't matter if you lose money in your life," he told a visiting New York Times reporter days after the wreck. ”

By the way, Theodore Dresser, one of the "Big Three of Twentieth-Century American Literature", a friend of Yuan Yanqi, also almost got on the Titanic, and later changed to another cruise ship because of schedule problems.

When Dresse heard the news of the accident, he was sailing at sea on the cruise ship "Croulland". The following year, in his memoir "The Forty-Year-Old Traveler", he recalled his reaction at that time: "In front of my eyes, a huge ship like the Titanic appeared, new and bright, but it was sinking into the unfathomable depths of the water. More than a thousand passengers, scurrying out of their cabins, could only float helplessly for miles of water, praying and howling! ”

Another guy with good luck was Guillermo Marconi, one of the inventors of wireless telegraphy...... If you don't add one of these, "Lord Tower" won't agree.

The shipping company offered him a free trip to the Titanic, but he took the "Lusitania" three days earlier.

Another thing about Marconi and the Titanic is that despite accusations that Marconi's wireless telegraph operators blocked news from the public in order to sell news to the New York Times, and Marconi was questioned by a Senate committee, he is still considered one of the heroes of the disaster.

Because his invention saved more than 700 lives.

The cheapest third-class cabin in the Titanic also costs 3 pounds, which is equivalent to more than 250 pounds now, and it will cost 2,250 yuan when converted into RMB.

No wonder Jack, a poor boy, couldn't even afford a ticket, but earned it by playing cards.

The ticket price for a single berth in the first class of the Titanic is 30 pounds, which is equivalent to more than 20,000 soft sister coins.

However, the first-class cabin is still not worthy of Dr. Yuan and his friends, who have to live in a special luxury private room if they want to take a ship.

In addition to ensuites with private balconies, they can enjoy luxury amenities such as a dedicated heated swimming pool, gym, squash court, hammam, sunbathing deck, and even a dedicated kennel for their dogs.

And the price of the most expensive luxury suite with a private balcony on the Titanic is - 870 pounds!

Poverty does limit a person's imagination, more than 600,000 soft girl coins just to take a boat for more than ten days...... Seriously, a comrade from a small family like Master Yuan is really a little reluctant.

It was a ship from England to the United States, just across an Atlantic. They still have to take a ship from Western Europe to East Asia.

Why "Morgan Freeman" is so generous, our Master Yuan knows in his heart, but Mr. McCall is puzzled and asks, "Why does he sponsor us?" ”

Mr. Little Baker pointed to Yuan Yanqian, who was calm and light on the surface, and said proudly in his heart: "We are all blessed by Neo." Mr. Morgan was full of praise for his book "Murder on the Orient Express", saying that it was the best detective he had ever read. ”

He also said that if Neo could write the next one soon, and it would be as exciting as this one, he would consider sponsoring our trip from start to finish.

Our Master Yuan was happy when he heard it, and looked at how hard people urged them to change. In the future, a certain online literature website will not reward its own site-wide news.

"So......" Louis said as he stared at Yuan Yan with bright eyes, "Neo, write quickly!" ”

Yuan Yanqian frowned and said, "Louie, do you think that writing is like milking a cow, it comes out as soon as you squeeze it......"

Mr. McCall interrupted, "Neo, it's not interesting for you to say that. We all know it's easier for you to write than to milk a cow. ”

Mr. Little Baker also chimed in: "Yes, yes, you don't count how much you have written since October last year, and how much time it will take you to write a detective." ”

When our Master Yuan heard this, instead of opening up, he was shocked, his writing speed was really too fast, and these two were members of the SCP Foundation, and it would be bad if other people had doubts.

I should write less long stories and make them shorter. Except for that Chinese long serial......

"Well......" he shrugged his shoulders and said, "Louie, tell Mr. Morgan that I should be able to finish the next one before I leave Europe." The idea is already there, and it's called "Tragedy on the Nile......"

With such an enthusiastic reader, he had to say sorry to Ms. Agatha Christie once again.

In fact, according to the Guinness Book of World Records in the future, she should be the best-selling author in human history. Counting all her forms of writings, only the Bible and William Shakespeare's books were sold more than her.

Moreover, "Murder on the Orient Express" was written in 1934, and "Murder on the Nile" was published in 1937. At that time, she was already famous.

These two are indeed classics of classics, but they are the icing on the cake for her. Even if there is no Detective Poirot series, Ms. Christie will only earn a little less money at most.

Yuan Yan copied these two books, and there really wasn't much psychological burden.

At this point, he remembered one more thing and said, "By the way, Louie." I'm going to have to transport a horse back to China, so don't forget to arrange it for me. ”

That horse was a red rabbit given to him by Ms. Louis Cromwell Brooks.

Think about it, when the time comes, he will ride a horse and gallop through the streets of the magic capital, if you want to have more factions, you will have more factions, and if you want more wind, you will have more wind.

With this purebred Arabian horse, what more Maserati, what more Rolls-Royce.

In fact, he is emulating the Jianhu Woman. That's what she did back then, riding an Oriental horse, carrying a Japanese sword, and wearing a school uniform...... Note that it is not the sailor suit, swaggering through the streets of Shaoxing, making the local onlookers chanting...... Stand!

After all, it was the late Qing Dynasty, not the end of the Ming Dynasty, and this kind of shocking behavior was not allowed by the whole society. Even revolutionary comrade Zhang Taiyan said that he is proud and has no choice of language. He died with a leak.

"I remember......," Louis Baker nodded, "and book two more luxury suites." ”

Since it is a luxury suite, it is not for one person. They were young people and didn't need to bring any servants and housekeepers, so the two rooms were really more than enough.

"What two suites?!" Yuan Yanqian immediately jumped out to object, and said with a strange smile on his face, "It's three!" ”

"Yes, yes, yes......" The two young gentlemen present glanced at each other, and immediately laughed thievingly, and nodded in agreement tacitly, "Roar, roar, roar...... It's three, it's three, it's three......"

"Hah, all three of you are here."

Just as they were discussing the tickets, three beautifully dressed ladies walked in.

"Helen, Emma, and Ace, why don't you eat together?" As the master, Master Yuan stood up and greeted.

"Helen of Manhattan" shook her little head and said very dissatisfied: "What kind of breakfast are you eating, didn't you say that you would accompany us to SHOPPING?" ”

"Helen, who said I was going to go shopping with you???" When Mr. McCall heard this, not only his face but also his tone changed.

"John, that's what you said!" "Her Majesty the Queen" crossed Xiao Man's waist with one hand and pointed at him with the other, "Didn't you promise me in person last night?" ”

Poor "His Majesty the Emperor" scratched his head and said, "Last night...... Didn't I get drunk last night? ”

"Doesn't it count if you're drunk? Mr. John McCall, I really haven't seen you being such an unbeliever! "Helen is unforgiving.

At this time, the "Priestess Lord" also helped: "Yes, we are going to travel around the world." There must be a lot of things to buy, and without the help of a few gentlemen of you, how could we ladies be able to handle it? ”

"That's right, boss. We're going to China, how can we do it without some preparation? ”

If Miss Morman said this a hundred years later, our Master Yuan would definitely go back in the face, you white-skinned buns, we don't have anything. Because of the tariffs, luxury goods and certain electronic products are a little more expensive.

When the time comes, Lao Tzu will take you to Hongqiao Market to open your eyes, and ensure that you are like flies in a honey pot - no questions asked.

However, it was 1921, and Seris really didn't have anything, not even bicycle bells had to be imported.

"This ......"

When the three gentlemen heard these irrefutable reasons of the three ladies, they all immediately showed toothache expressions.

Yuan Yanqian had a good idea as soon as his eyes rolled, and he showed a beaming expression and said, "Three beautiful young ladies, I am glad to tell you the good news, Mr. Morgan is going to sponsor our round-the-world trip, and we can take the ship of his passenger company for free. ”

"Hello, are you telling the truth?" The three beautiful ladies really showed expressions of surprise.

Master Yuan's female secretary is also counted, the other two are traveling at their own expense, and the savings in the ferry ticket don't mean that they can SHOP more?

"What am I lying to you for?" He swore solemnly, "But Mr. Morgan has one condition, he wants me to finish a detective as soon as possible......

"So......" he picked up his napkin and wiped his mouth, "so that everyone can enjoy this luxurious trip for free, although I unfortunately can't accompany you to the shopping, but I have to go to work now!" ”

He bowed to Baker and McCall and said in a sympathetic tone, "I can only ask you two for this matter." Have fun! ”

Naturally, the two of them let out a miserable cry: "Neo! ”

It's also called Ni What Ao, this is called the Dead Dao Friend Immortal Poor Dao.

"Well-off, send them where they want to go!"

"Yes, Second Master."

Our Master Yuan casually ordered his driver, and then he stepped into his study without hearing it.

"Click."

He locked the door and let out a sigh. He then walked over to the wine cabinet and poured himself a glass of whiskey......

"Oops!"

He raised his hand to suck on the new wound that had appeared inexplicably, then threw his head back and drained the whiskey in one gulp

Yuan Yanqian sat down, took out a mouth ball and put it on his mouth:

"Guys, Are You Ready?"