Chapter 116: Bad Guys
Sitting in the car, Audrey yawned unconsciously, leaned on Zhou Nan's right arm, closed her eyes and recuperated.
Don't talk about her, even Zhou Nan feels tired, and he hasn't had a good rest until now.
When he came back to the villa, Zhou Nan woke up Audrey. "Baby, it's home."
In the other car, Jean Nord also helped Lady Hemstra's men out of the car. Just as he was about to speak, the door of the house opened, and Fayward walked out quickly and came to Zhou Nan's side. "Jonas, Mr. Schweitzer, they've been waiting for you for a long time."
Zhou Nan looked at his watch, it was already half past eleven in the evening. Yesterday I made an appointment with Schweitzer to meet them tonight, but I didn't expect to be delayed for so long at Earl Pattinson's house.
Audrey obediently helped Zhou Nan up the steps and said softly: "I'm going to rest with my mother first, don't be too late." ”
"Well, go to bed early, we're going to find your grandfather tomorrow......"
Zhou Nan let out a long sigh, lifted his spirits, and entered the house.
He was actually very willing to discuss the details of humanitarianism with Schweitzer, he was a pure theorist, while Schweitzer was a real humanitarian, and the two of them together could definitely carry forward this kind of theory.
So, although he was tired, he was still willing to talk to Schweitzer.
After entering the large living room and watching Audrey and her mother go upstairs, he said to Ettinney, "Ettinney, go and bring me the manuscripts of my previous humanitarian speeches, as well as the ones I have revised." ”
During this time, he has been busy, and even when he is recuperating from his injuries, he is reluctant to touch those manuscripts. So there aren't many papers on humanitarianism.
Zhou Nan did not have the idea of cherishing himself, because his lecture tour in the south of France had already made humanism his monograph.
Schweitzer's extensive experience as an ethicist and humanitarian also helped him refine the manuscript.
He is known as one of the great figures of the twentieth century, and even if he is asked to sign his work, Zhou Nan is willing.
In the small living room, Schweitzer and Henderson sat on the sofa, looking at some manuscripts. This is part of the second volume of Zhou Nan's unpublished "General History of the World", which is equivalent to a detailed outline.
For the sake of publicity, a part was printed and specially shown to these academics.
Seeing Zhou Nan come back, both of them put down their books and stood up. "Jonas, you are a true scholar, this kind of socialization will not only corrupt one's heart, but also increase one's inertia, as scholars, we should try to minimize unnecessary socializing."
Zhou Nan shook his head with a smile, shook hands with the two of them and said, "I can't help myself, don't you often helplessly give speeches and fundraiser all over Europe!" ”
He laughed, "Indeed, I was wrong. Life is always full of helplessness......"
The doctor helped Zhou Nan observe the wound, and then helped Zhou Nan reapply the medicine and change the gauze. Zhou Nan was unaffected and kept exchanging various opinions with Schweitzer and answering some of his questions.
Etinny brought the manuscript, and Zhou Nan handed it to him directly and said, "Mr. Schweitzer, I have great admiration for your contribution to the humanitarian cause. Although my collation of the humanitarian spirit has been relatively complete, I have not elaborated and explained it in too depth. You've been struggling in this direction all your life, would you like to finish this book with me? ”
He paused for a moment, pointed to his nose and asked, "Let me join in the compilation too?" ”
Zhou Nan nodded and said, "Your experience and experience can bring more profound meaning and ideas to this book, and you also have rich examples to illustrate the meaning." So I think it's the two of us working together to make this book even more fascinating. However, since I have promised the Red Cross to set up a fund with all the remuneration for this book, I am afraid that I will not be able to provide you with a suitable remuneration. However, the Foundation's reward, I will give you a percentage of the voting rights. ”
Schweitzer nodded seriously and said, "Just to improve the theory of humanism, I am also willing to do this." ”
Zhou Nan nodded and said, "Okay, today you take a look at my manuscript, how to revise it, and where it needs to be improved, we'll talk about it later." ”
He also saw Zhou Nan's tiredness, and immediately said: "You go to rest, I'll take a look at your manuscript first, I'm not familiar with your content, and I don't dare to modify your work at will." ”
Zhou Nan said with a smile: "It's our work." ”
Etinny sent Zhou Nan to the second floor, and when Zhou Nan was about to enter the bedroom, he said, "Jonas, you made a mistake in this matter today. ”
Zhou Nan paused for a moment, didn't understand what he meant, turned around and asked, "Why do you say that?" ”
Seeing that there was no one beside him, he whispered: "Ludwig and I both think that your manual of humanitarian spirituality is already very complete, and you don't need help from others at all. Although it is only tens of thousands of words, this is originally a single book. You're now sharing your reputation with others, and if that's the case, you shouldn't just be adding Schweitzer alone. Russell, Wittgenstein, including Toynbee, who had the best relationship with you, which of them was worse than Schweitzer? If today's events get out, will they be angry? ”
Zhou Nan froze, and was really at a loss for a while. These things that Etinny said, he didn't think about the relationship in it at all. It's just that Schweitzer thinks that because he himself studies humanism, he wants to work with him to improve the book. But if other people really know about this matter, will they have an opinion about themselves?
He hesitated for a moment and asked, "Then what do you say should be done now?" ”
"Now that Schweitzer has been brought in, then we can naturally bring in more influential people, either you alone enjoy the honor, or you will bring the humanities and philosophers of all countries to hype up this book."
Zhou Nan felt a headache, although he hadn't figured out the relationship yet, he also knew that what Etinny said was not wrong.
"I'm dizzy now, I'll talk about it tomorrow morning."
Etinny nodded and said, "Okay, I wish you a good night." ”
Zhou Nan came back too early, and although Audrey had finished taking a shower, she was still being pulled by Mrs. Hemstra by the bedside to discipline her. "Since the princess has asked you to go to the concert with you, you should take this matter seriously...... Jonas, the guest is gone? ”
"No, they're still reading the manuscript, I'm so tired, I'm back to rest."
Audrey said happily, "I'll put water on you for a bath...... apparently she couldn't stand her mother's verbosity anymore.
Zhou Nan only remembered at this time that he had made an appointment with Tang Yin at noon. "Mother, on Sunday afternoon, the King invited us to Buckingham Palace as a guest, and you should prepare for ......"
Mrs. Hemstra was so surprised that she could no longer care about Audrey, and stood up. "Oh my God, Jonas, I'm not dreaming!"
Zhou Nan smiled: "I'm sure it's not." ”
"It's Wednesday today, and there are still three days to go. Oh my God......" Lady Hemstra immediately became anxious and went round and round the room. "Clothes, shoes, jewelry, all of them have to be ready...... Audrey...... Oh, your clothes are ready, but I ......"
Audrey couldn't help but say: "Mom, it's already midnight, don't disturb others to rest, what's the matter, we have to wait until we go to find grandpa and come back to decide, isn't it?" ”
She pulled Zhou Nan to lie on the sofa and put the pillow under Zhou Nan's waist. "You lie down for a while, I'll pour some hot water and help you wipe your body."
Audrey's attitude poured cold water on Mrs. Hemstra, but she didn't agree at all, sat opposite Zhou Nan and said: "As long as His Majesty agrees, Audrey's title will be determined, which is my goal all along." ”
Zhou Nan didn't agree with it, and said: "Mom, Audrey lives with me in Switzerland, whether she is a baroness or not, it doesn't have much influence on us. We are not meant to live under the care of the British king...... They have no shortage of people to greet them, and to maintain their dignity may make him look up to us......"
Lady Hemstra paused for a moment, and then said, "Maybe you're right, maybe I'm right, I need to think about it." It's getting late, so let's rest early......"
Obviously, Zhou Nan and Audrey's double pouring cold water made her feel unhappy.
Zhou Nan didn't expect to convince her, her father was a governor, grew up in an aristocratic family, received an aristocratic education, and the blood of the nobility had been integrated into her thoughts.
However, no matter what she wants to do, it doesn't matter what she wants to do, and if she respects the British king, it will not touch Zhou Nan's fundamental interests.
After she left, Audrey poked her head out of the bathroom and said, "Mom is a little paranoid now, I never thought that a baron's title was important to me. ”
"So what's important?"
"Your love......" She immediately got up embarrassed, kicked her eyes and said, "Take off your clothes, I'll help you take a bath." ”
Zhou Nan pretended to be disobedient and got up awkwardly, and as soon as he unbuttoned his clothes, he groaned. "I touched my left arm, it hurts......"
Audrey hurriedly ran out of the bathroom, careful not to let Zhou Nan move again. "Seriously? Do you want to call a doctor?
? ”
Zhou Nan's right arm wrapped around her waist and kissed her ear. "You're the best doctor for me......"
Audrey then understood that he was teasing and teasing herself, angry and laughing, but she didn't dare to push him away. She could only wrap her arms around Zhou Nan's waist and bite Zhou Nan's neck. "You're a bad badass......"