Chapter 40: Concubines?
(Originally, I collected some historical data and wanted to write about my Chinese dream.) But later it was found that it affected the rhythm of the writing, and Zhou Nan, who had just arrived in the United States, was not suitable for making too sharp a voice at this time. If the writing is shallow, it doesn't hurt or itch, and if you scratch it through your boots, it will affect the development of the plot if you write deeply. So this one will be sent out again when the protagonist participates in the founding of the Chinese country, and of course the editor's opinion will be consulted at that time. )
"One hundred years ago, the Opium War sounded the clarion call for the Western powers to invade China. Over the past 100 years, our nation has been in dire straits, the people are in dire straits, and more importantly, the force of the great powers has destroyed not only our bodies, but also our spirits. ”
"The two Opium Wars, the First Sino-Japanese War, and the warlord secession after the founding of the Republic of China, we have suffered too much in the past hundred years......"
“…… We can be defeated, we can be bullied, but we should not throw in the towel. The hardships of the past have taught us never to try to put our hopes in others, and to always remember that the only way to gain respect is to learn to be self-reliant, self-reliant, self-loving and confident. ”
Audrey's current level of Chinese has long allowed her to understand the meaning of Zhou Nan's words, and what she likes most is Zhou Nan's fair analysis of the nation and the country, scholarship and current affairs, not from her own position, but from a public and known position.
She is proud and proud of Zhou Nan, because this kind of broad feeling of abandoning personal selfishness is something that countless people can't have.
Although she is only eighteen years old, she has been influenced by Zhou Nan, and her knowledge has long surpassed that of ordinary little girls. These insights allow her to fully cope with various situations in life and social interactions in her daily life, no matter who she faces, she can deal with them calmly.
Even if it is a princess of a country like Marita, Audrey does not have the slightest cowardice and inferiority, and even has a faint sense of superiority.
Because in her opinion, she has become more broad-minded with Zhou Nan, and she thinks about the country and the nation all day long. And Marita is still a vulgar little girl, thinking about food, clothing, housing and transportation related to herself all day long.
Listening to Zhou Nan talk to these Chinese about self-reliance, self-improvement, self-love and self-confidence, she enjoyed everyone's love for Zhou Nan, which made her feel a sense of empathy and pride.
This is her husband, her lover, his excellence, is unmatched by everyone.
Dozens of media reporters in the audience kept filming Zhou Nan and Audrey on the stage. Although Zhou Nan is their main target, Audrey has also attracted a lot of attention.
Many Americans already know that this girl will be the heroine of the new Paramount movie, and her style in the commercial has already captivated countless Americans, and now seeing her makes them feel even more amazing.
They had never seen a woman who had become a little woman, and still had the purity of an angel. Her clear eyes are more innocent and flawless than a virgin, and her smile can make everyone ashamed of themselves.
Zhou Nan's speech came to an end, and he called on all Chinese to live well, have the courage to pursue, work hard for their small family, and contribute their own strength to Huaxia.
He is now qualified to say so, because he is a role model for all overseas Chinese, and his personal donation of one million dollars to the Chinese nation in the East Indies has long since spread throughout the world with the spread of news everywhere.
The sun finally set below the horizon, and Zhou Nan's speech ended, but the gathered Chinese were still reluctant to leave.
There are many Chinese people who live in this hotel in order to have close contact with Zhou Nan.
Storco and Etinny also did not have time to rest, and they were coordinating with Bill and the Chinese delegates to arrange for some of the delegates to have dinner with Zhou Nan.
And Zhou Nan and Audrey, because they have gone back to the room after a long trip, have to go back to the room to freshen up, take a rest, and replenish their physical strength.
Los Angeles in April was lukewarm, and after Zhou Nan entered the house, he threw himself on the comfortable big bed, and his mind was a little sluggish due to his excessive brain. However, his mood was very high, and he did not feel sleepy at all.
He lay on the bed, didn't move, thinking back to his speech just now, and felt that there were no loopholes, so he was relieved.
Audrey finished grooming, changed another set of clothes, and lay down beside Zhou Nan, who closed his eyes and recuperated, and helped him gently press his head. "Honey, are you tired?"
"I'm a little tired, but I'm happy." Zhou Nan patted the back of her hand, stretched her waist, and then sat up and said: "We Chinese have never lacked the spirit of dedication and hardship, but nearly a hundred years of humiliation have made us lose our spirit, and now, reshaping the national temperament is actually more important than anything else." I'm going to wash my face ......."
Audrey also sat up, helped Zhou Nan open the suitcase, and asked, "Honey, which outfit are you going to wear?" ”
"That white practice uniform, and if you can't wear leather shoes, just wear the cloth shoes that Mrs. Sun helped me make."
Zhou Nan's fame in Europe not only brought attention, but also many Chinese often sent him some small gifts. During the Lantern Festival, Sun Yuanhua, a snack seller from Paris, and his wife gave Zhou Nan two pairs of cloth shoes made by himself, and Zhou Nan has always liked them very much.
When they went downstairs to the restaurant, the Turkish restaurant had already been chartered by the Chinese. Although it is a Turkish restaurant, the Chinese people today just don't want to disturb the other guests, and the food they eat is not limited to Turkish flavors.
No one cares what to eat, but because there are so many people, everyone just cares about saying hello, and there is no time to discuss any in-depth topics.
This kind of entertainment lasted until after dinner, and there was an endless stream of Chinese compatriots who wanted to know Zhou Nan, and most of them Zhou Nan didn't remember.
Audrey, who can speak Chinese, is also liked by many people. Although she is not a Chinese, her love story with Zhou Nan has long spread all over the world with Zhou Nan's fame, and it is impossible for everyone to have disgust for such a crystal-like girl.
However, there are still some older old people who have been hinting to Zhou Nan that they can find another Chinese girl to serve. As long as Zhou Nan is willing, they can immediately arrange a bunch of girls for Zhou Nan.
In this era, monogamy was not yet practiced among the Chinese, and although many literati who had embraced the ideas of the new school had been calling for monogamy, there were still many people who had one wife, one concubine, or even three concubines.
However, of course, they don't care about whether Zhou Nan's married life is harmonious, I'm afraid they still have some minds about Audrey's identity in their hearts.
Zhou Nan has now become a rich man by relying on royalties, and he still has shares in the Volkswagen factory, not to mention one more daughter-in-law, even a few more can afford it.
Arranging two more Chinese girls for Zhou Nan as concubines can at least ensure that Zhou Nan's bloodline in the future will be pure Chinese, but as for what Audrey will think, they don't care at all.
Zhou Nan directly responded to these proposals and said to them: "Thank you for your care, three wives and four concubines are every man's dream, but it also depends on the environment a person is in." If I were in the motherland, even if I was in Nanyang, no one would blame me for having three wives and four concubines. But I'm in Europe right now, and I'm also committed to using my influence to improve the situation of the Chinese. If I take the lead in perpetuating this bad habit, it will only make Westerners reject me. My personal affairs are small, but the national affairs are big, please think twice. ”
He secretly looked at Audrey, who was surrounded by several Chinese women, and didn't know what kind of persuasion she would encounter.
Speaking from the heart, Zhou Nan is already very satisfied with Audrey. They have known each other since she was eleven years old, and Zhou Nan has had a huge impact on her life, causing her to grow up according to Zhou Nan's expectations.
In this case, two people have a lot of similarities in terms of life, values, or personal preferences, and there is nothing to run in between them.
If she is a different woman, she will not be able to cooperate with herself in all aspects like Audrey. Zhou Nan writes, and Audrey will add fragrance to the red sleeves next to her, but she will not disturb Zhou Nan.
Zhou Nan likes to be quiet, Audrey also likes to be quiet, both of them can endure loneliness, and having each other is like owning people all over the world.
Two people have a tacit understanding like one person, and they don't need to accommodate each other at all. But what about a different person?
Different outlooks on life and values, different preferences, all need to accommodate each other, such a day of trembling, what's the point?
Just like a girl like Marita, she likes to be lively, she likes parties, she likes dances, and the two of them may have more passion in a short time, but what about after the passion? It's just a piece of chicken feathers.
Which Master Xu and Miss Lu are a good example, if you don't fit a woman for yourself, it will only be trouble, not enjoyment.
Fortunately, this issue was not the main concern of everyone, and soon after the meal, a group of men moved to the conference room of the hotel to continue the conversation.
Mr. Situ has been mediating with various parties in China for the past two years, but because of the butterfly effect brought about by the appearance of Zhou Nan, a new country has appeared in Nanyang, so he should have been in China now, but now he has returned to the United States.
By his side, Zhou Nan also recognized an "acquaintance" who hid his identity, of course, the other party didn't know that Zhou Nan knew him.
In the conference room, there were only a few trustworthy Chinese people who exchanged opinions on a small scale, and the civil war, development, including the construction of the Nanyang Chinese state, were all topics of exchange.
Zhou Nan insisted on refusing to make any comments on both sides of the civil war, only hoping that the civil war would end as soon as possible and allow his compatriots to live a stable life.
But he also promised that no matter who wins or loses, he will, as always, continue to support his country without hesitation as a Chinese.
The conversation lasted until late at night, but almost everyone had no fun, and when they broke up, several agreed that the conversation would continue the next night.
When she returned to her room, Audrey, who always greeted her on weekdays, was lying on the bed and didn't get up at all.
(Because of the change of thinking, it's a bit of a cardin, and it's hard to code this chapter.) I'll adjust as soon as possible. )