After dreaming of getting rich, I dressed up as a collapsed idol

Chapter 528

Whenever Lu Qingfeng went to a new place, he would make some preparations. He would have many discussions with the students who participated in the previous year's activities beforehand, and he would have some knowledge of the famous colleges of Cambridge University.

As Li Shibai said, Trinity College is the most prestigious college for academic research at Cambridge University, and more than 30 Nobel laureates have come from here.

Look at the graduates who have come out of this college.

Newton, the same Isaac Newton who discovered universal gravitation after being hit on the head by an apple.

Newton's teacher was Barrow, who proposed the concept of the differential triangle in 1669. Barrow was the Dean of Trinity College, and Newton succeeded him after he resigned from the position.

Francis Bacon, a materialist philosopher of the English Renaissance, the founder of experimental science, and the founder of modern inductive reasoning, believed that the Industrial Revolution in the West in the 18th century was not caused by the invention of any particular technology.

At its core was the profound cultural transformation that occurred from the 16th to the 18th centuries, triggered by the new knowledge concepts advocated by Bacon.

George Gordon Byron was a 19th-century Romantic poet and one of the leaders of the Greek national liberation movement.

He also had a daughter named Ada Lovelace, who was the founder of computer programming.

The entrance to the college is a very old medieval building, with a symmetrical gatehouse made of gray stone and flax-colored bricks.

Located directly above the entrance, in the center, stands a statue of King Henry VIII, holding a golden sphere symbolizing the throne in his left hand, while his right hand holds a chair leg, looking rather peculiar.

"Isn't it interesting? Every tourist who comes here takes a picture. It's a unique feature of our school. When Henry VIII built this college, he ordered the construction of this statue so that people would remember him."

“Initially, he held a scepter in his right hand, which represented majesty, but the students at Cambridge didn’t like it, so some students secretly replaced the scepter with this chair leg.”

"It hasn't been changed since then, and that's how it became a tourist attraction."

Li Shibai introduced the event to Lu Qingfeng and other Peking University students who were participating for the first time.

Lu Qingfeng found it quite interesting and took out his phone to take a picture.

"I heard that your school also has a Newton apple tree, which is a branch of the apple tree that hit Newton?"

"Yes, you'll see it once you go inside."

Led by Li Shibai, the group entered the gate and, following the direction he pointed, saw a lush apple tree growing on a lawn to the right.

It may seem unremarkable, but when you connect it with Newton and universal gravitation, it takes on a different feel.

Just like Peking University, this kind of campus, which has a rich history and profound cultural heritage, is not only a place for learning, but also a tourist attraction. However, it's too late today.

Lu Qingfeng and his group traveled by plane and bus for more than ten hours in a row, and some of the older members of the group were also a bit exhausted.

So I didn't explore much, just briefly went inside and checked things out before settling into my accommodation in Cambridge.

After assigning rooms and tidying up a bit, Professor Chen gathered everyone together and gave them instructions on things to pay attention to, as well as the schedule for the exchange activities.

These things were actually said before we set off, but I'm saying them again in case everyone forgets.

The entire event lasted a week. In the first few days, Lu Qingfeng and other Peking University students would integrate into the Cambridge University student community, attending classes, participating in extracurricular activities, conducting research experiments, and so on.

The last three days will be dedicated to academic exchanges and cultural discussions.

"Tomorrow morning, Trinity College will arrange for a student to accompany you. During this time, you should imagine yourselves as Cambridge students and experience the learning atmosphere here."

After Professor Chen finished speaking, he told everyone to go back and get some rest.

"Breeze."

He called Lu Qingfeng aside.

“Your task will be more demanding. You and Mr. Zhu need to rehearse music, but your English isn’t very good, so communication might be a bit difficult. I’ll talk to Professor Fan and ask him to arrange for a student who is good at Chinese to mentor you.”

"As you said."

Lu Qingfeng felt a little embarrassed, realizing what it meant to regret not having enough knowledge when you need it most.

Professor Chen patted him on the shoulder and told him to go back and rest.

……

Good morning, my friend from China.

Lu Qingfeng went to bed early last night, but he didn't know if it was because of jet lag, but when he woke up he felt not very energetic and his temples were throbbing.

Around 7:30, someone knocked on the door.

The door opened, revealing a familiar white face: Li Shibai.

Lu Qingfeng wasn't surprised. When Professor Chen said that last night, he thought it would be this white college student who spoke fluent Chinese.

"You don't look well. Didn't you sleep well last night?"

"It's alright, probably because of the time difference."

It's around 12:30 AM Beijing time now. If he were still in China, Lu Qingfeng would be fast asleep by now. But he's just woken up, and it's normal for him to feel unwell because his long-established biological clock has gone against his body rhythm.

"Okay, then let's grab a coffee for breakfast to perk us up."

"alright."

Lu Qingfeng clicked his tongue. He did need some caffeine right now, even though he didn't like the taste of coffee.

Once you leave this modern-style accommodation building, the surrounding buildings look quite old. These walls, which have stood for hundreds of years and bear the marks of time, often show signs of repair.

The Gothic courtyard-style buildings still retain their medieval landscape. Strolling through them, the overwhelming Western classical style was quite interesting to Lu Qingfeng.

Li Shibai didn't rush him, and would occasionally introduce him to the history of these buildings.

"If you're interested, I can take you for a walk after dinner."

"I've recently been reading the works of Mr. Zhu Guangqian. He studied in England, and one of his books, 'A History of Western Aesthetics,' discusses the aesthetic thought from ancient Greece and Rome to the Renaissance."

Lu Qingfeng turned his gaze away from the building in front of him and said.

"I became interested in related things, but my previous knowledge was only superficial. There is a saying in our country that is, 'Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles.' Now that I have seen these buildings with my own eyes and combined them with the knowledge in the books, I have gained a deeper understanding."

"Yes, I also know a saying that my father told me: 'Practice is the sole criterion for testing truth.'"

Lu Qingfeng gave a thumbs up.

This quote comes from a great man's saying; Li Shibai's father was no ordinary man!

"By the way, you seem to be a writer. How about I take you somewhere later? Maybe you'll be interested?"

"where?"

"You will know when you go."

Lu Qingfeng asked no more questions and, led by Li Shibai, went to a bakery to eat his first meal in England.