“Every night in my dreams

I see you， I feel you，

That is ho I kno you go on

Far across the distance，And spaces beteen us

You have come to sho you go on……”

Christmas is just around the corner, and singing can be heard in London's street shops.

With the release of "Titanic", not only Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh became famous, but the theme song of the movie "My Heart is Eternal" also swept the UK again.

As early as 30 years ago, the prototype of modern pop music appeared in the United States, called "Ding Bang Alley Song". "Ding Bang Alley" is a place name, and it was also translated as "Tingpan Hutong" during the Republic of China, so according to our Chinese, American pop music at this time should be called "Tingpan Hutong Song".

What an intoxicating style of translation!

Until the advent of rock music, "Tingpan Hutong Song" was the hegemon of pop music, and gradually spread from the United States to the world.

And "My Heart is Eternal" "created" by Zhou Hexuan obviously belongs to the "Tingpan Hutong Song" that is beyond the times, mature, perfect, elegant, and touching...... Even the British, who looked down on American music, instantly became obsessed with it.

When Zhou Hexuan went to Sweden to receive the award, Vivien Leigh also went to France with the group, and then went to Italy and Spain, which caused a whirlwind in Western European countries.

The repercussions of the movie version of "Titanic" exploded in Europe, and it was also reprinted, allowing Zhou Hexuan to get a soft hand for the manuscript fee. Even if he didn't win the Nobel Prize, just with the current influence of "Titanic", Zhou Hexuan is enough to become a European celebrity.

Vivien Leigh returned to London just before Christmas and spent Christmas Eve with Zhou Hexuan and her sisters. She also took the opportunity to tell the children the story of Santa Claus, which made Xiao Lingjun clamoring for socks all day long, hanging on the bedside and waiting to receive gifts.

On December 23, the Mayor of London officially awarded Zhou Hexuan the title of Honorary Citizen, and the University of London awarded Zhou Hexuan an honorary doctorate of letters.

On December 26, the day after Christmas, William Astor held a grand ball at Cliveden Manor, saying that it was to celebrate Zhou Hexuan's Nobel Prize. Of course, Chadwick, another Nobel laureate from the United Kingdom, is also the protagonist of this ball.

In the evening, Zhou Hexuan took Zhang Leyi and Vivien Li to the famous Cliveden Manor.

As we have said in previous chapters, between 1937 and 1940 the estate was the "political centre" of the whole of Britain, where all major government decisions were made, and even the so-called "Cleverden Group" was formed.

In addition, the estate is also the "cultural center" of the United Kingdom, with regular salons and parties throughout the year, such as Churchill, Chaplin, George Bernard Shaw, Gandhi...... Ducheng was invited to the party.

Cliveden Manor is the property of the Astor family. (This has been corrected, William Astor was the big boss of the Observer and Chamberlain's staunchest supporter.)

"This manor is so beautiful!" Zhang Leyi couldn't help but admire.

Vivien Leigh nodded, "It's really beautiful." ”

Zhou Hexuan looked at the big house in front of him with some nostalgia, he had been here before the crossing, and it had been transformed into a luxury hotel at that time. Even the cheapest room cost more than $1,000 a night (the servant's bedroom was remodeled), and Zhou Hexuan couldn't afford to live at the time, so he could only stand outside in the garden part to take pictures.

Zhou Hexuan recalled the tour guide's narrative back then, saying: "This manor is a luxury country villa built by the Duke of Buckingham 200 years ago, but the original building has been burned down. What we see now is the construction of the 2nd Duke of Sutherland, which is the political and cultural center of the whole of Britain. ”

"The political and cultural center of Britain?" Zhang Leyi really couldn't figure it out.

Even Vivien Leigh, a native of London, didn't understand that she hadn't reached that level yet.

"Since 20 years ago, all the top celebrities who come to the UK, as well as local politicians, writers and artists, have been invited to the salon party by the owner of the manor. This time I won the Nobel Prize, and I made a big show in the UK, and Cleverden Manor invited me to be sure. ”

Linking Cleverden Manor with William Aster, Zhou Hexuan felt more and more that that old guy was really not simple.

However, in a few years, when Chamberlain loses power, the Astor family will donate the estate. When the time comes, Zhou Hexuan can take the opportunity to buy Cliveden Manor, and he will definitely have face and make money.

"Come with me, several!" The maid greeted her with a smile.

The manor is very large, and there is a garden outside the main building, and only the lawn in the middle is enough to make two or three football fields. The house has several floors, white Italian style, and countless rooms, which can no longer be considered a country house, it should be called a "palace".

"Oh, Mr. Zhou, Mrs. Zhou, Miss Vivien Leigh, hello!" The hostess, Nancy, greeted with a smile.

Zhou Hexuan hurriedly shook hands: "Hello, Mrs. Astor." ”

Nancy Aster, the first female parliamentarian in British history, danced with long sleeves and was a regular guest at her salon with all the celebrities of the British literary and artistic circles.

Zhou Hexuan finally felt the luxury of the British aristocracy, and the pomp of the Astor family even surpassed Prince Albert. There were as many as 30 maids entertaining guests at this ball alone, all of whom were well-trained and elegantly spoken. In addition, there are manservants in charge of various affairs, and a family symphony orchestra, which adds up to nearly a hundred.

No wonder William Astor was said to be a loser, who sold countless ancestral properties to maintain a luxurious life, which is more extravagant than the British royal family, who can hold it!

The banquet hall was more than 600 square meters, with red wine glasses piled up like a hill, groups of servants walking around, and bands playing soothing music.

There are already dozens of people in it, all of whom are elites in British politics and literary circles. They stood in groups and chatted, the largest group, and in the center stood Chadwick, this year's Nobel Laureate in Physics.

"Oh, look who's coming," said William Aster, who walked over with open arms and a smile, "Hello, Zhou, and two beautiful ladies." ”

"Hello, Mr. Astor!"

Zhang Leyi and Vivien Li snuggled left and right beside Zhou Hexuan, Vivien Li made no secret of her lover identity, and the guests present were not surprised by this. Lovers are too common for politicians, aristocrats, and literary artists.

There are still many acquaintances who came today, including Vivien Leigh's father Ounis, George Bernard Shaw, who used to deal with, Howard Sassoon, who helped Zhou Hexuan build momentum, and Toynbee, who has always had a good relationship with Zhou Hexuan......

Those who have seen and those who have not seen each other have all come over to say hello to Zhou Hexuan, and it is tiring enough just to deal with these people.

After a long time, Ernis pulled Zhou Hexuan aside alone and asked, "You gave birth to a daughter with Mary?" ”

"Yes, very beautiful little angel." Zhou Hexuan replied awkwardly.

Vivien Lisheng's daughter did not come to London this time, she was too young to travel long distances, so she stayed in Tianjin and let Cui Huifu take care of her.

Ernis gritted his teeth and said, "You're such a bastard! ”

Zhou Hexuan smiled and said, "Next time I come to London, I will bring her to see her grandfather." ”

Ernis said in a commanding tone: "When I am three years old, bring her to London, and I will raise her myself." I only have one daughter and only one granddaughter, and I will give her all my future inheritance! ”

"No, no, no, the air quality in London is too poor for the healthy growth of children." Zhou Hexuan directly refused.

"Then I'll build a villa for her in the suburbs," Annis said. ”

Zhou Hexuan said speechlessly: "Let's talk about it then." ”