Genius club

Chapter 14 Shadow of the Cold War

Even if the cold wave is raging, even if the snow is falling.

But Lin Xian still felt a trace of warmth passing through his palm and entering his hand.

On the back, it spreads all the way down the arms, warming the whole body.

His firm materialist atheism seemed to be shaken at this moment one by one.

[There may be no God or gods in this world, but maybe... there really are angels? 】

Just like praying devoutly with your eyes closed, surrounded by swirling snowflakes

Wrapped around, like the scattered feathers of an angel's wings, the Empire State Building's high top is isolated from the world.

"hey-hey."

He raised his head with a smile and slowly opened his eyes:

"Whether this wish works or not, but at the end of the day, I leave you this opportunity that I have been waiting for for more than ten years. I believe you can become the savior!"

The snowflakes swirling around also lost their strength at this time. The airflow becomes calmer.

Dots of white snow fall lightly to the ground, dyeing the world with a layer of whiteness and simplicity.

"It will definitely work." Lin Xian said seriously.

Definitely.

he thought to himself.

Isn't this a promise he has made to many people?

Even if there was no desire from God to accept it, he accepted it; he himself

It's Aladdin's magic lamp, and he will make your wish come true!

"Ah sneeze!"

He sneezed, let go of Lin Xian's hand, and rubbed his nose:

"It seems that this season is really not suitable for wearing skirts. It's still too cold." "Yes."

Lin Xian smiled slightly and flicked the snowflakes off his head:

Then let’s go back first. It will be daytime tomorrow, no, it will be daytime today. Let’s go back

Go to a mall in Manhattan and buy you some clothes. "

"The shopping malls here in Manhattan are definitely more upscale than those in Brooklyn, and there are many styles of clothes. You can buy whatever clothes you like." "It will get colder and colder in the second half of the night. Let's get out of here." He said.

Lin Xian turned around and led him back inside the Empire State Building.

They did not return directly to the ground, but walked out of the elevator on the middle floor and came to the Empire State Building Hotel.

With a total height of 102 floors, the Empire State Building was the tallest and largest building in the world in 1952. It covers hotels, restaurants, clubs, offices, conference halls, etc.

Many facilities... So Lin Xianhe does not need to look for accommodation outside, he can stay here directly

Just stay here.

Don't worry about the money, the Coney Island gang has already paid for it. That sum of money in a suitcase is considered a huge sum of money in this era. If you don't buy a house or a car, it will be difficult to spend it quickly.

Lin Xian chose a suite with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a bathroom.

In hand, this also makes it easier.

In the past, when I had no money, I had to squeeze into a room. Now that I have money.

Of course, you have to take care of your feelings.

Click.

Lin Xian opened the door and pressed the light switch.

In an instant, the crystal chandelier in the large living room of the suite lit up, the record player in the indoor small bar automatically started playing music, and the red carpet at the entrance was spotless.

Keep your eyes open:

"It's like a castle." Lin Xian shook his head:

"The castle is not that bad, though."

He walked to the floor-to-ceiling window at the end of the living room, overlooking the beautiful night view of Manhattan: "If you want to say that this is the tallest hotel on earth, there is definitely no dispute."

Go directly to the long and large sofa, hug the pillow, lie down and roll around:

"Oh, I never thought that I would be able to live in such a gorgeous hotel one day.

shop! No, no, no...it costs several cents per second, so we can't waste it like this. "She stood up quickly and began to scan everything in the room. Finally, she aimed at the drinks and snacks in the small bar and ran straight over:

"Lin Xian! There is cream cake! And juice! But no cola?" Uh.

Lin Xian scratched his head:

"Maybe this kind of hotel assumes that Coca-Cola is not healthy, so it's not prepared. I'll look for it for you."

In the end, Lin Xian found a Coke in the bar refrigerator and was satisfied.

The two of them sat around the small bar, listening to the soothing music of the record player, devouring the small cream cakes, and then raised their drink glasses:

"Hehe, cheers!" "Cheers." The two of them clinked their glasses.

While drinking coke, Lin Xian also drank the fresh juice in the cup.

All.

ah…

Take a deep breath.

Cool.

After careful calculation, it has been almost two days since we traveled back to 1952.

It was the morning of October 28th when he first arrived, and it was now the early morning of October 30th. Lin Xian had been hungry and full until now. He could finally eat some "delicacies from the mountains and seas" and didn't care about so much anymore.

Anyway, he was so familiar with his friend in need, so there was nothing to restrain them;

The people swept up these snacks in big bites, and asked the kitchen to send some barbecue, roast chicken, etc., and swept them all away.

Until the two of them burped and couldn't eat anymore.

Lying on the sofa and sighing:

""This is the most delicious food I have ever had in my life... I had never dared to dream of such delicious food before. "Me too." Lin Xian agreed heartily:

"Sure enough, whether the food is delicious or not is not a test of the chef's skills, but how long the diners are hungry."

In fact, if you really want to talk about how delicious the barbecue and roast chicken in this hotel are, Lin Xian feels that they are far different from the food in Longguo.

Moreover, there was no drinkable soup or gruel, which made Lin Xian, who liked soup, very uncomfortable and had to make do with drinks and juice.

It’s no wonder that the obesity rate in the United States is so high. If you eat this way, you will be fat if you don’t get fat. But a long drought brings sweet dew.

After two days of starvation, Lin Xian could still eat even if he was given a plate of turkey that was as chewy as wood.

I've been running around all day today, and I'm exhausted both physically and mentally.

Already started to yawn.

The two of them went into their respective rooms to wash up, then said good night to each other and closed the door. Lin Xian took a comfortable hot bath. Lying on the bed. He glanced at the clock on the wall. The time shows 03:24 minutes.

During summer time in the United States, there is exactly 12 hours difference between the time in the United States and the Dragon Kingdom. When converted to Jackie Chan time, it is 15:24 pm, which is his dream time.

Unfortunately, after traveling to 1952, not only did he not have the characteristics of a time traveler, he also lost the ability to dream. "Let's try again tonight."

The rigor of scientific experiments means that conclusions cannot be drawn based on just one night's results. He wrapped himself in quilt.

Turn off the bedside lamp.

Close your eyes and fall asleep.

Boom, boom, boom.

Knock on the door.

Lin Xian opened his eyes and stood up immediately.

It was found that he was still in the suite bedroom, and nothing around him had changed. He raised his head and looked at the wall clock. The time showed 09:21.

"Sure enough, I have indeed lost the ability to dream, and even knocking on the door can startle me.

Waking up means that I am no longer in a state of deep sleep and have completely become a normal person." Then, he looked at the door:

"c?"

It's me. "

Outside the door, shouted:

"Lin Xian, get up quickly. The waiter has brought breakfast." "Oh, okay."

Lin Xian agreed, got up, brushed his teeth and washed his face; then walked out of the room and looked at the man in pajamas.

.

Pajamas are provided by the hotel.

After all, I only have one wedding dress, so I can’t wear this one all the time.

As a high-end hotel, we naturally do our best to serve high-end customers. Last night, the hotel staff specially

Buy her pajamas and everyday clothes for her trip today.

When he came to the dining table, he looked at the "rich breakfast" placed on it: corn porridge, milk, sandwiches, bacon, and salad." Lin Xian suddenly missed millet porridge, soy milk, and steamed buns. Americans eat these things every day. , Are you really not going to get angry? "Forget it. "

It doesn’t matter so much now.

Maybe today and going out to play, you can find a Chinese restaurant and eat some Dragon Kingdom Legend

Traditional delicacies don’t need to be very beautiful. Just make noodles, make noodle soup, and make scrambled eggs with tomatoes.

Very polite.

She waited for Lin Xian to sit down before starting to eat, but she had already turned on the black and white TV next to her to watch the news.

The news is talking about some international situations. Lin Xian listened while eating a sandwich.

Generally speaking, they are talking about the "Cold War between Misu and Suzhou", which sounds tense.

After World War II, the United States and the Soviet Union began a decades-long Cold War. Although there was indeed no hot war, the actions of both sides were quite significant.

In the past few decades, the arms race, technology race, and space race have been fierce.

At least from a scientific and technological perspective, the decades of the Cold War were precisely the stage of the most rapid development of human science and technology.

Electronic computers, integrated circuits, chips, the Internet, satellites, manned spaceflight, aerospace aircraft, new generation fighter jets, moon landing, mobile communications, global navigation and so on.

It’s hard to say how many more years it would have taken for humanity to enjoy these cutting-edge technologies without the decades of Cold War and the no-cost investment from the two major powers, Russia and Russia. This can be regarded as an unexpected gain of human civilization.

From the words of the news host on the TV, it is not difficult to tell that in this era just after the end of World War II, people's nerves are still in a state of high tension, as if a Soviet nuclear bomb will be dropped tomorrow.

As a witness of the future and a bystander of history, Lin Xian certainly knew that the Cold War did not end in a fight, not even a single bullet was fired.

The only two crises were the Guba missile crisis and a certain nuclear submarine crisis. The rest were near misses until the end of the Cold War.

certainly.

This is hindsight.

The Aboriginal people in 1952 didn't think so at all. Nowadays, bomb shelters and nuclear-proof facilities are being overhauled across the United States. We even saw advertisements for home-version underground bomb shelters on billboards in Brooklyn Heights, just to prevent possible disasters. Nuclear war.

"We're not going to fight again, are we?"

Eating a sandwich, watching the news on TV, frowning and worried.

Lin Xian thought for a moment.

Indeed, I had never realized before that the first generation Qiannianzhuang was born in 1932. She

It can also be regarded as a complete witness to World War II.

Perhaps the concepts of war and sacrifice should have a deeper understanding in her eyes.

"No."

Lin Xian swallowed the last bite of bread and took a sip of milk:

"Don't worry, there won't be a war."

"But."

Point to the black and white TV:

"That's not what people on TV said. They said the situation is very dangerous.

Risk, experts also say that the Soviet army already has nuclear submarines there. Lin Xian chuckled: "How is it possible? The world's first nuclear submarine, the Nautilus, was built by the United States. It is still early to be completed." "

"Oh, you really don't need to be nervous, just trust me. This cold war can't be fought, it absolutely can't be fought. Although there have been several crises and misunderstandings that did threaten to break out, it certainly didn't happen."

Lin Xian felt like his tongue was bent. "It's best not to fight."

Sighed and said slowly:

"I am still very afraid of war. My grandmother in the orphanage and her family were all killed in World War I. During World War II, there were news of many deaths every day."

"I still hope that the world will always be peaceful, and that everyone can live a safe and happy life. Regardless of whether they eat well or whether they can wear warm clothes, at least everyone is alive and does not have to bear the sadness of the death of their loved ones."

Lin Xian watched without saying a word.

It seems…

People in this era are deeply traumatized by war.

Even a child like this who has never been on a battlefield or actually participated in a war

Children will also have psychological shadows.

Lin Xian didn't have much to say about this.

He lives in a peaceful era, in a prosperous and powerful country, and has never experienced war.

I have never experienced that kind of tense emotion, so naturally I can’t experience it personally.

mood, so don’t speak from a frivolous point of view and say “persuading people to be generous”.

He drank the last sip of milk. Stand up:

"Let's go and visit Manhattan. What the outside world is like and whether there will be a war or not, it's not something we two little characters can interfere with."

"And... even if there is a fight, don't worry, Manhattan is the safest place in the United States. Have you heard of the [Manhattan Project]?"

Shaking his head:

"I have no idea."

Risk, experts also say that the Soviet army already has nuclear submarines there. "

Lin Xian chuckled:

"How is it possible? The world's first nuclear submarine, the USS Nautilus, was built in the United States. It is still early to be completed."

"Oh, you really don't need to be nervous, just trust me. This cold war can't be fought, it definitely can't be fought. Although there have been several crises and misunderstandings that did threaten to break out, it certainly didn't happen."

Lin Xian felt like his tongue was bent. It's best if you can't fight. "

Sighed and said slowly:

"I'm still very scared of war. My grandmother in the orphanage and her family were all killed in World War I. During World War II, there were news of many deaths every day."

"I still hope that the world will always be peaceful, and that everyone can live a safe and happy life. Regardless of whether they eat well or whether they can wear warm clothes, at least everyone is alive and does not have to bear the sadness of the death of their loved ones."

Lin Xian watched without saying a word.

It seems

People in this era are deeply traumatized by war.

Even a child like this who has never been on a battlefield or actually participated in a war

Children will also have psychological shadows.

Lin Xian didn't have much to say about this.

He lived in a peaceful era, in a prosperous and powerful country, and had never experienced war.

I have never experienced that kind of tense emotion, so naturally I can’t experience it personally.

mood, so don’t speak from a frivolous point of view and say “persuading people to be generous”.

He drank the last sip of milk. Stand up:

"Let's go and visit Manhattan. What the outside world is like and whether there will be a war or not, it's not something we two little characters can interfere with."

"And even if there is a fight, don't worry, Manhattan is the safest place in the United States. Have you heard of the [Manhattan Project]?"

Shaking his head:

"I have no idea."

"Oh, okay."

Lin Xian really thought that the legendary grandmother in the welfare home was omniscient and omnipotent, just like Bai Bai

Like an encyclopedia, it can tell anything.

But looking at it now... the knowledge taught by grandma is also selective, more humane than rational. "The Manhattan Project is the plan to create an atomic bomb." Lin Xian briefly introduced:

"You always know about the atomic bomb, right? You must know this. The atomic bomb has been mentioned repeatedly in the news just now. What everyone is most afraid of in this era is this kind of mass murderer that can destroy an entire city."

"The Manhattan Project was once the top secret of the United States. I don't know if it has been declassified now, but just listen to it. Many great physicists were involved in this project, such as Oppenheimer, Edward Teller, von Neumann, Enrico Fermi, among them.”

"Of course, there is also the one who, although not on the list, is the core from which everything originated. Albert Einstein."

moment.

Open your eyes wide and put down your knife and fork:

"Einstein?"

She stood up with a sigh, walked to the coffee table, and picked up the New York Daily News that was delivered today.

Then he walked to Lin Xian.

Pointing to the photo of the famous afro physicist on the front page of the newspaper: "Is this Einstein?" "Yes."

Lin Xian nodded:

"That's him." Then he smiled:

"You have never been to school, but you still recognize that this is Einstein. It was taught to you by the grandmother in the orphanage? Or have you just read this newspaper?"

"No."

Shaking his head, he looked at the picture of Einstein in the newspaper again, then turned his head

Looking at Lin Xian:

"I saw him in Brooklyn!"