The content of Zhou Hexuan's speech was published the next day in the school magazine of the London School of Economics and Political Science, titled "The Colonial Era That Will Be Past".

If it were changed to Britain before World War I, whoever wrote such a cursed article would probably be sprayed into shit by all walks of life in the British society. But it is different now. After World War I, the whole of Europe is in a stage of ideological confusion, and all kinds of messy doctrines emerge in endlessly. There are also many people who predict the doom of capitalism. Zhou Hexuan's words are simply pediatrics.

Whether capitalism will perish or not is anyone’s guess, but the British colonial system is indeed on the verge of collapse. Zhou Hexuan’s academic speech undoubtedly touched the sore spot of Britain.

Toynbee, who is the minister of the Royal Institute of International Affairs, soon sent Zhou Hexuan an invitation letter for academic exchange, asking him to discuss the current international situation together.

Zhou Hexuan is really busy. From the end of May to the middle of June, his time is fully booked. Many colleges under the University of London sent invitations, and he gave various speeches non-stop, including economic crisis, international current affairs, human civilization, new historical theory, international anti-war, fascist expansion, etc., with various contents and everything you expect.

The major newspapers and academic journals in London have articles about Zhou Hexuan every now and then. After he finished his busy work in London, he immediately went to Cambridge and Oxford. He not only conducted academic exchanges in various universities and institutions, but also convened a gathering of Chinese students studying in the UK to discuss how they should do their best to save the country.

Although Zhou Hexuan has often appeared in British newspapers recently, his scope of influence is still limited to the academic circle, far from being well-known in France.

Until the end of June, "Titanic" was officially published in the UK...

Gorenz, a leftist in the Labor Party, is still a capitalist at heart. He claimed to help Zhou Hexuan publish all his works in the UK, but the first book he published was very cleverly chosen "Titanic" - because it has the most commercial value.

London, Royal Academy of Arts.

weekend.

19-year-old Vivienne Marie Hartley, wearing a long white dress, held the hand of her best friend Dani, talking and laughing as she walked out of the school gate.

"Didi!"

There was a sudden sound of horns ahead, but it was a red International convertible sports car parked on the side of the road. This sports car came out three years ago from Aston Martin Motor Company. Due to the high price and the world economic crisis, only more than 50 cars have been sold so far.

Dany glanced at the sports car enviously, and said to Vivian, "Mary, your prince is here to pick you up."

"He's not my prince, he's just a suitor, come with me." Vivienne smiled.

The two girls came to the sports car arm in arm, and a handsome middle-aged man got out of the car. He saluted like a gentleman and said, "Miss, what can I do for you?"

Dani smiled and said, "Of course, we're going to the bookstore, then we'll have lunch, and we'll watch a movie in the afternoon."

The middle-aged man gave Vivian an affectionate look, opened the car door enthusiastically and said, "Then I can be your coachman. Two beautiful ladies, please get in the car."

Vivienne smiled, and gracefully sat in the back of the sports car, and Dani also sat in it.

Although it is a roadster, from the perspective of future generations, the structure of this Aston Martin is very ugly. The whole car looks like a trapezoidal coffin, and there are two unsightly spare tires hanging behind the buttocks.

Danny touched the car seat and said, "What kind of material is this? It's so soft."

The middle-aged man started the car with a smile: "It's velvet fabric, and there is a layer of cowhide under the velvet."

"Isn't it expensive?" Dany asked again.

The middle-aged man said: "It's not expensive, only 1,000 pounds."

Dani said, "That's really expensive."

A 1,000-pound car is indeed very expensive. At this time, the lowest-end Rover sedan is only 145 pounds. If it exceeds 500 pounds, it will be considered a luxury car.

The middle-aged man asked Vivian: "Mary, where is the first stop?"

"Bookstore." Vivian said.

While the middle-aged man was driving, Dani quietly asked, "Mary, what does he do?"

"Lawyer," Vivian said quite proudly, "he graduated from Cambridge University and has his own law firm."

"No wonder he's so rich," Dani asked intentionally, rather jealously. "Looking at his appearance, he should be older, right?"

Vivian nodded and said, "Well, 13 years older than me."

Dani provocatively said: "The age difference is too great, you have to think about it."

Vivian said in a low voice: "My father likes him very much and thinks this man is mature and stable, but I'm still considering whether to accept his love."

Dani continued: "Lawyers are very rigid, and their life is step-by-step, which is not suitable for those of us who are engaged in art."

Vivienne said: "It's okay, he knows Shakespeare's plays very well, he just doesn't like movies."

The two girls were chatting, and the sports car had already driven to the door of a bookstore.

After the world economic crisis spread to Europe, the impact on France was not too great, but Britain suffered a lot. Nowadays, all industries in the UK are depressed, and even the book market is very sluggish, so even on weekends, few people buy books.

Vivian walked into the empty bookstore and said to the clerk directly, "Do you have Zhou's Titanic?"

When the clerk saw that there was a business coming to the door, he quickly replied enthusiastically: "Yes, I just arrived yesterday, and I will take you there."

The clerk quickly took three copies of "Titanic" from the bookshelf. Dani was ecstatic after getting the books, hugged her in her arms and said, "I finally bought it. London has never published it."

Vivian also said happily: "Professor Jansen has been recommending this book. I heard that "Titanic" has been adapted into plays and musicals in the United States. Every Broadway show is full of audience."

Dany said excitedly: "How about we arrange a "Titanic" play, and it will definitely be popular during the performance."

Vivienne regretted: "Mr. Zhou has recently given lectures in several universities in London, why didn't he come to our school? I really want to meet him in person."

The middle-aged man interrupted suddenly: "Is that the Chinese who is very popular recently?"

Vivienne nodded and said, "That's him. The professor of our drama class especially admired him. He said that Mr. Zhou is the greatest writer in the Far East. He also recommended "Goddess" and "Titanic" to us."

The middle-aged man was quite disdainful: "That's just an academic liar who preaches the spread of fascism and the decline of Britain everywhere. It's better to read less books by him."

Vivienne was a little unhappy. After paying the bill, she put the book in her bag, without even looking at the middle-aged man, she just said to her best friend, "Let's go eat."

The middle-aged man quickly caught up: "I know there is an Italian restaurant nearby, and the dishes there are very delicious."

Vivian smiled and declined: "No, let's talk about it next time."

The middle-aged man said he wanted to drive an escort, but he was still rejected. He watched the two women leave stupidly, not knowing what he said wrong.

This girl named Vivienne will have a stage name Vivien Leigh in the future.

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