Chapter 10 Bar Conflict The Eagle Bar, located next to the Cavendish Laboratory, is the most famous bar in Cambridge University. Many teachers and students on campus, and even people from outside the campus, often come here to drink. Decades later, it was here that Watson and Crick announced their discovery of the double helix structure of DNA. The strong humanistic atmosphere adds a lot of mystery to the bar. Around 7 ., Ridgway and Wilson arrived at the bar. The antique decoration made Li Qiwei think he had come to a Chinese teahouse. At this time, there were already quite a few people sitting in groups of three or five in the bar. Some people were talking loudly, while others were thinking with their heads down. The soothing music, the yellowish lights, and the aroma of wine in the air can relax one's tense nerves. Li Qiwei casually observed everyone and unexpectedly found Raymond in a corner not far away.
This guy was sitting with a few other elegant young men. Judging from its position, it seems like a foil. Raymond also saw Li Qiwei, trembled all over, and quickly lowered his head. He recalled the fear he felt when he was dominated by Li San yesterday. Now when he saw Li Qiwei, his legs trembled like a mouse seeing a cat. The young men around Raymond saw his strange behavior and looked at Li Qiwei with malicious expressions. Li Qiwei looked at them for a few seconds, then found a seat and sat down, not caring at all. He and Wilson each ordered their favorite drinks. After a few sips of wine, the two began to chat. Wilson began by exclaiming: "Bruce, you really amaze me." "I never thought that you could solve the problem I gave you on the spot." “And you’re about to publish your paper.” Li Qiwei lied and made up a story: "I am interested in physics, so I like to study." Then he changed the subject and asked: "Dr. Wilson, what is your research topic?" "I hope I can help out a little in the lab in the future." Wilson swallowed a mouthful of wine, his spirits high, and said proudly: "You know, my mentor, Professor Thomson, is currently studying the internal structure of atoms." “This is a very cutting-edge field.”
"Although the professor has proved the existence of electrons, he still lacks an instrument that can record the movement of these microscopic particles." "My goal is to design an instrument that can observe how atoms and electrons move." When talking about his professional field, Wilson appeared extremely confident and spoke eloquently with the air of a master. Li Qiwei knew that this instrument was later called the "cloud chamber". An instrument that creates a gaseous cloud so that microscopic particles can leave tracks behind as they pass through. Wilson later won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his invention of the cloud chamber. Li Qiwei complimented: "It's a great research topic. I think the discoveries inside atoms will definitely open up a new future for physics." If relativity governs the macroscopic world, then quantum mechanics governs the microscopic world. The atom and its complex internal structure are the core of the microscopic world and have influenced physical research for hundreds of years. Wilson was very happy to hear Li Qiwei's praise. He took another sip of wine and joked: "You are always so arrogant, always wanting to change the future. It's better to be young and look down on others." Li Qiwei smiled slightly, took a sip of wine, and did not explain. Wilson continued: "To be honest, Bruce, you are the smartest Qing person I have ever met." "It's nothing like what the government propaganda says." Wilson was drunk and spoke without restraint. Li Qiwei didn't care about his impoliteness, but smiled and said: "That's nothing. We Chinese have a large population, and there are many people who are smarter than me." "I just have a soft spot for physics." Wilson was about to sigh when suddenly a discordant voice was heard, echoing throughout the bar. "Oh? Since your Qing Empire is so full of talented people, how come you were defeated by our British Empire, ceded territory and paid compensation, and even the emperor fled?" "Hahaha!" Such sarcastic words caused people around to laugh. Decades ago, the British and French allied forces captured the capital of the Qing Dynasty and destroyed the Old Summer Palace. This also revealed the fragile veil of the great Eastern country. From then on, Westerners began to bully China. This humiliating history has now become a source of ridicule for the enemy. Li Qiwei frowned and looked over. The person who spoke was at Raymond's table. A well-dressed young man was sitting with his legs crossed, sipping red wine, and looking at Li Qiwei and the other man with contempt. Wilson also looked at the person who spoke, his face suddenly became tense and he sobered up a lot. He whispered in Ridgway's ear: "He is the grandson of the current British Prime Minister, William Cecil."
"Now he is also studying for his undergraduate degree at Cambridge University, majoring in international politics." It turns out he is the grandson of the prime minister. No wonder he is so arrogant. Although Li Qiwei was angry, he didn't want to make trouble, so he continued to drink and ignored Cecil's ridicule. Who would have thought that this third-generation super official would be so relentless. Cecil stood up slowly. He was about meters tall and walked in front of Li Qiwei in a frivolous manner. Although Raymond looked conflicted, he and the others quickly followed. Cecil looked at Li Qiwei from head to toe as if he were examining an object, and then said with contempt: "You look ordinary, but you dare to talk about science so brazenly." "Don't think that just because you can do a few bad questions, you can't know your own limitations or know yourself." After saying this, he glanced at Wilson, obviously not taking the latter seriously. Wilson did not respond. He was just an ordinary university teacher with little influence. He could only keep his distance from students like Cecil. If his mentor, Professor Thomson, or Professor Planck was here, he certainly wouldn't have to give them face. This also made Wilson secretly clench his fists and swear in his heart that he must make a name for himself. But Li Qiwei had no scruples. He stood up suddenly and looked down at Cecil. "What, you have an opinion?" "A piece of trash like you can only hide under the protection of your ancestors and get a degree." Li Qiwei learned from the remaining memories of the original owner that this Cecil came here just to gild himself. As a descendant of one of Britain's top political families, he doesn't need to study hard, the school will allow him to graduate and even become an outstanding graduate. After all, no matter how sacred something is in the eyes of ordinary people, it is a tradable item for the upper class. Therefore, this also led to Cecil being extremely rampant in school, bullying boys and girls, and being self-centered, and everyone in the school knew it. A character like Raymond is only fit to be a follower. Therefore, he has always been arrogant and condescending, and has only received flattery and has never suffered any injustice. Sure enough, Cecil's face turned pale when he heard Li Qiwei's insults. No one had ever dared to talk to him like this, especially when the other person was a Qing citizen. "Shut up! Damn yellow monkey, your country should be destroyed directly." "An ignorant lowly person from an ignorant region who only uses dirty words." Cecil shouted loudly, he was extremely annoyed by the Li Qiwei in front of him. He once went to the Qing Dynasty with his father. The people there were all numb and like zombies. Not to mention something as advanced as physics, they don't even have basic common sense.
This is in line with the image of the Qing people in his mind. However, the appearance of Li Qiwei broke his cognition. Not only can the other party solve difficult physics problems, he also dares to make a bet with Lord Kelvin, claiming to open up the future of physics. How arrogant this is. This would be fine if he was a British man, but Li Qiwei happened to be a Qing Chinese. Cecil could never accept this. In his mind, Westerners are the superior race, destined to rule the world. The lowly Orientals are only fit to be slaves. Li Qiwei was like a thorn, piercing his heart. Facing Cecil's rage, Li Qiwei remained calm and was about to continue his sarcasm. Suddenly, Cecil seemed to think of something funny and started laughing. Li Qiwei didn't understand and looked at Cecil as if he was a fool. I don’t know what’s going on in this guy’s mind. Thanks to all the readers for their recommendations, which have been recorded in my notebook. I hope you will read more, thank you~
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