Be a goddess from Tokyo

Chapter 572 Family Gathering
In the empty classroom, the invigilator was playing with his mobile phone with his head down. In front of him, Luo Quan was writing hard with his head buried.

There are already five test papers on the table next to her, and she is doing the sixth one, which is also the last subject of this test.

The six subjects usually take three to four days to finish the exam. To save trouble, Luo Quan put all of them in one class.

The invigilator also believed in her very much. During the few hours of the exam, she played by herself, and did not specifically monitor Luo Quan for cheating.

"It's done." Luo Quan wrote down the last answer, stood up and rubbed his waist.

"All finished?" The invigilator suddenly raised his head, ready to hand Luo Quan the next one, but found that there were no more test papers.

"As expected of Luo Quan, you finished the subject so quickly." The invigilator praised while collecting the test papers.

Luo Quan said something hard to the teacher, and then left the classroom.

The next step is to wait for the grades. Counting these credits is basically enough. She only needs to write her graduation thesis next year before she can apply for graduation.

In addition, she had to send a text message to the principal to ask for a leave of absence.

It is said that there is a family gathering at Grandpa's place, and it is very important to commemorate the ancestors at that time, so let her take time to attend.

Luo Quan was quite puzzled when she heard the news. Didn't they all say that foreigners only worship God and not ancestors? Could it be that the rumors she heard were wrong.

But no matter what, from the perspective of a Chinese person, worshiping ancestors is definitely a very important business. This is also the first time she has attended such an occasion, so she still has to take it seriously.

Therefore, after the exams at Luoquan School were completed, they booked a ticket to London early.

After arriving at the airport, my brother drove over to pick her up.

"Sister, where is Huaxia's Tiandi Bank?" Leon was driving the car, looking forward, and asked Luo Quan, the co-pilot, "I heard Grandpa and Aunt Luo mentioned this place on the phone in the morning. Yes, but I didn't hear all of it."

When Luo Quan, who was drinking water, heard this question, he couldn't hold back and sprayed all the water on the car window.

"Heaven and Earth Bank? Grandpa asked what this thing is for?"

Leon chuckled: "I don't know, he should have saved money here, maybe it's all his private money, and he's going to give it to the two of us when he comes back this time."

"The living are not happy to receive this kind of money. Anyway, I dare not ask for it." Luo Quan felt that this matter was absurd, how could a foreigner ask such a thing.

"So what exactly is that?" Leon was also puzzled.

Luo Quan suppressed a smile and explained: "It's the paper money we Chinese people burned when we worshiped our ancestors, it's money specially given to the dead, and it's very unlucky for the living to use it.

As for the Tiandi Bank... In our belief, the dead will have two destinations after death. Ordinary people will go to hell, while those with great merit and great strength will go to heaven, so Tiandi Bank basically wants to be equal to the afterlife. Bank of. "

"I'm going, so that's what it means." Leon's face changed, and then he laughed again: "I didn't expect Huaxia to pay so much attention to ancestor worship, and it was so thoughtful."

"It's just the reluctance to part with the deceased relatives." Luo Quan said softly, "Because of reluctance, the living imagine that they will go to another world after death, and continue to live in that world, and the living will also live in that world after death. Go to reunite with your dead relatives in that world.

It is precisely because of such expectations that the pain of losing a loved one can be alleviated. If there is no thought, it will be too difficult. "

"By the way, the ancestor worship in our family is the ancestor worship I understand? It's just taking the whole family to visit the grave, burning paper money and kneeling down to worship or something?"

"Not at all." Leon shook his head, "Actually, it's just to commemorate the ancestors, the main process is to call the juniors of the family together, tell them about the great achievements of the ancestors, and cultivate a sense of honor.

After all, our family is in Europe. No matter how you say it, we are nobles with dignity. Adults always like to engage in these vain things, in the name of letting children understand their noble status. In my opinion, it is all the dross of feudal culture.

Especially grandpa, he is the most enthusiastic about this matter, and he hosts it every time. "

Luo Quan looked at his younger brother with bright eyes: "You can't tell, you have such a high level of consciousness, you know the word feudal dross, you are a progressive young man."

Leon was a little helpless: "Sister, anyway, I have written a lot of works with humanistic care. Although I am not as popular as my pop songs, it doesn't mean that I am a pop star, right?

In fact, when I was young, I wanted to be a thinker and educator. My parents gave me such a perfect appearance. I have no motivation to work hard.

In other people's words, why should I educate others with such pretense? "

"That's because I'm too shallow." Luo Quan teased with a smile.

"Originally." Leon pouted his lips proudly.

"By the way, how is your relationship with Mia? Is she still living at home during this time?" Luo Quan asked curiously.

Leon laughed and said: "A while ago, her father scolded her back home, saying that the girl is not reserved at all, and she went to live with a boy after only meeting her a few times.

But his father has a very good relationship with our father, and it is said that he really wants to match me and Mia. "

Luo Quan raised his eyebrows: "That's a good thing, I think Mia is a nice person, polite and knowledgeable, and she also has a deep affection for you."

"That's what I said, but I want to hang around for a few more years." After Leon finished speaking, he felt something was wrong, afraid that his sister would think wrong, so he quickly explained: "I want to play alone for a few more years, not like Dad, Don't overthink it."

Luo Quan chuckled: "It doesn't matter what I think, what matters is what Dad thinks, I'm afraid he doesn't want his son to follow his old path again."

Leon shrugged indifferently: "Actually, these things are still early, so what if we match up, I am only 19 years old this year, how can I get married so early."

Although the legal age of marriage is quite early in both the United States and the United Kingdom, one is 18 and the other is 16, but there are not many people who get married at this age, and they have to wait until 23 or 24 to talk about marriage.

"That's true, you two can develop a relationship first, don't wait until you get engaged in the future to find out that you are not suitable for each other." Luo Quan kindly reminded his younger brother.

Although she has never been in a relationship, she has seen too many similar romantic dramas. Marriages arranged through parents generally do not end well, so it is quite necessary to talk about relationships in advance.

"Look at Mia, I don't care, I just cried for my girlfriend's fans." Leon smiled lightly, he could already imagine those girls crying when they found out they were in love.

While chatting, the siblings arrived at the manor.

The party is tomorrow, but the manor is already quite lively.

Before my grandfather celebrated his birthday, he invited a lot of guests, but half of them were his friends and relatives.

But this time, they were all members of the Albert family. Luo Quan and Leon met many people along the way, and Leon introduced one of them, and she called one.

When we arrived in the courtyard, Grandpa was chatting with a group of elders.

My mother didn't come by plane because she was pregnant, and my father stayed in New York to take care of her. This time only the siblings came to the party.

But at their age, the two of them don't need to attend tomorrow's old man's speech. They can eat and drink as much as they want. This gathering is mainly for children.

However, taking this opportunity, Luo Quan also got to know the seven aunts and eight aunts in the family.

The Albert family is a large family. The Albert Group is the property that belongs exclusively to Grandpa and is also the patriarch of the family. However, other members of the family also have their own properties, which are not under the jurisdiction of Grandpa.

Although the other tribes did not have two companies of their own that were as large as the Albert Group, they involved more industries. In addition, there was a gold-lettered signboard of the Albert family, and the business was not much worse.

In short, most people in the family are doing quite well. It can be said that they are either rich or noble. Even if there are a few down-and-outs, such a big family can easily support them with the feeling of fellowship.

This kind of harmonious atmosphere in the family makes Luoquan feel very comfortable. The relatives in the manor are all smiling, and there is no such situation as in TV dramas where big families get together and have all kinds of intrigue.

Of course, there might be, but Luo Quan didn't see it.

As the eldest granddaughter of the patriarch, Luo Quan should usually come out to help host the scene at this time, but all these tasks are left to the second uncle.

The second uncle is such a workaholic, he is willing to put aside his company affairs to entertain relatives at family gatherings, which shows how important this gathering is.

Luo Quan reckoned that the second uncle was doing this to gain the support of these people in the family for the change of the patriarch in the future, so as long as he had the opportunity to show his face, he would not let it go.

The reason why Dad didn't come here was because he had to take care of Mom, but he must also have concerns about it.

After figuring it out, Luo Quan stopped competing with his second uncle, and found a place with Leon to watch the news while picking seeds.

"Miss, you are here, I have found you." Butler Barry came over at some point, with sweat on his forehead.

"What's the matter, housekeeper?" Luo Quan asked, putting down the "Cha Yi Cha" melon seeds in his hand.

"My lord, he wants to buy some authentic Chinese paper money, because I'm not very familiar with it, so I want to ask you.

The main reason is that I don't know much about Huaxia's special products, and I'm afraid of buying fakes. "

"There are authentic and non-authentic paper money." Luo Quan almost wanted to laugh again, "Let's say how much you want to buy, and I'll send the express delivery domestically."

"It's enough for five people."

"Okay, no problem." Luo Quan nodded, "By the way, how did Grandpa think of buying this thing? Paper money should only be popular in China."

Luo Quan is full of doubts in his heart now. In fact, it is said to be popular in China, but in fact it is basically popular in rural areas now.

Now there is a policy, in order to protect the environment and eliminate fire hazards, burning paper money to worship ancestors is no longer acceptable.

The reason is basically the same as banning firecrackers and fireworks during the New Year.

"Miss, don't you know?" Butler Barry showed a surprised expression.

"Should I know?" Luo Quan also widened his eyes.

"Paper money is very popular abroad now. From Africa to Europe to America, people use it everywhere."

Butler Barry gave a reason that Luo Quan never dreamed of: "It is said that this is a trend caused by foreigners seeing some Chinese burning money to worship their ancestors.

In the beginning, everyone just followed suit, but later it seemed to be treated more and more seriously. Many families in Europe used paper money to pay homage to their ancestors. The master wanted to try it after hearing about it. "

"Can this kind of thing follow suit..." Luo Quan was in a complicated mood.

However, it is a good thing that Chinese customs can be spread in the world, and it is more effective than building a Confucius Institute.

"When will the ancestor worship be held?" Luo Quan asked about the time.

"When to buy and when to start, family gatherings and ancestor worship are not the same."

After Butler Barry said this, Luo Quan was basically relieved.

As long as it is not so urgent tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, with China's express delivery speed, if you place an order tonight, you should receive it in at most three days.

After Butler Barry left, Luo Quan directly took out his mobile phone and entered Taobao.

Although Jingdong’s delivery is faster and the service is better, the goods on Taobao are more complete, especially things like paper money.

After entering keywords, a store called "Fu Lu Shou" popped up on the home page.

This store specializes in the sale of cross-border Mingbi. Mingbi is also called ancestor money abroad. Its business covers more than ten countries and regions, and it can also be customized according to the user's nationality.

The reputation of the store is five crowns, and the monthly sales volume is more than [-], which is basically praised.

As for the bad reviews... There should be no bad reviews for this thing.

After Luo Quan clicked into the store, she chose the UK column, and the British Ming coins that appeared in front of her directly shocked her.

The issuing bank is still Tiandi Bank, but the Jade Emperor on the right side of the front of the banknote has become a kind old man in a white robe. Needless to say, Luo Quan guessed who this is.

In addition to this profile picture, there is even a profile picture of the current Queen of England.

These people are really courageous, and they are not afraid that Britain will make trouble for them.

Seeing the shocking British Ming coins, Luo Quan didn't dare to use them, so he bought some Chinese natives' set meals for five people. Besides the Ming coins, there were many other things that could be burned.

After placing the order, Luo Quan filled in the contact information and delivery address, and made the payment, which totaled 1888.

The price is a bit expensive, but considering the international delivery, it is acceptable.

However, Luo Quan felt that this shopping experience was definitely the weirdest shopping experience she had ever had, nothing could be more outrageous than this.

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