There is a bar in Houhai

Chapter 217 Stanford

Shen Fang led several people into the yard through the smart access control. The entire yard covers an area of ​​about 1400 square meters, with gardens, lawns, and a swimming pool of [-] to [-] square meters.Although no one has lived in it for more than a year, the trees and flowers in the yard have been kept neat and orderly, and the lawn is also very smooth. It can be seen that it has just been trimmed, and even the water in the swimming pool is crystal clear without any impurities.

Shen Fang said gratefully: "Aunt Serena, please help me take care of the house this year, thank you."

"You're welcome, and it didn't take much effort. I'm bored when I'm idle at home, so I can help you tidy up the yard to pass the time." Serena said casually.

The main body of the villa is a European-style three-story villa with a construction area of ​​nearly [-] square meters. Two round Roman columns stand on four or five steps in front of a brown wooden door.Through the fingerprint recognition system, Shen Fang opened the door and led a few people in.

Entering the door is a large living room with an area of ​​more than 100 square meters. A huge crystal ceiling lamp hangs in the center of the living room. The walls around the living room are covered with colorful oil paintings, adding a lot of artistic atmosphere.There is a fireplace facing the entrance in the living room, a tall chimney leading to the roof, and a European-style spiral staircase next to the fireplace leading to the second floor. Standing in the circular corridor on the second floor, you can see the whole living room clearly.

Shen Fang said to Qin Mohan who was watching the oil painting: "Most of them are copied here, bought for appearance." Then he sincerely thanked Serena: "Aunt Serena, thank you again, for your meticulous care, That didn't make the house dusty."

A few days ago, Serena received a call from Shen Fang to come to San Francisco, and she asked someone to do a cleaning job. It turned out that the furniture that Shen Fang used to cover with white curtains had been removed, and the dark brown furniture had been wiped clean. Like to buy.

Seeing that the house had been handed over to Shen Fang, Serena bid farewell and invited them to visit her home at night.Shen Fang and Qin Mohan readily agreed and sent her all the way to the gate.

"Sit down, I'll make a cup of coffee first." Shen Fang greeted.

Cheng Yue and the others took the items from the car, including food, drinks, and a few cans of Shen Fang's favorite Mandheling coffee beans. Although it is not the best, it can satisfy his cravings.

After not firing for a long time, Shen Fang simply processed the ingredients he bought, fried steak, cooked pasta, and made a Western-style lunch, which added a little fireworks to the house that had been deserted for more than a year.

After lunch, Shen Fang chatted with Cheng Yue and Qian Bin about work arrangements.

"Master Cheng, Momo and I will live here during this period of time. I will send her there when Momo needs to work. Qian Bin, I have a job to arrange for him. You can arrange your own work. You see how?"

"Young Master Shen, don't worry, we won't disturb your life. We have a small apartment here, and Qian Bin and I can live there. is connected there."

"Well, okay. You return the hotel car to them, and then drive over from my side. If Liang Hui and her crew need a car, you can drive again."

Shen Fang took them to the garage, where six cars were parked in a space of nearly [-] square meters, including two sedans, a sports car, two SUVs, and a tall Ford pickup.Cheng Yue thought about it and chose a Lincoln Navigator. The car is large enough to hold things and is also durable.

After sending Cheng Yue and the others away, Shen Fang took Qin Mohan to visit the house up and down. In addition to the living room, kitchen, and dining room downstairs, there is also a servant's room, a storage room, and a study room for receiving guests.Go up to the second floor through the circular staircase. There are guest rooms on the east and west sides of the U-shaped corridor, all of which have independent bathrooms.The three connected rooms facing south are the master room; the master bedroom is in the middle, with an area of ​​about [-] to [-] square meters, and the bathroom and toilet are also [-] square meters. The left and right sides of the master bedroom are respectively a cloakroom and a gym.Through the large floor-to-ceiling windows in the master bedroom, you can see the beautiful scenery around you when you come to the balcony.

"It's so beautiful." Standing on the balcony on the second floor, leaning against Shen Fang's arms, Qin Mohan couldn't help admiring.

Shen Fang's house is located in the middle of a red maple forest. San Francisco's warm oceanic climate has prevented these tall maple leaves from falling completely, and the remaining leaves are still fiery red.The red maple, green land, and white wooden fence are plain and exquisite, appearing natural, relaxed, casual, and rustic. Combined with the hydrophilic platform, swimming pool, and corridor of the courtyard, it presents a rural American style of life.

"That's Stanford University over there." Qin Mohan looked in the direction Shen Fang pointed, and there was a building complex with yellow walls and red roofs on the hillside covered with red leaves, which was the famous Stanford University: "There is still time now, How about we go to school?"

"Okay, I've been hearing about this amazing university in China, but can we get in?" Qin Mohan was eager to try Shen Fang's proposal.

Shen Fang's residence is very close to Stanford University, just one block away. The two did not choose to drive, but walked there.After a short walk along the two rows of palm avenues, I saw two gatehouses with a height of about three meters. There were no gates and no security guards.Just a symbolic door to remind you that you will enter Stanford University ahead.Stanford University is an open campus, and there is no gate control. As long as it is not loud, you can walk around the campus freely.

The two entered from the large garden, crossed the main road running from east to west, and a row of symmetrical towering teaching buildings appeared in front of them. This Spanish-style building with yellow walls and red tiles is a feature of the Stanford complex as a whole.Its rough and classical beauty embodies profound cultural charm and academic atmosphere everywhere.

Pass a small garden surrounded by a cloister in the school. In the southeast corner of the garden is Rodin’s sculpture group, which is also a precious collection of the Stanford Museum of Art. Wearing shackles, some held keys in their hands, with tragic expressions on their faces.

Looking at Qin Mohan's puzzled expression, Shen Fang explained: "This is the portrait of "Calais Citizens" created by the famous sculptor Rodin. During the Hundred Years' War between Britain and France, the British army occupied the city of Calais in France. Let them take the initiative to offer six people to accept execution, otherwise they will kill all the Calais, and finally these six people stand up and die for the sake of the entire city people."

Qin Mohan praised: "Wow, these people are too great."

"Yes, after hearing this story, Rodin created this group of statues. This is also a tourist attraction of Stanford University."

"Take some photos for me, I want to post this story to the scarf." Qin Mohan, who has been obsessed with scarves recently, often sends some selfies into his scarf. His beautiful face and positive attitude towards fans have already attracted fans Countless, the number of fans has crossed the tens of millions mark.

Shen Fang took Qin Mohan to visit this first-class institution of world civilization, and often met many young people in a hurry rushing to different classrooms with books on the road.

In a corner of the campus, Qin Mohan saw the statues of the university's founders, the Stanford couple and their son.The son stood in the center with one hand raised high, and the couple stared at him lovingly.

Qin Mohan looked at the statue and said excitedly: "I have read this story, it is said that two hillbilly couples approached Harvard University and offered to donate a building to Harvard University, but they wanted to erect a statue for their son in Harvard University. The president of Harvard University said arrogantly that it would cost 100 million to donate a building, and then sent the old couple away with a few sentences. The old couple chattered as they walked, only 100 million, only 100 million They had [-] million yuan to donate, so they simply donated to a university themselves, which is today’s Stanford University.”

Seeing Qin Mohan talking about this story, Shen Fang didn't interrupt her. He had known the true version of this story for many years in Silicon Valley. The old Stanford was a famous California railroad tycoon and once served as the governor of California. The real elite class will not be a country bumpkin at all.Secondly, the Stanford couple donated a total of 100 million US dollars to the university, not 1885 million, but in 100, the purchasing power of [-] million US dollars far exceeded the current [-] million.

Shen Fang smiled and listened to Qin Mohan telling the story, and echoed from time to time, playing the role of a listener very well.

Qin Mohan was very satisfied with her boyfriend's attitude, and her excellent line skills allowed her to tell this story euphemistically and movingly.

At this time, an annoying voice came from behind to break the ambiguous mood: "Beauty, the story you told is wrong. We Stanford people never regard this kind of rumor as the history of the school."

(End of this chapter)