In Yes! "Prime Minister" is spreading crazily, and the time has come for Christmas.
In the UK, most homes have a Christmas tree.
People spend Christmas indoors, and decorating the Christmas tree becomes a family activity, with every family member coming to help.
Of course, Riku Toki and Natsume Soseki didn’t have this habit.
The two of them just regarded December 25th as a day when goods were on sale. They bought as much as possible and hoarded things like biscuits.
…
Breya Road.
As usual, Natsume Soseki lay there and continued to create "I am a Cat".
On the other side, Lu Shi was writing "Roman Holiday" on a typewriter.
What you promised to the queen must be done.
At this time, Natsume Soseki was a little tired from writing, so he raised his head and moved his head and neck.
"So, there's no 'Yes! Prime Minister' today?"
Like many countries, Christmas plays and carol services in the UK are popular during the Christmas period and are performed in major theaters,
Even "Yes!" Prime Minister", he also had to step aside for the time being.
Lu Shi was stunned for a long time.
Because of his writing, he couldn't escape his thoughts for the time being. As a result, his eyes were still a little confused and he couldn't focus.
He said: "You ask me?"
Natsume Soseki was speechless for a while.
"Of course. Aren't you the only one here who can understand human speech?"
Lu Shi stretched his waist.
"No. Don't you talk to me every day? The little one might be able to speak human words soon. Maybe, if she evolves a little more, she will become a human, the kind with cat ears, cat claws, and cat tail. cute girl."
Natsume Soseki was confused.
Lu Shi's description was so strange and vivid, as if he had seen it with his own eyes.
He subconsciously looked at us with anxious eyes,
stare--
Let me give you a jolt,
"Meow!"
The little guy jumped onto Riku Shi's table and looked at Natsume Soseki timidly.
Natsume Soseki touched his nose awkwardly and looked away.
Lu Shi touched the kitten's head.
Afterwards, he complained about Natsume Soseki: "I told you, you won't have any strange sexual interests because of my few words, right?"
Natsume Soseki was embarrassed,
"How could that happen!? I was just thinking about how to write a book..."
Speaking of "I am a Cat", Lu Shi also became interested.
Being able to witness a literary giant writing a masterpiece is a very legendary experience in itself.
He leaned over,
"How's your writing going?"
Natsume Soseki said: "It's really easy to write satirical content."
In "I Am Cat", the "villain" is undoubtedly Mr. Kaneda. This man is extremely vicious, greedy and ruthless, and has a lot of property.
His secret to getting rich is "mastering the three shortcomings":
lack of rationale,
Lack of human kindness,
Lack of integrity.
This goldfield, with its nose and eyes focused on the money, can do anything as long as it can make money.
In the original world line, after Natsume Soseki returned to Japan, he saw the luxurious life of the upper class Japanese, and this was when he came up with the idea of criticism and satire.
Nowadays, due to Riku Toki's influence, Natsume Soseki has come into contact with many celebrities in London.
In terms of poverty and luxury, the Japanese are nothing compared to the capitalists of the British Empire.
Therefore, "I am a Cat" came into being as it should.
But the problem is...
Natsume Soseki sighed,
"I don't care about you."
Lu Shi was stunned for a moment, then laughed loudly and said, "In our eyes, you might be more terrifying than Mr. Kaneda."
Natsume Soseki was completely shocked.
In the novel, the cat thinks that Kaneda has a treacherous, ferocious and hateful face, and is "the worst kind of human being".
If it were scarier than Kaneda, wouldn't it be...
"well!"
Natsume Soseki sighed.
Lu Shi said: "Actually, I'm not to blame for this. Think about it, how do I treat it when I come back, and how do you treat it when you come back?"
Natsume Soseki said: "Touch the cat. Is there any difference between us?"
Lu Shi reminded again: "Touching this is not touching that."
Natsume Soseki then recalled,
Indeed, there are some differences between the two.
Every time Lu Shi came back from LSE, he would find me, touch me a few times, and then I would run away after being coquettish;
What Natsume Soseki did was outrageous.
Find me, pick me up, touch me and touch me,
I soon got bored. I tried to break away, was hugged, failed to break free, and continued to be touched...
Perhaps, in our eyes, Natsume Soseki is just a weirdo.
Lu Shi said: "So, you have to obey me, and I will naturally like you."
Natsume Soseki had an epiphany and looked at Rishi as if he were looking at a god.
I can write and raise cats,
Absolutely divine!
Lu Shi shook his head helplessly and touched my head.
At this time, there was a knock on the door suddenly.
The two people in the room looked at each other, wondering why anyone would visit Braiya Road on Christmas Day.
Lu Shi went over and opened the door.
I saw a middle-aged man standing outside the door, about forty years old, wearing a bowler hat and a well-fitting coat made of exquisite materials. It should be made by a home tailor.
Little bits of fine snow fell on the brim of his hat and shoulders, leaving gray-white traces.
He took off his hat,
"Professor Lu? Hello, I am Jasmine Wood from the Royal Publishing House, and I am here at your request."
Royal Publishing House?
Lu Shi made way for the other party,
"Please come in."
Wood saluted gentlemanly and immediately entered the house.
Although he was curious, he politely did not look around. He waited for Lu Shi to move a chair over before he sat down and put his bowler hat aside.
Lu Shi said: "Mr. Wood, are you here at the request of Mr. Cooper?"
Wood smiled and said, "I just passed by Buckingham Palace. This year's Christmas tree is decorated with electric lights."
The Christmas tree was first popularized in England by Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria.
Prince Albert was a German. He thought it would be better to celebrate Christmas in the UK in a unique way, so he placed a Christmas tree at the door of Buckingham Palace. As a result, every Christmas, the Christmas tree would be decorated more and more. It's getting more complicated.
Lu Shi understood,
"It turns out to be Her Majesty the Queen."
Wood nodded and said: "The Royal Publishing House has always been committed to publishing various innovative publications. Professor Lu's series of articles in the Manchester Guardian are quite popular, and we are willing to do our best to promote them."
What an unexpected Christmas gift.
Lu Shi couldn't help but laugh,
"Has been committed to publishing various innovative publications..."
Wood also laughed,
"That's all I say, and you just listen to it."
This is very true.
Obviously, because of the Queen's care, the Royal Publishing House gave Lu Shi preferential treatment.
Originally, both Lu Shi and Bernard Shaw thought that "Guns, Germs and Steel" would not be published by the Royal Publishing House. Unexpectedly, because of "Yes!" Prime Minister", caught up with the Queen.
Lu Shi said: "Actually, other publishing companies and bookstores have contacted me, but compared with the government publishing house, they are not good enough. Well, I am willing to cooperate with the Royal Publishing House, and I wish us a happy cooperation."
Without even discussing the royalties, Lu Shi stood up and shook hands with the other party.
Wood didn't expect Lu Shi to be so grand.
He was stunned for a moment, then stood up eagerly and said, "Thank you Professor Lu for your kindness. I wonder what your series of articles are called? Did you name them yourself or did our editor do it for you?"
Lu Shi said: "Guns, Germs and Steel."
Wood nodded: "Okay! This name has a clear meaning and couldn't be better."
This is a bit flattering.
Lu Shi didn't take it to heart and changed the topic: "Mr. Wood, there may be something else I need your help with later."
Wood blinked cautiously,
"What's up?"
Lu Shi waved his hand,
"It's not much trouble, just print a few questionnaires."
Of course, these questionnaires will use the name of the Royal Publishing House.
