Time drifted unnoticed to January 1, 1901.
On the first day of the new year, Li Qiwei prepared a lavish spread of distinctive foods for the four newcomers: roast turkey, mashed potatoes, sandwiches, fried onions, all manner of fruits and vegetables, and more.
He, Xia, and Xu paid no heed to their appearance as they feasted heartily, wolfing everything down. Even Wang Luyao set aside her reserve, her little mouth constantly chewing meat.
It couldn't be helped. After nearly a month of travel, the four of them had been too seasick to eat properly. Now that they saw such food, they pounced on it like starving tigers.
Before long, the heaping tableful of food had been completely devoured.
Li Qiwei had Li San go to the newly rented place and tidy it up a little.
He had originally intended to let them stay at Chris's house, but even Li Qiwei had not expected things to go so smoothly.
Now that the three men could all study at Cambridge, he simply rented another house beside his own. With the two places next to each other, it would be convenient for both sides.
Wang Luyao was a bit of a complication, but for the time being, she could stay with Hong'er.
Ever since returning, that little girl had been distracted and absent-minded, and he had no idea what she was thinking about.
Li Qiwei shook his head and stopped dwelling on it. He had more important things to do. He had Hong'er take Wang Luyao out for a stroll, then called He Yujie, Xia Yuanli, and Xu Qitai into his study.
In the study, Li Qiwei had the three sit wherever they liked before saying solemnly, "I know you have many questions in your hearts."
"On the train earlier, I didn't explain