Chapter 572 Family Gathering

In the empty classroom, the invigilator lowered his head and played with his mobile phone. In front of him, Luo Quan was writing furiously with his head down.

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

The six subjects usually need to be tested in three to four days. To save trouble, Luo Quan just put them all into one class.

The invigilator also believed in her very much. He just played with himself during the exam and did not go out of his way to supervise Luo Quan to see if he had cheated.

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

"Are you done?" The invigilator suddenly raised his head and was about to hand Luo Quan the next test paper, but found that there were no more test papers.

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

Luo Quan said thank you to the teacher and left the classroom.

Next, she only needs to wait for her results. Counting these credits, her credits are basically enough. She only needs to write her graduation thesis next year and then she can apply for graduation.

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

It is said that there is a family gathering at grandpa's place, and it will be commemorating the ancestors at that time. It is quite important, so let her take time to attend.

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

But no matter what, from a Chinese perspective, 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, the tickets to London were booked early.

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

"Sister, where is the Tiandi Bank in China?" Leon drove the car, looking forward, and asked the co-pilot Luo Quan, "I heard my grandpa and Aunt Luo mention this place on the phone this morning. Yes, but I didn’t listen to everything.”

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

"Tiandi 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. He plans to give it to both of us when he comes back this time."

"It's not a living thing. I don't dare to ask for it anyway." Luo Quan thought this was ridiculous. How could a foreigner ask this question?

"So what is that?" Leon was also confused.

Luo Quan suppressed his laughter and explained: "That's the paper money we Chinese people burn when we worship our ancestors. It's money specially given to the dead. It's very unlucky for living people to use it.

As for the Bank of Heaven and Earth... According to our belief, the dead will go to two places after death. Most people will go to hell, while those with great merit and great strength will go to heaven. Therefore, the Bank of Heaven and Earth is basically equivalent to the world after death. Bank of. "

"I'll go, that's what it means." Leon's expression changed, and then he laughed again: "I didn't expect China to be so particular about ancestor worship, and think so carefully."

"It's just the reluctance to let go of the deceased relatives." Luo Quan said softly, "Because of the reluctance, the living imagine that after death they will go to another world and continue to live in that world, and soon the living will also To reunite with my lost relatives in that world.

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

"Speaking of which, our family's ancestor worship is the ancestor worship that I understand? It means taking the whole family to visit the tomb, burning paper money and kneeling down to worship or something like that?"

"Not at all." Leon shook his head, "Actually, it's just to commemorate the ancestors. The main process is to call the younger generations 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, and we are a respectable aristocracy. Adults always like to do these frivolous things, in the name of letting children understand their aristocratic status. In my opinion, it is all the dregs of feudal culture.

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

Luo Quan's eyes lit up when he looked at his younger brother: "You can't tell that your level of consciousness is so high. You even know the word "feudal dregs". You are a progressive young man."

Leon was a little helpless: "Sister, after all, I have written many works with humanistic care. Although they are not as popular as my pop songs, it does not mean that I am a pop star, right?

In fact, when I was young, I wanted to be a thinker and educator. Who told my parents to give me such a perfect appearance? I had no motivation to work hard.

To put it in other people’s words, why should I educate others now? "

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

"It is." Leon raised his lips proudly.

"How is your relationship with Mia going? Is she still living at home during this time?" Luo Quan asked curiously.

Leon smiled and said: "Her father scolded her a while ago, saying that girls are not reserved at all and went to live with a boy after meeting her a few times.

However, his dad has a very good relationship with our dad, and it is said that he wants to bring me and Mia together. "

Luo Quan raised his eyebrows: "That's a good thing. I think Mia is a very nice person, polite and well-educated. She also has a deep love for you."

"That's what I said, but I want to hang out for a few more years." After Leon finished speaking, he felt something was wrong. He was afraid that his sister would think wrong, so he quickly explained: "I want to play alone for a few more years, not like my 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 are matched? I am only nineteen years old. How can I get married so early?"

Although the legal age for marriage in both the United States and the United Kingdom is quite early, one is 18 and the other is 16, but there are not many people getting married at this age, so they have to wait until 23 or 24 before discussing 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 gave his brother a kind reminder.

Although she has never been in love, she has watched too many similar romantic dramas. Marriages like these arranged through parents usually have no good endings, so it is quite necessary to talk about relationships in advance.

"Look at Mia, I don't care, I'm just crying for my girlfriend's fans." Leon said with a chuckle. He could already imagine those girls crying like crazy after knowing they were in love.

While chatting, the siblings arrived at the manor.

The party will be held tomorrow, but the manor is already quite busy now.

Grandpa had a lot of guests for his birthday before, but they were all 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. Leon introduced one of them and she called one of them.

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

Because her mother was pregnant, she did not fly over, and her father also stayed in New York to take care of her. This time, only the siblings came to the party.

But given their age, they don't need to attend when the old man gives a speech tomorrow. They can just eat and drink as they should. This party is mainly for the 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 very large family. The Albert Group is an asset that belongs exclusively to Grandpa, who is also the patriarch of the family. However, other members of the family also have their own assets, which are not under Grandpa's jurisdiction.

Although other clan members do not have their own companies as big as the Albert Group, they are involved in more industries. In addition, with the golden name of the Albert family, the business is not much different.

In short, most of the 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 out, such a large family can easily help them out of the love of the same clan.

This kind of harmonious atmosphere in the family seemed very comfortable to Luo Quan. All the relatives in the manor were smiling, and there was no such situation as in TV dramas where big families get together and have all kinds of intrigues.

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

As the eldest granddaughter of the clan leader, Luo Quan should generally come out to help preside over the scene at this time, but all these tasks were left to his second uncle.

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

Luo Quan estimated that the second uncle was trying to win the support of these people in the family for the purpose of changing the clan leader in the future, so he would not let it go as long as there was an opportunity to show his face.

The reason why dad didn't come over was partly because he wanted to take care of mom, but he must also have this concern.

After thinking about it, Luo Quan stopped trying to steal the limelight from his second uncle, and found a place with Leon to peel melon seeds while watching the news.

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

"What's the matter, steward?" Luo Quan put down the "Qiayiqia" melon seeds in his hand and asked.

"Master, he wants to buy some authentic Chinese paper money. Since I'm not particularly familiar with this aspect, I just wanted to ask you.

Mainly because I don’t know much about Chinese specialties and I’m afraid of buying fakes. "

"There are some authentic and non-authentic paper money." Luo Quan almost laughed out loud again, "Just tell me how much you want to buy. I will have it shipped by domestic express delivery."

"Just enough for five people."

"Okay, no problem." Luo Quan nodded, "How on earth did Grandpa think of buying this thing? Paper money should only be popular in China."

Luo Quan is full of doubts 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 that in order to protect the environment and eliminate fire hazards, it is no longer acceptable to burn paper money to worship ancestors.

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

"Young miss, you don't 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 the Americas, people are using it everywhere."

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

At first everyone just followed the trend, but later it seemed to be taken more and more seriously. Many families in Europe used paper money to worship their ancestors. After hearing about it, the master also wanted to give it a try. "

"Can you follow the trend in this kind of thing..." Luo Quan felt very complicated.

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

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

"When you buy it, you start it. Family gatherings and ancestor worship do not go together."

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

As long as it's 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 within three days at most.

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

Although JD.com has faster delivery and better service, the products on Taobao are more comprehensive, especially for things like paper money.

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

This store specializes in cross-border sales of ghost coins, which are 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 store's reputation is five crowns, with a monthly sales volume of more than 100,000, and it is basically praised.

As for negative reviews...there should be no negative reviews for this thing.

After Luo Quan clicked into the store and chose the British column, she was immediately shocked by the British ghost coins that appeared in front of her.

The issuing bank was still Tiandi Bank, but the Jade Emperor on the right side of the front of the banknote changed into a kind old man wearing a white robe. Needless to say, Luo Quan could guess which God this was.

In addition to this avatar, there was even an avatar of the current Queen of England. Luo Quan immediately called it awesome when he saw it.

These people are really brave and are not afraid of the British causing trouble for them.

Luo Quan didn't dare to use these outrageous British-style ghost coins, so he bought some that were used by Chinese locals. A set meal for five people. In addition to the ghost coins, there were many other things that could be burned.

After placing the order, Luo Quan filled in his contact information and shipping address, and paid a total of 1,888.

The price is a bit expensive, but considering that it is a cross-border delivery, it is still 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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