"Nuclear Deterrence, nuclear chain reactions, major powers wary of war... Well, these are indeed some very interesting theories, worth pondering."
"Anyway, thank you, Douglas."
Einstein stood up solemnly and extended his right hand to Lin Xian:
"Thanks to chatting with you, I’m feeling much better now, and I’m a bit more optimistic about the future of humanity."
"For some reason, hearing you call me Savior, and hearing you say my mass-energy equivalence equation will bring humanity extended peace... hahaha, hearing such words, indeed, brings me some relief and fort."
Lin Xian also promptly stood up and shook hands with Einstein:
"To make you feel a bit better is my honor, Mr. Einstein."
"Hahahahahahahahahahhahahaha!!"
A familiar yet hearty laughter burst forth.
Lin Xian and Einstein turned their heads to find a flashy youngster with colored hair and chalk dust shaking from his head approaching again.
The youngster grabbed Einstein’s arm and pulled him toward the dance floor:
"What are you waiting for, my good friend! The party has started! e dance!"
"Hey, hold on a second."
Einstein released Henry Dawson’s arm, returned to Lin Xian, and said with a smile:
"Douglas, I really wish I could talk to you a bit longer; I truly enjoy your insights and chatting with you."
"But... as you can see, the Halloween party has started, and I wouldn’t want to ruin your mood. If you don’t mind, could we meet at another time, at a quieter place to chat properly?"
"Oh, I hope you won’t reject me; I sincerely desire the chance... I have many things I want to hear your views on."
Lin Xian nodded:
"Of course, there’s no problem, I’d be delighted."
Such a great opportunity.
Lin Xian certainly couldn’t wish for more.
This was definitely the biggest gain of the evening.
Einstein had many questions he wanted to ask him, and he had even more queries he wished to confirm with Einstein.
But... if not meeting at the costume party, how would he disguise his voice and appearance next time?
No way around it.
Just have to play it by ear and find a way when the time es.
Einstein took a pen from his pocket, tore a strip from the newspaper on the table, scribbled an address, folded it, and handed it to Lin Xian:
"This is a farm I own in Brooklyn; although secluded, it’s quiet. I’ll be going there on November 5th."
"I’ll be there all day from morning till evening, looking forward to meeting you again, Douglas."
Lin Xian accepted the small piece of paper with the address:
"Likewise, Mr. Einstein, I’ll be there on time."
Henry Dawson blinked.
He looked at Lin Xian, then at Einstein, puzzled at how these two got to chatting and got along so well.
He pointed at Lin Xian to ask Einstein:
"Who’s this guy?"
Einstein smiled slightly:
"A young college student with very insightful views on international affairs."
"Wow! To earn your recognition, he must be remarkable indeed!"
Henry Dawson waved at Lin Xian:
"Hey there, King Kong Gorilla."
Lin Xian waved back at him:
"Hello, Rainbow Pony."
"Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha! I like this guy!"
Henry Dawson erupted in ear-splitting laughter, hugging Lin Xian, imprinting a chalk dust rainbow on Lin Xian’s black coat with his colorful hair:
"Here’s a rainbow for you!"
With that, he raced off with Einstein.
"..."
Lin Xian watched this ditzy and grumpy duo disappear into the crowd, brushing the chalk dust off his woolen coat, somewhat speechless.
He opened the little piece of paper Einstein gave him and glanced at the written address—
"Hiss."
He sucked in a cold breath.
He was very familiar with this address.
Outskirts of Brooklyn West...
Close to the welfare house where CC resided!
Meaning.
Previously, CC and her friends saw Einstein passing by the welfare house several times, presumably on his way to this farm.
So this is Einstein’s "headquarters"?
What secret is hidden in this farm?
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