Although Ye Chen spoke politely, his tone was not asking or pleading for the other party’s opinion, but instead he directly stated his own needs, without giving the other party a chance to refuse.
From the moment Ye Chen mentioned Steve Rothschild’s name, James White was ready to serve this Chinese man to the last drop of his blood.
All of this was done as a form of respect for Steve Rothschild.
After all, Steve is the second person who de facto occupies the position of head of the Rothschild family.
Initially, James White thought the visitors might be distant relatives or acquaintances of the Rothschild family. However, after seeing that they were two Chinese, he subconsciously assumed that they might not be distant relatives and might just have some kind of relationship with the Rothschild family, so they boarded the Rothschild family’s helicopter.
However, the moment Ye Chen said those words, the nature of the situation underwent a drastic change in his mind.
These two young Chinese not only have direct ties to the Rothschild family, but are also important figures like Steve. More importantly, I heard that Steve came all the way from the East Coast to meet them. A great honor! If I treat them well, Steve will definitely remember my efforts when he arrives.
Although he served as president of Stanford, he did not only focus on academics. He understands and follows the unwritten rules of high society better than anyone else.
This is the difference between America and China. In China, just by having money, it is unlikely that you will be able to enter top universities such as Tsinghua and Peking University. But in America, money can get you into not just Stanford, but also Harvard and MIT. Otherwise, there would be no cases of wealthy businessmen donating tens of millions of dollars to Harvard for their sons’ education.
Therefore, even the president of Stanford University had to bow to people of power and influence, especially prominent figures like the Rothschild family.
Seeing that mentioning Steve’s name worked well, Ye Chen decided to be less polite and asked Lin Wan’er directly, “Miss Lin, if there is something you want to visit, please ask Principal White to show us around.”
Lin Wan’er nodded happily, then said to White, “Mr. White, I want to visit the school history museum and read all the school history materials that are not available to the public.”
White was a bit surprised. He didn’t understand why this young girl had come to Stanford, not to tour the school or hear any explanations, but simply to visit the school’s history museum to view materials not available to the public.
In fact, most of the material comes from the 19th and 20th centuries, when law enforcement was not so strong. Additionally, many atrocities were committed against Native Americans in the United States. Therefore, these prestigious universities today also have some shameful dark history in the past. Of course, these dark histories are not opened to the public at will, and some are even classified as top secret.
However, Ye Chen had already mentioned Steve’s name, so White agreed almost without hesitation, saying, “Since you two are interested in the school’s historical materials, I will take you to the school’s history museum myself. However, some things are quite sensitive and are classified as state secrets by the White House. You are welcome to visit, but not to take photos. Please understand.”
Lin Wan’er nodded and said, “Principal, please don’t worry, we will comply with the regulations.”
White heaved a sigh of relief and personally acted as their guide, leading them to the school’s historical archives.
Stanford’s historical archives is a small, nondescript three-story building in an office area.
However, the real core is hidden in the basement beneath the three-story building.
The building here is as secure as a bank vault, and contains a large number of unique documents and archives without any electronic versions. According to White, these sensitive and highly classified documents were supposed to have physical and electronic copies according to procedures, but because most of the documents were not very honorable, no copies were made.
The current strategy for keeping them safe can be summed up in eight words: do not reveal, do not fear damage.
FAQ NovelQ: How does wealth and influence impact access to elite institutions like Stanford?A: The excerpt highlights that for prominent families like the Rothschilds, financial power can open doors that are otherwise inaccessible, demonstrating a world where money can indeed make things happen.Q: Who is James White, and what is his role in this chapter?A: James White is the president of Stanford University, personally welcoming distinguished guests who arrived via a Rothschild helicopter, indicating the significant sway of the Rothschild name.Join us as we explore the intricate dance of power, prestige, and personal ambition within the hallowed halls of academia.
FAQ Novel
Q: How does immense wealth impact prestigious institutions in this chapter?
A: In this chapter, immense wealth demonstrates its power by compelling even highly regarded institutions, like Stanford University, to readily accommodate requests from powerful families.
Q: Who orchestrated the visit to Stanford University and what is the protagonist’s role?
A: The visit to Stanford is orchestrated by a formidable global family, and the young protagonist leverages these immense connections for strategic advantage during their visit.
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