Years: Salted fish life since going to the countryside.

Chapter 1607 After the surface glamour fades
The explosion was followed by billowing smoke and a pungent odor carried by the wind, and then by shouts and curses from many people.

The explosion, which had traveled from across the street, had diminished in power by the time it reached this point, but it still caused the windows on this street to rattle.

Han Li was still wondering whether he should go over and see what was going on, to see if someone was dropping a bomb in broad daylight in New York, when Maeve Lawson, standing beside him, spoke calmly and casually.

"Han, don't be nervous. That sound is clearly a car explosion. I wonder which unlucky guy's car was set on fire by those black guys who were out hunting on the street."

Foraging for food? Lighting a fire? Black ghost?

Han Li subconsciously asked Maeve Lawson what was going on, but to his surprise, she replied with a face full of resentment.

“Those damn black trash, they steal things every day on these neglected streets where there are hardly any police cars patrolling.”

These thieves steal everything. They not only break into houses to steal things, but if they see a car parked on the street with no one in it, they will smash the window and loot the car.

If these black-market trash don't get what they want, they'll either drive their cars away and drive them recklessly through the streets like bumper cars.

However, not all black trash can drive. Those who can't drive, and those with particularly bad tempers, will set their cars on fire. If no one puts out the fire in time, it can cause an explosion like the one we just saw.

When Maeve Lawson said these words, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to describe her as gritting her teeth and looking ferocious; she had completely lost the youth, beauty, innocence, and cuteness she had shown just moments before.

However, considering that Maeve Lawson's parents were killed by those black car thieves, not only did she lose her parents, but her originally happy life was also shattered, and now she needs to be fostered by other people and live at the mercy of others, it is understandable.

Han Li gently comforted Maeve Lawson, and the two quickly ended their trip to the New York middle-class family neighborhood, which they hadn't yet fully experienced or seen.

Next, Han Li and Maeve Lawson went to see a play on Broadway, but unfortunately, the Alien Queen show that he had arranged to see in the morning was not on it.

When the two came out of the theater, the streetlights were already on.

While Han Li and Maeve Lawson were watching the play, they had already overcome two of the three obstacles, so there was no need to be polite anymore.

Han Li hailed a taxi and took Maeve Lawson directly back to the Plaza Hotel. Dinner? Dinner could be delivered to the room by the waiter. This would give Maeve Lawson a chance to take a shower.

By this time, Han Li had long forgotten about the Alien Queen Sigourney Weaver, and even if he hadn't, he wouldn't have called her today.

With a delicious and tender treat nearby that could also enhance his mental energy range, Han Li wouldn't bother going out of his way to find her, even though her height could give him a different feeling in many situations.

What's next? What happens after dinner?
In this situation, the only course of action is to forge ahead, overcoming all obstacles and forging ahead.

There are basically no naturally accessible paths in this world; all roads are forged by people, and the beginning of such a path may be a little difficult.

But as long as you overcome the difficulties and take the first step with determination and courage, then this place will not only be a smooth road with no rain or wind, but you will also be able to carve a historical monument on this road that you have worked so hard to cultivate, marking it with your own unique label.
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Han Li had been keeping a low profile during his time in the United States, but after successfully overcoming the final obstacle, he couldn't stop himself from going all out.

Of course, Han Li would never admit that he was so unscrupulous because he didn't take Maeve Lawson, this foreigner, seriously.

Even if she added another plum blossom patterned towel to Han Li's collection, increasing her mental energy's range by 0.1 meters, it would be the same. While this is true, Han Li would never say it like that. He wouldn't admit that he didn't take Maeve Lawson seriously at all, even if she were to become his agent for the company he registered in the future.

Of course, Han Li had to give Maeve Lawson, who was still crying convulsively for a long time, a reassuring reason for her reckless, uncompromising, and almost endless demands.

In response, Han Li attributed his somewhat out-of-control behavior entirely to Maeve Lawson's excessive beauty and charm, naturally interspersed with many words of praise for her.

That's why it was already evening when Han Li took Maeve Lawson out of the room for dinner the next day.

Maeve Lawson had to return to her foster home tonight, otherwise they might call the police. Otherwise, they probably wouldn't be able to leave until tomorrow morning.

Maeve Lawson was still feeling a bit sore, and her gait was quite different from yesterday, but her face radiated a different kind of joy.

After having dinner with Maeve Lawson, Han Li took a taxi to see her off back to her foster home before returning to the Plaza Hotel to drink tea and read.

While reading, Han Li was still thinking about Maeve Lawson. Although when the two discussed whether to maintain a long-term or temporary communication relationship, she chose to maintain it in the long term.

When Han Li agreed to Maeve Lawson's choice, he also gave her a condition that she had to meet: she had to get into the University of Pennsylvania, otherwise their relationship would end.

This is the route Han Li has set for Maeve Lawson. It's also about first seeing if she's worth cultivating and if she's suitable to act as his agent for the two companies he registered in New York.

The time spent reading and drinking tea alone may seem very boring, but it's something that can't be helped.

Han Li is currently pursuing his doctorate, and he still needs to read a lot more books and special issues if he wants to successfully obtain his graduation certificate and degree.

If Han Li doesn't want to take seven or eight years, or even ten years, to graduate, then he needs to make the most of every moment.

Maeve Lawson hadn't planned to come back when she left yesterday, so she made up an excuse to let her foster parents know beforehand.

That's why Maeve Lawson had nothing to do when she came back today.

However, on the other hand, the foster family couple only adopted Maeve Lawson for tax purposes and didn't care much about this temporary resident as portrayed on TV.

So even though Maeve Lawson walked very unnaturally, her foster parents didn't notice, or rather, they saw it but didn't care.

The next day, after Han Li got up, he practiced his boxing and martial arts in his room, stretched his body, washed up, drank tea, and waited for the restaurant to open. Only then did he take out the contact number that the Alien Queen Sigourney Weaver had secretly given him and dialed it.

It was only a little past 5 a.m., and the Alien Queen Sigourney Weaver was fast asleep in her bed. When the phone rang for a while, she reluctantly reached out and picked it up with her eyes still closed.

"Hey"

"An English seaside manor, a garden and swings at night."

(End of this chapter)