My Lord, you need to stand up!

Chapter 775 I can't afford to lose face

Here's a little-known fact: Washington, D.C., and Washington state are two completely unrelated places.

The former is located in core areas on the east coast, such as Shanghai.

The latter is located in the upper left corner of the entire United States, and in remote states like the Tianshan Mountains in western Xinjiang.

Therefore, architecture and similar fields are not among the top in the United States.

But for Rang Weidong, Liu Xiaoyong and the others were not there to become top masters, but simply to cultivate a group of pioneers who could catch up with advanced foreign levels.

Knowing what's going on in Europe and America, we can build a platform to facilitate the emergence of various professionals.

Therefore, at this time, loyalty is more important than ability.

That's why Wei Dong personally selected the guy who had the retaliatory explosive detonator last time, which is why he rejected him.

But it's impossible for him to waste his time doing this every time.

Construction is just one part of his many businesses, and judging people is not his forte.

Now it has been proven that Cheng Lang is indeed an expert in this field.

It was just the two of them flying two or three thousand kilometers, with three bodyguards accompanying them. They squeezed into the cheap economy class seats at the back, which weren't expensive.

It's perfectly legitimate that my wife is now plump and radiant, exuding the charm of a mature wife as she walks through the airport.

It was so bad that Wei Dong couldn't look at it for long, it hurt his back.

He now truly understands what it means to be born with a seductive charm.

Her figure and looks are secondary; it's this fiery energy that's so hard to resist.

I immediately closed my eyes to rest after boarding the flight.

Qin Yuye held onto her tightly and whispered, "Did you practice your skills today?"

Twenty-three-year-old Rang Weidong actually begged for mercy: "Let me think about something for a while. I can't work like this. Look at the big things we're doing now. I can't get carried away!"

Qin Yuye could now ask with a straight face: "Do you like me?"

Wei Dong sighed helplessly, "I like it, but..."

Qin Yuye said: "No buts. I won't compete with Sister Xueqing, nor do I need to compete with Third Sister. I don't need you to feel guilty or apologize to anyone. From now on, I will never go to Jiangzhou again. Let them come as they please, I will not touch Jiangzhou, my base, so as not to make them unhappy."

Wei Dong still wanted to resist: "No, it's mainly because of Xue Qing... I'll talk to her when I get back."

Qin Yuye chuckled: "What are you talking about? Why do you have to make this matter so clear? There's already a problem with her eldest sister's affairs. Can't we just let things continue like this? As for her third sister, I won't talk about that. That's between the two of you. I just ask that there isn't a fourth one."

Wei Dong wanted to refute, but found it lacked power, so he simply nodded and asked for peace and quiet.

Qin Yuye intertwined their fingers in satisfaction and leaned back in the first-class seat, their heads touching: "I know this isn't a relationship, and you don't like those sentimental things. I will always maintain my attractiveness, my ability to cooperate with your work, and accompany you on your journey. My only wish is for you to give me a stable life."

She knew how to handle things, which made Wei Dong feel more at ease; even the pronunciation of "um" was different.

He had to desperately think about work to avoid arguments, but when he tried to concentrate, he couldn't help but clench his fists tightly.

The way the twenty-year-old made his wife chuckle to herself and then doze off together really made them look like an old married couple.

You'll have to transfer flights after landing. The state capital isn't in the largest city, and the state university isn't in the state capital either; it's in a very remote small city.

Wei Dong found it quite nice to be out of the tiny airport; it was indeed very suitable for academic pursuits. Now, he felt that having so many universities in the city center, like in Beijing and Shanghai, was too chaotic.

An architectural designer who was originally a surveyor came to pick me up at the airport. His eyes welled up with tears as soon as we met, but he managed not to raise his hand to salute in the lobby.

Wei Dong quickly told him to relax, and saw that he was about to lead the way to take the bus back. He had even rented a Dodge Caravan next to him, which was really perfect.

There are no competitors for this car in the entire market.

Qin Yuye casually asked, "This car business is really good. It's rented out as soon as it's returned. There are only a few car rentals near universities. You can't usually rent one from a major airport."

What he said made Wei Dong waver a little: "Damn it, if it's made in China... never mind, let's learn how to drive a car first."

For him, the real challenge now is to resist the urge to burst from being so full.

Don't ask for everything.

But having a wife like Qin Yuye makes it hard to remain celibate: "It'll definitely work! I think your steps are brilliant. First, get the Cherokee back for resale, then the Dodge 600. This process will definitely take a year or two. We'll build two dedicated car carriers..."

That's how desire is stirred up.

The soldiers who came to pick them up didn't dare to utter a sound, and only the three Taoist priests and nuns were able to sit quietly and calm their minds.

He still had Weidong drive while he observed Weidong's expression: "Can you adapt to the study and life here?"

The surveying soldier immediately saluted, tensing up: "We guarantee to complete the mission without hesitation!"

Wei Dong urged him to relax again: "Studying is life, and life is studying... How are things going?"

The surveyor was a little nervous: "Manager Liu feels very guilty for not fulfilling your instructions. Turn left over there."

The city is well-developed; the state university is just two or three kilometers away from the small airport, and then the town is one or two kilometers away.

The surveying soldiers said they all walked to and from school, which also helped them to practice and communicate, since they were all studying different subjects.

They can't provide dormitories for visiting students here; they all rent apartments off-campus.

Fortunately, Liu Xiaoyong and his group had stayed for half a year last time, so they were quite familiar with everything.

This time, they rented a separate bungalow with two bedrooms. They could also sleep on the sofa in the living room and cook for themselves, which saved them a lot on food expenses.

Liu Xiaoyong and his colleagues were more concerned with using the subsidy money to buy books.

Wei Dong wanted to curse about paying for the books, but he couldn't bring himself to say it; these adorable fellows just didn't want him to spend more money. Then, as they stopped in front of the bungalow, Wei Dong noticed that the corner of the curtain by the door had moved slightly.

Someone's keeping watch.

Liu Xiaoyong, who opened the door to greet him, almost burst into tears.

Because they tied those two little cuties up in the basement!

Wei Dong and his wife were dumbfounded. If you guys are discovered, all eight of you will probably be deported!

But the other six were furious because the two had been there for a few days and were looking for an opportunity to slip away. If Wei Dong hadn't given them a heads-up, and if the only surveyor and Liu Xiaoyong hadn't been secretly watching them 24 hours a day, they would have been even more furious.

The two high-achieving students with architecture degrees must have run away.

According to current domestic regulations, the six who didn't run away will likely face dire consequences if they return.

This study abroad program usually ends there.

Because the approval personnel at each stage are afraid of taking responsibility.

Why should I take such a big risk for the sake of someone else's success?

Basically, if even one of these issues occurs, the future prospects of everyone involved in the approval process are ruined.

The simplest solution is to never send anyone again.

Looking at the two bright students who were clearly still injured, Wei Dong felt a mix of emotions: "Wanting to go abroad to change your fate is not a bad thing, but don't drag others down with you. That's selfishness..."

That's all.

I reached out and untied the rope made from my thermal underwear; um, my mouth was also tied.

The two bright students, at a loss, trembled with fear. One of them immediately knelt down, and the other followed suit.

Wei Dong was too lazy to say anything more, and first asked Liu Xiaoyong, "Where are your passports... take them out."

In these kinds of business trips abroad, the leader usually keeps all the passports together.

Go back to the room right now and find it.

Unexpectedly, Wei Dong sent a message to everyone: "Let's go, come with me to New York. I heard that's where the architecture is at its best. If you have a chance to go on your own in the meantime, you don't need to come to New York for dinner with us. Thank you for this. There are more than forty comrades from Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong working in Detroit. I've been too embarrassed to tell them that I had to excuse myself, but now I finally have the chance."

Only when his wife knows what he's going to New York for will he see the smile in his eyes.

The other eleven people were completely bewildered.

They even hailed a taxi before returning to the airport together.

Liu Xiaoyong and the others wanted to surround the two of them, but Wei Dong said to let it go, in case they shouted loudly at the airport, which would be unseemly.

I can't bear the shame: "Really, if you want to run away now, the responsibility is on me. I can take it. There are over a billion people, so one or two more won't make a difference. I just want you to see what we could have done."

In his post-event report, Liu Xiaoyong concluded that it was probably because he had taken the several hundred dollars that the two men originally had on them.

You can't get anywhere without money.

Anyway, the two people with complicated expressions still went to the airport to board the plane, without making a fuss.

Besides, the airport terminal is barely the size of a palm.

There's not much difference between first class and economy class on small planes; once you arrive, you can fly wherever there's a plane available.

Regional planes all go to international airports in nearby state capitals or major cities, and then they all have flights to New York.

It's the world's largest city.

Qin Yuye stopped clinging to her husband and focused on discussing the incantations and techniques with the Taoist nun.

Once this is academicized, it's not so shameful anymore.

Although she blushed the whole time.

To allow Wei Dong to mingle with the architects and share his experiences in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Detroit, it was suggested that everyone should highlight their own focus.

Currently, there are numerous planning needs for urban block construction in Jiangzhou Economic Development Zone, Pengzhen West District, Pingjing Industrial Park, Huhai Foreign Affairs Community, and Automobile Factory Area, and someone needs to do it.

The existing basketball stadium project in Hong Kong needs people to participate, and Wei Dong even urgently needs people to participate in this Hong Kong project.

They also went to Southeast Asia to sell cars and set up 4S dealerships. When Weidong saw the car dealerships in Detroit, he was quite dismissive of them.

In short, not a single word was mentioned about seeking refuge in the free world.

It wasn't until after a long journey that I finally arrived in New York, just past four in the afternoon.

The huge international airport couldn't rent a Dodge Caravan, so the couple had to make do and rent two seven-seater SUVs to drive separately.

The folding seats in the last row were practically squatting in the trunk.

But no one said a word.

They all stared wide-eyed at the magnificent and splendid metropolis outside the car window.

Wei Dong even drove to the shore where he could see the Statue of Liberty, and together with countless tourists from all over the world who came to admire it, he looked at the famous statue a few hundred meters away.

Everyone else was rushing to take pictures.

But what he said to his own people was: "Holy crap, you architecture students have so many skyscrapers to build..."

(End of this chapter)