People of Kou Country (Seeking Recommendations, Seeking Monthly Votes!)

After Su Chen walked out of the shop, he glanced at his small motorcycle.

It would really be asking too much of this old thing to ride it all the way to Jinshi City!

Abandoning the idea of riding it, Su Chen headed towards the main street, planning to take a taxi to buy a car for transportation.

His requirements weren't too high; a BMW would do.

As he reached the main street, a guy with long hair, wearing a baseball cap, a ponytail, a short-sleeved shirt, and shorts, with a somewhat lazy demeanor, brushed past Su Chen.

This slightly unusual getup caught Su Chen's attention.

He looked back at the retreating figure of the person.

He felt a strange sense of familiarity.

At the BMW dealership, a reporter's interview with Nie Xing was playing on a suspended television screen.

"None of us expected that going there would mean three years away. During that time, we couldn't inform our parents, wives, or children. We had to be like mute people who couldn't say anything. That was our leader's instruction. We could only watch everything unfold silently, unable to speak a word! To maintain secrecy, many of us researchers bore the misunderstanding of our families, as well as the strange looks and accusations from others."

"All the scientific researchers have worked hard. From the photos sent back from your location, the entire research environment wasn't very good; you could say it was extremely difficult! So, what motivated you to decide to dedicate yourself to this work?"

The reporters looked at Nie Xing expectantly, awaiting his answer.

On the video, Nie Xing spoke without hesitation:

"If you have weapons, I must have them too! Whether between individuals or between countries, it's the same. If you're not balanced, you'll be beaten! Only by developing this technology can we achieve super-dimensional balance and thus disregard their threats. We don't have to fight, but we cannot be defenseless! We don't provoke others, but we also cannot let them bully us! When it concerns the survival of the nation, I must go!"

"Well said!"

All the reporters present showed admiration and applauded excitedly!

As expected of a scientific hero sent to secret research, his heartfelt words, though direct and simple, were so inspiring and powerful!

"Awarding you the National Medal of Merit, you are truly deserving!"

One reporter said emotionally.

Nie Xing, however, gave a bitter smile:

"Half of every researcher's Medal of Merit belongs to their families. They sacrificed so much for us, and they've worked hard these past three years!"

The female store clerk in uniform stared at the TV screen. As Nie Xing's words stirred her, she saw a young man walk in.

The newcomer was dressed plainly but was handsome, and the more she looked, the more attractive he seemed.

Although she didn't think he had the capacity to buy anything, the female clerk still greeted him warmly.

"Hello, sir, welcome to the BMW brand flagship store!"

"Mhm, I'll just have a look!"

Su Chen nodded casually, his gaze sweeping over the BMWs in the showroom.

Then, he walked directly to each car to inspect them.

Actually, Su Chen didn't know much about car models or configurations, so he didn't have any special requirements; as long as it was comfortable to drive.

Another important factor was speed!

He wanted to buy it and pick it up the same day, with all the license plate and other procedures handled!

There was no other way. Jinshi City was quite far from Qingyang County town, and his small motorcycle couldn't go on the highway. Taking other forms of transportation was always less convenient than having his own car, so Su Chen decided to buy a BMW directly.

"This one looks good, do you have it in stock?"

Su Chen had his eye on a black BMW sedan with a beautiful exterior and a spacious, high-end interior. He sat in it to test the feel and found it quite comfortable.

Seeing Su Chen sitting in the display car, the female clerk assumed he was just casually asking and wanted to test the feel of the car. She nodded and replied:

"Yes, we happen to have one of this model in our garage! Would you like to take it for a test drive, sir?"

"No need, I'll take this one. The price tag is four hundred thousand, right?"

Su Chen declined and asked directly.

Hearing Su Chen's question, the female clerk was startled and nodded subconsciously.

What did he mean, "I'll take this one"?

Was he going to buy it outright?

No way, his plain attire didn't suggest he could afford it. Perhaps he was planning to pay in installments?

She quickly added:

"It's four hundred thousand for a full cash payment. If you're looking to pay in installments, we have a promotion going on..."

"Yes, full cash payment! And can you help me with the procedures for the license plate and insurance? The faster the better!"

Su Chen interrupted her and asked.

He didn't have time to waste with her.

Sensing that the handsome guy in front of her was no ordinary customer, the female clerk's expression brightened. She had found a big spender!

She quickly replied professionally:

"Yes, sir. As soon as you complete the payment, I'll have all the procedures finalized for you within half an hour!"

You have to admit, this brand store really has some pull.

It's a one-stop shop, and it feels great.

Half an hour later, Su Chen was driving his BMW out of the dealership and onto the road!

Trading in his motorcycle for a BMW felt really good.

As he was leaving, the shy female sales associate even slipped him her contact information, saying he could reach out anytime if he had any problems with the car.

After leaving Qingyang County, Su Chen headed straight for the highway towards Jinshi City.

Old Qiao didn't have much time left, so he couldn't afford to waste any.

In Jinshi City, after his two disciples had left, Qiao Xiang felt a bit dizzy and closed his eyes.

His son, Qiao Sheng, watched him drift off to sleep, then thoughtfully pulled a blanket over him before finally letting out a sigh of relief.

The whole night had been exhausting for him, and he was completely worn out, so he lay down on the nearby hospital bed and fell asleep.

After a long while, As both of them were sound asleep, a figure quietly approached the hospital room. He stood in the hallway, peering inside through the glass panel in the door.

A doctor was accompanying him.

Standing in the hallway and observing the sleeping Qiao Xiang and his son for a while, Mei Liangxin's expression grew complex. He then took out some money from the black leather bag under his arm and handed it to the doctor.

"Please take this. I'll cover all of his medical expenses. Master has worked hard his entire life, so please find a way to make his remaining time more comfortable!"

Before the doctor could refuse, Mei Liangxin sighed, turned, and walked away, his pregnant belly leading the way.

He wasn't planning to get involved with the tea house anymore, but he was sure the investor would find someone else to talk to.

Meanwhile, Several men with small mustaches entered the tea house, looking around at the decor with approval and nodding their heads.

The young junior disciple, who was cleaning the tea house, noticed them and quickly went to greet them.

"We're not open for business yet. Could you perhaps come back later?"

"It's alright, we really admire Dragon Country's culture. Dragon Country's culture is profound and extensive!"

The men with small mustaches spoke in broken Chinese, saying slowly.

Hearing their accents, the young junior disciple's expression immediately turned cold.

They were from Kou Country?

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