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"Chong'er, have you packed your luggage yet?" Mrs. Cheng, Cheng Lihui, even in middle age, still has a bright and elegant temperament, full of energy, not like an ordinary middle-aged woman.

"It's almost packed, but there's really nothing to clean up. There's nothing in the US. Buy what you need. Why bring so many things?" Cheng Chong looked impatient, and he wasn't keen on going abroad. I have to rack my brains to think about what to bring for the past two years.

"It will be two years since you left. It's better to think carefully. Who made you decide not to come back until you finish reading? Otherwise, why would you bring so many things with you?"

"I did it for everyone's benefit. Once I come back, I will definitely not be able to leave. Is there anyone who escaped from the fire pit and is willing to jump back?"

"Look at you, everyone is trying their best to go abroad, and that's you. I think going abroad is more terrifying than going up the mountain of swords and down the frying pan."

"I call it patriotic complex, love home."

"I can't say no to you, you can clean up slowly by yourself, your father asked you to go to the study to find him." Cheng Lihui shook his head and walked out of Cheng Chong's room.

Cheng Chong reluctantly chose some things that he had to bring with him, but he couldn't take them anymore, so he just threw them away. "The transportation is so developed now, if I really want something, I can just send it directly to the United States, and I have to make such a fuss." He muttered as he walked towards Cheng Jiandong's study. "Dad, are you looking for me?"

"Chong'er, come and sit down." Cheng Jiandong looked at him kindly.

"Dad, I'm leaving tomorrow. If you have anything to teach me, hurry up. There will be no more shops after this village."

"Can't you be poor with me?" Cheng Jiandong gave him a blank stare, "Actually, Dad is very reluctant to let you go. Your mother and I have loved you since we were young. You will go away for two years now. In our hearts I'm really sorry."

"Didn't you let me go? As long as you say a word, I won't leave immediately. Anyway, the air ticket is not expensive."

"What nonsense are you talking about! I'm just expressing emotion. Don't you know that old people like to express emotion now?"

"You are still young and strong, not old, not old, not old at all." Cheng Chong looked at the old man cheerfully and laughed.

"Okay, you have to be serious, you are like this, so I have to send you abroad. Actually, I have nothing special to explain. I just hope that you can really take care of yourself and learn a little bit when you go out this time. Come back with the ability. As soon as you come back, Dad will give you the position of CEO immediately, what do you think?"

Hearing the old man talking about his future work plans, Cheng Chong immediately said seriously: "Dad, I hope I can take that position because of my ability, not because I am the second youngest."

"Hmph, you really think your father is an idiot, how could I hand over the company to you casually. Chong'er, Dad is optimistic about you, you must not let Dad down!"

"Old man, in the past two years, you should start preparing for your retirement plan and my mother's. When I come back, I will definitely speak with my strength."

"Okay! You are indeed Cheng Jiandong's son! Dad wants to give you this watch. This was your grandfather's favorite watch when he was alive. Although it is not as valuable as today's famous brand watches, it is still a good watch. I hope you can wear it all the time, and here is the thought and encouragement of your father and mother."

Cheng Chong took the watch and played with it for a long time, looking at this and that. He liked it so much that he put it on right away.He said cheerfully: "Thank you Dad, I will take good care of this watch."

"Okay, go and pack your luggage, go to bed early after packing, and leave early tomorrow morning."

"Got it, old man, I'm not a child, can I still stay in bed?" After speaking, he wandered happily back to his room.

Cheng Chong naturally did not continue to pack his luggage. He lay on the bed, looked at the watch in his hand, and shouted in his heart: "Cheng Chong, when you return to this beloved land of China, you must let everyone see your watch. Strength!" He touched his watch happily and fell asleep like this.

……

At the Capital International Airport, there are two groups of people, one group is full of youth, and the other group is prosperous and wealthy.After teaching Zilie and Cheng Chong to say goodbye to everyone, they boarded flights to the east and west coasts of the United States respectively.Two people carry different moods, but carry a common dream, success.

……

It was already evening when Jiao Zilie arrived in Washington, waiting in a long queue to pass through customs. After two hours of tossing, he finally stepped into the territory of the United States smoothly.When he was walking out with his luggage, he saw a blond girl holding a sign with his name written on it, "Should I give myself an English name?" He looked at the pinyin of his name and thought.

He walked up to the blond girl, "Hello, I'm Zi Liejiao." He thought to himself that it's really stupid to say his name like that, and he must think of an English name after he settles down.The blond girl looked at this beautiful oriental boy and said happily, "Hello, my name is Jordan."

"Huh? Jordan? Michael Jordan's Jordan?" Jiao Zilie knew Jordan's English name. Looking at the Barbie doll in front of him, why did he call him such a manly name? Could it be that his parents wanted their next child to have a boy? It's like Chinese Zhaodi or something.

Jordan let out a series of laughter like silver bells, "Jordan is not a boy's name, it is a more unisex name that can be used by both men and women. Just like Taylor, I don't think you think Taylor Swift is a man, do you? "After speaking, I couldn't help laughing again.

Jiao Zilie scratched his head in embarrassment, "I'm sorry, I don't know much about American culture, I hope I didn't offend you."

"No, I think it's very interesting. You can ask me any questions you have in the future. Oh, by the way, I forgot to tell you that I am the freshman representative of this class, so I will pick you up today." your."

"Thank you very much, you have been waiting for a long time."

"It shouldn't be long, but I didn't pay attention to the time. I took a book and sat reading it. I didn't run over until I heard the notice of your flight landing. Don't you think I've been standing here stupidly holding a sign?" ?” Jordan thought this beautiful oriental boy was too cute, and couldn’t help but want to tease him a few more words.

God Zilie's face flushed slightly, and he didn't know what to say.

Jordan knew he couldn't tease him anymore, otherwise he would be afraid of her in the future, so he immediately changed the subject and said, "You must have worked hard. After flying for so long, let's go back to school together?"

As soon as God Zilie heard that he could go back to school, he immediately became excited like a chicken blood. The law school he longed for was close at hand, which really made people want to move. Watching his ups and downs, Jordan really felt a little unable to keep up with him, but he just thought he was very good-looking and cute.Hmm, cute?The word doesn't fit a grown man who is 180 centimeters, but she just thinks he's so cute.

When the car drove into the campus, it was already dark.Although he couldn't see the real scene clearly, Jiao Zilie could feel a sense of grandeur, and even smell the smell of books.Um?smell?I must be hungry.Hallucinations, um, must be hallucinations!

The car stopped in front of a dormitory building, and Jordan took his godson to the door of his dormitory.She told her godfather that there are two people living in each dormitory, one is him, and the other is also a freshman this year.But because that roommate wasn't there, she wasn't quite sure who the other person was.She explained some precautions, and left her mobile phone number to God Zilie, and then left.

Jiao Zilie looked around his dormitory, feeling that it was somewhat similar to Chinese dormitories, but also somewhat different.But regardless of the conditions of the dormitory, for him, as long as there is a place to live.After he had packed most of his luggage, his roommate finally returned.

An Asian boy walked in, and they were looking at each other with a hint of appreciation in their eyes.Jiao Zilie looked at this Asian boy, and he looked like a tough guy. Although he was handsome, he didn't have that kind of tough facial features, but he, like Westerners, paid great attention to exercising his muscles. A little thin.He looked Asian at first glance, but his whole body exuded an American air.

"Hello, my name is Nate. Are you Chinese?" Nate generously extended his hand and shook his godson.

God Zilie was taken aback, did he have Chinese written on his face?How did he know? "Hello, my name is Zi Liejiao. I haven't decided on an English name yet. And I'm Chinese."

Nate couldn't help laughing out loud, and Godfather was puzzled for a while, what's so funny...

"Sorry, sorry, I'm not laughing at you, I just think you're so cute, do you need me to give you an English name?" Nate restrained his laughter, but the curve of the corner of his mouth was still there.

God Zilie was still shocked by his standard Mandarin, but suddenly reacted and said: "Oh, yes, of course it would be best if you could help me. By the way, are you Chinese too? Your Mandarin is really good."

Nate said with a smile: "I am an American, born and raised in the United States. My parents are Chinese, so I am a second-generation immigrant. My grandpa and they are still in China. I have also been to China several times."

"Oh, well, that's good, we can speak Mandarin, so that when we say bad things about others, they won't understand."

Nate couldn't help laughing again, and then kindly reminded: "Many Americans are learning Chinese now, you have to be careful not to let them hear you speak ill of them."

"Tch, then if I speak the dialect of our village, they must not understand it."

"Okay, then teach me a few words, and I can say it in the future."

This time it was Jiao Zilie's turn to laugh, "It seems that you are not a fuel-efficient lamp."

Nate smiled, expressing his acquiescence. "By the way, what kind of English name do you want?"

"This, I really haven't thought about it. I don't have any special ideas, as long as it sounds pleasing to the ear."

"What about Liam? It sounds similar to your Lie."

"Liam? That sounds good, that's it. Please allow me to introduce myself again, hello, my name is Professor Liam." After speaking, the two laughed together.

Both of them felt very lucky to have found an interesting and sympathetic roommate. Presumably, their campus life would not be boring in the future.