The distance from New York to Los Angeles is four thousand five hundred kilometers.
It would take over forty hours of non-stop driving.
It would require crossing nine states.
Similar to nine provinces in the Eastern world.
After all, New York is in the east, and Los Angeles is in the west.
Equivalent to crossing more than half of the continent.
Xu Qingxin's college classmate, Wen Huaiyu, wearing home clothes and slippers, ran out with an excited expression.
Perhaps it was due to just having given birth.
Her figure appeared somewhat plump.
She was of the slightly overweight type.
Especially when she ran, Chen Nan unconsciously averted his gaze.
Perhaps influenced by Western culture, she was not wearing anything underneath.
Her movements were quite exaggerated when she ran.
Upon seeing Xu Qingxin, the two embraced warmly.
They exchanged a kiss on the cheek.
Their joy was evident.
Then Xu Qingxin looked her friend up and down and couldn't help but say, "I really didn't expect that the flat chest from back then would have changed so much now!"
Wen Huaiyu also smiled and replied, "No wonder you always praised your boyfriend. Now I understand, he truly has something special. Otherwise, you wouldn't have had this second development."
Chen Nan almost spat out blood.
Back in high school, the most talked-about topic among boys was girls,
And it was always about lewd subjects.
But that was only discussed in private.
He never imagined that Xu Qingxin and her college best friend would discuss such lewd topics in front of him after meeting.
Don't treat me like I'm invisible; give me some face, won't you?
"You nasty girl, what nonsense are you talking about?" Xu Qingxin said with a blush, then hugged Chen Nan's arm and continued, "This is my boyfriend, Chen Nan, I told you about him before."
Wen Huaiyu smiled and greeted Chen Nan.
Then she invited them into the house.
Before entering the house.
Chen Nan retrieved the toys and gifts he had bought from the car.
After all, one shouldn't visit empty-handed.
The house was large.
But it was very quiet.
There was only Wen Huaiyu's daughter, who was just under a year old.
The little girl was currently watching cartoons.
She appeared a bit nervous when she saw strangers.
However, her nervousness disappeared when she saw the toys in Xu Qingxin's hands.
Xu Qingxin casually asked, "Has Zhang Wei not returned yet?"
Wen Huaiyu pouted, "He's been very busy with work lately, but I called him at noon. He'll be back for dinner tonight."
Wen Huaiyu and Zhang Wei were classmates with Xu Qingxin in college.
However.
After graduating from college, Xu Qingxin joined the entertainment industry, while Wen Huaiyu and Zhang Wei pursued further studies in the US and obtained their green cards there.
Therefore.
When they learned that Xu Qingxin was coming, Wen Huaiyu immediately called her husband and insisted that he must come home for dinner no matter what.
At eight o'clock in the evening.
Zhang Wei drove a black Mercedes-Benz E-Class and returned home, looking travel-worn.
He was about one meter seventy-five tall.
He looked somewhat thin.
His appearance was ordinary, even giving off an honest impression.
He would definitely not attract much attention in a crowd.
But Chen Nan had heard Xu Qingxin say that.
Although Zhang Wei's appearance was ordinary, he was very attentive, honest, and reliable.
Dedicated and diligent.
He was especially devoted to Wen Huaiyu.
Otherwise, Wen Huaiyu wouldn't have accepted him back then.
Upon seeing Xu Qingxin.
Zhang Wei greeted her warmly.
He greeted Chen Nan somewhat shyly.
"Zhang Wei, your personality is hopeless. We're not outsiders, can't you be more lively and cheerful?" Xu Qingxin exclaimed helplessly.
Zhang Wei just smiled without speaking.
He was inherently an honest and introverted person, especially when facing strangers, he became more awkward.
Dinner began soon.
Wen Huaiyu had specifically prepared Chinese food and also made dumplings.
While eating.
Xu Qingxin said, "Huaiyu mentioned before that your company manufactures new energy batteries? New energy vehicles have been very popular these past two years, especially domestic car manufacturers, who have already surpassed traditional car companies in this regard."
"Is it going to be a bit difficult for your company to get a slice of the market by manufacturing new energy batteries at this time?"
Perhaps due to having had a couple of drinks.
Zhang Wei's conversation gradually became more engaging. "New energy vehicles did start a bit late here in the US, but one thing is undeniable: the technology and talent here are really strong."
"The lithium battery our company is currently developing is in the final stages. Once it's successfully developed, it will definitely rewrite the current landscape of new energy vehicles."
"A single charge will provide over two thousand kilometers of range, and a fast charge can fill it up in ten minutes."
"The battery will only degrade by twenty percent within ten years."
"It's not me boasting, but with such performance, who would still buy gasoline cars?"
Speaking about his area of expertise.
Zhang Wei seemed to have opened a floodgate of words.
He spoke endlessly.
"Your technology is truly terrifying!" Chen Nan was moved.
He had nothing else to do, so he had looked up some new energy vehicles domestically, but even those with a pure electric range of five hundred kilometers were rare.
And battery degradation was severe.
Charging speed was also very slow.
If the battery Zhang Wei mentioned were to come to fruition, it could indeed change the entire new energy vehicle market.
Zhang Wei chuckled and said, "It's alright, it's alright, it's just good luck."
Wen Huaiyu, however, sighed, "Don't get too excited too soon. I always worry that your partner isn't a good person. In my opinion, you should extricate yourself as soon as possible."
Zhang Wei's company was a partnership, and he contributed his technical expertise, holding thirty-five percent of the company's shares.
Zhang Wei took a sip of wine, his face filled with anticipation, "When the company goes public, I'll sell my shares and return to live in China."
"They all say the moon is rounder in the West than in the East."
"But, I always feel that the moon in my hometown is still rounder."
Just then.
The doorbell rang.
"You all drink, I'll go open the door!" Wen Huaiyu got up and went to the door.
A moment later!
A startled scream echoed from the doorway: "Wilmario, what are you doing? Why are you bringing so many people into my house?"