"This first-class ticket is certainly not cheap. I can just buy the cheapest seat. This is such a waste."
Zhou Chen reassured: "Okay, we're already on the plane. You can't retreat even if you want to. Do you still want me to sit in the back with you? Sit down with peace of mind. It will take ten years to sit down.
It’s only a few hours, have a good rest.”
After buying everything and sitting down, He Xiaozhou could only sit calmly even though he felt pain in his body.
After working hard all night last night, Zhou Chen was also quite tired. Soon after the plane took off, he fell asleep peacefully.
On the other hand, He Xiaozhou, who was flying abroad for the first time, couldn't sleep at all, but he was too embarrassed to walk around and look around. He could only stare in boredom for a while, trying hard to make himself fall asleep, but it had no effect at all.
No.
In the end, he had no choice but to take out a book and read it carefully, which calmed him down.
It took more than ten hours. After Zhou Chen woke up, he chatted with He Xiaozhou for a long time before arriving at his destination.
When it was time to get off the plane, He Xiaozhou dragged his luggage and followed Zhou Chen. Although his English was good, it was his first time going abroad. Seeing people of other skin colors everywhere, he was still a little timid for fear of losing him.
Zhou Chen.
Zhou Chen had already arranged for a car to pick them up at the airport, and soon a driver came over to lead them to the parking lot.
"Xiaozhou, this place is relatively close to Chinatown, so you go back with me first, and after the Chinese New Year is over, I will send you to school to settle in."
When He Xiaozhou heard this, he waved his hands hurriedly: "No, no, I can't bother you all the time. I'd better go back to school and settle down by myself."
"Don't, it's almost the Chinese New Year. It's not good to celebrate the Chinese New Year alone. Okay, just listen to me when you get to my territory."
Zhou Chen directly grabbed his luggage and put it in the car.
He Xiaozhou said it several times, but Zhou Chen wouldn't let him go. He had no choice but to go back with Zhou Chen.
"My second grandfather and his family are very nice people. There are a lot of Chinese in Chinatown. Once you arrive, you will know that there is not much difference from China. You will definitely adapt to it."
Listening to Zhou Chen's narration, He Xiaozhou curiously looked at the outside environment through the window. The roads and houses in San Francisco were different from those in China, which gave him a strong sense of novelty. But for this strange city, he still
I feel very uneasy.
"Zhou Chen, is studying at Stanford stressful?"
"It's okay. I think it's better than in China. With your ability, I don't think there's any problem at all. But I'm just saying that you only have an idea at most. You'll understand it after you go to school. You don't
How much pressure do you need to put on yourself?"
Zhou Chen knew that He Xiaozhou went abroad for the first time and went to a prestigious school, so he was under great pressure.
"When we get home, I'll take you for a walk in Chinatown. By the way, the food at Stanford University is very different from that in China. I think you need to get used to it."
He Xiaozhou smiled and said: "I'm not picky about food and can eat anything. It shouldn't be a big problem as long as I can eat enough."
"That's true. How can the food here be compared with our Chinese cuisine? But Stanford is not too far from Chinatown. You can go shopping in Chinatown during your break and taste the food from your hometown."
Although Zhou Chen has been abroad for many years, he is still accustomed to Chinese food. Don't tell him about scientific eating. His big stomach skills make his stomach function far beyond ordinary people. Scientific eating is nothing to him.
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While the two were talking, the car quickly stopped in front of his villa.
"We're here, get off the car first."
As soon as Zhou Chen got off the bus, he gave Zhou Guoxing and Tao Li a hug as they came over.
"Grandpa, grandma, let me introduce you to him. He is He Xiaozhou, my childhood friend. He just came to study at Stanford University. He will stay with us during the Chinese New Year and will report to the school after the new year."
He Xiaozhou immediately stepped forward respectfully and shouted: "Grandpa Zhou, Grandma Zhou, hello."
"Hello."
"Stop standing outside, come inside and sit down, drink some hot tea."
Zhou Guoxing and Tao Li were both very enthusiastic and welcomed He Xiaozhou into the house, while the driver and maid took down the luggage.
He Xiaozhou stayed with Zhou Chen during the Spring Festival. At the beginning, he was very reserved, but after getting familiar with him, he slowly relaxed and got along well with Zhou Guoxing and Tao Li. They were always fighting for each other.
Work.
Years later, Zhou Chen took He Xiaozhou to Stanford University, led him to report, and finally took him to the dormitory area.
"This dormitory is the single room I lived in when I was in school. I haven't graduated yet, so I still have the dormitory. You can live here."
He Xiaozhou looked at the fully furnished dormitory, which was much better than the dormitory he lived in before. He hurriedly wanted to refuse, but Zhou Chen didn't give him a chance.
"It's empty anyway, so feel free to live in it. I cooperate with the school, so you don't have to spend a penny on this dormitory now."
"real or fake?"
He Xiaozhou was very surprised that such a good dormitory could be rented out for a lot of money.
Zhou Chen smiled and said: "I spent so much money to build a laboratory with Stanford, do you think they will still charge me for accommodation? So you can stay here without worries, but you need to take care of the food yourself."
He Xiaozhou said gratefully: "You have already helped me so much. I can't rely on you for help with everything. I will study and live hard."
Zhou Chen didn't say anything, just patted him on the shoulder.
"I think you will succeed."
After settling in He Xiaozhou, Zhou Chen stayed at Stanford University for two days, and then booked a flight to Boston. He was about to get busy.
The prototype of Facebook still appeared as scheduled. It was at this time that Zhou Chen took the initiative to find the founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg. With Zhou Chen’s convincing rhetoric and bargaining skills,
He successfully convinced the other party.
After all, no matter how brilliant this person is in the future, he is only a twenty-year-old boy now. Even if his family is wealthy, it does not mean that he does not care about money. It is not surprising that he cannot resist Zhou Chen's investment temptation, not to mention Zhou Chen's
The price offered is not low.
Zhou Chen invested money and did not participate in management, accounting for 30% of the original shares. Even if the company develops in the later stage, he will have the right to preemptively purchase the shares...
Originally, he wanted more shares, but Mark was young, but still relatively shrewd, and would never let go. Even the 30% share was finally reached after Zhou Chen talked about it for several days.
After settling this matter, Zhou Chen also breathed a sigh of relief. He knew how high the value of Facebook would be in the future. Even if it was later listed for financing and the shares were diluted, he could still guarantee a certain share of his shares.
A high-quality investment was completed at the beginning of the year, which is also a great thing for Zhou Chen.
Investment involves certain risks, but with his ability to foresight, such risks are suddenly reduced by 90%, so this is a business that is sure to make money without losing money.
He Xiaozhou was slowly settling down at Stanford University. At Xiao Qianxi's request, Zhou Chen would visit him every once in a while and buy him a lot of things.
During the May holiday, Zhou Chen flew to China and planned to spend the holiday with Wang Ying. However, this was his last-minute decision and he did not tell Wang Ying in advance. Instead, just like the previous time, he came quietly alone.
Waiting downstairs in the girls' dormitory.
Just like last time, when Wang Ying returned to the dormitory after class, she saw Zhou Chen who was waiting for her. She was dumbfounded at first, and then she ran towards Zhou Chen like a little white rabbit and hugged Zhou Chen tightly.
"You're so annoying. You don't tell me in advance when you come back. You always get surprises like this. It's really annoying."
"Then tell me, do you like this kind of surprise?"
"I like it, of course I like it, I like it very much, I like it very much."
Zhou Chen and Wang Ying ignored everyone else's heartfelt complaints to each other, which really made Xie Qiao and the others unable to stand it anymore.
"I said you two, that's about it. Don't you realize that you have become the focus of everyone's attention?"
Wang Ying then reluctantly let go of Zhou Chen and asked softly: "Didn't you say that you are busy with a project recently? Why are you back when you have time?"
Zhou Chen said: "I missed you so I came back. As for making money, how can I compare to you."
"Hey, hey, we still have three living people here. Can we say this kind of disgusting love talk when it's just the two of you?"
"Yes, yes, it's too disgusting."
Xu Lin and Xie Qiao criticized both of them. One of them had been single for more than 20 years, and the other was in a relationship but didn't have much interest. That's why they became jealous and jealous when they saw Zhou Chen and Wang Ying looking so bored.
Zhou Chen and Wang Ying then restrained themselves a little, while Xiao Qianxi asked Zhou Chen nervously.
"Zhou Chen, how is Xiaozhou doing at Stanford? Does he eat well and sleep well? Is there a lot of pressure to study? He is definitely not as comfortable abroad as he is at home, and it will definitely not be easy for him..."
Xiao Qianxi talked a lot, but Zhou Chen couldn't get a word in. He finally waited for her to stop before he spoke.
"Xiaozhou is very nice. I just visited him before coming here and wanted him to come back with me, but he refused."
He Xiaozhou didn't come back. On the one hand, he was reluctant to give up money and didn't want Zhou Chen to spend money for him anymore. On the other hand, he wanted to complete his studies seriously.
Xiao Qianxi's eyes immediately turned red. She understood why He Xiaozhou was unwilling to come back. After all, He Xiaozhou was different from Zhou Chen. He could not afford a round-trip air ticket.
"Wang Ying told me about your worries. Don't worry, I will bring him some things every once in a while. Many of them are made at home. He is fine now."
To be continued...