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Wang Zhaozhao and Xu Renjie are now mature comrades. They will not talk about work in public, nor will they talk about any research-related topics.

He just chatted about irrelevant current affairs, geographical magazines, music trends and so on.

Zhao Mai and the others found it unbelievable.

I really don’t know what’s wrong with these comrades’ brains. They are so busy all the time, how can they still have time to pay attention to trends and current affairs?

"Two young comrades, are you college students?" A female comrade's voice came from behind.

Wang Zhaozhao and the others looked over and saw that it was a female comrade who looked quite young and fashionable.

There was a man sitting next to her, wearing glasses and looking very bookish. They must be together.

"I'm sorry, I was bored waiting. It's interesting to hear you guys chatting, so I wanted to talk to you." Although the girl said she was sorry, she didn't look embarrassed at all and seemed very generous.

Then, without waiting for anyone to say anything, she started talking in a familiar manner, "Are you from Lu Province? Are you going home for the Spring Festival? I'm also from the capital of Lu Province. My name is Zhang Mei. I'm from the first batch of overseas students. I'm back to visit my family and celebrate the Spring Festival."

The first batch of international students?

Xu Renjie and Wang Zhaozhao looked at each other subconsciously. This was the international student that Lei Hongjun had specifically mentioned to them yesterday.

Comrade Xie Ailian was particularly enthusiastic and displayed the characteristics of an old lady at the village entrance.

"Oh, the first batch of overseas students? They are truly outstanding. In this era, being sent abroad to study is truly remarkable.

Is the young man next to you with you? Are you bringing your partner home for the New Year?

Comrade Xie Ailian has gained more knowledge over the years and at least knows what international students are.

I also know that those who can be sent abroad to study are also quite outstanding talents.

The girl named Zhang Mei smiled shyly at this moment, saying that she had chosen a good time. She also introduced the boy next to her as Zhou Hongxing, who was not her boyfriend but a classmate who studied abroad with her.

Wang Zhaozhao and Xu Renjie just smiled and didn't respond.

Zhang Mei and Xie Ailian were able to chat, and they looked at Wang Sibing a lot during the conversation.

After all, you can’t just take a plane these days. Since there are these people here, the old lady’s son must be a cadre or a technical talent, right?

Zhang Mei also shared her experiences abroad with an unconcealable sense of superiority, such as tall buildings, a good environment, good treatment, and especially strong human rights.

"Really? My granddaughter has also been abroad... She thinks the places abroad are just average. She even said that the moon abroad is not rounder than the one at home." Xie Ailian was not intimidated by Zhang Mei.

She felt that it was great that Zhang Mei was sent abroad to study, but deep down she still believed that China was the best.

Zhang Mei felt awkward for a moment and looked at Wang Zhaozhao in surprise, "So this sister has also been abroad? She looks quite young. Where did she study abroad?"

If it were in the United States or the UK, they probably wouldn't say that, right?

After all, the salary and benefits offered by these countries to Chinese students are...

Let's put it this way, if I can get more than 100 yuan a month back home, that's considered high, right? The highest is about 200 yuan.

If I stayed there, I could make at least one or two million a year."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere changed instantly.

Xie Ailian, Wang Sibing, and the others were stunned by this treatment, while Zhao Mai and the others...Huh? Where's Zhao Mai?

Wang Zhaozhao curiously asked Zhang Mei, who was very satisfied with the effect of his words and had a smile on her face, "So, Comrade Zhang Mei, you plan to stay abroad to work after completing your studies and not return to China?"

"I……"

"cough!"

Zhang Mei was interrupted by Zhou Hongxing, who had remained silent the entire time. "I've never thought about staying abroad. The country has spent so much money to train us and send us to study abroad. I definitely want to learn well and return to serve my country."

"Haha, yes, yes, me too." Zhang Mei said with a wry smile.

Xie Ailian slapped her thigh and said, "That's right! No matter how good it is abroad, it's still a place for foreigners. Even if we pay you such high salaries and keep you abroad, they may not necessarily look down on you.

Also, my eldest granddaughter took us to eat that damn Western food, it was so expensive, so little, and so unpalatable...tsk tsk."

Zhang Mei: “……!”

Zhou Hongxing smiled and said, "The old man is really knowledgeable and insightful."

At this time, Zhao Mai, who had left, came back.

Xie Ailian and the others didn't think much about it, they just thought he went to the toilet.

A little later, two people in airport uniforms arrived. One of them was a female comrade who said to Zhang Ling and Zhou Hongxing, "Comrades, there's a piece of information on your ticket application that needs to be verified. Please come with us to process it."

"What?" Zhang Mei frowned. "What information? We submitted our application long ago and are almost boarding. What do you want to verify?!"

"I'm sorry, comrades, to trouble you." The female comrade kept smiling.

Zhou Hongxing stood up and said, "Let's go."

Zhang Mei's face darkened. As she stood up, she threw the scarf she was holding onto the chair. "What bad luck! This is why China is lagging behind. We're not doing our work properly..."

"Comrade Zhang Mei, please say less. There is just some information that needs to be checked. Just cooperate." Zhou Hongxing couldn't help but remind her.

Zhang Mei: “……!”

Watching the two people leave with the staff, Wang Zhaozhao and Xu Renjie looked at each other and thought, they should stop chatting nonsense.

Although Zhang Mei was just expressing that things abroad were better and she wasn't necessarily a spy or anything, it somehow matched what Lei Hongjun had mentioned, which they thought was a bit exaggerated - the instigation from the "the moon is rounder abroad" group.

This also prevents someone from talking to you and saying something inappropriate, which would cause them to be invited to have tea for no reason.

It would be more peaceful to tease little Wang Chaohui and have some fun with Comrade Xie Ailian.

Until nine o'clock.

Another staff member came over and asked them to board the plane early.

Wang Zhaozhao: “……!”

Xu Renjie: “……!”

There's no need to have this kind of privilege, it's so conspicuous.

However, it would be inappropriate to refuse, so let's just leave quickly.

"Eh?" After walking a few steps, Xie Ailian suddenly looked back. "We're about to board the plane, but those two comrades haven't come back yet? What's wrong with their information that takes so long to verify? I wonder if they'll miss the plane."

Wang Zhaozhao, "If you miss it, there's nothing you can do."

"That's so unfair! I'm going home for the New Year..."

"Why do you care so much about others?"

Xie Ailian was interrupted by Wang Dahai and glared at. Just as she was about to get angry, Wang Sibing reached out and tugged at the edge of her clothes, "Mom, we're going home for the New Year too."

Xie Ailian: What, what do you mean?