Chapter 146: When a man is completely focused...
Chapter 146 Separation
Chen Yin's group of international students totaled 120 people. They flew to the United States accompanied by two life teachers, one male and one female.
After resting in the embassy for two days, they were divided into several groups and went to their respective schools according to the locations of their schools. Among them, there were 17 people from the University of California, Berkeley.
The University of California is the top public university in the United States. Although its tuition is cheaper than those expensive private Ivy League universities, the requirements for studying abroad are very strict.
Chen Yin and 17 others are the best among the many applicants. They not only have outstanding academic performance but also excellent language skills.
After arriving at Berkeley, everyone happily took photos in front of the university gate. Yes, that's right, Yan Jiuru brought Ai Kefa to Chen Yin.
In addition to Chen Yin, there were two other classmates who were also well-off. They had cameras hanging around their necks, and one of the boys had a Zeiss camera.
After the teacher in charge took photos for everyone, he said, "Okay, okay, there will be plenty of time to take photos later. Let's go register."
In the school's international students office, Assistant Professor Brown received them and completed the registration and enrollment procedures for them.
After completing the student registration, what everyone is most concerned about is food and accommodation.
Brown introduced that the school has an international student apartment, International House, which has single rooms, double rooms and triple rooms. Of course, the cost of a single room is definitely higher.
Brown took the keys and took everyone to see the house. On the way, he introduced the school environment and some precautions. He emphasized: "Although the campus is relatively safe, please try not to go out after 9 o'clock in the evening.
In particular, do not leave the patrol area of the school, especially do not wander near the southern area.
Crime there is more difficult to control at night.”
Not to mention single women, even two or three men together may be surrounded, robbed, or even forced to inject drugs.
"Every year there are a few missing students."
Brown said helplessly: "We never tire of telling everyone to pay attention to these things, but there are always people who don't take their own safety seriously. Some even take pity on the homeless and give them bread. As a result..."
He shrugged, predictably.
Chen Yin and others looked stern. It seemed that this place was not the paradise that many people thought it was. It might even be hell.
***
"This is it."
Chen Yin and others saw rows of houses with off-white walls and brown pointed roofs. It was obvious that some were big and some were small, but they all looked beautiful.
At least after being used to seeing the slums and thatched houses in the countryside in China, it was still a bit shocking to see these suddenly.
The entrance door of the house is recessed inward, and the roof above can provide good shelter from wind and rain, providing a buffer when going out. In this respect, Chen Yin feels that it is similar to the gatehouse of the courtyard house at home.
Brown first took everyone to see a large house with four rooms. After entering the door, there was a large public living room with dark floors, sofas and TV, a public bathroom, kitchen and dining room. Then there were four rooms on the upper floor, all of which were double rooms.
This is the cheapest apartment for international students, costing nearly one thousand US dollars per academic year. Although students don’t have to pay for it themselves, it is so expensive that it makes people’s teeth hurt.
Of course, they can also choose to rent a house off campus, but in that case, the school cannot guarantee their safety.
Based on the experience of sending previous batches of international students, the teacher in charge this time rented the cheapest international student apartment for them.
Chen Yin and another male classmate named Zhang Tao do not live here.
Chen Yin and Yan Jiuru rented a separate school-managed apartment.
After reviewing the rental agreement and payment receipt she presented, Brown said, "That's a top-notch apartment, just on the other side of your engineering school. The security is very good."
Zhang Tao also chose a slightly more expensive private apartment. "My wife and children will come to accompany me to study. My family gives me some financial support, so we don't have to live with everyone else."
The most important thing is that he has a good family background, but he doesn't want to say it in front of his classmates, as it seems like showing off, but some people still know something about it.
Of course, he and Chen Yin had to bear the part that exceeded the standard themselves, and no one had anything to say.
Although they receive a government subsidy of $400 per month for living expenses, according to the local consumption level, life would definitely be tight relying on this money, unless their family conditions are good and they can be willful.
Everyone knew during these days of getting along that the former president and vice president of the Yan University Student Union were very capable, especially Chen Yin's lover, who already had multiple international patents and a large foreign trade factory before graduation.
Reform and opening up have begun in China, and people with an annual income of 10,000 yuan have appeared. It is no big deal for some individuals with good family conditions to have such a good income.
On the first day, everyone got to know each other and made an appointment to go shopping for daily necessities together in the afternoon, and then everyone went to pack their luggage.
The life teachers will stay here with them for a period of time to help them adapt to studying abroad and assist in solving some problems that may arise.
***
Accompanied by her life teacher, Chen Yin found her apartment with the address. She couldn't help but smile just by looking at the small garden outside: the land in the photo was still newly turned, and the seeds she sowed had already grown into tall vegetable seedlings!
When I opened the door of the apartment, a fresh breath hit me in the face. It didn't feel like a house that had not been lived in for a long time.
The California sunshine shines through the glass windows onto the spotless floors and walnut furniture. The beige sofa covers, tablecloths and curtains make the house look particularly bright.
After taking a look at her, the life teacher nodded and asked, "Are you okay on your own? Do you want me to help you clean up?"
Chen Yin smiled and shook her head. "He packed everything up when he left. I just need to clean it up a bit. Teacher, please get settled in as well."
After seeing off the tutor, the first thing Chen Yin did was to pick up the phone and call home.
At this time, it was already night in Yancheng.
"Hello? Who is this?"
The one who grabbed the phone was Jingjing, and the little girl imitated the adults very well.
"I'm mom, are you Jingjing?"
Hearing the baby's sweet voice, Chen Yin's heart suddenly felt sad, and the longing that she had not had time to savor in the past few days rose up spontaneously.
"Mom, mom—" The little girl was happy for a moment, but the next second she suddenly burst into tears and started crying while holding the phone.
Grandma heard the crying and came over to ask, "What's wrong? What happened?"
Zhuangzhuang failed to snatch the phone from his sister, so he put his hands on his hips and complained: "It was my mom who called, and she snatched the phone and started crying!"
"Go get Dad to answer the phone. It's an international call, and it's very expensive."
The little girl was completely unable to speak, as her brother Xiaohu snatched the phone away: "Mom, it's Xiaohu... Wow~"
The little guy really overestimated himself. I thought he wouldn't cry like his sister, but when he heard his mother's voice, he also started crying loudly. What manliness or not, let him do whatever he wants.
Chen Yin's heart was broken by the crying of the children. She squatted on the ground, feeling extremely heartbroken.
Yan Jiuru hurried over in two or three steps: "Hello? Yinyin?"
"It's me." Chen Yin covered her mouth and sobbed softly on the phone. Yan Jiuru was busy coaxing the child and then the child's mother, and was exhausted.
"Stop crying, everyone. If you keep crying, I'll cry too! Also, I'll take anyone who doesn't cry to see mom during the holidays. No one who cries is allowed to go!"
Perhaps the father's threat worked, the children stopped crying, and they all obediently lined up to talk to their mother as their father requested.
Yan Jiuru secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "Wife, are you okay? Don't cry, I will come to see you quietly when I have time."
"Dad! Why don't you go secretly by yourself!" Zhuangzhuang overheard and immediately refused to do it.
Yan Jiuru scoffed, "What does it have to do with you that I see my own wife? If you want to see your mother, you have to behave yourself and wait for the holiday."
After fooling the children, he complained on the phone: "Everyone promised well, but then they broke their promises. I cried my heart out. I called my grandparents back, otherwise I wouldn't be able to go to work."
Chen Yin listened to the noises of her husband and children on the phone, and burst into laughter. She scolded him, "Don't fool them all the time. They must be worried about you these past few days, right?"
"I miss you too. Do you miss me?"
Chen Yin nodded vigorously where he couldn't see, "Yeah."
"Come earlier!"
***
Perhaps because they can call their mother every now and then, the children have gradually adapted to this kind of life, especially when their father said that he would take them to see their mother after the holidays. With this carrot dangling in front of them, they have been quite obedient.
The child is taken care of by his grandparents, so he doesn't have to worry about anything. Apart from eating and sleeping, Yan Jiuru devotes almost all his time to the factory and work.
When a man is focused, his potential is incredible.
This crazy investment naturally paid off. After unremitting efforts, the Freedom-Golf series sample car successfully rolled off the production line.
Yan Jiuru specially borrowed space from the Xishan base to conduct the test.
After field inspections on park lawns, sandy areas, and mountainous terrain, the final design was finalized after several adjustments were made.
Commander Chen and other military leaders also tried driving a few laps, then happily patted the roof of the golf cart and said, "Xiaoyan, we are one of you. Can you let us use these test cars?"
Yan Jiuru asked curiously, "Can we use this here?"
The commander laughed and said, "You're the one who's in charge, but you're confused. This thing is silent and much faster than a human can run. The three rows of seats can squeeze a squad, which is very suitable for some places. But if it could be made into camouflage and covered with camouflage canvas, it would also be a very good troop transport."
Yan Jiuru didn’t know whether it was a good troop carrier, but it might be true that some special places needed this silent electric car.
"In that case, you can try out these two vehicles, one large and one small, first. Tell me if there's anything you need to improve. I'll try making a camouflage series just for the troops."
If this type of vehicle is needed for military purposes, he can still make it better.
***
It was already October when Freedom-Golf received its series of patent applications.
Although there was a foundation for the toy cars, the golf series took about five months, almost half a year.
Of course, during this period, Yan Jiuru also upgraded the toy car, with improvements and upgrades in performance and appearance, and the limited edition is also more luxurious.
Of course, the price has also increased a lot.
Even so, orders are still scheduled for two years later.
The Freedom-Golf series was first publicly displayed at the Canton Fair that year.
Yan Jiuru specially invited all agents to witness it.
The exhibition venue of Feiying Factory this year is larger. It not only has a car series, but also has a special area to display the golf series and transfer vehicles suitable for airports, parks and other places.
***
"Oh my god, that's great, you actually did it."
Both Martin and Michael are very optimistic about the prospects of the new series.
Especially Martin, he was the first to know that Yan Jiuru was developing golf vehicles for high-end clubs, and he gave Yan Jiuru the initial help.
Michael provided considerable assistance with tool carts in practical locations such as airports, especially during the testing phase.
Yan Jiuru expressed his gratitude to them by giving them a special price discount. Compared with orders from other agents, they enjoy a lifetime 10% discount.
Due to the limitations of the domestic environment, many final tests were completed overseas. Except for the airport, Yan Jiuru conducted a two-month trial test at the Capital Airport through relevant departments, and the rest were almost all completed overseas.
It can be said that without the assistance of these two rich second-generation agents, it would be almost impossible for Yan Jiuru to enter those places on his own, let alone get one or two months of actual usage feedback, etc.
The basic model of the golf course cart series is a two-person cart with a row of seats. There are two places for golf bags at the back. They are not buckets, but two sturdy rings.
"If it's a bucket shop, water will accumulate when it rains, and garbage will fall in when it's windy. It's also difficult to maintain sanitation. It's better this way."
There are also two-row and three-row seats.
The vehicles at places like airports and parks are simpler. There are two-seater vehicles for passengers to rent for sightseeing, as well as extended four- and five-row seat vehicles, especially the utility vehicles provided by the airport that require a bucket at the back.
In addition to transporting passengers, the airport not only needs to transport luggage on the ground, but also needs to transport tools and other things over short distances within the airport and even within the maintenance area. Yan Jiuru was only allowed to go in and take a look once, but his spiritual sense was covering it, and this time was enough.
Yan Jiuru even sponsored two machines for this Canton Fair, so that no matter whether it is the early stage of booth decoration or dismantling, he no longer has to strain his legs in the huge venue.
Of course, the effect is immediate.
***
That evening, Yan Jiuru specially rented the lobby of the Oriental Hotel to hold a unique "new product launch conference". He also invited leaders such as Minister Huang from the foreign trade department to attend, and major local media also came.
This time we were well prepared and we didn't have the same time constraints as last time.
In the following days, Yan Jiuru signed contracts with several more agents, especially for the golf series, which could be signed separately.
At this Canton Fair, Feiying Factory's first batch of orders doubled, exceeding 50 million US dollars.
As feedback from the use of the first batch of goods came back, the number of orders for the second batch soared like a rocket.
There are hundreds of millions of yuan in the Feiying Factory’s account, and Yan Jiuru’s personal assets have also exceeded a small goal.
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