Chapter 32 of 100

Chapter 32

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(Thank you to book friend sidneyliu for the tip. Old Liu has finally started to mix it up in the US. Did you see how heartbroken book friend xinむ was? Also, I set up a group last night: 371877739, verification message: pastoral farm. Everyone is welcome to join and chat.)

After a 13-hour flight, Liu Yuxuan finally arrived at Newark Airport in New York. Despite his good physical condition, he still felt very tired when he got off the plane.

The reason he chose to come to New York first was because his company in the US was registered by Li Mingzhe's lawyer, and he needed to sign some legal documents.

This trip to the US, including the visa procedures, was all handled by Li Mingzhe's lawyer. Liu Yuxuan didn't understand much, but he knew that once he completed the procedures in the US, he would directly receive a green card. This meant that in the future, Liu Yuxuan would only have Chinese nationality and would need to apply for a visa at the Chinese embassy when returning to China.

As soon as Liu Yuxuan walked out of the gate, he saw a Chinese girl holding a sign with his name on it.

"Hello, I'm Liu Yuxuan. Are you here to pick me up?" Liu Yuxuan asked the girl.

The girl compared the photo on her phone and said, "Hello Mr. Liu, you can call me Ammy. I'm an employee of Huatai's New York branch. Would you like to go directly to the hotel or meet the lawyer first?"

"Thank you. Let's go to the hotel first. Please arrange a meeting with the lawyer for tomorrow. I'm really tired today," Liu Yuxuan said.

New York, a world-renowned international metropolis, was indeed impressive. Skyscrapers lined the streets, but fortunately, it wasn't rush hour, so the traffic wasn't too bad. The two of them quickly arrived at the hotel.

After Ammy helped Liu Yuxuan check in, she told him that she would come to pick him up at 9 AM the next morning to help with the other procedures. Lying on the hotel bed, Liu Yuxuan felt a bit homesick. On the way, except for Ammy, he had only seen foreigners with blonde hair and blue eyes. He thought to himself, "In their eyes, I'm a foreigner too," and laughed at himself.

That night, Liu Yuxuan slept very well. He hadn't had a dream in a long time, but this time he dreamed of his family, the little animals at home, and Fangfang, who had cried and clung to his leg, trying to stop him from leaving. When he woke up, he found a wet spot on his pillow.

"Nothing to worry about. Once I get everything settled, I'll bring my family over," Liu Yuxuan encouraged himself.

After washing up, he had a simple breakfast at the hotel and then went to meet the lawyer with Ammy.

"Hello Mr. Liu, I'm Charlie from the George Law Firm. I'm a good friend of Daniel," Charlie introduced himself. Daniel was Li Mingzhe's English name.

"Hello Charlie, you can call me Andy or Liu," Liu Yuxuan also mentioned his English name, as it would be easier for foreigners to pronounce.

"Alright, Liu. Sign these documents, and you will be the owner of the Pastoral Company. Then, you can obtain permanent residency in the US tomorrow," Charlie said, snapping his fingers.

Liu Yuxuan quickly glanced through the documents, which were in both English and Chinese. After signing, he handed them back to Charlie.

"Oh, Liu, are you planning to invest in a ranch business in the US?" Charlie asked curiously, as Liu Yuxuan's information was related to farming and ranching, and the US Pastoral Company was also planning to engage in these activities.

"Yes, Charlie, I plan to invest in a ranch in the US, but my funds are limited, so the scale won't be very large," Liu Yuxuan didn't hide his intentions, as there was no need to.

"Liu, have you decided which state to invest in?" Charlie asked.

"Not yet. I've looked at some online, and I've initially chosen Montana and Texas. I plan to visit these two places when I have the time. Since my funds are limited, my options are also limited," Liu Yuxuan shook his head and said.

"Maybe I can help. Let me make a call," Charlie said and went to the side to make a call.

Ammy quietly explained that Charlie also worked with many immigration companies, and some of the investment options for immigration were ranches.

"Two options: one is the Buck Ranch in Montana, about 800 acres, priced at $1.7 million, and the other is the Spring Bay Ranch in Texas, 220 acres, priced at $800,000. The Buck Ranch is well-managed, larger, and slightly more expensive, while the Spring Bay Ranch is poorly managed, and the price might be negotiable," Charlie introduced.

"Charlie, do you have time? I plan to visit the Spring Bay Ranch first," Liu Yuxuan considered and said.

"Sure, no problem. I also need a break. Damn, I haven't had a vacation in almost a month. And if you like it, I'll get a small commission," Charlie said happily.

Liu Yuxuan thanked Ammy for her hospitality over the past two days and then went with Charlie to the airport to fly to Texas. Ammy still had her own work to do, and although Liu Yuxuan's English wasn't very fluent, he could still communicate.

The air traffic in the US is really well-developed. Flights between states depart every few dozen minutes. It took about 3.5 hours to reach Dallas/Fort Worth Airport in Texas.

Driving a rented car on the road to Spring Bay Ranch, Charlie was excited and screamed with joy.

"Liu, this is it. Can you feel it? Our hearts are soaring. If the weather were warmer, we could drive a convertible, and that would be amazing."

"Oh, Liu, you haven't taken the US driving test yet, right? In Texas, your Chinese driver's license is not valid," Charlie reminded Liu Yuxuan.

"Thank you, Charlie. Before coming to the US, I had my driver's license converted to an international one. I can take the US driving test later. It's better to be well-prepared to avoid future troubles," Liu Yuxuan explained.

"Great, Liu. Do you want to try driving on the US roads?" Charlie asked.

Liu Yuxuan was also tempted. The US has vast open spaces with few cars on the roads, unlike in China, where traffic can be congested for long periods.

"Alright, let me give it a try."

"Oh, come on. In Texas, you can drive a bit faster, as long as you're not speeding. The highway patrol will only give you a warning. But be careful when driving through residential areas, as it can be very troublesome if you violate the rules," Charlie said, pulling over and reminding Liu Yuxuan.

Driving on the road was indeed enjoyable. Liu Yuxuan kept the speed around 70 miles per hour, not too fast, as he was still on an international driver's license and didn't want to cause any trouble.

"Hey, Liu, your driving skills are really good," Charlie praised from the passenger seat.

"Thanks, I guess. The US also drives on the right, which is the same as our driving habits. If it were in the UK, I wouldn't dare to drive," Liu Yuxuan shrugged.

He also noticed that Americans are very straightforward when chatting. If he used the modest expressions common in China, some meanings might not be clearly conveyed.

"I've decided. You're going to be my friend. I'll often visit your ranch. I don't know how to say it, but you don't feel like other Chinese people. I really like you, but not in a romantic way. Do you understand?" Charlie explained, afraid that Liu Yuxuan might misunderstand.

"Oh, Charlie, I don't discriminate based on sexual orientation. I understand you," Liu Yuxuan joked with Charlie.

"Damn, you really got me there. I'll definitely show you my girlfriend sometime," Charlie said fiercely.

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