[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-scholar-s-advanced-technological-system":3,"chapter-scholar-s-advanced-technological-system-scholar-s-advanced-technological-system-chapter-230":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Scholar's Advanced Technological System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1330502,1769,"Chapter 230 - Real Men Drive SUVs","scholar-s-advanced-technological-system-chapter-230",230,"\u003Cp>Translator:Henyee TranslationsEditor:Henyee Translations\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou cleaned himself up and met Luo Wenxuan at the school gate. By the time they drove to the car dealership in Philadelphia, it was already 10 am.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a weekend, so the dealership was packed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Wenxuan got off the car and started to talk to Lu Zhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I bought my car here. I heard that the owner is this rich Middle Eastern guy. He can provide economical modifications to the car and even provide custom parts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou could not help but ask, “Friend?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Wenxuan smiled and said, “No way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou thought that he could get a discount, but that did not seem possible anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Wenxuan coughed and asked, “What type of car do you like? I can recommend something for you. The cars here are pretty cheap, especially with discounts. High-end cars are only $60,000 USD or so. I recommend a Porsche...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Lu Zhou heard him, he shook his head, “I can’t use my prize money on a car. I only need one that drives. Is there anything cheaper?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Wenxuan said, “Japanese cars and second-hand cars are all very cheap... You can get one for $3,000 USD. But honestly, I don’t think you should get them unless you want to spend money on repairs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou said, “I don’t want that...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he did not want to spend too much money on the car, he would not risk his safety for a cheaper car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took into account that since he was still a new driver, it would be better if he could get a safer car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou walked around and his eyes soon landed on a bulky, rough figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, his eyes kept staring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Wenxuan looked in the same direction and was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ford Explorer SUV. Turbocharged 4 cylinder, 2.3T, medium-sized off-road vehicle... Don’t tell me you’re buying this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou immediately asked, “How much is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Around thirty grand. But I don’t recommend it. Thirty grand can get you a Chevrolet Camaro. You can even buy a Cayenne with another 20 grand. And...” Luo Wenxuan paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou asked, “And what?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Wenxuan was embarrassed to say, “Nothing, I just don’t think it fits your style...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>F*ck sake!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What do you mean it doesn’t fit my style!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In what way?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Lu Zhou insisted on his own choice and bought this bulky SUV.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The total costs were $31,117 USD.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After paying the full amount, Lu Zhou took the car keys from the dealer’s hand. He excitedly pulled Luo Wenxuan into the car and started driving it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou already got his New Jersey driver’s license a long time ago. He was now officially a real driver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After driving around for a bit, Lu Zhou stopped in a parking lot to let Luo Wenxuan out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Lu Zhou got off the car, he said, “Thanks for the help today! You can go back to Princeton if you want. I still have some stuff to do.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Wenxuan asked, “Are you fine driving by yourself?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou smiled and said, “I remember the way. Anyway, I have a GPS.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Wenxuan said, “Okay then, see ya.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou, “Yeah, see ya. I’ll buy you dinner sometime.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Wenxuan said, “There’s no need for that. Just introduce me to some pretty ladies from the University of Pennsylvania.” He then got in his car and drove away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou looked at his taillights and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy is smart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He actually guessed where I’m going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, he definitely has the wrong idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Lu Zhou first arrived in Philadelphia, he promised Chen Yushan to take her to dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he had his license and car, he had no excuse to not meet up with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou used his GPS to drive to the Wharton school dorms. Once he found a spot to park, he called Chen Yushan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little brother, you finally gave me a call.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou did not know why she sounded a little resentful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou pretended like he did not notice as he asked, “Where are you? I’m already at Wharton’s dorm entrance... But I don’t know if you live here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? You’re at the University of Pennsylvania?” said Chen Yushan with a tone of surprise. She then asked, “Look outside. Is there a Blue Island coffee shop nearby?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou looked outside his car window and said, “I think so.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, I’m here. Just wait a bit, I’ll come right away!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yushan hung up the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said right away, but Lu Zhou waited for a while in the car. He was about to fall asleep when he finally saw a familiar figure walked out of the dorm entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was now March so the weather had eased up a lot. Lu Zhou saw that Chen Yushan was wearing a slanted shoulder dress and she looked a lot more youthful than when he first arrived in Philadelphia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially her bangs, it made Lu Zhou felt like it was two years ago when he first saw her all dressed up at the cafeteria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yushan opened the door and sat shotgun. She then looked around curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You bought a car?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou, “Yeah, I just bought it. Where should we eat?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yushan put her hand out and said, “I know a good restaurant nearby. Give me your phone, I’ll GPS route it for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were going to a nearby Italian restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou parked the car in a parking lot near the restaurant and walked in with Chen Yushan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two got a table and ordered the food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the food arrived, they started to chat while eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, they were comrades who used to sit together in the library. Now that they met across the Pacific Ocean, naturally they would have a lot of things to talk about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You must be busy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou nodded, “Yeah, pretty busy. I’ve been researching Goldbach’s conjecture recently, but haven’t made much progress.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yushan looked at Lu Zhou with worship and said, “You’re insane...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she did not do research on mathematics, she obviously knew about Goldbach’s conjecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou was embarrassed. He smiled and changed the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s okay... How about you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Me? I’m pretty busy as well,” said Chen Yushan as she played with her straw. She then sighed and said, “My supervisor has a Walmart project. It’s about the management and training program for senior employees in the India Branch. I need to read 20 pages of research every day and write a report every week. They’re working me to the bone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yushan playfully stuck her tongue out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was cute, just like a little puppy... Although it could be misunderstood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou put away his dirty thoughts and said, “Walmart project? Your supervisor must be a big name.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he was really thinking about the money involved in helping a major corporation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s okay, not as impressive as you, Mr. Mathematician,” said Chen Yushan as she looked at Lu Zhou with a smile. She then changed the subject, “Speaking of which, why did you buy an SUV?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know? I just like it. It’s big, rough, resistant, Se... Secure.” said Lu Zhou. He coughed and said, “It fits men like me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Close! I nearly said sexy, thank god I reacted in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not know why, but his friend started to laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou was confused, “What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yushan laughed and slapped her thigh as she said, “Nothing, little brother... As long as you’re happy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou: ? ? ?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Chen Yushan finished laughing, she looked at him and teased, “Also, by the way, I think you’re more of the Mini Cooper type... They’re very popular.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emmmm...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you saying I’m sophisticated?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks for the compliment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou smiled as well as he did not know what else to say.\u003C\u002Fp>",1333,"2026-06-05T19:44:39.212Z",1,"novelbin.me","1153d6ca2340721b333368fb9f61ec17352c2497a0aa4fbc78a81fe9410f7744","scholar-s-advanced-technological-system-chapter-231","scholar-s-advanced-technological-system-chapter-229",1683,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fscholar-s-advanced-technological-system-cover.jpg"]