The next day, after everyone got up and had their breakfast, they gathered in the lobby on the first floor. After checking out, they left the hotel together.
Zhang Quan got up earlier than everyone else. He had already rented a car in advance. Zhang Quan was in charge of driving. Xiao Bing, Red Rose, and Zhang Xin sat in the back, while Red Rose sat in the middle.
Li Hong had originally planned to sit in the back, but when he saw that Xiao Bing had already sat in the front, he could not help but show some resentment in his eyes.
Xiao Bing also noticed the resentment in Li Hong's eyes. Although it was just a flash, it was difficult for an ordinary person like Li Hong to hide anything from Xiao Bing. However, Xiao Bing did not take it to heart. It was just like how a tiger would pay attention to an ant that wanted to plot against it. An ant was no threat to a tiger at all.
An ant was no threat to a tiger, and Li Hong was no different from a weak ant to Xiao Bing.
This shabby car drove all the way out of the capital city. The road was all dirt, and after two hours, no one could be seen. It was getting more and more remote and desolate.
While driving, Zhang Quan said, "There are very few highways in Africa, but the road we just passed will probably be built into a highway this year. Our Huaxia government has invested money to help them with the construction. In Africa, our Huaxia has contributed a lot of money and effort to help them build roads, schools, and houses. In addition, we have also encouraged businessmen to open factories here to increase employment opportunities for the local people. Now, among all the countries in the world, Huaxia is probably the biggest aid to Africa. "
Xiao Bing nodded, and a sense of pride rose in his heart. He sighed and said, "This is the responsibility of a big country. A big country should take responsibility."
Zhang Quan said with a smile, "You are right. This is a proof that our Huaxia's status in the international community is constantly rising. The whole world can see that Huaxia is taking responsibility, while the United States is gradually withdrawing its influence in Africa. Sooner or later, Huaxia's influence in the world will catch up with the United States in all aspects and be on an equal footing with the United States."
There was a longing in Xiao Bing's eyes. He said, "I'm also looking forward to that day."
Red Rose and Li Hong seemed to be unable to interrupt Xiao Bing and Zhang Quan's conversation. But Zhang Xin was very interested in their conversation. She pushed her glasses and said, "According to the current development of our country, we will be able to catch up with the economic level of the western developed countries in about 20 years. At that time, the influence of Huaxia should be enough to be comparable to that of the United States."
Li Hong asked doubtfully, "Isn't our economy already the second largest in the world?"
"That's the total economic output," Zhang Xin said. "I'm talking about GDP per capita, not GNP."
"Oh." Li Hong was a little ignorant about this. Obviously, he didn't know as much as Zhang Xin.
Xiao Bing glanced at Zhang Xin with great interest. Zhang Xin had a scholarly aura that was rarely seen in people nowadays. Although her appearance was not stunning, this aura added some charm to her.
Zhang Xin seemed to notice that Xiao Bing was looking at her, so she also looked at Xiao Bing.
Xiao Bing said with a smile, "You know these things very well."
"Yes, more or less." Zhang Xin said with a smile, "My father likes to talk about these things about the country. And I'm also more interested in this kind of news and newspapers."
"Oh." Xiao Bing said, "Then do you think that if the per capita income of Huaxia catches up with that of the developed countries, by that time, Huaxia can really be compared with the United States?"
"At least in terms of influence, there will be no problem." Zhang Xin began to speak with fervor and assurance, "In today's world, it is unlikely that there will be a war between the big countries, because there are too many things to worry about. So the real competition is still influence and comprehensive strength. Now our country's economy has begun to take off. Although in terms of military power, there is still a big gap between us and the United States. But in these years, Huaxia has been developing peacefully and putting economy first. That's because we understand that a country can only be strong if it is rich! "
Xiao Bing sighed and said, "Only rich can be strong. Many men don't understand this truth. I didn't expect a woman like you to understand it."
Zhang Xin smiled faintly and said, "What you said is a bit of discrimination against us women."
"No, no, I don't discriminate against women. It's just that most women don't care so much about the country's political situation."
"Well, you're right." Zhang Xin seemed to agree with Xiao Bing's explanation, so she continued, "Just like humans, we can't walk on one leg. We have to walk on two legs. Every time there is a conflict between our country and foreign countries, a very small number of people who are more radical think about how not to fight and how not to start a war. But they don't think that what our country really needs now is a peaceful environment. Once the country is really rich one day, then all other aspects will be correspondingly better."
Xiao Bing sighed and said, "Yes, the Soviet Union is an example. In the beginning, they had an arms race with the United States, but in the end, they were forced to die by the United States. Because their economy couldn't keep up, they couldn't avoid the fate of disintegration in the end. In terms of military strength, they are not weaker than the United States, but the United States won this war without gunpowder because of their economic advantage. "
Zhang Xin glanced at Xiao Bing in surprise and said, "Nowadays, there are not many people who can be as rational as you."
"Wrong. In fact, there are many. In fact, no matter what everyone thinks, the ultimate goal is for the good of the country. They hope that the country can be strong and that China will not be threatened by any other country in the future. After all, the history of World War II is really sad."
Zhang Quan had been quietly listening to Xiao Bing and Zhang Xin's conversation. At this time, he finally interrupted and said with a smile, "You two, let's not talk about these national affairs for now."
Zhang Xin said with a smile, "Well, we are just bored, so we are just casually chatting. Brother Quan, do you remember, the last time we came here, we met a robber in Africa with a gun. Fortunately, you stepped in and directly beat the robber to the ground, and then took him to the police station. Brother Xiao Bing, you don't know, Brother Quan was very powerful at that time."
Zhang Quan smiled a little embarrassedly and said, "That was just a coincidence. It's not a big deal."
Zhang Xin said, "That was not a coincidence. Brother Quan knows Kung Fu, Chinese Kung Fu, very powerful!"
Xiao Bing said with a smile, "If there is a chance, I must see it."
Xiao Bing knew that Zhang Quan's strength had reached the Clear-strength Stage. Although it was not a big deal, he was indeed a master among ordinary people. Of course, if he really encountered a robber with a gun, Clear-strength Stage was still not enough. It was estimated that the African at that time did not expect Zhang Quan to be so powerful, so he was careless for a moment. Otherwise, since the robber had a gun, even Zhang Quan would not be able to do anything. Clear-strength Stage could not dodge bullets.
Sure enough, although Zhang Quan was admired by Zhang Xin for a long time, he was not really arrogant and careless. He still said, "That time was really nothing. If the robber was empty-handed, he was no match for me. But that time, the robber had a gun. As long as he was a little more vigilant, even I could not do anything to him. We still have to be careful in the future. Try not to provoke the people here. Many of the locals here have guns.
Zhang Quan paused, then smiled bitterly and said, "Of course, even if we wanted to provoke them, it would be difficult for us to do so. This is because for the next two days, we'll be walking, and there won't be any crowds. After driving for another hour, we'll pass by a small village. There's a shop there where we can buy some simple food and water. We'll park the car there and buy some necessities. We'll carry those things and set off. For the next two days, we'll have to rely on food and water to survive. When we return, we'll come back to get the car."
When we return, we will come back to pick up the car. "Zhang Quan spoke clearly and logically, easily giving people a sense of security and trust.
An hour later, they passed by a village. Then they drove the car in and parked in front of a shop.
Zhang Quan looked back at Xiao Bing and Red Rose and said, "This is the only shop here. The people in the village give them face, so it is absolutely safe for us to park the car here. Let's get out of the car. We will buy some food and water first, and then we will set off."
Xiao Bing agreed and got out of the car first. Then he helped Red Rose get out of the car.
After walking into the shop, the owner of the shop was a short, stout black man in his forties. When he saw Zhang Quan, he immediately opened his arms and said happily in fluent English, "My brother, I am very happy to have you here."
Zhang Quan turned back and said to Xiao Bing with a smile, "This is Kamala, the owner of this shop. He speaks English very well, and he is a rare returnee. He used to study abroad, but in the end, he was willing to come back."
Xiao Bing was also a little impressed. Living in most countries abroad was probably better than coming back here.
The black man smiled and hugged Xiao Bing. Then he said generously, "Old friend, don't flatter me. I just want to make a little contribution to my country. In addition to opening this shop here, I also opened a school. My wife and I personally teach the local children."
After hearing Kamala's words, Xiao Bing showed a face of respect for Kamala.
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