Guo Xuyang truly hadn't expected Xi Youli to harbor such aspirations.
Guo Xuyang was aware of her family situation, which, in his opinion, was wealthier than many others.
However, Xi Youli did not exhibit the arrogance of a spoiled rich girl from his world; even when encountering such an unreasonable girl, she remained benevolent.
This made Guo Xuyang regard Xi Youli with even greater admiration.
"Your ambitions are quite grand. Do you genuinely believe you will surpass your parents?"
"Of course. My parents are getting quite old, and they're slow to adopt new things, unlike us young people.
Moreover, technology is developing at an unprecedented pace. As long as I work hard, I'm confident I'll achieve more than my parents."
"Do you have any ideas in mind?"
"No specific ideas yet. I'm still in the learning phase.
However, being confined by you for so long during my recent excursion will likely put me behind in my coursework. I'll need to catch up diligently."
"Is your school large?"
"Why? Do you want to visit my school?"
"May I?"
"Of course. Our school has many handsome guys and beautiful girls; I'll introduce you to some then."
"I don't have that intention. I primarily want to see what your schools teach."
"It's all fundamental theory. The mentors constantly emphasize that to develop, one must build a strong foundation. Only with a solid foundation can future growth be rapid."
"Your mentors are truly excellent."
"Naturally. Otherwise, our technology wouldn't have developed so quickly.
The spacecraft you mentioned are mostly civilian; the truly high-tech ones are with major corporations."
"Is that so? However, for us, those are already extremely advanced."
"That's because you haven't seen anything better.
Also, the light-driven propulsion spacecraft you mentioned, piloted by Xiao Si, is very advanced.
Natural elements are the best; for instance, our spacecraft use air as propulsion, causing no pollution to the environment.
Xiao Si's spacecraft is also very impressive."
"I always felt our technological development was fast enough before, but seeing yours made me realize I was truly looking at the sky from the bottom of a well."
"It's good to recognize your shortcomings and then strive to catch up.
The most tragic individuals are those who fail to recognize their deficiencies and yet act as if they are exceptional."
"Are you lecturing me?"
"How dare I? I'm merely stating facts."
"You are absolutely right. Many people back home also wished to research, but their knowledge couldn't reach that level.
I hadn't told you this before, but I'm not afraid to tell you now.
Your birthday gift was dismantled by our experts.
We didn't allow you to return to the base with us then because we feared you would be angry or upset if you saw it."
"I had anticipated that.
When I emerged and saw only the two larger ones, I knew the smaller one had likely met with misfortune.
Thank you for telling me; truly." Xi Youli said.
"You're not angry?"
"What's the use of being angry? It was my curiosity, wasn't it?
If I hadn't been curious, I wouldn't have pursued you, nor would You Budenaying have been put in danger.
But thankfully, you are a person of your word, having returned us."
"You're really not angry?"
"As I said. Anger is useless.
What I want most now is to study hard and develop more practical and convenient spacecraft in the future, so I won't be caught by fellows like you."
"Then I wish you success."
As they spoke, the group arrived at a large amusement park.