I'm reborn and I'm an international student again?

When a woman is angry, the best way to quickly appease her is to take her shopping.

After breakfast, Chen Xi took the initiative to make this suggestion.

In Kurume City's largest shopping center, three women walked arm in arm, chatting and laughing, occasionally pointing at the shops on both sides.

Chen Xi, who was following behind, was covered in shopping bags, looking like a mobile shelf.

The two bodyguards Ma Yueling brought were empty-handed. Looking at Chen Xi, who was carrying a lot of bags, they couldn't help but grin and say, "Brother, why don't you switch careers and do what we do? I think you have a lot of talent."

"Hehe, let's forget it. I can't hold on for more than a few hours," Chen Xi replied with a wry smile.

More than ten minutes later, in an ice cream shop, Chen Xi slumped in a chair, staring at the food in front of her, too weak to even reach out.

If given a choice between running 10 kilometers and shopping with a woman under normal circumstances, he would definitely choose running, because men would inexplicably feel bored and tired during the latter.

However, since Chen Xi himself brought it up, he could only grit his teeth and persevere.

"What, do you want us to feed you?" Jin Nana asked, taking a lick of her ice cream cone.

"Baby, I really have no strength left, will you feed me?" Chen Xi pretended to be weak.

Upon hearing this, Saori scooped up a spoonful of ice cream and held it to his lips. Just as he opened his mouth to eat it, the spoon suddenly retracted and went into her own mouth. Seeing Chen Xi miss his target, the three women simultaneously burst into silvery laughter.

“Honey, you weren’t like this before.” Chen Xi looked at Saori with a hint of resentment.

Before Saori could respond, Kim Nana interrupted, "Hmph, we need to teach you a lesson. If you ever dare to make us unhappy again, I'll..." As she spoke, she picked up the ice cream cone, stuck out her tongue, and slowly licked it from bottom to top, a very seductive expression on her face.

Any man would have his heart race at the sight of this, and Chen Xi also felt a surge of desire.

However, the next second, Jin Nana suddenly opened her mouth and bit off the top of the ice cream cone with a "snap". This sudden action startled Chen Xi.

"Hahaha!" Saori, standing to the side, couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh out loud.

Just as the group was chatting and laughing, an interview playing on the store's closed-circuit television caught Chen Xi's attention.

"Mr. Musk, Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory is about to be built. What are your views on its strategic prospects in China and even globally?" the female reporter asked in fluent English.

Musk flashed his signature confident smile: "Without a doubt, this is a landmark decision. The speed of engineering and the market absorption capacity in China are amazing. The Shanghai factory is not only Tesla's production base, but also our innovation engine for the future. Its potential far exceeds everyone's imagination."

The female reporter followed up with, "So, what is your opinion on Chinese domestic new energy vehicle brands?"

Musk paused briefly, then said, “Many people see them as very dynamic and rapidly developing. But in my view, many companies need to catch up not only in terms of technology, but more importantly, in terms of mindset. They are too focused on current subsidies and market share competition, lacking disruptive thinking about the industry's future over the next ten or twenty years. The courage to break with convention is more important than meticulous imitation.” He paused again, then continued, “By the way, I'll be heading to Xinlu soon to attend the first World Manufacturing Convention. I'm very much looking forward to exchanging ideas with innovators from China.”

Then, he did something that surprised everyone.

Musk leaned forward slightly, pointed to the camera, and said, "At the same time, I'd like to take this opportunity to extend an invitation to someone. Mr. Chen Xi, I'm very interested in you and hope to meet you at Xinlu to discuss the possibility of in-depth cooperation! I'll be waiting for you at the World Manufacturing Convention!"

After saying that, Musk left the interview site without looking back.

Chen Xi?

Who is this person?

A murmur of discussion immediately arose at the interview site.

All the viewers watching felt as if a pebble had been thrown into their minds, creating ripples of shock and bewilderment.

Who exactly is this person that Musk personally invited during such an important interview?
"Is this about you?" Jin Nana and Saori looked at Chen Xi in confusion, while Ma Yueling ate her ice cream with a smile.

"It seems... right... but I've never had any dealings with him before." Chen Xi looked bewildered.

To be honest, he wasn't sure either.

After all, China is such a big country, and there are many other people named Chen Xi.

"Wow, darling, you're amazing! Even Elon Musk specifically asked on TV to collaborate with you!" Saori looked at him with shining eyes.

"Ahem." Jin Nana coughed lightly to remind her, then whispered in her ear, "Be careful, don't let this guy get too cocky."

Reminded of this, Saori immediately composed herself, instantly reverting to her aloof and elegant self as the eldest daughter of the Saeki family. As she slowly scooped up her ice cream, she said calmly, "It's a good thing for a man to be famous in the business world, but he shouldn't become arrogant because of it, and he's absolutely forbidden from taking the opportunity to philander outside the home."

Looking at the woman in front of him who could change her mind faster than flipping through a book, Chen Xi's lips twitched involuntarily.

Wait, why does Musk want to see me?

I don't know him at all.

How did he find out about me?
A series of questions left Chen Xi completely bewildered, so much so that he barely listened to the chatter of the three women around him.

That night, Chen Xi lay alone in bed looking through her phone.

The constant stream of messages popping up on WeChat almost overwhelmed him, with everyone asking about his relationship with Musk.

He was completely baffled and could only smile wryly as he tossed his phone aside.

"Crack!"

The door was suddenly pushed open gently.

Saori and Kim Nana walked in wearing nightgowns with mischievous grins on their faces.

"What brings you two here?" Chen Xi immediately put on a smile when she saw them.

"I was worried you'd be lonely at night."

"Isn't the World Manufacturing Convention about to start? You should be heading back now, right? Let us take good care of you tonight~"

The two women sang in unison, and as they spoke, they took off their nightgowns.

Two sets of sexy and outrageously hot lingerie, one black and one white, instantly came into Chen Xi's view.

Wow, happiness came so suddenly!

Chen Xi's smile stretched almost to her ears as she quickly lay down and opened her arms wide: "Come on, my darlings! Don't pity me just because I'm a delicate flower!"

"Hehe." Jin Nana and Saori smiled at each other, then walked over and lay down on either side of him.

“Saori, let your husband pamper you first. Nana, please wait a little while.” Chen Xi looked apologetically at Jin Nana beside him.

The latter smiled but didn't say anything, and tactfully moved aside, ready to help out.

After a long while, Chen Xi sat up, drenched in sweat.

He lowered his head and kissed Saori, then looked at Jin Nana beside him: "Nana, my darling, it's your turn. Don't worry, I'm fully charged! Tonight, there are no oxen that die from exhaustion, only fields that are over-plowed!" "How can that be? We agreed to serve you tonight~" Jin Nana smiled sweetly, placed her hand on Chen Xi's chest to signal him to lie down, and her face showed the same sly and seductive expression she had in the ice cream shop earlier that day.

"Oh my, Nana is so good today!!" Chen Xi said with a smug look, her eyes unable to resist stealing glances at her.

However, the next second, Jin Nana licked her lips, suddenly opened her mouth wide, and her eyes began to sharpen.

"Don't!!"

Sensing something was wrong, Chen Xi quickly reached out to stop him.

"what!!"

The screams instantly echoed throughout the room.

"Hu...hu...hu..."

Thank goodness, it was just a dream.

After a long while, Chen Xi finally sat up, panting heavily, and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

He glanced at his phone; it was already morning.

"Click."

At that moment, the door was pushed open, and Kim Nana and Saori stood in the doorway.

Jin Nana looked at him suspiciously: "What are you doing? You're all sweaty... You're not doing something weird, are you?"

Saori, who was standing nearby, noticed the crumpled things on the ground and tilted her head to ask, "Honey, have you been holding back for too long lately?"

"I……"

"Buzz!"

Just as Chen Xi was about to speak, the phone on the ground suddenly vibrated.

"Hello, boss, I'll be right back."

A minute later, he hung up the phone and rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on.

The call was from Wu Wanrong, who specifically asked him to attend the upcoming World Manufacturing Convention.

Since Tesla is the representative of electric vehicles, and Xinlu is the first electric vehicle industry base in China, and given that Musk publicly requested to meet him on television yesterday, Wu Wanrong wanted to take this opportunity to bring Musk to invest in Xinlu.

It's worth noting that almost all the well-known electric vehicle companies in the country have set up factories in Xinlu. If Tesla can be introduced, the future GDP will truly be guaranteed.

"Are you leaving already? You look so uncomfortable... How about we take good care of you tonight?" Jin Nana, who had also heard the phone conversation, said with some reluctance.

"Huh? Maybe...maybe not!" Chen Xi subconsciously shrank back.

"Hmm? You're playing hard to get with us, aren't you? Well, then you can keep holding back." Jin Nana sneered.

"No, Nana... I'm still feeling the urge..." Saori secretly pinched her best friend and whispered in a voice barely above a whisper.

A few days later, on a flight to China, Chen Xi leaned back in his seat, looking exhausted, and scrolled through his phone.

"Young man, you look so tired. You've been frequenting brothels lately, haven't you? Those girls in Japan are pretty wild, you need to take care of yourself." A balding middle-aged man next to me said with a chuckle, speaking with a thick colonel's accent, typical of a Japanese man.

"Hehe, I'll be more careful next time... I'll be more careful next time..." Chen Xi laughed awkwardly.

"I see an ad for the World Manufacturing Convention on your phone. Are you going to attend too? What a coincidence, me too," the uncle asked.

"Mm." Chen Xi nodded.

"Terasuke Terashigeki, Executive Vice President of Toyota."

"...Chen Xi."

The two gave brief self-introductions.

Chen Xi was surprised to find that the person sitting next to him was the executive vice president of Toyota.

He had heard of this person before; he was one of the key figures in Toyota's global electrification strategy.

When it comes to the electric vehicle sector in Japan, Toyota is indeed the leader.

"I didn't expect you to be involved in the electric vehicle industry. But in my opinion, making pure electric vehicles now is just garbage." After chatting for a few minutes, a hint of surprise flashed in Terashige's eyes, and he then expressed his opinion without any politeness.

“Hmm.” Chen Xi did not refute, but instead nodded in agreement.

With current technology, pure electric vehicles do indeed have many problems.

Putting aside the vehicle itself, the subsequent environmental treatment and battery recycling are much more complicated than those of gasoline vehicles.

"Unlike some brands, Toyota has not fully shifted to pure electric vehicles. Instead, we are simultaneously advancing multiple technological routes, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, pure electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. In my opinion, it is more profitable and practical to manufacture batteries than electric vehicles. Currently, Toyota is investing heavily in solid-state batteries, with the goal of being the first to launch solid-state batteries that are lighter, have longer range, and charge faster."

"I agree."

Chen Xi responded.

Manufacturing electric vehicles is indeed very risky, and if it's not a traditional automaker, the final outcome is likely to be a financial disaster.

Now, everyone from every industry is rushing into electric vehicles. Many car companies are constantly raising funds, hoping to make a quick buck in the capital market while subsidies are available and then run. Some are producing far more than they can sell, dumping unsold vehicles on used car dealerships for speculation. Others have only built a few cars before starting to make grand promises and scam investors.

Island nation automakers believe that pure electric vehicles only achieve zero emissions during their usage phase. If electricity primarily comes from coal, coupled with the high energy consumption and pollution during battery manufacturing and recycling, then the carbon emission advantage of pure electric vehicles throughout their entire lifecycle will be significantly diminished. They are pursuing environmental protection across the entire chain, from fuel extraction and manufacturing to vehicle scrapping.

Furthermore, island nations are resource-poor, relying almost entirely on imported oil. They worry that if the world shifts to pure electric vehicles, it will merely shift energy dependence from oil-exporting countries to countries with lithium, cobalt, and other battery resources, without truly solving the energy security problem for island nations. Hydrogen energy, on the other hand, uses water as its raw material and can be produced through various methods such as nuclear power and solar energy, theoretically enabling energy self-sufficiency.

"Look at the recent surge in lithium prices; this perfectly illustrates the problem. If all vehicles in the world rely on a single energy source, we are vulnerable to being held hostage by others."

"Forehead……"

Upon hearing Terashige's words, Chen Xi was momentarily speechless. The mastermind controlling the lithium mine was sitting right next to him.

"Unless... it's controlled nuclear fusion. If controlled nuclear fusion is truly commercialized, the way global transportation is driven will undergo a radical transformation. However, electric vehicles at that time may no longer be the pure electric vehicles we know today, but rather a society driven entirely by electricity. Electric vehicles will become the absolute mainstream, but their forms will be more diverse. That said, if controlled nuclear fusion succeeds, it will also be the true rise of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Currently, the biggest cost and environmental problem in hydrogen production is that electrolysis of water requires a large amount of electricity. If electricity is almost free and unlimited, the large-scale production of green hydrogen will be entirely feasible. For long-haul trucks, shipping, aviation, and other fields that are not suitable for carrying large batteries, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will usher in a true spring. They are also electric vehicles, driven by electricity, only the electricity comes from the hydrogen fuel cell on board..." Terashigeki stroked his chin thoughtfully.

The island nation's approach wasn't wrong; it's essentially a two-pronged strategy, which is more prudent. However, hydrogen fuel has poor safety and remains extremely dangerous.

As for the commercialization of controlled nuclear fusion... Chen Xi believes it's basically out of the question for the next thirty years. Therefore, betting everything on pure electric vehicles right now is indeed unwise.

Unless… you're a master of hype, making money through constant hype, rather than simply selling cars. (End of Chapter)